'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthroughReutersRussian, American and Ukrainian representatives met in Geneva on Tuesday and WednesdayTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday. Although US...

Iran war hinders the flow of U.N. aid through the Gulf to communities in need Iran war hinders the flow of U.N. aid through the Gulf to communities in need Audio will be available later today. It's not just oil tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. U.N. aid shipments are also hindered by the war in Iran.

Apple Opens 50th Anniversary Festivities in Grand Central TerminalApple's had a busy couple of weeks. First came a burst of new device announcements. Next came the reviews for the new iPhone 17E, iPad Air, MacBook Air and Pro models and the all-new MacBook Neo. And now, Apple is capping it all off with the start of celebrations for its 50th anniversary. "In the coming weeks, Apple and...

Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil refineriesWitnesses in Tehran captured the aftermath of oil depots being hit by airstrikes as flames and smoke engulfed the surrounding cityscape.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck "several fuel storage complexes" in Iran's capital, which the country's National Iranian Oil Company later confirmed."It was as if the night had...

How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroadFaren TaghizadehBBC PersianNurPhoto / Getty ImagesIranians have been figuring out how to bypass wartime restrictions on the internet and phone network (file photo from 2025)On the Iran-Turkey border a man sells a service that helps Iranians outside their country keep in touch with loved ones inside.His secret is two phones - one...