Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Thousands re-enacted the Battle of Hastings on its 950th anniversary. The sold-out event celebrated the 1066 victory of William the Conqueror over Anglo-Saxon King Harold.The annual event, held on the site of the original clash at Battle, near Hastings, drew an especially large crowd - thanks to high levels of interest in the anniversary year. Oct 15, 2016
Sicilian police charge man in Palermo for shooting of Gambian migrant

Sicilian police charge man in Palermo for shooting of Gambian migrant

Police in Palermo said on 4 April that they had charged a man in Palermo with attempted murder after a shooting incident in the Sicilian city on Saturday, April 2. Police said a Gambian man, Yusupha Susso, 21, was shot in the head during a disagreement with a group of local young men. La Stampa said the victim was in hospital, in an induced coma. Oct 14, 2016
Hurricane Matthew hits Florida as millions urged to evacuate

Hurricane Matthew hits Florida as millions urged to evacuate

With winds up to 140mph and the power out for 140,000 people in Florida, Hurricane Matthew has hit America. President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency and Governor Rock Scott begged 1.5 million Floridians to evacuate. The storm has already killed at least 280 people in Haiti. Oct 7, 2016