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Pope Francis dies
What happens after the Pope dies?
Sudan war: 'World's worst humanitarian crisis'
The war in Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world today, say charities
World reacts to Trump's tariffs
How are Trump's latest tariffs affecting the global economy?
Myanmar mourns earthquake dead
Myanmar has begun five days of national mourning following an earthquake in the country.
Turkey protests after political rival jailed
There have been protests in Turkey after the president's main political rival was jailed
Astronauts home after 9 months in space
After nine months in space, two Nasa astronauts have finally arrived back on Earth.
Woolly mice: Are woolly mammoths next?
Researchers plan to create genetically-altered, mammoth-like elephants in the future.
50% adults overweight or obese by 2050: Global study
More than half of all adults could be overweight or obese by 2050.
Is vaping as bad as smoking cigarettes?
A new UK study has found that vapes are just as bad for health as cigarettes.
Ukraine war: US-Russia peace talks
The US and Russia have agreed to start negotiations for ending the war in Ukraine
Gaza ceasefire at risk
The ceasefire which started in Gaza in January is at risk of collapsing.
Trump's tariffs
Why has Trump started imposing tariffs on imports into the USA? Listen to find out
DeepSeek: Chinese AI app shocks tech world
Why has this Chinese AI app shocked the tech world? Listen to find out
Trump returns to power
Donald Trump has returned to power as US president
Kumbh Mela: 400 million to attend world's largest festival
A festival so big that it can be seen from space.
North Korea hypersonic missile claims
Has North Korea launched a hypersonic missile?
The face of the real Santa Claus
Researchers have produced images of the man who Santa Claus is based on.
7,000 steps can reduce risk of depression
People who have a higher daily step count may have a lower risk of depression.
Rebels defeat Assad in Syria
Syrian rebels have taken control of the country after defeating Bashar al-Assad's forces
South Korea's martial law crisis
South Korea's president is facing a political crisis after failing to impose martial law.
Laos: Six dead from possible methanol poisoning
Six people have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Ukraine fires US-supplied missiles into Russia
President Biden has approved the use of US missiles against targets in Russia
Pakistan's worst ever smog
The smog in Lahore, Pakistan, is at its worst level ever.
Donald Trump wins the US Election
Donald Trump has won the US presidential election against Democrat Kamala Harris.
Lost Maya city found in Mexico
How has nobody noticed this huge Maya city before?
India: Bomb threats delay flights
Hoax bomb threats have disrupted flights
Earth's climate defences failing
Scientists have found problems with the Earth's natural defences against climate change.
AI critic wins Nobel Prize... for AI
A man has won a Nobel Prize for his work on AI, though he now warns of its dangers.
Iran attacks Israel after invasion of Lebanon
Israel invades Lebanon. Iran fights back.
MrBeast named in lawsuit
YouTuber MrBeast has been named in court documents about the treatment of TV contestants.
Shanghai: Worst typhoon in 75 years
The worst typhoon since 1949 has hit Shanghai. Beth and Phil walk you through this story
Australia plans kids' social media ban
Australian Prime Minister announces plans to ban children from social media sites
German far right wins state election
The far-right party AfD has won a state election in Thuringia, Germany.
UN: Rising sea levels disaster for all
The UN Secretary-General has warned that rising sea levels are going to be disastrous.
Chimps chat like we do
Study reveals that chimps take turns in conversation, just like us!
Ukraine fights back inside Russia
Ukrainian soldiers hold towns in Russia in military operation
Bangladesh protests: PM quits
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has quit and escaped the country.
Venezuela election chaos
President Maduro has claimed victory in the Venezuelan elections, but is the result fair?
Biden out, Harris in
The 2024 US presidential race - learn the latest
Trump assassination attempt
The US reacts to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump
Third of adults inactive
Around 1.8 billion people in the world are physically inactive, according to WHO study
Trump legal ruling
New ruling means Trump cannot be punished for official actions committed as president
Julian Assange walks free
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange walks free from US court
Putin in North Korea
Vladimir Putin has met Kim Jong Un in North Korea.
Far right performs well in EU election
The far right has performed well in the latest European Union elections.
