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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:15 15 Sep 2026
 
. Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
[30 hours old]: The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

. Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
[89 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
[90 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'
[115 hours old]: Flight disruption has ruined holidays and left passengers sleeping on airport floors - so what are their rights?

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

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and in other news ...

* State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
[0 hours old]: The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

* Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
[0 hours old]: The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

- Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
[5 hours old]: He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.

- Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
[4 hours old]: The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

- Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
[9 hours old]: The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.

* US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
[0 hours old]: The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.

* Harry and Meghan change children's school over security concerns
[0 hours old]: It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.

* Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
[0 hours old]: The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.

- UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
[8 hours old]: As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?

- Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
[4 hours old]: The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.

- The winners and nominees in full
[3 hours old]: Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.

- Memorable moments and everything you couldn't see on TV
[3 hours old]: Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.



- In pictures: Zendaya, Selena Gomez and other stars light up red carpet
[6 hours old]: Stars from the latest hit TV shows turn out at the biggest night in the US TV calendar.

- I was paid thousands to start a new life in small town America
[10 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

- Watch: What's behind the decision to review Harry and Meghan's UK security?
[11 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.


- From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
[6 hours old]: Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

- Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
[4 hours old]: Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

- The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
[4 hours old]: Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.

- Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre
[8 hours old]: Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.

- Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
[8 hours old]: Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

- Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
[12 hours old]: The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

- Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
[10 hours old]: An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

- Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
[14 hours old]: The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.

- Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie who designed for Cher and Dolly Parton dies aged 87
[11 hours old]: The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

- Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
[10 hours old]: New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.

- Americast
[14 hours old]: And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?

- 'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
[10 hours old]: Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five home league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?

- How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

- How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
[3 hours old]: Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.

- Why Pietersen will add unfiltered challenge that England need - Finn
[4 hours old]: Kevin Pietersen can be blunt and forthright and there is no better time than now to add that challenge to England's white-ball set-up, says Steven Finn.

- Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season
[3 hours old]: The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.

* State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
[0 hours old]: The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

- I got paid ,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
[10 hours old]: Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

- AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder tells BBC
[8 hours old]: US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

- AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
[6 hours old]: With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.

- Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
[14 hours old]: Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

- Pubs, hotels and gyms in Wales to get 30% business rates cut
[4 hours old]: The cuts comes into effect in April, but the largest businesses will pay higher rates to fund the changes.

- Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada
[13 hours old]: In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

- What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?
[1 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

- Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living
[4 hours old]: Jersey charities say leaving donations in wills can be "transformational", regardless of how much.

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and in other older news ...

. Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years
[16 hours old]: A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.

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[17 hours old]: President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”

. 'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt leads response to Sweeney advert
[20 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

. Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
[21 hours old]: The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

. Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants
[34 hours old]: The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

. MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
[25 hours old]: Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

. Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
[25 hours old]: What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

. 'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
[18 hours old]: Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

. Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
[38 hours old]: The US president said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

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

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

. Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
[37 hours old]: Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

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

. Iceland to open first store in the Falklands
[60 hours old]: Boss Lord Richard Walker says it would be the the first UK high street brand to operate there.

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

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

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

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[106 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
[106 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
[130 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[154 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
[168 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[268 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
[265 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
[298 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
[369 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
[442 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
[466 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
[490 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
[514 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
[508 hours old]: Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.

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

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1305 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
[1834 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
[2314 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
[2386 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
[106 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
[113 hours old]: When a Dragon gives you a helping hand

. Primark introduces home delivery
[115 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
[219 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?
[247 hours old]: The US may be the bigger trading partner, but Canada shouldn't be counted out quite yet in the escalating trade fight.