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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

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

Spain in crisis after Catalan vote

The Spanish region of Catalonia has voted for independence in an unofficial referendum