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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:35 18 Aug 2026
 
- Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
[3 hours old]: The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

- Boy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers
[9 hours old]: A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

- 'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days
[10 hours old]: A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say.

- Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
[14 hours old]: Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[268 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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- Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
[8 hours old]: Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

- Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
[2 hours old]: An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

- Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
[6 hours old]: Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

- BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea
[3 hours old]: Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

- Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'
[4 hours old]: The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

- Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
[3 hours old]: Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

- Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held
[6 hours old]: Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

- Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
[1 hours old]: After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.

- Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK
[3 hours old]: Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September.

- Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison
[3 hours old]: Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.

- Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption
[8 hours old]: South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.

- To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
[4 hours old]: As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

* What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death
[0 hours old]: Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police.

- Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
[4 hours old]: A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.

- The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'
[2 hours old]: The PM exchanging text messages with a person posing as Donald Trump's chief is prominent across Tuesday's papers.

- Hayden Panettiere's life of struggles alongside screen success
[15 hours old]: She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

- Australia's mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing - here's what you need to know
[9 hours old]: The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

- Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
[8 hours old]: Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

- Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
[6 hours old]: The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

- Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says
[13 hours old]: Millions of phones across England and Wales bleeped with a "severe alert" notification on Friday.

- Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
[10 hours old]: The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.


- Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails
[11 hours old]: Michael Marra and Joe Fagan secured enough to support to run to replace Anas Sarwar.

- Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
[11 hours old]: Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.

- Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
[6 hours old]: Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

- LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
[8 hours old]: LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

- Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez
[13 hours old]: Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

- Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
[7 hours old]: Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

- US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms
[3 hours old]: Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.

- Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios
[9 hours old]: The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.

- Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner
[14 hours old]: The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai.

- 'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
[15 hours old]: Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

- Business Daily
[7 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

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. Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial
[22 hours old]: US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

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. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
[114 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

. 'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
[20 hours old]: Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[78 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
[28 hours old]: New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

. Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record m
[25 hours old]: The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

. Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
[20 hours old]: The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

. Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected
[22 hours old]: Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

. India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill
[28 hours old]: India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.

. Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
[71 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

. I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
[51 hours old]: Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
[88 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
[91 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
[83 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

. US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
[91 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[101 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

. 'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
[101 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[110 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

. Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
[109 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

. Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
[110 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
[113 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

. Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
[112 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

. Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
[109 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[124 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

. Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
[148 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[172 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[190 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[268 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[278 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[275 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[316 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[317 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[316 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
[45 hours old]: Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.

. Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
[83 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[627 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[1156 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1636 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1708 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1964 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[82 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

. The Global Story
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