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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 05 May 2026
 
- Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
[4 hours old]: Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

- Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
[2 hours old]: Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.

- Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
[5 hours old]: While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

. Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[59 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

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


and in other news ...

- Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
[9 hours old]: The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

- Woman, 35, died in explosion after ex-partner 'forced entry' into her home
[3 hours old]: Police officers are treating the death of Jo Shaw as a homicide.

- Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks
[4 hours old]: The director of public prosecutions has told prosecutors in England and Wales to bring charges more quickly.

- Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
[2 hours old]: The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

- No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says
[2 hours old]: The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".

- Lidl's new loyalty scheme less generous, shoppers say
[4 hours old]: Under the changed system customers collect points rather than reward coupons, with £1 spent equalling one point.

- Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe
[5 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

- Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby', court hears
[4 hours old]: Preston Davey was abused and murdered after being adopted by two men, a jury has been told.

- The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion
[15 hours old]: Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

- The Scottish town where vape shops are booming despite locals' concerns
[15 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

- Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different
[15 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

- Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
[1 hours old]: Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.

- UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
[4 hours old]: There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

* Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
[0 hours old]: Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.

- Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users
[6 hours old]: UK iPhone users who have completed Apple's device-based age checks will no longer be blocked from the site's adult content.

- Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile
[3 hours old]: DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

- Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'
[4 hours old]: Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged.

- Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
[1 hours old]: Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.

- Is the US-Iran War Restarting?
[3 hours old]: Is the US-Iran ceasefire under threat after repeat attacks in Strait of Hormuz?

- Is Gibbs-White favourite to start as England's number 10 at World Cup?
[5 hours old]: Morgan Gibbs-White has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in 2026, so is the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder now the leading contender for the number 10 role with England at the World Cup?

- Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after striking tour deal
[4 hours old]: Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour.

- 'In a better place but not 100%' - Raducanu out of Rome as wait for return continues
[2 hours old]: Britain's Emma Raducanu withdraws from the Italian Open because of the post-viral illness that has kept her off the WTA Tour for two months.

- Everton fan arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse
[4 hours old]: An Everton fan is arrested by Merseyside Police during his side's match with Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo.

- Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy
[6 hours old]: Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

- Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs
[5 hours old]: Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

- Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
[9 hours old]: She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

- 'Vodafone sold us a dream - the reality was something different'
[15 hours old]: Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[6 hours old]: Motoring group RAC has said prices at the pump could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

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


and in other older news ...

. The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
[16 hours old]: The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

. BBC News app
[8886 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[45 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026
[19 hours old]: The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

. Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
[45 hours old]: Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

. GameStop makes .5bn takeover offer for eBay
[29 hours old]: GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

. US denies Iranian report warship was struck by missiles
[31 hours old]: It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

. Samsung family pays off record bn inheritance tax bill
[40 hours old]: The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[67 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
[69 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

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

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

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[95 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%
[97 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
[99 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
[95 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
[101 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
[101 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
[103 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
[117 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[117 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
[141 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
[189 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
[213 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
[285 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[309 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
[293 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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

. 'I had to pay £14k after my cat was run over'
[38 hours old]: People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.

. What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem
[39 hours old]: The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

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

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

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[405 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
[926 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
[1124 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?
[154 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?
[155 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
[198 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.


 
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