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President Zelensky met President Trump days after Trump met President Putin in Alaska. Learn about this news story with Pippa and Georgie. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: http
2025-08-20
Charity Prostate Cancer UK says some people are being treated when they don't need to be. Learn about this news story with Phil and Pippa. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: http
2025-08-13
80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The aim was to force a quick end to World War Two. The bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshim
2025-08-06
There have been military clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with civilians killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Phil. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https:
2025-07-30
A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng
2025-07-23
What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised? Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/lea
2025-07-16
Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-
2025-07-09
Many European countries are experiencing an extreme heatwave. Beth and Phil discuss and teach vocabulary. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
2025-07-02
A ceasefire is in place after over a week of missile strikes between Israel and Iran. Learn about this news story with Neil and Pippa. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://
2025-06-25
Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran. In response, Iran has launched strikes on Israel. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe
2025-06-18