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# explainer - Friday 11 October, 2019

The Explainer: What is this carbon tax you have to pay - and how does it work? Podcast

The Explainer: What is this carbon tax you have to pay - and how does it work?

Fri 6:30 PM 12,538 Views 31 Comments

We take a look at the charge

# explainer - Thursday 10 October, 2019

Explainer: As Turkey attacks and Trump watches on, who are the Kurds and why are they in the middle? Syria This post contains videos

Explainer: As Turkey attacks and Trump watches on, who are the Kurds and why are they in the middle?

Thu 1:02 PM 21,067 Views 48 Comments

The US made the surprise decision to pull troops out of northern Syria, leaving Turkey to enter.

# explainer - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

Here's why a phone call between Trump and the Ukrainian president has led to impeachment proceedings Explainer

Here's why a phone call between Trump and the Ukrainian president has led to impeachment proceedings

Updated Sep 25th 2019, 8:55 AM 40,070 Views 46 Comments

An impeachment inquiry of Donald Trump has been launched by Democrats.

# explainer - Monday 23 September, 2019

Explainer: How did Thomas Cook go under? Thomas Cook

Explainer: How did Thomas Cook go under?

Sep 23rd 2019, 3:03 PM 25,598 Views 26 Comments

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said bailing out the company, which employed 22,000 people globally, would set up a “moral hazard”.

# explainer - Tuesday 17 September, 2019

'Make Israel normal again': The stakes are high for Netanyahu in an unprecedented election Friends In Right Places

'Make Israel normal again': The stakes are high for Netanyahu in an unprecedented election

Updated Sep 17th 2019, 12:37 PM 11,689 Views 48 Comments

It’s the first time in Israeli history that two elections will be held in one year.

# explainer - Sunday 15 September, 2019

A tropical subject ... Could typhoons affect the upcoming Rugby World Cup? Explainer

A tropical subject ... Could typhoons affect the upcoming Rugby World Cup?

Sep 15th 2019, 7:30 AM 33,598 Views 13 Comments

The disruption caused in Tokyo on Monday by a typhoon has ignited questions about contingency planning.

# explainer - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

A Scottish court declared prorogation unlawful - so what happens next? Explainer

A Scottish court declared prorogation unlawful - so what happens next?

Sep 11th 2019, 5:52 PM 20,297 Views 20 Comments

All eyes are now on an appeal to the UK Supreme Court.

# explainer - Friday 6 September, 2019

The Explainer: Who is Dominic Cummings? Podcast

The Explainer: Who is Dominic Cummings?

Sep 6th 2019, 8:00 PM 22,411 Views 15 Comments

In this week’s episode of The Explainer,

# explainer - Thursday 5 September, 2019

What's next for M&S after the British company fell out of the FTSE 100? Explainer

What's next for M&S after the British company fell out of the FTSE 100?

Sep 5th 2019, 10:05 AM 15,723 Views 29 Comments

This is the first time M&S has not been a FTSE 100 member since 1984.

Bill to delay Brexit will pass through House of Lords tomorrow. What then? GE19

Bill to delay Brexit will pass through House of Lords tomorrow. What then?

Sep 5th 2019, 8:42 AM 25,939 Views 62 Comments

There are 56 days until the current Brexit deadline.

# explainer - Sunday 1 September, 2019

What will happen to EU citizens living in the UK after 31 October? Brexit

What will happen to EU citizens living in the UK after 31 October?

Sep 1st 2019, 7:30 AM 54,386 Views 35 Comments

Concerns have been raised about the impact a no-deal Brexit could have on the status of European citizens living in Britain.

# explainer - Wednesday 28 August, 2019

Explainer: The British parliament is being prorogued - but could the queen have refused? Constitutional Crisis

Explainer: The British parliament is being prorogued - but could the queen have refused?

Aug 28th 2019, 4:02 PM 33,593 Views 26 Comments

Rory Stewart said before that if parliament was prorogued, he would help organise an alternative parliament.

# explainer - Tuesday 27 August, 2019

Explainer: Why a US court ruling could be a turning point in one of the country's worst-ever drug epidemics Johnson And Johnson

Explainer: Why a US court ruling could be a turning point in one of the country's worst-ever drug epidemics

Aug 27th 2019, 10:18 AM 28,183 Views 46 Comments

A landmark ruling against Johnson & Johnson was made in Oklahoma yesterday.

# explainer - Sunday 25 August, 2019

Explainer: What happened to the personal injuries register and why has it been shelved? Insurance Reform

Explainer: What happened to the personal injuries register and why has it been shelved?

Aug 25th 2019, 8:00 PM 17,832 Views 10 Comments

Legislation was brought in 15 years ago which provided for a personal injuries register but it never happened.

