Explainers
- Series
- Trump's White House
The world in a time of Trump … explained
From Panama to Greenland, we examine the impacts of the US president in his second term.
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- Explainer
- Trump's White House
‘The outsiders’: Who’s who in Trump’s new White House
Some are predictable picks for their roles, most are not. Meet the people you’ll be seeing a lot in the next three years.
- Angus Holland
- Explainer
- History
Gold coins, diamonds, old champagne: Who gets to keep shipwreck treasure?
There are 8000 shipwrecks off Australia alone, many more still to be found. Yet stunning discoveries still happen. What does it take to find these ghostly vessels?
- Angus Holland
- Explainer
- NATO
‘Home alone’: How Trump is changing security in Europe
Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Health
‘Walking on jagged gravel’: When is it time to replace a knee (or hip)?
Some 150,000 artificial joints go into Australians’ bodies every year. But they’re no easy fix. What’s it like to get a new hip or knee, or both?
- Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- Russia-Ukraine war
‘A desperate situation’: What does Trump want with Ukraine?
A minerals deal. No security guarantee. A tongue-lashing in the White House. What does Trump’s return mean for peace?
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
- Explainer
- US politics
‘This is not a joke’: Could the US buy Greenland?
Trump is again floating the idea of acquiring Greenland. Could he? And what do Greenlanders think?
- Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Trump's White House
‘They’re very powerful’: Why Trump loves tariffs
The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.
- Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
- Explainer
- Trump's White House
Tropic thunder: Why Trump wants the Panama Canal back
The critical waterway has a complex history. Why does Trump want it back? And what does China have to do with it?
- Angus Holland and Jackson Graham
- Explainer
- Fitness
What does being ‘fit’ actually mean? We took the test to find out
How can you tell if you’re (technically) fit – and what difference does it make to your life?
- Jackson Graham and Felicity Lewis
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