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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:35 02 May 2026
 
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[897 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2672 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?


and in other news ...

- Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
[4 hours old]: The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

- 'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
[4 hours old]: British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

- US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
[1 hours old]: The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

- Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
[9 hours old]: The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

* Bomb hoax arrest after Peter Kay show evacuated
[0 hours old]: A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

- These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
[1 hours old]: Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

- Bermuda welcomes King Charles with boats, dancing and cake-cutting
[2 hours old]: Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

- My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it
[10 hours old]: Children's author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast.

- Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
[10 hours old]: A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

- Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
[10 hours old]: Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

- There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep
[9 hours old]: The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

- Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
[14 hours old]: For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

- Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
[7 hours old]: Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

* Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond
[0 hours old]: In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

- 'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
[4 hours old]: In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

- Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[12 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

- The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'
[5 hours old]: Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers.

* Highlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland
[1 hours old]: Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

- Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards
[11 hours old]: The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

* Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies
[0 hours old]: Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

- All but safe? Leeds ease 'anxiety' - and increase pressure on others
[10 hours old]: No club has ever been relegated with 43 points at the end of a Premier League season - so have Leeds already done enough to secure survival?

- 'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader
[4 hours old]: Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.

- England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer
[2 hours old]: England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.

* DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks
[1 hours old]: American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.

- The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal
[4 hours old]: As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.

- Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[14 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

- Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[1 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

- Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[12 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[8803 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[37 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[34 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[772 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[16 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[18 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[34 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[18 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[20 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[34 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[22 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

. What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[41 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[24 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[21 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[25 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[28 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[33 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[33 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[42 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[41 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[39 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[40 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[48 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[52 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[58 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[106 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[130 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[201 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[226 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[209 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[274 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[298 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[21 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[21 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[22 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[23 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[322 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[843 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1041 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[71 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[72 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[115 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[207 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[220 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.


 
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