Wales' first Black leader is a testament to Britain's political diversity, but racism persists

LONDON (AP) — Vaughan Gething's election as the next leader of Wales marks a milestone: For the first time, none of the U.K.’s four main governments is led by a white man. It’s a striking moment in a country still grappling with racism and the legacy of empire. ...

Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock

LONDON (AP) — The leaders of the U.K. and Ireland went to Belfast Monday to meet Northern Ireland’s newly revived government and bask in a good-news moment after two years of political crisis. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar visited the new...

For the first time, an Irish nationalist will lead Northern Ireland's government

LONDON (AP) — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill was named first minister in the government that under the...

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill makes history as the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland

LONDON (AP) — Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill makes history as the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland.