Sajid Nawaz Khan

Slovak PM no longer in life-threatening condition - deputy PM · Thursday 16th May at 03:28
Tomas Taraba says Prime Minister Robert Fico's surgery has gone "well" after he was shot several times.

Biden and Trump agree debates as RFK vies to qualify · Thursday 16th May at 01:42
There will be no live audience at June's Atlanta event, which will mark the pair's first on-stage clash in four years.

Could the US economy be doing too well? · Thursday 16th May at 01:18
The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.

'Glow up' for Bridgerton stars as new season starts · Thursday 16th May at 00:28
Colin and Penelope's relationship is at the centre of the third season of Netflix's period drama.

Putin meets Xi Jinping as Ukraine looms large · Thursday 16th May at 00:24
This is Putin's first visit after he won a fifth presidential term following an election where he ran virtually unopposed.

'It can set the country on fire': AI and India's election · Thursday 16th May at 00:08
As deepfakes and AI-manipulated content circulate in India, experts worry about their implications.

The race to raise blood money to halt an execution · Wednesday 15th May at 23:56
A Kenyan mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.

Afghan floods: ‘I found my family's bodies in the street’ · Wednesday 15th May at 23:44
As deadly flash floods hit Afghanistan, whole families and their homes have been swept away.

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot · Wednesday 15th May at 23:08
The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot · Wednesday 15th May at 23:08
The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives.

Defence for Bob Menendez casts blame on his wife · Wednesday 15th May at 22:43
The New Jersey senator is accused of bribery and trading his influence for gold bars and luxury goods.

Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensive · Wednesday 15th May at 22:03
Ukraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.

US brothers allegedly stole $25m in 12 seconds · Wednesday 15th May at 21:16
Officials say the crypto heist, supposedly pulled off by two MIT-educated men, is first of its kind.

How Robert Fico rose to dominate Slovak politics · Wednesday 15th May at 20:54
The PM is known for his ability to reinvent his political career in the face of major setbacks.

Slovak PM shot in apparent assassination attempt · Wednesday 15th May at 20:48
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot, in what officials are calling an assassination attempt.

Moment leading up to shooting of Slovak PM · Wednesday 15th May at 20:10
Robert Fico was shot as he left a meeting in Handlova, Slovakia. A suspect has been arrested.

France to deploy army to New Caledonia over riots · Wednesday 15th May at 20:01
At least four people, including a police officer, have been killed in the violence.

Israeli minister attacks Netanyahu over Gaza future · Wednesday 15th May at 19:42
There are growing signs of divisions within Israel's war cabinet over who should govern Gaza after the war.

US says floating pier for Gaza aid operational 'in days' · Wednesday 15th May at 19:31
Hundreds of tonnes of aid is in Cyprus, where it will be loaded on to ships for delivery to the pier.

After six months, Dutch parties reach government deal · Wednesday 15th May at 17:58
Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders says he and three other leaders have agreed terms for a coalition.

Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions · Wednesday 15th May at 17:33
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct · Wednesday 15th May at 17:11
Lawyers for the illusionist say the allegations are "false and scurrilous".

France reels after double prison guard killing · Wednesday 15th May at 17:10
Many are pointing to the ultra-violence that has become hallmark of the country's drugs underworld.

Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life' · Wednesday 15th May at 16:34
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.

'Attack on democracy' - Slovak President Caputova · Wednesday 15th May at 16:19
Slovakia's outgoing president expressed shock after the shooting of PM Robert Fico.

UN says gunmen were filmed in abandoned Rafah aid warehouse · Wednesday 15th May at 15:55
Israel's military has released footage it says shows gunmen at an Unrwa facility in southern Gaza.

Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel · Wednesday 15th May at 15:43
The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.

Biden plans to send $1bn arms shipment to Israel · Wednesday 15th May at 15:43
The weapons transfer comes as Israeli tanks were spotted advancing deeper into residential areas of Rafah.

Robert Fico being wheeled into hospital on stretcher · Wednesday 15th May at 15:14
Slovak PM Robert Fico is was shot a number of times in what officials call an assassination attempt.

Slovak PM Robert Fico carried to car after being shot · Wednesday 15th May at 14:19
PM Robert Fico was shot in what the Slovak Interior Ministry said was an assassination attempt.

End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down · Wednesday 15th May at 13:27
After 20 years in power Lee Hsien Loong has stepped down, marking the end of a political era for the tiny island nation.