DNA study: better coffee?
Italian researchers have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee.
Computer made with brain cells
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks.
Iran's president killed in crash
President of Iran killed in a helicopter crash. Beth and Phil discuss the headlines.
Georgia's 'foreign agent' law passed
Georgia's parliament has passed a 'foreign agent' law. Neil and Georgie teach the words.
Brazil floods
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst flooding in 80 years.
Healthy living and DNA
Scientists believe a healthy lifestyle could increase life expectancy, despite genes.
Milan ice cream ban
Milan is planning to ban ice cream and pizza late at night because of noise complaints.
Banning smoking for life
The UK government has voted to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2009.
Hottest March ever
Last month was the world's warmest March on record.
Israel protests
Netanyahu under pressure as Israel protests. Beth and Georgie discuss news headlines.
Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are missing after a ship caused a bridge to collapse in Baltimore, USA.
Putin claims election victory
Vladimir Putin has won the Russian election. Learn language from the news headlines.
Haiti: Gang violence crisis
The prime minister of Haiti has agreed to resign following weeks of gang violence.
France protects abortion
France makes abortion a constitutional right. Beth and Phil teach words from headlines.
Sweden joins Nato
Sweden is to join Nato after 200 years of neutrality.
Cyber hackers hacked
The website of ransomware cybercriminals Lockbit has been seized by authorities
Women working more since pandemic
Women are working more and men are working less since the pandemic.
Senegal's democratic crisis
Senegal's president has postponed the country's upcoming elections.
Elon Musk's brain chip
Elon Musk's company Neuralink has successfully implanted a chip in a human brain.
US and UK strike Houthis
The US and UK have launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Taiwan election angers China
Taiwan has elected William Lai as president. (Image: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)
Dog meat banned by South Korea
The killing and sale of dogs for their meat has been banned in South Korea.
Earthquake hits Japan on New Year's Day
Search for survivors after New Year’s Day earthquake hits Japan.
Richest 1% harm planet most
The lifestyles of the wealthy are closely connected to climate change
2,000 new species on extinction list: COP28
2,000 more species have been added to the Red List of Threatened Species.
Faked accident: YouTuber jailed
An influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane for video views and money.
India tunnel rescue
All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.
Bad bosses make people quit
New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.
Iceland prepares for volcano
A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.
Israel-Gaza War: One month on
It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.
Friends say goodbye to Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.
Nature destroying nature
A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.
Amazon water emergency
The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.
Junk food addiction
Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.
Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel
The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.
Lego gives up on recycled bricks
Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.
Improving maths with music
Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.
Rubiales quits: Kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.
Banning 'steak'
Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.
Is laughing good for your heart?
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
Is laughing good for your heart?
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
Antarctic ice melting
Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.
Shift work linked to depression
A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.
Green flights? Impossible
Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.
Trump charged for third time
Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.
8 ways to live longer
A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.
Alzheimer's drug hope
New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.
Hottest week ever
The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.
Fukushima water release
The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Rainforests: Destruction gets worse
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
Naps: Good for your brain?
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Could we live to 140?
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
New blood test for 50 cancers
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
Can diet improve memory?
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
First Arab woman in space
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
Japan learns to smile again
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
King Charles's Coronation
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
Sudan crisis
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
Life on Pacific garbage patch
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
Exam cheating with AI
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
Trump arrested
Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.
Prince Harry: Why was he in court?
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
Could caffeine cut obesity?
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Joe Biden breaks oil promise
No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.
No university for Afghan women
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
US & Canada Government TikTok bans
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
Ozone layer improving
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
'Spy balloon' row
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
'Love hormone': New study
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
Global economy slows down
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
Prince Harry's book
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
Warmest January day ever
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
Review of 2022
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
Plastic-eating worms
Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?
The 'King of Crypto' charged with fraud
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Do you know the word of the year?
'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary
Vegan diet protects men from cancer
Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Rich to pay for climate damage
Rich nations agree to pay poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.
World population reaches 8 billion
There are 8 billion people on Earth. Neil and Sian teach you the vocabulary you need.
