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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:55 04 Jun 2026
 
. Abusive passengers could be banned from all airlines under new proposal
[75 hours old]: The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1696 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 ...

* Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
[0 hours old]: A Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon on Wednesday.

- Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
[2 hours old]: X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

- Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran
[2 hours old]: The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic.

- Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
[2 hours old]: The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

* Man shot with crossbow on university campus
[0 hours old]: Police say a man was shot at Manor Park Student Village, Guildford, on Thursday morning.

- Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
[3 hours old]: The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

- Harry and Meghan share new photos to celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday
[7 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a picture of their daughter Lilibet, calling her "our dream girl".

* Woman falsely identified as officer in Nowak case 'scared for safety'
[1 hours old]: Ex-police officer Christi Hill says she has been moved to safe house after being falsely accused of being involved in Henry Nowak's arrest before his death.

- 'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
[5 hours old]: The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.

- Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
[6 hours old]: Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

- Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
[5 hours old]: Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

- Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security
[11 hours old]: In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

- Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
[11 hours old]: People from Mayhill and Townhill say perceptions of their estate are very different to the reality.

- 'I lost thousands in savings': The home buyers hit by Lifetime ISA penalties
[12 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

- Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
[13 hours old]: The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.

- Husband of alleged victim in Donaldson abuse trial breaks down as he gives evidence
[2 hours old]: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

- Heat experts say World Cup water bottle ban puts fans at risk
[6 hours old]: Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

- Inquest to examine if police response contributed to Henry Nowak death
[6 hours old]: A full inquest into Henry Nowak's death is scheduled for September 2027 in Winchester.

- Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania
[2 hours old]: Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.

- Sherpa guide missing for six days found crawling to Everest base camp
[6 hours old]: Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

* Teenager given life sentence for knife murder while on bail for slashing
[1 hours old]: The 17-year-old will serve a minimum of 17 years for killing John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack in Leith last year.

* Russian teenager Andreeva beats Kostyuk to reach French Open final
[1 hours old]: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reaches her first major final with a dominant victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at the French Open.

* What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
[1 hours old]: With falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity, could the biggest World Cup ever see swathes of empty seats?

* Title Antonelli's to lose, says team-mate Russell
[0 hours old]: George Russell says this year's world championship is Kimi Antonelli's "to lose" after the Briton's retirement from the last race in Canada.

- Drops, fours and a half-century - the best of Brook's eventful innings
[1 hours old]: Harry Brook is dropped twice, hits 10 boundaries and makes 50 before being caught shortly after in an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

* Musk's SpaceX share sale: Four things you need to know
[0 hours old]: From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

- SpaceX says it's worth .75tn as it targets largest stock market debut
[10 hours old]: Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target share price for buyers earlier than expected.


- 'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
[12 hours old]: The number of people withdrawing money from a LISA is outpacing the number using one to buy a home. Why?

- Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
[6 hours old]: The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.

* 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
[1 hours old]: Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.

- 'Library of Things' aims to help people save money
[11 hours old]: Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

- Hinge boss on her green and red flags in life
[2 hours old]: Jackie Jantos, CEO of Hinge, shares her daily habits and tips for success in dating and in life.

- Witness History
[11 hours old]: How mass student demonstrations in May 1989 led to bloodshed in Beijing

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. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
[17 hours old]: As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

. Lib Dems can deliver actual savings, Makerfield candidate says
[172 hours old]: Lib Dem candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics.

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. By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield
[24 hours old]: What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[144 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
[588 hours old]: Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

. The devastating reality of life with endometriosis
[68 hours old]: Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.

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

. Three-quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
[42 hours old]: A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.

. Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
[17 hours old]: High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

. US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
[26 hours old]: It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
[26 hours old]: "We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

. The 18 creatures in the running to be on the new banknotes
[42 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
[43 hours old]: The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.

. Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
[35 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

. King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
[48 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak
[47 hours old]: Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.

. Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
[53 hours old]: Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

. Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
[45 hours old]: The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.

. Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
[52 hours old]: MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

. AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears tn
[58 hours old]: The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.


. Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
[54 hours old]: The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.

. Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
[58 hours old]: Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

. London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
[61 hours old]: Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.

. China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps
[57 hours old]: The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

. OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
[70 hours old]: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

. Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
[72 hours old]: Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[66 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
[89 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
[161 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?
[185 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
[198 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
[257 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
[280 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
[329 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[353 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
[402 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?
[417 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'
[419 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
[498 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
[540 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. 'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
[36 hours old]: Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

. Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
[42 hours old]: The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
[77 hours old]: Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[178 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
[762 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
[1122 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
[1642 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

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[195 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
[197 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
[239 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.