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How wealthy is the British monarchy?
How wealthy is the British monarchy?

The finances of the British monarchy remain, in part, a mystery. Royal wills are never made public, so it’s not quite clear what wealth is passed dow…

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How ready are we for another Covid winter?
How ready are we for another Covid winter?

While it may not be dominating the conversation like it did last year, Covid is still here and numbers are on the rise. Health Editor Paul Cullen spe…

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What's happening with Ukraine's counter-offensive?
What's happening with Ukraine's counter-offensive?

Dan McLaughlin reports on the counter-offensive carried out in recent days by Ukrainian Armed Forces that has recaptured swathes of territory from th…

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How climate change is bringing devastation to Somalia
How climate change is bringing devastation to Somalia

Somalia is on the brink of famine. By the end of this year, the country will have gone through five failed rainy seasons, which means for over two ye…

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For the love of Garth
For the love of Garth

What is it about Garth Brooks we love so much? To find out, Conor Pope talked to superfans Anna O'Donoghue and Paul McKeever and music critic Tony Cl…

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How will the UK cope with losing Queen Elizabeth II?
How will the UK cope with losing Queen Elizabeth II?

London editor Denis Staunton on the death of Queen Elizabeth II: how the world learned she was dying, what happens next, and the impact her death wil…

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How can Ireland find a way out of the energy crisis?
How can Ireland find a way out of the energy crisis?

As the colder winter months approach, the energy crisis shows no signs of abating. So, what is being done about it and how bad will it get? Conor Pop…

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How Ireland’s asylum and refugee accommodation system has reached breaking point
How Ireland’s asylum and refugee accommodation system has reached breaking point

Sorcha Pollak speaks to Irish Times crime correspondent Conor Gallagher about a recent incident in Dublin, which saw international protection applica…

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The psychology of climate denial
The psychology of climate denial

Climate denial can take many forms. Some refuse to accept the science, while others avoid the overwhelm by diverting their attention elsewhere. Profe…

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