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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:15 06 Jan 2026
 
- Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
[1 hours old]: The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.



. The French university where spies go for training
[34 hours old]: Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

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and in other news ...

- Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to strategy of avoiding criticism of Trump over Maduro
[4 hours old]: The government's cautious response has been pounced on by its critics, writes the BBC's political editor.

* Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
[0 hours old]: The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

- Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins
[4 hours old]: After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

- Bin strike reaches one year mark with no end in sight
[4 hours old]: Unite says there will be no end to the strikes until there is a fair deal for the bin workers."

* Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea manager
[0 hours old]: Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he "cannot turn down this opportunity" to take charge at Chelsea.

* Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
[1 hours old]: The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.

- Baby formula products recalled by Nestle over food poisoning fears
[1 hours old]: The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

- New NHS online hospital to focus on menopause and prostates
[2 hours old]: NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.

- Cuba defiant as it braces for post-Maduro era
[12 hours old]: The prospects for Cuba - a close ally of Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela - are now bleak, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

- 'I'm a prisoner of war' - In the room for Maduro's dramatic court hearing
[14 hours old]: During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.

- US sharply criticised by foes and friends
[14 hours old]: The US taking of Venezuela's leader has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes.

- Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
[10 hours old]: Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

- Smith and Head push England towards final Ashes loss
[3 hours old]: Steve Smith's ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England.

- How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band'
[3 hours old]: The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

- The Papers: 'I'm a prisoner of war' says Maduro and 'that's Amorim'
[9 hours old]: The court appearance of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro leads most of Tuesday's papers, and the sacking of the Man United boss also features.

- The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
[10 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

- Next reports Christmas rush but warns of slowdown ahead
[1 hours old]: Sales at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand.

- Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars
[6 hours old]: The chip giant is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech.

- West Midlands police to be questioned over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
[8 hours old]: BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

- Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment
[10 hours old]: Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit.

- Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks 'new phase' in ties with China
[7 hours old]: South Korea's Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China's Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.

- Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
[14 hours old]: The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

- Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
[7 hours old]: The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

- 'Sydney is a city of endings – this felt like another'
[1 hours old]: England's meek performance on day three of the fifth Ashes Test felt like the end of an era, says Stephan Shemilt.

- 'Nancy blunder evidence of Celtic's blurred vision'
[14 hours old]: There is "no apparent big picture view at Celtic", argues BBC Sport Scotland's Tom English as Wilfried Nancy and Paul Tisdale exit the ailing champions.

- Smith and Head score centuries as Australia punish England on day three
[2 hours old]: Travis Head scores 163 and Steve Smith ends unbeaten on 129 as Australia close on 518-7 in their first innings, leading England by 134 runs at stumps on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney.

- Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
[1 hours old]: The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

- Anonymous crypto gambler made 6,000 on Maduro capture
[10 hours old]: The account placed a ,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.

* Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation
[1 hours old]: This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.

- 'We became best friends at a warm hub'
[3 hours old]: Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.

- Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility
[4 hours old]: A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.

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and in other older news ...

. Why does Trump want Greenland?
[17 hours old]: The US president has made repeat takeover threats - drawing condemnation from the island's leaders and Denmark.

. Misleading videos claim to show celebrations inside Venezuela
[16 hours old]: BBC Verify takes a closer look at videos circulating online claiming to show Venezuelans celebrating the US seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

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. Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over
[61 hours old]: President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.

. Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
[28 hours old]: Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

. Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom
[652 hours old]: The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom.

. Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim
[18 hours old]: After 14 months, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United - but where did it all go wrong?

. Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
[16 hours old]: Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

. US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro
[19 hours old]: Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.

. What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
[27 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

. Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
[29 hours old]: Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

. Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
[23 hours old]: Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

. Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
[58 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

. How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[59 hours old]: The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[105 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[174 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[346 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[369 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[442 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[466 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[476 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[514 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves
[26 hours old]: A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.

. New funding launched for low income households
[28 hours old]: People living in the district can apply for up to £225 of funding in addition to government grants.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[907 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1018 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1106 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1827 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[2014 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. The Inquiry
[122 hours old]: How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[433 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

. Americast
[430 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[452 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.