Period trackers 'coercing' women into sharing risky information · Wednesday 15th May at 11:52
Research finds poor data management practices such as not being able to delete data about abortions.

Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for 20 years · Wednesday 15th May at 11:34
Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, committed in The Gambia.

Watch: How the France prison van ambush unfolded · Wednesday 15th May at 11:32
Two officers were killed when armed men attacked a prison van carrying Mohamed Amra in Rouen, Normandy.

What is Xi Jinping prepared to pay for Putin’s war? · Wednesday 15th May at 11:09
China is a vital ally, but Mr Xi is facing increasing pressure to distance himself from his "dear friend".

Mexican villagers killed amid cartel battle · Wednesday 15th May at 11:05
At least 11 people have been killed in Chiapas state as two cartels battle for control of the area.

UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza · Wednesday 15th May at 10:48
A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday.

'Unprecedented' hunt for escaped French prisoner · Wednesday 15th May at 10:44
Hundreds of police officers are deployed in the search for Mohamed Amra and the men who freed him.

Crew trapped on Baltimore ship, weeks after bridge collapse · Wednesday 15th May at 08:38
Morale is low for the Dali's crew members, who are stranded on board by the ongoing investigation into the tragedy.

Israel and Egypt row over reopening Rafah border crossing · Wednesday 15th May at 07:23
Israel says Egypt must reopen the crossing - but Egypt says Israel's military operation there is blocking aid.

China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up · Wednesday 15th May at 06:21
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.

Miniature poodle Sage wins Westminster dog show · Wednesday 15th May at 04:46
Sage, a miniature poodle from Houston, Texas, won the top prize at the 148th annual iteration of the show.

Boeing may face criminal prosecution over 737 Max crashes, US says · Wednesday 15th May at 04:13
The Department of Justice is considering whether to prosecute the firm over two fatal 737 Max crashes.

Who won the Kendrick Lamar v Drake beef? · Wednesday 15th May at 01:42
Fans have been captivated by a mind-boggling, escalating song-based conflict between two modern rap titans.

Trump's lawyer attacks Cohen in hush-money trial · Wednesday 15th May at 01:40
The defence team questioned the credibility of Trump's former lawyer, who said he lied for the ex-President.

Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests · Wednesday 15th May at 00:29
Using a lower cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

Real Housewives star felt pressure of representation · Wednesday 15th May at 00:17
Jessel Taank tells BBC Asian Network about her experiences of being the first South Asian cast member.

Why is Canada having so many wildfires this season? · Wednesday 15th May at 00:14
It’s only mid-May, but thousands of people have already been evacuated across Canada as fires rage.

Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns · Tuesday 14th May at 23:42
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian · Tuesday 14th May at 23:33
A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian · Tuesday 14th May at 23:33
A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

The illicit trade with China fuelling Mozambique's insurgency · Tuesday 14th May at 23:12
Illegal shipments of rosewood continue and some of the profit ends up with jihadists, research says.

Blinken shows off guitar-playing talents on Ukraine trip · Tuesday 14th May at 21:09
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has played a rendition of Neil Young's Rockin' in the Free World with a local band on his surprise trip to Kyiv.

Almost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN says · Tuesday 14th May at 19:10
Many streets in the southern Gaza city now lie empty, the UN says, as an Israeli operation continues.

Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92 · Tuesday 14th May at 19:07
The Canadian writer was known as the "master of the contemporary short story".

Moment car rams French police van in ambush · Tuesday 14th May at 17:25
At least two prison officers have died after the vehicle - which was carrying a prisoner at the time - was ambushed near Rouen in Normandy.

Republicans flock to court to show they stand with Trump · Tuesday 14th May at 17:23
Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance reflects how the fate of the ex-president and his party are intertwined.

Riot police violently arrest protesters in Georgia · Tuesday 14th May at 16:50
Georgia's parliament voted through a law that critics say could be used to threaten civil liberties.

Aerial video shows scene after deadly Florida bus crash · Tuesday 14th May at 15:28
Eight people are dead and dozens more are injured after a bus carrying farm workers overturned.

Africa's internet vulnerability and how to fix it · Tuesday 14th May at 14:58
The internet outage in East Africa highlights the fragility of the continent's online connections.

Video captures moment tornado rips through buildings · Tuesday 14th May at 13:53
A tornado sent debris flying through the air when it touched down in the US state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Christie's £670m art auctions hit by cyber attack · Tuesday 14th May at 12:28
The auction house's website is down as it seeks to sell items ranging from high art to rare wine.

