Wales

Video still from the one-year vigil for Christopher Kapessa.

BLM brings new hope for Wales family seeking justice for Black teen’s death 

Last year, 13-year-old Christopher Kapessa, who was Black, drowned when a schoolmate allegedly pushed him into a river. Now, the global Black Lives Matter movement has given the family new hope the suspect will be prosecuted. 

BLM brings new hope for Wales family seeking justice for Black teen’s death 
A man is shown wearing a white protective facemask and carrying a briefcase while walking.

To work or not to work? UK lockdown unwind mired by confusion

To work or not to work? UK lockdown unwind mired by confusion
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After coal: A new book and documentary chronicle ‘stories of survival in Appalachia and Wales’

After coal: A new book and documentary chronicle ‘stories of survival in Appalachia and Wales’
A woman in a red coat poses triumphantly in front of a group of happy adults.

After UK elections, could Johnson face a 'disunited' kingdom?

After UK elections, could Johnson face a 'disunited' kingdom?
A white man in a hat laughs into a radio mic

A 'Pang!' of emotion, Gruff Rhys drops new album

A 'Pang!' of emotion, Gruff Rhys drops new album
A book is sitting in torn Christmas paper. The title of the book is "Christmas Eve at the Mellops" and a photo caption underneath says "We opened one. We couldn't resist."

How a neighbor bearing gifts turned into a family's 'most unexpectedly magical week'

Before Ken Watson passed away, he bought 14 Christmas gifts for his neighbor's 2-year-old daughter.

How a neighbor bearing gifts turned into a family's 'most unexpectedly magical week'
Bob Bradley during his first game as a Premier League manager, Arsenal v Swansea City, Emirates Stadium in London. October 15, 2016.

This American soccer coach was criticized for being too American

In October, Bob Bradley became the first American to coach in the English Premier League. In December he was fired. In between, he was criticized for speaking like an American.

This American soccer coach was criticized for being too American
A workers counts ballots after polling stations closed in the Referendum on the European Union in Islington, London.

The geography of Brexit: What the vote reveals about the Disunited Kingdom

The geography of Britain's vote to leave the European Union tells us much about the political geography of the UK. But what about the political future of the UK?

The geography of Brexit: What the vote reveals about the Disunited Kingdom
A statue of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas outside the Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea, Wales.

A Christmas classic by Dylan Thomas is set to music

"A Child's Christmas in Wales" is a holiday classic by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Now the book comes to life in a new version set to music by Welsh singer-songwriter Cerys Matthews.

A Christmas classic by Dylan Thomas is set to music
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If Scotland leaves the UK, the country's flag, the Union Jack, may need a makeover

On September 18, Scots will vote on leaving the United Kingdom. But the blue and white Scottish flag is an integral part of the UK's famous Union Jack, so what happens if Scotland votes yes?

If Scotland leaves the UK, the country's flag, the Union Jack, may need a makeover
ISIS hand gesture

ISIS has a new hand sign — and it means far more than ‘We’re #1’

The Islamic militants known as ISIS have shown savvy in social media and in picking their symbols. We explore the deeper meaning behind their index finger salute — and their black-and-white flag. And an author shows a side of Iran's capital that you might not have expected, from sex to drugs to skinny jeans. And are you tired of being cramped in economy class? You're not alone. All that in today's Global Scan.

ISIS has a new hand sign — and it means far more than ‘We’re #1’
Police officers take pictures of giant puppets as they move through the streets of Liverpool, northern England July 25, 2014.

This is how many times British cops fired guns all of last year: 3

As the debate over gun control — and, now, the use of force by police — rages in the US and elsewhere, Britain offers a stark contrast. Police there rarely carry guns, fire them or kill anyone. Meanwhile, Beijing is getting machines that inspire people to both recycle and ride public transit. And Ebola is killing Liberians who don't even have the disease, in today's Global Scan.

This is how many times British cops fired guns all of last year: 3
Legos

Beachcombers are finding a haul from 5 million Legos lost at sea

If you've ever found some Lego figures and accessories, from dragons to swords to diving masks and more, on an Atlantic beach, there's a chance a child left them ... or they might have come from a storm 17 years ago. A woman in England told us the story of the Legos lost at sea.

Beachcombers are finding a haul from 5 million Legos lost at sea
A cyclist wears a mask as he cycles near Buckingham Palace in London April 2, 2014. Britain's Meteorological Office forecast that London would be affected by smog this week, caused by powerful dust storms and strong winds in the Sahara.

London commuters deal with a new hardship — clouds of African dust

Londoners woke up to a surprise this morning — clouds of Saharan dust. It was an unwelcome complication for busy Londoners heading off to work and school.

London commuters deal with a new hardship — clouds of African dust

McDonald's bows to Spain's schedule and serves breakfast until 1pm

McDonald's in Spain has been stumped by the Spanish culture of skipping breakfast in favor of a late dinner. So the company is trying something new with its menu. In the UK, a series of powerful storms have uncovered an ancient coastal forest. And if you are looking for a new vacation spot, you really should consider Siberia. That, plus more, in today's Global Scan.

McDonald's bows to Spain's schedule and serves breakfast until 1pm