Learn English B1 with Daily News | English Listening Practice
This podcast helps intermediate English learners improve their listening skills through daily news stories. Each episode covers two current global events in clear, natural English, with built-in vocabulary and language notes. The show is designed for B1-level learners who want real language practice, not simplified exercises. Full transcripts, vocabulary notebooks, and speaking practice tools are available on the LinguaWire website.
Episodes
B1 English News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products
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In this episode: Lowe's is launching a drone delivery service in partnership with DoorDash, Alphabet. Also: Senate again fails to adopt Iran War Powers Resolution despite growing criticism.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in
B1 English News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.?
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In this episode: Ukraine may sign a major drone defense deal with the U.S., and the report says its drones, software, and trained teams could help expand testing and production in America. Also: Former NASA chief Bill Nelson warns that China wants to lead space, pointing to the spy balloon inciden
B1 English News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans?
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In this episode: A Mississippi family keeps pushing for justice after a grand jury said there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota is training humanoid robots with factory workers and says the robots are meant to work alongside humans, not replace t
B1 English News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs?
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In this episode: Nissan may add a third shift in Tennessee as it launches a new Rogue hybrid, which could mean hundreds or thousands of jobs. Also: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-moving AI.
Today’s English focus: be going to be three shifts, a future pla
B1 English News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock?
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In this episode: Canadian dairy farmers are feeling the pressure after a US tariff cuts off some milk sales, and the story explains why the loss is hard to absorb in a system where farmers cannot. Also: Nvidia chief Jensen Huang pushes back against claims that AI could end humanity by 2030, callin
B1 English News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center?
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In this episode: Hundreds of protesters form a human chain outside the Kennedy Center to oppose Trump's threats and ask for his removal as chairman. Also: Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are turned away from the White House after Trump announces a ban.
Today’s English focus: should not be
B1 English News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit?
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In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800 metres in London in a custom-made full-body speed suit, ending her season with a sellout crowd and a Tiffany & Co crown. Also: The FAA plans an AI tool called SMART to help air traffic controllers manage crowded skies over Washington, DC, before a
B1 English News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years
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In this episode: First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest. Also: Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with e
B1 English News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032
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In this episode: Luis de la Fuente has extended his Spain contract until 2032, so he will lead the team through the 2030 World Cup build-up and defence. Also: Syria has raised diesel and petrol prices sharply, and protests have spread as transport and food costs rise.
Today’s English focus: rise b
B1 English News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More
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In this episode: The Iran war has cost the US at least $38 billion, and the report says higher inflation and depleted weapons could follow. Also: Algeria faces pressure to drop death penalty plans after wildfires killed at least 12 people and raised fears about opposition crackdowns.
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B1 English News | China Pushes Back as AI Fear Grows
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In this episode: China rejects calls to slow AI while warning the technology could threaten Communist Party rule. Also: Thames Water changes its huge reservoir plan as local opposition and costs keep rising.
Today’s English focus: has amended, has changed something officially and it still matters
B1 English News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?
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In this episode: An Iranian vessel is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears for shipping and oil traffic. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi, but they still disagree on what a new world order should be.
Today’s English focus: said early Sunday, reported that happened early on Sunday =
B1 English News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack
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In this episode: Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome in India as relations with China and India slowly warm, and Brics leaders try to show unity. Also: Saudi Arabia shuts a key oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq, raising fresh worries about oil shipping and regional conflict.
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B1 English News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case
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In this episode: A New Mexico lawyer was fined after a court filing included fake witnesses and false testimony blamed on ChatGPT. Also: New Zealand and South Africa meet in Baltimore in a big rugby match linked to the 2031 World Cup in the US.
Today’s English focus: We've been in a long process w
B1 English News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?
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In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher warns that AI is moving fast, could take control of parts of daily life, and may be misused for destructive weapons. Also: UN peacekeepers travel behind Israeli lines in Lebanon, where they see destroyed roads and villages during a tense ceasefire per
B1 English News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map?
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In this episode: A UN vote backs fairer world maps, but navigation apps are likely to keep using Mercator versions because they are practical for everyday routing. Also: A study of more than 300 mothers and babies finds that babies born to anaemic mothers had smaller brains, with differences linke
B1 English News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector?
