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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:55 03 Jan 2026
 
. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
[81 hours old]: The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

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and in other news ...

- What we know about Maduro's capture
[1 hours old]: Maduro and his wife were taken from "a house that was more like a fortress", Donald Trump says.

- I woke to a huge bang in Caracas - nothing has been normal since
[2 hours old]: There is a great sense of uncertainty here over what might happen next, says a BBC producer in Caracas.

* Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
[0 hours old]: The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

- Trump's move to topple Maduro is fraught with risk - what happens next is unclear
[2 hours old]: Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC's Ione Wells.

* Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
[0 hours old]: The PM told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that he won't "shy away from this" but added we "haven't got the full picture at the moment".

- Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
[4 hours old]: It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

- Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK
[4 hours old]: Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

* Murderer among two prisoners on run after absconding on New Year's Day
[0 hours old]: Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them.

- Two die and sea search for third person called off
[2 hours old]: One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.

- Seven night sky spectacles to watch for in 2026
[8 hours old]: This year brings stargazers the chance to delight in an array of celestial events.

- Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
[6 hours old]: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua flies back to the UK following a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

* Oldest former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
[0 hours old]: The miner's son, from Doncaster, died in hospital on 2 January after a short illness.

- Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
[7 hours old]: The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

- BBC reaches agreement with Israeli family for filming in home after 7 October without consent
[3 hours old]: The family who survived the Hamas attack in 2023 call the incident an “intrusion”.

- England's Ben Stokes is a 'lion leading lambs'. He needs team-mates to step up
[6 hours old]: At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

- Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
[7 hours old]: Heavy snowfall created perfect wintry scenes for some, but disruption for others

- Teenage life was an ordeal, until she found her calm with a camera
[3 hours old]: Caitlyn McDonald has Autism and Auditory Processing Disorder - a condition that affects how the brain interprets sounds.

* 'Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic's lights go out'
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday's Old Firm defeat for Celtic.

- 'A lion leading lambs' - Stokes needs England team-mates to step up
[6 hours old]: At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

- Littler 'getting better' as he aims to join greats
[11 hours old]: Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts' greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Championship final.

- Dyche wants perspective as Forest slump continues
[2 hours old]: A year after battling for a place in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest must ensure they avoid ending this season by sinking into the Championship.

- Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
[11 hours old]: As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

- 'People are choosing between feeding their pets or themselves'
[11 hours old]: Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals.

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and in other older news ...

. It's not all about Shakespeare - his wife has a voice too, says Oscar-tipped Hamnet star
[18 hours old]: "She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

. How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
[20 hours old]: Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

. Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
[17 hours old]: Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow - and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.

. Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani
[18 hours old]: Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

. Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode
[18 hours old]: Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

. What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
[22 hours old]: How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

. The prehistoric shark found in a suburban town in Scotland
[178 hours old]: The fossil was so complete experts could see remains of the last meal it ate, 330 million years after it died.

. Baby loss couple recognised in New Year Honours
[116 hours old]: Amy and Ryan Jackson, who set up the Lily Mae Foundation, are awarded British Empire Medals.

. How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
[108 hours old]: A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

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. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[246 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. How did a YouTuber stop federal funding to Minnesota?
[24 hours old]: And can Zohran Mamdani keep up the momentum as New York mayor?

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[60 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
[25 hours old]: A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

. Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
[25 hours old]: The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

. China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
[27 hours old]: It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

. US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
[28 hours old]: The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

. Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[41 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[57 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[66 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[67 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[75 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

. Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
[79 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.

. US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
[79 hours old]: It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
[90 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

. Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[103 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[116 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[118 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[112 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[108 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[138 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[126 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[127 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[131 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[128 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[138 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[132 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[150 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[42 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[110 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[282 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[305 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[378 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[402 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[412 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[450 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[474 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[546 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Charity provides hot lunches as temperatures drop
[26 hours old]: Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is "even more important" in winter.

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[32 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[843 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[954 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1042 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1763 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1950 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
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. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[388 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.