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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:15 19 Sep 2026
 
* Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
[0 hours old]: The King Khalid International Airport incident caused hours of flight disruptions and comes amid an escalating conflict with Houthi rebels in Yemen.

. Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says
[27 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
[26 hours old]: O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
[53 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
[92 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
[332 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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- Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
[7 hours old]: Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

- Major seaside hotel fire treated as suspicious
[2 hours old]: About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.

* Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
[1 hours old]: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.

- Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
[9 hours old]: Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.

- Analysis: Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
[2 hours old]: An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

- From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
[8 hours old]: The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.

* Journalists report being denied White House access after Trump bans some outlets
[0 hours old]: CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.

- Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
[7 hours old]: Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.

- Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
[8 hours old]: Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.

- Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
[5 hours old]: Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.

- Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
[7 hours old]: The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

- Frenetic draw with Canada ends England's 39-game winning run
[1 hours old]: England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.

- Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group
[4 hours old]: The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club says United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe "must go" after he spoke out against immigration and said the country was "on the slide".

- England crush Sri Lanka to top T20 world rankings
[3 hours old]: England steamroller Sri Lanka in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep and return to number one in the world rankings.

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and in other older news ...

. Watch: Earl Spencer says he is telling the truth about a phone call with Charles after Diana's death
[27 hours old]: Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.

. When a cherished tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst
[21 hours old]: A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.

. I found my partner at an Irish matchmaking festival - now I want others to do the same
[20 hours old]: Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.

. 'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months
[20 hours old]: Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

. Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
[20 hours old]: In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

. AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators
[31 hours old]: The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.

. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine
[140 hours old]: It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.

. Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones
[147 hours old]: The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.

. Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes
[85 hours old]: The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

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. 'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
[25 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.

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

. We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
[32 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.

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

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

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

. 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal
[30 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
[36 hours old]: The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

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

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

. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high
[53 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
[56 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
[50 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
[59 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
[64 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
[66 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
[67 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'
[66 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
[77 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
[81 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
[76 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
[82 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
[91 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
[84 hours old]: Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[212 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
[212 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
[236 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[260 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
[274 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[374 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
[372 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
[404 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
[476 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
[31 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.

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[38 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
[38 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
[50 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
[1411 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
[1940 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
[2420 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
[2492 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

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

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

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

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