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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:15 18 Sep 2026
 
- Flight chaos caused by software defect in space of a millisecond, report says
[5 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

- Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
[4 hours old]: O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

- Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[5 hours old]: The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[31 hours old]: Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[70 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[310 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 ...

- 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview
[5 hours old]: Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.

- Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death
[5 hours old]: Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

- MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case
[9 hours old]: It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.

* Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
[0 hours old]: The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.

- Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed
[7 hours old]: Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.

- Brother didn't match description of 'Putney pusher', suspect's sisters tell BBC
[5 hours old]: Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nicholas Brandram's sisters accused the Metropolitan Police of being "negligent and reckless".

- Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
[6 hours old]: She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.

- 'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
[3 hours old]: The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at 0 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.

- Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
[3 hours old]: The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

- 'Get in' - woman joins police chase by giving officer a lift in Nissan Micra
[6 hours old]: The suspect reverse-rammed a police car and crashed into parked cars while trying to escape.

- Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem
[6 hours old]: The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates.

- Is the Kennedy Center losing 'hundreds of millions of dollars'?
[2 hours old]: Records in 2024 show the venue had a surplus of millions of dollars once contributions and grants had been factored in.

- We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[10 hours old]: The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

- Resident Evil: The video game adaptation with a lot to prove
[8 hours old]: The video game adaptation is a hit with critics, but director Zach Cregger says the fan response surprised him.

- Watch: Voting under way in Russian election tightly controlled by Kremlin
[4 hours old]: Russia's parliamentary elections are under way, the first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

- Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches
[9 hours old]: Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.

- Men lose appeal for harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
[4 hours old]: Kristofer Deichler, Jatinder Kamra and Sukhraj Singh were given community service and restraining orders for their harassment of Catrin Nye.

- Lindsay Clancy holdout juror says he had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
[9 hours old]: It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.

* At least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
[1 hours old]: A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

- Football club apologises for United 93 shirt advert
[8 hours old]: Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

- Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins'
[4 hours old]: Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate.

- British rapper Sway dies aged 44
[10 hours old]: Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.

* A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings
[0 hours old]: Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

- McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth
[2 hours old]: Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

- Oxford apologise for United 93 shirt advert
[8 hours old]: Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.

- British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
[8 hours old]: A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.

- 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
[8 hours old]: Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

- Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
[14 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

- Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
[14 hours old]: Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

- Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
[9 hours old]: Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.

- Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[7 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

- Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[11 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

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and in other older news ...

. War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
[22 hours old]: The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

. 'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
[22 hours old]: Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.

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. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[22 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
[16 hours old]: A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.

. Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
[22 hours old]: Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[31 hours old]: Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

. I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
[34 hours old]: From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

. Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
[28 hours old]: There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

. Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
[37 hours old]: Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".


. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
[42 hours old]: The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

. US interest rates raised for first time in three years
[44 hours old]: Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

. Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
[45 hours old]: Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
[45 hours old]: Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

. Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
[55 hours old]: Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

. OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
[59 hours old]: Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

. Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
[54 hours old]: The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

. We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
[60 hours old]: Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

. UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
[69 hours old]: Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.

. Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
[62 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[46 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[190 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
[190 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
[214 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[238 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
[252 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[352 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
[350 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
[382 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
[454 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[16 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.

. Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
[16 hours old]: The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.

. Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
[28 hours old]: The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1389 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
[1918 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
[2398 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
[2470 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates
[44 hours old]: The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

. The Documentary
[43 hours old]: Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?