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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 | 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
A2 English News | Can South Korea's Kospi Keep Its Wild Ride Going?
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In this episode: A South Korean investor loses about $14,000 in one month after putting home money into tech shares, as the Kospi swings wildly with AI excitement and fear. Also: Millions gather across Spain to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century, cheering as the
A2 English News | Can WHO Stop the Ebola Outbreak?
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In this episode: The WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with thousands of cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report strong new evidence that glueballs may exist, using results from the BES III experiment.
Today’s English focus: under control, mana
A2 English News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?
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In this episode: Zambia votes in a key election as people worry about prices, debt, and daily life. Also: A midwife drives across Alabama to help Black moms and babies in care deserts.
Today’s English focus: is seen as, is understood or thought to be = is understood or thought to be. Vocabulary:
A2 English News | Can Nvidia Turn $500bn Into AI Growth?
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In this episode: Nvidia says major investors will help fund $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres and chip factories. Also: Chinese courts back some workers replaced by AI, but many people still worry about jobs and contracts.
Today’s English focus: be going to build, to plan to bu
A2 English News | Demi Vollering Wins the Tour Again
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In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France for a second time after a strong final stage in Nice, with tears after the finish and a clear overall lead. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, more than 2,000 years old, with hundreds of amphorae carryin
A2 English News | Will Wednesday's Solar Eclipse Reach Your Area?
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In this episode: A solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday in parts of Europe and the U.S., with total and partial views in different places. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter safety rules, and riders may face fines if they do not wear a helmet and vest.
Today’s English focus: will see = to
A2 English News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?
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In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the only approved Ebola vaccine to see if it can help against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement saying an attack on one will be treated as an attac
A2 English News | Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million
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In this episode: A thrift store chain uses AI to help keep prices steady and low across many items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change protections for young users.
Today’s English focus: will appeal, to ask a higher court to look at a decision again = to ask a hig
A2 English News | Seven Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas
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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. Also: Seven more beluga whales reach San Antonio after a long rescue trip from Canada.
Today’s English focus: have been approved, approved by an official group and still true now = approved by an official gr
A2 English News | Spain's Ceuta Crisis Pushes EU to Back Its Response
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In this episode: Spain says most of the 72,000 people who crossed into Ceuta were sent back, and the EU then praised Spain's quick response after a tense meeting. Also: Wildfires in southern France exposed about 400 old war shells in Le Porge, with explosions heard and some areas still closed.
To
A2 English News | Nepal Mourns Climber Nirmal Purja After Avalanche
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In this episode: Nepal mourns Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills ten climbers, including six Nepalese members of the expedition. Also: Michigan confirms the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 45 states.
Today’s English focus: be going to, for a plan or future a
A2 English News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?
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In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran may begin on Monday, after he called off planned strikes and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenage boy is on trial for the murder of a schoolmate, in a case linked to social media concerns.
Today’s English focus: be accused of = to say someone
A2 English News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities
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In this episode: Italy puts almost all major cities on the highest heat alert, with Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples among the places told to stay indoors, avoid direct sunlight, and drink plenty. Also: Uganda clears its last Ebola patient while DR Congo's outbreak grows worse, with deaths passing 1,500 and health workers credi
A2 English News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence
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In this episode: FIFA says it will keep pushing a plan to sell stakes in some competitions, even after UEFA and CONCACAF pushed back. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year sentence, and he leaves jail in Lima.
Today’s English focus: is going to continue = to plan to continue. Vocabulary: Sentence
A2 English News | Claude AI Hacked Three Firms in Tests
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three firms during security testing after a setup error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned.
Today’s English focus: be going to + verb = a pla
A2 English News | Will Trump Put New Controls on AI?
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In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material still online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine.
Today’s English focus: be looking at = to be considering. Voca
A2 English News | Japan's Kyushu Island Quake Hits Homes and Power
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In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit over leaked music and studio footage, saying hackers stole unreleased songs and sold them online.
Today’s English focus:
A2 English News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks
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In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s English focus: will not be al
A2 English News | Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force 55,000 to Leave
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In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tariff changes slow sales, while it prepares for a Hong Kong listing.
Today’s English focus: was moving = was moving. Vocabulary: evacuated (
A2 English News | ,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
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In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-week protest after the education minister resigns, and supporters celebrate in Delhi.
Today’s English focus: have left = to have recently l
A2 English News | What Happens to the Trafficked Babies Now?
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In this episode: A court in Indonesia convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the future of at least 12 babies in Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions to respond faster to armed groups and kidnappings.
Today’s English focus: has approved = a recent offi
A2 English News | India Activist Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days
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In this episode: Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla see big share drops as investors worry about huge AI spending and future profits. Also: In India, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after talks and fears of possible violence.
Today’s English focus: is going to spend = is going to spend. Vocabulary:
A2 English News | US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Deal
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In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark nuclear deal that could give American firms greater access and raise questions about uranium enrichment. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a Nazi pilgrimage spot.
Today’s English focus: is being used = is being used. Vo
A2 English News | Trump's 50% Tariffs Put Canada on Alert
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In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi after a police crackdown on protesters calling for education reforms and the education minister's resignation.
