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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:15 16 Aug 2026
 
. Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature
[80 hours old]: Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

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


and in other news ...

* Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
[0 hours old]: Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

- Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes
[7 hours old]: Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

- Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
[3 hours old]: The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.

- Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
[6 hours old]: Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.

- Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt'
[3 hours old]: Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.

- Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
[4 hours old]: The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

- Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roof
[2 hours old]: Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.

- Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
[1 hours old]: Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.

* People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home
[0 hours old]: Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.

- Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
[5 hours old]: The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

- Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.

* Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires
[0 hours old]: About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.

* One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
[0 hours old]: A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.

- 'Number of fatalities' and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway
[3 hours old]: The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.

- UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
[7 hours old]: The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.

* Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
[1 hours old]: The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.

- Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
[7 hours old]: The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

- 'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement
[2 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.

* Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final
[0 hours old]: Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.

- Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
[13 hours old]: Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.


and in other older news ...

. US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood
[20 hours old]: The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.

. What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
[19 hours old]: Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

. Friends, finances and finding your feet - advice for this year's freshers
[19 hours old]: BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.

. The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot
[20 hours old]: Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

. Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
[25 hours old]: The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

. BBC News app
[11357 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
[51 hours old]: The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.

. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
[82 hours old]: How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

. I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
[19 hours old]: Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

. Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires
[39 hours old]: Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
[55 hours old]: Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
[59 hours old]: After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

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

. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
[51 hours old]: The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

. US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
[58 hours old]: A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
[69 hours old]: A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

. 'I lost ,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings
[69 hours old]: Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
[77 hours old]: Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

. Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
[76 hours old]: The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

. Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse
[78 hours old]: US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
[81 hours old]: Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

. Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
[80 hours old]: Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

. Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
[77 hours old]: The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.

. Trump sued over Truth Social's 0,000 early access service
[97 hours old]: The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

. Discord ordered to suspend livestreams in Brazil
[98 hours old]: Discord told the BBC it was "thoughtfully reviewing" the order by Brazil's data protection agency and it was "committed to user safety"


. US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
[98 hours old]: Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

. Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
[101 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
[116 hours old]: British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

. Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
[107 hours old]: Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

. PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
[111 hours old]: The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

. Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
[106 hours old]: Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

. Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
[102 hours old]: Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.

. 'I paid £400 for a Prada bag on Vinted - only to find it was fake'
[130 hours old]: A woman who paid £400 for a Prada handbag on Vinted later discovered it was a fake.

. Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
[92 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
[116 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
[139 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
[158 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?
[236 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?

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

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

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[284 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
[285 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
[284 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay
[51 hours old]: Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise.

. Young people want better job prospects and housing
[79 hours old]: In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.

. Charity awarded £100k for back to school support
[86 hours old]: From September, uniforms will be limited to three items requiring a school logo.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[595 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
[1124 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
[1604 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
[1676 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
[1932 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

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

. Business Daily
[94 hours old]: Guinness owner Diageo launches a reset after profits fall and shares slide

. The Global Story
[130 hours old]: Are we entering the Chinese Century, or is the Chinese Dream already fading for some?

. Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[147 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.


 
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