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How escalating tensions in Hong Kong have brought one of the world's busiest airports to a standstill
14 Aug 2019
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free derry
Battle of the Bogside: It's 50 years since the community riot that changed Ireland
11 Aug 2019
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HPV vaccine
Explainer: The HPV vaccine is free for boys from next month - here's why that's important
11 Aug 2019
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Gabriel Makhlouf
Explainer: Why is there controversy over the new Central Bank governor?
10 Aug 2019
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Article 370
Explainer: Why has Kashmir lost its special status and what now for the contested Indian region?
7 Aug 2019
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Brexit Explained
Cast-iron and vital, or an anti-democratic bureaucracy: what is the Irish backstop?
2 Aug 2019
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Farming
Explainer: Why have beef farmers across the country been protesting in recent weeks?
1 Aug 2019
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Storm Ricardo
Explainer: Why are thousands of protesters calling for Puerto Rico's governor to resign?
23 Jul 2019
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Historical Abuse
'Malice, incompetence, negligence': How false claims about historical sex abuse in UK sparked '£2 million probe'
23 Jul 2019
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crisis
Explainer: Why did Iran seize a British oil tanker and the 23 crew members on board?
22 Jul 2019
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the explainer
The Explainer: Why was there such controversy over Lizzo’s ticket sales?
19 Jul 2019
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Explainer
What is Gatt 24, the 'loophole' cited by Boris Johnson against no-deal Brexit tariffs?
14 Jul 2019
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on the defensive
Explainer: The minister, the understaffed Naval Service and the 'young fellas caught up in the middle'
13 Jul 2019
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extreme ways
Explainer: Could Britain's next PM 'lock the doors of parliament' to force Brexit through?
11 Jul 2019
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Explainer
'The DUP didn't want this, but some will be relieved': What happens now in Northern Ireland?
11 Jul 2019
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Explainer
Explainer: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol is on the way, but how exactly does it work?
7 Jul 2019
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First day of school
What are the rules on dress codes and banners in the European Parliament?
2 Jul 2019
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Who do EU want
Why are leaders deadlocked over the top EU jobs - and who's in the running?
2 Jul 2019
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State of Play
Explainer: Here's how the 2019 TG4 All-Ireland senior championship is shaping up
2 Jul 2019
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Explainer
Why a new trade deal between EU and South American countries has gone down badly in Ireland
1 Jul 2019
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short-term lets
Explainer: The new rules on Airbnb hosting come into effect today - here's what you need to know
1 Jul 2019
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bussing
Why is a 50-year-old debate about bussing black children to school hurting Joe Biden's campaign?
29 Jun 2019
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Explainer
One year after the scandal first emerged, why is debate raging again about Trump's child detention camps?
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25 Jun 2019
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trouble in the gulf
Explainer: How have the US and Iran come to the brink of war?
24 Jun 2019
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arise prime minister
Here are the key dates in the Tory leadership race and the UK's road to Brexit
22 Jun 2019
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Explainer
What's behind the violence in Mali and why does the Government want to send elite Defence Forces members there?
15 Jun 2019
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Explainer
Where can I watch it, which star players will be there and all you need to know about the Copa America
14 Jun 2019
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omega block
An unusual meteorological event has caused this unsettled June weather
12 Jun 2019
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Explainer
Bin the backstop or pay us off? Here's what the Conservative leadership hopefuls have said about Ireland
12 Jun 2019
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Explainer
Loughlinisland massacre: Case against two journalists over 'sensitive material' dropped - what happens next?
7 Jun 2019
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ada hegerberg
Why exactly is the best female footballer in the world not playing at the World Cup?
5 Jun 2019
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Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup
5 Jun 2019
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"The most long-winded recount ever": What happens next in Ireland South?
30 May 2019
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Goat
All the info you need to watch Katie Taylor's bid to become the undisputed world champion
30 May 2019
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a green approach
What are the Greens' climate policies and how do they compare to other left wing parties?
29 May 2019
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limerick says yes
Limerick has voted to elect its own mayor with greater powers - but what happens now?
28 May 2019
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