Today’s English focus: al
A2 English News | Ryanair Profits Drop as Fuel Costs Rise
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In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensions over Red Sea shipping.
Today’s English focus: were covered = were protected by an agreement. Vocabulary: profits (money a company kee
A2 English News | Can a Food Delivery Rider Win China's Top Literary Prize?
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In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems inspired by life on the job. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 terror attack.
Today’s English focus: has won = won and still matters now. Vocabulary: poem (a short piece of writing with rhythm and feeling
A2 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Fire Smoke
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In this episode: In Russia, more people are using cash again because mobile internet shutdowns make card payments harder, and some businesses are trying to avoid tax. Also: Smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into US cities, and Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over the air quality.
Today’s English focus: be under p
A2 English News | Magnitude 7.3 Quake Strikes Off Mexico
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In this episode: The European Union proposes slower carbon cuts for businesses, with some industries getting more time before stricter rules apply. Also: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Mexico triggers a tsunami warning, and officials later say the danger has passed.
Today’s English focus: have been reported = news wording for
A2 English News | White House Staffer Faces Betting Probe
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In this episode: A White House teleprompter operator is accused of using secret speech information to place bets on what President Trump would say, with nearly $100,000 at stake on Kalshi. Also: Uganda's last Ebola patient has left hospital, starting a 42-day countdown while the WHO warns the outbreak is still growing fast in
A2 English News | Why More Countries Now Prefer China Over the US
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In this episode: A new Pew study says more people in 25 of 36 countries now view China more favourably than the US, with Xi Jinping scoring higher than Donald Trump. Also: Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirm a new monkey species with pinkish-orange lips, found high in the forest canopy.
Today’s English focus
A2 English News | Wife Holds Husband Back on Ryanair Flight
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In this episode: US lawmakers pass a bill that could make daylight saving time permanent, but the Senate still needs to look at it. Also: A Ryanair passenger is nearly pulled out of a window, and his wife says two other travellers helped bring him back inside.
Today’s English focus: take up = to start discussing something. Voc
A2 English News | Ted Lasso Actor Makes Pro Debut
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In this episode: A Ted Lasso actor makes his first professional football appearance in the United States after a long break from the game. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove its president, with a major constitutional change and a possible court fight ahead.
Today’s English focus: take office = to start an official job
A2 English News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Leave
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In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to evacuate and disrupting schools, work, and transport. Also: Veteran BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey dies aged 93 after a long career reporting on five popes.
Today’s English focus: weaken = to become less strong. Vocabulary: die Evakuie
A2 English News | A 20m Dinosaur Found in Thailand
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In this episode: Scientists in Thailand have found a new plant-eating dinosaur, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, from fossils in Kalasin Province. It may have lived 150 million years ago and reached 20. Also: Donald Trump let a major U.S. housing bill become law without signing it. The law aims to lower housing costs and increase sup
A2 English News | Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft
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In this episode: Apple files a federal lawsuit, accusing OpenAI and two employees of using secret company information. Also: At a Buddhist temple in South Korea, 12 men and 12 women join a 30-hour dating retreat.
Today’s English focus: take part in = to join an activity or event. Vocabulary: the retreat (a short stay away from
A2 English News | Why Traffic Through Hormuz Is Falling
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In this episode: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply after new strikes, as oil and gas tankers avoid the route. Also: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, kills at least 28 people and triggers a major rescue response.
Today’s English focus: held strictly accountable = made strongly responsibl
A2 English News | Can AI Workers Keep Driving San Francisco Prices Up?
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In this episode: Scientists study bumblebees and find behaviour that may look a little like feelings. Also: San Francisco home prices hit a record high as wealthy AI workers help push them up.
Today’s English focus: instead of = in place of or rather than. Vocabulary: median (the middle value in a group), renovated (repaired a
A2 English News | Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Flee Southern France
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In this episode: A wildfire near the French Pyrenees has forced more than 10,000 people to leave their homes, with strong winds making the fire more dangerous. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction in France's highest court, with her electronic tag on hold for now.
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A2 English News | Over 1,000 Arrested in Global Human Trafficking Crackdown
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In this episode: Interpol coordinates arrests in 59 countries during a major human trafficking operation. Also: Australian officials investigate six mysterious space objects found on a Queensland beach.
Today’s English focus: appear = to seem. Vocabulary: wash up (to be brought to a beach by the sea), hazardous (dangerous or n
A2 English News | Why Europe Is Getting Hotter and Hotter
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In this episode: Europe breaks June heat records as scientists link stronger heatwaves to human-made climate change. Also: Bangladesh seeks Chinese investment while trying to improve strained relations with India.
Today’s English focus: improve = to become better, or to make something better. Vocabulary: heatwave (several very
A2 English News | Ukraine Hits Russia's St Petersburg Oil Terminal
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In this episode: Extreme heat cancels Fourth of July events across the United States. Also: Ukraine says it hit a major oil terminal in St Petersburg.
Today’s English focus: was hit and were cancelled = passive forms used when the action is more important than who did it. Vocabulary: cancel (to decide that an event will not ha
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