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News Bites

ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

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All Episodes

00:08:04

Fugutive Caught & Dishonesty at Work

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2026/04/21

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!Today, we'll be talking about a fugitive who gets caught after eighteen years, and what happens if you are dishonest at work.And for News Flash, we'll explain what 'just desserts' means.Here's a hint: it's got nothing to do with desert!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:21

SuperComputer & UkraineUN

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2026/04/20

Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.In today's stories, a super fast computer comes online, and an Olympic athlete speaks up.And for News Flash, a word for a fight that goes on...Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:08

Fake Line Apps and Fake Dog Video

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2026/04/19

Hey there! Welcome back to a brand new, real, episode of News Bites!Coming up today: Fake Line apps and a fake dog video.And in today's News Flash: misinformation!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:18

New Banknotes & Whales Help Each Other

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2026/04/16

Hey there! Welcome back to a brand new episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Taiwan's money is getting a brand new look, and scientists film something amazing deep in the ocean. And in today's News Flash: counterfeit.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:04

Pingtung Museum & Drink Delivery

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2026/04/15

Hey there! Welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Pingtung opens a new art museum.And, yogurt drink delivery workers are a surprising source of happiness in Japan.And in this episode’s News Flash: opening!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:18

Pokemon Jet & Earth Heating Up

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2026/04/14

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In today's episode: a plane for fans of a popular Japanese cartoon, and the United Nations is warning about the Earth's climate.And for News Flash, more on the phrase 'just around the corner'.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:52

CabbageVegetable & PastryGrief

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2026/04/13

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about Taiwan's favourite vegetable …… and about a German pastry shop that two parents set up in honour of their daughter.And in this episode's News Flash, consume.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:17

SunCakePerfume, SagradaFamilia

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2026/04/12

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In today's stories, experience Taiwan through your nose, and a church in Spain reaches new heights.And in today's News Flash, something that takes time.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:15

THSR QR & Peanut Butter Cups

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2026/04/09

Hi and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!In today's episode: A new way to raise problems on the HSR, and how one man got a big candy company to fix its recipe.Also ahead ... we talk about a phrase today, and that's "KICK UP A FUSS".Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:10

CatEconomy & WarmParalympics

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2026/04/08

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: People treat their cats at convenience storesAnd, will the Paralympic games be moved to earlier in the year?And in this episode’s News Flash: considerClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:06

Red Panda & Possum Store

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2026/04/07

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites, a new furry friend at the Taipei Zoo, and a possum causes a double-take at an airport store.And in today's News Flash, a phrase for being the leader.All that and more coming up next!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:21

Restarting Nuclear Power & Polar Oceans

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2026/04/06

Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Nuclear power, and polar oceans.And for News Flash, more on the word 'review'.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:37

Passport Ranks & Knit Prosthetics

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2026/04/05

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Taiwan's passport rises in the rankingsAnd, a Kenyan woman helps give cancer survivors back their confidence.And in this episode's News Flash: applyClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:25

Man Wants Big Home for Birds

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2026/04/02

Hey there! It's time for another episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: baby monkey rescued in Kaohsiung draws comparisons to famous Japanese macaque.And, Reindeer racing hits the roadAnd in this episode's News Flash: competition.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:41

Young Enviro Awarded & Truck Stinky Tofu

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2026/04/01

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites!Coming up next in today's news: Young environmentalists receive awards and stinky tofu comes to an American town.And in today's News Flash: incredible!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:17

Kaitlyn Chen & NASA Probe

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2026/03/31

Hey there! Welcome back to News Bites. Today’s episode is all about animals.Coming up today, a basketball star shares words of wisdom, and a satellite comes back to Earth.And in today’s News Flash a word for finding good players. Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:13

Hsinchu Racers Busted & Lost TV Gems

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2026/03/30

Hi, and welcome back to another episode of News Bites.Coming up today: Some street racers get busted in Hsinchu, and fans of a famous British sci-fi TV show are celebrating!And for News Flash, more on the word 'busted'!Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:41

HealthInequality & WWIIExhibit

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2026/03/29

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites: Lessening health inequality in KaohsiungAnd, an exhibit tells the story of Japanese American soldiers.And in this episode's News Flash: lessenClick HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:41

Tug of War & Documentary Plagiarism

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2026/03/26

Hi there, it's time for an all-new episode of News Bites.In this episode, we'll be talking about Taiwan's strength in a certain sport …… and about how two filmmakers reacted when a man stole their film and pretended that it was his own.And in this episode's News Flash, taking something into your own hands.Click HERE for the full transcript!

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00:08:38

Green Man & Cardio

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2026/03/25

Hello and welcome back to a new episode of News Bites!In this episode of News Bites, a change to Taiwan's traffic lights.Plus the best kind of exercise you might not have thought about. Also ahead… the word of the day: 'CARDIO'. Click HERE for the full transcript!

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