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In this episode: The US adds new sanctions to pressure Iran's airlines and related aviation companies. Also: New York releases long-hidden 9/11 air records, showing what city leaders knew about toxic air.
Today’s English focus: have known the truth, to have known the truth = to have known the trut
B1 English News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short?
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In this episode: An Arm boss says AI may help find a cure for cancer, but chip shortages are slowing the work because data centres need more chips. Also: Hundreds of Burundians in Kenya are rushing to get papers, buy bus tickets, and leave before a crackdown on small businesses begins.
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B1 English News | Why Texas Barbecue Is Going Halal
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In this episode: Muslim pitmasters in Texas are serving halal barbecue and drawing big crowds. Also: EU travellers may face longer border queues as new checks return.
Today’s English focus: to have a whole list, to have many things ready = to have many things ready. Vocabulary: queues (lines of pe
B1 English News | Jaguar Land Rover Faces Thousands of Job Cuts
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In this episode: Jaguar Land Rover may cut thousands of jobs after profits fall, with sales down, a cyber-attack, and US tariffs adding more pressure. Also: An Argentine judge orders a Nazi-looted painting to be returned to the heir of Jewish Dutch art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.
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B1 English News | Did the US Strike Kill a Wedding Party?
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In this episode: JD Vance says he is extremely skeptical the U.S. strike hit a wedding party in Iran, while Iran says the attacks killed at least 18 people and claims to have hit U.S. forces in. Also: Bond markets are getting more unstable, with higher yields, rising debt worries, and possible eff
B1 English News | Can ChargePoint Keep Its 70% Surge Going?
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In this episode: ChargePoint shares jumped more than 70% after strong results and a hopeful forecast. Also: The Ig Nobel Prizes honor odd research, with the ceremony moving to Zurich.
Today’s English focus: has started to accelerate, has begun to grow faster = has begun to grow faster. Vocabulary:
B1 English News | China's Emissions Fall as Oil Use Drops
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In this episode: China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% as oil use dropped, with lower oil imports, more electric vehicles, and stronger public transport helping the shift. Also: Google launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks, with two versions, lower introductory prices
B1 English News | Will the U.S. Win Support Against Iran?
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In this episode: A GE Appliances factory uses AI cameras and sensors to catch mistakes fast, cut downtime, and save money. Also: The U.S. is asking other countries to back pressure on Iran, but China's role may decide how strong it is.
Today’s English focus: has spent, began in the past and is sti
B1 English News | Messi Ends His Argentina Career
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In this episode: Andrew Bailey warns G20 finance ministers that AI could trigger a global economic downturn and create security risks for financial systems. Also: Lionel Messi retires from international football after more than 20 years with Argentina, and the episode looks back at his biggest mom
B1 English News | Why Ollie Watkins's Villa Exit Feels So Sudden
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In this episode: Ollie Watkins completes a £51 million move to Al-Hilal, ending six years at Aston Villa. Also: Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile is charged with treason after election tensions.
Today’s English focus: has completed, did something recently and it still matters now = did som
B1 English News | Pirates Die in Ship Rescue
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In this episode: Turkish and Somali forces free a cargo ship after a ten-day pirate siege off Somalia, and 14 pirates are reported killed. Also: Addisu Gobena wins the Sydney Marathon in record time, while Peres Jepchirchir takes the women's title.
Today’s English focus: have freed, to have freed
B1 English News | Venezuelan Father Sent Far From His Family
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In this episode: Trump says the US and Venezuela have reached a historic oil deal, and he claims it could lower gas prices for Americans. Also: A Venezuelan father in Texas is deported to Liberia and says he is now far from his wife and baby son.
Today’s English focus: has reached, has happened re
B1 English News | Can AI Defenses Stop a Cyberattack Surge?
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In this episode: AI leaders warn that cyberattacks could rise fast, and say the next few months are a limited window to improve defenses against attacks on hospitals, tech firms, and other. Also: Thieves raid Spain's Treasure of Villena in minutes, taking gold objects from a museum and leaving off
B1 English News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
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In this episode: Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is catching on fast, with CVS and Walgreens filling about 100,000 prescriptions each. Also: The US drug agency approves daraxonrasib, a daily pill that nearly doubled survival for pancreatic cancer patients in a trial.
