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  B1 English News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests 31.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude AI models broke into three organisations during cyber tests after a mistake let them reach the live internet. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages. Today’s English focus: is going to spread = is likely to spread. Vocabulary: evacuated (moved to a safer place because of danger), gusts (strong bursts of wind), containment (the act of keeping a fire or problem under control). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-31
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  B1 English News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks 30.07.2026 8min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake killed at least 13 people, with rescue crews searching rubble and officials warning residents to stay alert. Also: BTS say they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, after the new Asian pop prize and the band's global-language mix sparked debate. Today’s English focus: be going to — to plan or show a clear future result = to plan or show a clear future result. Vocabulary: aftershock (a smaller earthquake after the main one), rubble (broken pieces of buildings after damage), evacuation centre (a place where people stay after leaving a dangerous area). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-30
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  B1 English News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los Aguilas 29.07.2026 8min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Ecuador police move into gang-controlled areas and confront corruption inside their own system. Also: Investigators in Kenya look for the cause of 14 elephant deaths near Amboseli National Park. Today’s English focus: in the pay of - paid by someone secretly or dishonestly = paid by someone secretly or dishonestly. Vocabulary: corruption (dishonest or illegal behaviour by people in power), gang (a group of criminals who work together), ammunition (bullets and other things used in a gun). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-29
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  B1 English News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to Flee 28.07.2026 8min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Wildfires near Bordeaux and across Spain are forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate, while smoke is making daily life harder in the city. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, describes the condition as unpredictable, and says she will keep singing after recent cancer surgery. Today’s English focus: are wearing = be wearing. Vocabulary: haze (a thin layer in the air that makes things look less clear), evacuate (move people away from danger), shelter (a safe place to stay). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-28
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  B1 English News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again 27.07.2026 8min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: China's chipmaker CXMT surges on its stock market debut, becoming mainland China's most valuable listed firm. Also: Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price in Blackpool and breaks Phil Taylor's Matchplay average records. Today’s English focus: has just made = has just made. Vocabulary: the debut (the first public appearance or sale of something new), the proceeds (the money raised from a sale or event), valuation (the value of a company or asset). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-27
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  B1 English News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars 26.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Inside a notorious prison in Cameroon, inmates record songs and music videos with Jail Time Records, turning prison life into a strange music scene with fans far beyond the walls. Also: Love Island UK shows how dating habits are changing, as women make the first move and old rules about who should act first start to shift. Today’s English focus: be watched by — to be seen by people = to be seen by people. Vocabulary: record label (a music company or group that releases songs), inmates (prisoners), courtyard (an open space inside a building or group of buildings). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-26
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  B1 English News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners 25.07.2026 9min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US puts new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, while officials cite forced-labour concerns and a trade expert. Also: The ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, with members voting 82 in favour and Khan saying he will challenge the decision. Today’s English focus: is going to challenge = to plan to challenge. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on goods brought into a country), partner (a country or company that trades or works with another one), import (goods brought into a country from somewhere else). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-25
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  B1 English News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride 24.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk tells people to keep going as fears grow about AI speed, safety risks, and a new OpenAI security scare. Also: China's animal lovers push back after a brutal dog-killing case, taking their campaign against censorship and cruelty overseas. Today’s English focus: even if I wanted to stop it = even if I wanted to stop it. Vocabulary: censorship (control of information, books, posts, or videos by officials), outrage (very strong anger), cruelty (very unkind or harmful behaviour, especially when someone hurts people or). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-24
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  B1 English News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative 23.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google's revenue is still growing, but its free cash flow has turned negative as AI spending climbs toward $205 billion and investors react. Also: In Nigeria, white foam on a busy highway draws crowds, while authorities warn people to stay back and tests continue. Today’s English focus: have been stopping = to have been stopping. Vocabulary: foam (a soft mass of bubbles), distance (space between two things), unidentified (not known by name or type). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-23
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  B1 English News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s 22.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France has passed a law that will block social media for under-15s, with age checks for all users coming in stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces possible jail and a fine over ants used in desserts. Today’s English focus: be used for = to be for a purpose. Vocabulary: law (official rules people must follow), fine (money paid as a penalty), menu (the list of food and drinks in a restaurant). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-22
