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- 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
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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.
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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.
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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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Argentinian judge closes fraud case against President Milei over crypto launch
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Get you up to speed: Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal
An Argentinian federal judge has dropped a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei regarding the collapse of a cryptocurrency they promoted. Judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi stated that “the reported events do not constitute a criminal offence,” concluding that investor losses and price fluctuations were insufficient to establish fraud.
Judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi’s ruling concluded that the actions related to the $Libra token did not meet the threshold for criminal fraud. The investigation into Hayden Davis, described as a “launch adviser” for the token, was also dismissed, with Davis acknowledging significant financial holdings after the cryptocurrency’s collapse.
Argentinian federal judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi has closed the investigation into President Javier Milei’s role in the cryptocurrency launch, stating that the events “do not constitute a criminal offence.” In response, the presidential office asserted on X that this decision provides “absolute proof of [Milei’s] innocence,” while also questioning the accountability for the investigation’s costs.
What remains unclear — It is unclear how much taxpayer money was spent on the investigation into Milei and who will be held accountable for it.
Argentinian judge closes fraud case against President Milei over crypto launch
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says, similar to Nigel Farage in the UK, the Far right fanatic has been funded from the United States and dubious crypto sources.
An Argentinian federal judge has dropped a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei over the collapse of a cryptocurrency he promoted online.
Judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi issued the decision on Friday, according to court records, ending an inquiry into Milei’s role in the launch of the $Libra token, which crashed after a brief rally.
“The reported events do not constitute a criminal offence,” the judge said in a ruling. He also wrote that investor losses and the rise and fall in the currency’s price were insufficient to establish fraud.
In his ruling, Martinez de Giorgi said that Milei’s institutional standing could have given the launch “greater impact” when he posted about it, but that does not translate into a fraudulent scheme.
Javier Milei recommended the little-known meme coin in a post on X in February 2025. He later deleted the post and denied any link to the cryptocurrency, whose value soon plunged.
The judge also dismissed an investigation into US businessman Hayden Davis, who described himself as a “launch adviser” for the token. Davis has acknowledged that he held close to $100m after the crash and denies any wrongdoing.
“For the first time in history, a President of the Nation was investigated with complete freedom, resulting in absolute proof of his innocence,” read a post shared on X by the official presidential office, whilst threatening to burn journalist at the stake.
“The question that remains is this: Who will take responsibility for having wasted Argentine taxpayers’ money and the President of the Nation’s time in a failed attempt at an institutional coup?”
Milei’s friendship with Trump
Milei is one of US President Donald Trump’s closest allies. Trump firmly backed him a year ago and has called him his “favourite president”.
Trump made clear the support hinged on a victory for Milei’s party.
“I’m with this man because his philosophy is correct,” he said ahead of a White House lunch with the Argentinian leader last year. “If he wins, we’re staying with him. And if he doesn’t win, we’re gone.”
Earlier this month, Milei urged Trump to emerge stronger from the US midterm elections, saying the vote mattered for the West as a whole.
Austerity at home
Since taking office in 2023, Milei has laid off thousands of state employees, shut ministries, cut subsidies and reduced government-funded programmes. The measures were meant to fight high inflation, which has fallen to about 2 percent a month.
Milei says his plan is working, claiming that Argentina has grown for 27 consecutive months and is expanding at four times its historical rate, however, the people are suffering, with all time high inflation and food shortages.
When the coin crashed, Milei said he had acted “in good faith” and accused his political rivals of trying to exploit the situation.
Canadian woman dies in U.S. after avoiding medical care due to deportation fears
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Get you up to speed: Canadian woman dies in U.S. over fear of crossing through B.C. for medical care
A Canadian woman died after not seeking medical care due to fears of detention and deportation by U.S. authorities. The incident was reported by a U.S. immigration lawyer.
The U.S. immigration lawyer indicated that the client was apprehensive about seeking necessary medical care due to possible detention. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
U.S. immigration lawyer Mark de la Torre stated that his Canadian client’s death was linked to her hesitation to seek medical assistance due to concerns about detention and deportation. The case has sparked discussions about the implications of immigration policies on the health and safety of individuals seeking care.