Today’s English focus: is
B1 English News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
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In this episode: Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is growing fast, with CVS and Walgreens already filling around 100,000 prescriptions each. The episode explains who can get the lower price. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib, a daily pill for pancreatic cancer, after a trial found patients li
B1 English News | Robots Break Records and Catch Fire
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In this episode: United Airlines is adding new routes to faraway places like Okinawa and Ljubljana, showing how travelers are choosing more unusual destinations and longer international trips. Also: At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots beat human sprint records but also crashed, to
B1 English News | Why the US Just Reversed a Syria Terror Label
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In this episode: The US removes Syria from its terrorism list after a 45-day review, and President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls it historic. Also: China's factories and classrooms show a fast-growing robot shift, as more than two million robots and new training prepare workers for automation.
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B1 English News | Can Kenya's AI Boom Leave Naivasha Short of Water?
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In this episode: A planned Microsoft-G42 data centre near Lake Naivasha raises fears that another big industrial user could add pressure to an already stressed water system. Also: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rise to 5,515, with 2,642 deaths and growing calls for faster inte
B1 English News | Can Coca-Cola Win the Custom Drink Race?
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In this episode: Coca-Cola is building new machines and drink ideas for restaurants and theaters, including dispensers that can make dirty sodas and bright refreshers. Also: Humanoid robots are reaching a turning point as companies want one machine that can do many jobs and people react with both
B1 English News | Panama Canal Limits Ships as El Niño Tightens Water Supply
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In this episode: Waymo spends much more on lobbying as it pushes for fully driverless taxis and competes with Uber over the future of robotaxis. Also: The Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because El Niño has reduced rainfall and water levels.
Today’s English focus: will be able to pass, b
B1 English News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
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In this episode: A US robot seller changes course after a ban on foreign-made robots, and plans to build its own machines in New York. Also: In Washington, D.C., food fans taste jollof rice from different countries in a blind test to settle a long rivalry.
Today’s English focus: be thinking about,
B1 English News | NASA's Swift Observatory Faces a Failed Rescue
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In this episode: NASA and Katalyst end their rescue mission for the Swift gamma-ray observatory after a problem with the Link satellite, but they may still gather useful data. Also: LinkedIn data shows women make up a much smaller share of hires into high-paying AI jobs than in non-AI jobs, and th
B1 English News | At Least 30 Children May Have the Wrong Donors
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In this episode: Researchers found a hidden Copilot setting that let them test how an AI assistant could leak data and bypass a safety rule after a simple link click. Also: At least 30 children are feared to have been conceived with the wrong sperm or egg donors, and families in northern Cyprus wa
B1 English News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype
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In this episode: A drug best known for erectile dysfunction is being promoted as a longevity drug, but the evidence is still only a link from observational studies, not proof. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers are building a robot factory to automate steel parts, aiming for a prototype by 2027 a
B1 English News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires?
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In this episode: Two fires break out on Greece's Salamina island, killing two people and forcing hundreds to leave. Also: Ferrari's first electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction.
Today’s English focus: be going to, used for a plan or likely future result = to be going to. Vocabulary
B1 English News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk?
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In this episode: Booksellers are seeing huge bulk orders for used books, and many suspect the books are being bought to train AI systems rather than for readers. Also: South Korea's president calls for talks with North Korea to officially end the war and reduce tensions near the DMZ.
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B1 English News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs
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In this episode: The White House says more than 40 countries helped China move goods through lower-tariff routes to avoid US tariffs, ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Also: A report says Instagram profiles are promoting the crossing to Ceuta, offering paid advice and spreading d
B1 English News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops
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In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube falls too low for cooling. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed during a defense drill.
Today’s English focus: be meant to model a response = to be intended to model a response. Vocabulary: shutdown (a stop in
B1 English News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe
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In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware line, with the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag. The episode explains Google's small updates, more AI focus, and the new HiLight. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry sinks on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The episode covers the overt
B1 English News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going?
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In this episode: Researchers measure extreme heat hour by hour and find many more hot hours each summer. Also: Google says Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users, but the article asks whether that growth can last.
