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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:55 30 May 2026
 
- Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[14 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1582 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

* Why crucial penalty miss was 'cruel blow' for Arsenal standout Gabriel
[0 hours old]: Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

- US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
[10 hours old]: The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

- 'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
[5 hours old]: People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

- Palace was handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago
[12 hours old]: Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.

- Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
[4 hours old]: The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

- Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
[7 hours old]: Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

- Arne Slot's Liverpool sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace
[11 hours old]: 'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
[1 hours old]: The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

- Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug-driving
[6 hours old]: Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers.

- Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
[5 hours old]: Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

* Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
[1 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

- Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
[5 hours old]: Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".

- Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
[9 hours old]: A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.

- PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'
[3 hours old]: Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.

- Slot sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace
[11 hours old]: 'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

* Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak
[0 hours old]: On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title less than 24 hours after their Champions League final heartbreak.

- PSG retain Champions League with penalty shootout win over Arsenal
[3 hours old]: Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.

- Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
[1 hours old]: Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.

- Defending champion Gauff out of French Open
[2 hours old]: Defending champion Coco Gauff is out of the French Open after a third-round defeat by Anastasia Potapova.

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and in other older news ...

. How one borough is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[22 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

. Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
[23 hours old]: Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

. 'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
[19 hours old]: The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

. Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them
[21 hours old]: Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.

. AI-powered version of Ozzy to appear in city
[109 hours old]: Two companies are working on creating an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar.

. Lego cathedral model completed after 10-year build
[102 hours old]: The Very Reverend Joe Hawes says the project is "testament" to what the community can accomplish.

. Officer who pulled driver from burning car honoured
[113 hours old]: PC Jay Wakefield has been nominated for the Police Federation's National Police Bravery award.

. Basketball-playing robot built by sixth-formers wins tech competition
[89 hours old]: A basketball-playing robot won Friends' School in Lisburn first place at the UK-wide First Tech Challenge robotics competition.

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. By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
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. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[30 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3719 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
[479 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

. Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[31 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[27 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[36 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[55 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[55 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[47 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[52 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[47 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[43 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[64 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

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[54 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[52 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[60 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[56 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
[56 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

. How you can save money on your energy bill
[78 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
[70 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

. Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets
[68 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

. The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
[72 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

. Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
[68 hours old]: The Abn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

. Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
[87 hours old]: A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

. Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
[90 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
[88 hours old]: BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

. Booming AI chip demand helps create two new tn club members
[92 hours old]: SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

. Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
[95 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

. Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
[94 hours old]: Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

. Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
[89 hours old]: Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[71 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[83 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[143 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[165 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[215 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[239 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[287 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[303 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[305 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[383 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[425 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[35 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

. Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
[77 hours old]: Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.

. 'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
[79 hours old]: One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[647 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1007 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
[1528 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
[1726 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[81 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[83 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[125 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[181 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

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[200 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?