UK: Britain First March Met With Mass Counter-Protest in Birmingham

Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham city center on Saturday, June 20, as supporters of far-right group Britain First held a march and a larger crowd assembled nearby in counter-protest. West Midlands Police arrested four people, three women and one man, on suspicion of assaulting an officer, criminal damage, and obstructing police.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

Vatican: Bells Toll at St. Peter’s Basilica to Mourn Death of Pope Francis 2

Bells at St. Peter's Basilica tolled to mark the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21.

BRITAIN-BIRMINGHAM-CITY COUNCIL-BANKRUPTCY

BRITAIN-BIRMINGHAM-CITY COUNCIL-BANKRUPTCY

(230906) -- BIRMINGHAM, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows a view of Victoria Square which is under construction in front of the City Council in Birmingham, Britain. The City Council of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK) declared itself effectively bankrupt on Tuesday. The Council announced it was unable to meet its debts, which it has accrued mainly due to equal pay claims by staff and former staff. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-BIRMINGHAM-CITY COUNCIL-BANKRUPTCY

BRITAIN-BIRMINGHAM-CITY COUNCIL-BANKRUPTCY

(230906) -- BIRMINGHAM, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows a view of Victoria Square which is under construction in front of the City Council in Birmingham, Britain. The City Council of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK) declared itself effectively bankrupt on Tuesday. The Council announced it was unable to meet its debts, which it has accrued mainly due to equal pay claims by staff and former staff. (Xinhua/Li Ying)