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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:15 12 Nov 2026
 
- Ukraine says military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow
[2 hours old]: Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

. The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
[486 hours old]: Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[855 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[1623 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?


and in other news ...

* 'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat
[1 hours old]: Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.

* Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say
[1 hours old]: The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

* Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target UK-based journalists
[1 hours old]: The men were convicted of engaging in conduct likely to assist an Iranian intelligence service.

* Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
[0 hours old]: The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

- Teenage girl admits murder in row over boy
[1 hours old]: Kayla Smith, 18, pleads guilty to the murder of Chloe Watson Dransfield, who she stabbed to death.

- Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says
[1 hours old]: Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.

- Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel
[3 hours old]: Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.

- Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics
[5 hours old]: The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing".

- Schools, libraries and parents face 'difficult decision' over David Walliams books
[1 hours old]: Some schools remove the children's author's books from their libraries after allegations against him.

* Who could replace Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive?
[0 hours old]: As the chief executive steps down, some names have emerged as potential successors.

- The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games
[4 hours old]: Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

- Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?
[14 hours old]: Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

- Was Delhi pollution data during Diwali misleading?
[5 hours old]: BBC Verify analysis indicates missing data led official Diwali pollution figures to be lower than they should be.

- 'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen
[4 hours old]: Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.

- Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others
[13 hours old]: Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

* Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta
[0 hours old]: It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

- Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speech
[3 hours old]: PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

- King Charles appears on Elton John's radio show in secretly recorded birthday episode
[2 hours old]: The latest episode of Rocket Hour will air on the monarch's 78th birthday on Saturday.

- DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences
[3 hours old]: His latest pleas of not guilty mean he now denies a total of 17 charges concerning allegations from 1983 to 2016.

- Resident Evil Requiem sweeps Golden Joystick Awards
[1 hours old]: The latest instalment in the franchise, which is marking 30 years, bagged the top prize.

* Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century
[1 hours old]: In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.

- Palace sack Sage after 16 games with Frank in advanced talks
[1 hours old]: Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after 16 games in charge and the club bottom of the table.

- Pollock starts alongside Ojomoh and Joseph in bold England side
[2 hours old]: Free-scoring back row Henry Pollock will make only his second start for England in Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with Japan.

- England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey
[4 hours old]: Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey.

- Robertson set to make history but his hero Dalglish will always be King
[7 hours old]: Ties bind Scotland captain Andy Robertson and the man whose caps record he's about to equal, Kenny Dalglish, in more ways than one, writes Tom English.

- UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years
[3 hours old]: The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

- Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
[13 hours old]: The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

- What we know as pressure builds on embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
[10 hours old]: The billionaire tech executive's future is in question after reports of a second extramarital affair.

- Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists
[8 hours old]: Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.

- Are branded cold and flu tablets really worth the extra money?
[8 hours old]: Are branded cold and flu tablets REALLY worth the extra money?


and in other older news ...

. Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
[16 hours old]: Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.

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. What Are The Risks In Andy Burnham's EU Strategy?
[446 hours old]: The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm.

. The mammoth effort to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
[7408 hours old]: Film following the team racing to entomb the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

. 'Thursday is a deserved occasion to celebrate' - how Kane's fairytale came true
[21 hours old]: From the 21-year-old who scored 79 seconds into his debut to being on the brink of breaking his nation's appearance record, BBC Sport looks at Harry Kane's England career.

. Christmas toy rush being driven by squishies and building sets
[30 hours old]: A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.

. Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
[39 hours old]: The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.

. Claude chatbot maker set for .3tn stock market debut despite 'catastrophic' AI warning
[44 hours old]: The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between and , which is lower than what was expected.

. Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
[47 hours old]: Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

. Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for 8 advent calendar after backlash
[45 hours old]: The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.

. US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices
[47 hours old]: Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

. I took Vinted to court to get my money back
[61 hours old]: The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

. Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
[52 hours old]: Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.

. Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
[53 hours old]: The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.

. The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
[62 hours old]: A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

. How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long
[67 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.

. Nvidia shares tumble over investigation into Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy
[66 hours old]: The share price dropped wiped hundreds of billions of dollars from the value of Nvidia.

. Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
[64 hours old]: Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.

. Californians reject wealth tax for billionaires
[58 hours old]: Proposition 40 targeted Californian billionaires with a 5% tax on their total wealth, including assets such as shares as well as income.

. Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack
[56 hours old]: AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.

. Civil servant who secretly held five jobs found guilty of fraud
[48 hours old]: Kashim Chowdhury had secretly held multiple public sector jobs on full-time salaries.

. Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
[69 hours old]: The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.

. Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
[60 hours old]: The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

. Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
[86 hours old]: Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.

. What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?
[79 hours old]: Adoration for the US tech giant’s CEO Jensen Huang has been labelled “Jensanity”, but can his reputation survive the news of his affair?

. Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting
[38 hours old]: The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.

. The engine parts that 'fight the laws of the universe'
[158 hours old]: Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.

. Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
[206 hours old]: Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

. How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
[318 hours old]: Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

. 'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
[340 hours old]: Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

. 'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
[374 hours old]: As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

. The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
[519 hours old]: With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

. The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
[543 hours old]: Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

. Living with a stink? Technology might help
[663 hours old]: Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

. As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
[687 hours old]: With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

. How long will humans be needed for translation?
[711 hours old]: AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[831 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[871 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[1023 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike
[16 hours old]: Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.

. Workers across Spain stage first general strike in 14 years
[21 hours old]: People across Spain are striking, primarily over housing costs.

. Protesters gather in Spain for first general strike in 14 years
[22 hours old]: Thousands are protesting across Spain over housing and the high cost of living.

. What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
[25 hours old]: Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[1095 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[1157 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[2702 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[3231 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. Poundland founder writes to King for help
[20 hours old]: Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, which protects it from creditors until Thursday.

. Brad Friedel on Shrewsbury Town takeover
[20 hours old]: New Shrewsbury Town sporting director Brad Friedel talks exclusively to BBC Radio Shropshire about the club's takeover.

. The Global Story
[28 hours old]: Tracking down the men who have made serious money from internet porn.


 
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