Newsnight - 20/08/2024

Do voters in the USA care about anything other than the economy?

Donald Trump's rally in New York is attacked as racist and misogynistic by Democrats.

Can the vote split of men versus women tip the US election?

Bruce Springsteen, Samuel Jackson and Beyoncé turn up for Harris as the rallies ramp up.

Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly says the former president is an authoritarian.

Is the 'special relationship' in jeopardy?

Our expert panel gives insight on the historic presidential campaign.

With the world on the brink, does Keir Starmer have what it takes?

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. And, Trump v Harris.

Newsnight hears from Cabinet sources on worries about Rachel Reeves' first budget.

The US Presidential election is only three weeks away, it’s the tightest race in decades.

Can Keir Starmer deliver growth that is both pro-business and pro-worker?

Is Keir Starmer's government getting back on track?

The day's important national and international news stories. With Faisal Islam.

Hurricane Milton's storm surges with tornadoes spawning across Florida.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Victoria Derbyshire.

How close are we to full-blown regional war in the Middle East?

Why are we giving up sovereignty of the remote Indian Ocean islands? With Paddy O'Connell.

Victoria Derbyshire interviews Amanda Abbington after the BBC's Strictly investigation.

As Israel invades Lebanon, Iran launches hundreds of missiles on Israel.

Are the gloves coming off in the contest to be the next Conservative leader?

Details emerge of next month's budget.

Can world leaders talk Israel and Hezbollah down from a ground war in Lebanon

Victoria Derbyshire talks to two Israeli survivors of the Nova Festival terror attack.

Sir Keir Starmer has promised 'national renewal', but warned it will take time.

The chancellor has talked up Britain’s prospects. But will it blow away the gloom?

Is the government's gloomy economic message sapping enthusiasm for the British economy?

The Hezbollah leader calls the pager attack a declaration of war.

As fingers point at Israel, is conflict set to escalate? With Jo Coburn.

In an exclusive interview, Diane Abbott says she was treated as a 'non-person' by Starmer.

Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards is handed a six-month suspended sentence.

Keir Starmer meets Joe Biden in the Oval office to discuss Ukraine.

The Prime Minister has said he will reform the NHS - whether unions like it or not.

In a government report, the surgeon tasked with assessing the NHS gives his verdict.

The day's important national and international news stories. With Katie Razzall.