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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:35 20 Jun 2026
 
- Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
[6 hours old]: British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.

- Watch: BBC reports from train crash site as investigators give update
[5 hours old]: A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday.

- BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
[5 hours old]: Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

. Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
[82 hours old]: A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[54 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
[54 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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- Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
[10 hours old]: After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

* King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch
[0 hours old]: For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.

* Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
[1 hours old]: After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

* Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
[0 hours old]: Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

- Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament
[8 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

- Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
[9 hours old]: Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

- Sibling rivals line up for different teams
[9 hours old]: Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.

- Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
[11 hours old]: There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

- Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
[2 hours old]: The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.

- Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
[6 hours old]: The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

- Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
[5 hours old]: Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

- Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation
[5 hours old]: The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.

- Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
[6 hours old]: The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

* Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis
[0 hours old]: England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

- Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
[2 hours old]: Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

- Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
[3 hours old]: Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

- Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place
[2 hours old]: Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

- Money Box
[10 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

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and in other older news ...

. Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?
[21 hours old]: Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
[20 hours old]: While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
[20 hours old]: From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

. The rise of girl group XG: From sisterhood and survival to stardom
[21 hours old]: The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
[21 hours old]: Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

. 'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
[88 hours old]: Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

. Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
[104 hours old]: The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

. Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
[79 hours old]: The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

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. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
[38 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[72 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
[189 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
[33 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
[30 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
[37 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?
[38 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
[46 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[36 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
[56 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
[58 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
[55 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?
[64 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
[74 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
[78 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
[83 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
[94 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
[86 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
[88 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
[96 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
[92 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
[105 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[109 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[106 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[106 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[126 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[70 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?
[117 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
[142 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
[214 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?
[238 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?
[286 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
[310 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
[382 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
[406 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
[454 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
[478 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
[550 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?
[574 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
[586 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
[646 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?
[31 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?
[36 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.

. Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
[40 hours old]: Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[238 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
[310 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
[566 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
[1150 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
[1510 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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

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