He made strides to end the sectarian violence that plagued Northern Ireland through the 1990s by collaborating with both Britain and the Irish Republican Army.
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Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.
Britain’s Unwritten Constitution Suddenly Looks Fragile
Britons were shocked when Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended Parliament, defying tradition. But that may be just the start.
Nothing ‘Magic’ About the Flawed Contest to Become U.K. Prime Minister
In 1963, a cabal of Conservative insiders called the “magic circle” chose the party’s — and therefore the country’s — leader. Is the current system any better?
Clinton Envy, Mandela and a Horse: Glimpses From the U.K. Archives
Notes, memos and diplomatic cables detailing the workings of the British state were released from the National Archives.
World Leaders Praise Bush as a Calm and Vital Statesman
From the Middle East to Europe, leaders praised Mr. Bush’s for his political abilities. Officials lauded his dedication to reuniting a post-Cold War Europe.