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- Jordan tightens security after gunmen kill eight at church funeral
- Candidates in Kelowna area intensify efforts ahead of election day
- 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
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Jordan tightens security after gunmen kill eight at church funeral
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Jordan tightens security after gunmen kill eight at church funeral
A deadly shooting incident in Jordan has left at least eight people dead and numerous others injured at a church funeral, prompting security agencies to tighten measures across the country. The attack marks a significant escalation in violence, raising concerns over public safety. The Jordanian government has vowed to bring those responsible to justice, underlining the urgent need for enhanced counter-terrorism efforts as regional security concerns mount. Following the attack, security forces have been deployed to sensitive areas and increased patrols throughout major cities to restore a sense of safety among citizens, as reported by various sources.
In economic developments, global markets are bracing for potential repercussions stemming from this incident, particularly in sectors reliant on regional stability. Analysts will be closely monitoring the response from international markets and assessing the implications for investor sentiment. Key focus points include upcoming assessments of security measures and their impact on economic activities in the region.
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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
GLOBAL SECURITY — Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Jordan, killing at least eight people.
The tragic incident occurred when gunmen attacked mourners at a funeral service, sparking national outrage. In response, Jordan tightened security measures across the country to prevent further violence.
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month
DIPLOMACY — Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a local ceasefire in a conflict-ridden area.
The agreement will facilitate humanitarian efforts and includes plans for peace talks in the upcoming month. This development comes amid escalating concerns over the humanitarian situation in the region.
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
GLOBAL MIGRATION — US Senator Marco Rubio has called on the Cuban populace to pursue political change through action.
Rubio’s remarks come at a time when he is proposing a more aggressive approach towards supporting anti-government sentiments in Cuba. He highlighted the need for unity among Cubans to promote reforms amid ongoing economic difficulties on the island.
White House says Melania Trump brokered truce for Ukraine city ‘on brink of disaster’
GLOBAL BUSINESS — The White House has announced that Melania Trump played a pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire in a conflict-stricken Ukrainian city.
This ceasefire aims to alleviate the immediate humanitarian crisis facing the local population and highlights Melania Trump’s unexpected diplomatic involvement. The success of this initiative is being closely monitored amid ongoing tensions in the region.
AP News Summary at 2:48 a.m. EDT
GLOBAL ECONOMY — The latest economic reports indicate a fluctuating global market responding to geopolitical tensions.
Ongoing conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe, are creating disruptions in trade and affecting energy prices. Analysts advise close monitoring of international relations and their impact on global economic stability.
What to watch — Tensions in Jordan and Ukraine remain high, with implications for broader regional stability.
Further reading from global news sources
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Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say
Reuters
Jordan tightens security after deadly church attack kills eight
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Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’
Politico
In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled
Candidates in Kelowna area intensify efforts ahead of election day
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Get you up to speed: Kelowna-area candidates make final push before election day
BC NDP Leader David Eby stated on Tuesday that Conservatives have taken the region for granted. He warned that they cannot assume voters will automatically support them.
The BC NDP has accused the Conservatives of neglecting the region, indicating a shift in voter sentiment may be expected in the upcoming elections. It remains unclear how this statement will influence party strategies or voter turnout in the forthcoming electoral cycle.
BC NDP Leader David Eby stated that Conservatives have “taken the region for granted” and urged them not to presume automatic voter support. In the wake of these comments, local political analysts predict increased campaigning efforts from the Conservatives to solidify their standing in upcoming elections.
What remains unclear — It is not clear how the Conservatives plan to address voter concerns in the region.
Candidates in Kelowna area intensify efforts ahead of election day
BC NDP Leader David Eby said Tuesday that Conservatives have taken the region for granted, arguing they cannot assume voters will automatically support them.
