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COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation

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

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Austria: Lockdown for unvaccinated

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

• 11 mins

Adele gets Spotify to stop album shuffle

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

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Omicron: New Covid strain, new travel restrictions

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

• 10 mins

Aung San Suu Kyi: 4 years in prison

Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.

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Tornadoes devastate US states

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

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Omicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands

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

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Real-life secret Santa

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

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Review of 2021

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

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Djokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay

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

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Tonga: Volcano and tsunami hit

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

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Ukraine: US tells embassy families to leave

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

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Nadal: Star breaks records again

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

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The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.

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Ukraine: Fears of invasion

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

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'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made

Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.

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Ukraine conflict continues

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

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Rocket hits the Moon

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

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What is the future for fuel?

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

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Great Barrier Reef in danger

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

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Oscars 2022: When Will hit Chris

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

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Driverless cars

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

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You case

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

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Taliban: No beard, no job!

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

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France: Macron wins second term

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

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Is there plastic in your blood?

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

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New Doctor Who revealed

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

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Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022

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

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Monkeypox: New disease spreads

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

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Sold: Most expensive piece of 20th century art

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

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