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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. Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader

   A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

3. Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

   Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

4. Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises

   International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.

5. At least 153 dead after reported strike on school, Iran says

   Iran has blamed the US and Israel for the strike; the US is looking into reports of the incident, while the IDF says it is "not aware" of operations in the area.

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 is 'potentially an 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. Catherine shares first message entirely in Welsh for St David's Day

   The Princess of Wales says Wales is "very close to our hearts" in video message.

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.