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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:35 22 Jun 2026
 
- Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss
[10 hours old]: Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".

- Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
[6 hours old]: Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[87 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[87 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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and in other news ...

- Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
[5 hours old]: For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.

- First round of US-Iran talks ends with 'encouraging progress', mediators say
[2 hours old]: The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

- Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C
[6 hours old]: A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.

- Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
[1 hours old]: Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.

- Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
[3 hours old]: Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".

- Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
[11 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

- Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
[6 hours old]: If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.

- Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
[5 hours old]: Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

- Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
[5 hours old]: Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A6m after searching a property in western Sydney.

- Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win
[2 hours old]: Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

- One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?
[4 hours old]: Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

- Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
[8 hours old]: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.

- Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup
[11 hours old]: Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.

- Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
[1 hours old]: Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.

- The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
[7 hours old]: As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.

- Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away
[7 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

- The Papers: 'Starmer expected to announce exit' and 'Game over'
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's political future dominates Monday's front pages as pressure grows on him to quit.

- Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad
[8 hours old]: A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.

- Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[7 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

- Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
[3 hours old]: Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

- Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
[3 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

- The questions facing England after awful fortnight
[10 hours old]: As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.

- China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
[2 hours old]: Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.

- One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?
[4 hours old]: Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

- In the foothills of the Dolomites, a champion was made
[6 hours old]: Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.

- Clark blocks out New York jeers to win US Open title
[7 hours old]: Wyndham Clark says "New York didn't really like me" after dealing with jeers from the fans to win a second US Open title.

- Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
[10 hours old]: Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.

- 'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
[7 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

- Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[7 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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and in other older news ...

. The records that look set to be broken
[16 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.

. All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise
[20 hours old]: From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.

. How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?
[21 hours old]: How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?


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. Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever
[18 hours old]: The government message about the PM’s future has changed.

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[105 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
[222 hours old]: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[67 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[63 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[70 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[71 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[79 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[69 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[89 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[91 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[88 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[97 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[108 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[111 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[116 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[127 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[119 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[121 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[129 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[125 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[138 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[79 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[103 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[150 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[175 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[247 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[271 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[319 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[343 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[415 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[439 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[487 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[511 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

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

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[607 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
[619 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
[679 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[64 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[69 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[271 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
[343 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[600 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1183 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
[1543 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[64 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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