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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:15 24 Jun 2026
 
* Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
[0 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

- How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?
[3 hours old]: A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.

. Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[20 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

. Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
[16 hours old]: A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.

. South East Water announces new chief executive
[47 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.


and in other news ...

- The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?
[10 hours old]: Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.

- Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound
[5 hours old]: The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers

- Burnham likely to replace Reeves as chancellor if he becomes PM
[2 hours old]: Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

- England handed reality check by Ghana but remain in strong position after 0-0 draw
[9 hours old]: England's drab performance against Ghana is no cause to panic – but it will not have struck fear into their rivals, writes Phil McNulty.

- Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
[11 hours old]: A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?

* London and Oldham among first places to be looked at by grooming gang inquiry
[0 hours old]: The inquiry will says it will initially focus on Oldham, Bradford and Keighley, and London.

- Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
[10 hours old]: Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

- Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack
[8 hours old]: Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.

- French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
[2 hours old]: Yasmina alleges she was held along with her five children, and they were all cut off from the outside world.

- France set for another sweltering day as Europe heatwave spreads
[1 hours old]: The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.

* England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
[1 hours old]: Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.

- Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
[9 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.

- Scotland on 'brink of history' ahead of Brazil World Cup tie
[4 hours old]: Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages.

- The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
[11 hours old]: Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.

- Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
[11 hours old]: The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.

- How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
[15 hours old]: President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.

- Luxury watches and £220 teapot: Police pictures reveal Peter Murrell's illicit purchases
[5 hours old]: Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.

- Congress passes war powers measure for first time, breaking with Trump over Iran
[6 hours old]: The resolution passed on Tuesday was largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.

* Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
[0 hours old]: Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

- Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father
[6 hours old]: Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.

- Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
[5 hours old]: Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.

- No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check
[9 hours old]: England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.

- Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge
[1 hours old]: The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.

- 'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
[10 hours old]: England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

- UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest
[3 hours old]: Dustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.

- Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
[2 hours old]: Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.

- US to probe petrol price gouging claims, Trump says
[1 hours old]: The president's remarks come as global oil prices have fallen but remain higher than before the US-Israel war with Iran.

- Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[9 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
[11 hours old]: It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

- Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
[12 hours old]: Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.

- Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
[10 hours old]: The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.

- Business Daily
[14 hours old]: Luis von Ahn co-founded the #1 language app after selling reCAPTCHA to Google


and in other older news ...

. How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool
[47 hours old]: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

. Want to cool down in the water? Here's how to do it safely
[106 hours old]: Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

. Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing
[18 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

. BBC News app
[10076 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
[19 hours old]: And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?

. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
[69 hours old]: How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[35 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
[16 hours old]: A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.

. Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
[16 hours old]: The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.

. Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
[24 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

. Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[24 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

. Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[24 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

. Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
[19 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

. Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[36 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

. Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[22 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

. Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[30 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[48 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

. Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
[46 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[59 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[59 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[131 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[155 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[202 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[227 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[299 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[323 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[371 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[395 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[467 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[491 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[539 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[563 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[28 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[115 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[120 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[121 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[323 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
[395 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
[651 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1235 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
[1595 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
[95 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[116 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

. Americast
[119 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space


 
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