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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:35 28 Jul 2026
 
- Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?
[4 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

- Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears
[2 hours old]: Joe Cordina, 34, was charged in connection with an incident outside a petrol station in February.

- Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
[4 hours old]: For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.


and in other news ...

- Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[3 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

* French patrol boat appears to fire gunshots in the Channel during MP's BBC interview
[0 hours old]: Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

- Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
[2 hours old]: The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

- Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
[3 hours old]: The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.

- US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
[4 hours old]: The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

* Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two
[0 hours old]: Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

- Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
[13 hours old]: A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

- House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up
[1 hours old]: She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.

* 'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with destructive wildfires
[0 hours old]: Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

* Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
[0 hours old]: Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

- The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
[8 hours old]: The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

* Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
[0 hours old]: Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

- ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating
[13 hours old]: Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

- How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?
[8 hours old]: Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

- Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?
[5 hours old]: Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?

- How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
[3 hours old]: July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.

* Search begins for King's new top aide
[0 hours old]: The King will need a new private secretary, with Sir Clive Alderton stepping down next year.

* Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
[1 hours old]: The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.

- Local match goes viral over cheating claim
[4 hours old]: A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.

- 'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording
[6 hours old]: Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.

- Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire
[2 hours old]: Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots in large areas of smouldering moorland in the Highlands.

- Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released
[6 hours old]: Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time.

- Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world
[8 hours old]: Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.

- Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs
[2 hours old]: Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.

- Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
[4 hours old]: A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.

- Zidane confirmed as France head coach
[4 hours old]: Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.

- 'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?
[5 hours old]: Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.

- Is struggling Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?
[5 hours old]: Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?

- Schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14 in England, Burnham says
[3 hours old]: The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

- What you wear can help you get a job - here's how
[2 hours old]: While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

- Johnson & Johnson offers up to .5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
[11 hours old]: The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

- Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors
[3 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

- Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[14 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

- Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

- Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
[8 hours old]: Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs.


and in other older news ...

. Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
[21 hours old]: A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.

. As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
[16 hours old]: The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.

. BBC News app
[10895 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[94 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[148 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
[18 hours old]: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.

. Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
[22 hours old]: The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

. Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
[27 hours old]: The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
[38 hours old]: The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

. Shein swings to m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
[35 hours old]: The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

. Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
[23 hours old]: The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.


. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[61 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[183 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[206 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[350 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[374 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[470 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[517 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[614 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Average income down in real terms, survey says
[20 hours old]: The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published.

. 'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
[26 hours old]: The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.

. Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
[32 hours old]: Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[662 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
[1142 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
[1214 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
[1470 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
[2054 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[70 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[104 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[113 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[123 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[126 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.


 
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