Spain Moves to Block Catalan Referendum

Spanish national police close polling stations and occupy a telecommunications centre. The central government in Madrid says tomorrow's poll is illegal and has sent thousands of police to prevent it. Also, President Trump clashes with mayor of Puerto Rico's capital over the response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, and Turkey opens a new military base in Somalia to help tackle Islamist militants.

(Photo: Spanish police officers stand guard during a demonstration in favour of a unified Spain. Credit: Reuters)