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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:15 07 Oct 2026
 
. Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
[18 hours old]: The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[517 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
[757 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

- Fears coastal town road closure could leave Watchet 'desolate'
[4 hours old]: Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.

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- Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband
[1 hours old]: The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.

- How did Christa Pike survive execution attempt - and what happens next?
[2 hours old]: The convicted killer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be awake and speaking in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections.

* Royal Mail plans to cut 2,500 jobs
[1 hours old]: The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.

* France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
[0 hours old]: The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

- Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
[2 hours old]: Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.

* Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
[0 hours old]: Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.


* Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
[0 hours old]: The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.

* Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
[0 hours old]: Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

* Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
[0 hours old]: Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

- Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
[7 hours old]: Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.

- Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild
[7 hours old]: Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.

- The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
[7 hours old]: Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

- 'Dad dragged me out of bed by my hair to work' - rural abuse victims want more support
[1 hours old]: The National Rural Crime Network says the true picture of rural abuse is often hidden, with survivors often having more barriers to reach support.

- What you can do to protect yourself after Asos hacking message
[1 hours old]: Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

- ‘Hang-xiety’ dread is real but here’s how you can manage it
[12 hours old]: For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.

- The 2010s sweet treat that's making a comeback and causing hour-long queues
[13 hours old]: Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

- Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws around drinking and consent
[15 hours old]: The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.

* Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
[1 hours old]: Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

* Widdecombe suspect accused of trying to break into Farage's home
[0 hours old]: Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody.

- Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
[4 hours old]: She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.

- Children under 10 should not be given obesity drugs, World Health Organization warns
[4 hours old]: Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

- Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
[1 hours old]: The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.

- Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule
[4 hours old]: Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.

* Tuchel's England 2.0: what has changed?
[1 hours old]: What has Thomas Tuchel tweaked as he looks to refine his England blueprint rather than rewrite it from scratch?

* Senior figures worried about Man City being in next season's Champions League
[0 hours old]: Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations.

- Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty
[2 hours old]: Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

* Arteta signs new contract with champions Arsenal
[1 hours old]: Mikel Arteta says this is "only the beginning" of Arsenal's success after signing a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2030.

- Ronaldo ready to be punished but says Jesus 'broke his word'
[14 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

- Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle
[4 hours old]: Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.

- Half the harvest, twice the bills: how drought hit farms
[7 hours old]: Farmers gathered much less wheat in 2026 and dairy farmers' costs rose.

- Froyo's made a comeback. But at £12 a tub will it last?
[13 hours old]: Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

- Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[5 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

- Equinor says it may stop investing in UK if oil and gas fields do not get go-ahead
[13 hours old]: The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.

* Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
[0 hours old]: Asahi, Kirin and Suntory confirmed their premises were searched by Japanese competition authorities.

- Braid-creator Jonathan Blow on making the 'biggest puzzle game ever'
[13 hours old]: Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try

- What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
[1 hours old]: Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

- P&R's two-pronged budget approach under fire
[2 hours old]: Critics of P&R say it shows there is no commitment to making savings within the States.

- 'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
[3 hours old]: The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.

- Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
[7 hours old]: Jon Dean, who ran The Alma Tavern in Worcester, said he has been crippled by rising costs and has had to let 15 staff go.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
[17 hours old]: The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.

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. Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal
[17 hours old]: The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.

. Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users
[18 hours old]: Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

. From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
[17 hours old]: The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

. Paramount takes over Warner Bros in 0bn Hollywood merger
[16 hours old]: The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.

. We're saving £100 a month for our kids but they won't get it until they're 57
[28 hours old]: Why a growing number of parents are opening pensions for their children.

. NHS supply lorry drivers to strike in pay dispute
[22 hours old]: Drivers who deliver medical equipment to hospitals across England reject a 4% pay increase.

. Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
[29 hours old]: The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.

. OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
[29 hours old]: Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.

. Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
[30 hours old]: In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.

. Five reasons India's stock market is sinking even when its economy is growing
[37 hours old]: The world's fastest growing major economy has one of the worst performing major equity markets in 2026.

. Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
[44 hours old]: It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.

. Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years
[50 hours old]: The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.

. Shadow chancellor vows to cut at least one tax in every Tory budget
[42 hours old]: Shadow ministers unveiled a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

. BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
[49 hours old]: The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers

. Trump chooses top spy boss to run new AI taskforce
[50 hours old]: The US president said his national intelligence chief will lead the group as worries over AI grow.

. The job interview question you don't have to answer
[61 hours old]: Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[157 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[181 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

. X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
[301 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
[325 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[363 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

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

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

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[637 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
[637 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
[661 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

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

. Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costs
[30 hours old]: The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[229 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[291 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1836 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
[2365 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. How much is your salary?
[54 hours old]: And would you reveal it in a job interview?

. Watch: Why has UK diesel price hit an all time high?
[115 hours old]: Diesel has now hit an average of £2 a litre in the UK, the RAC motoring group says, with petrol prices also rising.

. Why are minimum alcohol prices going up?
[123 hours old]: The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.