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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:35 04 May 2026
 
- Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
[2 hours old]: The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

* What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
[0 hours old]: What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

- Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
[5 hours old]: Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

. Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans
[33 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
[954 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 ...

- Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
[2 hours old]: Mayor Burkhard Jung said a suspect was detained and the motive was unclear.

- Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
[1 hours old]: The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

- Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial
[1 hours old]: A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

- Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer
[8 hours old]: "His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.

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

- Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court
[6 hours old]: Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.

- Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas
[5 hours old]: The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".

- Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire
[1 hours old]: The health ministry says 77 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.

- Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme
[10 hours old]: Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.

- BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
[12 hours old]: Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

- Temperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday
[8 hours old]: After last week's warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler.

* Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
[0 hours old]: The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.

* UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
[0 hours old]: The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.

- Police probe over 'antisemitic' post of Jewish actress with devil horns
[1 hours old]: The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.

- Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
[1 hours old]: They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.

- Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
[2 hours old]: The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

* What Champions League failure means for 'broken club' Chelsea
[0 hours old]: After a sixth-straight league loss, Chelsea are almost certain to miss out on Champions League qualification - a bitter blow which is likely to have far‑reaching consequences.

- How De Zerbi brought life to sinking Spurs
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport tactics expert Umir Irfan looks at how Roberto de Zerbi has revived Premier League strugglers Tottenham.

- Mourinho's Benfica still unbeaten - but miss out on title
[3 hours old]: Jose Mourinho's Benfica could go an entire season unbeaten - but it will not be enough to deliver the club a 39th Portuguese league title.

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

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

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

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

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and in other older news ...

. Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge
[19 hours old]: Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.

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

. F1's Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
[18 hours old]: Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[94 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

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

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[829 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Antonelli 'showing up' Russell after Miami win - Hill
[18 hours old]: Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.

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

. Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[41 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
[43 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?
[33 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
[30 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
[69 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%
[71 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
[73 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
[69 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
[75 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
[75 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
[77 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
[91 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?
[91 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
[115 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
[163 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
[187 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
[259 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[283 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
[266 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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

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

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

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[79 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[379 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
[900 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
[1098 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?
[128 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?
[129 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
[172 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[265 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.