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Improve your English every day with real news stories. LinguaWire English A2 delivers short daily episodes in clear, accessible English designed for elementary learners. Each episode covers two current news stories with a vocabulary recap at the end. Visit linguawire.com for the full transcript, translations, vocabulary notebook, and practice questions.
Episodes
A2 English News | AI Doubts Wipe Nearly $1 Trillion From Nasdaq
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In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: A technology share sell-off pushes US markets lower, with nearly $1 trillion lost from the Nasdaq in one week.
Today’s English focus: weaker than = less strong or less good
A2 English News | US Economy Grows 3.4% Despite Inflation Pressure
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In this episode: The US offers Iran sanctions relief if it makes nuclear promises, while talks aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, but high inflation and rising costs still pressure many people.
Today’s English focus: them = object pronoun mean
A2 English News | Why the Fed Paused Despite Rising US Inflation
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates between 3.75 and 4 percent, even as inflation reaches 3.7 percent. Also: President Trump plans to ease methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from lower-producing wells.
Today’s English focus: Had the bank alr
A2 English News | Climate Change Linked to Nearly 3 Million Deaths
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In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots that may belong to noncitizen voters. Also: A new Lancet report says climate change is a global health emergency, with nearly 3 million linked deaths from 2016 to 2023.
Today’s English focus:
A2 English News | Trump's Oil Holdings Jumped 43 Percent During War
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In this episode: The war on Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security and next year's harvests. Also: President Trump's oil and gas holdings increased in value by an average of 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold stocks.
Today’s English foc
A2 English News | Trump Chooses Between Talks and More Action Against Iran
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In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action. Iran says messages are still reaching the United States, but both sides warn that strikes could return. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Justice Department's voting lawsuit against California but makes
A2 English News | Ireland's 85-Person Village Wins Tidy Towns Prize
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Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Ballinahown in Ireland won the 2026 Tidy Towns competition. Its 85 residents volunteer together, with young people helping to care for parks, a playground, and a new. Also: US officials pla
A2 English News | U.S. Sends Third Aircraft Carrier as Iran Tensions Rise
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In this episode: The United States sends more military forces to the Middle East as possible preparations for an attack on Iran continue. Also: Researchers find serious PHP security flaws that could affect websites around the world.
Today’s English focus: can affect, can have an effect on = can a
A2 English News | Hormuz Attacks Push Oil to $112 a Barrel
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In this episode: The Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections. Also: Oil prices rise to $112 a barrel after attacks in Saudi Arabia and near the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: came = arrived or happened in the past. Vocabulary: supply (
A2 English News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near
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In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says peace talks may restart. Also: Governments take websites offline after serious security problems are found in PHP.
Today’s English focus: Past perfect: had existed = had existed before a time in the past. Vocabulary: Attacker
A2 English News | European Union Puts Arctic Security First
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In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, with plans for a maritime security hub and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: wants, to
A2 English News | Iran War Keeps Oil Above $105
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In this episode: Netanyahu says Israel and the United States still have work to do regarding Iran. Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran, while attacks near the Strait of Hormuz keep oil prices. Also: El Niño is changing weather around the world. Indonesia faces its worst wildfire season since
A2 English News | Why Trump Paused Russia Sanctions for 60 Days
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In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace talks going, while Ukraine objects. Also: A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans before the US midterm elections.
Today’s English focus: larger than = bigger than. Vocabulary: Poll (a set of questions that asks people what they
A2 English News | How Vietnamese Refugees Built a New Museum in Melbourne
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Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: A new museum in Melbourne shares the history of Vietnamese refugees and the Vietnamese-Australian community after a ten-year campaign. Also: Divers found a critically endangered fan mussel near Valent
A2 English News | Why Ukraine Hit Russia's Oil Refinery Near Moscow
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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery as the energy ceasefire breaks down. Also: Amazon deforestation falls to its lowest level since records began, before Brazil's presidential runoff.
