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Babbel News – English Only helps you improve your English with weekly news sourced from Reuters.
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S2E16 - Crowded Prisons & Chocolates over Toys
Senegal tries to solve prison overcrowding, and British shoppers spend less on gifts. In Senegal, the use of electronic bracelets allows prisoners to be watched at home, and in the UK, the high cost of living is changing holiday shopping ha
S2E15 - COP28 in Dubai Under Criticism
Climate activists protest the strong presence of oil and gas companies at COP28. The COP28 climate conference faces criticism for inviting representatives from the oil and gas industry, whose motivation to find a solution for climate change
S2E14 - Climate Change Affects Christmas Trees
Climate change puts Hungarian pine forests at risk, causing harm to local businesses. A village in Hungary which provides the country with Christmas trees suffers losses, as climate change is causing harm to its pine forests and the people
S2E13 - Migrant Children Classed as Adults
Police at the border of the Canary Islands falsely register young migrants as adults. Migrant children and teenagers in the Canaries are mistakenly sent to relocation centers for adults. Hear about this recent event in English with a news c
S2E12 - Cybercrime and Meat Exports
A Chinese bank is hit by hackers, and Chad aims to compete on the global meat market. The computer systems of the ICBC, the world’s biggest bank, are targeted by a cyberattack, while Chad works to develop its meat industry to boost its econ
S2E11 - Blood Donation in Switzerland
Swiss laws on blood donation are updated to allow gay men to give blood more easily. The blood donation process in Switzerland becomes more inclusive towards homosexual men. Hear about this recent event in English with a news clip sourced f
S2E10 - Kenyan Breakdancers & Russian Comedians
Kenyan breakdancers dream of the Olympics, while Russians reflect on wartime comedy. The Paris Olympics inspire high hopes for the future of breakdancing in Kenya, while Russian comedians consider what it means to make jokes during wartime.
S2E9 - Historic Vote on Indigenous Rights
A referendum to give a “Voice” to Indigenous people in Australia faces challenges. Indigenous communities in Australia are divided over an upcoming referendum that aims to give them more rights and official recognition. Hear about this rece
S2E8 - Breaking Media Taboos & Sea Life at Risk
An all-female newsroom in Somalia breaks media taboos around women’s issues, while Thailand faces changes in ocean ecosystems due to climate change Hear about these recent events in English with news clips sourced from Reuters, including gu
S2E7 - Record High Inflation in Argentina
Argentinians find themselves struggling during the worsening economic situation. Record level inflation rates have left citizens unable to afford basic necessities in the South American country. Hear about this recent event in English with
S2E6 - LGBTQ Rights in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, legal recognition for same-sex partnerships may become a possibility. A court decision in Hong Kong has put forward a demand to the government to create an official legal status for same-sex couples that could give them rights
S2E5 - Clothing Ban and Plastic Pollution
France bans Muslim dress in schools, and a Swiss lake is polluted with microplastics. A French ban on Muslim women’s clothing in schools divides public opinion, while in Switzerland, a worrying amount of microplastic is found in one of Euro
S2E4 - Professional Livestreamers in China
Despite high unemployment in China, livestreaming provides a new career opportunity. In China, more and more young people are finding jobs in the livestreaming industry, working as online sales hosts and redefining the relationship between
S2E3 - Sign Language and Long-awaited Answers
South Africa makes signing official, a Spanish discovery holds long-lost answers. Sign language is declared the 12th official language in South Africa, and in Spain, people hope for answers as the missing bodies of people killed during Fran
S2E2 - Holiday in Ukraine Puts Nature at Risk
Ukrainian holiday goers take a break from the war, putting riverside nature at risk. Unable to go to the beach because of the war, crowds of Ukrainian vacationers are turning a river into a new holiday spot - causing unintended damage to na
S2E1 – Yeezy Sneakers and Crowdfunded Wells
Yeezys still popular despite bad press, and crowdfunding builds wells in Senegal. Yeezy sneakers designed by Kanye West remain popular despite hateful comments ending his partnership with Adidas, and online crowdfunding provides a solution
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Keep up with the news and improve your English listening skills at the same time. In each episode, you’ll hear the news in English, sourced from Reuters. Useful tips and guidance along the way will help you focus on improving your English w
S1E10 - Remembering the Life of Harry Belafonte
Actor, singer, songwriter, and activist Harry Belafonte has died at 96 years of age. Belafonte became famous in show business before getting involved in causes such as the American Civil Rights Movement and the fight against apartheid in So
S1E9 - The End of Nuclear Energy in Germany
Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants as it moves to other sources of energy. Germany promised to end its nuclear energy program after the Fukushima disaster in 2011, and that promise is now a reality. Hear about this recent event in
S1E8 - The Battle of the Books in Texas
Texas is the center of a debate over removing certain books from public libraries. Some local officials and residents want books about LGBTQ issues and racism removed from public libraries, while others see the move as undemocratic. Hear ab
S1E7 - Activists in Vienna and a German Strike
African activists join a climate protest in Vienna, and Germans strike for fair pay. Zimbabwean activists with the group “Don’t Gas Africa” protest at the European Gas Conference, and Germans organize the largest strike in decades to push t
S1E6 - Senegalese Protests and Heavy Rain
Thousands of people protest in Senegal and heavy rains cause problems in California. Senegal’s capital sees large protests against a possible third term for President Macky Sall, and unusually heavy rain creates a dangerous situation in Cal
S1E5 - Princess Petition and Plastic from Rice
An advocate hopes for a Disney princess with disabilities, and rice becomes plastic. A young Australian woman is working to convince Disney to create a new princess with disabilities, and in Japan, rice grown near Fukushima is being used to
S1E4 - Charcoal in Benin and Artifacts in Miami
A new kind of charcoal helps protect forests, and archeologists dig under Miami. An entrepreneur in Benin, Africa, has found a way to make charcoal without destroying forests, and community members in Miami work to preserve prehistoric arti
S1E3 - A Peace Festival and Concerns about AI
Musicians sing for peace in the DRC, and lawmakers in the US have concerns about AI. A music festival in the Democratic Republic of Congo spreads a message of peace, and US lawmakers are worried about problems that could be caused by artifi
S1E2 - Sea Turtles and Street Tennis
Fishermen protect sea turtles in the Philippines, and Rwandans play street tennis. In La Union, the fishermen who used to catch sea turtles are now working hard to protect this marine animal, and in the capital of Rwanda, a new game is taki
S1E1 - A Protest and a 3D-printed House
Thousands gather for a protest in Germany, and a giant 3D-printer makes a house. Greta Thunberg joins thousands of people to protest against a coal mine in Germany, and in Houston, Texas, a 3D-printer prints a whole house! Hear about these
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Keep up with the news and improve your English listening skills at the same time. In each episode, you’ll hear the news in English, sourced from Reuters. Useful tips and guidance will help you focus on improving your English while you learn