Iran increases efforts to target US personnel abroad, warns intelligence chief
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Get you up to speed: Iran has “increased efforts to target U.S. personnel,” intel chief warns
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton issued a warning that Iran has significantly increased efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots reaching advanced stages in the Middle East and other countries. In response, the U.S. State Department has adjusted staffing at diplomatic posts across the region due to concerns about threats from Iran and the Iranian-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
The U.S. intelligence community is working to share sensitive intelligence more broadly with State Department personnel due to the increased threat level. Staffing adjustments at U.S. embassies in the region have escalated in response to ongoing Houthi attacks and Iranian terror plots, with several embassies operating under “restricted operations” status.
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton has warned of “substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel” by Iran, as the State Department adjusts staffing at diplomatic posts in the Middle East in response to threats from both Iran and the Houthi movement. President Trump suggested a potential military operation against Iran after the midterm elections if an agreement is not reached, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
What remains unclear — The memo does not specify the countries or targets involved in Iran’s alleged plots against U.S. personnel.
Iran increases efforts to target US personnel abroad, warns intelligence chief
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Friday that Iran has “substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel” abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching “advanced stages” in the Middle East and other countries.
The warning, contained in an unclassified memo that was sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by WTX US News, comes as the State Department adjusts staffing at diplomatic posts across the Middle East, and the U.S. military pares back its footprint in the region, amid concerns about direct threats from Iran and threats from the Iranian-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
“The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against U.S. citizens have reached advanced stages in both the Middle East and certain other countries,” Clayton wrote.
The memo, which was issued as the Trump administration weighs resuming military strikes against Iran, does not identify specific targets or countries where the alleged plots are underway, or indicate whether attacks may be imminent.
Clayton said the U.S. intelligence community is working to downgrade sensitive intelligence — received through various channels — so it can be shared more broadly with State Department personnel. CIA Director John Ratcliffe was copied on the memo.
Axios was first to report on the memo.
The warning follows a series of precautions at U.S. diplomatic facilities across the region. Earlier this week, the State Department ordered non-essential U.S. embassy personnel and their families to depart Saudi Arabia. Several other American embassies in the region adjusted their staffing under “restricted operations” status, which allows them to reduce the number of personnel without formally going on ordered departure, WTX US News previously reported.
“When it comes to our staffing at embassies, we constantly evaluate new information about the security environment,” a U.S. official told WTX US News on Friday. “The threat of Houthi attacks and of Iranian terror plots targeting U.S. officials are informing our decisions on staffing adjustments for embassies on RO [Restricted Operations] Status in the region.”
A U.S. official and a senior U.S. military official also told WTX US News this week that the military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing threats.
Houthi militants have stepped up drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting oil infrastructure and airports. One strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport earlier this month killed at least a dozen people, including a U.S. citizen, and injured hundreds more.
Last weekend, U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other countries warned Americans to exercise caution due to Houthi attacks.
Although the U.S. and Iran have refrained from striking each other in recent weeks, President Trump has not ruled out restarting hostilities after next month’s midterm elections. Iran has also continued to take responsibility for attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
At a campaign rally in Florida on Friday, Mr. Trump suggested the U.S. could launch another operation against Iran if Tehran failed to reach an agreement.
“We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree,” the president said, invoking the name of the U.S. military campaign launched in February.
Passengers stranded at Stansted Airport without water due to train breakdown
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Get you up to speed: Stansted as passengers stranded without water following transit train breakdown | News UK
Stansted Airport is experiencing significant delays due to a technical issue affecting its track transit people mover system, leaving passengers stranded for hours without water or toilet access. Engineers are currently working to restore the service, while a coaching contingency has been implemented to manage the high demand.
Stansted Airport is continuing to implement a coaching contingency service while engineers work to resolve the technical issue affecting its track transit system. Concurrently, stormy weather has caused additional disruptions, including a tree fall on the train tracks impacting services between Broxbourne and the airport, with ongoing investigations by Network Rail.
Stansted Airport has acknowledged the difficulties faced by passengers, apologising for any inconvenience and stating that engineers are “working hard to restore the service as soon as possible.” Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for parts of Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, forecasting strong winds and advising of potential power cuts and flying debris.
What remains unclear — It is not clear when the track transit people mover system at Stansted Airport will be restored after the technical issue.
