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US president 'hopeful' of Iran deal

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Donald Trump says Iran negotiating 'seriously' as Supreme Leader in Tehran warns of regional war if US attacks. Iran's foreign minister says "fruitful" talks are taking place on his country's nuclear programme, even as American military forces continue to build in the Middle East.

Also in the programme: French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE; and a new exhibition reveals the peaceful side of the Samurai.

(Picture: US President, Donald Trump. Credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)
1 Feb 5PM English United Kingdom News

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