Twitter: One million leave
1 million Twitter accounts have been deactivated since Elon Musk bought it last month.
Race to save the planet
COP27 - Radical changes needed to prevent climate disaster say experts
Rishi Sunak - new UK PM
45 days after the appointment of the last prime minister, the UK has a new prime minister
Cancer vaccine?
Could a cancer vaccine be developed? Learn vocabulary to talk about this.
Protests in Iran
Protests began last month when a woman died after being arrested by morality police.
Fast food: Bad for the brain?
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities, research has found.
Nasa smashes asteroid
A new era for humankind - Nasa experiment smashes asteroid.
Late nights: Bad for you?
Do you prefer late nights or early starts? One of those could be bad for your health.
Ukraine: A turning point?
Ukraine has made military progress against Russian forces.
New UK prime minister
Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals.
Pakistan's climate catastrophe
Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,000 people and affected over 33 million others.
Dogs: Happy tears?
Do dogs cry happy tears? Neil and Beth discuss vocabulary about this story.
Long Covid: Three types identified
Scientists in the UK have identified different types of long Covid.
Trump home 'raided'
The FBI have searched former President Trump's home. Neil and Sian teach the vocabulary.
Record oil profits
The five biggest oil companies made profits of 60 billion dollars in just three months.
Mystery child disease: Cause found
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Heatwaves across the world
Heatwaves cause record temperatures in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Killer salt?
New research has found that adding salt to your meals could take years off your life.
Eight months' rain in four days
Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story.
World energy crisis
Is the world giving up on green?
Prices rise across the world
As prices rise, interest rates are going up to deal with the crisis.
Google engineer: AI has feelings
Google engineer: AI has feelings
Boris Johnson survives
Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Sold: Most expensive piece of 20th century art
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m.
Monkeypox: New disease spreads
Outbreaks of the virus have now been reported in at least 15 countries around the world.
Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022
Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the UK’s Sam Ryder in second.
New Doctor Who revealed
Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who.
Is there plastic in your blood?
Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.
France: Macron wins second term
Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.
Taliban: No beard, no job!
Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.
Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You case
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.
Driverless cars
A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?
Oscars 2022: When Will hit Chris
Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.
Great Barrier Reef in danger
Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.
What is the future for fuel?
Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?
Rocket hits the Moon
Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.
Ukraine conflict continues
We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.
'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made
Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.
Ukraine: Fears of invasion
Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.
The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Nadal: Star breaks records again
Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.
Ukraine: US tells embassy families to leave
The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.
Tonga: Volcano and tsunami hit
Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.
Djokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.
Review of 2021
Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.
Real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?
Omicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands
The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.
Tornadoes devastate US states
Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.
Aung San Suu Kyi: 4 years in prison
Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.
Omicron: New Covid strain, new travel restrictions
We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.
Adele gets Spotify to stop album shuffle
Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages.
Austria: Lockdown for unvaccinated
Two million people who have not been vaccinated have been placed in lockdown in Austria.
COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation
Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.
Countries try to change UN climate paper
Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.
Donald Trump to launch new social media platform
Donald Trump plans to launch a new social media network called TRUTH Social.
Earthshot Prize: Prince's new awards
Learn language related to Prince William's Earthshot Prize.
Afghan female footballers get UK visas
A team of female footballers who fled the Taliban have been told they can live in the UK.
Pandora Papers: Rich exposed
Thousands of documents have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.
Germany elections: Centre-left claim narrow win over Merkel's party
Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election
La Palma: Volcano erupts
A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.
Emma Raducanu wins US Open
Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Abba: Pop superstars are back
ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.
Rolling Stones drummer dies
Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.
Afghanistan: Taliban retake Kabul
The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.
Climate crisis: Last warning for humanity?
IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.
Olympics: Sprinter seeks asylum
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking asylum in Europe.
Tunisia's prime minister fired after protests
Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests in the country.
Pegasus: Activists 'spied on'
A smartphone spyware may have been used to monitor human rights activists and politicians
Italy win Euro 2020
Italy have won their first European championship since 1968. It beat England in the final.
The Queen gives medal to health service
Queen Elizabeth has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service.
