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Sep 30, 2026 · 8:07
An independent review into mental health has found a rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders among the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:53
US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping will meet in a summit at the White House this week for the first time since 2023, following on from a President Trump’s…
Sep 16, 2026 · 8:25
Head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, published an essay explaining how he feared that humans could lose control of AI systems. Following recent hacking incidents Amodei said that it…
Sep 9, 2026 · 8:24
A transplanted pig kidney has worked inside a patient for a record nine months. Learn about this news story in simpler English with Becca and Phil. Get a worksheet for this…
Sep 2, 2026 · 8:39
More than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week’s flash floods on the border of Nepal and Tibet, according to Nepal’s disaster agency. Almost 4,000 people are…
Aug 26, 2026 · 8:34
AI has been hacking other companies during tests, causing fears over safety. There’s been a series of hacks by AI software in recent months. A hack is when secure technology is…
Aug 19, 2026 · 7:58
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has gone on trial, accused of breaking state and federal laws around child privacy. The trial is expected to last around six…
Aug 12, 2026 · 9:23
Many parts of Europe will experience a solar eclipse, when the Moon blocks the light from the Sun, on Wednesday evening. It will be the first in Europe since 1999. Total eclipses…
Aug 5, 2026 · 8:19
Around 60,000 migrants swam around the border from Morocco into Ceuta, part of Spain. Spanish officials said almost all those who reached the enclave have now returned, but at…
Jul 30, 2026 · 7:50
New PlayStation games will no longer be released on discs from January 2028, the gaming giant has announced. It’s owner Sony said that games will still be able to be bought in…
Jul 22, 2026 · 8:23
Trust in news around the world is the lowest it's ever been since annual reports began in 2015. The 2026 Digital News Report, published by the Reuters Institute suggests that…
Jul 15, 2026 · 8:02
New studies suggest that coffee can help our brain in many ways - one of which is preventing memory diseases such as dementia. Learn English from headlines about this new…
Jul 8, 2026 · 7:52
Taylor Swift has married American football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Hear about this news story in simpler English and learn interesting…
Jul 1, 2026 · 7:42
The search for survivors continues after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela. Hear about this news story in simpler English and learn interesting vocabulary from the news…
Jun 24, 2026 · 7:49
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned. It's likely former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will replace him. Hear about this news story in simpler English and learn…
Jun 17, 2026 · 8:21
The US and Iran have agreed on an initial deal to end the war between their two countries. Hear about this news story in simpler English and learn interesting vocabulary from the…
Jun 10, 2026 · 8:45
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is the biggest ever. But concerns surrounding the cost of tickets, the impact of international politics and immigration…
Jun 3, 2026 · 8:55
The World Meteorological Organization said this El Niño is likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026, driving more extreme weather around much of the globe. El Niño is the name…
May 27, 2026 · 9:40
A group of senior doctors in the UK compare the harms of social media to smoking, not because it has the same physical health impacts, but because they believe it’s an important…
May 20, 2026 · 8:38
An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo was announced by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus…
May 13, 2026 · 7:36
All passengers have now left the Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius after a voyage that lead to the death of three passengers from hantavirus. The virus is usually found in rats. One…
May 6, 2026 · 8:59
Global food production is being threatened by an interruption to the supply of fertiliser, according to the boss of one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers. Fertiliser is…
Apr 29, 2026 · 8:48
An attempt to shoot US President Donald Trump took place at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner. This dinner happens every year and…
Apr 22, 2026 · 8:09
A lone gunman attacked tourists at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids. One person was killed and at least 13 people were injured. The shooter then killed himself. Teotihuacan…
Apr 15, 2026 · 9:07
Péter Magyar has won a historic victory in Hungary's elections, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power. Orban had been a close partner of US President Donald Trump…
Apr 8, 2026 · 8:01
Astronauts on the Nasa spacecraft Artemis II are on their way back to Earth after travelling around the Moon. The spacecraft broke the record for the furthest distance humans…
Apr 1, 2026 · 8:05
Meta and YouTube have been found legally responsible for creating addictive platforms. Meta is the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. Kaley, known only by her…
Mar 27, 2026 · 13:54
Though illegal, child marriage is widely practiced in India. UNICEF’s latest estimate is that 216 million girls and women in India today have been married before they turned 18.…
Mar 25, 2026 · 8:43
The latest report from the World Meteorological Organization, part of the UN, shows concerning statistics around climate change. Learn about the news in language you can…
