The World Tonight

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out his plans for government to the House of Commons, promising stronger public control of essential services and blaming Thatcher, austerity and Brexit for the UK’s economic ills. But with the cost of borrowing rising across the world, will his government be able to meet its own ambitions?

Also on the programme: the German government points the finger at Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig airport; and we ask why Hollywood has become obsessed with making sequels to old films.

As the government prepares to introduce legislation, allowing the early release of some prisoners on indefinite sentences - known as IPPs - we'll examine the justice of that decision.. and the challenges it could present. Also on the programme: the New York Metropolitan Museum cancels a celebration of John Galliano and Lionel Messi hangs up his international boots.

At least five have died in Tibet according to reports from Chinese state media. We explore what’s known about events on the Tibet side of the Nepal-Tibet border.

Also in the programme: Iceland prepares to vote in a referendum on potential European Union membership. And the singing car salesman who’s using opera to help boost sales.

Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs. UK authorities say they have identified two new clusters of the infection. One British egg producer tells us that domestic eggs are subject to more stringent safety standards than those coming from overseas.

Also in the programme: France has temporarily relaxed rules for making some of its best-known cheeses after the summer drought drastically reduced the amount of grass available to feed milk herds. And author Katherine Rundell on the third book in her Impossible Creatures fantasy series, and whether technology is harming children’s ability to consume literature.

The Facebook and Instagram owner will also make changes aimed at better protecting kids using their platforms, including default daily time limits and night-time blocks. We hear the reaction of Arturo Béjar, who worked as a safety engineer for Meta for 8 years, but has since turned whistleblower and gave evidence during the trial.

Also in the programme: A flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 150, with hundreds of tourists missing. And the vice chair of the Dollywood Foundation – which was created by Dolly Parton to support children’s education – reflects on the death of the country music legend.

With tributes pouring in from around the world, we look back at the life and career of the legendary American singer.

Also on the programme: Canada hits back in its trade war with the US, levying tariffs of up to 50% on American goods; and a new report finds that people who leave the care system are much more likely to die young.

Some analysts have called Operation Economic Outcast a ‘damp squib’, given the lack of measures aimed at China – which buys roughly 90% of Iran's oil. We get an assessment of the sanctions and whether the Trump administration is likely to follow through on its threats to Iran’s trading partners.

Also in the programme: Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke discusses organised crime in the region after a car crash on the A66 killed seven people, including two police officers. And scientists say they’ve created a protein-rich cookie from recycled plastic.

Former rugby union and league players claim not enough was done to prevent brain injuries. Governing bodies argue robust systems are in place to minimise the risks to players. We hear from former Wales international rugby player Alix Popham, who’s been diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable CTE.

The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada say the project to build 1,200 settlement homes is “unacceptable”. Labour MP Zubir Ahmed tells us there should be sanctions against companies trading with settlers.

Also in the programme: the mother and brother of a murdered American student give their reaction to a growing trend of school shooters’ parents being prosecuted. And could new underwater drones help British paramedics save the lives of those who’ve gotten into difficulty swimming?

There have been encouraging results in melanoma vaccine trials run by US drug companies Moderna and Merck. The results are preliminary, but experts say they are the first positive late stage results for a cancer vaccine of this type.

Also on the programme: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return to the UK; and the British pensioners, resident in Sweden for decades, threatened with deportation.