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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:35 12 Jul 2026
 
- Andrew Flintoff's Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios
[4 hours old]: Expert driver Paul Rees is claiming personal injury, which BBC Studios is disputing.

- Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39
[8 hours old]: She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour, in June 2022.

. Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
[52 hours old]: The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.

. Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
[78 hours old]: Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

. Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company
[108 hours old]: Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.

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

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and in other news ...

- Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
[1 hours old]: Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

* Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title
[0 hours old]: Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles titles.

* Two men die trying to help children in sea
[0 hours old]: Cleveland Police says the children are confirmed to be safe after being checked over in hospital.

- 'We have another level we can reach' - Kane defends frustrated Tuchel
[2 hours old]: Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

* At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities say
[0 hours old]: Firefighters were called to the scene just after midnight local time and discovered patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue.

- US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
[4 hours old]: Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

- Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK
[1 hours old]: Residents near the Conwy fire have been evacuated, with at least 10 other fires across the UK this weekend.

- US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
[3 hours old]: Donald Trump pays tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

- From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job
[1 hours old]: The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.

* Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
[0 hours old]: The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.

- What to expect in the semi-finals
[8 hours old]: France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.

- Tuchel wasn't happy with the performance. So why do England keep winning?
[8 hours old]: Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.

- Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
[1 hours old]: Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

- 'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham: Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry
[10 hours old]: As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

- 'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
[5 hours old]: The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in Bédar.

- Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far
[1 hours old]: The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

- How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its almond butter
[15 hours old]: The German supermarket's bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

- David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
[5 hours old]: One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.

- Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
[7 hours old]: The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.

- Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
[3 hours old]: The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.

- Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis
[10 hours old]: Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed half way up the UK's highest mountain during a hike with her owner.

- China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall
[13 hours old]: Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.

- Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
[11 hours old]: The boat made the journey on Friday, when a total of 225 migrants made the crossing on three boats.

- Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?
[6 hours old]: And what will his premiership mean for your payslip?

- Thank you and goodbye to Knight's game-changing legacy
[6 hours old]: Heather Knight leaves behind a legacy to English cricket that goes far beyond the numbers on the field, writes Ffion Wynne.

- Tuchel unhappy with England display - so why do they keep winning?
[8 hours old]: Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.

- Tears of joy & Tiger text as Kim ends three-year title wait
[2 hours old]: Tom Kim excels in the final round to claim his first title in three years with a two-shot victory at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open.

- Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
[13 hours old]: Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.

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and in other older news ...

. We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
[20 hours old]: What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?

. Is the World Cup or Wimbledon more stylish? Take our fashion test to find out
[20 hours old]: Wimbledon and the World Cup are known for high stakes and high fashion. Choose your favourite looks.


. Why young wine drinkers are breaking the 'room temperature' red rule
[20 hours old]: Drinking a red at room temperature only is a common belief but the heatwave might have changed that.

. The myths sold to men trying to boost their sperm
[21 hours old]: With men’s fertility increasingly in the spotlight, we meet the men using unproven “hacks” promoted by influencers to up their sperm counts.

. Super-rich buying up big dinosaurs is creating a bigger problem for science
[20 hours old]: A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of m.

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. The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy
[62 hours old]: Will young people still vote Republican after Kirk’s death?

. Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start
[32 hours old]: The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.

. Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
[37 hours old]: The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.

. Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
[52 hours old]: A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

. EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in
[53 hours old]: The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.

. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
[67 hours old]: The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

. Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
[58 hours old]: People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

. Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
[69 hours old]: A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

. Chip giant SK Hynix raises .5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
[52 hours old]: The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.

. EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram
[56 hours old]: Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".

. Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
[93 hours old]: The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

. Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist
[75 hours old]: Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed

. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money
[93 hours old]: The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.

. How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
[82 hours old]: As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

. Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
[81 hours old]: Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

. Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved
[82 hours old]: Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.

. Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years
[87 hours old]: The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.

. Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
[105 hours old]: Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

. From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits
[107 hours old]: The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.

. Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
[97 hours old]: Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.

. Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
[115 hours old]: No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.

. Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
[104 hours old]: The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".

. Victims of 23andMe data breach to get m payout, judge rules
[117 hours old]: 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

. Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
[110 hours old]: A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[93 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?
[141 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?
[237 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[429 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[477 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[501 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[597 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?
[644 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
[669 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
[741 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?
[765 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?
[813 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. 'We've saved 34 tonnes of food and a carpet'
[39 hours old]: Two community groups say they have welcomed "record attendances" and given away many 'random items".

. Should you be switching bank accounts?
[55 hours old]: Martin Lewis covers whether you should be switching bank accounts.

. We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
[60 hours old]: The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

. Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap
[63 hours old]: The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[285 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
[765 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
[837 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
[1094 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
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