Ex-Afghan president says decision to flee Kabul made in 'minutes'

Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani on Thursday described fleeing the Taliban's victory march on Kabul, saying the decision had been taken in "minutes" and that he did not know he was leaving the country until he was taking off. Ghani told BBC's Radio 4 "Today" programme that on the morning of August...

Share:

Read More

Saudi Arabia boosts pandemic measures at Grand Mosque

Saudi Arabia reimposed social distancing measures at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, after recording the highest number of infections in months. Workers have returned floor markings removed on October 17 to guide people to social distance in and around the Grand Mosque. Saudi authorities said they will...

Share:

Read More

NHS Covid app sends record number of 'pings'

The alerts ask people to test or self-isolate after contact with someone who had a positive result. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59840471?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021

From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59309768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59818800?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

China ride-hailing giant Didi sees losses deepen after crackdown

This month the company announced that it would move its share listing from New York to Hong Kong. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59824407?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59824404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation'

Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59818796?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

TikTok moderator sues over 'psychological trauma'

Candie Frazier says her mental health suffered after watching "extreme and graphic" video content. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59819664?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

CES 2022: More firms cancel in-person appearances

The major consumer technology trade show continues to suffer fallout from the spread of Omicron. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59818791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Vinyl sales soared again in 2021, thanks to Abba

The pop icons' surprise return helped UK vinyl sales top five million for the first time since 1990. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59808695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Afghan women protest against 'Taliban killings' of ex-soldiers

A crowd of women marched through the Afghan capital on Tuesday, accusing Taliban authorities of covertly killing soldiers who served the former US-backed regime. Around 30 women gathered near a mosque in the centre of Kabul and marched a few hundred metres chanting “justice, justice” before they were...

Share:

Read More

Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

The League of Legends maker agrees to settle a 2018 gender discrimination class-action lawsuit source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59809774?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59810383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Advice issued as drone spooks resting seals

A marine conservation charity is asking drone operators to keep their distance from seals. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-59804164?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN

The SpaceX boss was attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59806499?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

More than 4,500 flights cancelled, delayed due to Omicron variant

Over 2,000 flights have been cancelled and thousands delayed around the world as the highly infectious Omicron variant disrupts holiday travel. According to tracking website Flightaware.com at 1540 GMT on Friday, a total of 2,118 flights had been cancelled worldwide, including 500 flights originating...

Share:

Read More

Tear gas fired at anti-coup rallies in Sudan

Thousands of Sudanese protesters rallied on Saturday two months after a military coup, demanding soldiers “go back to the barracks” and calling for a transition to civilian rule. Waving flags, beating drums, dancing and chanting, crowds marched on the streets of Khartoum despite a heavy deployment...

Share:

Read More

Putin says insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is 'violation of religious freedom'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that insulting Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) does not count as an expression of artistic freedom but is a "violation of religious freedom", according to state news agency TASS. Putin made these remarks during his annual press conference in Moscow...

Share:

Read More

Eco-laundry hopes to clean up how we wash clothes

A start-up from Oxford is hoping to make laundry more environmentally friendly. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59785567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-59784118?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Bangladesh ferry fire kills at least 37

At least 37 people were killed when an overcrowded night ferry caught fire in Bangladesh on Friday, police said, as terrified passengers jumped overboard to escape the blaze. The latest maritime tragedy to hit the impoverished low-lying nation happened in the early hours in a river near Jhalokathi,...

Share:

Read More

Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59781310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59768617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Intel apologises to China over supplier advice

The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59769393?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59760490?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Chinese regulator pauses partnership with Alibaba

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell security flaw. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59760486?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

N.Korea's Kim praises 'fresh heyday' in China relations as longtime envoy departs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised outgoing Chinese Ambassador Li Jinjun for helping to improve relations between Pyongyang and Beijing, state media reported on Thursday, as the envoy left office after seven years in the post. Kim's comments were conveyed to Li by Choe Ryong Hae, a top official...

Share:

Read More

Suicide bomber killed at Kabul passport office gate

A suicide bomber was killed at the gate of a passport office in the Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday, a government spokesman said, and several people were injured in the blast, according to unconfirmed reports. A spokesman for Afghanistan's interior ministry said the attacker was shot and killed while...

Share:

Read More

AstraZeneca vaccine booster works against Omicron, Oxford lab study finds

A three-dose course of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the rapidly-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, the pharmaceutical company said on Thursday, citing data from an Oxford University lab study. Findings from the study, yet to be published in a peer-reviewed medical journal,...

Share:

Read More

Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats

President Vladimir Putin warned on Tuesday that Russia was prepared to take military steps in response to “unfriendly” Western actions over the Ukraine conflict, in a sharp escalation of rhetoric. The Russian president has for weeks accused the United States and the Washington-led Nato military alliance...

Share:

Read More

US ready to infuse liquidity into Afghan economy

The United States is working with various UN agencies to find ways for infusing liquidity into the Afghan economy, the US State Department said. The announcement, made at a news briefing in Washington, followed another statement by a State Department official in Islamabad on Monday, saying that the...

Share:

Read More

Zee-Sony merger will create an Indian entertainment giant

Zee and Sony announced they will merge their television channels, film assets and streaming platforms. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-59752065?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens

BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59744569?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Arsenal fan token posts broke advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority said the club 'failed to illustrate the risk of the investment'. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59730984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59732940?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Nationwide customers hit by payment delays

Problems with inbound and outgoing payments mean some people face issues receiving their wages. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59747677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375

The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to 375 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food. The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas after Super Typhoon Rai left homes, hospitals and...

