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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:55 24 Jul 2026
 
- 2,000 pigeons shot with rifles at railway stations
[6 hours old]: At York Station, 152 birds were shot in one day, a Freedom of Information Request has found.

. Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[24 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[556 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

* Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap
[0 hours old]: The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.

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* Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
[0 hours old]: On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.

* Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
[0 hours old]: The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.

* 'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
[0 hours old]: Two people are arrested after a vehicle was stopped in County Monaghan in an operation targeting dissident republican activity.

- Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
[2 hours old]: The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

- Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
[7 hours old]: Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.

- Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy
[1 hours old]: Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.

- They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
[2 hours old]: Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

- US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[3 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

- Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
[8 hours old]: Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

* PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
[0 hours old]: Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

* Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman's family in legal dispute with his widow
[0 hours old]: The late actor's siblings claim she has mishandled distribution of the funds and "cannot be trusted".

- This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions
[6 hours old]: A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.

- Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
[14 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

* Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
[1 hours old]: A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.

- Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives?
[1 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

- We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[13 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

- Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
[11 hours old]: Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

- Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
[11 hours old]: The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

- Alan Turing's playful side revealed in novel analysis
[7 hours old]: Prof Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.

- UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[2 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

- Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
[6 hours old]: Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.

- Mathematicians win top prize after solving century-old problems
[5 hours old]: This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.

- US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
[2 hours old]: It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

- Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[3 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

* Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
[1 hours old]: Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

- Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
[2 hours old]: Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turns down the chance to coach Italy.

- Newcastle seal £34m move for Monaco's Bamba
[2 hours old]: Newcastle United have signed Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for a fee which could rise to £34m.

- Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix
[2 hours old]: Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons.

- The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.

* GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test
[0 hours old]: Paralympic medallist Daphne Schrager insists she has "never cheated" after being given a two-year ban following an "unintentional" positive test for a banned substance.

- UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[13 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


* Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[1 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

- Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[14 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

- Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[2 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

- Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[15 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

- Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[15 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

- China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says
[12 hours old]: The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

- How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[6 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

- Business Daily
[15 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

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. Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
[20 hours old]: The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[51 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. With great power comes great responsibility
[87 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[20 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[21 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[19 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[16 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[30 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[36 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'
[29 hours old]: A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

. Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here
[49 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[86 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
[108 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?
[252 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[276 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[372 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[420 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

. AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[517 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[564 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
[1044 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
[1117 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
[1373 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1957 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[26 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[28 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

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