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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:15 31 May 2026
 
. Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past
[22 hours old]: How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.

. Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers
[36 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
[1604 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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- Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
[9 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.

- Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
[6 hours old]: The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

- Arsenal fans turn streets red for victory parade
[2 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of fans turned out to celebrate the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

* Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
[0 hours old]: Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

* Second batch of Mandelson files to be published on Monday
[1 hours old]: A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament".

- 'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years
[3 hours old]: The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013.

- Shot fired as officer struck by stolen police car
[2 hours old]: A PSNI officer is seriously injured and a man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

- Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea
[4 hours old]: The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.

- 'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival
[3 hours old]: Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

- Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
[2 hours old]: If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

- UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain forecast
[6 hours old]: Fresher Atlantic air has ended a week of record-breaking heat which saw the UK's hottest May day.

- Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
[2 hours old]: Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.

- Why renaming my health condition could help other women
[15 hours old]: Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

* Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
[0 hours old]: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes the capture of the strategic fortress as a "decisive shift" in its military campaign against Hezbollah.

* Polls close in Colombia presidential election that may reshape relations with US
[0 hours old]: The election comes after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

- Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
[4 hours old]: Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

- Jeremy Clarkson's choir wins Britain's Got Talent
[12 hours old]: The farmers' choir is the first group of its kind to win the ITV talent show.

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

- Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes
[15 hours old]: Bethany Handley says design, not disability, makes green spaces inaccessible for people like her.

- About 40,000 take part in Great Manchester Run
[6 hours old]: Katie and Harrison were among the Race Across the World contestants competing in memory of Sam Gardiner.

- Nicola Sturgeon Interview: The Analysis
[6 hours old]: The reaction to this morning's exclusive interview following Peter Murrell’s guilty plea

* Liverpool to open formal talks with Iraola
[0 hours old]: Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week over becoming their new head coach.

- Stick or twist for Arteta - how do Arsenal take next step?
[3 hours old]: Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League final heartbreak but thoughts are already moving to what they need to do to improve next season.

- Man City's future looks bright - and Shaw's role is key
[2 hours old]: Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it.

- Ice, Ice Baby and 'start of a new era' - best of Arsenal parade
[3 hours old]: For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal are the Premier League champions - and the players, staff and fans got to celebrate on Sunday with an incredible bus parade through the streets of north London.

- Exeter stun Leicester to set up Prem play-off drama
[3 hours old]: Exeter Chiefs move back into the Prem play-off places as they leave it late to win 35-26 at third-placed Leicester Tigers.

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. Russell T Davies' chilling new drama takes aim at disinformation
[22 hours old]: BBC News is given exclusive behind-the-scenes access on set of Tip Toe.

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

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

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

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3742 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
[502 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

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

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

. Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
[23 hours old]: Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

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

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

. Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
[49 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%
[58 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'
[78 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
[77 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
[74 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
[69 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
[66 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
[86 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
[76 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
[74 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
[83 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
[78 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
[78 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
[101 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
[93 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
[91 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
[95 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
[90 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
[109 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
[113 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[94 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
[106 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
[166 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
[188 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
[238 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[262 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
[310 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?
[325 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'
[328 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
[406 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
[448 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
[58 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
[100 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'
[102 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
[670 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
[1030 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
[1550 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
[1749 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
[104 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
[105 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
[148 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
[203 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?
[223 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?