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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 17:15 29 May 2026
 
* No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
[1 hours old]: Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1551 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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and in other news ...

* 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
[0 hours old]: Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

* Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block
[0 hours old]: Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.

- Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
[5 hours old]: Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

* Child among three dead in tower block fall
[1 hours old]: A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.

* Trump holding meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
[0 hours old]: The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

- Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%
[5 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.

* One in four first class letters delivered late
[0 hours old]: Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets

* US judge halts Trump's .8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
[0 hours old]: In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.

* Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change
[0 hours old]: The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.

* Greek national charged with assisting 'Iran spies'
[0 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police said the allegations relate to the targeting of a UK-based journalist working for Iran International.

* Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure
[1 hours old]: Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG after TNT Sports decides against making the match free to air.

- 'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine
[4 hours old]: Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from artists like Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress are going viral.

* Endless yellow corridors started as an internet meme - now it's a Hollywood horror film
[0 hours old]: YouTuber Kane Parsons' eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms.

- Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time
[2 hours old]: An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.

- I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal
[6 hours old]: Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain.

* Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
[1 hours old]: Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.


- Coroner hopes inquest will 'stop speculation' over deaths of sisters in sea off Brighton
[2 hours old]: Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters died off Brighton beach on May 13.

- Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight
[6 hours old]: The aquarium's owner will also stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham sites.

- Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
[3 hours old]: The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

- 'Golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and cars
[1 hours old]: Residents in Melksham and the surrounding areas are counting the cost after a sudden "rare" hailstorm.

- 'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
[2 hours old]: Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

- Stalker jailed for murdering ex-girlfriend
[2 hours old]: Yurii Muzyka murdered his ex-girlfriend in a rage after he found out she was seeing a new partner.

* Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss
[1 hours old]: Jose Mourinho signs a three-year deal to become Real Madrid head coach for a second time.

- Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
[2 hours old]: Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.

* Vallejo criticised for saying woman should not have umpired match
[0 hours old]: Adolfo Daniel Vallejo is criticised for saying his French Open second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman.

- England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
[2 hours old]: Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.

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

- Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
[13 hours old]: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".

- Energy bills to go up for Power NI and Firmus customers
[5 hours old]: Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

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and in other older news ...

. 'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
[16 hours old]: The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

. Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress?
[22 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

. Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?
[16 hours old]: The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.

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. Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?
[21 hours old]: Major report warns risk of a ‘lost generation’?

. Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?
[42 hours old]: The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress.

. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale
[3689 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
[449 hours old]: Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.

. Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
[25 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
[24 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
[22 hours old]: Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

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

. When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
[16 hours old]: Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. It has since found a way to sell its products in Canada again.

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[33 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
[24 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
[21 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
[30 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
[25 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
[25 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
[48 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
[40 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
[38 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
[42 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
[37 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
[56 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
[60 hours old]: The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
[58 hours old]: BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

. Booming AI chip demand helps create two new tn club members
[62 hours old]: SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.

. Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
[64 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

. Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
[63 hours old]: Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

. Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost
[59 hours old]: Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.

. Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
[68 hours old]: The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[41 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
[53 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
[113 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
[135 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
[185 hours old]: Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
[209 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
[257 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?
[273 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'
[275 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
[353 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
[395 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

. Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
[47 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'
[49 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
[617 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
[977 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
[1497 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
[1696 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
[51 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
[52 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
[95 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
[150 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?
[170 hours old]: Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?