BBC in Tehran as Iran marks 47th anniversary of Islamic revolutionAuthorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country,...

Israel and Lebanon to hold first direct talks in decades Israel and Lebanon to hold first direct talks in decades Audio will be available later today. Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Washington for rare direct talks.

Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerousGetty ImagesThe US Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis as less dangerous, marking a major shift in the country's drug policy.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday changed the classifications of products containing marijuana that are covered by the Food and Drug Administration or that have received a...

'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine Relatives of Kenyan nationals conscripted by the Russian army in Ukraine pose with photos of their family members during a demonstration demanding urgent government action to repatriate their kin, in Nairobi on...

My Favorite Galaxy S26 Ultra Feature Comes With a Side of Paranoia Samsung's new top-of-the-line phone packs upgrades to the camera and battery, but here's what I've loved using so far. Abrar Al-Heeti Senior Technology Reporter Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to...