Mar 18, 2026 · 8:32
Cuba was receiving a third of its oil from Venezuela until a US operation removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in January. No fuel had entered the country in three months…
Mar 11, 2026 · 8:42
The US-Israel war with Iran continues. The US military says it has "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-laying ships in the area. Iran continues its strikes across the region, including…
Mar 4, 2026 · 7:16
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since then, at least 1,097 civilians have been killed in Iran, says a human…
Feb 25, 2026 · 8:04
Nemesio Osegura Cervantes – known as 'El Mencho', head one the most important criminal organisations in Mexico, was killed by Mexican security forces on Sunday. Following his…
Feb 18, 2026 · 8:42
Learn language from the news headlines about this story. Two years after opposition politician Alexei Navalny died, European scientists have tested samples from his body. They…
Feb 13, 2026 · 12:45
People in Montana, US worry that they will lose the land the makes the place special. Nearly half of all the land in the American west is owned by the federal government. Some…
Feb 11, 2026 · 7:50
The singer Bad Bunny has made history by performing the Super Bowl half-time show almost entirely in Spanish. The 14-minute set, which invited celebrities to dance alongside him,…
Feb 4, 2026 · 8:44
Men are secretly filming women on nights outs and then posting these videos online to make money in so-called 'walking tours' videos. Meanwhile, some women have been filmed…
Jan 28, 2026 · 8:39
Experts have warned that the world is the closest it has ever been to disaster. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find full subtitles for…
Jan 21, 2026 · 8:35
US President Trump's latest comments about Greenland have led to criticism. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find full subtitles for this…
Jan 14, 2026 · 8:24
More than 2,400 people have been killed after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, according to a US-backed rights group. Phil and Pippa discuss this story and the…
Jan 7, 2026 · 8:44
The US military attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday and arrested its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Find full subtitles for this episode at:…
Dec 31, 2025 · 8:56
Neil and Pippa look at some of the biggest headlines from the year. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines. Find full subtitles for this episode at:…
Dec 24, 2025 · 8:05
Japan changes the law to stop parents giving their children names considered strange. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines. Find full subtitles…
Dec 17, 2025 · 7:57
Australia's social media ban for under-16s has started. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Dec 15, 2025 · 11:16
How far would you go for love? When Czech writer Adela falls in love with artist Konstantin Zhorkin, she moves to Kharkiv, in Ukraine, to be with him. Kharkiv is just 30…
Dec 10, 2025 · 9:31
The 8th of December marked a year since Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was forced to leave the capital, Damascus. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Dec 3, 2025 · 8:36
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fires which killed at least 151 people Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Nov 26, 2025 · 7:36
A ship that sunk in 1708 is thought to have $20bn worth of treasure on it. Hear about the expedition to recover the treasure, and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with…
Nov 19, 2025 · 7:15
Former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Nov 12, 2025 · 8:32
International leaders gather for COP30 climate talks, but some important people are not attending. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with Beth…
Nov 5, 2025 · 8:15
An Antarctic glacier shrunk by 50% in just two months - this is the fastest retreat recorded in modern history. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the headlines…
Oct 29, 2025 · 8:56
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane in modern history to hit Jamaica, has caused severe damage in the Caribbean. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the…
Oct 22, 2025 · 8:30
Historic jewels, worth millions of euros have been stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with Pippa and Phil.…
Oct 15, 2025 · 8:18
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees were exchanged on Monday as a ceasefire deal is agreed to end the war in Gaza. Hear about this story and learn some vocabulary from the…
Oct 8, 2025 · 6:49
More electricity has been generated through wind and solar power than coal for 1st time. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Oct 1, 2025 · 7:51
Internet and many telephones services have been cut in Afghanistan, on the orders of the country's Taliban government. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Sep 24, 2025 · 8:40
Donald Trump has made the unproven claim there's a link between autism and Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Sep 17, 2025 · 7:56
An investigation by the United Nations, called a 'commission of inquiry', has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry has…
Sep 10, 2025 · 7:13
Catholic church names 15-year-old boy the first millennial saint. Learn to talk about this news story in English with Beth and Phil. Learn about this news story with Neil and…
Sep 3, 2025 · 8:24
Earthquakes in Afghanistan kill over 1,400 people. Learn about this news story with Neil and Beth. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Aug 27, 2025 · 7:37