Wimbledon: Return of tennis tournament
The famous tennis tournament is back. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
Olympics: First transgender athlete
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.
Euro 2020: Player has heart attack
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen had a heart attack during a Euro 2020 game against Finland.
Lilibet: Harry and Meghan's new baby
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child.
Olympics: Tokyo too hot for athletes?
A report suggests that climate change could put the health of Olympic athletes at risk.
Belarus accused of 'hijacking'
Western countries have accused Belarus of hijacking a Ryanair plane.
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
People living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region were the most affected.
China rocket lands in ocean
The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.
India's Covid nightmare
India continues to struggle with an aggressive second wave of infections.
Nomadland wins at the Oscars
Chloe Zhao becomes the first woman of colour to win the best director award.
Football: 'Super League' for Europe?
In a seismic move for football, 12 clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.
Natanz: Iran blames Israel
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Space wine: Does it taste better?
Scientists sent bottles of wine to the ISS to study the effect of gravity on the product.
Suez Canal: Delays continue
The Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal on 23rd March and caused long delays.
Australia hit by record floods
Around 18,000 people have been evacuated from severe floods in Australia.
Grammys: Beyonce sets new record
Beyonce has set a new record after becoming the first female artist to win 28 Grammys.
Harry and Meghan's Interview
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Golden Globes 2021
Learn the vocabulary you need to talk about this year's film and TV awards ceremony.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to divorce
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Impeachment trial: Trump acquitted
Tom and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
India: Flood in Himalayas
Dozens are feared dead after a piece of a Himalayan glacier triggered a flood in India.
Myanmar: Military takes control
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Russian Navalny Protests
Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
UK: Tough new travel restrictions
New controls have come into force to try to keep out variants of coronavirus.
Record-breaking snow storm hits Spain
Up to 50cm of snow fell on the capital Madrid between Friday and Saturday.
Trump tells official: 'find' votes
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.
Our favourite News Review of 2020
A 99-year-old man raised millions to help the UK's health service fight coronavirus
Brexit talks: Next days are crucial
Talks between the UK and the EU have been extended with no deadline.
Brexit: Deal or no deal?
The UK and the EU have entered final talks this week to try and agree a trade deal.
Diego Maradona: Doctor’s house searched
Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Covid-19: Will vaccine be for all?
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.
Calls for ban on 'anti-vax' social media
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Kamala Harris: First female US vice-president
Georgina and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
US election day 2020
Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Harry and Meghan to make shows with Netflix
Catherine and Rob have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
China's Covid Recovery
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Nadal 20th Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal has equalled Roger Federer's feat of winning a 20th Grand Slam title.
London Marathon goes ahead
Around 45,000 non-elite athletes took part remotely due to Covid-19.
Trump's tax returns
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
2020 Emmys - New Records Set
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Wildfires are spreading across the West Coast of America
Georgina and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Djokovic hits line judge with ball
The incident led to the player's disqualification from the US Open tennis tournament.
SpaceX splash down
Neil and Rob talk about space exploration and teach you vocabulary.
Kamala Harris makes history
Kamala Harris has become the first black woman to run for US Vice-President.
Belarus: Protests spread
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news about this story.
Beirut explosion protests
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Coronavirus: UN warns of new diseases
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
A plan to bring live music back
British events promoter wants to use compulsory coronavirus testing at music festivals.
Kanye West says he'll run for US president
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Athlete's 200m 'record' only 185m
Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
World’s biggest classical music festival… from home
The BBC Proms will go ahead this summer in London – but not as we know it.
Coronavirus: Half million deaths
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Beyonce: Juneteenth song released
Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.
Black Lives Matter: Racism at London protest
The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.
Can you sleep during lockdown?
More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.
Training for the Premier League starts
English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.
Toddler buys $25 onion on dad’s phone
Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.
Covid-19: The end for live music?
A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.
Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?
The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.
Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?
School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?
Fixing things to help the planet
The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.
New China virus spreads
A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you this story's language
Our biggest stories of 2019
The News Review bring you the biggest stories of the year.
A real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents for strangers around a village in the UK.
Boeing stops making the 737 Max
Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.
One run a week for a longer life
Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life, says a new report.
