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Second US Presidential debate: Who won between Trump and Clinton?

Second US Presidential debate: Who won between Trump and Clinton?

Donald Trump says his comments about women are laughable compared to Isis chopping off heads. Hillary Clinton says the comments he made represent exactly who he is. Trump claimed everything is broken regarding Obamacare, and Clinton called Trumps campaign hateful and divisive. Oct 10, 2016
What is fracking?

What is fracking?

Fracking is the extraction of shale gas from beneath the ground. After the UK government has given fracking the green light in Lancashire, heres an explainer on how it works and why it has proved so controversial. Oct 10, 2016
Haiti suffers deadly cholera outbreak in wake of Hurricane Matthew disaster

Haiti suffers deadly cholera outbreak in wake of Hurricane Matthew disaster

Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, was battered by Hurricane Matthew, the strongest storm over the Atlantic since 2007. Matthew made landfall in Haiti on 4 October. The countrys death toll is over 1,000. To compound the impact of the disaster, Cholera has broken out – a bacterial disease spread by contaminated water. Oct 10, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn speaks at Battle Cable Street commemoration

Jeremy Corbyn speaks at Battle Cable Street commemoration

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn spoke at event marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The 1936 battle saw 20,000 anti-fascist demonstrators clashs with Oswald Mosleys British Union of Fascists and officers from the Metropolitan Police Service who were protecting them. Around 2,000 people, including members from the Jewish and Irish communities, were present at todays event. Oct 9, 2016
Video shows bombing of funeral hall in Yemen

Video shows bombing of funeral hall in Yemen

A video has emerged showing the bombing of a Yemeni funeral hall, led by Saudi Arabian jets. According to local health officials, more than 140 people were killed in the attack. They were attending a wake for the father of the administration’s interior minister, Jalal al-Roweishan. The Ministry of Health said that more than 450 people were killed. Unconfirmed eyewitness reports state that senior Houthi officials, including the mayor of Sanaa, were present in the funeral hall during the air strikes Oct 9, 2016
Hate crimes in UK against LGBT community increases 147% since Brexit vote

Hate crimes in UK against LGBT community increases 147% since Brexit vote

Homophobic attacks in the UK are rising since the EU membership referendum. Hate crimes against LGBT people have more than doubled compared to 2015.Up to 2.1 million LGBT people in the UK have experienced hate crime.50% are unhappy with the authorities reaction to hate crime reports according to the Hate Crime Report 2016 from LGBT+ anti-violence charity Galop. Oct 9, 2016
Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Thousands march to honour 80th anniversary of the anti-fascist Battle of Cable Street

Many joined a march in Londons East End to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. The 1936 battle involved upwards of 20,000 anti-fascist demonstrators who clashed with Oswald Mosleys British Union of Fascists and officers from the Metropolitan Police Service who were protecting them.One of the main organisers of this years rally, David Rosenberg is also a member of the Jewish Socialists Group and Jews for Jeremy. He spoke to IBTimes UK about the importance of todays event. Oct 9, 2016
Hurricane Matthew: death toll nears 900

Hurricane Matthew: death toll nears 900

The number of people killed from Hurricane Matthew climbs towards 900 with risk of cholera and lack of emergency supplies adding to the devastation. Oct 9, 2016
Police film rescue of toddler from submerged car in hurricane floods

Police film rescue of toddler from submerged car in hurricane floods

Police in Fayetteville, North Carolina have filmed the dramatic rescue of a toddler and his mother. The family’s car was almost submerged in floods caused by Hurricane Matthew.Luckily, police officers were driving through the area to check for people trapped in their cars.More than 100 water rescues were made in Fayetteville alone. At least four people were missing in the area. Oct 9, 2016
Cops killed at simple family disturbance in California

Cops killed at simple family disturbance in California

Two police officers where killed after arriving at the scene of a family disturbance. One of them was Jose Gil Gilbert Vega, who was due to retire in December. The other officer was Lesley Zerebny, a new mother who had only recently returned to work after giving birth to a baby four months ago. A third office was wounded in the attack.Police are still looking for the suspect who has fled the scene. Oct 9, 2016
Battle for Orlando: Whos voting for Donald Trump in the key US election swing state of Florida?

Battle for Orlando: Whos voting for Donald Trump in the key US election swing state of Florida?

Donald Trump’s popularity among so-called political outsiders, gun owners and growing support from the large Christian population could see Florida turn Republican for the first time in eight years.With the presidential election fast approaching, IBTimes UK visited Orlando and spoke to people, groups and organisations in the influential city of Orlando, who could decide whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will win the race for the White House. Oct 9, 2016
Hurricane Matthew pushes over trees in Florida

Hurricane Matthew pushes over trees in Florida

While passing through Florida, Hurricane Matthew toppled trees and caused flooding in the streets and power cuts to more than 1 million households and businesses.While the storm has moved on towards Georgia and into South Carolina and North Carolina, Florida residents will now have to survey the damage done by the hurricane, that caused more than 900 deaths in Haiti. In Florida at least two people have died after being hit by trees. Early estimates are for insurance losses of $25-30bn. The U.S. National Hurricane Center downgraded the storm to a Category 2 with 5 being the most severe category. Oct 8, 2016
Baby humpback whale saves stranded mother off Brisbane Coast

Baby humpback whale saves stranded mother off Brisbane Coast

A humpback whale calf saved its mother’s life after she became stranded on a sandbank. The whale had been stuck in shallow waters and could not move.The calf repeatedly nudged its mother in an attempt to free her. Luckily the whale could free itself after 40 minutes.The Parks and Wildlife service said it had a boat trailing the whales to ensure they could now make it out of the shallow waters and into the sea. Oct 8, 2016
Japan: Mount Aso eruption covers surrounding areas in ash

Japan: Mount Aso eruption covers surrounding areas in ash

Mount Aso, Japan’s biggest active volcano, erupted early on Saturday (8 October). It spewed volcanic ash 7 miles high into the air.Surrounding areas up to 4km away are covered in a thick layer of ash. The 5,222ft high Mount Aso is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. Oct 8, 2016
Police video shows mobile phone thief being captured in London

Police video shows mobile phone thief being captured in London

London Police have released footage of a mobile phone thief being arrested. Cavell Hutson, aged 21, was captured after stealing 21 mobile phones on his scooter.He stole the phones in Islington and Camden on 3 September and was arrested later that day after driving through Kingsland market, Hackney.A police helicopter filmed the daring escape and the footage shows people jumping out of the way of the scooter to avoid being run over. Oct 8, 2016
Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney participation but Gary Cahill remains a doubt

Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney participation but Gary Cahill remains a doubt

Wayne will start, but no, I cant [give any more information]. I know everyone is keen to know the team early, England interim manager Gareth Southgate said at a press conference ahead of the game against Malta.He also spoke about the the spate of injuries the England team has been stricken with. Southgate continued saying he was used to injuries making plan changes necessary from the Under-21s. Oct 8, 2016
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