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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:55 18 Sep 2026
 
* Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
[0 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

* Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[0 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[25 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[64 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[304 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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- MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
[3 hours old]: It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.

* Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
[0 hours old]: The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

- Women told breasts removed needlessly as NHS trust finds more than 300 suffered harm
[6 hours old]: The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."

* Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
[0 hours old]: She was best known for playing the character Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama

- Sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect say DNA will clear his name
[3 hours old]: Nicholas Brandram's sisters tell the BBC he did a DNA test to speed up the inquiry but never got the results.

* Watch: Sixth batch of UFO files includes orbs from 1952
[1 hours old]: The footage was filmed by a US Navy officer who reported the group of bright airborne objects to the Air Force's UFO investigation programme.

- 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors and unpaid wages after takeover deal
[2 hours old]: Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

- Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
[4 hours old]: It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.

- British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
[1 hours old]: The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.

- Ronaldo named in first Portugal squad since World Cup - at age of 41
[3 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.

- Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
[8 hours old]: Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.

- Resident Evil: The video game adaptation with a lot to prove
[3 hours old]: The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

- We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[5 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

- Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks
[11 hours old]: One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.

- Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference
[15 hours old]: There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

- Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches
[4 hours old]: Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

* At least 17 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
[1 hours old]: A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

- British rapper Sway dies aged 44
[5 hours old]: Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

- Football club apologises for United 93 shirt advert
[3 hours old]: Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

- Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says
[5 hours old]: The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

- Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike
[5 hours old]: A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.

- Will England boss Tuchel 'embrace the chaos'?
[1 hours old]: After the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel wanted greater control. Two months on, he is keen to "embrace the chaos" after naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

- Oxford apologise for United 93 shirt advert
[3 hours old]: Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

* Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future
[1 hours old]: Man Utd youngster JJ Gabriel travels to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.

- 'Not a catastrophe' - Carrick dismisses Man Utd job fears
[2 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says there is no point wasting any time worrying if his job is under threat.

- Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
[3 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.

- Canada captain loses sleep 'four to five nights a week' over England's World Cup win
[5 hours old]: Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year.

- British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
[3 hours old]: A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

- Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
[10 hours old]: A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

- 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
[2 hours old]: Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

- Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
[9 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

- Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
[8 hours old]: Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

- Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
[3 hours old]: Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.

- 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[10 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

- Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
[11 hours old]: The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.

- Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[2 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

- Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[6 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

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and in other older news ...

. War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
[16 hours old]: The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

. 'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
[16 hours old]: Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

. Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?
[21 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

. New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
[16 hours old]: A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

. BBC News app
[12146 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[17 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
[17 hours old]: Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[26 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

. I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[29 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

. Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
[23 hours old]: There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

. Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[31 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[37 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

. US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[39 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[40 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[39 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[49 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[54 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[49 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[55 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[64 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[57 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[49 hours old]: The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

. A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
[64 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

. How rising bond yields impact American consumers
[60 hours old]: The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[40 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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

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

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

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[233 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
[247 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

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

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[344 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
[376 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[448 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
[23 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1384 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
[1913 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
[2393 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
[2465 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[39 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[38 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?