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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:55 11 May 2026
 
- British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
[3 hours old]: The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

- US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'
[1 hours old]: One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.

- How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
[3 hours old]: The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

- How worried should we be about hantavirus?
[9 hours old]: Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?

. This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[19 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

- The hospital taking in Britons from hantavirus-hit ship - six years after being used for Covid quarantine
[7 hours old]: The Merseyside site was last used to isolate those arriving from China at the start of the Covid pandemic.

- Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[7 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[74 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1122 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 ...

* Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
[1 hours old]: Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

- Watch: Macron interrupts speaker to tell audience to be quiet
[2 hours old]: The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

- Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam
[2 hours old]: More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.

* Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'
[0 hours old]: The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

- Campbell's Bluebird back on Coniston Water almost 60 years after fatal record attempt
[2 hours old]: The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.

- Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host
[3 hours old]: The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.

* Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
[0 hours old]: The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.

- Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not intend to endanger life, court hears
[1 hours old]: A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

- Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
[4 hours old]: Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

- Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
[6 hours old]: The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.

- Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
[6 hours old]: A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

- 'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

- Oil price predicted to remain above 0 for rest of year
[1 hours old]: Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low 0s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

* UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
[1 hours old]: Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

- Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc
[5 hours old]: The complaint concerned claims made on a Panorama episode on Kaba, who was killed in 2022.

- Man who killed wife with hammer not fit for release, Parole Board rules
[5 hours old]: A parole board rules that man jailed for killing his estranged wife is not fit for release from prison.

- TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[2 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

* Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
[0 hours old]: The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

- Five 'fouls' in one move - breaking down Premier League corner chaos
[3 hours old]: The Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. It came to a head at West Ham on Sunday, when the VAR could have penalised any one of a handful of potential fouls.

- An opener, spinner & fast bowlers - England's first Test decisions
[3 hours old]: Who will make the cut when England name their first Test squad of the summer?

- What does future hold for Barcelona striker Rashford?
[3 hours old]: Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico.

- 'It breaks my heart' – legend Mead to leave Arsenal
[4 hours old]: Beth Mead says it "breaks her heart" to leave Arsenal after it is announced the forward will depart the club at the end of the season.

- Ex-goalkeeper Martyn savours England cricket call
[8 hours old]: Former football goalkeeper Nigel Martyn is eyeing the chance to join a pantheon of Englishmen to become 'dual internationals'.

- British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[7 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

- Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[3 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

* Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
[0 hours old]: A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

- Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[9 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


- Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[13 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

- Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[13 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

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and in other older news ...

. Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
[22 hours old]: The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.

. The summer England's World Cup 'golden generation' lost its shine, twenty years on
[18 hours old]: It was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.

. Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
[16 hours old]: There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

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. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[78 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Scottish mockumentary about two brothers' Eurovision dreams
[17605 hours old]: Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[19 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

. My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[19 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

. No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[19 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

. Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[16 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[67 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[76 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[82 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[70 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[79 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[89 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[82 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
[99 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
[91 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

. World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
[86 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[60 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[58 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[115 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[163 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[259 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[283 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[331 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[355 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[427 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[451 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[435 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[77 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[187 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
[547 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
[1068 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
[1266 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[107 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[126 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[155 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[296 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.