Share:

Read More

Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59737194?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

China Mobile to raise up to $8.8bn in Shanghai share listing

The firm was kicked off the New York Stock Exchange due to rules imposed by Donald Trump. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59737199?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59576867?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes to people who hadn't been jabbed. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59725531?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site

The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59730010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion

Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-59732499?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

China achieved considerable progress in developing democracy: Beijing

On the centenary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China said the country has "achieved considerable progress in developing democracy" to meet the requirements of modernization and the people's expectations for a democratic set-up. However,...

Share:

Read More

Lira plunges again after Erdogan rules out higher rates

Turkey's troubled lira shed a further five per cent against the dollar on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cited Muslim teachings to justify not raising interest rates to stabilise the currency. Erdogan has pushed the central bank to sharply lower borrowing costs despite the annual rate...

Share:

Read More

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Amazon account after breast revealed on air

Amazon-owned Twitch bans Spanish Amazon Prime Video channel after host's breast revealed during live show. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59730006?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Nreal Light: Augmented reality specs put to the test

BBC Click's Chris Fox finds out what Nreal's augmented reality specs can do. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59723196?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

China artificial intelligence firm relaunches SenseTime $767m listing

SenseTime's share sale was suspended last week after the US imposed an investment ban on the firm. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59722830?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59674930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

How to read your weather app

What you need to know about weather forecasts on your phone source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/59638765?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Virtual reality worship: What carols at home looks like this Christmas

The Church of England has released a series of virtual reality carols source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59702426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

How to avoid gadget frustration on Christmas Day

Modern tech gifts might not be ready to work straight away - are you ready for Christmas morning? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59699296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59651334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Omicron coronavirus cases surge in UK, scientists see bigger wave

Britain reported a surge in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant on Saturday which government advisors said could be just the tip of the iceberg, and London's mayor declared a "major incident" to help the city's hospitals cope. The number of Omicron cases recorded across the country hit almost...

Share:

Read More

BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam

The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59659881?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59703523?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

GirlsDoPorn victims win rights to their videos

More than 400 people can now demand the illegally obtained films be removed from websites. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59699234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

US sanctions drone-maker DJI

The Treasury Department puts the Chinese drone giant DJI on an investment blacklist. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59703521?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan to attend OIC summit on Afghanistan

Saudi delegates reached Islamabad on Friday to attend an extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled to take place on December 19, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The moot was proposed by Saudi Arabia last month, following...

Share:

Read More

US recognises Pakistan's efforts to counter terrorism in 2020

The annual US report on terrorism has recognised Pakistan’s efforts in 2020 to counter terror financing and restrain Indian-backed militant groups from conducting attacks in Pakistan. In the report, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Pakistan has made some important contributions to...

Share:

Read More

Meta bans surveillance-for-hire firms for targeting users

Facebook's owner is to alert about 50,000 people in more than 100 countries about "malicious" actions. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59692240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Millions more get fibre broadband but take-up lags

Eight million more homes have access to full-fibre broadband but fewer than a quarter choose to upgrade. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59683884?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Sainsbury's payroll hit by Kronos attack

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and US source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59683889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

US approves bill to appoint special envoy for combating Islamophobia

The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to approve a Democratic proposal for a US State Department office to address anti-Muslim bias, after a Republican congresswoman used an Islamophobic slur against a Democratic colleague. The House backed the bill in a party-line vote of 219-212. The...

Share:

Read More

TikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house

Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59683084?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Xi supports Putin’s pursuit of guarantees from West

Chinese President Xi Jinping supported Russian President Vladimir Putin in his push to get Western security guarantees precluding Nato’s eastward expansion, the Kremlin said on Wednesday after the two leaders held a virtual summit. Putin and Xi spoke as Moscow faces heightened tensions with the West...

Share:

Read More

Former generals, envoys want US to rebuild Afghan banking system

Twelve former US generals and ambassadors have urged the Biden administration to help rebuild a banking system in Afghanistan to prevent a total collapse of the Afghan state. “In addition to food and medicine, Afghanistan needs a stable medium of exchange and a functioning banking system to avoid...

Share:

Read More

Reddit: Social media platform files to go public

Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59678451?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Log4shell: US demands Christmas Eve deadline for hack fix

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59669297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Europe sees spike in omicron cases, weighs new restrictions

With more cases of the omicron coronavirus variant are being reported across Europe, countries are bracing for a new wave and weighing additional measures. “There is a tidal wave of omicron coming,” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday warned, urging citizens to receive COVID-19 booster shots. Only...

Share:

Read More

US says it is ready to move forward with fighter jet sale to UAE

The United States said on Wednesday it was ready to move forward with the sale of F-35 fighter jets and drones to the United Arab Emirates after Abu Dhabi told Washington it would suspend talks on the $23-billion deal that also includes munitions. The deal was signed under then-President Donald Trump...

Share:

Read More

Google will fire employees who refuse vaccinations, report says

A leaked memo warns employees who do not follow vaccine policy that they could lose their jobs. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59669839?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Instagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse

The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59638311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Apple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears

Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59654726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARAN...

Share:

Read More

Moscow vetoes resolution at UN casting climate change as threat to world peace

Russia on Monday vetoed a first-of-its-kind UN Security Council resolution casting climate change as a threat to international peace and security, sinking a years-long effort to make global warming more central to decision-making in the UN’s most powerful body. Spearheaded by Ireland and Niger, the...

Share:

Read More

Blinken touts deeper US engagement amid concern over 'aggressive' China

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday touted a US strategy to deepen its Asian treaty alliances, offering to boost defence and intelligence work with partners in an Indo-Pacific region increasingly concerned over China's "aggressive actions". During a visit to Indonesia, Blinken described the...

Share:

Read More