Sajid Nawaz Khan

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president · Saturday 27th July at 01:03
Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands".

Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes · Saturday 27th July at 00:57
An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.

She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage · Saturday 27th July at 00:48
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.

Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming? · Friday 26th July at 23:58
An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?

Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment · Friday 26th July at 23:54
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.

'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors · Friday 26th July at 23:50
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.

My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead · Friday 26th July at 23:47
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus · Friday 26th July at 23:22
A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

Trump shooting: The plan and the botched security · Friday 26th July at 23:20
New evidence tells us how the gunman's plan came together but not why.

How 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in the US after 35 years · Friday 26th July at 23:08
The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

Celine Dion makes stirring comeback at Olympics · Friday 26th July at 22:45
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.

Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style · Friday 26th July at 22:43
The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony · Friday 26th July at 22:33
A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash · Friday 26th July at 21:27
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon · Friday 26th July at 20:38
Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says · Friday 26th July at 20:34
Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail? · Friday 26th July at 18:53
France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.

Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns · Friday 26th July at 18:41
The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services · Friday 26th July at 18:31
The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.

EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab · Friday 26th July at 17:01
It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

French rail sabotage causes chaos as Paris Olympics open · Friday 26th July at 16:58
There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

SA mass killer dies as victims still demand justice · Friday 26th July at 16:56
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at hospital · Friday 26th July at 16:24
They were being treated for injuries they say were sustained after police tortured them in detention.

'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court rules · Friday 26th July at 16:04
The ruling ends a lawsuit filed by a man who fell ill after swallowing a piece of bone from his boneless order.

Rain and cooler weather bring relief from Jasper fire · Friday 26th July at 15:27
Fire crews are taking advantage of the pause from hot and dry conditions to battle the still out-of-control blaze.

Leader of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas · Friday 26th July at 14:44
El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa crime syndicate with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US.

Dublin wax museum removes Sinead O'Connor figure · Friday 26th July at 14:04
The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.

Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer · Friday 26th July at 13:38
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed · Friday 26th July at 09:39
It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm.

Actors go on strike over video games AI threat · Friday 26th July at 04:44
The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months.

Venezuela election: Five things you need to know · Friday 26th July at 00:37
Venezuelans vote in a presidential election which could see the country change course after 25 years.

Ukraine's hopes and challenges after long wait for F-16s · Friday 26th July at 00:00
Russia intends to destroy dozens of US-built warplanes as soon as they arrive in Ukraine.

What's behind the global self-storage boom? · Thursday 25th July at 23:17
Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.

How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan's first Ghibli-style animation · Thursday 25th July at 23:00
The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?

Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal new hunger crisis in Ethiopia · Thursday 25th July at 21:13
Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge · Thursday 25th July at 20:31
OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot.

How drones and the battle for Ukraine are changing the future of warfare · Thursday 25th July at 17:12
Drone technology has made the war more immediate and more deadly – and opened up a new battleground.

Vehicle drives through intense wildfire in California · Thursday 25th July at 15:58
Video shows huge flames on either side of the road, as thick smoke obscures the view ahead.

Watch: People rescued as Typhoon floods shops and streets · Thursday 25th July at 11:48
Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, has killed three people and injured hundreds more on the island, officials said.

CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher · Thursday 25th July at 09:56
Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.

Key moments from Biden's first speech after quitting race · Thursday 25th July at 01:10
In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden says he ended his re-election campaign to unite his party and country.

Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real' · Wednesday 24th July at 23:09
A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria · Wednesday 24th July at 16:34
The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.

Why tech bros are turning to Trump · Wednesday 24th July at 00:08
The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum.

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year · Tuesday 23rd July at 23:37
The billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.

Tech Life: Turning the racetrack electric · Tuesday 23rd July at 19:30
We're at the Formula E season finale, exploring how the tech has advanced over 10 years.

Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover · Tuesday 23rd July at 15:37
In an internal memo to staff, the firm's founder and chief executive said he was 'flattered'.

Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies · Tuesday 23rd July at 10:36
The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues · Monday 22nd July at 20:16
Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS · Sunday 21st July at 23:46
NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption.

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage · Saturday 20th July at 11:50
Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos · Saturday 20th July at 04:42
The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure · Saturday 20th July at 00:43
Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix.

BBC News · Friday 19th July at 21:00
How a software bug from Crowdstrike affected Microsoft Windows systems around the world.

CrowdStrike says IT problems will take time to fix · Friday 19th July at 14:54
Experts say the manual fix required means it could take days for big organisations to get back to normal.

CrowdStrike and Microsoft: What we know about global IT outage · Friday 19th July at 12:11
A mass IT outage has caused chaos around the world, with major airlines among the victims.

Mass IT outage affects airlines, hospitals, media and banks · Friday 19th July at 10:24
Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike said its update had caused the problem on computers running Windows.

