Learning English from the News

People who have a higher daily step count have a lower risk of depression, according to a new global study.

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Syrian rebels have taken control of the country after defeating Bashar al-Assad's forces

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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.

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Six people have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

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President Biden has approved the use of US missiles against targets in Russia.

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The smog in Lahore, Pakistan, is at its worst level ever.

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Donald Trump has won the US presidential election against Democrat Kamala Harris.

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How has nobody noticed this huge Maya city before? Pippa and Beth teach you vocabulary from the news headlines about this story.

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A large rise in hoax bomb threats has caused chaos around the world with flights having to land in the wrong places or turn around.

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Scientists have found problems with the Earth's natural defences against climate change. SUBTITLES Find full subtitles for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2024/241016

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A man has won a Nobel Prize for his work on AI, though he now warns of its dangers.

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Israel invades Lebanon. Iran fights back. Beth and Phil teach you some vocabulary from the news headlines.

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YouTuber MrBeast has been named in court documents about the treatment of TV contestants.

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The worst typhoon since 1949 has hit Shanghai. Beth and Phil walk you through this story

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Australian Prime Minister announces plans to ban children from social media sites.

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The far-right party AfD has won a state election in Thuringia, Germany.

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The UN Secretary-General has warned that rising sea levels are going to be disastrous.

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Study reveals that chimps take turns in conversation, just like us!

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Ukrainian soldiers hold towns in Russia in military operation

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President Maduro has claimed victory in the Venezuelan elections, but is the result fair?

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Biden drops out of the US presidential race and announces support for Vice-President Kamala Harris.

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The US reacts to an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Around 1.8 billion people in the world are physically inactive, according to WHO study

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New ruling means Trump cannot be punished for official actions committed as president

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange walks free from US court

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Vladimir Putin has met Kim Jong Un in North Korea. They have agreed to help each other if attacked.

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The far right has performed well in the latest European Union elections.

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Italian researchers have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com

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Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks.

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Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst flooding in 80 years. Beth and Georgie discuss this news story. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Carlos Macedo/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Scientists believe a healthy lifestyle could increase life expectancy, despite genes.

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The UK government has voted to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2009. Beth and Neil discuss the language in the news headlines.

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Last month was the world's warmest March on record.

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Thousands take part in anti-government protest in Israel calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign.

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Six people are missing after a ship caused a bridge to collapse in Baltimore, USA.

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Vladimir Putin has claimed his fifth term as president after winning 87% of the vote, according to Russian election officials. Beth and Georgie discuss the language in the news headlines.

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Sweden is to join Nato after 200 years of neutrality.

The website of ransomware cybercriminals Lockbit has been seized by authorities

Women are working more and men are working less since the pandemic.

Senegal's president has postponed the country's upcoming elections.

Elon Musk's company Neuralink has successfully implanted a chip in a human brain.

The US and UK have launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

Taiwan has elected William Lai as president. (Image: Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)

The killing and sale of dogs for their meat has been banned in South Korea.

Search for survivors after New Year’s Day earthquake hits Japan.

The lifestyles of the wealthy are closely connected to climate change

2,000 more species have been added to the Red List of Threatened Species.

An influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane for video views and money.

All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.

New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.

It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.

Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.

A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.

The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.

Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.

The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.

Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.

Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.

Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.

Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.

A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.

Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.

Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.

A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.

New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.

The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.

The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.

An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.

Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.

Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.

Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.

Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?

Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.

People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.

Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.

Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.

Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.

The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.

Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.

Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.

The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.

Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.

The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.

Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no

Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.

Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.

The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.

Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.

At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..

Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.

Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary

Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.

Rich nations agree to pay poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.

There are 8 billion people on Earth. Neil and Sian teach you the vocabulary you need.

1 million Twitter accounts have been deactivated since Elon Musk bought it last month.

COP27 - Radical changes needed to prevent climate disaster say experts

45 days after the appointment of the last prime minister, the UK has a new prime minister

Could a cancer vaccine be developed? Learn vocabulary to talk about this.

Protests began last month when a woman died after being arrested by morality police.

Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities, research has found.

A new era for humankind - Nasa experiment smashes asteroid.

Do you prefer late nights or early starts? One of those could be bad for your health.

Ukraine has made military progress against Russian forces.

Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals.

Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,000 people and affected over 33 million others.

Do dogs cry happy tears? Neil and Beth discuss vocabulary about this story.

Scientists in the UK have identified different types of long Covid.

The FBI have searched former President Trump's home. Neil and Sian teach the vocabulary.

The five biggest oil companies made profits of 60 billion dollars in just three months.

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

Heatwaves cause record temperatures in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

New research has found that adding salt to your meals could take years off your life.

Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story.

Is the world giving up on green?

As prices rise, interest rates are going up to deal with the crisis.

Google engineer: AI has feelings

Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote. Learn vocabulary related to this story.

Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m.

Outbreaks of the virus have now been reported in at least 15 countries around the world.

Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the UK’s Sam Ryder in second.

Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who.

Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.

Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.

Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.

A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?

Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.

Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.

Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?

Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.

We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.

Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.

Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.

The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.

Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.

Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.

Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?

