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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 07:55 03 May 2026
 
- Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans
[9 hours old]: Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

* What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?
[1 hours old]: High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

- How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
[2 hours old]: BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

. Welsh nans befriend pro wrestler on Vegas flight after royal rumble over seats
[73 hours old]: The group was travelling to Las Vegas to scatter the ashes of one of their late husbands.

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2693 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
[6 hours old]: The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

- Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'
[2 hours old]: In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

- The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
[7 hours old]: President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

- From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?
[8 hours old]: Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

* Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
[1 hours old]: The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

- Miami race brought forward because of storm threat
[5 hours old]: Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

- Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war
[5 hours old]: Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

- Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
[7 hours old]: The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

- The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
[7 hours old]: Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

- What death doulas can teach us about dying
[7 hours old]: Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

- The Papers: '£7m tax bill for William' and 'Traitors take their places'
[6 hours old]: The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.

- Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections
[5 hours old]: Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

- Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
[14 hours old]: Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

- Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
[10 hours old]: One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

- Man charged after bomb hoax at Peter Kay show
[9 hours old]: Omar Majed, of Washwood Heath, Birmingham will appear in court on Monday, police said.

- Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
[13 hours old]: On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

- Tories pledge to tighten household benefit cap rules
[10 hours old]: The party says removing some exemptions to the household benefit cap would save £1bn a year.

- 'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win
[7 hours old]: Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.

- Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?
[8 hours old]: Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

- Miami race brought forward by three hours because of storm threat
[5 hours old]: Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

- Has much-maligned Gyokeres proved his critics wrong?
[10 hours old]: The talk before the season was that Arsenal needed a 20-goal-a-season striker to win a trophy - and now they finally have one in Viktor Gyokeres.

- Three red cards for hair pulling in 2026 - is it time to change law?
[10 hours old]: Sunderland defender Dan Ballard becomes the third player to be sent off for pulling an opponent's hair in the Premier League this season. Is it time to change the law?

- Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot
[8 hours old]: Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

- Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
[7 hours old]: The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a 0m bailout.

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and in other older news ...

. Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
[20 hours old]: Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

. Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
[19 hours old]: Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

. The remarkable life of Zanardi, a 21st century hero who inspired millions
[18 hours old]: Alex Zanardi was a 21st century hero - a man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity, writes Andrew Benson.

. 'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
[26 hours old]: British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

. Rare 400-year-old gown to go on display
[168 hours old]: The gown is described as "a rare survivor of its time" and will be shown at Hardwick Hall.

. 'Dreams do come true': The singer joining female-led soundtrack for Devil Wears Prada
[40 hours old]: American singer Izzy Escobar features on the album alongside the likes of Lady Gaga and Olivia Dean.

. Creating Roo, the missing Winnie-the-Pooh toy, for Camilla's US visit
[97 hours old]: The original toys - Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga and Tigger - are on display in New York, but Roo has been missing for decades.

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. The Week: The Price Of The Iran War
[58 hours old]: Could financial uncertainty from the Iran war stop a Starmer leadership challenge?

. LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
[56 hours old]: And why isn't there more support for Democrats?

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[794 hours old]: An aspiring actress and a dedicated jazz musician fall in love in modern-day Los Angeles.

. Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
[35 hours old]: The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

. Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money
[33 hours old]: The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

. Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
[33 hours old]: The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[55 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner
[37 hours old]: All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

. Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
[40 hours old]: People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

. No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says
[39 hours old]: Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

. Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
[41 hours old]: A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

. 'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
[55 hours old]: The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

. Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI
[43 hours old]: The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

. What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
[62 hours old]: The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

. Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar
[45 hours old]: The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

. South East Water chair resigns after critical report
[43 hours old]: It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.


. Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
[47 hours old]: The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

. Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips
[49 hours old]: Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.

. China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
[54 hours old]: The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

. Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
[54 hours old]: A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".

. Bank of England says rates could rise as Iran war fuels inflation
[63 hours old]: The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

. Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
[63 hours old]: The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

. Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
[60 hours old]: Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

. Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
[61 hours old]: Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

. Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
[70 hours old]: Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

. 'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs
[74 hours old]: Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[80 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[127 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[151 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[223 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[247 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[231 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[295 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
[319 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. 'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'
[42 hours old]: Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[43 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[43 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. 'We're in a successful band but still work jobs'
[44 hours old]: Red Rum Club lead singer Fran Doran spoke to BBC North West ahead of the local elections

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[343 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
[864 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
[1062 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[92 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

. What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?
[93 hours old]: Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
[136 hours old]: Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than 0bn in damages.

. High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter
[229 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs
[241 hours old]: BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.