Passengers stranded at Stansted Airport without water due to train breakdown
Passengers blasted Stansted Airport’s ‘shambles’ of a response to ‘ongoing issues’, which left people stranded for hours without water or toilet access.
The London airport confirmed to WTX that, due to a technical issue, its track transit people mover system was unavailable.
While a coaching contingency service was implemented, demand has remained high during the ‘busy period’.
Travellers were warned that their journeys could ‘take longer than would normally be expected’.
A spokesperson added that engineers have been ‘working hard to restore the service as soon as possible’ as the outage continued into the night.
‘Engineers are working hard to restore the service as soon as possible, while additional staff have been deployed to help keep passengers informed and assist managing queues,’ they said.
‘We apologise to passengers for any inconvenience and disruption this issue may have caused to their journeys through the airport.’
Taking to social media, the likes of @GroundhopperGr1 shared snaps of the chaos, with a crowd of arrivals stuck in a queue.
He wrote: ‘Absolute shambles at @STN_Airport. The shuttle from plane to terminals conked out this morning and there is no contingency other than a bus which cant cope with the ever-growing backlog. We have spent longer in this queue than the flight. No water, no toilets no updates.’
Also today, stormy weather disrupted the train lines between Broxbourne and Stansted Airport, with a ‘do not travel’ warning given.
Earlier this evening, Greater Anglia said a tree had fallen onto the tracks near Stansted Mountfitchet in Essex, impacting the wires overhead.
Network Rail response teams were sent to investigate the issue while services were either cancelled, delayed, or revised.
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Blocked lines soon began affecting Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge North, Hertford East, Ely, and Bishop’s Stortford.
Elsewhere, shortly after 1.10pm, a freight container train travelling from London Gateway partly derailed at Barking, causing ‘significant disruption’ and blocking platforms.
It was confirmed that there weren’t any passengers on board at the time, and no injuries were reported.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch was notified and deployed to the site.
National Rail has warned that back-to-back storms Austen and Boelo have the potential to affect journeys across the whole weekend.
More than 15,000 homes were left without power in the wake of Storm Austen today as its 80mph gusts battered southern England and Wales.
Schools in Jersey and Guernsey closed for the day, as did some in Cornwall.
What’s more, ferry services between the UK and France were cancelled, and fresh food shortages on the Channel Islands are expected in the coming days due to the lack of ferries.
Tomorrow, Storm Boelo is forecast to bring stronger winds and heavy rain.
Winds will be their most intense on Saturday evening, then extend eastwards through Sunday.
The Met Office has put an amber warning in place in parts of Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland.
It said there’s a ‘good chance’ of power cuts and has warned people about flying debris and damage to buildings.
Live cricket in Bahrain: Match times and viewing guide
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Whether your watching from Manama, Muharraq or Riffa, follow the next international cricket match with the Bahrain, and be prepped with all the latest news, start times and links to watch live, with ball by ball action. A link shared by a friend elsewhere in the Gulf may use a different clock or a different subscription market.
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Open the dated match guide below for the venue, format and local start. The free WTX watchlist is the next step for viewing links; any broadcaster subscription is separate.
Upcoming cricket matches in Bahrain time
Upcoming fixtures in October 2026.
| Date | Match | Scheduled start in Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| 24 October 2026 | Namibia v Ireland 2nd ODI | 10:30 |
| 24 October 2026 | New Zealand v India 2nd T20I | 10:00 |
| 25 October 2026 | Pakistan v England ODI tri-series — 4th match | 11:00 |
| 25 October 2026 | India Women v Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI | 11:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | South Africa v Australia 3rd Test — opening day | 11:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | Namibia v Ireland 3rd ODI | 10:30 |
| 27 October 2026 | Pakistan v Sri Lanka ODI tri-series — 5th match | 11:00 |
| 27 October 2026 | New Zealand v India 3rd T20I | 10:00 |
| 27 October 2026 | Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 1st T20I | 17:30 |
Match the viewing country to where you are watching
Bahrain is one hour behind the UAE. Fans travelling across the Gulf should use the provider’s terms for their current location; a Bahrain account and a viewing link do not guarantee the same catalogue in another country.
