Stonewall Made First US Gay Rights Monument

US President Barack Obama has created the first national monument to gay rights at the site of the Stonewall riots nearly five decades ago in Manhattan.

He said the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village would "tell the story of our struggle for LGBT rights".

"I believe our national parks should reflect the full story of our country: the richness and diversity and uniquely American spirit that has always defined us," Mr Obama said in a video announcing the monument.

"That we are stronger together, that out of many, we are one."

The Stonewall Inn is an iconic New York City site

A police raid at the Stonewall Inn in 1969 sparked nights of rioting and led to the modern gay rights movement.

In announcing the monument, the White House said this month's mass shooting at a gay bar in Orlando, Florida, illustrated that LGBT people still "face acts of violence, discrimination and hate".

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo joined gay rights groups in praising the new monument, along with New York lawmakers.

The history-making police raid at the Stonewall Inn quickly spiralled out of control as officers were accused of assaulting lesbians during a frisk. 

Osborne: I'll 'Do All I Can' To Make Brexit Work

George Osborne has pledged to do all he can to make the outcome of the EU referendum work after briefing G7 finance ministers on the result.

The Chancellor said on Twitter: "It was a hard fought campaign.

"It is not the outcome I wanted but I respect decision of British people and will do all I can to make it work."

In a series of tweets, he said he had discussed the market consequences with his G7 colleagues and that G7 finance ministers respect the decision of the British people.

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He tweeted: "G7 central banks have taken steps to ensure adequate liquidity and support the functioning of markets."

Mr Osborne also said the Bank of England and Treasury are closely monitoring the situation.

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He gave no indication over his future and has not made a public appearance, after David Cameron announced he would be standing down in light of the referendum result.

In a statement, G7 finance leaders said: "We ... respect the intention expressed today by the people of the United Kingdom to exit from the European Union.

"We are monitoring market developments following the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU.

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"We affirm our assessment that the UK economy and financial sector remain resilient and are confident that the UK authorities are well-positioned to address the consequences of the referendum outcome."

The US Federal Reserve has said it is ready to provide dollar liquidity to offset any market pressures resulting from Britain's vote to leave the EU.

Ahead of the referendum, Mr Osborne had warned that a Leave vote could result in cuts to public spending and higher taxes.

Obama Says UK Special Relationship Will Endure

President Barack Obama has said the "special relationship" between the UK and US will endure following the Brexit referendum result.

Mr Obama, who had warned against Britain quitting the European Union, said on Friday that Washington would respect the British voters' decision to do just that.

Mr Obama used a high-profile visit to London in April to warn that Britain would be at the "back of the queue" for a trade deal in the event of Brexit.

But in a statement issued by the White House following the historic referendum result, Mr Obama said both the UK and European Union would remain "indispensable partners".

"The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in NATO remains a vital cornerstone of US foreign, security, and economic policy," he said.  

"The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States," he added.

Wall Street opened sharply lower on Friday after Britain's vote to quit the European Union delivered the biggest blow to the global financial system since the 2008 financial crisis.

US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said: "We will work closely with both London and Brussels and our international partners to ensure continued economic stability, security, and prosperity in Europe and beyond." 

But Republican White House candidate Donald Trump said the UK voting to leave the European Union is a "great thing".

Speaking at his Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, the tycoon said: "It's an amazing vote, very historic."

Prime Minister David Cameron announced his resignation after the result became clear, claiming the UK needed "fresh leadership" as it leaves the EU.

He had campaigned to remain, but the public rejected his arguments and chose to leave by 51.9% to 48.1%.

Who Will Replace Cameron? Runners And Riders

The ink had barely dried on David Cameron's resignation speech when the race to replace him as Tory leader and PM got under way.

With Mr Cameron potentially not stepping aside until October, there is plenty of time for those with leadership ambitions to garner support.

Here are the runners and riders:

:: Boris Johnson

Popular with the public, the former London mayor has spent years trying to deflect questions about his leadership ambitions - and hasn't always been successful. His decision to bat for Leave was seen by many as a political gamble which, if successful, could see him replace his former Eton chum as Prime Minister. He is now favourite with all the bookies.

:: Theresa May

Seen by many as the main rival to Mr Johnson after a successful stint at the Home Office. Ms May backed Remain - but did so in a less provocative way than many of her senior Tory colleagues and was careful not to alienate either side. Would be a popular choice within the party.

:: George Osborne

Many believe the Chancellor - once viewed as a likely successor to Mr Cameron - irreparably damaged his chances of moving from Number 11 to Number 10 with his doomsday warnings that a Leave vote would result in a "Brexit budget" containing cuts and a tax hikes. You can now get odds of 30-1.

:: Michael Gove

The Justice Secretary was considered by Number 10 to be "toxic" among the electorate after being removed from his education post in 2014 - but his position at the heart of the Leave campaign has put him among those being talked about. Has repeatedly said he has no leadership ambitions.

