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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:15 13 Sep 2026
 
* Russia struck train near Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through
[0 hours old]: The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[48 hours old]: O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

. Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
[49 hours old]: The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.

. Air traffic chaos and compensation: 'Shutdown cost us more than £1,000'
[74 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

. More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues
[98 hours old]: Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[185 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?


and in other news ...

* Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules
[0 hours old]: Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".

- AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
[1 hours old]: It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

- Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
[1 hours old]: This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

* Trump doubles down on united Ireland comments on day two of visit
[0 hours old]: The US president was speaking at the Irish Open on Sunday and said "many people agree" with his comments.

- 'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
[5 hours old]: High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

- US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
[3 hours old]: The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.

* Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
[1 hours old]: Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.

- Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
[2 hours old]: Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

- Europe must endure winter of hardship to keep pressure on Putin, says PM's security adviser
[10 hours old]: In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

- Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?
[10 hours old]: Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

- They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
[15 hours old]: Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

- In pictures: Thousands flock to Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
[2 hours old]: The event, featuring a host of bands, singers and Radio 2 DJs is taking place at the foot of Stirling Castle.

- Major fire at derelict mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
[7 hours old]: The mill, where Peaky Blinders was filmed, is already derelict after large fire in 2022.

- Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
[4 hours old]: The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

* Europe's big names shine in Solheim Cup win over US
[0 hours old]: Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.

* Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
[1 hours old]: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.

- Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
[7 hours old]: A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

- 'It's cost upon cost for working families - they get no help'
[10 hours old]: The government needs to do more to support working families, a charity in Rotherham says.

- Oil prices create 'huge worry' as winter looms
[10 hours old]: The warning comes after the US-Iran conflict drives up heating oil and fuel costs.

- Ending rough sleeping is 'not just a housing issue'
[11 hours old]: Andy Burnham wants to get people "in from the cold" by Christmas, but the scale of the task is huge.


and in other older news ...

. Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
[16 hours old]: The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars

. Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
[17 hours old]: Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

. Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
[17 hours old]: The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

. Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
[18 hours old]: Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

. Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show
[16 hours old]: The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

. Student loan terms to be made clearer in England following repayment row
[17 hours old]: Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

. Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
[16 hours old]: From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.

. BBC News app
[12026 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Americast
[48 hours old]: Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

. Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
[328 hours old]: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

. Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
[19 hours old]: The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

. US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets
[50 hours old]: Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

. 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
[19 hours old]: Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

. Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why
[50 hours old]: As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

. AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
[54 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

. Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
[78 hours old]: The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.

. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
[89 hours old]: What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

. Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
[70 hours old]: The price of oil jumps to 5 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
[79 hours old]: Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.

. Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
[67 hours old]: Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
[94 hours old]: Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

. Tax banks to cut energy bills, unions tell Burnham
[88 hours old]: The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[104 hours old]: Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests
[100 hours old]: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

. Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
[100 hours old]: A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

. Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
[96 hours old]: It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.

. I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
[113 hours old]: For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

. Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
[107 hours old]: Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".

. Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
[106 hours old]: Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

. OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
[115 hours old]: OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

. US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
[102 hours old]: It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[65 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
[65 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
[89 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[113 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
[127 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[227 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
[225 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
[257 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
[329 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
[401 hours old]: A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
[425 hours old]: While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

. Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
[449 hours old]: After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.

. 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
[473 hours old]: Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

. Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider
[467 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

. How landscape gardening is being electrified
[569 hours old]: The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.

. Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree?
[50 hours old]: Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1264 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
[1793 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
[2273 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
[2345 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
[65 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults ,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

. When a Dragon gives you a helping hand
[72 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[74 hours old]: Primark has said it plans to launch a home delivery service in Britain, four years after it made its first foray into e-commerce.

. Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda
[178 hours old]: Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

. How much can Canada fight back in its trade war with the US?
[206 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.


 
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