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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 06:35 22 Jul 2026
 
. Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
[16 hours old]: Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

- Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns
[12 hours old]: RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

. Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills
[30 hours old]: Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.

. Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
[43 hours old]: The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed .

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[502 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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- Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
[4 hours old]: The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

- US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
[2 hours old]: The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

- Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
[5 hours old]: Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

- More women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes, experts warn
[5 hours old]: England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

- Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say
[14 hours old]: Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.


- 'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
[5 hours old]: As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

- UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
[5 hours old]: The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

- Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
[6 hours old]: The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.

- Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
[7 hours old]: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

- Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
[6 hours old]: Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

- 'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
[5 hours old]: Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

- Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
[12 hours old]: The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.

- Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
[6 hours old]: Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

* I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
[0 hours old]: It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?

- Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
[15 hours old]: None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

- 'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
[4 hours old]: The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.

- France passes law banning under-15s from social media
[2 hours old]: The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

- Iran war has cost US .5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
[3 hours old]: The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

- Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
[3 hours old]: The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

- Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
[13 hours old]: The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

- Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
[6 hours old]: People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

- Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
[2 hours old]: Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.

- Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring?
[8 hours old]: Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

- Bournemouth reject £64m bid from Chelsea for Scott
[8 hours old]: Bournemouth reject a £64m bid from Chelsea for Alex Scot after the midfielder turns down a new contract amid growing Premier League interest.

- Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win
[7 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

- What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt?
[7 hours old]: There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.

- Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
[7 hours old]: Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.

- 'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum
[10 hours old]: Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.

- Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge
[6 hours old]: A select committee says it has heard "overwhelming evidence" that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

- VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
[15 hours old]: Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

- Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
[14 hours old]: Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

- Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
[14 hours old]: The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

- Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
[13 hours old]: The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.

- UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure
[15 hours old]: Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

- Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada
[12 hours old]: The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.

- B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
[12 hours old]: Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.

* Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
[0 hours old]: Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.

* The borough where families are slowly disappearing
[0 hours old]: Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

- 'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs
[9 hours old]: President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called "unequal treatment" of US products.

- Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers
[12 hours old]: This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.

- Is the internet broken?
[14 hours old]: 75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?

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and in other older news ...

. Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
[17 hours old]: The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.

. BBC News app
[10743 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Newscast
[30 hours old]: Andy Burnham makes John Healey his chancellor as he assembles his cabinet.

. Who is the new PM?
[39 hours old]: From Manchester mayor to prime minister; who is he and what does stand for?

. Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
[16 hours old]: Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

. Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
[19 hours old]: The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

. UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge
[17 hours old]: Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

. What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?
[20 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.

. 'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping
[30 hours old]: Buying on social media livestreams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.

. Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary
[35 hours old]: The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.

. Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
[34 hours old]: US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.

. Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
[33 hours old]: More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.

. Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
[30 hours old]: Is there any common ground left?

. Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
[32 hours old]: Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time

. AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
[38 hours old]: The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.

. West Africa signs off bn mega gas-pipeline plan
[38 hours old]: A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[31 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[54 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[198 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[222 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[318 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[366 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[462 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[510 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
[990 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
[1062 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
[1319 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
[1902 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor
[35 hours old]: The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.

. Money Box
[90 hours old]: Call for help for people on low incomes who must now wait longer for their state pension.