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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:55 02 Jan 2026
 
. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
[46 hours old]: The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[151 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

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and in other news ...

- 'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno
[7 hours old]: One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

- Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
[7 hours old]: For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

* Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026
[0 hours old]: The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

- The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health
[8 hours old]: Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

- Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend
[5 hours old]: In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

- The Traitors returns with new 'secret traitor' in major shake-up
[9 hours old]: Not even the viewers know who host Claudia Winkleman has assigned as the fourth "secret traitor".

- Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows
[6 hours old]: Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

- China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
[4 hours old]: It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

- 'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate
[5 hours old]: Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

- EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding
[14 hours old]: Colin Salmon was shown leniency by the court because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter.

- What we know so far about how the fire broke out
[10 hours old]: Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

- Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise
[7 hours old]: Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

- The Papers: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'
[3 hours old]: The fire at a Swiss ski resort bar which has killed dozens dominates Friday's front pages.

- Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding?
[7 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
[7 hours old]: The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

- Liam Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job - but who are the other candidates?
[12 hours old]: Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

* Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking
[0 hours old]: In an interview with state TV, the Venezuelan president also evaded a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US.

- Luke Littler races into world championship semis as biggest rival Luke Humphries knocked out
[9 hours old]: Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.

* Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
[1 hours old]: It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

- 'National treasure' Brighton pier put up for sale
[2 hours old]: Brighton Palace Pier is now on the market after warnings of "difficult" trading in previous years.

- Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament
[5 hours old]: Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote.

- 'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race
[8 hours old]: Pep Guardiola questioned whether it was only a two-horse Premier League title race, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.

* Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test
[1 hours old]: England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.

- Littler races into semis but Humphries knocked out
[9 hours old]: Luke Littler beats Krzysztof Ratajski to reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals, before second seed Luke Humphries loses to Gian van Veen.

* Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard
[0 hours old]: Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

- Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes'
[8 hours old]: Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.

- 'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'
[9 hours old]: As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

- Rosenior leading contender for Chelsea job
[12 hours old]: Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior is the leading contender to be the next Chelsea manager, but others remain under consideration.

- Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[7 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

- How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[7 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

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and in other older news ...

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[22 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Disbelief as tragedy hits Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day
[16 hours old]: BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the fire happened in the beating heart of lively Crans-Montana.

. Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling
[17 hours old]: The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[212 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[217 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
[129 hours old]: An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley

. Swashbuckling Puss embarks on a brave quest
[159 hours old]: Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[32 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[33 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[41 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

. Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
[44 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.

. US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
[45 hours old]: It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
[56 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

. Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[69 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[81 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[83 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[77 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[73 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[104 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[91 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[92 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[97 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[93 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[104 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[98 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[115 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[118 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

. Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[150 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[76 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[248 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[271 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[344 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[368 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[377 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[416 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[440 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[512 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[67 hours old]: Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

. Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[92 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[141 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
[174 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[808 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[920 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1008 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1729 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1915 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[334 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

. Americast
[332 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[354 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.