Wildfires ripped through the Napa Valley, forcing officials to order residents to evacuate. One of the largest fires in Santa Rosa has torched 20,000 acres and forced the closure of all public schools in Santa Rosa and Calistoga. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Bay area and most of Southern California.Oct 10, 2017
Police are investigating after a van driver in Manchester appeared to attempt to lure three young children to his van by offering them doughnuts. CCTV footage of the incident was posted onto Facebook on 7 October by the mother of the girls, Rechelle Marcia Haigh, where it has been viewed over 490,000 times. She wrote in the post, When I approached this man he acted weird and asked me if my kids wanted some doughnuts then drove off when I stepped out the house.Oct 9, 2017
A cargo being loaded on an American Airlines plane caught fire at Hong Kong International Airport on 9 October. The cause of the fire was reportedly due to an oil spill, which left one person injured.Oct 9, 2017
Rick and Morty fans have been left disappointed after McDonalds did not supply enough of their Szechuan sauce to various chains across the U.S.. The sauce, which was originally released in 1998 alongside the Disney film Mulan, was heavily referenced in the latest season of the show, and has gained a cult following online since. McDonalds then announced a limited edition return of the sauce, causing people to flood to various chains on Saturday (7 October). This PR stunt then massively backfired, as most people missed out on getting any sauce, with police even being called to some restaurants where huge crowds had gathered.Oct 9, 2017
The Disasters Emergency Committee has released drone footage which shows thousands of makeshift camps put up by Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar.Oct 9, 2017
Egypt have qualified for the football World Cup for the first time since 1990.Mohamed Salahs injury-time penalty gave them a 2-1 win against Congo, making them the second African team after Nigeria to secure a place in next years tournament in Russia.Oct 9, 2017
Egypt have qualified for the football World Cup for the first time since 1990.Mohamed Salahs injury-time penalty gave them a 2-1 win against Congo, making them the second African team after Nigeria to secure a place in next years tournament in Russia.Oct 9, 2017
The video was reportedly sent by Foerster to Kijuana Nige, who then posted the clip on Facebook. In the video, Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster can be seen snorting three white lines before going to a meeting, and reminiscing about previous times he had taken the drugs. The Miami Dolphins have released a statement saying they are aware of the video.Oct 9, 2017
US Vice President Mike Pence walked out of a National Football League game on 8 October in his home state of Indiana after some players knelt during the national anthem, a form of demonstration that began last year as a symbolic protest about police violence against racial minorities. President Donald Trump has criticised players sharply for the protests and pressed the NFL to ban them.Oct 9, 2017
Weinstein Co.s board of directors fired co-chairman Harvey Weinstein from the independent movie and television studio on 8 October, citing allegations of sexual misconduct by one of the highest-profile producers in Hollywood.Oct 9, 2017
29-year-old Rueben Galindo was shot dead by officers in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 6 October, after he called police for assistance. He reportedly told the dispatchers over the phone that he had a gun which was unloaded. The two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers have been placed on administrative leave.Oct 9, 2017
Thousands of people marched for Spanish unity in Barcelona, Spain, on 8 October. The rally was held one week after a disputed referendum for Catalan independence, after which Catalan President Carles Puigdemont vowed to declare independence within days. The march, which was organized by Societat Civil Catalana (SCC), a group opposed to Catalan independence, took place 24 hours after massive demonstrations calling for dialogue and unity.Oct 8, 2017
The fast-moving hurricane made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River around 8:00 pm ET on Saturday. The storm was expected to continue its path north, moving towards the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.Oct 8, 2017
On 9 October 1967, Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of his death, we take a look at who Guevara was, and what influence he has had on the world.Oct 8, 2017
On 9 October 1967, Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia. Ahead of the 50th anniversary of his death, we take a look at who Guevara was, and what influence he has had on the world.Oct 8, 2017
Novespace uses a converted Airbus A310 jetliner to simulate zero gravity runs,allowing researchers to study the impact of microgravity on the human body, plants and matter in the hope of one day make living on planet Mars possible.Oct 8, 2017
Eleven people were injured on 7 October when a car collided with pedestrians near London and amp;#39;s Natural History Museum, in one of the capital and amp;#39;s busiest tourist areas.Oct 8, 2017
He Lingsheng and his wife Chen Zongrong were born on the same day in 1917. They turned 100 on Wednesday (4 October) and their entire family of five generations came together to make it a memorable celebration for He and Chen.Oct 7, 2017