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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:15 21 Jun 2026
 
- Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
[14 hours old]: British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

. Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
[91 hours old]: A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[62 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[63 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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and in other news ...

- US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
[1 hours old]: The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

* Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
[0 hours old]: Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".

- Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
[7 hours old]: Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

- Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
[10 hours old]: After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

- King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
[9 hours old]: For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

- Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
[1 hours old]: Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

- Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
[6 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

- From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
[6 hours old]: It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

- Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media
[7 hours old]: If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

- Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
[5 hours old]: Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

- At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
[6 hours old]: Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

- Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
[4 hours old]: The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

- Three men killed following fire in west London
[6 hours old]: The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.

- Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
[7 hours old]: A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

- France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
[5 hours old]: Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.

- Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
[8 hours old]: The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

- 'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'
[2 hours old]: Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.

- Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose
[4 hours old]: Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.

- Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew
[8 hours old]: Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.

- Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
[11 hours old]: Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

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and in other older news ...

. Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
[18 hours old]: After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment
[30 hours old]: Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.

. Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
[20 hours old]: There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

. 'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
[97 hours old]: Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

. Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
[113 hours old]: The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

. Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
[88 hours old]: The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

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. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
[47 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[81 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
[197 hours old]: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[42 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[38 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[45 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[47 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[55 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[55 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[44 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[65 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[67 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[64 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[73 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[83 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[86 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[92 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[103 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[94 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[97 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[105 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[100 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[114 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[117 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

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

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[115 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[135 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[79 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[126 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[151 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[223 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[247 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[295 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[319 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[391 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

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

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[463 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
[487 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
[558 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?
[583 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
[595 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
[655 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[39 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[45 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
[49 hours old]: Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[247 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
[319 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
[575 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
[1159 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
[1519 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
[18 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[40 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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