A study in Taiwan has found that peoples' biological age increases when they experience heatwaves.

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President Zelensky met President Trump days after Trump met President Putin in Alaska. Learn about this news story with Pippa and Georgie.

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Charity Prostate Cancer UK says some people are being treated when they don't need to be. Learn about this news story with Phil and Pippa.

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80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The aim was to force a quick end to World War Two. The bomb destroyed the city of Hiroshima and about 140,000 people were killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Neil.

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There have been military clashes at the Thailand-Cambodia border, with civilians killed. Learn about this news story with Beth and Phil.

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A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.

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What caused the Air India crash? And why is the preliminary report being criticised?

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Flash floods hit central Texas in the USA. Georgie and Phil discuss the story.

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Many European countries are experiencing an extreme heatwave. Beth and Phil discuss and teach vocabulary.

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A ceasefire is in place after over a week of missile strikes between Israel and Iran. Learn about this news story with Neil and Pippa.

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