Threat level raised to "critical" for UK ships in Iranian waters

Today, the UK government raised the threat level for British shipping in the Straits of Hormuz to its highest rating. Vessels are advised to travel in the area only during daylight hours, and at a faster pace. We hear the view from the US about this situation.

Also on the programme, Colombian farmers are unhappy about President Duque's possible decision to reinstate the aerial fumigation programme to tackle the cocaine industry. And we hear about the Artificial Intelligence programme which successfully defeated six professional poker players in a game of Texas Hold 'Em.

(Picture: Oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Credit: Reuters/ Mohammed)