Learning English from the News
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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Every week we talk about one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it. And in our special Our World in English episodes, we share documentaries from around the world and across the BBC in simple English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Sep 21, 2021 • 11min
La Palma: Volcano erupts
A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.
Sep 14, 2021 • 11min
Emma Raducanu wins US Open
Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Sep 7, 2021 • 11min
Abba: Pop superstars are back
ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.
Aug 31, 2021 • 10min
Rolling Stones drummer dies
Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.
Aug 17, 2021 • 9min
Afghanistan: Taliban retake Kabul
The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.
Aug 10, 2021 • 10min
Climate crisis: Last warning for humanity?
IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.
Aug 3, 2021 • 11min
Olympics: Sprinter seeks asylum
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking asylum in Europe.
Jul 27, 2021 • 10min
Tunisia's prime minister fired after protests
Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests in the country.
Jul 20, 2021 • 11min
Pegasus: Activists 'spied on'
A smartphone spyware may have been used to monitor human rights activists and politicians
Jul 13, 2021 • 9min
Italy win Euro 2020
Italy have won their first European championship since 1968. It beat England in the final.