What will future aerial dogfights look like? · Thursday 18th July at 23:01
AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.

Can we make work meetings more bearable? · Thursday 18th July at 07:01
The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants.

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender identity law · Wednesday 17th July at 09:35
Mr Musk wants to move his two high-profile firms from California to Texas over controversial new law.

Tech Life: Athletes using technology to improve performance · Tuesday 16th July at 19:30
How do athletes use technology to improve their performance?

Microsoft's hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger · Tuesday 16th July at 16:09
If the CMA finds there has been a 'merger' between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages · Tuesday 16th July at 10:06
A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss · Tuesday 16th July at 09:56
The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences.

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off? · Tuesday 16th July at 08:31
Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled · Tuesday 16th July at 05:04
Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced.

Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban · Tuesday 16th July at 04:42
The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.

How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers · Monday 15th July at 23:05
In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream? · Saturday 13th July at 02:02
As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users · Friday 12th July at 20:49
The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users.

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm · Thursday 11th July at 23:02
Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system · Thursday 11th July at 21:14
Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts · Thursday 11th July at 14:27
More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance · Wednesday 10th July at 17:54
A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site.

Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring · Wednesday 10th July at 15:05
The devices have high profile users, including Kim Kardashian and and some England footballers.

Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight · Wednesday 10th July at 02:31
The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission.

Tech Life: The tech that refuses to die · Tuesday 9th July at 19:30
We look at old tech that's been around for decades and is still useful.

Is AI the answer for better government services? · Monday 8th July at 23:01
Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice.

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'? · Friday 5th July at 12:02
Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo? · Thursday 4th July at 23:05
A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet.

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one? · Wednesday 3rd July at 23:09
Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff.

Tech Life: If we could talk to the animals · Tuesday 2nd July at 19:30
Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.

How to decode your social media feeds this election · Tuesday 2nd July at 05:12
Marianna Spring talks through the tactics seen on the social media feeds of voters.

The fastest data in the world · Monday 1st July at 23:02
Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing? · Thursday 27th June at 23:06
Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.

What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem? · Wednesday 26th June at 23:08
Tech firms commonly highlight their use of AI, but in some cases it may be exaggerated.

Tech Life: Detecting cancer using AI · Tuesday 25th June at 19:30
The role machine learning can play in accurate blood tests for bowel cancer.

Tech Life: Bionic arms and robotic thumbs · Tuesday 18th June at 19:30
This week Tech Life has a special programme about the technology of artificial limbs.

Could brain-like computers be a 'competition killer'? · Monday 17th June at 23:24
Computers built like brains could be much more energy efficient than current designs.

'We are creating new crops five-times faster' · Wednesday 12th June at 23:06
How artificial intelligence is increasingly helping the arable farming sector.

Investigating crime scenes in virtual reality · Wednesday 12th June at 05:26
A team from the University of Dundee is developing ways to help investigators work out how fires start.

'Insane' amounts of data spurs new storage tech · Tuesday 11th June at 23:03
Storing information with holograms and in glass is being proposed to deal with a deluge of data.

Tech Life: Helping our animal friends · Tuesday 11th June at 19:30
This edition of Tech Life is all about animals and tech.

Concern rises over AI in adult entertainment · Thursday 6th June at 23:19
AI in adult entertainment could have negative effects on society and individuals, experts say.

Could AI put an end to animal testing? · Wednesday 5th June at 23:05
Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs and chemicals.

Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it? · Tuesday 4th June at 23:10
The country has come up with an ambitious plan to become the engine room of the new green economy.

Tech Life: The women dating AI chatbots · Tuesday 4th June at 19:30
What is it like to have an AI boyfriend? The women in China who date chatbots.

Can 'energy hog' hot tubs be greener? · Monday 3rd June at 23:18
Hot tubs are becoming a standard feature at holiday parks, but can they be made more energy efficient?

TikTokers on why they have to delay ‘adulting’ · Friday 31st May at 21:59
People are taking to the app to highlight the difficulty in achieving “traditional” milestones.

Why France's start-up champion has struggled abroad · Thursday 30th May at 23:19
Its appointment booking software is everywhere in France, but Doctolib has struggled to make a dent elsewhere.

Tech Life: Being watched · Tuesday 28th May at 19:30
Words of warning about facial recognition, biometrics and artificial intelligence.

Tech Life: Tackling online abuse of athletes · Tuesday 21st May at 19:30
The Olympics turn to AI to try crack down on online abuse aimed at athletes

How phone theft in London was tackled in the 90s · Tuesday 21st May at 05:25
In 1994, the boom in mobile phones spawned a crime wave of phone thefts in the capital.

Tech Life: Help for cancer patients · Tuesday 14th May at 19:30
The machine that allows patients to take their own blood samples for analysis from home.

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.

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.