Free and paid cricket viewing in Bahrain
A match can have a free option, a paid option or no confirmed local stream. Check the fixture-specific offer and any account requirement. A free WTX signup gives you the guide; it does not unlock a paid broadcaster.
Before paying, confirm the competition, your viewing country, commentary language and device support. Trial access should show its renewal terms, while highlights and scorecards should be labelled separately from live video.
Watching India and Pakistan from Bahrain
Search for the full fixture rather than just the national team. India’s away tour, Pakistan’s ODI tri-series and a women’s ODI can have different listings. An offer available in the team’s home country does not by itself establish access in Bahrain.
What time does the cricket start locally?
This page uses Bahrain time for every fixture. The scheduled first ball can differ from the start of a broadcast programme. For the Newlands Test, check each later day’s session schedule as well as the opening date.
Get the Bahrain cricket watchlist
Select Bahrain when you register. Your chosen team can help tailor the guide, but your current viewing country determines which access notes you need.
Can I watch every game free?
No universal free offer is assumed. The watchlist needs a confirmed local option for each match before labelling it free.
Do I need a broadcaster account?
Possibly. The match plays on the provider’s service, which may require registration or payment.
Watching from somewhere else? Choose another GCC country.
Man dies after falling into grave while visiting father’s tomb in Brazil
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Get you up to speed: Man dies after falling into his dad’s grave in freak accident | News World
A man in his 40s died after falling into his father’s grave at Sao Jose Municipal Cemetery in Linhares, Brazil, when the gravestone he sat on gave way. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 2.30pm, with other visitors having called for assistance upon hearing the noise.
A police investigation into the accident is ongoing. Linhares Council has emphasised the importance of extra care during visits to the cemetery, particularly with the approach of the All Souls’ Day holiday.
Linhares Council expressed its condolences, stating, “We regret the incident that occurred yesterday afternoon at Sao Jose Cemetery in the Interlagos neighbourhood and express our solidarity with the family and friends at this time of grief.” The council also highlighted the need for increased care during cemetery visits with the approach of the All Souls’ Day holiday.
What remains unclear — The identity of the victim has not yet been released publicly.
Man dies after falling into grave while visiting father’s tomb in Brazil
The victim stopped to see his father’s grave when he died (Picture: Google Maps)
A man has died in a freak accident after falling into his dad’s grave after sitting on top of a headstone.
The victim had stopped at his father’s final resting place before attending the burial of a friend in the same cemetery who had been killed in a traffic accident the day before.
He sat on top of the gravestone, but it gave way, and he fell into the hole below.
Other visitors to the graveyard came to his aid after hearing a loud noise and called for an ambulance when they saw what had happened, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The tragedy happened just after 2.30pm yesterday afternoon at Sao Jose Municipal Cemetery in Linhares in the north of the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, around 400 miles north of Rio de Janeiro.
The man who died was aged around 40 and has not yet been named but has been identified locally as the husband of a Linhares council worker.
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Gravedigger Nazare Bravin said he arrived at the cemetery and asked where the friend’s burial would take place before parking his motorbike and walking to the spot where his dad was buried.
A police investigation into the incident was ongoing today.
Linhares Council said in a statement: ‘We regret the incident that occurred yesterday afternoon at Sao Jose Cemetery in the Interlagos neighbourhood and express our solidarity with the family and friends at this time of grief.
‘The team that works inside the cemetery, which was on site, called the Samu ambulance service and the fire brigade, but despite their efforts to save this man, the victim unfortunately passed away.’
It added: ‘With the approach of the All Souls’ Day holiday, there is an expectation of increased activity in the cemeteries of the municipality.
‘Therefore, the council emphasises the importance of taking extra care during visits. We are responsible for the administration of the public spaces of cemeteries, including cleaning and maintenance services.
‘The cleaning, washing, and maintenance of the tombs and graves are the responsibility of the families.’
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