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Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police.  It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades. Oct 2, 2017

Police appeal for information on cyclist who seriously assaulted group of people

The Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of a cyclist who seriously assaulted a group of people.The assault took place in the early hours of 13 August on City Road, London.Three victims were walking on the road and collided with a cyclist. The cyclist then approached the group and launched an attack, punching one man unconscious and breaking a womans nose.   Oct 2, 2017

Monarch Airlines ceases trading

The UK airline has gone into administration, and cancelled all of its future bookings. The Civil Aviation Authority say that around 110,000 passengers have been left overseas. Oct 2, 2017

Mass shooting kills at least two at Las Vegas country music festival

A mass shooting in Las Vegas has left at least two people dead and dozens more injured. The shooting happened at Route 91 Country Music Festival held at Mandalay Bay Casino. Las Vegas police on Twitter said one suspect is down and they dont believe there are any other shooters.  Oct 2, 2017

New York Citys old Kosciuszko Bridge demolished

New Yorks old Koscuiszko Bridge was demolished on October 1 after 78 years of serving New York City commuters.The bridge was wired with 944 small 12-pound charges and the ground piled with shock-absorbing sand ahead of of the demolition. Oct 2, 2017

Two Killed In Marseille Knife Attack

Two people have been stabbed and killed in a knife attack at Marseille and amp;#39;s Saint Charles train station (October 1). The assailant was shot dead by security forces, the French police have stated that the situation has been resolved and the perpetrator neutralised and shot down. Oct 1, 2017

Two Killed In Marseille Knife Attack

Two people have been stabbed and killed in a knife attack at Marseille and amp;#39;s Saint Charles train station (October 1). The assailant was shot dead by security forces, the French police have stated that the situation has been resolved and the perpetrator neutralised and shot down. Oct 1, 2017

Several Injured In Violence Over Catalonia Referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported. Oct 1, 2017

Hundreds injured in violence over Catalonia referendum

Violence has erupted in Spain during the Catalonia and amp;#39;s referendum on independence from Spain on October 1. Thousands have turned up to vote after the Spanish government deemed the vote illegal. The footage shows police using riot gear and batons to keep protestors away, injuring several people. Use of rubber bullets has been reported. Oct 1, 2017

O.J. Simpson Released On Parole

Nevada Department of Corrections posted a video of O.J. Simpson and amp;#39;s release shortly after midnight on October 1. Simpson was jailed in 2008 for armed robbery of a Las Vegas casino.  Oct 1, 2017

Spains Civil Guard storms polling station

Spain and amp;#39;s Civil Guard have burst into a polling station in Girona, Spain wearing riot gear and smashing glass doors. The Catalan president Carles Puigdemont was expected to vote at the station in an independence vote for Catalonia, which has been deemed illegal by the Spanish government in Madrid. Oct 1, 2017

Catalans wake up ready for independence vote

Catalans have spent the night sleeping in polling stations and on the streets outside in preparation for their independence referendum on Sunday (October 1). Spain and amp;#39;s central government have declared the vote illegal, but local governments remain insistent the vote will go ahead. Oct 1, 2017
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