Today

Dozens killed in Iraqi shopping centre fire

Dozens die in a fire at a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut, opened only five days ago. Also, Syrian government forces pull out of Sweida province, and a Malian photographer whose work is displayed on local buses.

27m 55s

Today

Syria withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city

Syria says its army has begun to withdraw from the mainly Druze city of Sweida - after days of deadly clashes. Also: eight babies have been born in UK using three people's DNA to prevent genetic disease.

28m 50s

Yesterday

Afghans moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

UK government apologises to thousands of Afghans potentially at risk from Taliban after personal details leaked. Also: Trump says Ukraine shouldn’t target Moscow, and 114-year-old marathon runner dies after car accident.

27m 14s

Mar 2025

Ceasefire in Ukraine?

Tommy and Ben discuss late-breaking news that Russia and Ukraine may agree to a 30-day ceasefire, Canada’s new Prime Minister and the rapidly escalating trade war with the United States that he’ll inherit, and the final death knell for USAID. They also talk about the irrational a ... Show More

1h 41m

Jun 3

DOGE: Promises vs. Reality; Ukraine's Drone Attacks on Russian Air Bases; Gaza Ceasefire Deal Developments

Journalist Michael Tracey examines the legacy of DOGE and its promises to dismantle the "deep state." Plus: Steve Witkoff draws an impossible red line in Iran nuclear deal negotiations and the U.S. continues to allow Israel to decimate Gaza while ceasefire negotiations drag on. F ... Show More

1h 37m

Jun 4

United Nations considers a new Gaza motion, opposed by the United States

The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting of ambassadors at the UN comes on the day the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross called the situation in Gaza "worse than hel ... Show More

47m 29s

Apr 28

Ceasefire in Ukraine?

On the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term, the war in Ukraine—which he promised to end within 24 hours—rages on. As Trump’s impatience with the conflict grows, Ukraine and its European allies are scrambling to prevent an imposed peace deal that would see Kyiv recognise Russi ... Show More

15m 34s

May 20

UN humanitarian chief warns of baby deaths in Gaza

The United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has told the BBC that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within the next two days unless aid can reach them. He said baby food brought into the territory by five trucks on Monday was "a drop in the ocean". Israel has blocked all aid ... Show More

47m 27s

Sep 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

New mass protest in Israel over continuing Gaza war; Russian missile attack kills more than 50 in Ukraine; Former aide to NY governor charged for acting as an unregistered agent of China; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

20m 47s

Mar 2025

Israel blocks aid to Gaza as it pushes new ceasefire terms

Israel has stopped humanitarian aid to Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire deal expired this weekend. The Guardian's Julian Borger talks about why Israel has stopped that aid and ongoing negotiations with Hamas. Then, New York Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the ... Show More

27m 31s

Feb 2025

Ukrainian Australian Chrestyna knows what she'd say to Trump and Putin

Headlines: NSW nurses banned from practising anywhere in Australia, Hamas says ceasefire deal back on track, Albo drops strongest hints of a March or April election, and have you woken up single this morning? Deep Dive: Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours ... Show More

24m 24s

Trump tells BBC 'I'm not done with Putin...