# explainer - Saturday 17 August, 2019

Circle the date ... Here's why 9 September is set to be a red letter Brexit day in Westminster All Kicking Off

Circle the date ... Here's why 9 September is set to be a red letter Brexit day in Westminster

Aug 17th 2019, 9:30 AM 55,189 Views 41 Comments

It’s all set to kick off again in the Commons from the start of next month – here are the key dates.

# explainer - Wednesday 14 August, 2019

How escalating tensions in Hong Kong have brought one of the world's busiest airports to a standstill Explainer

How escalating tensions in Hong Kong have brought one of the world's busiest airports to a standstill

Aug 14th 2019, 6:20 AM 9,803 Views 9 Comments

Tensions have been simmering for months in Hong Kong, sparked by a proposed extradition bill with China.

# explainer - Sunday 11 August, 2019

Battle of the Bogside: It's 50 years since the community riot that changed Ireland Free Derry

Battle of the Bogside: It's 50 years since the community riot that changed Ireland

Aug 11th 2019, 10:00 PM 27,342 Views 42 Comments

In August 1969, the people of the city’s Bogside area erected barricades to prevent the RUC entering.

Explainer: The HPV vaccine is free for boys from next month - here's why that's important HPV Vaccine

Explainer: The HPV vaccine is free for boys from next month - here's why that's important

Aug 11th 2019, 12:05 AM 29,236 Views 58 Comments

Over 500 cases of cancer associated with the HPV infection are diagnosed every year in Ireland.

# explainer - Saturday 10 August, 2019

Explainer: Why is there controversy over the new Central Bank governor? Gabriel Makhlouf

Explainer: Why is there controversy over the new Central Bank governor?

Aug 10th 2019, 8:30 PM 14,779 Views 11 Comments

It all stems from a leak of New Zealand’s budget earlier this year.

# explainer - Wednesday 7 August, 2019

Explainer: Why has Kashmir lost its special status and what now for the contested Indian region? Article 370

Explainer: Why has Kashmir lost its special status and what now for the contested Indian region?

Aug 7th 2019, 6:20 AM 12,947 Views 18 Comments

Once a territory of the British empire, Jammu and Kashmir chose to join India over Pakistan in 1947.

# explainer - Friday 2 August, 2019

The Explainer: What is Fortnite and how can people make money from it? Podcast

The Explainer: What is Fortnite and how can people make money from it?

Aug 2nd 2019, 6:30 PM 12,044 Views 31 Comments

On this week’s episode, we delve into the world of Fortnite and esports.

Cast-iron and vital, or an anti-democratic bureaucracy: what is the Irish backstop? Brexit Explained

Cast-iron and vital, or an anti-democratic bureaucracy: what is the Irish backstop?

Aug 2nd 2019, 12:05 AM 25,301 Views 36 Comments

Should it be for a limited period of time or not? Should it apply to the UK as a whole, or just Northern Ireland?

# explainer - Thursday 1 August, 2019

Explainer: Why have beef farmers across the country been protesting in recent weeks? Farming

Explainer: Why have beef farmers across the country been protesting in recent weeks?

Aug 1st 2019, 6:15 AM 14,791 Views 42 Comments

The Irish Farmers’ Association has said the Irish and European beef sectors are “in crisis”.

# explainer - Tuesday 23 July, 2019

Explainer: Why are thousands of protesters calling for Puerto Rico's governor to resign? Storm Ricardo

Explainer: Why are thousands of protesters calling for Puerto Rico's governor to resign?

Jul 23rd 2019, 4:25 PM 8,433 Views 8 Comments

Messages from a leaked Telegram group revealed alleged homophobic and sexist messages from Governor Ricardo Rossello.

'Malice, incompetence, negligence': How false claims about historical sex abuse in UK sparked '£2 million probe' Historical Abuse

'Malice, incompetence, negligence': How false claims about historical sex abuse in UK sparked '£2 million probe'

Jul 23rd 2019, 11:12 AM 8,285 Views No Comments

Carl Beech was found guilty of perverting the course of justice yesterday over sex abuse claims against senior UK politicians.

# explainer - Monday 22 July, 2019

Explainer: Why did Iran seize a British oil tanker and the 23 crew members on board? Crisis

Explainer: Why did Iran seize a British oil tanker and the 23 crew members on board?

Jul 22nd 2019, 3:45 PM 12,046 Views 26 Comments

In video footage released by an Iranian news agency, masked soldiers are seen travelling down a rope and into the tanker.

# explainer - Friday 19 July, 2019

The Explainer: Why was there such controversy over Lizzo’s ticket sales? The Explainer

The Explainer: Why was there such controversy over Lizzo’s ticket sales?

