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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 29 May 2026
 
- Driver and passenger jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone
[2 hours old]: The pair filmed themselves inhaling nitrous oxide, running red lights and weaving through traffic.

- No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
[5 hours old]: Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1556 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

- 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
[3 hours old]: Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

- Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
[3 hours old]: Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

- Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
[10 hours old]: Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

- Child among three dead in tower block fall
[5 hours old]: A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.

* Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
[1 hours old]: The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

- Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive
[3 hours old]: The former first minister says she didn't think it was fair that Murrell - who embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP - should lose his job when she became SNP leader.

* EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
[1 hours old]: The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.

* Teenage star Fonseca stuns Djokovic in French Open third-round epic
[0 hours old]: Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

- First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
[2 hours old]: The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern

- Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
[2 hours old]: Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

- The yellowy maze of an abandoned office block brings terror to Hollywood
[4 hours old]: YouTuber Kane Parsons' eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms.

- 'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine
[9 hours old]: Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from artists like Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress are going viral.

- Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time
[6 hours old]: An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.

- I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal
[11 hours old]: Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain.

* Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[1 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

- Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
[3 hours old]: On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked.

* Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist
[1 hours old]: The Greek national has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran.

- US judge halts Trump's .8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
[1 hours old]: In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.

- I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival
[3 hours old]: The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her.

- Man accused of carrying out attack on behalf of Iran says his friend did it
[3 hours old]: Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was left with three stab wounds after the attack in March 2024.

- Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight
[10 hours old]: The aquarium's owner will also stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham sites.

- By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
[4 hours old]: The latest from the Makerfield by-election

* Fonseca, 19, stuns Djokovic in five-set epic
[0 hours old]: Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.

* Barcelona sign Gordon in £69m-plus deal from Newcastle
[1 hours old]: Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.

- Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final
[2 hours old]: Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

- Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss
[5 hours old]: Jose Mourinho signs a three-year deal to become Real Madrid head coach for a second time.

- Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
[7 hours old]: Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.

- Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[5 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

- Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[9 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

- Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[9 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

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. Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
[47 hours old]: The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress.

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3693 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
[453 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[29 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[28 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[21 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[26 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[21 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[17 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[38 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[28 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[26 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[34 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[30 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
[30 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

. How you can save money on your energy bill
[52 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
[44 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

. Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets
[42 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

. The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
[46 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

. Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
[42 hours old]: The Abn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

. Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
[61 hours old]: A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

. Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
[64 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
[62 hours old]: BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

. Booming AI chip demand helps create two new tn club members
[66 hours old]: SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

. Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
[69 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

. Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
[68 hours old]: Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

. Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
[63 hours old]: Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[45 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[57 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[117 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[139 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[189 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[213 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[261 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[277 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[279 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[357 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[399 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
[51 hours old]: Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.

. 'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
[53 hours old]: One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[621 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[981 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
[1502 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
[1700 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[55 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[57 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[99 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[155 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[174 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?