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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:55 10 Aug 2026
 
* New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
[0 hours old]: The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.

- Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
[13 hours old]: A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.

. How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
[74 hours old]: The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[91 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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and in other news ...

* More than two-thirds of England now in drought
[1 hours old]: The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.

- 30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
[2 hours old]: It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.

- Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
[4 hours old]: The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

- New weight loss pill approved for use in UK
[3 hours old]: Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.

- Consortium including Jeff Bezos advances talks for stake in Liverpool FC
[5 hours old]: A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

* We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
[1 hours old]: Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.

* Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
[0 hours old]: Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.

- At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
[4 hours old]: Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

- MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments
[1 hours old]: Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.

- From Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland
[3 hours old]: Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.

- From Stonehenge to the Serpentine - satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer
[3 hours old]: From Stonehenge to the Serpentine the impact on parts of the UK from a long, hot, summer can be seen from space.

- We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why
[4 hours old]: Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

- Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
[4 hours old]: The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.

- Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
[13 hours old]: Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

- Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder
[6 hours old]: Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

- World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
[8 hours old]: Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.

- Watch: 'Dust devil' spins through London park
[7 hours old]: Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

- Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday cancels live event after plagiarism row
[3 hours old]: One talk by Arday is "cancelled at the request of the speaker" and others are removed from listings.

- Couple to move from Texas to Wrexham after watching Ryan Reynolds series
[1 hours old]: Jeff and Janice Ivey from Texas became Wrexham AFC fans after watching the Disney series about the club.

- Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
[2 hours old]: Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe

- Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments?
[4 hours old]: Should Liverpool fans be worried about Andoni Iraola's comments concerning the squad's fitness?

- The transgender row surrounding the WNBA
[3 hours old]: After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

* Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
[0 hours old]: Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

* Liverpool sign Araujo on loan from Barcelona
[0 hours old]: Liverpool sign Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy.

- Derby 'off market' as takeover deal collapses
[2 hours old]: Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.

- Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
[4 hours old]: The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

- Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
[8 hours old]: The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

- Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
[5 hours old]: A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

- Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
[3 hours old]: Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

- 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[13 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

- Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
[4 hours old]: Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.

- New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
[6 hours old]: Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".

- Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.

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. Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
[18 hours old]: A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

. Schools in England have new rules on branded uniforms - will the changes save you money?
[18 hours old]: Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

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. Why the Democrats may never be the same again
[81 hours old]: Abdul El-Sayed’s left-wing victory in Michigan has sent shock waves through the party.

. Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
[356 hours old]: Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

. You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
[19 hours old]: Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

. Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
[53 hours old]: What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?

. Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
[75 hours old]: The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

. Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
[42 hours old]: Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[91 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Meta fined 7m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
[81 hours old]: The ruling is in addition to 5m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of 2m.

. Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
[76 hours old]: Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

. Trump administration to pay German firm .2bn to halt US wind projects
[77 hours old]: The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

. Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
[89 hours old]: The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

. EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
[98 hours old]: The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[98 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[113 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[102 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[100 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

. Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[102 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

. Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
[103 hours old]: The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

. Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
[109 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

. US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
[115 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[139 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[140 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[139 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[163 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[260 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[284 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[293 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[331 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[500 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[523 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[667 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
[59 hours old]: A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.

. Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year
[73 hours old]: Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.

. Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
[77 hours old]: Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[451 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
[979 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1459 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[1531 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[1788 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. What do people want from Argos?
[82 hours old]: As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.

. Business Daily
[94 hours old]: Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

. What happened to the internet?
[128 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[148 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.