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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:55 09 Aug 2026
 
. How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
[44 hours old]: The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[61 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.

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and in other news ...

* Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
[0 hours old]: Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

* Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
[0 hours old]: The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

- Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
[13 hours old]: No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

- How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
[13 hours old]: Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

- Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
[12 hours old]: The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

- Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
[13 hours old]: The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

* Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
[0 hours old]: Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.

- Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
[12 hours old]: TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

- Why eclipse chasers are crossing continents for solar spectacle: 'It's like the World Cup'
[11 hours old]: For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

- Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
[13 hours old]: Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

- What is clearing and what do I need to know ahead of results day?
[13 hours old]: From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

- More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
[9 hours old]: With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

- Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
[14 hours old]: Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

- Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
[8 hours old]: The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.


- Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
[12 hours old]: The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

- Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
[6 hours old]: Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

- What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
[13 hours old]: People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

- Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
[6 hours old]: Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and even have their own range of merchandise.

- Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
[2 hours old]: Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".

- Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar
[4 hours old]: Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?

- What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10

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and in other older news ...

. Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
[17 hours old]: The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

. 'Minion Man' paints over estate's obscene graffiti
[127 hours old]: Martin Withers earned his nickname after painting bollards to look like the famous yellow Minions.

. From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
[97 hours old]: They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

. Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
[118 hours old]: Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.

. Man makes 1,700-mile round journey to save rare phone box on Scottish island
[48 hours old]: William Arnold made 52 calls from the phone box part of a project to save phone lines in rural areas.

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. Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
[46 hours old]: Factories and warehouses targeted in weeks of aggression in Ukraine War.

. Which PM punched John Simpson?
[93 hours old]: Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

. With great power comes great responsibility
[500 hours old]: Before you go to the cinema, refresh your memory of Peter Parker's greatest challenge yet

. Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future
[17 hours old]: Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.

. Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
[23 hours old]: What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?

. Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
[45 hours old]: The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

. Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
[46 hours old]: Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

. Meta fined 7m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
[51 hours old]: The ruling is in addition to 5m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of 2m.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[61 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Trump administration to pay German firm .2bn to halt US wind projects
[47 hours old]: The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

. Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
[59 hours old]: The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

. EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
[68 hours old]: The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[68 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[83 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[72 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[70 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

. Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[72 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

. Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
[73 hours old]: The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

. Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
[79 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

. US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
[85 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

. Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
[79 hours old]: Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.

. Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
[75 hours old]: People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

. 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[75 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

. Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
[76 hours old]: The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

. Trump administration pays back 0bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
[89 hours old]: It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

. Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
[87 hours old]: Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

. Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
[95 hours old]: A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

. Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
[98 hours old]: The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
[100 hours old]: This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[109 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[110 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[109 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[133 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[230 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[254 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[263 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[301 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[470 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
[493 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?
[637 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
[29 hours old]: A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.

. Jeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this year
[43 hours old]: Alex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.

. Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
[47 hours old]: Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.

. Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
[70 hours old]: The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.

. The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
[79 hours old]: Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[421 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
[949 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
[1429 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
[1501 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
[1758 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

. What do people want from Argos?
[52 hours old]: As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.

. Business Daily
[64 hours old]: Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

. What happened to the internet?
[98 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[118 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

. Assignment
[130 hours old]: How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub