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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 06:55 23 Sep 2026
 
. Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
[28 hours old]: The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.

. Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
[67 hours old]: It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.

. The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
[174 hours old]: Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.

. 'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar
[21 hours old]: Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[414 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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- UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
[4 hours old]: The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

- Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
[4 hours old]: In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

* Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
[1 hours old]: A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.

* 'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
[1 hours old]: Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.

- 'Poison seller' who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell
[6 hours old]: Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.

- Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting
[1 hours old]: Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

- Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
[6 hours old]: Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.

- Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC
[7 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".

- Watch: Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
[7 hours old]: The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.

- Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[6 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

- Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
[2 hours old]: Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.

- Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
[11 hours old]: Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

- 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
[6 hours old]: Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

- Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
[6 hours old]: Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

* Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
[1 hours old]: The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.

- The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction'
[1 hours old]: Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers.

- As Trump and Xi talk, China surges ahead with its AI ambitions
[7 hours old]: The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.

- Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many
[6 hours old]: Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west.

- Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police
[9 hours old]: Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.

* White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
[1 hours old]: Trump and Xi are expected to discuss a range of issues from trade to AI during the latter's multi-day visit to Washington.

- Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
[8 hours old]: The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.

- More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
[1 hours old]: More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

- 'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 storm
[3 hours old]: The storm's sudden intensification off the coast of Mexico is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.

- Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
[9 hours old]: Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.

* Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout?
[0 hours old]: Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

- Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
[10 hours old]: Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

* 'Be comfortable in your own identity' - Agassi's advice to Raducanu
[0 hours old]: As Emma Raducanu plots a route back to the pinnacle of tennis, the Briton is taking inspiration from Andre Agassi's 2009 autobiography.

- Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions
[15 hours old]: As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.

- Will Trump's AI rebrand to 'super intelligence' catch on?
[2 hours old]: Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.

- Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
[9 hours old]: Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

- Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
[6 hours old]: To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.

- Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
[14 hours old]: Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

- 'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
[13 hours old]: The food delivery giant will pay a 1.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.

- New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
[8 hours old]: The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

- Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
[13 hours old]: The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.

* How much do you spend on a birthday present?
[0 hours old]: Do you show you care through expensive presents? Or do you consider a drink in a pub a worthy birthday gift?

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. Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
[16 hours old]: Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

. Unexpected UK borrowing surge adds to pre-Budget pressure on chancellor
[21 hours old]: Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.

. I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
[31 hours old]: The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.

. Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
[22 hours old]: Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.

. Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for 0bn merger with Warner Bros
[18 hours old]: The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

. Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
[28 hours old]: British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.

. Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
[37 hours old]: The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.

. Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
[33 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[43 hours old]: Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

. UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC
[50 hours old]: It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

. Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
[43 hours old]: The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

. US and China discuss AI safety plan ahead of Trump-Xi summit
[48 hours old]: Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.

. Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check
[45 hours old]: How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

. Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
[66 hours old]: The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

. Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
[63 hours old]: Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

. Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
[79 hours old]: In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[20 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[127 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[150 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
[294 hours old]: Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?

. I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
[294 hours old]: Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

. Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
[318 hours old]: AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

. Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
[342 hours old]: More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

. 'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
[357 hours old]: The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

. From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
[456 hours old]: Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

. Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
[454 hours old]: Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

. Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
[486 hours old]: Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
[558 hours old]: So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it

. Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
[24 hours old]: A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1494 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2022 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[2502 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. Are vet bills about to get cheaper?
[19 hours old]: Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.

. Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
[112 hours old]: Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

. Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
[115 hours old]: Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.

. 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
[120 hours old]: New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.