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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 05:55 13 May 2026
 
- 'Huge moment' for Catherine as she makes first overseas trip since cancer
[7 hours old]: The Princess of Wales will travel to to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

- Ten more people to be flown to UK for hantavirus monitoring
[8 hours old]: The people from Saint Helena and Ascension Island are connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak.

. Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters
[28 hours old]: BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.

. This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
[53 hours old]: It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

. Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
[41 hours old]: The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[108 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1156 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

- PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis
[7 hours old]: King Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.

- The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
[3 hours old]: Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job.

- Watch: Resignations, drama and defiance at Downing Street
[6 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

- All the Labour MPs who have come out against Starmer, and the ones who want him to stay
[3 hours old]: A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against the prime minister.

- Read all the ministers' resignation letters in full
[12 hours old]: Ministers including Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

- A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
[6 hours old]: Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

- Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
[5 hours old]: The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
[4 hours old]: Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

- Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision
[6 hours old]: The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

- UK promises jets, drones and warship for Strait of Hormuz defence mission
[9 hours old]: More than 40 nations are involved in the mission, which the Ministry of Defence says will begin when conditions allow.

- Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
[6 hours old]: Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

* The Papers: 'Starmer and Streeting set for showdown' and 'Crisis? What crisis?'
[1 hours old]: Every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership for the second day in a row.

- Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?
[8 hours old]: The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

- 'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover
[3 hours old]: As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the m renovation.

- Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs joining Trump on China trip
[2 hours old]: A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

- Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
[5 hours old]: The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

- Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh government
[7 hours old]: Ap Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.

- Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost .2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack
[3 hours old]: That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

- Man shot dead by police after overnight stand-off in Bedford
[10 hours old]: The man, in his 40s, "presented a weapon" after barricading himself inside a house, police say.

- TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault
[13 hours old]: A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

- Starmer Says He’s Staying
[10 hours old]: Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.

- Refs' chief Webb confirms grappling consultation after disallowed West Ham goal
[10 hours old]: Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.

- Troublesome toe forces McIlroy to halt US PGA practice
[8 hours old]: Rory McIlroy started Tuesday laughing about ripping off a troublesome toenail but the soreness forces him to halt a practice round early, writes Iain Carter.

- VAR is a flip of a coin, says Guardiola
[6 hours old]: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players have to play well enough to ensure VAR does not decide the outcome of their games, comparing the system to a "flip of a coin".

- Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager
[15 hours old]: Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

- NBA player Clarke dies aged 29
[10 hours old]: Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

- McInnes and O'Neill keeping cool as Premiership title race catches fire
[12 hours old]: It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race. Everyone except those involved, that is.

- Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury
[10 hours old]: Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

- UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
[12 hours old]: The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

- US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
[10 hours old]: The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

- Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says
[4 hours old]: The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.

- eBay rejects .5bn offer from GameStop
[14 hours old]: The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.


and in other older news ...

. Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners
[23 hours old]: More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.

. BBC News app
[9062 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[112 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
[29 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

. Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies
[21 hours old]: The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

. How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
[29 hours old]: From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

. China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
[20 hours old]: David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

. Water firm fined after customers' details hacked
[17 hours old]: The hack went undetected by the Staffordshire firm for 20 months, regulator says.

. Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
[19 hours old]: The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

. Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
[37 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

. British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer
[41 hours old]: The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

. Oil price predicted to remain above 0 for rest of year
[36 hours old]: Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low 0s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

. TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
[36 hours old]: Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

. My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
[53 hours old]: A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.

. No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
[53 hours old]: Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.

. Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce
[43 hours old]: The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.


. Dua Lipa sues Samsung for m over use of her image on TV boxes
[26 hours old]: The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.

. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[101 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[110 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
[53 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[94 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[92 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[149 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[197 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[293 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[318 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[365 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[389 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[461 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[485 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[469 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache
[47 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

. Council confirms £300 heating oil support
[47 hours old]: "Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[111 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[221 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
[582 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1102 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1301 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[141 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[160 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[189 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[330 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.


 
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