The World Tonight

New 'No 10. North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises

Would-be PM Andy Burnham says a new Downing Street team based in Manchester, labelled 'No 10 North', would "oversee the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen". But can so-called ‘Manchesterism’ be delivered nationwide? We ask former adviser to Rishi Sunak, Tim Leunig, and General Secretary of the…

29 Jun 3PM 39 min

UN says 50,000 Venezuelans still missing after twin earthquakes

The number of people killed has risen to at least 920, with 3,360 injured, according to officials. We report live from Caracas. Also on the programme: actor Brian Cox on his hopes for the Scotland football team as they wait to find out whether their 2026 World Cup campaign is…

26 Jun 2PM 41 min

Venezuela earthquakes death toll reaches 188, but thousands feared dead

The UN says more than 100 buildings have collapsed as rescuers search the rubble for survivors. We hear from a resident of Caracas and the former head of the USAID office which used to lead the United States government’s response to foreign disasters. Also in the programme: King Charles has…

25 Jun 3PM 38 min

Mothers and babies died after failures at NHS trust

A review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has found that hundreds of mothers and babies suffered avoidable harms, and criticised ‘systemic’ failures and a ‘toxic, bullying culture’. We hear from the body responsible for regulating midwifery. Also on the programme: the BBC travels to refugee camps in the Democratic…

24 Jun 3PM 29 min

Report into Nottingham NHS maternity scandal set to be published

What happened to mothers and their babies - over more than 10 years - at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust? On Wednesday an independent review into maternity care at the trust will be published. We'll hear from one family about their experience and why they're still calling for a public…

23 Jun 3PM 39 min

Sir Keir Starmer resigns with Andy Burnham favourite to replace him

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as an MP after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. We hear from one Labour MP who thinks there should be an election for the next party leader and prime minister, and one who supports a coronation. Also in the programme: 40 years on…

22 Jun 3PM 39 min

One dead and several injured in Bedford train crash

The ambulance service says 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering "very serious injuries". We report from near the scene of the collision. Also in the programme: after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win, he’s expected to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Labour MP Rachael Maskell tells…

19 Jun 2PM 37 min

Counting underway in Makerfield by-election

Can Labour’s Andy Burnham secure the Westminster seat necessary to challenge the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer? We ask Labour’s Anna Turley and Reform UK’s Alex Wilson. Also in the programme: a former State Department expert questions whether the United States and Iran will be able to strike…

18 Jun 4PM 37 min

US officials reveal details of their initial agreement with Iran

Donald Trump says the peace deal with Iran will be signed “tomorrow, maybe the next day". It would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the fate of Iran’s nuclear programme would be the subject of further negotiations. We’ll hear how Iranians are reacting to the agreement. Also in the programme:…

17 Jun 2PM 37 min

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK yacht in Channel

Russia says one of its naval frigates fired warning shots near a yacht in the Channel, because the UK-registered vessel was on a "dangerous course". We hear from the retired couple on board who have spoken to the BBC's Newsnight programme. Also on the programme - the world's leading economies…

16 Jun 3PM 38 min