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

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

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

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

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

Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.