At the 2026 G7 summit in Evian, France, world leaders held a working lunch with the CEOs of the top AI companies (OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and others) to discuss the safe deployment of AI and who should make the rules for it

The Most Important People Ate a Meal Together — A Beginner Story in Simple Chinese

HSK 1 level · 4:54

• AI (AI) — AI (artificial intelligence)
• 电脑 (diànnǎo) — computer
• 聪明 (cōngming) — smart; clever
• 国家 (guójiā) — country; nation
• 头 (tóu) — (here) head / leader
• 公司 (gōngsī) — company
• 管 (guǎn) — to manage; to control
• 定规矩 (dìng guīju) — to set the rules

• X 就是 Y (X is just / means Y) — Inline gloss device for new words.
• 越来越 + Adjective — 'more and more X'. Marks escalation.
• Subject + 也 + Verb / Adj (also) — 也 = also, before the verb.

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Around-the-Cup feature: extreme heat is a major storyline at the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico during the northern-hemisphere summer. Climate scientists warn roughly a quarter of matches are played in heat that threatens players and fans; 9 of the 16 host cities (Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Monterrey, Philadelphia) are rated extreme-risk for heat illness. FIFA now mandates a 3-minute hydration break midway through each half of every match regardless of weather (previously only above a high WBGT threshold); FIFPRO argues for a lower threshold and longer breaks. Midday kickoffs (for European/Asian TV audiences) worsen exposure, prompting calls to rethink scheduling. Some stadiums have roofs/AC. An explainer on heat as the tournament's 'invisible opponent.'

The World Cup Is Too Hot — What Do the Players Do?

HSK 1 level · 5:04

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 热 (rè) — hot
• 喝 (hē) — to drink
• 水 (shuǐ) — water
• 天气 (tiānqì) — weather
• 球员 (qiúyuán) — player
• 出汗 (chū hàn) — to sweat
• 办法 (bànfǎ) — way, method

• 一边…一边… — 'doing A while doing B' — two simultaneous actions.
• 不只是…，还要… — 'not only …, but also has to …'.
• 不管…，都… — 'no matter …, (all) …'.

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Around-the-Cup feature: Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha (Josimar Dias) became an overnight global social-media star after making 7 saves to keep a clean sheet in a shock 0-0 draw with Spain on his country's World Cup debut. His Instagram following exploded from around 50,000 before the tournament to over 9 million within a day, surpassing some world-famous athletes. A heartwarming underdog story about an unknown, older keeper from a tiny island nation being seen by the whole world.

A Goalkeeper Gains Millions of Followers in One Night

HSK 1 level · 5:13

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 国家 (guójiā) — country
• 年 (nián) — year; year of age
• 守门员 (shǒuményuán) — goalkeeper
• 挡 (dǎng) — to block, to keep out
• 强队 (qiángduì) — a strong team

• 可是… — 'but' — introduces a contrast.
• 一…就… — 'as soon as …, …' — here 'one after another'.
• 不管…，也… — 'no matter …, (still) …'.

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Austria 3-1 Jordan. Romano Schmid put Austria ahead in the 20th; Ali Olwan equalized for World Cup debutants Jordan in the 50th (Jordan's first ever World Cup goal); an own goal by Jordan's Yazan Al Arab made it 2-1 in the 76th; and veteran Marko Arnautovic converted a stoppage-time penalty for 3-1. The win was Austria's first at a World Cup in 36 years; Jordan, on debut, fell just short of becoming the first nation to win its World Cup debut match since Senegal in 2002.

Austria Beat Jordan 3-1

HSK 1 level · 5:06

• 想 (xiǎng) — to want; to think
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 开心 (kāixīn) — happy, glad
• 回家 (huí jiā) — to go home
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 球迷 (qiúmí) — fan (of a team)
• 球员 (qiúyuán) — player

• 可是… — 'but' — introduces a contrast.
• 因为… — 'because' — gives a reason.
• 不管…，都… — 'no matter …, (still) …' — regardless of the condition.

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Argentina 3-0 Algeria in Group J in Kansas City. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick (17', 60', 76'), tying the all-time World Cup goalscoring record (16 goals, level with Miroslav Klose). Argentina, the defending champions, controlled the game from start to finish; Algeria fought but had no answer for Messi. A historic, dominant performance from Messi and a perfect opener for the holders.

Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0

HSK 1 level · 5:13

• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 名字 (míngzi) — name
• 想 (xiǎng) — to want; to think
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 强 (qiáng) — strong
• 厉害 (lìhai) — amazing, impressive

• 因为… — 'because' — gives a reason.
• 越来越… — 'more and more …'.
• 不过… — 'however / but' — a soft contrast.

