Sajid Nawaz Khan

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor · Saturday 14th March at 08:11
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths · Saturday 14th March at 05:59
The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank · Saturday 14th March at 02:47
The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.

Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties · Saturday 14th March at 02:28
The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran · Saturday 14th March at 01:21
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

Tech Now · Saturday 14th March at 01:00
Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona.

More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say · Saturday 14th March at 00:53
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house · Saturday 14th March at 00:39
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

In photos: Tracing India's history through its chairs · Saturday 14th March at 00:13
An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so · Saturday 14th March at 00:02
The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame · Saturday 14th March at 00:02
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition · Saturday 14th March at 00:02
The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

Family of Michigan synagogue suspect killed in Lebanon airstrike, officials say · Friday 13th March at 23:36
The FBI said the suspect had large quantities of fireworks and petrol in his vehicle when it caught fire after ramming a synagogue on Thursday.

'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going? · Friday 13th March at 23:08
Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime · Friday 13th March at 22:02
A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

Cuba confirms negotiations with US as country faces effects of oil blockade · Friday 13th March at 22:00
Cuba's president confirmed the talks in a national broadcast as the country also said it would release 51 prisoners in "goodwill" gesture.

Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m · Friday 13th March at 21:50
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe · Friday 13th March at 21:28
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled · Friday 13th March at 17:12
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive · Friday 13th March at 16:38
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war · Friday 13th March at 16:12
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast · Friday 13th March at 15:55
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Iranians react to new supreme leader's first address · Friday 13th March at 15:53
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test · Friday 13th March at 15:35
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe · Friday 13th March at 12:57
The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition · Friday 13th March at 11:47
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated · Friday 13th March at 10:43
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue · Friday 13th March at 10:16
The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn · Friday 13th March at 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel · Friday 13th March at 03:15
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs · Friday 13th March at 03:04
Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.

'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded in the Gulf · Friday 13th March at 01:47
Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds · Friday 13th March at 01:16
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris · Friday 13th March at 00:15
The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico · Thursday 12th March at 22:23
Athletes will visit the FBI academy this weekend to give a seminar on fighting techniques and tactics.

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian detainee · Thursday 12th March at 20:36
The Israeli military's top lawyer cites "exceptional circumstances" for dropping the case involving a Palestinian man held at Sde Teiman military prison.

Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash · Thursday 12th March at 17:49
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions · Thursday 12th March at 16:41
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election · Thursday 12th March at 15:25
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? · Thursday 12th March at 10:20
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s · Thursday 12th March at 09:26
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician · Thursday 12th March at 06:31
Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war · Thursday 12th March at 00:20
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration · Wednesday 11th March at 22:46
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts · Wednesday 11th March at 16:52
This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

UK PlayStation users could be owed billions · Wednesday 11th March at 13:34
Lawyers say Sony was able to set prices without competition.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom · Wednesday 11th March at 00:00
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos · Tuesday 10th March at 21:20
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Tech Life · Tuesday 10th March at 20:30
We speak to a “chatter” on OnlyFans, who sends explicit messages on behalf of models.

Fortnite-maker raising in-game currency prices 'to help pay the bills' · Tuesday 10th March at 18:03
Epic Games said it had to increase the price as the cost of running the game had "gone up a lot"

Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials · Tuesday 10th March at 17:35
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".

BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line · Tuesday 10th March at 17:07
Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

Tech Life · Tuesday 3rd March at 20:30
The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today

Tech Life · Tuesday 24th February at 21:00
Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.

Tech Life · Tuesday 17th February at 20:30
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills

Tech Now · Saturday 14th February at 01:00
Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

Tech Now · Saturday 7th February at 01:00
Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden.

Tech Now · Saturday 31st January at 01:00
Alasdair Keane visits the Olympic training centre in Oslo.