:: Nicky Morgan

The woman who replaced Mr Gove as Education Secretary is said by Sky sources to be sounding out the level of support she would receive for any leadership bid. From the left of the party, Ms Morgan would continue the Cameron legacy. Opposition to Brexit appears to make her a long shot.

:: Andrea Leadsom

Brexit-supporting Ms Leadsom was tipped as "one to watch" within the party after entering Parliament in 2010. The former City high-flyer was appointed Energy Minister after the general election and her pro-Brexit stance has made her fourth favourite with most bookmakers at 12-1.

:: Other contenders

Priti Patel, Stephen Crabb, Sajid Javid, Ruth Davidson and Philip Hammond all have the potential to throw their hat in the ring.

Surge In Google Searches For Emigration

The fallout from the UK's vote to leave the European Union has been thrown into sharp relief by a surge in Google searches about emigration and dual nationality.

Google Trends shows that searches for those terms soared over the past 24 hours as Britain went to the polls and the results rolled in.

Google searches for buying gold - a move often taken during turbulent economic times - spiked in the early hours of the morning.

Ahead of the poll, the hashtag #IVotedRemain was the top trending topic on Twitter in the UK.

At one point, people were tweeting every couple of seconds using the hashtag.

This graph shows UK searches for emigration over the past 24 hours

But despite the thousands of tweets, the odds of a Brexit stood firm with the bookies.

It was not until the Sunderland result came in, with a strong Leave showing, that odds began to tumble.

By 11am on Friday, the hashtag #WhatHaveWeDone had started trending, as the 48% who voted to remain let off some steam.

With the prospect of a second Scottish independence referendum on the horizon, it should be no surprise that #indyref2 was also trending.

Most of the 10 trending topics were Brexit-related on Friday morning - including Bank of England governor Mark Carney, FTSE 100, and outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron.

Farage: EU Is Dying, Let's Have A Bank Holiday

Nigel Farage has demanded the creation of a "Brexit government" and hailed the UK's decision to leave the European Union as evidence the institution is "dying".

He declared 23 June would "go down in our history as our independence day" and called for it to become a national bank holiday.

The UKIP leader's comments came shortly before the Out campaign passed the winning post with an unassailable lead of more than one million votes - a margin of 51.8% to 48.2%.

The Leave campaigner said he believed the referendum was won in Labour heartlands in the Midlands and northern England.

He said: "The sun has risen on an independent United Kingdom. It's been a hell of a long journey.

"It's a victory for ordinary people, decent people. It's a victory against the big merchant banks, against the big businesses and against big politics.

"I'm proud of everybody that had the courage in the face of all the threats, everything they were told, they had the guts to stand up and do the right thing.

"The EU’s failing, the EU’s dying. I hope we've knocked the first brick out of the wall.

"I hope this victory brings down this failed project ... Let June 23 go down in our history as our indepen

He called for a Brexit government "that gets on with the job" and said the UK needed to start thinking globally about its future.

Sterling plunged to a 31-year low on overnight markets as traders responded to growing expectations that the UK may have voted to quit the EU.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the Bank of England may have to intervene to shore up the currency.

Meanwhile, David Cameron announced his resignation - despite senior Brexiteers in the Tory party urging him to continue as Prime Minister to negotiate the UK's withdrawal.

Johnson is yet to appear publicly to speak about the Leave victory.

Farage: EU Is Dying, Let's Have A Bank Holiday

Nigel Farage has demanded the creation of a "Brexit government" and hailed the UK's decision to leave the European Union as evidence the institution is "dying".

He declared 23 June would "go down in our history as our independence day" and called for it to become a national bank holiday.

The UKIP leader's comments came shortly before the Out campaign passed the winning post with an unassailable lead of more than one million votes - a margin of 51.8% to 48.2%.

The Leave campaigner said he believed the referendum was won in Labour heartlands in the Midlands and northern England.

He said: "The sun has risen on an independent United Kingdom. It's been a hell of a long journey.

"It's a victory for ordinary people, decent people. It's a victory against the big merchant banks, against the big businesses and against big politics.

"I'm proud of everybody that had the courage in the face of all the threats, everything they were told, they had the guts to stand up and do the right thing.

"The EU’s failing, the EU’s dying. I hope we've knocked the first brick out of the wall.

"I hope this victory brings down this failed project ... Let June 23 go down in our history as our indepen

He called for a Brexit government "that gets on with the job" and said the UK needed to start thinking globally about its future.

Sterling plunged to a 31-year low on overnight markets as traders responded to growing expectations that the UK may have voted to quit the EU.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said the Bank of England may have to intervene to shore up the currency.

Meanwhile, David Cameron announced his resignation - despite senior Brexiteers in the Tory party urging him to continue as Prime Minister to negotiate the UK's withdrawal.

Johnson is yet to appear publicly to speak about the Leave victory.