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Iraq 1-4 Norway. Norway's return to the World Cup after many years, and Erling Haaland's long-awaited World Cup debut. Haaland scored in the 28th to make it 1-0; Iraq's Aymen Hussein headed an equalizer around the 38th (1-1); Haaland restored the lead in the 42nd (2-1); captain Odegaard's corner was headed in by Ostigard in the 76th (3-1); and a late Iraq own goal made it 4-1. Haaland's brace on debut and a statement win for a returning Norway side.

Norway Beat Iraq 4-1

HSK 1 level · 5:04

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 名字 (míngzi) — name
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 现在 (xiànzài) — now
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 强队 (qiángduì) — a strong team
• 球迷 (qiúmí) — fan (of a team)

• 可是… — 'but' — introduces a contrast.
• 越来越… — 'more and more …'.
• 因为… — 'because' — gives a reason.

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France 3-1 Senegal in their Group I opener. Senegal pushed the favorites hard and the game was 0-0 at the break, with Jackson hitting the post and Sarr going over. Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 66th, Barcola made it 2-0 in the 82nd, Mbaye pulled one back for Senegal in stoppage time (90+5), and Mbappe added his second in 90+6. Mbappe's brace made him France's all-time leading scorer, passing Giroud (58 goals). A hard-fought win for France and another sign of African football's rise.

France Beat Senegal 3-1

HSK 1 level · 5:22

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 想 (xiǎng) — to want; to think
• 名字 (míngzi) — name
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 强队 (qiángduì) — a strong team
• 球迷 (qiúmí) — fan (of a team)

• 可是… — 'but' — introduces a contrast, slightly softer than 但是.
• 因为… — 'because' — gives a reason.
• 越来越… — 'more and more …' — a growing change over time.

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Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay in their Group H opener in Miami. Saudi Arabia stunned the favorites by taking the lead late in the first half through a header from defender Al-Amri off a corner; they then defended deep and resolutely for nearly 80 minutes before Uruguay finally equalized in the 79th minute through Maxi Araujo. A great, confident point for Saudi Arabia, a frustrating near-upset escape for the South American heavyweights — and another reminder of Asian football's rise.

Uruguay and Saudi Arabia Draw 1–1

HSK 1 level · 5:08

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 觉得 (juéde) — to feel, to think
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 想 (xiǎng) — to want; to think
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 踢平 (tī píng) — to draw, to finish level
• 强队 (qiángduì) — a strong team

• 没想到… — 'unexpectedly / who would have thought' — introduces a surprise.
• 对…来说，… — 'as for … / for …' — marks whose perspective you're taking.
• 越来越… — 'more and more …' — a growing change over time.

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Belgium 1-1 Egypt in their Group G opener in Seattle. Egypt took a surprise early lead through Ashour; the favorites Belgium struggled to break down a disciplined Egypt, brought on star striker Lukaku, and equalized shortly after via an own goal. A frustrating draw for Belgium, a confident, hard-won point for Egypt — and another sign of African football's rise.

Belgium and Egypt Draw 1–1

HSK 1 level · 5:13

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 踢平 (tī píng) — to draw, finish level
• 落后 (luòhòu) — to be behind, trailing
• 追 (zhuī) — to chase, catch up
• 意外 (yìwài) — surprising, unexpected

• 没想到，… — 'Unexpectedly / who'd have thought, …'.
• 而且… — 'And also / what's more …' adds a further point.
• 不是…，就一定… — 'it's not that … is necessarily …' corrects an assumption.

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The shock of the tournament so far: World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold reigning European champions Spain to a 0-0 in their Group H opener in Atlanta. Spain dominated and fired off well over 20 shots but couldn't break through a disciplined Cape Verde low block and an inspired goalkeeper. A historic point for the tiny island nation; a wake-up call for the favorites.

Cape Verde Hold Off Spain

HSK 1 level · 5:18

• 喜欢 (xǐhuan) — to like
• 知道 (zhīdào) — to know
• 高兴 (gāoxìng) — happy
• 奇怪 (qíguài) — strange
• 进球 (jìnqiú) — to score; a goal
• 守门员 (shǒuményuán) — goalkeeper
• 挡 (dǎng) — to block, save
• 踢平 (tī píng) — to draw, finish level

• 一次一次地… — 'again and again' — a repeated action.
• 越…越… — 'The more …, the more …'.
• 不是…，就一定… — 'it's not that … is necessarily …' — corrects an assumption.

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