Jul 19th 2019, 7:00 PM 18,958 Views 18 Comments

Why did Lizzo tickets sell out so fast – and what’s happening with ticket reselling legislation?

# explainer - Sunday 14 July, 2019

What is Gatt 24, the 'loophole' cited by Boris Johnson against no-deal Brexit tariffs? Explainer

What is Gatt 24, the 'loophole' cited by Boris Johnson against no-deal Brexit tariffs?

Jul 14th 2019, 9:30 AM 36,121 Views 53 Comments

Things have become a little clearer on what would happen if there’s a no-deal Brexit, after the director of the WTO weighed into the debate.

# explainer - Saturday 13 July, 2019

Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle' On The Defensive

Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle'

Jul 13th 2019, 9:00 PM 21,319 Views 28 Comments

The dispute comes after a decision was made to take two vessels out of operation, leading to various claims and rows in the Dáil.

# explainer - Thursday 11 July, 2019

Explainer: Could Britain's next PM 'lock the doors of parliament' to force Brexit through? Extreme Ways

Explainer: Could Britain's next PM 'lock the doors of parliament' to force Brexit through?

Jul 11th 2019, 6:10 AM 21,139 Views 32 Comments

It’s a question of ‘prorogation’, but what does that mean?

'The DUP didn't want this, but some will be relieved': What happens now in Northern Ireland? Explainer

'The DUP didn't want this, but some will be relieved': What happens now in Northern Ireland?

Jul 11th 2019, 12:05 AM 67,980 Views 41 Comments

These votes have been a long-time coming – but make the return of power-sharing much less likely.

# explainer - Sunday 7 July, 2019

Explainer: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol is on the way, but how exactly does it work? Explainer

Explainer: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol is on the way, but how exactly does it work?

Jul 7th 2019, 9:00 PM 29,040 Views 69 Comments

Cheaper drinks with a high alcohol content will see the biggest price change.

# explainer - Tuesday 2 July, 2019

What are the rules on dress codes and banners in the European Parliament? First Day Of School This post contains videos

What are the rules on dress codes and banners in the European Parliament?

Jul 2nd 2019, 5:42 PM 61,618 Views 74 Comments

Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace both wore ‘Free Assange’ t-shirts today, so is this allowed?

Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running? Who Do EU Want

Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running?

Jul 2nd 2019, 2:33 PM 8,884 Views 21 Comments

European leaders showed frustration as they entered a third day of discussions on who should fill the EU’s top jobs.

From The42 Explainer: Here's how the 2019 TG4 All-Ireland senior championship is shaping up State Of Play This post contains a poll

Explainer: Here's how the 2019 TG4 All-Ireland senior championship is shaping up

Jul 2nd 2019, 12:36 PM 4,590 Views No Comments

The groups are all but finalised, and we’re almost ready for the road to Croker.

# explainer - Monday 1 July, 2019

Why a new trade deal between EU and South American countries has gone down badly in Ireland Explainer

Why a new trade deal between EU and South American countries has gone down badly in Ireland

Jul 1st 2019, 6:00 PM 18,447 Views 40 Comments

The so-called Mercosur deal has been met with celebrations and opposition on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

Explainer: The new rules on Airbnb hosting come into effect today - here's what you need to know Short-term Lets

Explainer: The new rules on Airbnb hosting come into effect today - here's what you need to know

Jul 1st 2019, 3:16 PM 36,284 Views 26 Comments

These regulations mean a number of new rules – and potential penalties – for those affected by them.

# explainer - Saturday 29 June, 2019

Why is a 50-year-old debate about bussing black children to school hurting Joe Biden's campaign? Bussing This post contains videos

Why is a 50-year-old debate about bussing black children to school hurting Joe Biden's campaign?

Jun 29th 2019, 10:31 AM 28,517 Views 23 Comments

The question of bussing was raised during Thursday’s Democratic debate.

# explainer - Tuesday 25 June, 2019

One year after the scandal first emerged, why is debate raging again about Trump's child detention camps? Explainer

One year after the scandal first emerged, why is debate raging again about Trump's child detention camps?

Updated Jun 25th 2019, 9:00 AM 17,840 Views 68 Comments

The detention centres have been compared to prisons and concentration camps.

# explainer - Monday 24 June, 2019

Explainer: How have the US and Iran come to the brink of war? Trouble In The Gulf This post contains videos

Explainer: How have the US and Iran come to the brink of war?

Jun 24th 2019, 7:15 PM 13,913 Views 79 Comments

Tensions in the region have seen a US drone shot down and air strikes cancelled at the 11th hour.

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