Explainers

US And Iran Relations Have Been Tense For Decades. Here’s Why

The Iran crisis stretches back years before Donald Trump, Qassem Soleimani and the nuclear deal.
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Trump Has Been Impeached. Here's What That Actually Means

Here's what you need to know about the vote, charges and Ukraine scandal.
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The Latest On Brexit: What Happens Now MPs Have Backed Boris Johnson’s Bill?

MPs have voted in favour of the EU withdrawal agreement bill. Here’s what happens next.
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Here Are The Facts Behind That Question Time Audience Member's Very Wrong Rant About Wages

The gentleman sparked a huge backlash after claiming his £80,000 salary didn't make him a high earner.
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Is The NHS For Sale? What Privatisation And 'On The Table In Trade Talks' Mean

Labour says the National Health Service is under threat but the Tories insist it's not for sale. Here's what really going on.
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What We Know About The Secret Russia Report On UK Political Interference

Hillary Clinton says the public “deserve to know” what’s in the dossier on possible Russian influence on British democracy.
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Tory MPs Are Making Free TV Licences For Over-75s An Election Issue. Here’s What’s Really Going On

Who is to blame for three million OAPs missing out on a free TV licence?
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Masks, Protests And Car Rationing – Pictures Reveal Shocking Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution

Schools have been closed, flights cancelled, and residents urged to stay inside as the city becomes a "gas chamber".
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A Brief Guide To The Shambles Currently Tearing Apart The People's Vote Campaign

It's been a busy morning for the second referendum crowd.
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Here's Why Boris Johnson Wants A General Election Before Christmas – And What Jeremy Corbyn Thinks About It

Will the prime minister get his snap general election? Or will he have to busy himself with the cabinet secret Santa ballot instead?
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