Alleged leader of 9/11 attack has plea deal revoked by US government

The US government has revoked a plea deal agreed earlier this week with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the September the 11th terror attacks. The decision reinstates a potential death penalty.

Also on the programme: British tennis player, Sir Andy Murray, has retired after he lost the men's doubles quarter final in the Paris Olympics; and Vice President Kamala Harris is due to announce who her new running mate will be ahead of their US tour next week.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are London Correspondent for National Public Radio in the United States, Lauren Frayer, and John Lyons, Global Affairs Editor for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

(Photo: This photo obtained 01 March, 2003, shows, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged organizer of the September 11, 2001, attacks, shortly after his capture. Credit: HO/AFP via Getty Images)