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Trump says only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war

Trump says only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war

President Donald Trump said Friday that only Iran's "unconditional surrender" would bring an end to the Middle East war, as Tehran was rocked by some of the heaviest US-Israeli strikes of the spiralling, week-long conflict.

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US releases Epstein files with uncorroborated Trump allegations

US releases Epstein files with uncorroborated Trump allegations

The US Justice Department released additional files Thursday related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including previously withheld FBI interview summaries containing uncorroborated allegations that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted a minor decades ago.

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Securing shipping lane from Mideast war 'challenging', say experts

Securing shipping lane from Mideast war 'challenging', say experts

The United States and France have promised to secure oil shipping threatened by the Middle East war, but experts warn warship availability and Iran's wide range of weaponry could make this complicated.

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Italy have to start beating the best, says captain Lamaro

Italy have to start beating the best, says captain Lamaro

Captain Michele Lamaro said on Friday that if Italy really want to be competitive in the Six Nations, they have to start beating the best teams.

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India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final

India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final

New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips on Friday.

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Oil prices climb as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Oil prices climb as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Crude prices surged higher Friday as oil fields in Iraq came under attack and US Donald Trump demanded Iran's unconditional surrender, while stocks slumped after data showed a surprise drop in jobs in the United States.

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US retail sales decline as consumer pullback deepens

US retail sales decline as consumer pullback deepens

US retail sales declined by 0.2 percent in January, according to delayed government data released on Friday, missing some analysts' expectations amid persistent concerns that consumption in the world's biggest economy is slowing.

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War in Middle East raises stagflation fears in Europe and beyond

War in Middle East raises stagflation fears in Europe and beyond

Global energy prices have shot upwards after the US and Israel unleashed war in the Middle East, but just how far those shocks will ripple across the economy remains unclear.

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UN demands swift probe into Israeli strikes on Lebanon

UN demands swift probe into Israeli strikes on Lebanon

The United Nations on Friday demanded swift investigations into fatal Israeli strikes across Lebanon to decide if they complied with international law.

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Chelsea happy to rotate goalkeepers, says Rosenior

Chelsea happy to rotate goalkeepers, says Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Friday he has no fixed number one goalkeeper after dropping Robert Sanchez from his starting line-up in midweek.

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