Donald Trump has urged the UK and other countries to send warships to the region to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the key passage.

The UK PM is due to speak about financial help for people using heating oil after costs soared in response to the war in Iran ...

Israel and Iran traded strikes overnight, while missile and drone interceptions have been reported in Gulf states.

Ten-man Leeds earned a point at Crystal Palace with a committed display - but will rue a frantic five-minute spell when they missed a penalty and had a player sent off.