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Latest news and opinions keeping viewers up-to-date with all the world's top stories as they happen. The World Today delivers breaking news, live events, in-depth reporting and expert analysis.... more
FAQs about The World Today:How many episodes does The World Today have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.
June 18, 2026Iran, US sign MoU on ending warBoth Iran and the US confirm the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to end the conflict. Also how voters in a by election for a vacant parliamentary seat might well be choosing Britain's next prime minister. They say everything's bigger in Texas - the US state played host to two World Cup matches and they certainly delivered on excitement....more26minPlay
June 17, 2026US-Iran peace deal and Ukraine dominate G7 discussionsThe US agreement with Iran and the conflict in Ukraine dominate discussions on day two of the G7 Summit in France. Iran's top diplomat says the next phase of US talks begins on Friday and any deal would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon - a condition already rejected by Benjamin Netanyahu. And authorities in the US claim they prevented a potentially deadly attack on last Sunday's UFC event at the White House....more26minPlay
June 16, 2026US president in France to attend G7 SummitAfter the US and Iran reach a framework on ending the war, questions linger about the path to lasting peace. US President Donald Trump is in France to attend the G7 Summit. And Iran takes the field for its World Cup opener in Los Angeles after weeks of tensions over US restrictions and the war....more26minPlay
June 15, 2026US, Iran reach peace dealThe US and Iran have reached a long-awaited deal to end hostilities on all fronts and open the Strait of Hormuz. Britain has seized a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. Disbelief and mistrust are hindering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And a proposal for a population cap has failed in Switzerland....more26minPlay
June 12, 2026World Cup gets underway in MexicoAfter a second night of tit-for-tat strikes, US President Donald Trump cancels additional attacks against Iran, claiming again the two sides are close to an agreement. After two nights of anti-immigration riots in Northern Ireland, fear forces many minority businesses to close. And the first match of the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City as the biggest tournament in football history spanning three countries gets underway....more26minPlay
June 11, 2026US launches fresh strikes against IranThe US military launches new strikes against Iran after both sides trade fire and threats. Hospitals in Gaza near collapse - how a lack of power, medicines and spare parts is causing needless deaths and suffering. And a hero's welcome - the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup returns to a cheering crowd back home....more26minPlay
June 10, 2026US launches strikes on Iran over downing of helicopterChinese President Xi Jinping concludes a state visit to the DPRK, receiving a grand farewell from leader Kim Jong Un. The US launches strikes on Iran hours after a US military helicopter is shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. And in the Philippines, the race to find survivors and assessing the extent of the damage following a disastrous earthquake....more26minPlay
June 09, 2026Iran, Israel halt strikes while risk of renewed fighting remainsIran and Israel step back from the brink after a military escalation that briefly shattered a two-month ceasefire. In the Philippines, search and rescue teams race to find survivors after a devastating earthquake leaves dozens dead. And the world marks Oceans Day as Thailand deals with the impact of an invasive species....more26minPlay
June 08, 2026Iran launches missiles at Israel after IDF attacks in LebanonIsrael's military says it has intercepted Iranian missiles, with Tehran saying it launched the barrage after the IDF struck near Lebanon's capital. This as Sunday marks 100 days of Middle East conflicts. Ballots are being counted for Peru’s presidential runoff. Exit polls suggest the conservatives are slightly ahead. And "I cannot die" - words from a man who survived 7 days at sea in southern China....more26minPlay
June 05, 2026Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in WashingtonHezbollah rejects the US-backed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, as the US House votes to block President Trump from striking Iran. The president of Laos is in Beijing to continue his five-day state visit to China. And is the university degree still a pathway to stability and upward mobility?...more26minPlay
FAQs about The World Today:How many episodes does The World Today have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.