Theresa May formally steps down as leader of UK

File photo taken on July 13, 2016 shows British Prime Minister Theresa May (L) and her husband posing for photos in front of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain. Newly-elected Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson took office as the British prime minister on Wednesday amid the rising uncertainties of Brexit. The latest development came after Theresa May formally stepped down as the leader of the country and Johnson was invited by the Queen to form the government. (Xinhua/Han Yan)