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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:15 04 Jan 2026
 
. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
[87 hours old]: The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

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and in other news ...

- Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela and 'fix oil infrastructure'
[3 hours old]: The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.

- Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
[1 hours old]: An extraordinary mission dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve" saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's fortified compound.

- Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world
[4 hours old]: Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

- Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded
[4 hours old]: President Donald Trump has said the US will "run" Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro.

- Why has Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
[7 hours old]: The US has been ramping up pressure on the Venezuelan leader since Trump took office last January.

- Starmer won't be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law
[5 hours old]: The PM told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that he won't "shy away from this" but added we "haven't got the full picture at the moment".

- Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world darts titles
[3 hours old]: Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.

- Family of UK couple held in Iran take petition to No 10
[4 hours old]: Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody a year ago during a world motorcycle tour.

- Murderer among two prisoners on run after absconding on New Year's Day
[5 hours old]: Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them.

- Swiss open criminal case against managers of ski resort bar after deadly fire
[4 hours old]: It comes after a preliminary investigation found the likely cause was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling.

- Two die and sea search for third person called off
[9 hours old]: One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.

- How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[2 hours old]: The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

- The Papers: 'America on the warpath' and 'Trump to run Venezuela'
[1 hours old]: The US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro dominates Sunday's papers.

* Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
[1 hours old]: Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place.

* Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
[1 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

- Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK
[10 hours old]: Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

- Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
[12 hours old]: Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua flies back to the UK following a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

- Oldest former MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
[7 hours old]: The miner's son, from Doncaster, died in hospital on 2 January after a short illness.

* Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
[1 hours old]: The US president earlier said if peaceful protesters are killed, Washington "will come to their rescue".

- Teenage life was an ordeal, until she found her calm with a camera
[10 hours old]: Caitlyn McDonald has Autism and Auditory Processing Disorder - a condition that affects how the brain interprets sounds.

- Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles
[3 hours old]: Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.

- Amorim refuses to explain cryptic transfer comment
[2 hours old]: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to explain a cryptic comment about the club's transfer plans - hinting at friction behind the scenes.

- Rice 'stretches himself to limit' before another 'masterclass'
[3 hours old]: How injury doubt Declan Rice "stretched himself to the very limit" to take Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

- 'Haunted Nancy detached from reality as Celtic's lights go out'
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport Scotland's chief sports writer dissects the outcome of Saturday's Old Firm defeat for Celtic.

- Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top
[5 hours old]: Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

- 'Shocking, pathetic and embarrassing' - can Nuno save West Ham?
[4 hours old]: For West Ham and Nuno Espirito Santo, the picture looks bleak.
A hapless 3-0 defeat by bottom side Wolves on Saturday came as a stark reality check for the struggling Hammers.

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and in other older news ...

. How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather
[38 hours old]: Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

. What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
[28 hours old]: How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

. The prehistoric shark found in a suburban town in Scotland
[185 hours old]: The fossil was so complete experts could see remains of the last meal it ate, 330 million years after it died.

. Baby loss couple recognised in New Year Honours
[122 hours old]: Amy and Ryan Jackson, who set up the Lily Mae Foundation, are awarded British Empire Medals.

. How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
[115 hours old]: A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

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. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[253 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. How did a YouTuber stop federal funding to Minnesota?
[30 hours old]: And can Zohran Mamdani keep up the momentum as New York mayor?

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[67 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. Women's game did not need 'Battle of Sexes' - Swiatek
[16 hours old]: Iga Swiatek says tennis did not need the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as the women's game "stands on its own".

. FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
[31 hours old]: A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

. Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
[32 hours old]: The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

. China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
[34 hours old]: It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

. US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
[35 hours old]: The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

. Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[48 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

. How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
[27 hours old]: Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[63 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[73 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[74 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[82 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

. Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
[86 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.

. US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
[86 hours old]: It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
[97 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

. Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[110 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[122 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[124 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[118 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[115 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[145 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[132 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[133 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[138 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[134 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[145 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[139 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[156 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[48 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[117 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[289 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[312 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[385 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[409 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[419 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[457 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[481 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[553 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
[18 hours old]: As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

. 'People are choosing between feeding their pets or themselves'
[18 hours old]: Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals.

. Charity provides hot lunches as temperatures drop
[32 hours old]: Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is "even more important" in winter.

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[38 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[850 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[961 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1049 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1770 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1956 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[376 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

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. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[395 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.