The World Tonight

More than 170 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the English Channel caught fire. The boat was attempting to travel to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the French authorities. We hear from an aid worker about the changing tactics of people smugglers.

Also on the programme: the US primary election that could shape the future of the Democratic Party; and what we can learn from a rocket crashing into the moon.

Heatwave conditions in Europe are due to continue for at least another week, pushing temperatures above 40C in many countries. Rivers have dried up in central Europe and wildfires have forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Greece. We hear from an Italian climate scientist and get advice on travel to the continent.

Also on the programme: the wheelie bin rule prompting fury in Stockport; and a tribute to the late journalist Rod Liddle from his former editor.

President Trump says the Board of Peace deal will result in the "complete disarmament" of Hamas in Gaza. Hamas says the handover of its heavy weapons depends on Israel ending "all forms of aggression" and withdrawing from Gaza. Israel says of Hamas: "We have to verify what they are doing, not what they are saying." Could this agreement lead to a lasting peace?

North and Central America football associations join Uefa in rejecting Fifa’s proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors. We explore the finance of football and hear reaction from a former chairman of England’s Football Association, David Bernstein.

The head of world football's governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino says controversial plans to sell off stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, are an 'opportunity', not an 'obligation'.

Also on the programme: The Environment Agency has declared drought in more than half of England, after record low rainfall and high temperatures; Prime Minister Andy Burnham has held talks with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in an attempt to seek cross-party consensus on reform of adult social care in England; and the Oscar-awarding winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died aged 56.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Donald Trump for what he described as "firm US support" after a meeting at the White House. What's led to a thawing of their frosty relationship, and what might it mean for the Russia-Ukraine war?

Also on the programme: FIFA is floating the idea of private companies getting involved in the running of the game - it's sparked furious condemnation from, among others, Prime Minister Andy Burnham. And why a well-timed click of the fingers has led to allegations of cheating in the usually sedate world of village cricket.

President Emmanuel Macron has visited the fire-ravaged Gironde region of France. Some 220,000 people have been evacuated across the country because of wildfires. We speak to France's minister for international partnerships, Éléonore Caroit.

Also in the programme: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White House as the Iran war drags on. We explore options for reforming England’s social care system. And would introducing compulsory voting increase participation in British politics, or boost public hostility towards Westminster?

The British prosecutor Karim Khan denies claims he had an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member at the International Criminal Court. We hear reaction from Philippe Sands KC, who helped draft the treaty which created the ICC.

The pause comes after criticism of the scheme from survivors and victims' families, including the widow of PC Andrew Harper who described the possibility of his killers' early release as "deplorable". We hear from the General Secretary of the POA, the Prisoner Officers’ Association, Steve Gillan.

The agreement allows Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear programme. Critics fear that it undermines global nuclear non proliferation and would allow Riyadh to develop its own nuclear weapons programme. We hear from a Congressman who’s vowed to try to block the move.

Also on the programme: Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to review the government’s controversial early prison release scheme; and Elon Musk wants to make an AI-generated, “historically accurate” film of the Odyssey - we ask a leading classicist if that's even possible.