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Learning English from the News

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6:59

India Air crash report doubts

Learning English from the News ·

2025/07/16

What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised?Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250716FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our

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7:27

Texas hit by deadly floods

Learning English from the News ·

2025/07/09

Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250709 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our

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8:09

Deadly heatwave hits Europe

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2025/07/02

Many European countries are experiencing an extreme heatwave. Beth and Phil discuss and teach vocabulary.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250702FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus MORE PHRASAL VERBS: ✔️

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7:29

Israel-Iran ceasefire

Learning English from the News ·

2025/06/25

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.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250625FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusMORE PHRASAL VERBS: ✔️

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7:36

Israel-Iran strikes

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2025/06/18

Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran. In response, Iran has launched strikes on Israel.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250618FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some

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6:54

Los Angeles protests: Trump sends Marines

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2025/06/11

Donald Trump sends the Marines to Los Angeles after immigration raids lead to protest.Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Phil and Pippa.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250611FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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8:03

North Korean secrets revealed by phone

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2025/06/04

A North Korean smartphone smuggled out of the country has revealed details about how the regime controls its people.Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Pippa. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250604 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️

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7:06

Global warming increases risk of cancer in women: Study

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2025/05/28

Global warming increases the risk of cancer in women, a new study has foundLearn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Georgie.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250528FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️

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7:26

Human consciousness: Where is it in the brain?

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2025/05/21

Where is consciousness in the brain? Two theories have been put to the test by scientists.Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Georgie. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250521FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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7:15

Weight loss drugs reduce cancer risk, study finds

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2025/05/14

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. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250514FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️

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7:46

Octopuses and fish work together

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2025/05/07

Scientists have discovered fish and octopuses that work together to hunt for food. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Pippa. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250507 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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7:35

Huge power cuts in Spain and Portugal

Learning English from the News ·

2025/04/30

What caused this huge power cut? Learn about this story and learn vocabulary from the news headlines with Beth and PippaFind full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250430FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️

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7:10

Pope Francis dies

Learning English from the News ·

2025/04/23

What happens after the Pope dies?Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250423FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️

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7:13

Sudan war: 'World's worst humanitarian crisis'

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2025/04/16

The war in Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world today, say charities.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250416FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other

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8:20

World reacts to Trump's tariffs

Learning English from the News ·

2025/04/09

How are Trump's latest tariffs affecting the global economy? Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250409 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular

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7:08

Myanmar mourns earthquake dead

Learning English from the News ·

2025/04/02

Myanmar has begun five days of national mourning following an earthquake in the country.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250402FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of

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7:14

Turkey protests after political rival jailed

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2025/03/26

There have been protests in Turkey after the president's main political rival was jailed. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250326FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some

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9:43

Astronauts home after 9 months in space

Learning English from the News ·

2025/03/19

After nine months in space, two Nasa astronauts have finally arrived back on Earth.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250319 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some

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8:45

Woolly mice: Are woolly mammoths next?

Learning English from the News ·

2025/03/12

After creating woolly mice, researchers plan to create genetically-altered, mammoth-like elephants in the future. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250312 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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7:57

50% adults overweight or obese by 2050: Global study

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2025/03/05

More than half of all adults and a third of children, teenagers and young adults around the world are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250305 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️

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