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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:35 12 May 2026
 
. Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
[16 hours old]: BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

. This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[42 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

. Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[30 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[97 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1145 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

- The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
[1 hours old]: Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

* Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
[0 hours old]: Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

* All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer
[0 hours old]: A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

- Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10
[3 hours old]: Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

- 'Crisis in Great Britain!' How global media is reporting Starmer's fight for survival
[3 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's fight for survival after a dismal set of elections last week is receiving coverage across the globe.

- BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
[6 hours old]: The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.

* No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
[0 hours old]: The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

* Armed man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off
[0 hours old]: The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a property, police say.

* Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
[0 hours old]: The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

- Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery
[5 hours old]: The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.

- TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault
[1 hours old]: A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

- Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
[12 hours old]: More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

* It's time for the Eurovision semi-finals - here's what you need to know
[1 hours old]: The first Eurovision semi-final takes place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

- 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss
[12 hours old]: The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.

- How are countries responding to hantavirus?
[8 hours old]: The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

- Andy Murray to coach British tennis number two Jack Draper
[2 hours old]: Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

- Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
[2 hours old]: The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.

* Two paramedics among 10 killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon
[0 hours old]: Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

* Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic
[0 hours old]: The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit.

- Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge
[4 hours old]: Rajiv Menon KC says he was performing his duty to fairly and fully represent his client.

- eBay rejects .5bn offer from GameStop
[3 hours old]: The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

* Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates
[1 hours old]: Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

- Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager
[4 hours old]: Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

- White out for season and set to miss World Cup
[2 hours old]: Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

- Murray brought into Draper coaching team
[2 hours old]: Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.

- It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up
[4 hours old]: With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.

* Tuchel submits provisional 55-man England World Cup squad
[1 hours old]: Thomas Tuchel submits his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named.

- Ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban over urine-swapping scheme
[6 hours old]: Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.

- How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?
[2 hours old]: Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line.

* UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
[1 hours old]: The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

* US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
[1 hours old]: The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

- Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
[9 hours old]: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

- China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
[9 hours old]: David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

- Water firm fined after customers' details hacked
[6 hours old]: The hack went undetected by the Staffordshire firm for 20 months, regulator says.

- Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
[7 hours old]: The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

- Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
[10 hours old]: A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

- Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[14 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

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and in other older news ...

. Midwife told us we 'picked a bad day to have a baby' before our daughter died
[18 hours old]: A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

. How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
[18 hours old]: Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?

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. Labour MPs Move Against Starmer
[23 hours old]: The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[101 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[18 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

. Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
[18 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

. Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[26 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

. British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[30 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

. Oil price predicted to remain above 0 for rest of year
[24 hours old]: Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low 0s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

. TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[25 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

. My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[42 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

. No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[42 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

. Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[32 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[90 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[99 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[42 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[83 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[81 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[138 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

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

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[282 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
[306 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
[354 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
[378 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
[449 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[474 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
[457 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[35 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

. Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[36 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[100 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

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

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[570 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
[1091 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
[1289 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[129 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[149 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

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

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