Live: Donald Trump says 'military solutions for North Korea are locked and loaded' as war of words continues

Donald Trump has warned that military solutions to the ongoing crisis with North Korea are 'locked and load' as the war of words continues.

Tensions continue to escalate between Trump and Kim Jong-un, prompting fears that a devastating conflict could be imminent.

Trump's first tweet of the day was another threat, though qualified with the hope that North Korea would 'find another path'.

Today other countries' positions have been emerging;

Britain will not back America in a military strike, a senior government source has reportedly claimed though this has not been confirmed by the Tories
China says it will stay neutral unless America strikes first, in which case it would defend North Korea
Russia says risks of military conflict are high but is urging both sides to adopt their join solution with China to freeze missile tests and large-scale military exercises
Germany is pushing for a UN-led diplomatic solution

Jacques Agency