A study in Taiwan has found that peoples' biological age increases when they experience heatwaves. Learn about this news story with Phil and Georgie. Find full subtitles and a…
Aug 20, 2025 · 8:04
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…
Aug 13, 2025 · 7:26
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…
Aug 6, 2025 · 8:33
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…
Jul 30, 2025 · 7:20
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…
Jul 23, 2025 · 9:43
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:…
Jul 16, 2025 · 6:59
What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised? Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jul 9, 2025 · 7:27
Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jul 2, 2025 · 8:09
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:…
Jun 25, 2025 · 7:29
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…
Jun 18, 2025 · 7:36
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:…
Jun 11, 2025 · 6:54
Donald Trump sends the Marines to Los Angeles after immigration raids lead to protest. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Phil and Pippa. Find…
Jun 4, 2025 · 8:03
A North Korean smartphone smuggled out of the country has revealed details about how the regime controls its people. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news…
May 28, 2025 · 7:06
Global warming increases the risk of cancer in women, a new study has found Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Georgie. Find full…
May 21, 2025 · 7:26
Where is consciousness in the brain? Two theories have been put to the test by scientists. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and…
May 14, 2025 · 7:15
Weight loss drugs could reduce the risk of cancer by 50%. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Georgie. Find full subtitles and a…
May 7, 2025 · 7:46
Scientists have discovered fish and octopuses that work together to hunt for food. Learn about this story and the vocabulary from the news headlines with Neil and Pippa. Find…
Apr 30, 2025 · 7:35
What caused this huge power cut? Learn about this story and learn vocabulary from the news headlines with Beth and Pippa Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Apr 23, 2025 · 7:10
What happens after the Pope dies? Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_20…
Apr 16, 2025 · 7:13
The war in Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world today, say charities. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Apr 9, 2025 · 8:20
How are Trump's latest tariffs affecting the global economy? Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Apr 2, 2025 · 7:08
Myanmar has begun five days of national mourning following an earthquake in the country. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Mar 26, 2025 · 7:14
There have been protests in Turkey after the president's main political rival was jailed. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Mar 19, 2025 · 9:43
After nine months in space, two Nasa astronauts have finally arrived back on Earth. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Mar 12, 2025 · 8:45
After creating woolly mice, researchers plan to create genetically-altered, mammoth-like elephants in the future. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Mar 5, 2025 · 7:57
More than half of all adults and a third of children, teenagers and young adults around the world are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050. Find full subtitles and a…
Feb 26, 2025 · 8:54
A new UK study has found that vapes are just as bad for health as cigarettes. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Feb 19, 2025 · 8:10
The US and Russia have agreed to start negotiations for ending the war in Ukraine Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Feb 12, 2025 · 8:31
The ceasefire which started in Gaza in January is at risk of collapsing. Learn vocabulary from this story. SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this…
Feb 5, 2025 · 8:07
Why has US President Trump started imposing tariffs on imports into the USA? Listen to find out SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jan 29, 2025 · 8:28
Why has this Chinese AI app shocked the tech world? Listen to find out SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jan 22, 2025 · 8:57
Donald Trump has returned to power as US president SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jan 15, 2025 · 7:49
A festival so big that it can be seen from space. SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Jan 8, 2025 · 7:33
Has North Korea launched a hypersonic missile? SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Dec 24, 2024 · 9:09
Researchers have produced images of the man who Santa Claus is based on. SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Dec 18, 2024 · 8:48
People who have a higher daily step count have a lower risk of depression, according to a new global study. SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this…
Dec 11, 2024 · 8:17
Syrian rebels have taken control of the country after defeating Bashar al-Assad's forces SUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Dec 4, 2024 · 8:02
South Korea's president is facing a political crisis after failing to impose martial law. Beth and Phil teach you vocabulary from news headlines about this story. SUBTITLES AND…
Nov 27, 2024 · 7:21
Six people have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos MORE Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at:…
Nov 20, 2024 · 8:31
President Biden has approved the use of US missiles against targets in Russia. SUBTITLES Find full subtitles for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English…
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