United Kingdom
A Schism Over Gaza
In a rare move, 36 members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews — the oldest body representing U.K. Jews — published an open letter in the Financial Times criticizing Israel’s war in Gaza. What followed the letter’s publication was an uncharacteristically public bust-up within the British Jewish community.
The Heart of Stone Age Britain
Thousands of years ago, Orkney was at the heart of Neolithic northern Europe — its landmark buildings welcoming vast numbers of people. Now the main archaeological site on the island has been reburied after 20 years of astonishing research, just as it’s revealed that the Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from nearby.
The Chaotic Power of Elon Musk’s Foreign Political Interventions
Elon Musk has begun promoting far-right politics beyond the borders of the U.S. A closer look at the recent drama he caused in the U.K. reveals that his interventions may have unpredictable effects.
What ‘Say Nothing’ Says About Northern Ireland, Violence and Peace
Northern Ireland has long been held up as a model of peacemaking but, as “Say Nothing” shows, the process was far from perfect. Drama can do the job journalism and politicians cannot, reminding us of the many stories of those left behind, damaged by the violence and left feeling betrayed.
At the Front Line of Belfast’s Week of Violence
For the moment, the racist elements of Northern Ireland — vastly outnumbered by those protesting against them — have been routed. But this is only the beginning of the work that needs to be done. Both the racist growth and the lack of investment must be addressed or we will see more violence from this small part of the population.
Far-Right Riots in the UK Are a Revealing Moment for a New Parliament
While the Labour government under Starmer can punish rioters and gain plaudits for restoring order, altering Britain's national conversation and overturning its legacy will be a far greater challenge.
Inside the British Isles: A Foreign Correspondent’s View — with Michael Peel, Barbara Serra and Karl Sharro
The Lede celebrated its 100th episode with a special program recorded in front of a live audience at the Frontline Club in London. New Lines hosts Faisal Al Yafai and Lydia Wilson brought together a panel made up of foreign correspondents Michael Peel and Barbara Serra as well as satirist Karl Sharro to discuss Peel’s book “What Everyone Knows About Britain* (*Except The British).”