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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 14:35 23 Jun 2026
 
* Major incident declared after bus crash near roundabout in Wales
[0 hours old]: Police said the crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.

* Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
[0 hours old]: The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.

- Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
[3 hours old]: Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.

- Killed train driver was well-known community figure
[8 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Shaun Burton, who was killed in the crash near Bedford on Friday.

. South East Water announces new chief executive
[26 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[118 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

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- Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
[3 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

* Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
[1 hours old]: The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

- UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
[2 hours old]: Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".

* Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[1 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

* Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
[0 hours old]: Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP.

* Murder investigation after 14-year-old girl reported missing
[0 hours old]: A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.

* Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
[0 hours old]: Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.

* Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?
[0 hours old]: England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.

- Is watching football bad for your health? I tested my body to find out
[9 hours old]: Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

- How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo?
[4 hours old]: Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his team-mates.

- Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record
[3 hours old]: Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.

- New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
[3 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

- Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
[1 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

- How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
[14 hours old]: For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

- Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
[14 hours old]: Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.

- 'They made my mum give me up because she was unmarried'
[7 hours old]: Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18.

- Government pledges action after Preston Davey case
[1 hours old]: Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley.

- Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
[1 hours old]: Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

- First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
[13 hours old]: The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

- Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
[2 hours old]: Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time.

- Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
[3 hours old]: Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.

* Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
[0 hours old]: The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

- From non-league to playing for Ghana at the World Cup - the Semenyo story
[1 hours old]: Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.

* The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs
[1 hours old]: The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?

- Red Roses stars in line for £100k to retain World Cup
[2 hours old]: The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.

- Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[3 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

- Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[14 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

- Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[3 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

- Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
[14 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

- Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[15 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

- Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[9 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

- Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[8 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

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. Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
[19 hours old]: Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.

. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
[48 hours old]: How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[27 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

. Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
[25 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[38 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

. Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
[34 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

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. Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
[50 hours old]: Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

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[97 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[94 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[101 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

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[102 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

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