Good morning. Tensions are escalating dramatically in the Middle East as Trump threatens to rain "hell" down on Iran if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen within 48 hours, with a missing American fighter jet crew member adding urgency to the situation. Meanwhile, a shadowy group called Ashab al-Yamin has been claiming responsibility for attacks across Europe, including the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in the UK where three suspects appeared in court yesterday and a fourth was arrested at the hearing itself.
On a brighter note, humanity is heading back to the Moon for the first time in half a century as the Artemis II crew reaches the halfway point of their journey, capturing spectacular images of Earth from their Orion capsule. Closer to home, Storm Dave is set to pummel the UK with 80mph winds this weekend, forcing tourists to cancel Easter breaks as amber wind warnings blanket the country. In sports, Cambridge extended their dominance in the Boat Race while Bath secured their spot in the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling victory over Saracens.