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Real-Life Batman Chases a Handbag Thief | News in Easy English 11.10.2026 5мин

On a night out in Norwich, England, a man dressed as Batman saw a woman's handbag being stolen and chased the thief with friends dressed as Poison Ivy and Mister Fantastic. It's a funny, feel-good story about everyday bravery, with a very British twist involving a roll of toilet paper.This news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can relax and enjoy it. You'll learn useful English vocabulary such as fancy dress, snatch, flag down and tip-off, explained simply inside the story.This episode is for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and self-study learners who want easy English listening practice and to build their vocabulary with real news in English.

AI Renews Medicine Prescriptions - Utah Tests a US First | News in Easy English 09.10.2026 6мин

The US state of Utah is testing a system that lets artificial intelligence renew prescriptions for long-term medicines, such as blood pressure tablets. Supporters say it could save time and money, especially in the countryside. Doctors in the state, however, are worried about safety and want it stopped.This news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can follow the debate easily. You'll learn useful English vocabulary such as prescription, renew, chronic and oversight, explained simply inside the story.This episode is for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and self-study learners who want easy English listening practice and to build their vocabulary with real world news in English.

Did Dinosaurs Eat Seaweed? - Fossil Teeth Reveal a Surprise Diet | News in Easy English 08.10.2026 6мин

A new study suggests that some dinosaurs living near the sea may have eaten seaweed. Scientists studied fossil teeth more than 100 million years old and found chemical clues that point to food from the ocean. It could help solve a long-standing puzzle about what dinosaurs really ate.This science news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can relax and follow along. You'll learn useful English vocabulary such as fossil, coastal, herbivore and food chain, explained simply inside the story.This episode is for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and self-study learners who want easy English listening practice and to grow their vocabulary with real news in English.

Judge Blocks Texas Border Wall - Construction Paused in Big Bend | News in Easy English 07.10.2026 6мин

A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from building a border wall in Texas's Big Bend region, home to one of America's most famous national parks. Find out why landowners, businesses and environmental groups opposed the wall, what the government says, and what happens next.This world news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can follow every detail. You'll learn useful English vocabulary such as ruling, remote, rugged and bipartisan, explained simply inside the story.This episode is for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and self-study learners who want easy English listening practice and to build their vocabulary through real news in English.

Spain Calls a Snap Election - Housing Crisis Brings Early Vote | News in Easy English 06.10.2026 6мин

Spain will hold an early general election on 29 November after parliament rejected the government's emergency housing plans. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hopes voters will give him more support, but with his party behind in the polls, it's a big risk. This story shows how rising rents and evictions are shaping politics in Europe.This world news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can follow every step. You'll learn useful English vocabulary such as snap election, evict, minority government and gamble, explained simply as the story goes along.This episode is ideal for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and self-study learners who want easy English listening practice and to grow their vocabulary through real news in English.

Scientists Switch Brain Cells On with Light | News in Easy English 05.10.2026 6мин

Three scientists have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics, a groundbreaking method that uses light to switch brain cells on and off. Find out how a tiny protein from algae changed the way scientists study the human brain, and why this discovery matters for understanding brain disorders.This world news story is told in slow, clear English, so you can follow it easily and learn English as you listen. Along the way, you'll learn useful English vocabulary such as jointly, groundbreaking, transform and laureate, explained simply inside the story.This episode is perfect for A2–B2 English learners, ESL students and anyone studying on their own. If you want easy English listening practice and to build your vocabulary with real news in English, this is for you.

John Lennon's Old NYC Home Sells for $70 Million | News in Easy English 04.10.2026 5мин

A West Village townhouse once rented by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s has been transformed into a massive six-storey New York mansion — and it just sold for over seventy million dollars, with one surprising original feature preserved from Lennon and Ono's time there.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "townhouse," "renovate," "preserve," and "landmark" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Great for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and enjoy a fun piece of world news.

French Students Protest School Budget Cuts | News in Easy English 03.10.2026 5мин

Thousands of French high school students have been blockading schools and clashing with police, in protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and the government's new budget cuts. Hundreds of schools have closed, and around two thousand people have been detained.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "blockade," "budget," "deficit," and "detained" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Suitable for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news from around the globe.

Canada's $1.2 Billion Ocean Protection Plan | News in Easy English 02.10.2026 6мин

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $1.2 billion investment to protect the country's oceans, coastlines, and marine life — but the timing, just before a major pipeline decision, has sparked debate about whether it's enough.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "investment," "coastline," "reconciliation," and "habitat" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Great for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news from around the globe.

US, Denmark & Greenland Sign Arctic Security Deal | News in Easy English 01.10.2026 7мин

After months of tension over President Trump's threats to take control of Greenland, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a landmark security agreement — giving the US much greater military access to the Arctic island while Denmark and Greenland keep their sovereignty.In this episode, we tell the story in slow, clear English, teaching useful vocabulary along the way, including "tension," "sovereignty," "resources," and "permanent" — all explained naturally as part of the story.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to build their English vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and understand real world news as it happens.

