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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 02:55 19 Jan 2026
 
* At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
[1 hours old]: The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.

. Agatha Christie's classic mystery with Hercule Poirot
[513 hours old]: Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[275 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[193 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 ...

* PM to give No 10 speech after weekend of Greenland and tariffs turmoil
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.

- Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
[4 hours old]: His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

- How crypto criminals stole 0 million from people - often using age-old tricks
[2 hours old]: As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

- Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash
[4 hours old]: It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

- Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say
[2 hours old]: An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.

- Prince Harry to appear in court in legal action against Daily Mail publishers
[3 hours old]: Prince Harry is to give evidence in London High Court on Thursday as part of legal battle against the publishers of the Daily Mail.

- BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
[10 hours old]: A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

- More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
[5 hours old]: The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.

- Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
[4 hours old]: President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.

- Socks, salsa and stand-up comedy... easy ways to find joy in January
[2 hours old]: It might be the most miserable time of the year but there is something you can do about that.

- The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'
[1 hours old]: The fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threat to EU allies that oppose his campaign to annex Greenland dominates Monday's papers.

- Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring
[2 hours old]: After sending Trump to the White House in a historic shift, some Latinos feel he's not improving the economy.

- Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
[2 hours old]: Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.

- 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[2 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

- Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
[15 hours old]: Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

- Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
[13 hours old]: The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

- Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
[9 hours old]: Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

- Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities
[10 hours old]: At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

- Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
[6 hours old]: The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

- 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
[3 hours old]: The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.

- Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
[13 hours old]: The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

- 'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
[2 hours old]: Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.

- 'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
[6 hours old]: This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure
[2 hours old]: Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.

- 'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?
[7 hours old]: Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?

- Wilson defeats Higgins to claim first Masters title
[10 hours old]: Kyren Wilson claims his first Masters title with a 10-6 victory over John Higgins in final that failed to scale the expected heights at Alexandra Palace.

- Will Frank and Glasner see the season out?
[2 hours old]: Match of the Day's Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Ellen White discuss whether it is possible for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to remain at their clubs until the end of the season.

* China hits growth goal despite Trump tariffs turmoil
[0 hours old]: Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year.

- What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
[10 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

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and in other older news ...

. Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
[19 hours old]: Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

. Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different
[24 hours old]: This is the Duke of Sussex's third major court battle accusing newspaper groups of unlawful behaviour.

. Gangland killing at a funeral shocks idyllic French island
[26 hours old]: Corsica is shaken by the shooting, which brings into stark relief one of the highest murder rates in France.

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[6324 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
[64 hours old]: Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

. Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
[20 hours old]: The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

. British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
[25 hours old]: Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

. Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
[19 hours old]: The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

. The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
[38 hours old]: Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

. Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
[19 hours old]: Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

. Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
[50 hours old]: President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

. Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
[74 hours old]: The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

. ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
[56 hours old]: OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

. Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
[52 hours old]: The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

. Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
[65 hours old]: John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

. The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
[68 hours old]: Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

. Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
[61 hours old]: The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

. 'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
[64 hours old]: Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

. China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
[61 hours old]: Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

. Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
[73 hours old]: She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

. CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
[61 hours old]: The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

. US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
[77 hours old]: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[73 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[74 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[122 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[146 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[170 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[193 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[242 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[266 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[478 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
[650 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
[673 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?
[746 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?
[770 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
[780 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. 'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
[19 hours old]: An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.

. Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
[43 hours old]: Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

. Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
[62 hours old]: Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1211 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?
[1322 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
[1410 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
[2132 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

. The Bottom Line
[86 hours old]: Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

. Crossing Continents
[145 hours old]: The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[227 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[258 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?