Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.

Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.

The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News it was unacceptable.

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Police said the explosion was “suspicious” but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.

Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

Four people have been taken to hospital after multiple shots were fired from a vehicle in Brixton.