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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:55 23 Sep 2026
 
. Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
[41 hours old]: The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[187 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

- Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus cap
[8 hours old]: Councillor Justine Peberdy says Yeomans Travel and Sargeants Brothers have not committed to the cap.

. 'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
[34 hours old]: Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[427 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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- UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
[2 hours old]: The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.

- Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'
[1 hours old]: The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

- Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey
[3 hours old]: The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries.

* Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
[0 hours old]: Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

- Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
[7 hours old]: Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.

* Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
[0 hours old]: Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.

- UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
[6 hours old]: Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

- Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's on their agenda?
[8 hours old]: The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

- Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
[2 hours old]: The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.

- Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
[14 hours old]: A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

- Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?
[2 hours old]: BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.

* Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
[0 hours old]: Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".

- Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn
[8 hours old]: In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.

- Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout for football players?
[13 hours old]: Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

- 'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
[13 hours old]: As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

- Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?
[5 hours old]: The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.

- Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
[10 hours old]: The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.

- Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
[6 hours old]: Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.

- UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
[5 hours old]: Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

- Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
[1 hours old]: The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.

* Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told
[0 hours old]: Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.

- On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested
[3 hours old]: Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland.

- Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI
[3 hours old]: Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien has just been awarded the Prix du Roman Fnac for his first novel.

- The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver
[4 hours old]: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".

- Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
[2 hours old]: Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.

- Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium
[5 hours old]: Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.

- Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
[2 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.

* The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
[1 hours old]: Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

- FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry
[3 hours old]: The Football Association charges Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded.

- Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
[2 hours old]: Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.

- Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
[8 hours old]: Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.

- Trump wants AI to be rebranded as super intelligence. Will it work?
[15 hours old]: Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.

- UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMF
[10 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".

- How much do you spend on a birthday present?
[13 hours old]: Do you show you care through expensive presents? Or do you consider a drink in a pub a worthy birthday gift?

* Why is the price of protein powder rising?
[0 hours old]: Why is the price of protein powder rising?

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and in other older news ...

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[19 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

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. Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
[20 hours old]: To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

. 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
[19 hours old]: Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

. Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
[22 hours old]: Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

. Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
[27 hours old]: Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

. 'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
[26 hours old]: The food delivery giant will pay a 1.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.

. New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
[21 hours old]: The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

. Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
[34 hours old]: Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

. Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
[26 hours old]: The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
[44 hours old]: The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

. Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
[35 hours old]: Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

. Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for 0bn merger with Warner Bros
[31 hours old]: The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

. Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
[41 hours old]: British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
[50 hours old]: The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

. Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
[46 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[56 hours old]: Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
[63 hours old]: It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

. Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
[56 hours old]: The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

. US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
[61 hours old]: Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
[58 hours old]: How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

. Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
[79 hours old]: The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[33 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

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

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

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[308 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
[308 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
[331 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[356 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
[370 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[470 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
[467 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
[499 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
[571 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1507 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
[2036 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
[2516 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. Business Daily
[22 hours old]: Jacob Rothman built a manufacturing business in China supplying major retailers