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The World Tonight

BBC Radio 4
Israel
Hamas
Kamala Harris
Ismail Haniyeh
Donald Trump
Hezbollah
Southport
United States
US Congress
Tehran
Gaza Strip
Sunderland
Violence
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
Housing Crisis
Disinformation
Misinformation
Far-Right Protests
England

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

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Latest Episodes

As Israeli tanks move out, Palestinians in Gaza move back to their homes, many in ruins. We hear from civilians inside the Gaza Strip and speak to a former US general on whether the ceasefire will hold.

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Israeli ministers are meeting to discuss a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump which would see a ceasefire implemented in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. They are widely expected to approve the plan.

In this special episode... more

US President Donald Trump says "we are very close to a deal" to end the war in Gaza, after officials reported progress after a third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. The Times of Israel earlier reported a deal to release Israe... more

Israel has marked the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks. We speak to two parents - one Israeli, one Palestinian - about the impact that day has had on their families

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We visit a school that scores high marks for its... more

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Gurpreet Singh Johal
Local labour councillor and brother of Jagtar Singh Johal
Episode: Trump says "very close to a deal" on Gaza
Debbie Wakeham
Mother of Richard Sanders, a homeless man
Episode: Trump says "very close to a deal" on Gaza
Shruqa Ayla
Journalist in Gaza, lost her husband in an airstrike, raising her daughter alone.
Episode: Two years since 7 October attacks
Yehuda Cohen
Father of a hostage believed to be alive in Gaza.
Episode: Two years since 7 October attacks
Rabbi Daniel Walker
Rabbi at Heaton Park Mosque, providing eyewitness accounts of the Manchester attack.
Heaton Park Mosque
Episode: Hamas accepts US Gaza peace plan in principle
Jason Greenblatt
Former White House envoy to the Middle East
Formerly with Donald Trump's administration
Episode: Hamas accepts US Gaza peace plan in principle
Rushdie Abouf
BBC's Gaza correspondent
BBC
Episode: Hamas accepts US Gaza peace plan in principle
Arlo Guthrie
Singer-songwriter and son of Woody Guthrie
Episode: Netanyahu says "not done yet" in Gaza during UN speech
Matthew Feeney
Advocacy manager at Big Brother Watch
Big Brother Watch
Episode: Will government's ID scheme help stop small boat crossings?

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Sean Lay
Host of The World Tonight
James Kamarasamy
Host of The World Tonight

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • Thank you!

    I adore this show. Been listening for years. Hats off to everyone who makes each episode happen. Thank you for the stellar broadcasting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Garfield
    United States7 months ago
  • Slow update

    The World Tonight…..3 days late! Hardly current news.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bibblyboo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • News

    Never listen to any other news but BBC the best broadcasting company in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cold//fish22
    United States3 years ago
  • Come on BBC

    BBC Podcasts are how I mainly keep up with news from my home country. I like the shows but rarely get to listen because they simply don’t get loaded. It’s Wednesday now and the latest show available is from last Friday! Surely you can do better!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jib59
    United States4 years ago
  • Write what subject you cover in the top line

    Please write the subjects you cover in the top line ffs!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lewiselling
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Overall praise is given for the journalistic quality and the informative nature of discussions.
Audience members have expressed a desire for more timely uploads to keep pace with evolving news cycles.
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Listeners appreciate the in-depth coverage and insightful analysis of global affairs and current news events.

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Two years since 7 October attacks
Q: How do you think you will explain what has happened over the past two years to your daughter when she's old enough to understand?
It will be like the stories of the Nakba, but it's different because of the nature of violence we've experienced.
Two years since 7 October attacks
Q: Do you feel more hopeful?
I can only stick with hope; otherwise, depression will take over.
Two years since 7 October attacks
Q: For your family, what have these two years been like on a personal level?
It has been a hellish experience, fundamentally changing the family dynamics and outlook on life in Israel.
Manchester police name synagogue attacker as two confirmed dead
Q: What more details can you give us?
Danny Savage spoke on the investigation and the background of the attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, highlighting police activity and the arrests made in connection to the incident.
Starmer brands Reform ‘the enemy of national renewal’
Q: What are the implications of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza according to Yvette Cooper?
Cooper states that it is vital for humanitarian aid to return to Gaza and stresses the urgency of ending the war and suffering there.

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1. Gurpreet Singh Johal
2. Debbie Wakeham
3. Shruqa Ayla
4. Yehuda Cohen
5. Rabbi Daniel Walker
6. Jason Greenblatt
7. Rushdie Abouf
8. Arlo Guthrie

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