PlayStation names joint CEOs after Jim Ryan’s retirement · Tuesday 14th May at 11:47
The role has been split into two separate top jobs, dividing up hardware and software.

Rowers give up Olympic dream to help Brazil flood victims · Tuesday 14th May at 10:13
The athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims.

Upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitches · Tuesday 14th May at 09:12
OpenAI has unveiled a new, faster version of its generative AI tool, ChatGPT.

Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza · Tuesday 14th May at 07:05
Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

'Trapped in hell' under collapsed building but pulled out alive · Tuesday 14th May at 02:49
South African Delvin Safers had already made what he thought was his last phone call to his family.

US bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base area · Tuesday 14th May at 02:08
Chinese firm MineOne Partners has been ordered to sell land it owns near a US nuclear missile site.

Drama on and off screen at Cannes Film Festival · Tuesday 14th May at 00:47
Events off screen could be as dramatic as those in the selection of star-studded film premieres.

Gazans flee as Israeli forces go back into Jabalia · Monday 13th May at 23:18
Fierce fighting is reported as Israel says it is targeting areas of where Hamas has regrouped.

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry · Monday 13th May at 23:06
India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.

Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry · Monday 13th May at 23:06
India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.

Mullet joy at Belgium hair style festival · Monday 13th May at 22:23
More than 200 people attended the European mullet festival in Quievrain, Belgium

Why has Putin removed key ally as defence minister? · Monday 13th May at 20:08
Steve Rosenberg considers possible reasons behind Sergei Shoigu's replacement in the middle of a war.

Unjammable navigation tech gets first airborne test · Monday 13th May at 17:18
The test comes amid concern about the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems to blocking.

Who is Andrei Belousov, Russia's new minister of defence? · Monday 13th May at 16:23
Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term in office by nominating an economist as the country's new minister of defence.

GameStop shares surge as 'Roaring Kitty' returns · Monday 13th May at 16:02
Shares in Gamestop, the original meme stock, surge again as 'Roaring Kitty' returns online.

Gaza war weighs heavily on Israel's memorial day · Monday 13th May at 15:07
The country pauses united in grief, as questions grow about the results of Israel's war.

Students walk out at Seinfeld graduation speech · Monday 13th May at 14:40
Pro-Palestinian students booed the comedian who has been a vocal supporter of Israel during the war in Gaza.

UN hopes for Gaza's new Western Erez aid crossing · Monday 13th May at 12:26
The northern crossing point was opened on Sunday in a move aims to improve aid deliveries.

Israel stops to mark Memorial Day · Monday 13th May at 11:44
A two-minute-long siren sounded across the country, and life briefly came to a halt.

Israel stops to mark Memorial Day · Monday 13th May at 11:44
A two-minute-long siren sounded across the country, and life briefly came to a halt.

Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews · Monday 13th May at 11:22
The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication.

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over controversial bill · Monday 13th May at 10:45
Critics denounce a so-called "Russian law", saying it's like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.

Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah · Monday 13th May at 10:37
Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.

Women's ice hockey finds winning formula in pro league · Monday 13th May at 00:47
With sold-out arenas, Billie Jean King as ambassador and major financial backing, the PWHL's inaugural season broke records.

The volunteer crime fighters using whistles, whips and guns · Monday 13th May at 00:14
South African communities organise to tackle the high crime rate, with the police's tacit approval.

Internet access linked to higher wellbeing, study finds · Sunday 12th May at 23:04
The Oxford study comes as concern about the impact of internet use prompts laws in many countries.

Is social media worth paying for? · Saturday 11th May at 23:35
As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having?

Crack in US-Israel alliance for first time in decades · Saturday 11th May at 16:52
President Biden's decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel has shaken the bedrock of a decades-old alliance.

Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball · Saturday 11th May at 16:40
The Duchess of Sussex cheered on her husband from the side of the court.

Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle · Saturday 11th May at 13:24
Djokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottle

UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote · Saturday 11th May at 11:40
Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.

Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online · Saturday 11th May at 05:25
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.

Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online · Saturday 11th May at 05:25
BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use · Friday 10th May at 21:11
Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care.

Trump's lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in trial · Friday 10th May at 00:49
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through the cross-examination that the former adult-film star faced in court.

Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash · Friday 10th May at 00:21
The technology giant apologised after Hugh Grant and others criticised the "tone deaf" iPad advert.

