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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:35 20 Jun 2026
 
* What we know so far about the collision and how it is affecting travel
[1 hours old]: Two passenger trains collided, leaving a driver dead and dozens of passengers and crew hurt.

- 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
[5 hours old]: The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

* Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath
[0 hours old]: As of Saturday afternoon, nine people remained in a critical condition following Friday's crash.


. Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake
[74 hours old]: A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[46 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[46 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.



and in other news ...

- Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast
[2 hours old]: After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

- Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
[3 hours old]: There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

- Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
[12 hours old]: While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

- Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
[9 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.

- Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
[11 hours old]: Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience despite defeat, writes Tom English.

- World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
[8 hours old]: While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

- Paraguay's Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
[8 hours old]: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

- Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?
[13 hours old]: Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

- Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
[12 hours old]: From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

- Japanese pop group XG went from brutal five year training to global pop stars
[13 hours old]: The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

- A fox, a gannet and a space warrior - why election candidates wear fancy dress
[13 hours old]: Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.

- How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
[13 hours old]: Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

- New video game console aims to get kids moving
[12 hours old]: The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

* PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
[0 hours old]: The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

* Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
[0 hours old]: Deaths are reported in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces.

* Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
[0 hours old]: After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

- Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
[5 hours old]: Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

- Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
[9 hours old]: A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

- Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh
[2 hours old]: A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night.

- Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
[8 hours old]: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

- Rousey and Paul taunt UFC over White House viewing figures
[6 hours old]: Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul taunt the UFC and Dana White for failing to break Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record audience figure with the White House event.

- Money Box
[2 hours old]: Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.


and in other older news ...

. 'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
[80 hours old]: Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

. Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
[96 hours old]: The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.

. Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine
[71 hours old]: The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.

. BBC News app
[9983 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
[30 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[64 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
[181 hours old]: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[25 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[22 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[29 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[30 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[38 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[38 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[28 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[48 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[50 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[47 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[56 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[66 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[70 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[75 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[86 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[78 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[80 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[88 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[84 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[97 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[101 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[98 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[98 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[118 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[62 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[109 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[134 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[206 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[230 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[278 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[302 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[374 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[398 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[446 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[470 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[542 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[566 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[578 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[638 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[23 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[28 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
[32 hours old]: Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[230 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
[302 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
[558 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
[1142 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1502 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[23 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

. Americast
[26 hours old]: The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space

. Business Daily
[41 hours old]: Which jobs could be most resistant to the rise of AI?


 
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