Teenager blinded by chips and junk food diet
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.
Tiny 'cousin' of T.rex discovered
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story
Russian aircraft enter S Korean airspace
S Korea says that Russian military aircraft have entered its airspace without permission.
Trump's tweet branded racist
Donald Trump is criticised for posting tweets directed at four non-white congresswomen.
European heatwave
Temperatures across Europe are expected to rise dramatically over the next few days.
Everest Deaths: The Crowded Mountain
Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.
Niki Lauda, Formula 1 legend, dies
Catherine and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
WhatsApp attack
Catherine and Tom teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
Malaria vaccine launched
Neil and Catherine discuss a new vaccine would could help save millions of lives
Sudan protests continue
Tom and Catherine bring you the language from the latest news headlines on this story.
New blood test can save pregnant women's lives
A blood test for this condition is more accurate and faster than previous methods.
BA flight to Germany mistakenly flies to Scotland
Tom and Dan discuss the story and teach you vocabulary to talk about it.
South African power outages continue
Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
Why are female penguins getting stranded?
Why are female penguins found stranded so far from home? Neil and Tom discuss this story.
60% drop in global wildlife
Catherine and Tom discuss language from this story.
Stopping the cyber-criminals
Tom and Catherine teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.
Trump apologises to Kavanaugh for 'lies'
Neil and Tom teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.
Hurricane Florence forces evacuation
Neil and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
Nike and the Colin Kaepernick controversy
Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
World's oldest message in a bottle
Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
North and South Korean family reunions
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Turkish lira falls: who's to blame?
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Neymar admits exaggerating
Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Human embryo DNA editing OK, panel says
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Apple to hinder Facebook web tracking
Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
Brazilian trucker strike continues
Sian and Dan bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
Salamander 'being eaten to extinction'
Neil and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
Royal wedding: Markle's father may not attend
Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
Tourism's carbon footprint
Catherine and Dan discuss the environmental impact of tourism
A minimum price for alcohol in Scotland
Neil and Catherine explain vocabulary and talk about Scotland's new health-related change
It's a boy! Royal baby born
Neil and Dan explain the language used to discuss the new royal
Justin Trudeau apologises for wrongful killing
The Canadian prime minister apologised for the 1864 unjust hanging of indigenous leaders
Last male northern white rhino dies
The future of the northern white rhino looks bleak after the last known male has died
Latte levy
UK coffee drinkers may have to pay more for disposable cups
Britain must diet, say health officials
Health officials in the UK ask the food industry to cut calories to reduce obesity
'The Beast from the East' blankets UK
A band of extreme cold and snow has hit parts of Europe and the UK
How do vampire bats survive on blood?
Scientists have discovered how vampire bats can survive on a blood-only diet
South Africa: reports ANC ask Zuma to go
Reports from South Africa say that the ANC have asked President Zuma to step down
100 year anniversary for women's rights
Rob and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
What happened at the Grammys?
The Grammys have taken place in New York
Koreas talk for first time in two years
North Korea has agreed to send a delegation to the Winter Olympics in the south
Hollywood's campaign against harassment
Rob and Neil teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English.
Used rocket launched into space
Would you like to travel to space in a second-hand rocket?
Gatlin team doping allegations
Allegations of drug taking connected to world-record holder Justin Gatlin have been made.
Macron renews global warming fight
French president Macron hopes to re-energise the fight against global warming
Stopping the environmental apocalypse
An international delegation meet to avert environmental catastrophe
A royal romance
Prince Harry, fifth in line to the throne, is going to marry Meghan Markle
President defies a nation
The Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, refuses to step down
Italy World Cup Fail
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup
The Russian Revolution: 100 years on
It's 100 years since the October Revolution in Russia
Human health affected by climate change
Changing climate is causing heat waves, poor diet and spreading disease
Toxicity tax for London’s polluting cars
London has introduced a tax to combat air pollution
Ancient stellar collision makes waves
Two stars hitting each other has been described as ‘cataclysmic’. What does that mean?
Racial inequality in the UK
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Spain in crisis after Catalan vote
The Spanish region of Catalonia has voted for independence in an unofficial referendum