US president leaves open possibility of US troop deployment in Iran, while ruling out having Kurdish forces in Iraq mount an invasion

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Donald Trump on Saturday offered only a vague description of what he meant by his demand for an unconditional surrender by Iran’s current regime, while leaving open the possibility of deploying American troops on the ground but ruling out asking Kurdish forces to mount an invasion.

“I said unconditional. It’s where they cry uncle or when they can’t fight any long longer and there’s nobody around to cry uncle — that could happen too,” Trump said when pressed by the Guardian aboard Air Force One.

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Government says new rights for parental leave and sick pay will increase equality and economic growth

Women will disproportionately benefit from new workers’ rights measures rolled out from next month, according to research.

The TUC said approximately 4.7 million women are to benefit from stronger sick pay from April, including more than 830,000 who will receive statutory sick pay for the first time.

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WNBA star Caitlin Clark is slated to return to competitive basketball after a lengthy battle with injuries. She will represent Team USA in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

President Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over delaying sending an aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing Republican backlash after vetoing a Charlie Kirk memorial license plate bill, citing political concerns over the proposal.

Exclusive: Airlines are cutting back on operations to the Middle East as insurance costs soar

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The devices were found during an anti-Islam demonstration by conservative influencer Jake Lang outside Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan

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Max Holloway puts the ‘Baddest Motherf*****’ title on the line against old foe Charles Oliveira, in a battle of former world champions

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Lawn Tennis Association says just 30 per cent of padel players are female

The figure rises to 76% of 18 to 29-year-olds, the poll for car insurer Prima found.

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Annual day of reflection marks six years on from the coronavirus pandemic

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Oscar-nominated actor says she’s ‘so proud of that girl... I think she did great’

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Only 30 per cent of players of the tennis-squash hybrid are female.

Max Holloway defends the ‘BMF’ belt against Charles Oliveira, 11 years after their first clash

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First responders near Union City looked for more possible victims and worked to clear roads

The Spaniard picked up his sixth booking of the season in Manchester City’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Newcastle.

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Oil prices have soared in the week since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran, but President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed the idea of turning to America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease the pressure

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Affected car owners with the issue will be contacted by a letter

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Newcastle 1-3 Man City: Omar Marmoush netted twice and Savinho also scored as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised into the quarter-finals

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At a gathering in Florida, the president asked the leaders of a dozen Latin American nations to help the U.S. military crush armed trafficking groups.

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Draper, the defending champion at Indian Wells, is returning after eight months out with an arm injury and fought back from a set down to beat Roberto Bautista Agut

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The Blues were 4-2 winners after extra time at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.

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Morrisons also announced it has upgraded its accessible toilets to be ‘stoma-friendly’ following feedback

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