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Pakistan: Imran Khan remanded in custody

After his arrest which led to big protests, the ex prime minister will be held for 8 days.

A court in Pakistan has remanded former prime minister Imran Khan in custody for eight days, in a corruption case that has sparked nationwide protests. Hundreds of people have now been arrested in the protests after Khan was arrested on Tuesday. We'll explain what's happening and speak to people across Pakistan.

In Kenya, the leader of a cult - Paul Nthenge Mackenzie - is in court today, accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven more quickly. Police are investigating the deaths of more than 130 of his followers - hundreds more people are reported to be missing. We'll speak to our correspondent there to find out more.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could make scams and misinformation harder to spot. Speaking to the BBC, he said AI content should be clearly labelled, and regulation was needed for the sector. So what will the future look like if AI continues? We'll speak to three experts to find out.

(Photo: PTI supporters protest a day after security forces raided Imran Khan house, Karachi, Pakistan - 19 Mar 2023. Credit: Photo by SHAHZAIB AKBER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

50 minutes

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Wed 10 May 202315:06GMT

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  • Wed 10 May 202315:06GMT

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