US President Donald Trump has told Fox News he is 'not happy' about Iran's decision to select Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader. French President Emmanuel Macron has meanwhile announced an ambitious plan to deploy two warships to the Strait of Hormuz amid increasing fears over surging oil and gas prices. Sources say the ships were hit during strikes on the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. Video and pictures circulating on social media show flames and huge plumes of smoke blowing from the ships. Follow the latest updates on the US-Israel war with Iran

RUSSELL MYERS: 'Royal Family only has one choice as Andrew scandal lingers in air'Dozens of protesters demonstrated outside Westminster Abbey as the Royal Family attended the annual Commonwealth Day service and the Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers believes there's only one thing the Firm can do amid the Andrew scandalView 3 Images The Royal Family at Commonwealth Day today (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The royal family is used to the heat by now - and it's nothing to do with the upturn in weather. As the King led senior royals on a show of unity today, the scandal surrounding former prince Andrew’s disgraceful conduct still lingers in the air. It is a potential turning point in the institution’s long history and one which shows no sign of abating. ‌View 3 Images Anti-monarchy protesters outside Westminster Abbey today (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)The Commonwealth Day event is a perfect example. The royals finally united behind exiling Andrew who is now very much on his own, left to face the consequences of his alleged actions.

Years of exposure to toxic chemicals while serving in the air corps have taken their toll. Getting discharged from the army and re-enlisting and joining the air corps would mean he would be paid less as an apprentice. Between 1951 and the time Mr Murphy served in the air corps, at least 10 studies linked deaths to TCE exposure. "Back then not only was there little or no protective equipment, but there were also military orders,” says Mr Murphy. As he would later find out, it was a common complaint among former air corps personnel who started experiencing health problems.

League One strugglers Port Vale will travel to Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. After their shock win over Sunderland on Sunday, Vale, eight points adrift at the bottom of the table, are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, making it through to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Ben Spencer says England will persevere with their kicking game against France (Adam Davy/PA)World Cup winner Matt Dawson wrote in his BBC Sport column on Sunday that they are “never in a million years going to Paris and beating France by deploying the same kick-heavy strategy. “In terms of the kicking game there are loads of ways you can go about it, but if you look at the two defeats we had previous to Italy, both Ireland and Scotland kicked more than us. A couple of things in the last 20 minutes let us down, but it wasn’t our kicking game that cost us. Our attack needs to improve and it’s probably not just our attack that needs to improve either. A voice of support for the embattled Borthwick has come from his predecessor as England boss Eddie Jones.

Kopek Des Bordes did land last year’s Supreme and looked to have the chasing world at his feet when making a winning debut over fences in November. Those prepared to view the Arkle as a match between Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes could be dangerously dismissive of talents like Kargese and Steel Ally. Paul Townend with Kopek Des Bordes on the gallops at Cheltenham Racecourse on Monday. The Irish horse emerged on top on that occasion although the nagging doubt about Kopek Des Bordes this time is his lack of competitive experience over fences. But Old Park Star’s Haydock performance looked one of real substance and he may prove it.

Late Tubberclair caretaker remembered with "affection and respect"By Rebekah O'ReillyThe community in Tubberclair and the surrounding areas is mourning the passing of Joe Lennon, who served as groundsman at St. Clare’s N.S. Paying tribute, St. Clare’s N.S. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former colleague and dear friend, Joe Lennon,” the school said in a tribute. He was predeceased by his parents Mary Anne and Thomas; his sisters Bridget, Mary and Theresa (Infancy); his brothers Jay, Frank, Anthony, Pat and Christopher (Infancy); his brother-in-law Matty Moran; his sister-in-law Anne Cullen; and his good friend Paul Kearney. Joe’s funeral Mass took place on Friday, March 6, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Princess Kate dazzled with Prince William at the annual Commonwealth Day Service, alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and other family members. Even in exile, Andrew continues to bring shame on the Royal Family. He was once at the heart of the Commonwealth Service proceedings but today, it's a far different picture. ‌Afua notes that events like the Commonwealth Day service were once Andrew's bread and butter, and ones that saw him at the very centre of the proceedings - even until recently. More specifically, it is a warning sign for the Royal Family that things are not what they were."

