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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:35 03 May 2026
 
- Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[9 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

- Watch: How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
[14 hours old]: BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2705 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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* Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
[1 hours old]: Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

- Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
[2 hours old]: Police said the explosion was "suspicious" but was not being treated as a terrorist incident.

- Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response
[7 hours old]: The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropriate forum".

- Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
[3 hours old]: Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

- Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
[10 hours old]: The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

- Police probe link between drive-by shooting and stabbing
[4 hours old]: The possibility a drive-by shooting and a stabbing in Brixton are linked is being examined by police.

- Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
[3 hours old]: Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

- Mild and mostly dry bank holiday but heavy showers possible for some
[3 hours old]: Temperatures across the UK are expected to take a dip, with the potential for some heavy showers and thunder in some areas.

- Watch: Huge crowd attends Shakira's free Copacabana beach concert
[10 hours old]: Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

- Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
[6 hours old]: The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

- Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
[5 hours old]: Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

* Police conclude search at religious group's HQ
[1 hours old]: Cheshire Police were searching a property used by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

- Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying
[4 hours old]: Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

- Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
[8 hours old]: How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

- Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool
[3 hours old]: Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday.

- In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price
[6 hours old]: The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

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and in other older news ...

. The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
[19 hours old]: President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

. Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
[19 hours old]: The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

. The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
[19 hours old]: Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

. What death doulas can teach us about dying
[19 hours old]: Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

. Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
[17 hours old]: Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

. From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
[19 hours old]: Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

. King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
[18 hours old]: The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[70 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[67 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[805 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[17 hours old]: Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

. Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[19 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

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

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[45 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

. Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[47 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[49 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[45 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[51 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[51 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[53 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[67 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[55 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

. What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[74 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[57 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[54 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[58 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[61 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[66 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[66 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[75 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[75 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[72 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[73 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[81 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[91 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
[139 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
[163 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
[235 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[259 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
[242 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[307 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[331 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[54 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

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

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[55 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[56 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[355 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
[876 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
[1074 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[105 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[148 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[241 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[253 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.