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1. UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

   The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

2. RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says

   The MoD said they were responding to the attack at RAF Akrotiri at around midnight local time.

3. Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

   Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

4. Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on Iran

   Donald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.

5. Oil prices jump after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

   Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

6. UK mounts operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East

   Officials are understood to be working on plans to evacuate British nationals, should airspace remain closed.

7. Major changes to asylum system set to come into force

   From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

8. Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says

   Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

9. Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?

   A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

10. After the warmest weather of the year so far, is winter finally over?

    As we start meteorological spring, Simon King explores whether it is time to put away your winter coat.