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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:15 07 Aug 2026
 
- Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
[4 hours old]: An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.

* Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
[1 hours old]: Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.

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


and in other news ...

- Meta fined 7m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
[2 hours old]: A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another 7m for the way it has harmed children.

- Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
[8 hours old]: While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

- Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
[3 hours old]: The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.

- Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
[1 hours old]: Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

- Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
[9 hours old]: Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

- Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
[4 hours old]: Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

- Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
[7 hours old]: Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

- EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
[10 hours old]: The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

- South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
[9 hours old]: Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

- Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
[10 hours old]: Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

- Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
[6 hours old]: They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

- Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[4 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?

- How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
[4 hours old]: A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.

- Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years
[4 hours old]: Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

- Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
[3 hours old]: Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

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

- UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
[3 hours old]: The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
[8 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
[12 hours old]: Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

- Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
[2 hours old]: The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

* Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
[1 hours old]: Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.

- Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
[2 hours old]: Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

- Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans 0bn, watchdog finds
[3 hours old]: A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

- TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
[8 hours old]: Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

- Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
[9 hours old]: Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

- Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?
[11 hours old]: Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

- Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
[9 hours old]: Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

- Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
[9 hours old]: Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.

- Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure
[5 hours old]: Derek McInnes says Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves" as he bemoaned the loss of cheap goals in the Europa League qualifying first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok in Poland.

- Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
[2 hours old]: The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

- Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[12 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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

- Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[14 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

- Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
[13 hours old]: The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[11125 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
[66 hours old]: Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

. Which PM punched John Simpson?
[35 hours old]: Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

. Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[26 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

. Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
[16 hours old]: The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

. Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
[21 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

. US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
[28 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

. Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
[22 hours old]: Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.

. Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
[18 hours old]: People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

. 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[17 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

. Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
[19 hours old]: The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

. Trump administration pays back 0bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
[31 hours old]: It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

. Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
[29 hours old]: Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

. Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
[38 hours old]: A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

. Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
[41 hours old]: The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
[42 hours old]: This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

. Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
[32 hours old]: More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[52 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
[53 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
[52 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[76 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[173 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[197 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[206 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[244 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[413 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
[436 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?
[580 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
[22 hours old]: Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

. Uniform bank now helping working families
[22 hours old]: The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.

. Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
[23 hours old]: The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.

. UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
[40 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[363 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
[892 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
[1372 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
[1444 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
[1700 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

. What happened to the internet?
[41 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[61 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

. Assignment
[73 hours old]: How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

. Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
[84 hours old]: The former department store closed in 2016.


 
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