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Operations Shader in numbers: UKs war against ISIS

Figures released by the House of Commons reveal the number of bombs dropped on Isis as part of Operations Shader as of 25 August 2016. The data shows that the UK racked up a bill of £7.8 million on bombing Isistargets in Syria since December 2015, with a total cost of £84.4m on weapons since 26 September 2014. Sep 15, 2016

Donald Trump: I feel as good today as I did when I was 30

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed his medical records on The Dr.Oz Show, saying he feels as good as he did when he was 30. The release of medical records has become a hot topic in the race to the White House after rival Hillary Clinton nearly collapsed at a 9/11 memorial ceremony on 11 September. It was later disclosed that she had pneumonia, but throughout the campaign Donald Trump has said he doesnt believe Clinton has the stamina to be president. Sep 15, 2016

Polish police drafted into Harlow after Polish mans murder

Two Polish police officers are on the beat in the Essex town of Harlow after the murder of Arkadiusz Jozwik. They are there to support the Polish community after a rise in the number of hate crimes in the area. Six teenagers were arrested on suspicion of murder and have been released on bail, after Jozwik and another Polish man were attacked outside a row of takeaway shops. Essex police believe the attack was unprovoked. Sep 15, 2016

Giant inflatable moon disrupts traffic in China

The winds from Typhoon Meranti managed to free a giant inflatable moon which ended up rolling its way across parts of Fuzhou. Footage captured by motorists and pedestrians shows the half-deflated moon roll through a construction site before coming at people on the road. The Mid-Autumn Festival is being celebrated on 15 September, where traditionally people gather for family reunions, admire the moon and eat mooncakes, but because of strong winds from Typhoon Meranti many have been unable to observe the moon. According to local reports many Chinese cities have instead set up inflatable moons so people could celebrate the traditional Chinese festival. Sep 15, 2016

Legia Warsaws return to Champions League spoiled by crowd trouble

Polish football club Legia Warsaws 21-year wait for Champions League football was blighted by crowd trouble when they played against Germanys Borussia Dortmund. Legia Warsaw fans clashed with security guards outside the ground and lit flares in the Polish Army Stadium. Legia lost the game 6-0 to Dortmund. Sep 15, 2016

Bali tourist boat explosion kills at least one and injures 13

One person died and at least 13 were injured when a tourist boat exploded shortly after it set sail off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. The boat carrying around 35 passengers, including British citizens, was travelling to the Gili Islands. The dead person is thought to be German. It is unclear what caused the explosion but officials have been quick to rule out a bomb. Sep 15, 2016

Super-typhoon Meranti knocks motorists off bikes

Super typhoon Meranti has been hitting the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung hard, as powerful winds damage building and topple trees. Motorists have also been caught in the storm power as the video shows a taxi driver having to come the aid of a scooter rider after being knocked over and a biker being easily tipped by the strong winds. Kaohsiung was forced to close all schools and government buildings on 14 September, and it is reported that 200,000 homes are without power. Sep 15, 2016

Rivers of blood flow through Dhaka streets

Blood-stained floodwater runs through the streets of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on 13 September as rain drenches the Eid al-Adha festival. The flooding is a result of monsoon downpours and poor drainage, The water is turned red by the blood of animals sacrificed as part of the celebrations. Sep 15, 2016

Lightning bolt barely misses postal van in dramatic footage

This video captured in Bournemouth shows the dramatic moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground close to a Royal Mail van. Flash flooding hit parts of the UK on 13 September, as places like Devon and Cornwall were caught in severe storms.The Champions League cup tie in Manchester between Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach had to be postponed. At the same time London experienced one of the hottest September days on record. Sep 15, 2016

Great British Bake Off: Who will replace Mel and Sue as presenter?

Paddy Power have made their bets on which celebrities are going to replace Mel and Sue once the Great British Bake Off moves to Channel 4. The duo released a statement on 13 September saying that they wouldnt be returning to the shows after the move. Paddy Power had put Claudia Winkleman and Claire Balding in the top spot to replace the pair. Sep 14, 2016

First male orangutan born in Smithsonians National Zoo in 25 years

The Smithsonians National Zoo, Washington D.C., welcomed its first male orangutan baby in 25 years. The Bornean orangutan was born on 12 September to 19-year-old female Batang and male Kyle, who bred in January following the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The IUCN considers Bornean orangutans “critically endangered”. Sep 14, 2016
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