Six dead in bus fire that may have been deliberate, police say
At least six people died and three others were injured in a bus fire today in a small town in western Switzerland.
Animals to replace people on UK bank notes
Animals to replace people on UK bank notes
Images of animals will feature on the next series of bank notes from the Bank of England, as the central bank shifts away from historical figures such as William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill and...
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran
The US and Israel have pounded Iran with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground called the most intense airstrikes of the war.
Sacred send-off
Sacred send-off
Andean spiritual leaders perform an ancestral ceremony in memory of the victims of the Bolivian military plane crash, in El Alto, Bolivia, yesterday.
Warning fuel shortages could cause huge food price spikes for Aussies
Warning fuel shortages could cause huge food price spikes for Aussies
Fuel is running low in regional parts of Australia and farmers say shoppers could be in for a rude shock at the checkout as the war in the Middle East continues to have a global impact.
Australia offers Iranian footballers asylum after daring escape
Australia offers Iranian footballers asylum after daring escape
Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team are being protected by police after staging a dramatic escape from their handlers at a Brisbane hotel.
Conflicting messages over state of Iran war
Trump sends conflicting messages over state of Middle East war
Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon, even as Iran's hardliners staged a show of loyalty to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a sign that it was not prepared to back down any time soon.
Almost 700,000 people forced from their homes in Lebanon
Almost 700,000 people forced from their homes in Lebanon
Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon over the past week.
Four teens charged with murder of Good Samaritan in Melbourne
Four teens charged with murder of Good Samaritan in Melbourne
A fourth teen has been charged with murder over the death of a good Samaritan in Melbourne, as police boost patrols in the area.
Top porn sites cut access to Aussies
Top porn sites cut access to Aussies over age checking
One of the world's largest pornography websites has blocked Australian users days before a deadline to introduce age-verification measures.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba was chosen by Iran's Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners were still firmly in charge.
Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, named supreme leader of Iran
Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, named supreme leader of Iran
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the US and Israel.
Don’t join in, US tells Kurds
Don’t join in, US tells Kurds
President Donald Trump said he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war as the United States and Israel continue launching strikes against Tehran.
Flames over Kuwait
Flames over Kuwait
Fire engulfs a Kuwait City tower yesterday following what the Kuwaiti Army said was a drone attack, amid the United States-Israeli war with Iran.
Jessie Jackson memorialised
Jessie Jackson memorialised
Jacqueline Jackson embraces Jesse Jackson Jr as he speaks to people sitting in attendance during the homegoing services of Jesse Jackson.
Iranian vessel docks in India
Iranian vessel docks in India
India said it allowed an Iranian naval vessel to dock in its port, days before a frigate from the Persian Gulf nation was sunk by a United States submarine.
Iran war could tank the UK economy, affect billions around the world
Iran war could tank the UK economy, affect billions around the world
Tehran said it will ‘set ablaze’ any ship that attempts to cross the Strait of Hormuz — and that may send household energy prices soaring, Robin Pagnamenta, of The...
World in pictures
World in pictures
Recent photographs from Reuters.
Trump rejects settling war with Iran
Trump rejects settling war with Iran
US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power.
Blast at US embassy in Norway
Blast at US embassy in Norway
The US embassy in Oslo has been hit by an explosion, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police say.