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# explainer - Wednesday 8 January, 2020

A 'least worst' and 'carefully calculated' tactic: Why Iran chose to carry out this morning's strikes on bases housing US troops Iraq

A 'least worst' and 'carefully calculated' tactic: Why Iran chose to carry out this morning's strikes on bases housing US troops

Jan 8th 2020, 6:30 PM 28,167 Views 45 Comments

Trump has said that new economic sanctions will be imposed on Iran after the strike this morning.

# explainer - Tuesday 7 January, 2020

Explainer: Who were the RIC? Commemoration

Explainer: Who were the RIC?

Jan 7th 2020, 8:30 PM 31,410 Views 41 Comments

The Government’s controversial commemoration had been the subject of much criticism this week.

# explainer - Monday 23 December, 2019

Explainer: How does Santa get all the toys made in time for Christmas? Christmas Time

Explainer: How does Santa get all the toys made in time for Christmas?

Dec 23rd 2019, 6:30 PM 12,086 Views 19 Comments

Just how does he do it? It takes an awful lot of hard work.

# explainer - Thursday 19 December, 2019

Donald Trump has been impeached, what happens next? Clinging On

Donald Trump has been impeached, what happens next?

Dec 19th 2019, 9:49 AM 23,942 Views 66 Comments

The process now moves to the Senate but exactly when is not clear.

# explainer - Sunday 15 December, 2019

Explainer: What happened with the White island volcanic eruption? New Zealand

Explainer: What happened with the White island volcanic eruption?

Dec 15th 2019, 7:45 AM 18,839 Views 1 Comment

The disaster was not entirely unexpected.

# explainer - Thursday 12 December, 2019

Investigation into how top prizes were not included in some National Lottery games being considered Explainer

Investigation into how top prizes were not included in some National Lottery games being considered

Updated Dec 12th 2019, 1:03 PM 16,930 Views 20 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about top prizes not being included in some National Lottery games

# explainer - Saturday 7 December, 2019

What comes next in the Trump impeachment inquiry? Explainer

What comes next in the Trump impeachment inquiry?

Dec 7th 2019, 7:45 AM 17,660 Views 25 Comments

Trump is likely to face at least three articles of impeachment.

# explainer - Wednesday 27 November, 2019

Explainer: Why are farmers protesting outside Leinster House this week? Beef

Explainer: Why are farmers protesting outside Leinster House this week?

Nov 27th 2019, 2:51 PM 17,150 Views 4 Comments

A deal was brokered and a task force established – so why are there still protests?

# explainer - Friday 22 November, 2019

The Explainer: What is antibiotic resistance and why should we be concerned about it? Podcast

The Explainer: What is antibiotic resistance and why should we be concerned about it?

Nov 22nd 2019, 5:00 PM 8,838 Views 9 Comments

It’s here in Ireland, and we look at why.

# explainer - Thursday 21 November, 2019

Explainer: Why has Prince Andrew stepped aside from public duties? Epstein Controversy

Explainer: Why has Prince Andrew stepped aside from public duties?

Nov 21st 2019, 12:38 PM 18,297 Views 19 Comments

The Duke of York has withdrawn from official royal life for the foreseeable future.

# explainer - Monday 18 November, 2019

It's Johnson V Corbyn in the first leaders' debate as Lib Dems and SNP lose court case UK VOTE 19

It's Johnson V Corbyn in the first leaders' debate as Lib Dems and SNP lose court case

Updated Nov 18th 2019, 5:23 PM 16,820 Views 10 Comments

The debate will take place on ITV at 8pm tommorrow.

# explainer - Friday 15 November, 2019

The Explainer: What's the story with RTÉ's finances at the moment? Podcast

The Explainer: What's the story with RTÉ's finances at the moment?

Nov 15th 2019, 7:00 PM 14,963 Views 34 Comments

We take a look at the issues it has been having with its finances, and what it is planning to do about this.

# explainer - Monday 4 November, 2019

What is the Shannon LNG terminal and why have Cher and Mark Ruffalo called on Leo Varadkar not to back it? Explainer

What is the Shannon LNG terminal and why have Cher and Mark Ruffalo called on Leo Varadkar not to back it?

