Podcast Episodes

Israel committing genocide in Gaza: UN commission

An investigation by the United Nations, called a 'commission of inquiry', has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry has rejected the report,…

Published on 9 hours ago

'God's influencer': First millennial saint named

Catholic church names 15-year-old boy the first millennial saint. Learn to talk about this news story in English with Beth and Phil.

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Published on 1 week ago

Earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Earthquakes in Afghanistan kill over 1,400 people.

Learn about this news story with Neil and Beth. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/engli…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Heatwaves speed up ageing process, study says

A study in Taiwan has found that peoples' biological age increases when they experience heatwaves.

Learn about this news story with Phil and Georgie. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episo…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Ukraine: Presidents discuss end to war

President Zelensky met President Trump days after Trump met President Putin in Alaska. Learn about this news story with Pippa and Georgie.

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Published on 4 weeks ago

Is prostate cancer over-treated?

Charity Prostate Cancer UK says some people are being treated when they don't need to be. Learn about this news story with Phil and Pippa.

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Published on 1 month ago

Hiroshima: 80 years since atomic bomb

80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The aim was to force a quick end to World War Two. The bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshi…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Thailand-Cambodia conflict

There have been military clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with civilians killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Phil.

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

War in Gaza 'must end now', 28 countries say

A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.

Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Air crash report doubts

What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised?

Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/lea…

Published on 2 months ago