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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 09:15 31 Dec 2025
 
- Rail passengers hit by delays after cable theft
[2 hours old]: National Rail says the disruption is likely to continue until 11:00 GMT on New Year's Eve.

- The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'
[3 hours old]: Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers.

- Machu Picchu head-on train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
[8 hours old]: A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[104 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

. Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
[94 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

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and in other news ...

* Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders
[1 hours old]: Her Majesty shares her own experience of assault in a discussion with John and Amy Hunt about violence against women.

* Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen
[0 hours old]: Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

- Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year
[9 hours old]: With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?

- My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
[9 hours old]: Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

- UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space
[8 hours old]: A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.

* Diane Keaton, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne... famous faces who left us in 2025
[1 hours old]: Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.

- Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
[7 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.

- Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza and occupied West Bank
[10 hours old]: The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

* Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
[0 hours old]: She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

* Jailed Hong Kong tycoon's teeth rotting and fingernails falling out, daughter warns
[1 hours old]: The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father's health is deteriorating in prison.

- GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026
[8 hours old]: Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.

- Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion
[7 hours old]: Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.

- Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
[8 hours old]: A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.

- The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
[15 hours old]: Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

- 'I've had wonderful support from women', says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury
[3 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.

- Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
[9 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

* Hospital attack suspect held under Mental Health Act
[0 hours old]: Six people including staff and patients were treated for injuries inflicted with a crowbar.

- Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash
[15 hours old]: Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.

- 'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time?
[8 hours old]: Arsenal end 2025 with a statement win and clear at the top of the Premier League - can they make it count this time?

- We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss
[2 hours old]: Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.

* BBC Sport's 2025 Quiz: 12 months, 12 questions, how many can you get?
[1 hours old]: How much have you paid attention to what has happened in the world of sport over the past 12 months?

- Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis
[5 hours old]: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..

- Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better'
[8 hours old]: Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.

* Who will win what in 2026? Make your predictions
[0 hours old]: Who will win the Premier League, Champions League and Ballon d'Or in 2026? It's time to make your predictions.

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and in other older news ...

. The big acts with new music on the way
[33 hours old]: Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

. Wuthering Heights and other stand out films
[80 hours old]: We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

. Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year
[152 hours old]: Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

. The style trends set for the high street
[80 hours old]: These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

. Some of the best TV in years is to come
[52 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

. Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
[16 hours old]: Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

. British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
[17 hours old]: Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

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. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[165 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[170 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya
[183 hours old]: Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.

. Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
[16 hours old]: The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

. Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[22 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

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

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[34 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[36 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[30 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[27 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[57 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[44 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[45 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[50 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[46 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[57 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[51 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[68 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[72 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

. Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[103 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

. US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[110 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[201 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
[224 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?
[297 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?
[321 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
[331 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
[369 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[393 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[465 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[20 hours old]: Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

. Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[46 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[94 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
[127 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[141 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[762 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?
[873 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
[961 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
[1682 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
[1868 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

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[287 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
[285 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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