The World Tonight

The World Tonight

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  • One in six species at risk of extinction
    A major new report reveals a sharp decline in Britain's wildlife - with almost one in six species at risk of extinction. We speak to the naturalist and campaigner Chris Packham, and ask the government's top nature adviser Tony Juniper what can be done to halt the decline.
    Also on the programme:
    Meta's Sir Nick Clegg on whether we should be worried about Artificial Intelligence.
    And - top director Carlos Acosta on creating Black Sabbath - the Ballet.
    39 min
  • Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chair
    After decades at the helm, the 92-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stood down as chairman of NewsCorp and Fox. We examine his legacy on politics and the media.
    Also on the programme:
    Why Poland is stopping military aid to Ukraine.
    And restoring native oysters to the Scottish coast after a 100-year absence.
    38 min
  • A new war in Europe?
    Azerbaijan has launched an "anti-terror" operation in the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. We hear from there.
    Also on the programme:
    The Prime Minister is considering weakening some of the government's key green commitments - in what would be a major policy shift. We speak to live to our political editor who broke the news.
    All bonhomie as Sir Keir Starmer meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris - but how realistic are the Labour leader's plans to renegotiate the UK-EU trade deal, if he wins the next election?
    And - as the BBC reviews its relationship with Russell Brand - what about the decade that made him? We'll discuss the culture of the noughties.
    38 min
  • Demands for investigation into Libya floods
    Politicians in Libya are demanding an official investigation into floods that wiped out parts of the city of Derna. Thousands of people were killed after two dams collapsed during a storm at the weekend. Many Libyans have blamed poor infrastructure maintenance. The United Nations has also criticised the country's alert system.
    Also in the programme: it has emerged that a Russia pilot tried to shoot down a RAF surveillance plane believing he had permission to fire in an incident last year; and we visit the historic India Club in London as it prepares to close its doors for the last time.
    38 min

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