
The World Tonight
Spotlight on US policing
13 year-old boy shot dead by police officer in Chicago
- 45 mins
- 16 Apr 2021
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
Spotlight on US policing
13 year-old boy shot dead by police officer in Chicago
US imposes raft of new sanctions on Russia
Measures include expulsion of diplomats, targetting of companies and individuals
Denmark first country to abandon AZ vaccine
Head of Danish Health Authority cites possible link to rare blood clots
Russian military build-up on Ukrainian border
Biden tells Putin of US “unconditional support” for Ukraine
Attack on Iranian nuclear facility at Natanz
Israel denies claims from Tehran that it was to blame
The Duke of Edinburgh dies
Queen expresses “deep sorrow” at loss of her husband
Further trouble in Belfast
Violence described as the worst in recent years
People under 30 to be offered alternative to Oxford vaccine
Mounting evidence links Astrazeneca jab to rare blood clots
US-Iran nuclear talks
Vienna meeting aimed at salvaging 2015 deal described as “constructive”
Boris Johnson: roadmap for lifting lockdown “on track”
PM confirms non-essential retail will open on April 12
Police officer killed outside US Capitol Building
Area on heightened alert since January 6th riots
British policeman convicted of belonging to terror organisation
PC Benjamin Hannam was part of a banned neo-Nazi group
France will go into a new 4 week national lockdown
All non-essential shops will close - home working becomes the norm
Germany says AZ jab will only go to over 60’s
Vaccine Commission acts in response to reports of blood clots
IS group claims Mozambique attack
Dozens killed – and militants have “full control” of Palma
9 British citizens sanctioned by China
Boris Johnson "stands firmly" with the 9 - including five Conservative MPs
EU leaders hold virtual covid summit
Meeting stresses desire for bloc to get fair share of vaccines
UK-EU joint statement pledging further dialogue over covid
Two sides aiming to resolve differences over vaccine supplies
Anniversary of first UK covid lockdown
PM admits mistakes were made in early phase of crisis
Nicola Sturgeon cleared of breaching ministerial code
First Minister says review carried out "without fear or favour"