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  B1 English News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise 21.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after Yahya Sinwar was killed, and the episode explains why this change matters for the group's direction and peace talks. Also: The US carries out another round of strikes against Iran after American soldiers died, while Iran responds around the Strait of Hormuz and says diplomatic messages are still being. Today’s English focus: are being removed = are being taken away. Vocabulary: strike (attack), tanker (large ship carrying oil or other liquid cargo), crew (the people who work on a ship). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-21
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  B1 English News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast 20.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A US health investigation hit a setback after a test on iceberg lettuce was found to be a false positive, while officials still do not know the exact source of the parasite. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far and dozens still missing. Today’s English focus: have been rescued — to have been taken to safety = to have been taken to safety. Vocabulary: the search (the effort to look for missing people), rescued (taken to safety), missing (not found, or not known to be safe yet). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-20
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  B1 English News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers 19.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Laos says it still cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol, and the case now centres on missing autopsies, limited forensic evidence, and charges. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child through surrogacy abroad, a move that clashed with Germany's ban and triggered debate inside his own party. Today’s English focus: is facing charges = is officially being dealt with in a legal case right now. Vocabulary: autopsies (medical examinations of bodies after death), forensic (connected with scientific work used in a legal investigation), distillery (a place where alcohol is made). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-19
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  B1 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke 18.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires spreads into US cities. Also: China criticises the UK's move to bring British Steel into public hands and says it hurt Chinese investors' confidence. Today’s English focus: is being brought into public hands = is being brought into public hands. Vocabulary: Smoke (dirty air made by a fire), Tariff (a tax on goods from another country), Wildfire (a large fire that burns in open land or forest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-18
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  B1 English News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner 17.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Fifa is reviewing match reports after Argentina's players held up a banner backing their claim to the Falklands. Also: Australia says Laos should face tougher charges over the methanol deaths of six backpackers. Today’s English focus: is going to decide = be going to. Vocabulary: charge (an official accusation in a legal case), fine (money you have to pay as a punishment), ambassador (a country's top diplomat in another country). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-17
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  B1 English News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat 16.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better pay and safer conditions during extreme summer heat. Also: French MPs vote to create a tightly limited assisted dying law after years of debate. Today’s English focus: will be = will be. Vocabulary: deliveries (trips or packages being taken from one place to another), wages (the money a worker earns), stoppage (a pause in work or services). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-16
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  B1 English News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires 15.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Seven Britons are among the 13 people confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain, with victims from several countries. Also: A Singapore court orders Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages to two ministers after a defamation ruling over a property-deals article. Today’s English focus: as a whole = looking at the full thing, not just one part. Vocabulary: deal (agreement or transaction), judge (person who leads a court case and makes a decision), ruling (official court decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-15
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  B1 English News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire 14.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A fire tore through a bar in Bangkok, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 critically injured after smoke, panic, and darkness filled the room. Also: In Yellowstone, a bull bison charged a grandfather and sent him into the air after he and his grandson got too close for a photo. Today’s English focus: to spread = to move out over a larger area. Vocabulary: the blaze (a big, strong fire), critically injured (hurt very seriously), shelter (a safe place from danger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-14
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  B1 English News | Hectares Burn as Fire Near Paris Spreads 13.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Firefighting planes are rushed to a forest blaze near Fontainebleau, where 800 hectares burn and roads are partly closed. Also: Mitch McConnell explains his absence after a fall and mild pneumonia, saying he will not return to the Senate quite yet. Today’s English focus: quite yet = not now, and probably not very soon. Vocabulary: hectares (a unit for measuring land), partly (not completely), property (things that people own, such as a house or land). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-13
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  B1 English News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation 12.07.2026 6min

  Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to people linked to Havana Syndrome, a mystery illness reported by spies, diplomats, and their families. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed all 44 kidnapped pupils and teachers, while families wait to be reunited after two months of fear. Today’s English focus: to abduct = to take a person away by force. Vocabulary: the ordeal (a very difficult and stressful experience), the captor (a person who keeps someone prisoner), the vulnerable (weak or easily harmed). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-12