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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 16:35 21 Aug 2026
 
. Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
[16 hours old]: Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.

- Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard
[3 hours old]: The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday.

- Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
[9 hours old]: The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

. Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
[29 hours old]: Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.

. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
[52 hours old]: The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

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

. Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday
[28 hours old]: The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.

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and in other news ...

* Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
[0 hours old]: The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.

* El Niño warming set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office
[0 hours old]: Scientists say the "unprecedented event" will likely push up global temperatures in 2027 and put the UK at risk of a wetter, stormier autumn.

- Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
[3 hours old]: The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid salmonella outbreak.

- Steve Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
[2 hours old]: Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

* Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes
[0 hours old]: Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

- Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
[5 hours old]: Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

- Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
[10 hours old]: Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

- The town whose council wants migrants to move in
[10 hours old]: Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.

- World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of US Open
[1 hours old]: World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury.

- Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
[15 hours old]: Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

- Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?
[1 hours old]: This year's El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.

- A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
[10 hours old]: There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

- Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?
[6 hours old]: The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.

- Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
[5 hours old]: Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.

* Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school
[0 hours old]: Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.

- Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War star
[6 hours old]: The ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.

- UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
[6 hours old]: Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

- Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
[5 hours old]: Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.

* Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says
[1 hours old]: Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

- French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
[7 hours old]: The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.

- Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
[4 hours old]: The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.

* Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
[1 hours old]: And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.

- How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?
[4 hours old]: Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.

* 'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £51m deal
[0 hours old]: Arsenal complete the £50m-plus signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

* New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
[0 hours old]: England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.

* Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes
[0 hours old]: Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

- Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
[3 hours old]: Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.

- Injured Sinner out of US Open
[1 hours old]: World number one Jannik Sinner pulls out of the upcoming US Open with a knee injury.

* 'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings
[0 hours old]: Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.

* Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says
[0 hours old]: Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.

- Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
[7 hours old]: The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

- Couples share their biggest money disagreements
[10 hours old]: Candles, haircuts, a Tesla... this week we're asking couples in London: "What's the biggest money disagreement in your relationship?"

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and in other older news ...

. The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
[26 hours old]: Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.

. Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?
[22 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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. An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum
[1216 hours old]: Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option

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

. The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management
[16 hours old]: The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.

. How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
[16 hours old]: Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

. Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
[21 hours old]: High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

. US national debt passes tn after doubling in a decade
[33 hours old]: It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

. I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
[40 hours old]: The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.

. Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby factory
[23 hours old]: Bernard Matthews Foods says its Shaftesbury Street factory will close by the end of 2026.

. Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog
[26 hours old]: French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.

. Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships
[23 hours old]: Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

. Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
[17 hours old]: It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

. Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
[33 hours old]: Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.

. Carney asks Canada's provinces to end US alcohol ban as trade deal nears
[19 hours old]: An agreement preventing a new wave of US tariffs is close and could include an end to Canada's boycott of US wine and spirits.

. India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty market
[40 hours old]: E-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.

. US retail giant receives bn boost from tariff refunds
[46 hours old]: The US chain said it received a 4 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to .6bn.

. Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
[52 hours old]: Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

. Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
[47 hours old]: A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
[64 hours old]: Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

. Track defect found near derailment site - report
[49 hours old]: Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.

. The critical tech staying safe by going underground
[64 hours old]: The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.

. Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
[162 hours old]: There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[208 hours old]: Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

. Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky
[232 hours old]: Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[256 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[274 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[352 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?

. Thousands helped with back to school costs
[27 hours old]: More than £310,000 has been given to help families with back to school costs, the government says.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[711 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
[1240 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
[1720 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
[1792 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
[2049 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

. Little Moons co-founder: Don't wait for your product to be perfect
[34 hours old]: The mochi ice cream company co-founder shares her top tips, job highs and lows, and what a perfect Sunday looks like.

. 'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance'
[99 hours old]: Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point.

. Business Daily
[115 hours old]: Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

. Why is Selena Gomez being sued?
[166 hours old]: BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.