A funicular railcar in Lisbon, which killed 16 people last month, had a defective cable, according to a Portuguese official inquiry, and it is recommended that the city’s other funiculars remain closed for the time being.
The iconic railcars had to be put out of service until they could be declared completely safe, according to the report released on Monday by Portugal’s air and rail accident investigations bureau (GPIAAF). Safety advice is anticipated to be made before the bureau releases its final report on the incident within the following year, though.
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In the event of a cable break, the GPIAAF advised that inspectors would need to check whether the funicular car’s braking systems could “immobilize the cabins.”
The popular tourist-friendly Gloria tramway, which dates back to the 19th century, was the site of the accident on September 3. Five Portuguese people, as well as 11 foreigners, were killed, including two Canadians, two South Koreans, an American, a Frenchwoman, a Swiss national, and an Ukrainian.
In addition to the injured, about 20 others were hurt.
A cable connecting two cabins had been disconnected before the accident, according to a note released by the GPIAAF three days after the collision. The most recent investigation revealed that the “cable did not comply with the specifications in force at the CCFL [Lisbon’s transport operator]” for the Gloria tram.
The investigation revealed that the funicular’s driver had used the brakes, but that they were unable to stop the carriage from derailing.
A carriage derailed at 6:15pm local time (17:15 GMT), then sped down a steep slope, colliding with a building, and then lost control of the cable.
After the collision, the carriage toppled onto its side, partially causing the carriage’s sides and roof to sag.
The expanded 48-team tournament will feature matches hosted by Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, who have all signed on to the United States’ effort to host the Women’s World Cup in 2031.
The United States, along with “potentially some other Concacaf members,” had submitted the only bid to host the competition, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino in a letter from the organization in April.
The joint bid, according to US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone, “offers us an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women’s World Cup in history, one that will inspire a new generation of fans and promote the women’s game throughout our entire region and around the world.”
By leaving a legacy that extends beyond 2031 and establishes a new global standard for the game, “We’re excited to drive lasting progress for women’s soccer.”
North America, Central America, and the Caribbean are the confederations for football.
Concacaf fully supports this four-nation bid, which embodies our One Concacaf philosophy, according to its president and vice president Victor Montagliani.
Infantino claimed that the United Kingdom was the only “valid” bidder for 2035 in another April.
The hosts for 2031 and 2035 will be officially confirmed at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, where it has already been announced.
The Women’s Football Weekly podcast returns for another season featuring Ben Haines, Ellen White, and Jen Beattie. On the Women’s Football Weekly feed, you can find interviews and additional content from the Women’s Super League and beyond as well as new episodes that are available every Tuesday on BBC Sounds.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the country’s defense minister, has stated that the country’s fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan depends on whether those two countries stop fighting armed groups along their shared border.
After Qatar and Turkiye brokered a ceasefire agreement the day before, Asif said in an interview with Reuters that “everything depends on this one clause.”
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Relations between Afghanistan’s Taliban and the United States fell to their lowest point since the country’s Taliban’s withdrawal from the country in 2021 following a week of deadly border fighting.
Islamabad demanded that Kabul be able to control Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a branch of several armed organizations known as the Pakistan Taliban, because they claimed they operated from havens in Afghanistan.
Asif, who spoke with his Afghan counterpart Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob, declared that “anything coming from Afghanistan will be]a] a] violation of this agreement. According to him, the written agreement forbade any incursions.
The minister claimed that the Taliban, which the latter has denied, had acted “in connivance” with the country’s ruling Taliban. Afghanistan accuses the Pakistani military of deceiving ISIL (ISIS)-linked fighters and spreading false information to denigrate its stability and sovereignty.
According to Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban’s spokesperson, “neither country will engage in hostile behavior against the other, nor will they support organizations that attack the government of Pakistan,” according to the agreement’s terms.
According to Mujahid, the nations have agreed to “never to target one another’s security forces, civilians, or critical infrastructure.”
In recent months, the Pakistan Taliban has increased attacks on Pakistan’s military, which has been waged against Islamabad for years.
Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Pakistan’s Taliban, was later identified in a video that showed he was alive when the military conducted air strikes on the Afghan capital Kabul, including one on October 9 in an attempt to kill him.
“We were attacked,” he said. Our country was under attack. We simply tittered for tat, then. We were making the same amount of money, Asif said.
They are located in Kabul, they claim. They can be found everywhere. We will attack them wherever they are. You are aware that Kashmir is not a “no-go area.”
After enduring a fourth straight defeat for the first time in more than a decade, Liverpool’s blip is turning into a full-blown crisis under manager Arne Slot’s desperate search for solutions.
Manchester United defeated the Reds 2-1 on Sunday to claim their first victory at Anfield since January 2016.
An expected improvement in performances has not been realized, despite Liverpool’s successful seven-game winning run at the start of the season, which was bolstered by a flurry of late goals.
For the first time since November 2014, when Brendan Rodgers was in charge, they have now lost four straight games in a row across all competitions.
The pressing issues that Slot must address in order to save Liverpool’s season are examined by AFP Sport.
Mohamed Salah appears to be a shadow of the man who terrorized defenses last season as he attempted to capture the Premier League’s Golden Boot.
