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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 01:55 04 Nov 2024
 
- Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint
[12 hours old]: Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.

- One dead and six taken to hospital after car crash
[14 hours old]: A 19-year-old man, who was a front seat passenger in one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.

. Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
[338 hours old]: The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.


and in other news ...

- Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia
[6 hours old]: Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy.

* PM targets 'national threat' of people smugglers
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer wants to reset the UK's approach to border security, after ditching the Rwanda plan.

* Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy
[1 hours old]: Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

- Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen
[6 hours old]: The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

* Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed
[0 hours old]: It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

- Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling
[2 hours old]: Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.

* 'Don't delay' making stroke 999 call - NHS
[0 hours old]: The average time taken to call an ambulance for a stroke was nearly 88 minutes, analysis found.

- Sainsbury's to rival Aldi prices in smallest stores
[2 hours old]: It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets.

- Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment
[6 hours old]: It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives.

- Family dog to be destroyed after girl, 10, killed
[8 hours old]: Police say the attack was "out of character" as the girl and dog had a "close, loving relationship".

- Who is ahead in the polls?
[5 hours old]: An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.

- Staying up? Here’s all you need to know about election night
[14 hours old]: After a super-close race, here is what we might - and might not - learn overnight.

- The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres
[2 hours old]: A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

- ​​Gabriela is an undecided US voter. Here's the very different content TikTok and X showed her
[11 hours old]: How is the battle for votes unfolding over different social media feeds this US election?

- The Papers: Spanish 'flood fury' and US candidates in 'final push'
[1 hours old]: Valencia locals confronting the King and Queen of Spain and the US election dominate the papers.

- Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike
[6 hours old]: The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

- Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king
[13 hours old]: Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

- Police receive new sex assault complaint against Alex Salmond
[12 hours old]: Officers are assessing a non-recent sexual assault allegation made against the former first minister who died last month.

- Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution
[9 hours old]: Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

- Surprise polling! Is Harris pulling ahead?
[5 hours old]: What new data from Iowa could mean for the race... and Harris on the iconic SNL

- 'No creation, millions wasted on recruitment - Amorim's mammoth task'
[5 hours old]: The scale of the task awaiting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is made clear in the draw with Chelsea

- 'Norris' hopes crushed by Verstappen performance for the ages'
[3 hours old]: Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.

- Comeback kings? How Spurs fought back to win, again
[3 hours old]: Former Tottenham midfielder and MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Spurs fought back to beat Aston Villa, the eighth time this year they have won a home league game after conceding first.

- England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson
[12 hours old]: England will be frustrated they let victory slip from their hands against New Zealand, writes Matt Dawson.

- Can 'misinterpreted' Fernandes fit in to Amorim's Man Utd?
[2 hours old]: Match of the Day 2 pundits Danny Murphy and Phil Jones discuss Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' role in the side ahead of a new chapter under Ruben Amorim.

- Women 'traumatised' after lack of infertility support
[4 hours old]: A woman says she was left “traumatised” by the lack of care she received after a miscarriage.

- Sinn Féin councillor suspended over alleged inappropriate online messages
[3 hours old]: JJ Magee has being suspended from the party following an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

- ‘Lying talent agent took our money and dreams’
[2 hours old]: A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

- Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
[8 hours old]: Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.


and in other older news ...

. What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now
[17 hours old]: A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

. What would Harris and Trump do in power?
[28 hours old]: Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

. A really simple guide to the election, with two days to go
[302 hours old]: Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.

. 'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
[25 hours old]: From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

. 'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Why are celebs glamorising smoking again?
[25 hours old]: The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.

. Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?
[22 hours old]: Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

. Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
[25 hours old]: Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?

. Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader
[41 hours old]: The former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.

. Family of murdered 'good Samaritan' seeks damages
[16 hours old]: Alan Geddes was stabbed 40 times in Aberdeen by a man only released from jail the day before.

. Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate
[17 hours old]: Ghouri, who was born deaf, said she received an onslaught of hate after appearing on Love Island in 2022.

. Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'
[28 hours old]: The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.

. BBC News app
[1814 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Finding Mr Fox: The adventure of a lifetime
[120 hours old]: Two Brazilian sailors prepare for a voyage that will change their lives forever

. Stamp duty change expected to spark homebuying rush
[61 hours old]: Nationwide predicts a fifth of first time buyers will pay the tax going forward, affecting activity.

. Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss
[56 hours old]: Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

. Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget
[79 hours old]: The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.

. US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms
[60 hours old]: Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.

. Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends
[61 hours old]: David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.

. Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25
[82 hours old]: Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people.

. Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike
[65 hours old]: The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

. Child benefit reform plans scrapped
[80 hours old]: A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

. Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
[81 hours old]: Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

. How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty
[75 hours old]: As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

. The house paints that promise much more than colour
[74 hours old]: Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

. Why Canada wants more overseas tourists to visit
[98 hours old]: Canada has launched a tourist drive but will tensions with China doom it to fail?

. Can AI make life easier for people with dementia?
[145 hours old]: AI projects are underway to help ease the challenges of dementia.

. Teashop 'forced to close' by VAT rules
[139 hours old]: Small businesses say they deliberately avoid earning too much, to stop becoming liable for the sales tax and losing money.

. World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader
[169 hours old]: Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

. Will AI make work burnout worse?
[290 hours old]: As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.

. Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations
[315 hours old]: As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 


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