Today’s English focus: be used to + verb-ing = to be familiar with someth
B1 English News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge?
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In this episode: Shein raises US prices after tariffs, and sales fall as Europe faces similar pressure. Also: Indonesia battles major wildfires with thousands of firefighters, helicopters, and closed park access.
Today’s English focus: is going to raise prices (plans or a likely future result) = i
B1 English News | Why Brent crude is rising again
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In this episode: Brent crude rises as Iran demands major concessions before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen, keeping traders cautious. Also: Morocco's football chief Fouzi Lekjaa joins a party before elections, and people wonder if he could enter top politics.
Today’s English focus: is going to re
B1 English News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record
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In this episode: NASA's Perseverance rover is close to a new Mars distance record after driving about 45.16 kilometres, with most of the journey done by itself. Also: Typhoon Dolphin has hit Okinawa, cutting power to thousands of buildings and moving toward China after causing injuries and travel
B1 English News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
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In this episode: Researchers test a new vaccine that could help prevent deadly diarrheal disease, and early results show it was 89% effective in a small adult trial. Also: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye sign a mutual defence pact, but analysts say the real meaning and limits of the deal are s
B1 English News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
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In this episode: A new vaccine could protect people from deadly diarrheal disease, after trials found it was 89% effective against shigellosis. Also: Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a defence pact, but experts still question what it will really change.
Today’s English focus: be treated as
B1 English News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries
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In this episode: Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries. Also: After the floods, hunger: Mozambique's second disaster.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.
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B1 English News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait?
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In this episode: Iran says a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is in final stages, but it may only be temporary and safety is still uncertain. Also: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer flu cases.
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B1 English News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes
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In this episode: More than 170 migrants are rescued after their boat catches fire in the Channel, and officials say everyone will be returned to France. Also: A man arrested over a Spokane wildfire is linked to two earlier fire investigations, while more than 60,000 people evacuate and hundreds of
B1 English News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
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In this episode: Big AI companies want to charge for their services, but fast-changing token costs make prices hard to set for buyers and sellers. Also: The Rhine has fallen to record low levels in Germany and the Netherlands, and other European rivers are also under drought pressure.
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B1 English News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen
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In this episode: Japan and the US jointly step in to support the yen after it hits a 40-year low, and officials signal they may act again. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, doctors in Rawalakot treat badly injured protesters as deadly clashes and fear around hospitals continue.
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B1 English News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair
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In this episode: How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media. Also: Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in English with examples you can repeat.
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B1 English News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta
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In this episode: Spain's prime minister blames traffickers after about 60,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, triggering deaths, returns to Morocco, and a fast political reaction. Also: Rescuers in Pakistan recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after an avalanche on Broad Peak, while other climbers remain missing an
B1 English News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude AI models broke into three organisations during cyber tests after a mistake let them reach the live internet. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages.
Today’s English focus: is going to spread = is likely to spre
B1 English News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks
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In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake killed at least 13 people, with rescue crews searching rubble and officials warning residents to stay alert. Also: BTS say they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, after the new Asian pop prize and the band's global-language mix sparked debate.
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B1 English News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los Aguilas
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In this episode: Ecuador police move into gang-controlled areas and confront corruption inside their own system. Also: Investigators in Kenya look for the cause of 14 elephant deaths near Amboseli National Park.
Today’s English focus: in the pay of - paid by someone secretly or dishonestly = paid by someone secretly or dishonestly.
B1 English News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to Flee
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In this episode: Wildfires near Bordeaux and across Spain are forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate, while smoke is making daily life harder in the city. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, describes the condition as unpredictable, and says she will keep singing after recent cancer surgery.
Today’s English focus: are
B1 English News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again
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In this episode: China's chipmaker CXMT surges on its stock market debut, becoming mainland China's most valuable listed firm. Also: Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price in Blackpool and breaks Phil Taylor's Matchplay average records.
