The World Tonight

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Farage resigns as an MP to fight by-election
The Reform UK leader’s decision comes amid an investigation into his finances
07 Jul 2026,45 mins
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
Donald Trump asked Fifa to review US striker Folarin Balogun's ban
06 Jul 2026,45 mins
USA celebrates 250 years of independence
USA swelters under dangerous temperatures as it celebrates 250 years of independence
03 Jul 2026,45 mins
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
02 Jul 2026,45 mins
Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup last 16
Harry Kane's two late goals against DR Congo spare England from a humiliating exit
01 Jul 2026,45 mins
Supreme Court rejects Trump plan to end birthright citizenship
The move would have ended the automatic right to citizenship for anyone born in the US
30 Jun 2026,45 mins
New 'No 10. North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
Would-be PM Andy Burnham promises a new Downing Street team based in Manchester
29 Jun 2026,45 mins
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
26 Jun 2026,45 mins
Venezuela earthquakes death toll reaches 188, but thousands feared dead
The UN says more than 100 buildings have collapsed as rescuers search the rubble
25 Jun 2026,45 mins
Mothers and babies died after failures at NHS trust
A review blasts a ‘toxic, bullying’ culture and avoidable harm at a Nottingham NHS trust
24 Jun 2026,45 mins
Report into Nottingham NHS maternity scandal set to be published
Families await Donna Ockenden's report into failures of maternity care
23 Jun 2026,45 mins
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
22 Jun 2026,45 mins
One dead and several injured in Bedford train crash
Medics say 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering "very serious injuries"
19 Jun 2026,45 mins
Counting underway in Makerfield by-election
Can Labour’s Andy Burnham secure the Westminster seat necessary to challenge the PM?
18 Jun 2026,45 mins
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"
17 Jun 2026,45 mins
Russian warship fires warning shots near UK yacht in Channel
Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht owned by UK couple in Channel
16 Jun 2026,45 mins
Donald Trump says a deal to end the war with Iran is already signed
The US president says details of the deal will be released ‘pretty soon’
15 Jun 2026,45 mins
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock market debut
The AI and rocket company reached value of $2.2tn after listing on Nasdaq stock exchange
12 Jun 2026,45 mins
UK defence secretary and armed forces minister both resign
The defence secretary and armed forces minister resign over military spending plans
11 Jun 2026,45 mins
Anti-migrant violence rocks Belfast for second night
Violent clashes with police in Belfast after stabbing allegedly by Sudanese asylum seeker
10 Jun 2026,45 mins
Violent protests in Belfast after knife attack
Protesters have set fire to a bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack
09 Jun 2026,45 mins
Trump tells the BBC the US and Iran are 'very close to signing a very powerful deal'
The US president intervened after Iran and Israel launched missiles at each other
08 Jun 2026,45 mins
Father of Nottingham attack victim says Henry Nowak killing is different
Dr Sanjoy Kumar’s daughter Grace was one of three people killed in the 2023 stabbings
05 Jun 2026,45 mins
Andy Burnham says he would seek to enter a leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor says he would join any challenge for the Labour leadership.
04 Jun 2026,45 mins
Marco Rubio warns of ‘real risk’ of Ukraine war escalation
The warning from the US Secretary of State comes as Ukraine strikes St Petersburg
03 Jun 2026,45 mins
Keir Starmer: Henry Nowak arrest footage raises ‘serious questions’ for police
The prime minister says Henry Nowak arrest footage raises ‘serious questions’ for police
02 Jun 2026,45 mins
'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Mandelson and ministers criticised the prime minister in newly published messages
01 Jun 2026,45 mins
Putin questions whether a Russian drone was responsible for Romania apartment strike
The Russian President says it was likely a Ukrainian drone that hit the block of flats
29 May 2026,45 mins
Warnings over “lost generation” of young people not in work
One in six young adults set to be out of work, education or training in five years
28 May 2026,45 mins
Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
Authorities probe allegations of 2026 World Cup ticket prices being artificially inflated
27 May 2026,45 mins