2024-12-18 7,000 steps can reduce risk of depression – Learning English from the News
The story People who have a higher daily step count have a lower risk of depression, according to a new…
2024-12-11 Rebels defeat Assad in Syria – Learning English from the News
Syrian rebels have taken control of the country after defeating Bashar al-Assad and his forces. Bashar, who ruled Syria for…
2024-12-04 South Korea’s martial law crisis – Learning English from the News
The story South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, asking the armed forces to suspend normal democratic freedoms,…
2024-11-27 Laos: Six dead from possible methanol poisoning – Learning English from the News
The story Eight hostel staff members have been detained in Laos after six tourists died. The tourists’ deaths were thought…
2024-11-20 Ukraine fires US-supplied missiles into Russia – Learning English from the News
The story US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to use landmines supplied by the US in the…
2024-11-13 Pakistan’s worst ever smog – Learning English from the News
The story The smog in Lahore, Pakistan, is at its worst level ever, seriously affecting the health of its 13…
2024-11-06 Donald Trump wins US election – Learning English from the News
The story Donald Trump has won the US presidential election against current Vice-President Kamala Harris. Many experts expected this election…
2024-10-30 Lost Maya city found in Mexico – Learning English from the News
The story A huge lost city has been found in the jungle in Mexico. The city was built by Maya…
2024-10-23 India: Bomb threats delay flights – Learning English from the News
The story A large rise in hoax bomb threats has caused chaos around the world with flights having to land…
2024-10-16 Earth’s climate defences failing – Learning English from the News
The story Scientists have found that the Earth’s natural defences against climate change didn’t work properly in 2023. The Earth’s…
2024-10-09 AI critic wins Nobel Prize… for AI – Learning English from the News
The story The Nobel Prize in Physics has been given to two scientists, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield, for their…
2024-10-02 Iran attacks Israel after invasion of Lebanon – Learning English from the News
The story The Israeli prime minister has said that his country will respond to Iran’s missile attack on Israel on…
2024-09-25 MrBeast named in lawsuit – Learning English from the News
The story MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, runs the largest YouTube channel in the world. He is producing a reality…
2024-09-18 Shanghai: Worst typhoon in 75 years – Learning English from the News
The story On Monday, Shanghai was hit by Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest since 1949, with wind speeds of over 150km…
2024-09-11 Australia’s plans kids’ social media ban – Learning English from the News
The story Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to ban young people from social media sites. The ban is…
2024-09-04 German far right wins state election – Learning English from the News
The story The far-right party AfD (Alternative fur Deutschland) has won a state election in Thuringia, Germany. The AfD won…
2024-08-28 UN: Rising sea levels disaster for all – Learning English from the News
The story The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned that rising sea levels are going to be disastrous not…
2024-08-21 Chimps chat like we do – Learning English from the News
The story A study has shown that chimpanzees take turns in conversations in a similar way to humans. Chimps use…
2024-08-14 Ukraine fights back inside Russia – Learning English from the News
The story The Ukrainian military says its troops now hold 74 towns and villages in Russia after a military operation.…
2024-08-07 Bangladesh protests: PM quits – Learning English from the News
The story Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has quit and escaped the country. Around 300 people have died in violence…