Today’s English focus: lower than = below or less than. Vocabulary: Deforestation (cutting do
A2 English News | Yemen Palace Hit by Five Houthi Missiles
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In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unhurt, while the Houthis and the. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voter
A2 English News | Why US Families Are Paying More at the Pump
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In this episode: US prices rose 3.7% in September, as gasoline and diesel became much more expensive. Also: Eight US states sued OpenAI, saying ChatGPT harmed children and misled parents about safety.
Today’s English focus: can plus a verb = can do something. Vocabulary: sue (to take a person or
A2 English News | IPCC Climate Report Could Be Delayed Until 2029
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In this episode: Houthi officials threaten a painful response if the United States supports Saudi Arabia's attacks in Yemen. At least 20 people have been killed, and oil prices rose above 105. Also: Some countries want the IPCC's AR7 climate report delayed from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable coun
A2 English News | Why the EU Is Limiting Chinese Hybrid Cars
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In this episode: The EU will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 a year. Also: A cyberattack made refrigerators warmer at French supermarkets, spoiling food.
Today’s English focus: made = made or caused. Vocabulary: Target (to choose something for an attack), Affect (to cause a cha
A2 English News | Can Iran and the US Still Make Peace?
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In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace terms is inadequate after another attack on Riyadh airport. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and asks major AI companies to improve safety.
Today’s English focus: had given = had given. Vocabulary: Theft (stealing), Enemy (a person
A2 English News | Turtle Eggs Bring New Life to Australian Wetlands
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Sunday special: two stories from the English-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, rescued turtles returned to a wetland in New South Wales, where more than 250 eggs are being incubated. Also: In Bendigo, a 300-kilogram grand piano was due to go underground for a concert
A2 English News | Shein UK Sales Reach £2.58 Billion
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In this episode: Nikon names a new winner after disqualifying a microscope video over AI use. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion and overtake Asos.
Today’s English focus: shows = to show. Vocabulary: workforce (all the people who work for a company), retailer (a business that sells
A2 English News | Amazon Leo Reaches 1,000 Satellites in Space Internet Race
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In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite for Amazon Leo and plans to start commercial space internet service within weeks. Also: A UK study says Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget damaged mental wellbeing.
Today’s English focus: Past simple f
A2 English News | Can Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenge AI Giants?
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In this episode: Mistral presents its one-trillion-parameter Le Chonk model as a strong, open-weight rival to leading AI models, with uses in coding, cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance, and. Also: Researchers say Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025,
A2 English News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice
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In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and high-energy neutrinos from space. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Today’s English focus: will hold = will hold. Vocab
A2 English News | Brazil Election Heads to a Runoff After Close Vote
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places because of privacy concerns. Also: Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil's first election round, but he and Lula da Silva will face a run-off on 25 October.
Today’s English focus: did not receive, did not
A2 English News | Elfyn Evans Wins Britain's Rally Title After Final-Corner Drama
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the World Rally Championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: People in rural Queensland debate a huge AI data centre plan near Dalby.
Today’s English focus: Articles = the, a, and an. Vocabulary: site (a place where something is bu
A2 English News | Polymarket Takes $77,507 in Bank Failure Bets
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In this episode: Golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and avoids most military service in South Korea. Also: Polymarket allows $77,507 in bets on whether HSBC, Lloyds, and other major banks will fail.
Today’s English focus: can use = is able to use. Vocabulary: worry (a feeling that something bad
A2 English News | G7 Releases 100 Million Barrels to Ease Fuel Prices
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In this episode: Researchers say the popular Chinese AI program Qwen avoids sensitive topics about China and may spread China-friendly views. Also: The G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease tight supplies and lower fuel prices.
Today’s English focus: had threatened =
A2 English News | Why Google Is Sending AI Chips Into Space
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In this episode: Google tests four AI chips on a satellite for future data centers in space. Also: A new AI beats a top Stratego player by guessing hidden pieces.
Today’s English focus: it = it. Vocabulary: satellite (satellite), radiation (radiation), shade (shade).
