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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:15 20 Apr 2026
 
- US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
[5 hours old]: The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

- Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
[8 hours old]: Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.

- Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
[6 hours old]: The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

- Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
[2 hours old]: Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

- India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
[14 hours old]: Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

. Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads
[78 hours old]: Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2387 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
[8 hours old]: British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.

- 'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
[14 hours old]: A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.

* Man kills seven of his children, and an eighth child, in Louisiana mass shooting
[0 hours old]: Three boys and five girls, aged between three to 11, were killed in the shooting on Sunday, officials say.

- The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
[8 hours old]: The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

- Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', court hears
[3 hours old]: Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

- Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
[2 hours old]: A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.

- Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to last
[4 hours old]: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

- Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
[6 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

- Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
[4 hours old]: Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.

* Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[1 hours old]: The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

- Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
[14 hours old]: Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?

- Amy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction
[1 hours old]: Mitch Winehouse accused two friends of profiting from items sold at auctions in the United States.

- Woman, 86, convicted after getting one letter wrong on car insurance form
[4 hours old]: The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.

* Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
[0 hours old]: It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.

- 'No ball games' signs are deterring kids from exercising, MPs told
[4 hours old]: Making PE a core subject in schools and removing 'no ball games' signs are among recommendations in a new report on barriers to sport and physical activity in England.

- Half-marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m
[6 hours old]: Organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon say a turning point was positioned incorrectly.

- Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[14 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

- New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
[7 hours old]: Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

- 'By chance or choice, they have clicked' - why Man City will be champions
[14 hours old]: Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why he thinks Manchester City will beat Arsenal to the Premier League title.

* Moody, 19, surges ahead of 2024 champion Wilson
[1 hours old]: English teenager Stan Moody makes a hugely impressive Crucible debut as he takes a 6-3 lead in his World Championship opener against former winner Kyren Wilson.

* Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?
[1 hours old]: Gabriel pushed his head towards Erling Haaland's face yet escaped with only a booking. Why did the VAR not intervene for a red card?

* F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes
[1 hours old]: F1 bosses will use "a scalpel rather than a baseball bat" in making changes to the sport's rules at a meeting on Monday, says Toto Wolff.

- Konate says he is close to signing new Liverpool deal
[2 hours old]: Ibrahima Konate says he is "close to an agreement" with Liverpool over a new contract and there is a "big chance" he will remain at Anfield next season.

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

- What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[3 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

- Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst
[8 hours old]: A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.

* Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire?
[1 hours old]: Car recall warning: could yours be at risk of fire? Consumer expert Louise Minchin shares the details.

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. Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
[16 hours old]: Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

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. Is The Strait Of Hormuz Actually Open (Or Shut) Right Now?
[24 hours old]: Plus, the government digs in over the Mandelson vetting row.

. Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?
[74 hours old]: Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
[38 hours old]: Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

. Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule
[16 hours old]: The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

. Faisal Islam: What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
[56 hours old]: Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

. Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
[61 hours old]: Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

. Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
[75 hours old]: Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

. Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
[66 hours old]: The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.

. Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree
[86 hours old]: Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

. UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
[73 hours old]: Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

. AI minister Kendall says she doesn't use AI at work
[68 hours old]: The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary this week unveiled a £500m fund to boost British AI firms.

. What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
[71 hours old]: The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.

. Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
[78 hours old]: Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

. Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman
[87 hours old]: Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
[92 hours old]: The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

. Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
[90 hours old]: Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.


. UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war
[99 hours old]: The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues
[93 hours old]: The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

. Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
[92 hours old]: The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

. Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous
[110 hours old]: Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

. Allbirds shares soar 580% after pivot from shoes to AI
[107 hours old]: The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

. Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC
[102 hours old]: Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

. DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike
[93 hours old]: Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[86 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[110 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[157 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[182 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[227 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[254 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[278 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[302 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. 'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
[29 hours old]: Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.

. 'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
[30 hours old]: Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.

. I'm a carer but I can't afford to go to work because of fuel prices
[38 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has caused rapid price rises for both petrol and diesel.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[38 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
[558 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
[757 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How to know if you're on an energy price cap tariff
[70 hours old]: Martin was shocked to learn how many people didn't know if they were on an energy price cap.

. The fake images behind AI insurance scams
[75 hours old]: An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

. How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?
[88 hours old]: The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.