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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:55 11 Mar 2026
 
- Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'
[3 hours old]: The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.

. British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights - latest on travel from Middle East
[26 hours old]: BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[499 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1434 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1916 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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- Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
[1 hours old]: Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.

* A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
[1 hours old]: A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.

- Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
[3 hours old]: The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

- Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court
[3 hours old]: Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

- Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
[7 hours old]: The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

- Tourist attractions call for changes to weather apps over 'misleading' rain icons
[5 hours old]: Chester Zoo is leading a call for a change in the way "rain icons" are used in weather forecasts.

- Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts
[3 hours old]: This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

- Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
[1 hours old]: A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.

- Germans protest against Russia on Paralympic podium
[2 hours old]: German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.

* Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
[1 hours old]: Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.

- Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
[7 hours old]: Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

- 'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
[4 hours old]: Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

- 'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey
[2 hours old]: Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.

- Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
[3 hours old]: Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

- EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
[5 hours old]: Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.

- Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night
[5 hours old]: From sushi to gold-dusted chocolate statuettes, a feast will be served at the Oscars after party on Sunday.

- The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[9 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

- Inside the Russian explosives plot that sent incendiary parcels to the UK
[14 hours old]: Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.


- Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say
[9 hours old]: The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

- UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach
[4 hours old]: Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

- Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM
[6 hours old]: Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

- Army officers deny charges linked to soldier's death
[4 hours old]: The two high-ranking officers failed to act when Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, reported a sexual assault.

- UK government loses appeal over quashed Kneecap terror charge
[4 hours old]: Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, had been accused of showing support for proscribed organisation Hezbollah following a gig in London in 2024.

- Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify
[9 hours old]: Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.

- British man admits encouraging suicide in US
[4 hours old]: Dylan Phelan admits encouraging the suicide of US citizen Travis Dyer in Louisiana in 2024.

- Quentin Tarantino to stage 'swashbuckling comedy' play in London
[6 hours old]: The film-maker will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, "a rambunctious comedy" set in 1830s Europe.

- 'Wrong person at wrong time' - but if not Tudor then who?
[6 hours old]: Following Tottenham's 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, BBC Sport assesses the options open to the beleaguered club.

- 'Doomsday scenario' for Spurs after 'blows' - Van de Ven
[4 hours old]: Micky Van de Ven says Tottenham found themselves in a "doomsday scenario" against Atletico Madrid, adding the club is "just taking blow after blow".

- Il Etait Temps wins Queen Mother Champion Chase
[2 hours old]: Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at Cheltenham Festival.

- Hundred auction creates some of the highest-paid sportswomen in the UK
[5 hours old]: All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of £100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.

- Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
[4 hours old]: The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began

- Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
[11 hours old]: Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".

- US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock
[6 hours old]: With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".

- Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook
[14 hours old]: The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

- How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[3 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

* Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral
[1 hours old]: "Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.

- More support as heating oil costs 'double'
[3 hours old]: Rural farmers and homeowners are struggling to afford heating oil as prices rise.

- 'Concern' as school holiday food vouchers end
[4 hours old]: A head teacher says he is "really concerned" about a decision to end school holiday food vouchers.

- Heating oil protection calls after 'shock' price rises
[7 hours old]: About 130,000 households in Scotland rely on the fuel to warm their homes.

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. Jeffrey Epstein had two key aides - why do they still control his money and secrets?
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. Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
[25 hours old]: President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.

. Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game?
[48 hours old]: And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?

. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story
[619 hours old]: A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.

. 'Icky and heartbreaking': The per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
[20 hours old]: The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

. 'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?
[20 hours old]: Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

. Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos
[22 hours old]: Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

. Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint
[22 hours old]: Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

. Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'
[25 hours old]: The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

. 'My heating oil costs have more than doubled since Iran war started'
[28 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from someone facing higher bills, as the chancellor says there is "price gouging" in the market.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[27 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran
[26 hours old]: Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

. Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
[33 hours old]: The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

. Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
[29 hours old]: A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

. Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains
[43 hours old]: It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.

. Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
[32 hours old]: Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

. China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
[37 hours old]: Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

. G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
[44 hours old]: Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed 0.

. Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
[55 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

. Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
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. Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump
[58 hours old]: The price of crude has surged above 0 on concerns about shortages due to
supply disruptions.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[44 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[67 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

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. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[379 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
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. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
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. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[562 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[644 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[653 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
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. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
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