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A2 English News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone
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In this episode: Eli Lilly says a new three-hormone drug combination helped people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose up to 23.3% of their weight in 48 weeks, more than tirzepatide alone. Also: A Nikon microscope video won a science contest, but scientists are questioning whether AI was used i
A2 English News | Why Spain Protests Helped an Elderly Tenant
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In this episode: A New York startup tests gene-editing tools in human embryos to prevent serious diseases, while the work raises safety and ethical questions. Also: Large protests in Spain help an 87-year-old woman regain a lower rent and return to her Madrid home, but the housing crisis continue
A2 English News | Nvidia Builds a Safety Net for AI Agents
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In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform that can stop AI agents from going rogue. Also: California bans sales of single-use battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.
Today’s English focus: released = released. Vocabulary: sandbox (a safe, separate place for testin
A2 English News | How Spain Won 17 Football Titles in Five Years
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In this episode: Spain wins its 17th world and European football title in five years, with success across men's, women's, and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules, allowing Switzerland to continue imposing sanctions without United Nations approval.
Today’s English focu
A2 English News | Wakefield Shock Rugby League With 33-6 Win
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In this episode: Wakefield beat Wigan 33-6 to reach the Grand Final for the first time. Also: Tesla starts making its Semi truck, but charging gaps remain a problem.
Today’s English focus: will play = will play. Vocabulary: Relegation (moving down to a lower sports division), Treble (winning thre
A2 English News | Why Pope Leo XIV Fears AI Could Change Humanity
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In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that AI and new technology could weaken human values during his visit to France. Also: New research finds no clear sign that AI has caused large job losses or lower hiring among recent college graduates.
Today’s English focus: can plus the base verb = to talk a
A2 English News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites
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In this episode: NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids.
Every episode ends with a English language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained in Engli
A2 English News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome
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In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, flyover, and talks about trade, AI, Taiwan, and climate. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age checks really stop children from seeing adult content.
Today’s English focus: The system u
A2 English News | Can Aurora Reach Profitability by 2028?
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In this episode: Aurora grows its driverless truck fleet in Texas and aims for profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse climbs the App Store as AI shopping tools take off.
Today’s English focus: believes, thinks something is true = to believe. Vocabulary: road (street or highway), fleet (group of vehicl
A2 English News | Hundreds of Flights Disrupted by a Cut Fiber Line
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In this episode: Australia joins more than 20 countries calling for human control over fast-growing AI. Also: A cut fibre cable in New Jersey causes hundreds of flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
Today’s English focus: were canceled = were canceled. Vocabulary: cable (thick wire or lin
A2 English News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s
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In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says life expectancy may rise, with more people living into their nineties. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains and extra seats planned.
Today’s English focus: life expectancy at birth was forecast to reach almost 9
A2 English News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
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In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The deal appears to expand US military access, but it falls short of total control. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar soon. He also calls fears about AI a hoax, whil
A2 English News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
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In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike does not renew its long partnership. On says this is its first football signing, and it also names Thierry Henry as director of football. Also: An American poll shows people worry AI can harm people and take jobs, but most do not want to
A2 English News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
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In this episode: King Charles warns that AI must stay safe and not fall into the wrong hands. Also: A researcher finds a very old Odyssey fragment hidden in a library book.
Today’s English focus: dates to about 300 AD, is from about 300 AD = is from about 300 AD. Vocabulary: the fragment (a small
A2 English News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in more than three years. The episode explains the small rate move, why borrowing can get more expensive, and why. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court. The episode explains what the court did, w
A2 English News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
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In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, and officials are checking where it came from. Also: GM will launch new pickup software with redesigned Silverado and Sierra trucks, with simpler controls and a phone-like screen.
Today’s English focus: will l
A2 English News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
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In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna meeting after Austria revoked his visa and Iran called it a rights violation. Also: Finland joined France's Forward Deterrence Initiative to strengthen European security and add another layer of nuclear cooperation.
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A2 English News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
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In this episode: A new John Deere repair service lets one reporter fix a tractor with a laptop, but farmers are not all convinced. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with an emotional first show and a long run ahead.