'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash · Thursday 9th May at 05:20
Baidu's Qu Jing tells workers she does not care for them because, 'I am not your mum'.

US revokes licences for sales of chips to Huawei · Thursday 9th May at 04:50
The move follows Huawei's release of an AI-enabled computer powered by a chip created by Intel.

Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services · Thursday 9th May at 03:35
The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.

Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future? · Wednesday 8th May at 23:05
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

Protecting under-18s from harmful online content · Wednesday 8th May at 21:13
Marianna Spring on how the UK's media regulator wants to protect children from harmful content on social media.

Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children? · Wednesday 8th May at 17:15
Ofcom has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children · Wednesday 8th May at 11:09
Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

E-gates back online after delays at UK airports · Wednesday 8th May at 09:00
Long queues built up at airports affected by a Border Force "technical issue" at passport control.

FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims · Wednesday 8th May at 03:43
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts.

TikTok sues to block US law that could ban app · Tuesday 7th May at 23:49
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".

Tech Life: The mammoth ivory problem · Tuesday 7th May at 19:30
Tech can play a role in combating the illegal trade in elephant ivory.

BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images · Tuesday 7th May at 17:05
Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.

Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer · Tuesday 7th May at 15:57
The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.

UK startup gets $1bn funding for self-driving car tech · Tuesday 7th May at 13:51
The funding being given to Wayve represents the biggest ever investment in a European AI firm.

Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check · Tuesday 7th May at 03:07
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.

Acclaimed photographer cracks Instagram in his 80s · Monday 6th May at 01:35
Over a seven-decade career David Hurn has photographed everyone from the Beatles to Audrey Hepburn.

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted · Saturday 4th May at 23:28
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp · Friday 3rd May at 21:17
With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

Have the wheels come off for Tesla? · Friday 3rd May at 21:08
As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

How the computer games industry is embracing AI · Thursday 2nd May at 23:07
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs · Wednesday 1st May at 23:05
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue · Wednesday 1st May at 16:13
Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired · Wednesday 1st May at 13:17
The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

OnlyFans investigated over children accessing porn · Wednesday 1st May at 12:18
Ofcom suspects the platform is not doing enough to stop under-18s accessing explicit material.

Tens of millions secretly use WhatsApp despite bans · Tuesday 30th April at 23:14
Will Cathcart reveals how many people are secretly using his app in countries where it is banned.

Tech Life: TikTok world · Tuesday 30th April at 19:30
TikTok is a popular video sharing platform, but not so popular with some governments.

After 20 years, what next for World of Warcraft? · Monday 29th April at 23:52
The game's maker Activision Blizzard was bought by Microsoft last year in gaming's biggest ever acquisition

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook · Wednesday 24th April at 23:08
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Tech Life: Humanoid robots · Tuesday 23rd April at 19:30
Are they really that practical and useful?

Watch Ocado robots in action · Tuesday 23rd April at 01:15
Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton.

How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US · Sunday 21st April at 23:01
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages? · Friday 19th April at 21:20
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb · Thursday 18th April at 22:57
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers' · Wednesday 17th April at 23:06
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Tech Life: Fixing undersea cables · Tuesday 16th April at 19:30
Undersea fibre-optic cables help keep us online - but what happens when they break?

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows · Monday 15th April at 23:11
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.

Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials · Friday 12th April at 20:35
US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

Tech Life: Space Junk · Tuesday 9th April at 19:32
We look at what space junk is and the risk it poses to tech we use everyday.

Boom times for US green energy as federal cash flows in · Monday 8th April at 23:03
The US government has directed unprecedented sums of money at green energy projects.

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space · Thursday 4th April at 23:09
Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient.

Tech Life: Predicting the future of tech · Tuesday 2nd April at 19:30
How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future?

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race' · Wednesday 27th March at 00:11
The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves.

Tech Life: Charging electric bikes and scooters · Tuesday 26th March at 20:30
What can be done to make charging them safer?

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy? · Tuesday 26th March at 00:24
AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks.

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant · Thursday 21st March at 06:43
In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal · Thursday 21st March at 00:29
The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine' · Thursday 14th March at 00:24
AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic.

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju's is now fighting to survive · Monday 11th March at 00:52
The ed-tech giant is teetering on the precipice after some investors voted to out its CEO last month.

'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI' · Thursday 29th February at 00:02
The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects.