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Greenland: Trump clashes with allies
US President Trump's latest comments about Greenland have led to criticism. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
Iran protesters killed
More than 2,400 people have been killed after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, according to a US-backed rights group. Phil and Pippa d...
US seizes Venezuelan president Maduro
The US military attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday and arrested its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
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2025: The year's big news stories
Neil and Pippa look at some of the biggest headlines from the year. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines.
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Japan bans baby names like Pikachu and Kitty
Japan changes the law to stop parents giving their children names considered strange. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headl...
Australia teen social media ban
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has started.
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Our world in English: Love in a warzone
How far would you go for love? When Czech writer Adela falls in love with artist Konstantin Zhorkin, she moves to Kharkiv, in Ukraine, to be with him....
Syria: One year since Assad's fall
The 8th of December marked a year since Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was forced to leave the capital, Damascus.
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Deadly fires in Hong Kong investigated
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fires which killed at least 151 people
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First treasure recovered from $20bn sunken ship
A ship that sunk in 1708 is thought to have $20bn worth of treasure on it. Hear about the expedition to recover the treasure, and learn some vocabular...
Death penalty for former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina
Former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
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COP30: Are climate talks effective at fighting climate change?
International leaders gather for COP30 climate talks, but some important people are not attending. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary fro...
Fastest glacier melt in modern history
An Antarctic glacier shrunk by 50% in just two months - this is the fastest retreat recorded in modern history. Hear about this story and learn some v...
'Storm of the century' hits Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane in modern history to hit Jamaica, has caused severe damage in the Caribbean. Hear about this story and lear...
Historic jewels stolen from Louvre
Historic jewels, worth millions of euros have been stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the he...
Hostages released in Gaza ceasefire agreement
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees were exchanged on Monday as a ceasefire deal is agreed to end the war in Gaza. Hear about this story and le...
Solar and wind beat coal for first time
More electricity has been generated through wind and solar power than coal for 1st time.
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Taliban cut off internet
Internet and many telephones services have been cut in Afghanistan, on the orders of the country's Taliban government.
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Trump's unproven autism claim
Donald Trump has made the unproven claim there's a link between autism and Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere.
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Israel committing genocide in Gaza: UN commission
An investigation by the United Nations, called a 'commission of inquiry', has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. I...
'God's influencer': First millennial saint named
Catholic church names 15-year-old boy the first millennial saint. Learn to talk about this news story in English with Beth and Phil.
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Earthquakes hit Afghanistan
Earthquakes in Afghanistan kill over 1,400 people.
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Heatwaves speed up ageing process, study says
A study in Taiwan has found that peoples' biological age increases when they experience heatwaves.
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Ukraine: Presidents discuss end to war
President Zelensky met President Trump days after Trump met President Putin in Alaska. Learn about this news story with Pippa and Georgie.
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Is prostate cancer over-treated?
Charity Prostate Cancer UK says some people are being treated when they don't need to be. Learn about this news story with Phil and Pippa.
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Hiroshima: 80 years since atomic bomb
80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The aim was to force a quick end to Worl...
Thailand-Cambodia conflict
There have been military clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with civilians killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Phil.
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War in Gaza 'must end now', 28 countries say
A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.
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India Air crash report doubts
What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised?
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Texas hit by deadly floods
Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story.
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Deadly heatwave hits Europe
Many European countries are experiencing an extreme heatwave. Beth and Phil discuss and teach vocabulary.
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Israel-Iran ceasefire
A ceasefire is in place after over a week of missile strikes between Israel and Iran. Learn about this news story with Neil and Pippa.
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Israel-Iran strikes
Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran. In response, Iran has launched strikes on Israel.
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Los Angeles protests: Trump sends Marines
Donald Trump sends the Marines to Los Angeles after immigration raids lead to protest.
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North Korean secrets revealed by phone
A North Korean smartphone smuggled out of the country has revealed details about how the regime controls its people.
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Global warming increases risk of cancer in women: Study
Global warming increases the risk of cancer in women, a new study has found
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Human consciousness: Where is it in the brain?
Where is consciousness in the brain? Two theories have been put to the test by scientists.
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Weight loss drugs reduce cancer risk, study finds
Weight loss drugs could reduce the risk of cancer by 50%. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Georgie.
Octopuses and fish work together
Scientists have discovered fish and octopuses that work together to hunt for food. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines w...
Huge power cuts in Spain and Portugal
What caused this huge power cut? Learn about this story and learn vocabulary from the news headlines with Beth and Pippa
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