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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:55 26 Apr 2026
 
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[763 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
[2538 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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and in other news ...

- Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
[1 hours old]: The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.

- Watch: How gunfire sparked chaos at Trump press dinner
[10 hours old]: President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

- Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian
[6 hours old]: The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

- King's US visit will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace says
[1 hours old]: The decision was made "after discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day", the Palace says.

- Mali defence minister killed in rebel attacks, reports say
[2 hours old]: A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

- Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history at London Marathon
[7 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

- Shooting raises questions about Trump security
[4 hours old]: The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.

- What we know about the incident
[3 hours old]: Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

- I was in the room with Trump and heard the low thudding sound of gunfire
[15 hours old]: The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.

- In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
[13 hours old]: Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.

- Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
[6 hours old]: Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.

- Starmer insists 'majority' of Labour MPs back his leadership
[4 hours old]: This week has seen increasing speculation among Labour MPs about Sir Keir's judgement and leadership.

- Woman released on bail after fatal house fire in Wolverhampton
[5 hours old]: Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. A woman in her 30s was arrested.

- Axolotls can be tricky to look after as pets - I know because I own 20
[13 hours old]: Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.

- Man arrested for suspected arson after fire at packed LGBT+ club near Milton Keynes
[1 hours old]: An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

- Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins
[1 hours old]: Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty.

- Sawe smashes two-hour mark to 'move goalposts for marathon running'
[7 hours old]: Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

* Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon?
[1 hours old]: The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race.

- Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City
[2 hours old]: Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

* Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?
[1 hours old]: Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English.

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and in other older news ...

. We thought Gen Z weren't drinking. But these cocktails in a ball may suggest otherwise
[20 hours old]: Gen Z is starting their nights with sugary canned cocktails - even if the taste proves divisive.

. The crime that never happened - and sparked a rage bait frenzy
[21 hours old]: Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

. Singer Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head
[21 hours old]: The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

. I didn't tell my boyfriend my age when we started dating. I worried he might end things
[21 hours old]: Two couples tell BBC News about overcoming social stigma in their age-gap relationships.

. Voice notes are massive in some countries but not the UK - here's why
[20 hours old]: Voice notes have they taken some countries by storm, while failing to truly take off in Britain.

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[8670 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?
[57 hours old]: We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail

. Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith
[72 hours old]: The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.

. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest
[345 hours old]: Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

. China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
[46 hours old]: With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
[59 hours old]: It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell
[48 hours old]: President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.

. How does it affect me if share prices fall?
[58 hours old]: Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

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

. White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
[67 hours old]: A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.

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

. US soldier charged after winning 0,000 betting on removal of Maduro
[67 hours old]: Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.

. Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
[60 hours old]: The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

. Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's 1bn takeover
[75 hours old]: The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

. UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[80 hours old]: The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.

. Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds
[82 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.

. AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak
[85 hours old]: The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you
[104 hours old]: How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

. Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
[81 hours old]: The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

. High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
[87 hours old]: Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

. Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
[97 hours old]: Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending m on its tokens.

. UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices
[107 hours old]: The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
[94 hours old]: The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

. McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
[105 hours old]: A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

. Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge
[101 hours old]: The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[93 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
[76 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[141 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
[165 hours old]: Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.

. Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
[237 hours old]: Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

. Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning
[261 hours old]: Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[308 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[332 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[378 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[405 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[429 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[453 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
[38 hours old]: Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.

. Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal
[38 hours old]: Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.

. Island's inflation rate is 2.7%, new figures show
[53 hours old]: Statistics Jersey says there have been "sharp increases" in some energy prices.

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[189 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
[709 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
[908 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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

. Asbestos toy warnings
[77 hours old]: Asbestos toy warnings

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

. Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
[99 hours old]: Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.


. Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
[142 hours old]: The BBC has found suspicious trading patterns that correlate with some of the president's most market-moving statements.