Brexit

The history of dictatorship and populist demagoguery can help us sort out what’s happening now—and even reassure us that there’s reason for hope

From the surge in young voters to what the results means for Brexit to Boris Johnson’s next move, here are the key takeaways

The attack on teenagers having fun was northern England’s worst. Is it possible to feel nostalgic for a time of gentler terrorism?

Leah McLaren on how the British prime minister’s surprise election call was a piece of risky political choreography

From the rise of nationalist forces to Russian interference to Brexit, Europe is under attack and on the edge of disintegration

In a surprise announcement, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May says she wants a general election in June. Here are four factors that explain the move

A Q&A with the Bank of Canada governor about rising protectionism, soaring house prices and why he isn’t convinced the economy has turned a corner

European history’s most momentous economic divorce has now officially begun and it’s going to be ugly

Five questions – and five answers – to help you understand what Britain’s exit from the European Union might mean

As Theresa May prepares for the fight of her political life, the impact of Brexit on the U.K. remains a huge question mark