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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 04 Jun 2026
 
- Tube strike usage higher than Tuesday, TfL says
[2 hours old]: Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union walked out on Thursday for a second day of strike action.

. Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal
[79 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1700 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 ...

- Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
[2 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, 42, Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24.

* Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM
[1 hours old]: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer mets the family of Henry Nowak at 10 Downing Street.

- How misinformation about student's murder sent two people into hiding
[1 hours old]: A former police officer wrongly identified as being at the scene of Henry Nowak's arrest and death said she is scared for her safety.

- Man shot with crossbow on university campus
[2 hours old]: A member of staff was attacked on the Guildford campus on Thursday morning, says the university.

- Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach
[2 hours old]: Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

* Kate hugs mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
[1 hours old]: The Princess of Wales encourages an emotional cancer patient at The Christie by saying "you can do it!"

* Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
[0 hours old]: The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

- Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
[6 hours old]: The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

- Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew missing, says lawyer
[2 hours old]: British lawyer David Haigh lost contact with Zeynab Javadli on Tuesday and the BBC has been told her home in Dubai is locked and empty.

* Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
[0 hours old]: The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

- Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
[7 hours old]: The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

- Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
[3 hours old]: Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

- 'I lost thousands in savings': The home buyers hit by Lifetime ISA penalties
[15 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

- Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
[15 hours old]: In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

- Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
[15 hours old]: People from Mayhill and Townhill say perceptions of their estate are very different to the reality.

- Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
[9 hours old]: Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

- Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
[3 hours old]: X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

- Harry and Meghan share new photos to celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday
[10 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a picture of their daughter Lilibet, calling her "our dream girl".

- Husband of alleged victim in Donaldson abuse trial breaks down as he gives evidence
[5 hours old]: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

- Heat experts say World Cup water bottle ban puts fans at risk
[10 hours old]: Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

- Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
[10 hours old]: Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

- Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool
[2 hours old]: Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

* Robinson ready to put in hard work after dream return
[0 hours old]: Ollie Robinson says his dream return to the England Test has come after rediscovering his "love of the game" in recent months.

* How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run
[0 hours old]: Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.

- What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
[4 hours old]: With falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity, could the biggest World Cup ever see swathes of empty seats?

- Title Antonelli's to lose, says team-mate Russell
[4 hours old]: George Russell says this year's world championship is Kimi Antonelli's "to lose" after the Briton's retirement from the last race in Canada.

- Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ
[1 hours old]: England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs.

- Musk's SpaceX share sale: Four things you need to know
[4 hours old]: From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

- SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[13 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.


- 'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
[15 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

- Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
[10 hours old]: The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

* 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
[0 hours old]: Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

- 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[15 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

- Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life
[6 hours old]: Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

- Witness History
[14 hours old]: How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

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. Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
[16 hours old]: The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
[21 hours old]: As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

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. By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
[28 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[148 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
[591 hours old]: Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

. The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
[71 hours old]: Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[21 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[45 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[21 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

. US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[29 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[30 hours old]: "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[45 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[47 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[39 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[51 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[51 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[57 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[49 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

. Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[56 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[61 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[58 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[62 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

. London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[65 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

. China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[61 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[74 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[76 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[69 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[93 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

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

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[189 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
[202 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
[261 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
[283 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
[333 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[357 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
[405 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?
[421 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'
[423 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
[501 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
[543 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[39 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[45 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[81 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[182 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[765 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
[1125 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
[1646 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 a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[199 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
[201 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
[243 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.