Midnight curfew in Charlotte after three nights of rioting

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, imposed a midnight curfew on 22 September 2016 after three nights of riots triggered by the police shooting of a black man. Keith Scott was shot dead by a black officer as police searched for a different man with an outstanding warrant. Police claim Scott was carrying a gun when he approached officers, something Scotts family deny. Sep 23, 2016

New Ukip leader Diane James gives her first speech

Diane James is the new leader of UKIP after getting 8,451 votes, announced at the partys confrence in Bournemouth on 16 September. The former Ukip deputy chair and home affairs spokeswoman will be taking over from Nigel Farage who stepped down after the EU referendum. Diane James was the favorite to become leader after Steven Woolfe MEP was blocked from the final ballot after submitting his application late. Sep 16, 2016