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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:55 17 Sep 2026
 
. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[34 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
[274 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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- Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
[3 hours old]: The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

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


- 'Everybody was as one': Reverend reflects on search effort for Noah Woods
[1 hours old]: The Reverend Chris Willis says the public reaction has been a "thread of positivity" in the sadness.

- 'I can get more time - that's everything': Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug
[10 hours old]: Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

- Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
[5 hours old]: Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

* Ed Sheeran asked me to donate m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
[1 hours old]: It comes after Macklemore pledged m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.

- Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
[9 hours old]: The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.

- Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
[4 hours old]: Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

* EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
[0 hours old]: Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

- Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's bn dirty money auction
[11 hours old]: The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

* River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
[1 hours old]: A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

- Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
[5 hours old]: The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

- 'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
[4 hours old]: Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.

- Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
[5 hours old]: There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

- 'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls
[5 hours old]: Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.

- I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
[10 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

- Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
[5 hours old]: A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

- Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
[10 hours old]: Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

- At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
[10 hours old]: Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.

- Climate change played role in Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds
[1 hours old]: More than 1,400 people were killed and thousands remain missing following the deluge on 26 August.

- Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'
[4 hours old]: Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.

- Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show
[5 hours old]: The inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.

- Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
[2 hours old]: Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

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

- Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
[5 hours old]: A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.

- Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
[10 hours old]: Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

- A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
[4 hours old]: Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

- Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season.

- USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch cardiac arrest
[3 hours old]: United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last year.

* Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'
[0 hours old]: Australia batter Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks.

- Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
[4 hours old]: Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

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


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

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

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

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

- Electricity discount to be given to NI households
[2 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

- Low-cost food pantry awarded £272k lottery grant
[4 hours old]: Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.

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

- Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
[11 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

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. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
[2657 hours old]: Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[19 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
[24 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
[19 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
[25 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
[34 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
[27 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
[19 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
[34 hours old]: The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

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

. Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
[34 hours old]: As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.

. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
[34 hours old]: The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

. AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
[34 hours old]: The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.

. US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
[38 hours old]: The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

. State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[47 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

. Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[49 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[155 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
[155 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
[178 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[203 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
[217 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[317 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
[314 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
[346 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
[418 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1354 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
[1883 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
[2363 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
[2435 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
[21 hours old]: The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.