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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English.Find more at bbclearningenglish.comFollow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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India tunnel rescue
All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.
05:44
29/11/2023
Bad bosses make people quit
New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.
06:44
22/11/2023
Iceland prepares for volcano
A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.
05:52
15/11/2023
Israel-Gaza War: One month on
It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.
05:59
08/11/2023
Friends say goodbye to Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.
05:43
01/11/2023
Nature destroying nature
A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.
05:50
25/10/2023
Amazon water emergency
The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.
06:02
18/10/2023
Junk food addiction
Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.
05:55
11/10/2023
Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel
The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.
05:52
04/10/2023
Lego gives up on recycled bricks
Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.
05:54
27/09/2023
Improving maths with music
Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.
06:19
20/09/2023
Rubiales quits: Kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.
05:22
13/09/2023
Banning 'steak'
Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.
06:33
06/09/2023
Is laughing good for your heart?
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
05:27
30/08/2023
Antarctic ice melting
Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.
06:28
23/08/2023
Shift work linked to depression
A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.
06:16
16/08/2023
Green flights? Impossible
Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.
06:22
09/08/2023
Trump charged for third time
Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.
06:31
02/08/2023
8 ways to live longer
A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.
06:23
26/07/2023
Alzheimer's drug hope
New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.
05:53
19/07/2023
Hottest week ever
The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.
05:33
12/07/2023
Fukushima water release
The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
06:38
05/07/2023
Rainforests: Destruction gets worse
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
06:13
28/06/2023
Naps: Good for your brain?
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
05:48
21/06/2023
Could we live to 140?
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
06:49
14/06/2023
New blood test for 50 cancers
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
05:43
07/06/2023
Can diet improve memory?
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
06:16
31/05/2023
First Arab woman in space
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
05:15
24/05/2023
Japan learns to smile again
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
05:22
17/05/2023
King Charles's Coronation
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
06:02
10/05/2023
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
06:03
03/05/2023
Sudan crisis
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
05:52
26/04/2023
Life on Pacific garbage patch
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
06:07
19/04/2023
Exam cheating with AI
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
06:27
12/04/2023
Trump arrested
Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.
06:31
05/04/2023
Prince Harry: Why was he in court?
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
06:19
29/03/2023
Could caffeine cut obesity?
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
05:31
22/03/2023
Joe Biden breaks oil promise
No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.
06:13
15/03/2023
No university for Afghan women
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
05:28
08/03/2023
US & Canada Government TikTok bans
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
05:44
01/03/2023
Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
06:11
22/02/2023
Ozone layer improving
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
06:39
15/02/2023
'Spy balloon' row
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
05:59
08/02/2023
'Love hormone': New study
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
05:57
01/02/2023
'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
06:06
25/01/2023
Global economy slows down
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
06:48
18/01/2023
Prince Harry's book
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
06:42
11/01/2023
Warmest January day ever
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
06:45
04/01/2023
Review of 2022
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
06:34
23/12/2022
Plastic-eating worms
Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?
07:38
21/12/2022
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