The World Tonight

The World Tonight

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  • Cameron urges US Congress to back Ukraine aid

    Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has urged the US Congress not to "show the weakness displayed against Hitler" in the 1930s and back a military aid package for Ukraine. We get a response from a Republican Congressman.

    Also on the programme:

    The social media war in the Middle East - a reservist in the IDF on why he's been sharing his experiences in Gaza.

    And a raunchy book at bedtime: we get a briefing on ‘Romantasy’ - the blend of romance and fantasy that's taking the literary world by storm.

    38 min
  • Rival parties claim victory in Pakistan election

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    A court has ruled that the Green Party discriminated against its former deputy leader during a row over his gender critical beliefs.

    And prepare for the Taylor Swift Superbowl - as the pop superstar looks set to overshadow the greatest show on turf.

    39 min
  • Labour ditches green spending pledge

    After weeks of speculation, Labour is dropping its pledge to spend £28bn a year on a green prosperity plan. We get reaction from a leading environmentalist.

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    Israel's prime minister has rejected a Hamas proposal for a ceasefire deal in Gaza - saying "total victory" is the only way to secure the release of hostages. We hear from the British daughter of one of those being held.

    And as the BBC unveils plans for a Radio 2 spin-off aimed at an older, more nostalgic generation - what's the appeal of the tracks of our early years?

    38 min
  • Biden imposes sanctions on violent settlers

    President Biden has imposed sanctions on Jewish settlers who've committed violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. We get reaction from a Palestinian there - and from an Israeli settler. And we ask whether the sanctions put the relationship between the US and Israel under even greater strain.

    Also on the programme:

    As Labour politicians struggle to answer whether they're committed to the party's £28bn green spending plan - we discuss whether the policy should be ditched.

    And the three Irish siblings abandoned at birth who found each other through DNA, and now think they may have another brother out there.

    38 min

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