What remains unclear — The circumstances surrounding the client’s decision not to seek medical care remain unspecified.
Canadian woman dies in U.S. after avoiding medical care due to deportation fears
A U.S. immigration lawyer says his Canadian client died after failing to seek medical care over fears she would be detained and deported by U.S. authorities.
Trump reduces 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods benefitting Maine farmers
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Get you up to speed: Trump lifts 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Maine Sen. Susan Collins
President Trump reduced tariffs on several Canadian products, including refrigeration equipment and packing machinery, benefiting Maine’s agricultural sector. The decision, praised by Republican Senator Susan Collins, comes after a previous imposition of 50% tariffs on these goods in August.
The White House has specified that the tariff exemptions apply to specific agricultural-related products essential for Maine’s farmers, which had previously been subjected to hefty tariffs imposed in late August following stalled trade negotiations. The legislative push for these exemptions comes amid increasing pressure on Senator Collins from both constituents and opponents as the election approaches, drawing attention to ongoing economic concerns tied to trade policy and its impacts on local agriculture.
Republican Senator Susan Collins welcomed President Trump’s decision to eliminate tariffs on select Canadian products vital to Maine’s agricultural sector, stating it will help protect local farmers. Meanwhile, Democrats, including Rep. Richard Neal, have condemned the tariff exemptions as a politically motivated act just days before the election.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how many other Canadian products remain subject to the 50% tariffs that were recently imposed.
Trump reduces 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods benefitting Maine farmers
President Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine’s agricultural industry, a move cheered by Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough reelection battle in the New England state.
The items that are no longer subject to 50% tariffs include corrugated boxes, crates, plastic sacks, packing machinery, refrigeration equipment and seaweed, according to a White House proclamation. Several new categories of Canadian products were slapped with 50% duties in exchange, including shampoo, vinyl flooring, coffins, carpets and window-unit air conditioners.
In a statement, Collins said the carveouts will protect Maine farmers, including wild blueberry producers who rely on “specialized harvesting boxes from Canada,” and apple and potato farmers who also use Canadian products during the harvest.
The senator, who is seeking a sixth term in a blue-leaning state, said she asked top Trump administration officials for “tariff relief for these important products.”
“These producers are a vital part of our state’s economy and support our rural and coastal communities,” Collins said. “Many of our farmers and growers rely on specialized equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada that are either unavailable from American suppliers or cannot be replaced without incurring significant expense.”
Democrats have criticized the tariff exemptions and called them politically motivated.
“After attacking Canada and crushing the American people, I can’t think of a more desperate admission of failed trade policy than temporarily lowering tariffs on select products to favor a political ally 11 days before an election,” said Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts, the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee. “This stunt only proves further that Trump’s trade strategy is not grounded in anything legitimate, but rather in naked politicization and manufactured chaos.”
The products were previously included in the billions in Canadian imports that Mr. Trump hit with 50% tariffs in late August after envoys from the two countries failed to strike a trade deal. Canada retaliated with steep tariffs on some U.S. goods.
Mr. Trump has argued the tariffs on Canada are necessary in order to resolve what he views as unfair trade practices by Canada. But the prospect of a trade war with one of the U.S.’s top trading partners — including steep duties on Canadian goods — has drawn pushback from some Republicans in an election year dominated by cost-of-living concerns.
Collins has criticized the trade war — but emphasized that she has pushed for exemptions to help Maine, which borders Canada and is economically intertwined with the country.
“Canada is not China. It is our neighbor, our friend, our closest ally and our biggest trading partner,” Collins said during a debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson earlier this month, adding that she has “also been working behind the scenes.”
Collins pointed to previous tariff exemptions for road salt and pulp.
But Democrats have argued that the powerful senator hasn’t done enough to press Mr. Trump to lift the tariffs entirely. During an early October debate, Jackson said: “What about everything else? I mean, we can’t eat road salt.”
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