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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 23:35 26 Jul 2026
 
- Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
[1 hours old]: Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

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

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and in other news ...

- Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
[4 hours old]: More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.

- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
[3 hours old]: Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

- Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
[1 hours old]: In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.

* PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
[1 hours old]: The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

* Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
[1 hours old]: The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

- Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
[1 hours old]: Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

- Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage
[3 hours old]: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

- Four people including baby die after car crash
[2 hours old]: Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.

- Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
[9 hours old]: The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.

- Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
[2 hours old]: Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.

- What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack
[2 hours old]: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.

- I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
[13 hours old]: Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?

- My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from
[8 hours old]: Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.

* Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider
[0 hours old]: During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

* Boy, 16, charged with murder after Luton stabbing
[0 hours old]: Four other teenagers have been arrested over the same incident, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.

- It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic
[6 hours old]: People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.

- Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
[1 hours old]: Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.

- Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist
[7 hours old]: Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

- Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
[10 hours old]: The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.

- Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary
[3 hours old]: Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.

- Pogacar wins fifth Tour title amid Paris finish drama
[3 hours old]: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.

- Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool
[6 hours old]: Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.

- Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022
[1 hours old]: Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scores his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United.

- Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six
[2 hours old]: Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.

- Last chance to apply for help with school costs
[11 hours old]: The bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards school essentials.

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and in other older news ...

. Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
[17 hours old]: Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

. Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
[17 hours old]: The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
[22 hours old]: Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

. Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight
[23 hours old]: The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.

. What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
[23 hours old]: From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

. Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
[23 hours old]: Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

. BBC News app
[10856 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
[55 hours old]: Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.

. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
[109 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

. With great power comes great responsibility
[146 hours old]: Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here

. Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
[22 hours old]: Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
[47 hours old]: As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?
[36 hours old]: Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.

. Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
[50 hours old]: The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

. Paramount and Warner Bros pause 0bn merger amid legal challenge
[48 hours old]: Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

. Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
[56 hours old]: While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
[61 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
[47 hours old]: The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

. Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?
[60 hours old]: The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
[71 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn


. We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
[57 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
[58 hours old]: Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
[60 hours old]: UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around 0 a barrel.

. Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
[72 hours old]: The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

. Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
[61 hours old]: The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

. Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife 4m in divorce settlement
[62 hours old]: The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

. Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May
[79 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
[80 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

. Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue
[73 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

. Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
[74 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
[78 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

. Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'
[75 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

. Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired
[89 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[144 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[167 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[311 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
[335 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

. Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
[431 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

. Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
[478 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

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

. What does the South make of the King of the North?
[40 hours old]: BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.

. 'We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics'
[40 hours old]: Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder

. Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down
[47 hours old]: Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[623 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
[1103 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
[1175 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
[1432 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
[2015 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Money Box
[31 hours old]: What might the new team at the top of government mean for your money?

. How much money do you give for a wedding gift?
[65 hours old]: You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

. Business Daily
[74 hours old]: What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

. What about cuts for cafes and hotels?
[85 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

. What we know about 20% cut to some business rates
[87 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.