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News in Easy English

Welcome to News in Easy English, the podcast that helps you improve your English listening and vocabulary by exploring real news stories from around the world. Each episode features short and simple news updates read in slow, clear British English – perfect for English learners at A2 to B2 level. Topics include world events, technology, science, culture, and more. Listen, learn new vocabulary, and understand the news in a fun and accessible way. Great for ESL students, self-study learners, and

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00:05:52

John Lennon's Old NYC Home Sells for $70 Million |...

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2026/10/04

A West Village townhouse once rented by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s has been transformed into a massive six-storey New York mansion — and it just sold for over seventy million dollars, with one surprising original feature preserved from Lennon and Ono's time there.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "townhouse," "renovate," "preserve," and "landmark" — all explained

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00:05:57

French Students Protest School Budget Cuts | News in...

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2026/10/03

Thousands of French high school students have been blockading schools and clashing with police, in protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and the government's new budget cuts. Hundreds of schools have closed, and around two thousand people have been detained.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "blockade," "budget," "deficit," and "detained" — all explained

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00:06:11

Canada's $1.2 Billion Ocean Protection Plan | News in...

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2026/10/02

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $1.2 billion investment to protect the country's oceans, coastlines, and marine life — but the timing, just before a major pipeline decision, has sparked debate about whether it's enough.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "investment," "coastline," "reconciliation," and "habitat" — all explained naturally as part of the

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00:07:15

US, Denmark & Greenland Sign Arctic Security Deal |...

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2026/10/01

After months of tension over President Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a landmark security agreement — giving the US much greater military access to the Arctic island while Denmark and Greenland keep their sovereignty.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "tension," "sovereignty," "resources," and "permanent" — all

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00:06:32

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time |...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major space milestone: SpaceX's giant Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time, overcoming an engine failure at launch to successfully deploy new satellites before splashing down in the Pacific.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "orbit," "reusable," "booster," "satellite," and "splashdown." Each word is

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00:06:04

Rare Red Panda Cub Born at US Zoo - Public Gets to...

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2026/09/29

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a heartwarming story: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, an important birth for this endangered species — and the public gets to vote on its name.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "cub," "endangered species," "habitat," and "breeding programme." Each word is explained simply and reviewed

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00:05:52

SunZia - America's Biggest Ever Wind Energy Project...

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2026/09/28

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover SunZia, the largest renewable energy project in US history - a huge wind farm and transmission line now powering roughly a million American homes across New Mexico and Arizona.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "renewable energy," "transmission line," "infrastructure," "capacity," and "grid." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect

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00:06:14

Meet the Tilcayo - A Brand New Cat Species Discovered...

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2026/09/27

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a delightful science story: scientists have confirmed the tilcayo, a tiny spotted wild cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, as the first entirely new cat species discovered anywhere in the world in over a hundred years.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "species," "wildlife sanctuary," "genetic testing," "indigenous," and

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00:05:46

Google, OpenAI & Anthropic Launch AI Safety Body SAFA...

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2026/09/26

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major announcement in the AI world: Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are teaming up to create SAFA, a new self-regulatory body to set safety standards for frontier AI — arriving after US government efforts to regulate AI stalled.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "frontier AI," "self-regulation," "deploy," "auditor,"

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00:05:19

Trump and Xi in Washington – US-China Trade Truce...

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2026/09/25

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's high-profile visit to Washington, where Presidents Trump and Xi agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, even as tariffs and deeper tensions remain.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "summit," "truce," "tariff," "rare-earth minerals," and "de-escalate." Each word is explained

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00:07:14

UN Chief's Final Speech - "Polluters Must Pay" for...

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2026/09/23

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's final speech to the General Assembly, where he delivered a blunt message to the world's biggest polluters: pay for the damage you've caused.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "Secretary-General," "fossil fuels," "emissions," "threshold," "petition," and

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00:05:59

Trump's UN Speech - "Deal or Consequences" on Iran |...

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2026/09/22

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover President Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he laid out a stark choice on the Iran war: a deal, or much stronger military action.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "General Assembly," "ultimatum," "blockade," and "escalate." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the

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00:06:05

Canada and the EU – Could Canada Become the EU's...

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2026/09/17

In this episode of News in Easy English, we look at a surprising proposal from Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever "associate member," as trade tensions grow between Canada and the United States.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "associate member," "tariff," "alliance," and "summit." Each word

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00:05:48

Air India Crash – Black Box Data Recovered | News in...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad earlier this month. Investigators have now recovered data from the plane’s black boxes, which may help explain what went wrong.You’ll learn real English vocabulary during the episode, such as “black box,” “data extraction,” “cockpit voice recorder,” and “DNA sample” — all explained clearly as part of the story.Perfect for A2–B2 learners looking to improve their listening, vocabulary, and

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00:05:22

Trump Shares AI Image as Pope After Vatican Joke |...

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2025/05/03

In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about an AI-generated image showing US President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope.The image was shared online shortly after Trump joked, “I’d like to be pope,” following his visit to the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral.We explain what happened, why people are upset, and teach new vocabulary like “AI,” “papal attire,” and “disrespectful”. All in slow, clear English – perfect for English learners from A2 to B2 level.🎧 Improve your English listening,

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00:04:11

Funeral of Pope Francis – 200,000 People Gather at...

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2025/04/26

In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about the funeral of Pope Francis.Around 200,000 people came to St. Peter’s Square to honour the first Latin American pope.We explain the important events, who attended the ceremony, and where Francis will be buried — all in slow, clear English for English learners.🧠 Learn useful words like “funeral,” “delegation,” “sermon,” and “tomb.”🎧 Perfect for A2–B2 learners who want to improve vocabulary, understand real news, and practise English

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00:04:15

Earthquake in Istanbul – Over 150 Injured After 6.2...

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2025/04/23

In this episode of News in Easy English, we talk about a strong earthquake that hit Istanbul, Turkey.A 6.2-magnitude tremor shook the city, injured over 150 people, and caused buildings to shake. We explain what happened, how people reacted, and what the government is doing now: all in slow, clear English that’s perfect for English learners.🧠 Learn useful words like “earthquake,” “injured,” “epicentre,” and “aftershock.”🎧 A2–B2 learners can listen, learn real vocabulary, and understand world news

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