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time | News in Easy English 30.09.2026 6мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major space milestone: SpaceX's giant Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time, overcoming an engine failure at launch to successfully deploy new satellites before splashing down in the Pacific.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "orbit," "reusable," "booster," "satellite," and "splashdown." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.

Rare Red Panda Cub Born at US Zoo - Public Gets to Choose Its Name | News in Easy English 29.09.2026 6мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a heartwarming story: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, an important birth for this endangered species — and the public gets to vote on its name.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "cub," "endangered species," "habitat," and "breeding programme." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2-B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and enjoy a genuinely happy story in English.

SunZia - America's Biggest Ever Wind Energy Project Now Powers 1 Million Homes | News in Easy English 28.09.2026 5мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover SunZia, the largest renewable energy project in US history - a huge wind farm and transmission line now powering roughly a million American homes across New Mexico and Arizona.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "renewable energy," "transmission line," "infrastructure," "capacity," and "grid." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.

Meet the Tilcayo - A Brand New Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia | News in Easy English 27.09.2026 6мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a delightful science story: scientists have confirmed the tilcayo, a tiny spotted wild cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, as the first entirely new cat species discovered anywhere in the world in over a hundred years.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up - including "species," "wildlife sanctuary," "genetic testing," "indigenous," and "ancestor." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and enjoy some genuinely good news in English.00:00 Welcome and Setup00:33 New Cat Species Found01:21 How It Was Discovered02:31 DNA Testing Surprise03:16 Name and Meaning03:41 What It Looks Like04:06 Habitat and Origins04:37 Big Picture Discovery05:03 Vocabulary Recap and Goodbye

Google, OpenAI & Anthropic Launch AI Safety Body SAFA | News in Easy English 26.09.2026 5мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover a major announcement in the AI world: Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are teaming up to create SAFA, a new self-regulatory body to set safety standards for frontier AI — arriving after US government efforts to regulate AI stalled.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "frontier AI," "self-regulation," "deploy," "auditor," "watchdog," and "voluntary." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.00:00 Welcome and Topic00:34 What Is SAFA02:56 Why Self Regulation Now03:59 Voluntary Standards Debate04:29 Key Vocabulary Review05:19 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Trump and Xi in Washington – US-China Trade Truce Extended to January | News in Easy English 25.09.2026 5мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's high-profile visit to Washington, where Presidents Trump and Xi agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, even as tariffs and deeper tensions remain.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "summit," "truce," "tariff," "rare-earth minerals," and "de-escalate." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.00:00 Welcome and Overview00:41 Summit in Washington01:31 Trade Truce Extended02:18 Tariffs Explained02:46 Rare Earth Leverage03:47 Other Flashpoints04:05 Will It Deescalate04:38 Vocabulary Recap05:02 Closing and Goodbye

UN Chief's Final Speech - "Polluters Must Pay" for Climate Damage | News in Easy English 23.09.2026 7мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's final speech to the General Assembly, where he delivered a blunt message to the world's biggest polluters: pay for the damage you've caused.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "Secretary-General," "fossil fuels," "emissions," "threshold," "petition," and "windfall tax." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.0:00 Welcome and Topic01:14 Polluters Must Pay03:00 Warming Threshold Warning03:50 Petition and Windfall Tax05:01 Why It Matters Now05:42 Key Vocabulary Review06:57 Wrap Up and Goodbye

Trump's UN Speech - "Deal or Consequences" on Iran | News in Easy English 22.09.2026 5мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover President Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he laid out a stark choice on the Iran war: a deal, or much stronger military action.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "General Assembly," "ultimatum," "blockade," and "escalate." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.

Canada and the EU – Could Canada Become the EU's First "Associate Member"? | News in Easy English 17.09.2026 6мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we look at a surprising proposal from Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever "associate member," as trade tensions grow between Canada and the United States.You'll hear the story told in slow, clear English, with useful vocabulary explained as it comes up — including "associate member," "tariff," "alliance," and "summit." Each word is explained simply and reviewed again at the end of the episode.Perfect for A2–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening, build practical vocabulary, and understand real world news stories in English.

Air India Crash – Black Box Data Recovered | News in Easy English 26.06.2025 5мин

In this episode of News in Easy English, we cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad earlier this month. Investigators have now recovered data from the plane’s black boxes, which may help explain what went wrong.You’ll learn real English vocabulary during the episode, such as “black box,” “data extraction,” “cockpit voice recorder,” and “DNA sample” — all explained clearly as part of the story.Perfect for A2–B2 learners looking to improve their listening, vocabulary, and understanding of real news.🎧 Listen, learn, and practise English with real events from around the world. New episodes every week!