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Warmest January day ever in Europe

The hottest January day ever has been recorded in at least seven European countries. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Prince Harry's book

Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, has finally gone on sale. Neil and Sian talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Global economy slows down

As prices continue to rise, the World Bank predicts the global economy is heading for a recession. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern resigns

Jacinda Ardern has resigned as Prime Minister of New Zealand, saying that she did not have the energy needed to continue. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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'Love hormone' study

A new study says the hormone oxytocin might not be necessary for social relationships after all. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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'Spy balloon' row

Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Ozone layer improving

The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say. Beth and Phil talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Turkey and Syria Earthquakes

Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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US & Canada Government TikTok bans

The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones. Neil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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No university for Afghan women

'A crime against humanity'. That's how a UN expert has described the Taliban's ban on female education in Afghanistan.

Neil and Sian talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Biden breaks oil promise

No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.

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Could coffee cut obesity?

Grab yourself a coffee. A new study says caffeine might be good for your health.
Neil and Beth talk about the language around this story so you can talk about it too.

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Prince Harry: Why was he in court?

Prince Harry appears at the High Court. Legal proceedings are beginning as Associated Newspapers are accused of illegally gathering private information. Neil and Beth talk about the language around this story so you can talk about it too.

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Donald Trump arrested

Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested and charged with criminal offences. Neil and Beth teach the language around this story to help you use it.

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Exam cheating with AI

Will artificial intelligence lead to a rise in exam cheating? Phil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Life on Pacific garbage patch

What lives on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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Sudan: Thousands in danger

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave.

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Hollywood writers strike

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

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King Charles's Coronation

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations in a coronation ceremony.

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Learning to smile again

'Smile coaches' have been giving lessons to people in Japan to help them get used to smiling again.

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First Arab woman in space

The first Arab female astronaut is visiting the International Space Station for eight days.

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Can diet improve memory?

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

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Blood test for 50 cancers

A simple blood test could tell you if you've got cancer. Learn the vocabulary from this news story.

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Could we live to 140?

Will you live to 140? Scientists think you might! Phil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Naps: good for your brain?

Could a short sleep during the day protect your brain? A new study suggests it might. Phil and Beth talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Rainforests: Destruction gets worse

Destruction of rainforests is getting worse. That's despite promises by politicians made just two years ago. Phil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Fukushima water release

The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. Beth and Neil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Hottest week ever

The UN says that the first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Alzheimer's drug hope

New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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8 ways to live longer

Scientists say these eight healthy habits in middle age may increase your life by more than 20 years. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Trump charged for third time

Donald Trump has been charged with planning to change the result of the 2020 US presidential election. Neil and Beth teach the vocabulary in the headlines about this story.

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Green flights? Impossible

Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no. Sian and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Shift work linked to depression

A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety. Beth and Neil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Antarctic ice melting

Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change. Beth and Neil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Is laughing good for your heart?

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Banning 'steak'

Meat-based words have been banned from the labels of plant-based food in France. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Rubiales quits: Kiss scandal

After the World Cup kiss scandal, the president of the Spanish football federation has resigned. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Improving maths with music

A new study has found that music can improve maths results. Beth and Neil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Lego gives up on recycled bricks

Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel

The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Junk food addiction

Some scientists think ultra-processed food, like ice cream and chocolate, should come with a warning. Beth and Neil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Amazon water emergency

Drought has left water levels in the Amazon Basin at their lowest since records began 121 years ago. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Nature destroying nature

A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity and ecosystems across the world. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Friends say goodbye to Matthew Perry

Friends star Matthew Perry has been found dead at his home. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Israel-Gaza: A month on

It's a month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Neil and Beth talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Iceland prepares for volcano

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes and fears that the Fagradalsfjall volcano may erupt. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

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Bad bosses make people quit

New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss. Beth and Phil talk about the language in the headlines about this story.

جلسه 48

India tunnel rescue

All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in northern India for 17 days have been rescued. Beth and Phil teach you the language in the headlines about this story.

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Fake accident: YouTuber jailed

An influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for video views and money. Neil and Beth teach you the language in the headlines about this story.

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2,000 new species on extinction list: COP28

2,000 more species have been added to the Red List of Threatened Species. Beth and Phil talk about the language used in the headlines around this story.

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Richest 1% harm planet most

The richest 1% of people create the same amount of carbon as the poorest two-thirds in the world. Neil and Beth discuss the language in the news headlines.