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

The World Tonight BBC Radio 4

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

    UK voter registration closes

    UK voter registration closes

    With the deadline to register to vote looming, we speak to young voters who are still weighing up their choices.
    Also in the programme:
    US President Biden announces a new policy that would protect hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation. We hear from one of the affected families, and ask how this feeds into the politics of immigration in America.
    And, as the Post Office Inquiry continues, two forensic accountants take centre stage to expose the truth.

    • 37 min
    France counts down to snap legislative election as campaign begins

    France counts down to snap legislative election as campaign begins

    France has just two weeks before the first round of voting in legislative elections called suddenly by Emmanuel Macron. The President is seeking to confront the electoral challenge of the populist, right-wing National Rally headed by Marine Le Pen, who won twice the number of votes of Macron's centrists in European elections earlier this month. But the political uncertainty has triggered a sell-off of French bonds and stocks. We speak to a member of Macron's Renaissance party.
    Here in the UK, it was the turn of the Reform party to present their platform for the general election: not a manifesto, but a contract, according to Nigel Farage. A contract that promised a freeze on "non-essential" migration and a huge overhaul of government finances with tax cuts and savings.
    And, six years after the death of Avicii, we hear from his father, who is using his son's legacy to support young people's mental health.

    • 37 min
    Princess of Wales says she's making "good progress" in cancer treatment

    Princess of Wales says she's making "good progress" in cancer treatment

    The Princess of Wales delivered an update on her cancer treatment on Friday, saying she was making "good progress" but adding that chemotherapy meant "there are good days and bad days". She will attend Trooping the Colour on Saturday in her first public appearance this year.
    In South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress has been re-elected as President in a new government of national unity comprising the ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance, and smaller parties.
    And Scotland got off to a bruising start in their return to international football at the Euros, losing 5-1 to Germany after defender Ryan Porteous was sent off. We speak to a fan who's been following the national side since 1965.

    • 37 min
    How credible is Labour's plan for growth?

    How credible is Labour's plan for growth?

    Sir Keir Starmer has set out Labour's plans for government, saying economic growth is the party's "core business". We assess how credible Labour's plan to grow the economy really is - and get the view from businesses.
    Also tonight:
    World leaders at the G7 summit in Italy have made an historic agreement to raise $50bn dollars for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. How much difference could that make?
    Celine Dion speaks about the illness that's kept her away from the stage - and how she's determined to sing again.
    And why does June feel more like January - what's causing our unseasonably cold weather?

    • 38 min
    Sunak and Starmer face more questions just over three weeks from election day

    Sunak and Starmer face more questions just over three weeks from election day

    With just over three weeks to polling day, the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition faced live questions from Sky News and a TV audience. With many voters still undecided, we speak to Leo and Janet - two people who can't make up their mind - on what it'll take for any party to win them over.
    The BBC has also spoken to the parents of Andrey Kozlov, one of four Israeli hostages who was rescued in a raid last week. They spoke of the psychological toll of his months of captivity.
    And we hear from the five-year-old girl who sat with her unconscious mum overnight before walking to her school to find help.

    • 37 min

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