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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:15 09 Oct 2026
 
- ​​USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
[10 hours old]: The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.

. We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
[25 hours old]: Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

. Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
[17 hours old]: Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[33 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[801 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

. Fears coastal town road closure could leave Watchet 'desolate'
[48 hours old]: Businesses in Watchet are concerned by the closure of the main road into Watchet.


and in other news ...

* I would not have voted for Zionism motion, Polanski says
[1 hours old]: A motion declaring Zionism a form of racism was passed by Green Party members on Sunday.

- Chris Mason: Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski
[1 hours old]: Senior party figures have criticised his response to a motion passed by members declaring Zionism a form of racism.

* Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
[1 hours old]: Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

- Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
[9 hours old]: Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

- £15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
[3 hours old]: Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

- Russian strikes and approaching winter force many in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
[3 hours old]: A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.

* Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
[0 hours old]: Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

- Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC
[9 hours old]: Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

- Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
[9 hours old]: A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

- Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
[9 hours old]: Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.

- Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
[1 hours old]: The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

- How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
[9 hours old]: Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

- Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
[9 hours old]: The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

- 'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
[8 hours old]: Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

- 'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
[4 hours old]: A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
[13 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
[6 hours old]: Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

- 'People use AI to avoid paying for school photos, but they don't realise the consequences'
[3 hours old]: Ian Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.

- ICE agent shoots man in New York City
[4 hours old]: The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

- 'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
[9 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

- Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
[13 hours old]: The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".

- Cars torched and shops looted as anti-migrant violence erupts in South Africa
[3 hours old]: South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

- Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
[4 hours old]: The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

- Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh
[11 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

- Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?
[13 hours old]: The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?

- How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter
[1 hours old]: Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.

- Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
[3 hours old]: The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

- 'I don't know what my partner earns': How soon into dating should you reveal your salary?
[9 hours old]: Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

* Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
[1 hours old]: Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

- Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[9 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

- 'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
[3 hours old]: Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.

- White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme
[10 hours old]: An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

- Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
[15 hours old]: Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.

- Contribution of high value residents discussed
[3 hours old]: More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.

- Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
[13 hours old]: Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

- How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?
[14 hours old]: You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.


and in other older news ...

. BBC News app
[12642 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?
[25 hours old]: England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?

. Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
[16 hours old]: Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"

. Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
[19 hours old]: The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.

. 'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
[28 hours old]: Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

. 'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
[33 hours old]: British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

. The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
[33 hours old]: The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

. Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP
[20 hours old]: The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

. Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
[32 hours old]: A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

. New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
[27 hours old]: Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.

. AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record bn
[30 hours old]: The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

. OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'
[35 hours old]: The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.

. Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
[39 hours old]: The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

. Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
[31 hours old]: Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.

. Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
[41 hours old]: Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[49 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[201 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[225 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

. X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
[345 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
[369 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[407 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[513 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[537 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[273 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[335 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1880 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2409 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards
[27 hours old]: The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.

. The Bottom Line
[21 hours old]: What's going wrong with the largest economy in Europe?

. How much is your salary?
[98 hours old]: And would you reveal it in a job interview?


 
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