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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 15 Apr 2026
 
. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz
[17 hours old]: Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.

. EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'
[46 hours old]: Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.

. How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?
[17 hours old]: Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.

* Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze
[0 hours old]: Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[490 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2265 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[2747 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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* Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
[0 hours old]: The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the asylum system.

- Watch: Reporter told to pose as gay for asylum claim
[6 hours old]: A BBC reporter goes undercover and speaks to an adviser encouraging migrants to cheat the asylum system.

* AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
[0 hours old]: The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

- Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal in Oklahoma
[2 hours old]: CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

- Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
[6 hours old]: The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.

* Trump warns that UK trade deal 'can always be changed'
[0 hours old]: The US president says he gave the UK a "better" deal than he had to in an interview on Wednesday.

* New women's health plan launched to tackle culture of 'sexism in the NHS'
[1 hours old]: New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?

- Synchronising exercise with your internal body clock could improve health
[11 hours old]: Time your workout to your body clock, health researchers advise based on latest evidence.

- Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week
[2 hours old]: Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

- Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Scottish trail
[5 hours old]: David Parrish was trying to beat the record for the fastest man to complete the 234 mile trail.

* More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home
[1 hours old]: The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those repatriated.

- Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle
[5 hours old]: A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

- 'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
[15 hours old]: US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

- Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
[14 hours old]: A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.

* Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
[0 hours old]: In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims.

- 'I'm not the same person': Victim of secret home filming speaks out about impact of voyeurism
[5 hours old]: Lucy Domaille was filmed by Kirk Bishop through a gap in the curtains of her home.

- The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
[2 hours old]: The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

- New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party
[11 hours old]: Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.

- Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music
[11 hours old]: The Banksy-designed vest features alongside artefacts from Shirley Bassey, Sade and Craig David.

- 'Bold as brass' - My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail
[5 hours old]: Ben McCulloch, who stabbed his victim and left him to die, recently posted videos of a party inside a Scottish jail.

- Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
[11 hours old]: A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.

* Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks
[1 hours old]: The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.

- Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
[12 hours old]: People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

* Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president
[0 hours old]: Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.

* Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia
[1 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.

- Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
[2 hours old]: With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said 'Putin wants us to be distracted.'

- Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim
[2 hours old]: Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.

- Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
[3 hours old]: The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.

- Can we afford to keep the UK safe?
[15 hours old]: Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.

- Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola?
[3 hours old]: With Vincent Kompany making an impressive impact at Bayern Munich, BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan takes a closer look at the manager's unique style.

- Slot's Isak gamble backfires as Liverpool trophy hopes end
[11 hours old]: Arne Slot's gamble to start Alexander Isak against PSG backfires with his own future also in the balance after a Champions League exit.

* John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs?
[1 hours old]: BBC Sport explores John Terry's imminent takeover of Colchester, why ex-pros are buying clubs, and what the feeling is among fans.

- World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
[6 hours old]: England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.

- Refereeing in Atletico tie 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha
[1 hours old]: Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", says their forward Raphinha.

- Does it matter if Wrexham don't get promoted this season?
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport examines whether it matters if Wrexham don't seal promotion to the Premier League this season at the first time of asking.

- Why Bellingham can rescue Real's Champions League dream
[5 hours old]: Jude Bellingham was behind Real Madrid's late resurgence against Bayern Munich last week in their Champions League first-leg tie, and could be key in Wednesday's return.

- Thames Water should go into administration, investor says
[2 hours old]: The UK is “sleepwalking” into bad deal on Thames Water says a frustrated rival bidder.

- Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
[14 hours old]: Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

- Amazon to spend bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry
[14 hours old]: Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

- Crisis grants launched for struggling families
[5 hours old]: Bradford residents affected by unexpected job losses or illness will be able to apply for help.

- Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic
[13 hours old]: Drivers were fined and others cautioned for public order offences after the protests caused traffic disruption.

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. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran
[39 hours old]: The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus

. Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
[35 hours old]: With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

. Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says
[21 hours old]: The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.

. UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
[17 hours old]: The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

. Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
[23 hours old]: The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.

. Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
[18 hours old]: Crude prices fell back below 0 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

. Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
[29 hours old]: Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than bn.

. Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office
[23 hours old]: The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.

. Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs
[16 hours old]: Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.

. Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
[34 hours old]: Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".

. Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
[34 hours old]: The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

. US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
[42 hours old]: The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

. Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
[17 hours old]: Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

. UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
[47 hours old]: The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.

. Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
[44 hours old]: Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

. Oil jumps back above 0 after US-Iran peace talks fail
[39 hours old]: The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

. GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact
[43 hours old]: The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.

. Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
[83 hours old]: The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

. British Steel 'needs nationalising by the summer'
[76 hours old]: Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.

. The Dutch village at risk of being demolished
[59 hours old]: Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

. 'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers
[105 hours old]: A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

. TV for dogs booms but are they watching?
[132 hours old]: TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.

. The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
[156 hours old]: Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[180 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[203 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption
[18 hours old]: Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[436 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[635 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
[39 hours old]: Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

. What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[168 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[306 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[307 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.