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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:15 23 Apr 2026
 
* Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
[0 hours old]: The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.

- Travelodge gave us keys to other people's rooms twice in a week
[6 hours old]: John Nowell says his key card allowed him into a room that was occupied by a guest taking a shower.

. Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
[36 hours old]: The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
[42 hours old]: Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[682 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
[2457 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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and in other news ...

- High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[6 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
[6 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

* Riot police to deploy on French beaches under new deal to stop illegal Channel migrant crossings
[0 hours old]: The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.

- Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
[6 hours old]: Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.

- The furious debate over building houses on golf courses
[10 hours old]: Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?

- Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
[12 hours old]: School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.

* Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge
[0 hours old]: Evie and her mother were enjoying a day trip to south Wales when they came across the amphibian.

- No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
[1 hours old]: Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

* Prince Louis holiday photo released to mark eighth birthday
[1 hours old]: The portrait was taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.

- How Russell is surprising himself in title race - and the positives of F1's new rules
[3 hours old]: George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

- Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2
[14 hours old]: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

- 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon
[9 hours old]: The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.

- Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize
[1 hours old]: Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented "a compelling reflection of contemporary British art".

- 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
[15 hours old]: Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

- 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
[10 hours old]: A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.

- Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'
[10 hours old]: The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.

- 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy
[3 hours old]: Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

- UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[1 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

- US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
[2 hours old]: Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.

- Lonely veterans' activity fund spent on Royal British Legion building upgrade
[12 hours old]: A branch in County Armagh was awarded £140,000 from a charity to deliver three projects for veterans, but internal reports show that only £41,000 went on these schemes.

- Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis
[6 hours old]: From illegal cigarettes to cocaine - we go undercover on Britain's high streets.

- Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win
[14 hours old]: Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?

- How Russell is surprising himself in F1 title race
[3 hours old]: George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.

- Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments
[1 hours old]: Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell’s continued presence at the Indian Premier League.

- Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles.

* Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76
[0 hours old]: Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.



* Joyce set for Six Nations comeback five months after giving birth
[1 hours old]: Alisha Joyce is on the bench for Wales to face England just five months after giving birth to her son Ralphie.

* Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[1 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

- AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[4 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

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

* Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[0 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

- China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[13 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

* Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity'
[0 hours old]: Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet
[16 hours old]: Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

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. Keir Starmer v The Civil Service
[16 hours old]: What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

. Discover the surprising wildlife of London
[2693 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[23 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[17 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

. UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[26 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[24 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[20 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

. Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay
[24 hours old]: The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.

. Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire
[24 hours old]: The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

. World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war
[28 hours old]: Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

. War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'
[29 hours old]: How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
[35 hours old]: Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

. From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
[40 hours old]: He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

. Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
[37 hours old]: Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

. OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
[40 hours old]: The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work
[44 hours old]: The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

. Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets
[47 hours old]: Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

. New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years
[53 hours old]: Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

. Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
[50 hours old]: One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

. Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
[47 hours old]: The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[60 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
[84 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[156 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[180 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[227 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[251 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[297 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[324 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[348 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[372 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
[18 hours old]: NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

. Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
[19 hours old]: Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

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

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[108 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
[628 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
[827 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[18 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[61 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.

. New media space opens in Hull to help city's creatives
[69 hours old]: Hull’s creative scene has a new home, with green screens, cameras and a mini radio studio.