Sajid Nawaz Khan

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40 · Thursday 14th May at 06:25
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors · Thursday 14th May at 05:10
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war · Thursday 14th May at 05:09
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial · Thursday 14th May at 00:38
The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel · Wednesday 13th May at 23:22
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Why big tech is betting on cute mascots · Wednesday 13th May at 23:08
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22 people, health ministry says · Wednesday 13th May at 21:14
Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship · Wednesday 13th May at 20:46
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car · Wednesday 13th May at 18:35
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi · Wednesday 13th May at 17:00
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires · Wednesday 13th May at 16:39
Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.

Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up · Wednesday 13th May at 15:35
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek · Wednesday 13th May at 14:40
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek · Wednesday 13th May at 14:40
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact · Wednesday 13th May at 14:16
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot · Wednesday 13th May at 14:00
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers · Wednesday 13th May at 13:46
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation · Wednesday 13th May at 13:37
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

What to know as Trump visits Xi in China · Wednesday 13th May at 13:01
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice · Wednesday 13th May at 11:57
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users · Wednesday 13th May at 11:52
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks · Wednesday 13th May at 11:44
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court · Wednesday 13th May at 11:29
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests · Wednesday 13th May at 08:24
The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material · Wednesday 13th May at 06:04
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever · Wednesday 13th May at 05:01
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack · Wednesday 13th May at 01:59
That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47 · Wednesday 13th May at 00:40
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report · Tuesday 12th May at 22:15
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China · Tuesday 12th May at 22:07
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help? · Tuesday 12th May at 20:28
The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes · Tuesday 12th May at 20:00
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

Tech Life · Tuesday 12th May at 19:45
Crumbling roads and other hazards - can AI make our streets safer?

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury · Tuesday 12th May at 18:51
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency · Tuesday 12th May at 17:55
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates · Tuesday 12th May at 16:19
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data · Tuesday 12th May at 10:31
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children · Tuesday 12th May at 10:01
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike · Tuesday 12th May at 07:36
Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking · Monday 11th May at 23:23
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to · Monday 11th May at 22:12
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.

I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted · Monday 11th May at 22:10
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence · Monday 11th May at 16:10
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK · Monday 11th May at 16:05
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid · Monday 11th May at 12:39
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce · Monday 11th May at 09:26
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City · Monday 11th May at 07:53
Will Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever · Sunday 10th May at 23:33
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war · Sunday 10th May at 21:13
Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak · Sunday 10th May at 20:05
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout · Sunday 10th May at 19:04
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026? · Sunday 10th May at 02:56
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation · Saturday 9th May at 23:08
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it · Saturday 9th May at 23:03
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years · Saturday 9th May at 23:00
The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different · Saturday 9th May at 17:25
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square · Saturday 9th May at 12:12
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy · Saturday 9th May at 08:28
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Tech Now · Saturday 9th May at 01:00
Andrew Rogers explores new tech trials helping people stay underwater for longer.

Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia · Friday 8th May at 19:21
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they're in danger.

Tech Life · Tuesday 5th May at 19:30
A sleep apnoea wearable. Plus, tech to free up hospital beds and a breast health app.

Tech Now · Saturday 2nd May at 01:00
Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.

Tech Life · Tuesday 28th April at 19:32
Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

Tech Life · Tuesday 21st April at 20:15
How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

Tech Now · Saturday 4th April at 01:00
Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

Tech Now · Saturday 28th March at 01:00
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.