Eberechi Eze hails 'special' Arsenal wonderkid after breaking recordMax Dowman is enjoying an eye-catching breakout season with Arsenal and £60m summer arrival Eberechi Eze is among those to have been left impressed with his contributionsView 2 Images Eberechi Eze has been full of praise for Max Dowman (Image: Getty Images)Eberechi Eze has hailed Arsenal youngster Max Dowman as a ‘special, special’ player as he continues to collect records in North London. He is also the youngest-ever player to have played in the Champions League, Arsenal’s youngest starter and youngest Premier League player for the club. He said: “He is a special, special player. “He is a special player, but also a special person as well. ‌View 2 Images Max Dowman continues to shine during his breakout campaign (Image: Getty Images)He said: “Very proud of him, very proud as well of Marli.

Max Verstappen has compared Formula One to Mario Kart in a fresh swipe at the sport’s unpopular new regulations. Despite an impressive fightback from 20th to sixth at F1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen took aim at the rules which again have cast doubt over his future on the grid. Norris also expressed his fears over the prospect of a “big accident” due to the difference in closing speeds. I thought the race was really fun – with lots of battling – and the car was really fun to drive. The conflict in the Middle East has placed the rounds on April 12 and April 19 in major doubt.

In England, it feels as though almost nobody, other than Arsenal supporters or anyone-but-City fans, wants them to win the title. Arsenal, meanwhile, would be a rebuke to other upper Premier League sides, as Leicester were to smaller clubs. There is a subsection of online Arsenal fans that is extremely sensitive and obsessed by imagined plots against the club; there’s a reason that fan TV reached a mainstream audience at Arsenal rather than any other club. Arsenal fans seem to have spent much of the last week digging out statistics to prove their games are not actually unusually disjointed, but that’s certainly how it feels. Arsenal could argue, with some legitimacy, that they don’t have City’s resources and, besides, football is about winning; no marks are awarded for artistic impression.

The White House added a Trump press conference at 5:30 p.m. to his schedule on Monday, but provided no details on whether he will make any announcements. "The White House is in constant coordination with the relevant agencies on this important issue, as it is a top priority to the president. The White House last week asked federal agencies to assemble proposals that could help ease pressure on crude and gasoline prices, Reuters previously reported. The deliberations involve top White House officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and top adviser Stephen Miller, the sources said. A White House plan to provide naval escorts and backstop insurance for tankers traveling the Strait of Hormuz so far has failed to significantly boost shipping traffic through the vital waterway.

Negin Shiraghaei is a founder of the Azad Network, which campaigns for a free and democratic Iran. Photograph: Ronan McGreevyA prominent Iranian activist has suggested Ireland could play a role in helping Iran to transition towards being a democratic state. I would love to see Ireland, a country which has done it in a meaningful way, step in and support the Iranian democratic cause. “The democratic movement in Iran is not a new thing. “Iranian people have been asking for a change of the regime and democratic replacement for so many years.

The White House video begins with a scene from Call of Duty, the action-packed, first-person shooter game. “The White House will continue showcasing the many examples of Iran’s ballistic missiles, production facilities and dreams of owning a nuclear weapon being destroyed in real time,” Kelly said. A 38-second TikTok clip posted on March 3rd by the White House is captioned OPERATION EPIC FURY, the administration’s name for the Iran campaign, set to the song Macarena turned by DJ Shlepki. Some of the aircraft images are older stock footage and not from the current Iran war, according to Reuters. “The problem here is that his base is not exactly entirely on board with the war in Iran.

At the time Abramovich stated he chose to sell up because it was "in the best interests of the club". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had set a deadline of March 17 for Abramovich to release the entirety of the £2.35bn to go to a new foundation for Ukraine with legal action threatened. The Russian wants the funds to be used to help all victims of the war there and is ready for a legal battle. Tories branded 'pathetic' as minister rips apart Kemi Badenoch over Roman Abramovich row READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Cooper had also said, before Abramovich's lawyers laid down their stance: "I'm urging him not to try and pursue further court action."