Learning English from the News

US President Trump's latest comments about Greenland have led to criticism. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
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More than 2,400 people have been killed after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, according to a US-backed rights group. Phil and Pippa discuss this story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it.
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The US military attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday and arrested its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
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Neil and Pippa look at some of the biggest headlines from the year. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines.
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Japan changes the law to stop parents giving their children names considered strange. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251224
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