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Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories

India Strikes Pakistan (30 mins)

India Strikes Pakistan
The latest on the breaking news that India has launched strikes on targets in Pakistan.
30 mins
California Governor Gavin Newsom
We ask California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom if he would run for the White House.
30 mins
Local Elections: Is This Reform’s Breakthrough Night?
Politicians discuss whether this is the beginning of the end for the two-party system.
30 mins
Trump's Next 100 Days
Has President Trump rewritten the DNA of American politics or been hit by a reality check?
30 mins
Carney's Fightback
Mark Carney tells Newsnight he'll only deal with President Trump on his own terms.
35 mins
Kemi Badenoch on Newsnight
Kemi Badenoch says she's not afraid of 'cowards' who criticise her leadership.
30 mins
Donald Trump Goes to the Vatican
President Trump arrives for the Pope's funeral, as world leaders queue up for his favour.
30 mins
Rachel Reeves Goes to Washington
Can the chancellor get a US trade deal over the line? And at what cost?
30 mins
Is a lasting Ukraine peace close?
There are reports of a controversial plan to end the war in Ukraine.
30 mins
Next in the Queue?
Will Rachel Reeves succeed in landing a tariff deal with President Trump?
30 mins
The Italian Job Not Done?
Donald Trump meets Giorgia Meloni, but he is in no hurry to do a deal on tariffs.
30 mins
Democrat Fightback Begins?
Joe Biden speaks out for the first time since leaving the White House. With Nick Watt.
30 mins
University Challenge
Harvard has $2bn funding paused by Trump after it rejected his administration's demands.
30 mins
Prison Officer Attack
The prison officer attack by terrorist Hashem Abedi. With Victoria Derbyshire.
30 mins
Parliament Recalled for British Steel
The prime minister recalls parliament to save a British Steel plant from collapse.
30 mins
America v China
The trade war between Washington and Beijing deepens. With Paddy O'Connell.
30 mins
Did President Trump blink?
Trump backs off on some of his plans but doubles down on the threat to Beijing.
31 mins
08/04/2025
President Trump threatens to hit China with 104% tariffs. With Victoria Derbyshire.
30 mins
Trump Threatens Iran
President Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran. With Victoria Derbyshire.
30 mins
Global Stock Shock
Global stock markets plunge as China retaliates to President Trump's tariffs.
30 mins
UK responds to US tariffs
Will the UK water down online safety for a deal with an unpredictable president?
31 mins
The Trump Tariffs
Could President Trump's tariffs be the biggest trade shock in world history?
32 mins
"Prepare for the worst"?
The world waits for President Trump's tariff announcements. With Victoria Derbyshire.
31 mins
Three terms for Trump?
Will Trump change the constitution and run for an unprecedented third term?
30 mins
No car tariff exemption?
With Britain unlikely to get a car tariff exemption, how will that hit our auto industry?
33 mins
Trade War Off?
The world is on the brink of a trade war, but is Britain about to carve an opt-out?
32 mins
Disability benefits cut again
Victoria Derbyshire interviews Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury.
32 mins
Spring Statement: More Cuts to Come
Newsnight reveals the chancellor will make further cuts to benefits to balance the books.
32 mins
Turkey: Where Will It Lead?
Protests in Turkey grow after President Erdoğan's rival is put behind bars.
32 mins
UK Exposed?
A fire shuts down Europe's busiest airport - exposing Britain's vulnerability to sabotage.
32 mins
Trouble in Trumpland
Can Elon Musk be a White House fixer and run his companies at the same time?
32 mins
Young Men and Toxic Masculinity
The toxic masculinity debate is front and centre for young men, but what do they think?
32 mins
Putin or Trump: Who’s Calling the Shots?
Is Putin ready for a ceasefire or is he playing for time? With Victoria Derbyshire.
34 mins
How Big Are the Benefit Cuts?
Is the government watering down its proposals on benefit cuts in the face of opposition?
32 mins
UK Benefit Cuts
The prospect of cuts in benefits has triggered a cabinet wobble. With Matt Chorley.
31 mins
Wes Streeting on the NHS
Why is the government axing NHS England? Paddy O'Connell asks the health secretary.
31 mins