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- Iran increases efforts to target US personnel abroad, warns intelligence chief
- Passengers stranded at Stansted Airport without water due to train breakdown
- Live cricket in Bahrain: Match times and viewing guide
- Man dies after falling into grave while visiting father’s tomb in Brazil
- Argentinian judge closes fraud case against President Milei over crypto launch
- Canadian woman dies in U.S. after avoiding medical care due to deportation fears
- Trump reduces 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods benefitting Maine farmers
- Video game designer Manuel Otto, creator of ‘Stick Run’, found dead in Bavaria
Financial Times - First batch of IPOs under streamlined China listings rules soars 96% on debut
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times says shares in 10 Chinese companies soared almost 100% on average on Monday as the first initial public offerings under a streamlined listings regime debuted in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Mr Biden’s trip to Northern Ireland is also a focus of the front page, with the paper leading on a parade that took place in Londonderry on Monday, organised by Republicans opposed to the Good Friday Agreement. “Police had warned of possible violence,” the paper notes, adding petrol bombs were thrown at a police van.
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Iran increases efforts to target US personnel abroad, warns intelligence chief
October 24, 2026
7:00 am
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that Iran has escalated efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots reportedly reaching advanced stages in the Middle East. The U.S. State Department is adjusting staffing at embassies in the region amid these threats, particularly from Iranian-backed Houthis.
Passengers stranded at Stansted Airport without water due to train breakdown
October 24, 2026
6:00 am
Passengers at Stansted Airport have faced significant delays due to a technical issue with the people mover system, resulting in long queues and lack of access to water or toilets. Engineers are working to restore services as demand remains high during this busy period.
Live cricket in Bahrain: Match times and viewing guide
October 24, 2026
5:31 am
Whether your watching from Manama, Muharraq or Riffa, follow the next international cricket match with the Bahrain, and be prepped
Man dies after falling into grave while visiting father’s tomb in Brazil
October 24, 2026
5:00 am
A man has died after falling into his father’s grave at Sao Jose Municipal Cemetery in Linhares, Brazil, while visiting the site before a friend’s burial.
Argentinian judge closes fraud case against President Milei over crypto launch
October 24, 2026
2:00 am
An Argentinian federal judge has concluded a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei regarding a cryptocurrency launch, asserting that no fraudulent scheme was detected. The judge highlighted that losses from the $Libra token’s collapse do not fulfil the legal criteria for fraud.
Canadian woman dies in U.S. after avoiding medical care due to deportation fears
October 24, 2026
1:00 am
A U.S. immigration lawyer reported that a Canadian client died after refraining from medical treatment due to concerns about potential detention and deportation by U.S. authorities. The incident highlights the apprehension faced by individuals navigating the immigration system.
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