Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the party that was once the political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said she was sorry for its assassination of Louis Mountbatten.
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Sinn Fein Leader Apologizes for 1979 Killing of Prince Philip’s Uncle
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of the party that was once the political wing of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army, said she was sorry for its assassination of Louis Mountbatten.
The Ghosts of Northern Ireland’s Troubles Are Back. What’s Going On?
A peace agreement nearly a quarter-century ago helped transform Northern Ireland after decades of bitter conflict. But new issues are reawakening old feuds.
Ireland Suspends Use of AstraZeneca’s Vaccine
Major public health agencies have offered reassurances, noting that millions of people have received the vaccine without problems and that no causative link has been found between the vaccine and clots.
Truckers Shun U.K. Ports to Avoid Brexit Red Tape
British ports expected gridlock after post-Brexit trade rules began on Jan. 1. Instead, some are nearly empty as truckers stay away, reluctant to spend hours waiting for newly required export documents.
True-Crime Podcast Puts Spotlight on Irish Coach Accused of Abuse
The Irish police are investigating accusations that George Gibney, a former swim coach for Ireland now living in the United States, sexually abused two swimmers who came forward after hearing the podcast about him.
In Ireland, Lifting a Veil of Prejudice Against Mixed-Race Children
The singer Jess Kavanagh is working to raise awareness about the experiences of mixed-race Irish people, particularly those born in the country’s infamous mother and baby homes.
Ireland Report on Mother and Baby Homes Reveals Abuse and Thousands of Deaths
A government commission found high death rates, unethical vaccine trials and traumatic living conditions at 18 homes that housed unwed mothers up until the 1990s.
As Brexit Talks Stall, Boris Johnson Offers the E.U. an Olive Branch
After weeks of hardball, the British prime minister has dropped a threat to break international law. The move could help Britain’s talks on a trade deal with the European Union.
Mystery Couple Found in a Roll of Film From Nearly 70 Years Ago
Internet sleuths have been captivated by the photos, which were recently developed and document a couple’s trip to the Swiss-Italian border with a dachshund.