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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:35 12 Sep 2026
 
- Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
[2 hours old]: The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.

- French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
[2 hours old]: Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[26 hours old]: O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

. Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
[27 hours old]: The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

. Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'
[52 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

. More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues
[75 hours old]: Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

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

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* Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
[1 hours old]: The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

- Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
[5 hours old]: As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg

- Trump says united Ireland would be 'fantastic' during visit to Dublin
[3 hours old]: Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".

* Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[0 hours old]: Amodei's call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

* Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
[1 hours old]: Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

* Three arrests at Portsmouth protests including man, 76, suspected of concealing identity
[1 hours old]: Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.

- Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from Iraq
[5 hours old]: Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.

- Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
[4 hours old]: Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.

- Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
[11 hours old]: Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.

- England chasing the rainbow with more questions than answers
[1 hours old]: Are England a better team in September than in June? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt discusses the positives and negatives of the Test summer and what the next period may bring.

* Norris takes Madrid pole with 'gorgeous' lap
[0 hours old]: Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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. I never got to experience my baby's scan, but blind parents like me can now feel them
[17 hours old]: Tactile 3D models created from pregnancy scans are just one innovation to support blind parents-to-be.

. Hardened activists are changing tactics and mobilising the anti-migrant vote
[18 hours old]: Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.

. 'Every museum in the world is stressing': Did the Louvre heist embolden thieves?
[17 hours old]: Art crime investigators and security experts say burglaries from galleries across Europe are becoming more brazen.

. When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
[18 hours old]: Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.

. We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
[17 hours old]: 70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.

. Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK?
[18 hours old]: Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.

. I was beating adults at chess when I was eight
[36 hours old]: Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages.

. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
[66 hours old]: What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

. 'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
[81 hours old]: The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.

. 'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
[60 hours old]: Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

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. MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
[26 hours old]: MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.

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. US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
[27 hours old]: Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

. Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why
[28 hours old]: As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

. AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
[31 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[42 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[42 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[55 hours old]: The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

. Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
[48 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
[56 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

. Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
[44 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
[71 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

. Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham
[65 hours old]: The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[81 hours old]: Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests
[77 hours old]: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

. Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
[77 hours old]: A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

. Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
[74 hours old]: It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

. I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
[90 hours old]: For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

. Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
[84 hours old]: Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

. Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
[84 hours old]: Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

. OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
[92 hours old]: OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

. US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
[79 hours old]: It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

. Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
[75 hours old]: The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite

. Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
[98 hours old]: Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[66 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[90 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[104 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[204 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

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[202 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[234 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

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[306 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

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[378 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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[402 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

. Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
[426 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

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[450 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[444 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[546 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

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[27 hours old]: Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.

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[29 hours old]: People in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, tell BBC Scotland News the impact rising petrol prices is having.

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[1242 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
[1770 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
[2250 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
[2322 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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[51 hours old]: Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.

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[155 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

. How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
[183 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.