The “Egyptian King,” who frequently serves as Liverpool’s attack’s pivot, has only one goal in Premier League open play this season in the opening weekend.
He admitted to squandering two important chances against United on Sunday.
In the most recent Champions League defeat at Galatasaray, the forward was cut out of the starting lineup and was brutally sent off on Sunday despite Liverpool’s desperate attempt to equalize.
Although Slot will hope that the player’s form will improve temporarily since signing a new two-year contract in April, there are still questions about whether or not his best days are over.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who is now a Sky Sports pundit, believes Salah shouldn’t be guaranteed a spot every week.
With the form he’s in, Salah shouldn’t start any games right now, especially away from home, he said on Sky.
He said, “Would he like that?” Not likely. Where is your argument, though, especially when you’re not playing well once you’ve reached a certain age?
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On October 19, 2025, Liverpool’s Swedish striker #9 Alexander Isak scores but fails to score in the English Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England. (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP)
In the summer transfer window, Slot made the bold move, spending more than $ 450 million ($604 million) on new signings.
The club twice broke their own transfer record by signing Newcastle forward Alexander Isak and playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
However, neither player has yet to score a Premier League goal.
Hugo Ekitike, another big-money arrival, has made a comeback, but he now appears to be responsible for Isak’s poor pecking order.
Diogo Jota’s death in a car accident in July contributed to Liverpool’s substantial spending on forwards.
The Portuguese club’s decision to not have the 28-year-old international is the elephant in the room.
Milos Kerkez, a newcomer to the left-back position where he has been preferred over Andy Robertson, has struggled to find his footing on the other side of the pitch, and Jeremie Frimpong has failed to nail down his spot on the other flank.
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On October 19, 2025, Liverpool’s Swedish striker #9 Alexander Isak scores but fails to score in the English Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England. (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP)
Could Liverpool lose the title to Crystal Palace if they didn’t make Marc Guehi their central defender on the transfer deadline day?
In eight of their 12 league games, Liverpool has conceded two goals more goals than any other team since the start of May.
In their eighth league game, Slot’s men have allowed 11 goals, a whopping three more than Arsenal, who are Premier League leaders.
Robertson and the recently retired Trent Alexander-Arnold were ineffectively filled by Kerkez and Frimpong in the back-up roles.
Even Virgil van Dijk, the typically imperious captain, was criticized for his poor performances, and centre-back Ibrahima Konate was involved in Bryan Mbeumo’s opener on Sunday.
Guehi has informed Crystal Palace that he will not accept a new contract, which could lead to his departure in January or the end of the season.
Even if the England defender chooses Liverpool over other potential suitors, it may not be enough or late.
Should Aston Villa decide to outlaw their supporters from the upcoming Europa League game, Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket donations from them.
Villa was informed last week that no travelling fans would be permitted at the game in Birmingham by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), the body responsible for issuing safety certificates for matches.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy rebuffed the decision, promising that the government would “find the resources” to allow Maccabi fans to attend earlier on Monday.
However, supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv are now being prevented from traveling for safety reasons.
According to a club statement, “We have made the decision to decline any allocation offered on behalf of away fans and our decision should be understood in that context.” “The wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount.
We anticipate that circumstances will change and look forward to being able to play sports in Birmingham in the near future.
According to West Midlands Police, the match was “high risk” on Thursday, according to information released on Thursday, including violent clashes and hate crimes committed between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans before a game in Amsterdam in November 2024.
Nandy claimed that if West Midlands Police changed its risk assessment, ministers would work together to fund any necessary policing operation to allow away fans to attend.
Nandy claimed that the incident occurred “in response to an attack on a synagogue in Manchester in which two innocent men were killed” and that it was “more significant than matchday security.”
Before kick-off, the Israeli Premier League game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was postponed due to what police described as “public disorder and violent riots.”
Aston Villa’s matchday officials previously stated to their supporters that they were exempt from working at the Maccabi Tel Aviv game because they thought some “may have concerns.”
Doug Martin, a former running back for the National Football League (NFL), passed away at the age of 36 while being held by police in California.
The former American football player, who played for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died on Saturday after engaging in an alleged home break-in and a fight with officers, according to the Oakland Police Department.
A brief fight broke out while the detained person was being detained, according to the department, adding that Martin lost consciousness and later passed away.
Doug Martin passed away on Saturday morning, his family reported to US media. “It is with great sadness to inform you all. The family requested “privacy at this time.”
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Martin’s former team, expressed shock over the “sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin” in a statement.
The Buccaneers added that Doug had a lasting impact on our franchise from his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his numerous Pro Bowl victories throughout his six seasons in the league.
In the 2012 NFL Draft, Martin was the first-round pick for Tampa Bay and was born in Oakland, California. Martin ran for 1, 454 yards and scored 11 touchdowns in his first season.
Martin, who was 5′ 9″ (1.75m) tall for a professional player, was nicknamed the “Muscle Hamster” because of how strong he was during six of his seven NFL seasons with the Buccaneers.
He was also suspended for four games in 2016 for violating the NFL’s drug policy after testing positive for a banned substance. He also struggled with injuries. He thanked himself and entered a drug rehab facility.
