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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:15 29 Jun 2026
 
. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[89 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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* Faisal Islam: 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
[0 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

- Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
[8 hours old]: The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

- The Good Life actress Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
[4 hours old]: Tributes are paid to the "comic genius", who starred in some of Britain's most popular sitcoms.

* Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
[0 hours old]: The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

* WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
[0 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

* Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
[0 hours old]: Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

* Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
[0 hours old]: The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

- DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
[1 hours old]: Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

* Sixth person dies after shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany
[0 hours old]: Four women and a man were shot dead at the scene while a sixth person died in hospital, police say.

- June heatwave was hotter than thought whilst relief from heat set to be short lived
[2 hours old]: Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.

- BBC at Venezuela baseball stadium sheltering earthquake survivors
[4 hours old]: The survivors are hopeful the authorities will find them some form of temporary accommodation while the country rebuilds - for now they are dependant on donated food and clothing.

- Anger directed at Venezuela's official response to earthquake recovery
[12 hours old]: Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state's efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.

- Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
[6 hours old]: Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

- Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

- How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
[5 hours old]: Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

- A new Brazil is taking shape - and Cunha is key
[9 hours old]: Former Brazil midfielder Lucas Leiva explains why Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha is so important to Brazil's adaptable system under Carlo Ancelotti.

- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
[5 hours old]: As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

- How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
[11 hours old]: Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions

- Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
[3 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

- How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
[6 hours old]: The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

- 'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
[5 hours old]: The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' most popular destinations for thousands of holidaymakers.

- One in 10 children in England referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
[15 hours old]: Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

* Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
[1 hours old]: Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.

- Dad describes sisters' deaths as 'unbearable' as family gather for funeral
[3 hours old]: A funeral is held for three sisters who died in the sea off the coast of Brighton in May.

- 'I'm done' - England's Ben Stokes rules out reversing retirement
[1 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".

- Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
[1 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

- Michael Jackson movie becomes highest-grossing biopic of all time
[6 hours old]: The Michael Jackson movie was questioned by critics but has been a hit with fans around the world.

- Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
[4 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

- Stokes' England career ends with NZ series defeat
[3 hours old]: Ben Stokes’ storied England career ends in a series defeat by New Zealand, who wrap up the third and deciding Test on the final day in Nottingham.

* New Man City boss Maresca to pay compensation to Chelsea
[0 hours old]: Enzo Maresca signs three-year Manchester City deal after agreeing to pay compensation to former club Chelsea.

- Draper out of Wimbledon as injury struggles continue
[2 hours old]: Britain's Jack Draper says he is "devastated" after withdrawing from Wimbledon because of the arm injury which has stopped him playing for most of the past year.

- Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
[2 hours old]: The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

- 'I'll be in hospitality' - Stokes rules out Ashes comeback
[2 hours old]: Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire from international cricket in time for next summer's Ashes following England's series defeat by New Zealand.

* Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
[0 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

- British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
[3 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

- South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan
[7 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

- Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
[11 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

- Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
[11 hours old]: People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.

- How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
[11 hours old]: A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

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. Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
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. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
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. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
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. Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
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. Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
[92 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
[100 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
[80 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

. How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
[101 hours old]: Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

. IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
[102 hours old]: IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

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. Price cuts on family summer days out come into force
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. Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels
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. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
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