Reuters

News Organisation

Succession plans under way for Iran's Supreme leader

Senior clerics in Iran are accelerating the hunt for a successor to Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following increased Israeli strikes.

Middle East • 21 hrs

Activists unveiled a banner in St Mark's Square

Greenpeace joins protests over Bezos's Venice wedding

Greenpeace has added its voice to protests against this week's celebrity wedding in Venice between American tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Laura Sanchez.

Environment • 4 hrs

Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy

Thunder clinch NBA title after Game 7 decider

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday to win the franchise's first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008.

US Sport • 23 Jun

Antonio Guterres said the world must act to halt the fighting and return to talks

Bombing of Iran marks 'perilous turn', says Guterres

The UN Security Council met yesterday to discuss US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.

World • 23 Jun

Starting in March Russian troops began to actively advance in the Khotin and Yunakivka communities bordering the Kursk Oblast

Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region

Around 10,000 Russian soldiers are fighting in Russia's Kursk region, about 90 sq km of which is controlled by Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander said.

Ukraine • 22 Jun

YouTube account posting AI-generated deepfake audios of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI

Pope Leo has warned politicians of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing its potential impact on younger people as a prime concern.

World • 21 Jun

Leona Maguire will at least be around for the weekend

Thitikul leads at Women's PGA, while Maguire drops back

Jeeno Thitikul is halfway home to her first major victory, as she will take a three-shot lead into the weekend, while Leona Maguire sits eight shots back at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas.

Golf • 21 Jun

JD Vance gave no indication of when the Marines and National Guard would leave Los Angeles, and hinted that they might stay in the city for some time

JD Vance says US troops need to stay in LA

Republican Vice President JD Vance met troops who have been deployed in Los Angeles to quell protests against immigration raids, as he accused Democratic state and city leaders of encouraging immigrants to cross the US border illegally.

US • 21 Jun

Brendan Paul testified that he bought Mr Combs about $4,200 of marijuana and hundreds of dollars of ketamine during his employment

Ex-assistant tells Diddy trial job included buying drugs

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former personal assistant has testified at the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking trial that he often bought drugs for his boss and set up hotel rooms for sex parties known as "wild king nights."

US • 20 Jun

Bulgaria has been striving to switch its lev to the euro since it joined the European Union in 2007

EU ministers back Bulgaria's euro adoption from 2026

European Union finance ministers gave formal support today for Bulgaria to adopt the euro currency, paving the way for the country to become the 21st member of the euro zone from January 1, 2026.

Business • 20 Jun

wire