Iran has increased attacks on shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz, as it changes tactics to increase pressure on the United States.

Two ships are reported to have sunk within 24 hours.

Separately, the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen say they have attacked the headquarters of Saudi Arabia’s oil company, Aramco.

Severe food shortages have been reported in Yemen, by the UN, as the fighting continues to escalate.

And there are reports that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed new joint strikes on Iran, although both have said they don’t favour any attacks before elections in their respective countries.

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Russian missile and drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv despite US President Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that an “energy ceasefire” was in place. Ukraine says it received no warning from allies and was hampered by restrictions to the Starlink communications network during another night of intense attacks.

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“I’m totally opposite to this character.”

US rock icon Alice Cooper spoke to Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast about his memoir, Devil on my Shoulder, and how he’s very different to his on-stage persona.

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The Duchess of Sussex has made her first official public appearance since moving back to the UK, telling well-wishers “it’s great to be back”.

Along with her husband Prince Harry, Meghan has been visiting charities in Nottingham – the city where they made their first official engagement together nine years ago.

But after six years away, will the public welcome her back? And how will this all sit with the Royal Family now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are private citizens?

BBC Senior Royal Correspondent, Daniela Relph, has been in Nottingham today following Meghan’s first day back.

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