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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:15 30 Jun 2026
 
- Man charged with attempted murder and arson following Belfast disorder
[2 hours old]: The 29-year-old was arrested on Monday in connection with a glider bus which was set on fire on 9 June.

. Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
[107 hours old]: Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.



and in other news ...

- Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill
[2 hours old]: The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.

* Manhunt under way in France after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch and family in Monaco
[0 hours old]: The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

- One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
[14 hours old]: While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.

- Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
[5 hours old]: Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.

- 'No rescuers have been sent': Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
[7 hours old]: People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

* Another UK heatwave could be on the way
[0 hours old]: As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.

- Pupil put in isolation booth for more than half a school year, BBC learns
[6 hours old]: The pupil's experience in a Yorkshire school highlights concerns about zero-tolerance behaviour policies.

- US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
[3 hours old]: The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

- The end for Nagelsmann? Germany suffer their 'next football nightmare'
[8 hours old]: Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.

- Pick Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson against DR Congo, says Wayne Rooney
[3 hours old]: Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

- Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
[2 hours old]: Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.

- Rescuers keep up search for survivors at collapsed La Guaira building
[15 hours old]: At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

- Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
[7 hours old]: In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

- 'No one move!': The agonising silence as Venezuela rescuers listen for survivors
[14 hours old]: With tens of thousands of people still believed missing, teams listen for signs of life beneath the rubble.

- Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
[15 hours old]: Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

- We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
[12 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

- Chris Mason: Burnham revels on public stage but has little time to hammer ideas into shape
[11 hours old]: As a man who has held prime ministerial ambitions for years, Andy Burnham makes his dash for the door, political editor Chris Mason writes.

- Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?
[13 hours old]: After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

- In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky
[3 hours old]: Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.

- Why £15 durians are being sold at half price or given away for free
[12 hours old]: As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.

- Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length
[1 hours old]: Some fans had complained that the show is too short because the singer only performs her latest album.

- Shetland set to back £1.5bn plan to connect islands with undersea tunnels
[6 hours old]: The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

* Heavy security in South Africa as anti-migrant protesters take to the streets
[1 hours old]: Thousands of people have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

- Noah Donohoe jury sent out to consider verdict
[1 hours old]: The 14-year-old disappeared and died in north Belfast in June 2020.

- WhatsApp to let people chat by swapping usernames instead of phone numbers
[2 hours old]: The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

- Boy says it was incredible bumping into princess doing Three Peaks Challenge
[3 hours old]: Ted and his father say it was incredible bumping into Catherine, Princess of Wales.

- Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
[6 hours old]: June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.

- Pick Mainoo over Anderson against DR Congo - Rooney
[3 hours old]: Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.

* Arsenal poised - can Newcastle convince Guimaraes for a second time?
[0 hours old]: Bruno Guimaraes has been Newcastle United's leader, but Arsenal are lurking with intent and could soon try to prise him away. What happens next, and could he yet stay put?

- 'Germany no longer first-class team ' - is this the end for Nagelsmann?
[8 hours old]: Germany make a shock last-32 exit against Paraguay, losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time to pile pressure on boss Julian Nagelsmann.

- 'I never expected to be here' - Williams returns to Wimbledon
[4 hours old]: For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.

- Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
[9 hours old]: Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.

- Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
[14 hours old]: He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

- India's biggest share sales tell the story of a country glued to its phones
[7 hours old]: NSE and Jio Platforms embody the sweeping changes in how India has consumed, invested and transacted over the past decade.

- Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
[15 hours old]: BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[10221 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
[16 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

. What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
[16 hours old]: Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.

. Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
[81 hours old]: Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.

. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
[19 hours old]: Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

. British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs
[22 hours old]: The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

. Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
[18 hours old]: The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.

. Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
[23 hours old]: The car-maker found AI quality checks failed to match the skill of veteran technicians.

. South Korea unveils 0bn chip and AI investment plan
[26 hours old]: It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

. Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
[22 hours old]: As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

. Rogue builder left our roof leaking and spent £30K we gave him in Lanzarote
[30 hours old]: Christian Williams benefitted to the tune of £160,000 from offending - but had just £1 to pay back.

. Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
[84 hours old]: Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?

. Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
[81 hours old]: The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

. Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
[84 hours old]: King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

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

. I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
[108 hours old]: Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

. What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
[93 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
[108 hours old]: Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.

. Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost
[111 hours old]: Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

. Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
[119 hours old]: The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

. Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
[99 hours old]: Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[132 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[203 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[276 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[300 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[347 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[372 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[444 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[468 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[516 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
[30 hours old]: People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.

. How much should we be prepared to pay for our food?
[30 hours old]: A chorus of people say that rather than capping prices, consumers should consider spending more

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[468 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[540 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[796 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1380 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
[1740 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
[71 hours old]: Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.

. New ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained
[90 hours old]: In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs.

. How do you escape an overdraft?
[93 hours old]: How do you escape an overdraft? Finance expert Ioan Bain explains

. Business Daily
[110 hours old]: Heatwaves, pensions, and tech volatility - stories shaping the global economy this week.

. The Food Chain
[132 hours old]: From kiwi fruit to caffeine: what helps, and what hinders, a good night's rest?


 
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