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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:35 10 May 2026
 
* Countries airlift nationals evacuated from from virus-hit cruise ship
[1 hours old]: Spanish passengers are the first to leave the MV Hondius, after an outbreak saw three people die and several infected.

- Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
[15 hours old]: The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[48 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
[70 hours old]: A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

. 'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
[80 hours old]: The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1095 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

* Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to Starmer and backs Burnham's return
[0 hours old]: In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.

- Army parachutes onto remote island to help Briton with suspected hantavirus
[1 hours old]: The specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, a remote British overseas territory, to treat them.

- Iran sends response to US proposals to end war
[2 hours old]: No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.

* Thousands gather for protest against antisemitism in London
[0 hours old]: In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.

- Beatles' early years drama starts filming in Germany
[2 hours old]: Six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the band's early era with members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.

- Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
[4 hours old]: Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

* Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

- Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly
[4 hours old]: Leading Tory brands Reform a "cult of personality" but Reform deputy leader says its electoral success has shaken up politics.

- Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth willing to 'take the fight' to Keir Starmer
[2 hours old]: The Plaid leader says he will "call out" the UK government, if that is needed, as first minister.

- Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader
[3 hours old]: The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

* Stars walk red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures
[0 hours old]: The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

- Lidl says customers can turn points into pastries. But shoppers want the old app back
[8 hours old]: With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

- I stood on a dog biscuit - it left me in a wheelchair
[2 hours old]: An apparently minor injury led to Jayme Stephen having a leg amputed as a result of her diabetes.

- How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?
[13 hours old]: With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

- Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win
[2 hours old]: One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

- I took one of the most famous photos of the Aberfan disaster - it still haunts me
[10 hours old]: Mel Parry took one of the defining images of the Aberfan disaster, but "wished he'd never taken it".

- Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
[2 hours old]: Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

- Two arrested over arson attack at former synagogue
[3 hours old]: The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody.

- Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
[3 hours old]: The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first

- Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
[11 hours old]: Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.


and in other older news ...

. Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it
[17 hours old]: Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

. How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
[17 hours old]: The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

. BBC News app
[9002 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[52 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
[281 hours old]: Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

. An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
[1786 hours old]: The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

. The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[41 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[49 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[56 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[43 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

. How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[34 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[53 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[63 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[55 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
[72 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
[65 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

. World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
[60 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

. Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery
[69 hours old]: A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.

. Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
[79 hours old]: The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

. The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial
[88 hours old]: The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
[83 hours old]: A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

. bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory
[82 hours old]: Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.

. Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
[97 hours old]: The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

. Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
[92 hours old]: Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

. People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
[96 hours old]: Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

. Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
[103 hours old]: No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

. Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
[96 hours old]: Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

. Apple to pay up to to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
[112 hours old]: Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

. Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video
[96 hours old]: Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

. How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[32 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[89 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[136 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[257 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
[305 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
[329 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
[400 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[425 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
[408 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

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

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[50 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. Average house price falls by 5%, report shows
[73 hours old]: The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

. 'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent'
[83 hours old]: A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[100 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
[107 hours old]: Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[161 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
[521 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
[1042 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
[1240 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[80 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[100 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[129 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

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


 
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