Today’s English focus: was late to start, began l
A2 English News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
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In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and they now face France with a 35-game winning streak on the line. Also: New UK graduate data shows AI may be making coding and software jobs harder to get for computer science students, with few
A2 English News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory
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In this episode: The US Open women's final pits Aryna Sabalenka against Elena Rybakina in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title and Rybakina set to become world number one. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the episode explains the shofar: an animal horn blown like a trumpet
A2 English News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing?
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In this episode: Macy's says its sales improved and it raised its full-year forecast. Also: Android now helps people move logins between password managers.
Today’s English focus: be and have, to use be and have for facts and now = to use be and have for facts and now. Vocabulary: quarter (a three
A2 English News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win?
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In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back from a bad start in New York and reaches the US Open semifinals after saving two match points. Also: Scientists find very old signs that people in Indonesia may have used mind-altering betel nuts 25,000 years ago.
Today’s English focus: did Gauff say anythi
A2 English News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone?
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In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus at the Sept. 9 event, with pressure to prove progress on AI and phone sales. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are growing fast, with almost one in ten cigarettes illegal and big raids in Belgium a
A2 English News | Why Rubio Is Visiting 3 Latin American Countries
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In this episode: A top U.S. official travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet their new presidents and talk about aid, security, and trade. Also: A new TSA program lets some TSA PreCheck members go past airport security without a plane ticket to visit gates, shops, and restaurants.
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A2 English News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People
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In this episode: After 9/11, Gander in Newfoundland sheltered 7,000 stranded passengers and crew when 38 planes landed there. Also: Jamaica sends a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking about legacy and restitution.
Today’s English focus: made fast decisions = to make fast decision
A2 English News | Is OpenAI Crossing the AI Line?
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In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while safety experts worry about control and a possible $850 billion stock sale. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two othe
A2 English News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last
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In this episode: A Dutch phone maker sells a $650 phone built for long life and easy repair. It has modular parts, so people can open it, fix it, and keep using it for years. Fairphone says the. Also: Researchers finish a second full map of a fruit fly brain. The connectome shows every neuron and
A2 English News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?
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In this episode: India's internet depends on many undersea cables that land very close together near Mumbai, so one hidden weak spot could slow data traffic even if the system reroutes through. Also: France says 2026 was its hottest summer ever, with long heatwaves, low rainfall, excess deaths, a
A2 English News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?
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In this episode: India's internet has a hidden weak spot near Mumbai, where many submarine cables land in one small area. The episode explains why a break there could slow traffic, even if the. Also: France says this summer was its hottest ever, with several heatwaves, many excess deaths, low rai
A2 English News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court
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In this episode: Police in Minneapolis are investigating a deadly shooting in an apartment building. Two people are dead, several others are injured, and police officers were also hurt. Also: A US judge rejected a plan to force Google to sell its ad exchange. Google keeps AdX for now, after the c
A2 English News | Ikea Cuts Prices as Shoppers Feel the Squeeze
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In this episode: Ikea lowers prices on hundreds of products in Europe to help shoppers with higher living costs. It spends about 1.2 billion euros, with some items cut by up to 28 percent, but. Also: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Defense Secretary Pete He
A2 English News | Turkmenistan Starts Fixing 8 Methane Leaks
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In this episode: Turkmenistan starts fixing methane mega-leaks at old oil and gas sites, with eight leaks already stopped. Also: NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to widen our view of the Universe.
Today’s English focus: lifted off = left the ground = left the ground. Vocabulary
A2 English News | Can Australia Free Oscar Jenkins From Russia?
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In this episode: Australia is working with Russia to try to get Oscar Jenkins released, while officials stay careful about a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots mostly push back against false foreign propaganda, but AI summaries at the top of search results do worse.
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A2 English News | Can Nepal Find the Thousands Still Missing?
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In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll rises, and more than 3,000 people are still missing as rescue work continues. Also: One Nation says its win in a Western Australia byelection shows politics is changing.
