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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:35 31 May 2026
 
- Britain's onboard train wi-fi is one of Europe's worst. This is how people manage
[8 hours old]: We tested the wi-fi on the train between Norwich and London to see how easy it was to connect.

. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[22 hours old]: Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1591 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

* Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
[1 hours old]: Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

- Watch: Sturgeon says 'I will not apologise for crimes of my former husband'
[2 hours old]: The former first minister of Scotland says she feels she is "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit".

* Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
[1 hours old]: Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.

- How Putin became master of the image
[8 hours old]: From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

- 'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
[8 hours old]: A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

- 'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?
[8 hours old]: Season three ends on Monday and many of the show's original fans say they have "outgrown" the drama.

- Behind the scenes of Russell T Davies' twisty new thriller, Tip Toe
[8 hours old]: BBC News given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

- Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
[9 hours old]: The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

- Inside Australia’s mouse nightmare: The farmers living with a rodent plague
[10 hours old]: Farmers report thousands of mice per hectare destroying crops and invading homes.

- 'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
[9 hours old]: Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

* Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
[1 hours old]: The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

- Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
[4 hours old]: The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.

- The Papers: 'Agony for Arsenal' and '5 cops axed' at Kensington Palace
[8 hours old]: Several of the papers focus on Arsenal's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

- Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
[13 hours old]: The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

- Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
[7 hours old]: Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

* Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
[1 hours old]: Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

- 'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'
[2 hours old]: Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.

- PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'
[12 hours old]: Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.

- Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak
[9 hours old]: On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title less than 24 hours after their Champions League final heartbreak.

- PSG retain Champions League with penalty shootout win over Arsenal
[12 hours old]: Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.

- Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
[10 hours old]: Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao.

- 32 and counting - why are women overlooked for French Open night matches?
[8 hours old]: All eight of the French Open's night sessions this year have been allocated to men.

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and in other older news ...

. AI-powered version of Ozzy to appear in city
[117 hours old]: Two companies are working on creating an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar.

. Lego cathedral model completed after 10-year build
[110 hours old]: The Very Reverend Joe Hawes says the project is "testament" to what the community can accomplish.

. Officer who pulled driver from burning car honoured
[122 hours old]: PC Jay Wakefield has been nominated for the Police Federation's National Police Bravery award.

. Basketball-playing robot built by sixth-formers wins tech competition
[98 hours old]: A basketball-playing robot won Friends' School in Lisburn first place at the UK-wide First Tech Challenge robotics competition.

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. By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
[39 hours old]: The latest from the Makerfield by-election

. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?
[39 hours old]: And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3728 hours old]: WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day

. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
[488 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

. Slot sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace
[19 hours old]: 'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

. How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
[30 hours old]: Could personalised early intervention help prevent under-16s falling into the Neet trap?

. Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
[39 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[56 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[36 hours old]: The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.

. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[44 hours old]: Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[64 hours old]: A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.

. 'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage
[63 hours old]: The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.

. US government prepares to print 0 note featuring Trump's face
[61 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[56 hours old]: Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

. Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[52 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[73 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

. Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
[63 hours old]: The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

. California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
[61 hours old]: Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

. Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
[69 hours old]: Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.

. EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
[64 hours old]: The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

. Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
[65 hours old]: A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

. How you can save money on your energy bill
[87 hours old]: Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.

. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
[79 hours old]: New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

. Google worker charged with using internal data to make .2m on bets
[77 hours old]: The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

. The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
[81 hours old]: The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

. Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
[77 hours old]: The Abn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

. Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
[96 hours old]: A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

. Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
[99 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
[97 hours old]: BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[80 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[92 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[152 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
[174 hours old]: Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

. Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
[224 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[248 hours old]: Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

. Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
[296 hours old]: Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.

. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
[312 hours old]: The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

. Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
[314 hours old]: One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.

. Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
[392 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
[434 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[44 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

. Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
[86 hours old]: Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee.

. 'I fear for my son's farming future due to costs'
[88 hours old]: One farmer says his red diesel costs have risen from £27,000 a year to £54,000.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[656 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
[1016 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
[1537 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
[1735 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
[90 hours old]: Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

. Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
[92 hours old]: The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

. This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
[134 hours old]: A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.

. The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
[190 hours old]: A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.

. Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
[209 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?