The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.

Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.

Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.

We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.

Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages.

Two million people who have not been vaccinated have been placed in lockdown in Austria.

Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.

Donald Trump plans to launch a new social media network called TRUTH Social.

Learn language related to Prince William's Earthshot Prize.

A team of female footballers who fled the Taliban have been told they can live in the UK.

Thousands of documents have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election

A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.

Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.

Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.

The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.

IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking asylum in Europe.

Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests in the country.

A smartphone spyware may have been used to monitor human rights activists and politicians

Italy have won their first European championship since 1968. It beat England in the final.

Queen Elizabeth has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service.

The famous tennis tournament is back. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen had a heart attack during a Euro 2020 game against Finland.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child.

A report suggests that climate change could put the health of Olympic athletes at risk.

Western countries have accused Belarus of hijacking a Ryanair plane.

People living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region were the most affected.

The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.

India continues to struggle with an aggressive second wave of infections.

Chloe Zhao becomes the first woman of colour to win the best director award.

In a seismic move for football, 12 clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.

Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Scientists sent bottles of wine to the ISS to study the effect of gravity on the product.

The Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal on 23rd March and caused long delays.

Around 18,000 people have been evacuated from severe floods in Australia.

Beyonce has set a new record after becoming the first female artist to win 28 Grammys.

Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Learn the vocabulary you need to talk about this year's film and TV awards ceremony.

Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Tom and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Dozens are feared dead after a piece of a Himalayan glacier triggered a flood in India.

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

New controls have come into force to try to keep out variants of coronavirus.

Up to 50cm of snow fell on the capital Madrid between Friday and Saturday.

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.

A 99-year-old man raised millions to help the UK's health service fight coronavirus

Talks between the UK and the EU have been extended with no deadline.

The UK and the EU have entered final talks this week to try and agree a trade deal.

Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Georgina and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Catherine and Rob have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Rafael Nadal has equalled Roger Federer's feat of winning a 20th Grand Slam title.

Around 45,000 non-elite athletes took part remotely due to Covid-19.

Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Georgina and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

The incident led to the player's disqualification from the US Open tennis tournament.

Neil and Rob talk about space exploration and teach you vocabulary.

Kamala Harris has become the first black woman to run for US Vice-President.

Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news about this story.

Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

British events promoter wants to use compulsory coronavirus testing at music festivals.

Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

The BBC Proms will go ahead this summer in London – but not as we know it.

Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.

The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.

More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.

English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.

Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.

A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.

The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.

School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?

The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.

A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you this story's language

The News Review bring you the biggest stories of the year.

Someone's been leaving presents for strangers around a village in the UK.

Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.

Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life, says a new report.

Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story

S Korea says that Russian military aircraft have entered its airspace without permission.

Donald Trump is criticised for posting tweets directed at four non-white congresswomen.

Temperatures across Europe are expected to rise dramatically over the next few days.

Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.

Catherine and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Catherine and Tom teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Neil and Catherine discuss a new vaccine would could help save millions of lives

Tom and Catherine bring you the language from the latest news headlines on this story.

A blood test for this condition is more accurate and faster than previous methods.

Tom and Dan discuss the story and teach you vocabulary to talk about it.

Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Why are female penguins found stranded so far from home? Neil and Tom discuss this story.

Catherine and Tom discuss language from this story.

Tom and Catherine teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.

Neil and Tom teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.

Neil and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.

Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.

Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.

Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.

Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.

Sian and Dan bring you the language you need to talk about this story.

Neil and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.

Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.

Catherine and Dan discuss the environmental impact of tourism

Neil and Catherine explain vocabulary and talk about Scotland's new health-related change

Neil and Dan explain the language used to discuss the new royal

The Canadian prime minister apologised for the wrongful hanging of indigenous leaders in 1864. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

The future of the northern white rhino looks bleak after the last known male has died. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

A group of British politicians want to raise money for recycling by adding an extra charge to disposable coffee cups

Health officials in the UK ask the food industry to cut calories to reduce obesity

A band of extreme cold and snow has hit parts of Europe and the UK. This is causing some travel disruption because most parts of the UK rarely experience heavy snow

Scientists have discovered how vampire bats can survive on a blood-only diet. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

Reports from South Africa say that the ANC have asked President Zuma to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

It's 100 years to the day that women in the UK got the vote. Rob and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

The Grammys have taken place in New York. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

North and South Korea have met for talks for the first time in two years. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story

Rob and Neil teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English.

Would you like to travel to space in a second-hand rocket? An American company's hoping this will be the future of space tourism. Neil and Catherine discuss this story

Allegations of drug taking connected to world-record holder Justin Gatlin have been made.

French president Macron hopes to re-energise the fight against global warming, and that American president, Donald Trump, will join in

An international delegation meet to avert environmental catastrophe. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to marry. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English

The Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, refuses to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

It's 100 years since the Bolsheviks took power in Russia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

People's health is suffering because of climate change. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

London has introduced a tax to combat air pollution. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Two stars hitting each other has been described as ‘cataclysmic’. What does that mean?

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

Spain is in crisis after violence during an unofficial referendum in Catalonia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English