Today’s English focus: have been rescued, have been saved and taken to safety = have
A2 English News | Can the UK Keep Up in the AI Race?
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In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI creates more network traffic. Also: Some American businesses are getting tariff refunds, but many consumers say they never got their money back.
Today’s English focus: to keep p
A2 English News | Can Ghana Keep Children Vaccinated Without US Aid?
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In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health funding gap, and cuts to US aid could slow vaccine outreach, cold storage, and visits to children in hard-to-reach places. Also: More than 80 UK performers want a new law to protect voices from AI cloning, while the government says it will consu
A2 English News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to calm tensions and reopen talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could quickly replace many jobs in law, medicine, offices, and factories.
Today’s English focus: be going to change, will change in the futur
A2 English News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to discuss easing tensions and restarting talks with the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could change work fast and put many jobs at risk.
Today’s English focus: be going to, used for a plan or likely future events = to plan to /
A2 English News | Why Anwar's Taiwan Remarks Matter for Malaysia
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In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate after saying Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned foreign policy and its ties with China, Taiwan, and the. Also: Firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery backup after a major blackout showed how costly po
A2 English News | Can OpenAI Slow Down AI Before It Gets Risky?
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In this episode: OpenAI slows its AI work to improve safety after a risky test and a model that got online. Also: Three new theme parks will be built near Paris in a big France-Saudi deal, with one park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
Today’s English focus: will be built = something planned for the fu
A2 English News | One 9/11 Victim Is Identified After 25 Years
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In this episode: New York identifies one 9/11 victim after 25 years using DNA and family tree research, and the city says it will keep trying to name more of the nearly 3,000 dead. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission until 2027, saying the launch is not ready and likely waiting for bett
A2 English News | Mice Lose Synapses but Keep Their Memories
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In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state, and more than half of their synapses disappeared, but the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open, after Serena missed the singles wildcard and Alc
A2 English News | Japan Executes Man for Killing 5 People
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In this episode: Japan executes a man for killing five people at a pachinko parlor, as debate grows over capital punishment and secrecy. Also: Australia passes new laws that may force big tech companies to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy.
Today’s English focus: are going to make dea
A2 English News | Brazil's Big AI Bet Faces US-China Balancing Act
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In this episode: Brazil plans a big AI investment while working with both US and Chinese tech. Also: DR Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as infections rise.
Today’s English focus: is going to invest, plans to put money into = plans to put money into. Vocabulary: investment (money put into a
A2 English News | Israel Faces a Big Wave of Emigration
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In this episode: Amazon plans to expand its delivery drones to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, while more flights may also mean more noise for neighborhoods. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country in three years, with political uncertainty and security worries driv
A2 English News | Unitree Shares Jump Over 600% on Market Debut
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In this episode: Unitree lists in Shanghai and its shares jump more than 600%. Also: AI music tools raise a fight over who gets paid and why.
Today’s English focus: is going to change, will change in the future = will change in the future. Vocabulary: shares (pieces of a company that people can b
A2 English News | Can Petlibro Win Back Pet Owners After Outage?
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In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeder app stopped working, why some pets were left hungry, and how the company is trying to fix trust after the outage. Also: Cities are changing their rules for data centers as people protest higher power rates, bigger costs for large users,
A2 English News | Hawaii Faces Flooding After Lala Weakens
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In this episode: A storm in Hawaii weakens, but heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds still cause damage and rescue work. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes the deadliest outbreak in the country's history.
Today’s English focus: has weakened, became less strong before no
A2 English News | Why Electric Bikes Are Catching On in Nigeria
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In this episode: In Gombe, riders are switching to electric bikes because petrol is much more expensive, and they say the bikes can save fuel and maintenance costs. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not only the first-born son, can inherit the throne.
A2 English News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?
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In this episode: Zambia's election counting starts again after reports of attacks on polling staff and stolen ballot papers, with officials aiming to announce results by Sunday. Also: Heart Aerospace's X1 test flight lasted nearly half an hour, used just $5 of electricity, and showed progress for
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