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In this episode: Trump says his team is looking at new AI controls after recent hacking incidents, in a shift from a more hands-off approach. Also: Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material still online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine.

Today’s English focus: be looking at = to be considering. Vocabulary: the allegation (a claim that something bad happened, but it is not proven), the obligation (something a person or company must do), the fine (money you must pay as a punishment).

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In this episode: A powerful earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving roads damaged and power out for many homes. Also: Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit over leaked music and studio footage, saying hackers stole unreleased songs and sold them online.

Today’s English focus: be + past participle — to describe something done to something = to describe something done to something. Vocabulary: evacuate (to leave a place because it is not safe), outage (a time when electricity, water, or another service stops), damage (harm to something).

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In this episode: In Bali, two Dutch men were banned after a run club event was said to have no permit and to reject some Indonesian applicants, which led to backlash. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about supply through the Strait of Hormuz.

Today’s English focus: will not be allowed back = will be blocked from returning. Vocabulary: permit (official permission), backlash (a strong angry reaction), applicants (people asking for a place, job, or chance to join).

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In this episode: Firefighters are trying to contain wildfires near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people left their homes overnight. Also: Shein reports a $99 million quarterly loss after US tariff changes slow sales, while it prepares for a Hong Kong listing.

Today’s English focus: was moving = was moving. Vocabulary: evacuated (moved away from danger), contain (stop spreading), erratic (not regular or steady).

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In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain as strong winds and hot weather make the fires hard to control. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends a five-week protest after the education minister resigns, and supporters celebrate in Delhi.

Today’s English focus: have left = to have recently left, with a result now. Vocabulary: firebreak (a line of cleared land that helps stop fire from spreading), evacuate (to leave a place quickly for safety), brush (small trees, dry plants, and other low wild growth).

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In this episode: A court in Indonesia convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the future of at least 12 babies in Singapore is still unclear. Also: Nigeria approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions to respond faster to armed groups and kidnappings.

Today’s English focus: has approved = a recent official decision by people in power. Vocabulary: verdict (final decision in a court case), to adopt (to legally take a child into your family), to keep (to continue having something).

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In this episode: Google's parent company Alphabet and Tesla see big share drops as investors worry about huge AI spending and future profits. Also: In India, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends a 26-day hunger strike after talks and fears of possible violence.

Today’s English focus: is going to spend = is going to spend. Vocabulary: shares (parts of a company that people can buy), stock (the price of a company on the market), spending (the money you use for something).

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In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark nuclear deal that could give American firms greater access and raise questions about uranium enrichment. Also: Austria opens a police station in Hitler's birthplace to stop the site becoming a Nazi pilgrimage spot.

Today’s English focus: is being used = is being used. Vocabulary: house (a building where people live or work), building (a structure like a house or office), station (a place where police work).

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In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many goods from Canada, and Mark Carney says Canada is looking at all options while trade talks continue. Also: Thousands gather again in Delhi after a police crackdown on protesters calling for education reforms and the education minister's resignation.

Today’s English focus: all options were on the table = there were many possible choices or answers. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on imported goods), trade (buying and selling goods between places or countries), response (the action taken after something happens).

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In this episode: Ryanair says fewer people booked flights and fuel costs jumped, pushing profits down. Also: The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, raising tensions over Red Sea shipping.

Today’s English focus: were covered = were protected by an agreement. Vocabulary: profits (money a company keeps after costs), costs (money you must pay for something), demand (how many people want to buy or use something).

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