Today’s English focus: has just made = has just made. Vocabulary: the debut (the first public appearanc
B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars
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In this episode: Inside a notorious prison in Cameroon, inmates record songs and music videos with Jail Time Records, turning prison life into a strange music scene with fans far beyond the walls. Also: Love Island UK shows how dating habits are changing, as women make the first move and old rules about who should act first start t
B1 English News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners
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In this episode: The US puts new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, while officials cite forced-labour concerns and a trade expert. Also: The ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, with members voting 82 in favour and Khan saying he
B1 English News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride
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In this episode: Elon Musk tells people to keep going as fears grow about AI speed, safety risks, and a new OpenAI security scare. Also: China's animal lovers push back after a brutal dog-killing case, taking their campaign against censorship and cruelty overseas.
Today’s English focus: even if I wanted to stop it = even if I wante
B1 English News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative
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In this episode: Google's revenue is still growing, but its free cash flow has turned negative as AI spending climbs toward $205 billion and investors react. Also: In Nigeria, white foam on a busy highway draws crowds, while authorities warn people to stay back and tests continue.
Today’s English focus: have been stopping = to have
B1 English News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s
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In this episode: France has passed a law that will block social media for under-15s, with age checks for all users coming in stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces possible jail and a fine over ants used in desserts.
Today’s English focus: be used for = to be for a purpose. Vocabulary: law (official
B1 English News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise
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In this episode: Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after Yahya Sinwar was killed, and the episode explains why this change matters for the group's direction and peace talks. Also: The US carries out another round of strikes against Iran after American soldiers died, while Iran responds around the Strait of Hormu
B1 English News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast
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In this episode: A US health investigation hit a setback after a test on iceberg lettuce was found to be a false positive, while officials still do not know the exact source of the parasite. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far and dozens still missing.
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B1 English News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers
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In this episode: Laos says it still cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol, and the case now centres on missing autopsies, limited forensic evidence, and charges. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child through surrogacy abroad, a move that clashed with Germany's ba
B1 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
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In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires spreads into US cities. Also: China criticises the UK's move to bring British Steel into public hands and says it hurt Chinese investors' confidence.
Today’s English focus: is being brought into public hands = is being brought into publi
B1 English News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner
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In this episode: Fifa is reviewing match reports after Argentina's players held up a banner backing their claim to the Falklands. Also: Australia says Laos should face tougher charges over the methanol deaths of six backpackers.
Today’s English focus: is going to decide = be going to. Vocabulary: charge (an official accusation in a
B1 English News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat
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In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better pay and safer conditions during extreme summer heat. Also: French MPs vote to create a tightly limited assisted dying law after years of debate.
Today’s English focus: will be = will be. Vocabulary: deliveries (trips or packages being taken from one place
B1 English News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires
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In this episode: Seven Britons are among the 13 people confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain, with victims from several countries. Also: A Singapore court orders Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages to two ministers after a defamation ruling over a property-deals article.
Today’s English focus: as a whole = looking at
B1 English News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire
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In this episode: A fire tore through a bar in Bangkok, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 critically injured after smoke, panic, and darkness filled the room. Also: In Yellowstone, a bull bison charged a grandfather and sent him into the air after he and his grandson got too close for a photo.
Today’s English focus: to sprea
B1 English News | Hectares Burn as Fire Near Paris Spreads
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In this episode: Firefighting planes are rushed to a forest blaze near Fontainebleau, where 800 hectares burn and roads are partly closed. Also: Mitch McConnell explains his absence after a fall and mild pneumonia, saying he will not return to the Senate quite yet.
Today’s English focus: quite yet = not now, and probably not very s
B1 English News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation
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In this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to people linked to Havana Syndrome, a mystery illness reported by spies, diplomats, and their families. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed all 44 kidnapped pupils and teachers, while families wait to be reunited after two months of fear.
Today’s English focus: to abduct
B1 English News | Inside South Korea's 30-hour Dating Retreat
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In this episode: A crypto-backed micronation in Liberland says people can buy more influence over leadership on disputed land between Serbia and Croatia. Also: In South Korea, 12 singles join a 30-hour dating retreat run by monks at a Buddhist temple.
Today’s English focus: to vote = to choose someone or something in an election or
B1 English News | Spain Wildfire Leaves 11 Dead and 19 Missing
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In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, left 19 missing, and forced firefighters to battle a fast-moving blaze. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine after six days of mourning.
Today’s English focus: spread = to move or grow over a
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