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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:15 03 Jul 2026
 
- On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
[4 hours old]: The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.

. Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
[58 hours old]: Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.

. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[44 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

- How to bag a bargain flight
[13 hours old]: Finance expert Laura Pomfret shares her top tips for finding cheaper flights, from spotting rare error fares to knowing the best time to book. Plus, why airline bundles aren't always the bargain they seem.

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- Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
[12 hours old]: It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

- Boys who raped teen girls given custodial sentences
[9 hours old]: Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences.

- Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
[6 hours old]: The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

* Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
[0 hours old]: Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.

- NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
[4 hours old]: The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.

- Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
[3 hours old]: Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.

- How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
[4 hours old]: The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

* Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
[1 hours old]: Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.


- At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
[6 hours old]: The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.

- Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
[3 hours old]: The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.

- Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
[4 hours old]: Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.

- Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
[8 hours old]: England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.

- Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans
[7 hours old]: England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

- 'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
[4 hours old]: Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

- Weekly quiz: Why did Catherine climb the UK's three highest peaks?
[10 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan
[5 hours old]: In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.

- 'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'
[3 hours old]: Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.

- I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
[6 hours old]: The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

- Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
[2 hours old]: The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

- Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
[15 hours old]: In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.

* Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday
[1 hours old]: Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

- Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
[13 hours old]: The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

- Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany
[2 hours old]: The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.

- The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero
[4 hours old]: Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

- Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around
[2 hours old]: It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.

* Portugal through to last 16 after dramatic victory over Croatia
[0 hours old]: Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to set up a last 16 tie with Iberian rivals Spain.

* Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota
[0 hours old]: One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.

- Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal
[6 hours old]: Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.

- Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
[10 hours old]: The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

- World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
[13 hours old]: There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.

- AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
[4 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

- Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year
[14 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

- Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off
[13 hours old]: The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

- Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat'
[9 hours old]: Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.

- Can our fridges cope with heatwaves?
[9 hours old]: An expert says many can not handle the high temperatures we have been experiencing.

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and in other older news ...

. How do you handle World Cup drama? Take our quiz to find out
[16 hours old]: Super fan or nervous wreck? Find your World Cup style with this test

. From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline
[28 hours old]: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

. People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
[22 hours old]: Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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. What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
[55 hours old]: The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.

. Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?
[80 hours old]: A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power

. Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices?
[28 hours old]: When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

. 'I spent ,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate'
[22 hours old]: Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

. Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
[17 hours old]: A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

. Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances
[34 hours old]: Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

. Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
[27 hours old]: Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

. Singapore seizes m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling
[21 hours old]: The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.

. Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years
[31 hours old]: Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

. US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
[32 hours old]: US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews

. Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
[52 hours old]: Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

. Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
[37 hours old]: The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

. Trump made more than bn from crypto in first year back in office
[35 hours old]: The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

. Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
[36 hours old]: Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.

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

. Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
[47 hours old]: Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

. Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
[50 hours old]: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law

. Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure
[36 hours old]: Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.

. We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
[76 hours old]: The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.

. The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
[196 hours old]: A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

. Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[244 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[267 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[340 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[364 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[411 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[435 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[508 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[532 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[580 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Why Gen Z are taking mini-retirements
[17 hours old]: Many young people are choosing to spend money they would otherwise put into a pension, on trips now.

. I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma
[22 hours old]: Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.

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

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[604 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[860 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

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1444 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Trump's .4bn crypto earnings revealed
[37 hours old]: US President Donald Trump made more than .4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

. Refunds: Hidden Tricks
[41 hours old]: Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips.