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UK demonstrators hold fourth weekend of anti-racism protests

Anti-racism demonstrators are holding a fourth weekend of protests across the U.K., despite a ban on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.Demonstrations

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France's Macron celebrates De Gaulle's speech anniversary in London

Eighty years ago, young general Charles de Gaulle, having fled the Nazi occupation of France, broadcast a call to arms for his people on the BBC French service.As his government at home negotiated su

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Statues of controversial figures hit the fore in Western protests over George Floyd's death

The wave of protests in Western countries triggered by the death of African American George Floyd has featured damage to statues of historical figures who are deemed controversial given their as

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Over 100 arrested in central London in violent protests against anti-racism

Over 100 people were arrested during Saturday's far-right protests in central London, which turned violent later and left six police officers with minor injuries, Scotland Yard said. A crowd of peop

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Over 100 arrests after violent clashes at far-right linked UK protest

00:35 Thousands of protesters countering the anti-racism demonstrations assembled in and around Parliament Square in London, despite the coronavirus restriction orders. The local polic

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Demonstrators gather in central London despite police warnings

A cushion is taped to the boxed-up statue of Winston Churchill as counter-protestors gather in Parliament Square, central London. /Ben Stansall/AFP Thousands of people have gathered in central

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London covers key monuments ahead of planned anti-racism protests

Key statues and monuments in London, including the Cenotaph in Whitehall, statues of Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, are to be covered and protected ahead of pla

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Boris Johnson Says Protesters Who Engage in Vandalism Will 'Face Full Force of Law'

A wave of protests against racial inequality and police brutality has swept through the United Kingdom over the death of American citizen George Floyd, with instances o

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Dispersal order issued in central London after disorder in anti-racism protests

The Metropolitan Police said a dispersal order has been authorized in the city of Westminster from Sunday night till 6 a.m. on Monday following disorder in anti-racism

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British duplicity about HK's national security legislation exposed

Editor's note: The following article is taken from the Chinese-language "Observations."Recent remarks made by some British political figures, including the former Governor of Hong Kong Chris Patte

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China urges New Zealand to immediately stop wrong actions on Taiwan-related issues

China on Monday urged New Zealand to strictly abide by the one-China principle and immediately stop its wrong actions on Taiwan-related issues to avoid damaging bilateral relations. Foreign Ministry

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Europe holds low-key VE-Day commemorations due to virus

Europe was marking the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces following six years of war in a low-key fashion Friday due to coronavirus lock

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Who will run British gov't while Johnson is away?

LONDON, April 9 (Xinhua) -- With Prime Minister Boris Johnson spending his fourth day in intensive care after his condition deteriorated from contracting the coronavirus, questions remains as to who

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COVID-19 won't change the Brexit course

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) visits a laboratory at the Public Health England National Infection Service in Colindale, north London, March 1, 2020. /AP Editor's note: Jonathan Arnott is

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Severe tropical cyclone Harold slams Fiji

Severe tropical cyclone Harold has been striking most parts of Fiji since Tuesday night, causing extensive damage and flooding across the island nation. In Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, destructi

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88 out of top 200 U.S. cities have seen internet speeds decline this past week, 3 cities by more than 40%

The impacts of telecommuting, shelter-in-place laws, and home quarantines resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak are starting to impact broadband speeds across a number of U.S. cities, a new report has

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What will big-name quarterbacks do during the offseason?

(L to R): Ryan Tannehill of the Tennessee Titans, Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philip Rivers of the Los Angeles Chargers, Teddy Bridgewater of the New Orleans Saints, Dak Prescott