Nov 4th 2019, 12:39 PM 26,962 Views 50 Comments

The project has been the focus of environmental campaigners in recent months.

# explainer - Sunday 3 November, 2019

'Seeing that little body was unbearable': How Europe is responding to the migrant and refugee crisis Essex

'Seeing that little body was unbearable': How Europe is responding to the migrant and refugee crisis

Nov 3rd 2019, 10:00 PM 19,898 Views No Comments

The recent discovery of 39 bodies in a lorry in Essex has put the crisis back under the spotlight.

# explainer - Wednesday 30 October, 2019

Explainer: What were the Armenian massacres and why is it controversial to describe them as a 'genocide'? Explainer

Explainer: What were the Armenian massacres and why is it controversial to describe them as a 'genocide'?

Oct 30th 2019, 2:45 PM 25,751 Views 25 Comments

Recognition of the killings as ‘genocide’ is the subject of a dispute between Turkey and Armenia.

# explainer - Tuesday 29 October, 2019

From The42 18 Irish players ready to go as 2020 AFLW season set in stone following ugly dispute Flying The Flag

18 Irish players ready to go as 2020 AFLW season set in stone following ugly dispute

Oct 29th 2019, 3:24 PM 15,859 Views 2 Comments

All has been resolved with fixtures in place for next year.

# explainer - Saturday 26 October, 2019

Explainer: Here's what the revised BusConnects plan would mean for your bus route Redesign

Explainer: Here's what the revised BusConnects plan would mean for your bus route

Oct 26th 2019, 12:05 AM 44,610 Views 100 Comments

The routes have been revised after the initial public consultation. Here’s what they look like.

# explainer - Friday 25 October, 2019

Explainer: How did protests over metro fares in Chile lead to days of violent fatal clashes? Unrest

Explainer: How did protests over metro fares in Chile lead to days of violent fatal clashes?

Oct 25th 2019, 6:05 AM 6,741 Views 8 Comments

Yesterday, a four-year-old child was killed during the latest round of protests.

# explainer - Tuesday 22 October, 2019

What was tonight's crucial Brexit vote all about, and what happens now? Brexplainer

What was tonight's crucial Brexit vote all about, and what happens now?

Oct 22nd 2019, 10:00 PM 26,944 Views 31 Comments

Let’s untangle the confusing jumble of Brexit legislation, amendments and Commons votes.

Explainer: Why can't same-sex couples in Northern Ireland get married until next year? Explainer

Explainer: Why can't same-sex couples in Northern Ireland get married until next year?

Oct 22nd 2019, 12:05 AM 20,224 Views 26 Comments

The first ceremonies could take place on the week of Valentine’s Day 2020.

# explainer - Monday 21 October, 2019

Explainer: Is Boris Johnson's Brexit deal already dead? Doa This post contains videos

Explainer: Is Boris Johnson's Brexit deal already dead?

Updated Oct 21st 2019, 8:30 PM 29,988 Views 35 Comments

There was no meaningful vote on it today, so what happens next?

# explainer - Thursday 17 October, 2019

Explainer: Where has the Northern Ireland backstop gone? New Deal

Explainer: Where has the Northern Ireland backstop gone?

Oct 17th 2019, 6:56 PM 18,561 Views 26 Comments

After almost two years of back-and-forth, a new Brexit withdrawal deal was agreed today.

# 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?

Oct 11th 2019, 6:30 PM 14,139 Views 39 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?

Oct 10th 2019, 1:02 PM 26,124 Views 49 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 40,499 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 25,810 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 11,707 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

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

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

Sep 15th 2019, 7:30 AM 33,703 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 20,396 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 22,587 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 15,842 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 26,036 Views 62 Comments

There are 56 days until the current Brexit deadline.

# explainer - Sunday 1 September, 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?

Updated Sep 1st 2019, 12:29 PM 33,939 Views 26 Comments

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

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

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

Sep 1st 2019, 7:30 AM 56,008 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 - 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 28,338 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 18,064 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 55,245 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 9,821 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 27,782 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 29,843 Views 58 Comments

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

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