"US and UK Continue Airstrikes on Houthi Forces in Yemen"

The US and UK have conducted a fresh series of joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, hitting eight targets including an underground storage site and Houthi missile and surveillance capability. The strikes aim to protect the free flow of commerce in the Red Sea, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. The UK foreign secretary emphasized the need for a swift end to the conflict in Gaza and called for an immediate humanitarian pause, while the US and UK leaders discussed the importance of defending mariners from illegal attacks and increasing humanitarian aid in Gaza. The strikes come after the Houthis continued to launch attacks on commercial tankers passing through the Red Sea, despite previous strikes in January.