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Apprendre l'anglais avec l'actu

French, Adult education, 1 season, 471 episodes, 2 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes
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Je m'appelle Ben, je vis à Londres et je vous propose d'apprendre l'anglais en utilisant l'actu ! Learn English With News.
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Man ‘made over a million’ by eavesdropping on wife’s work calls

A husband of a BP employee has been charged with insider trading following claims that he made nearly $2m by eavesdropping on his wife’s private conversations. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20246 minutes, 30 seconds
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Former world’s oldest dog loses title

Guinness say that there isn't sufficient evidence to prove Bobi's age. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/25/20245 minutes, 24 seconds
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Nasa seeks volunteers for simulated one year Mars mission

Have you ever dreamed of going into space or landing on another planet? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20246 minutes, 18 seconds
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Australian equestrian rider cleared after wearing mankini

Shane Rose was stood down from competing after wearing the comedy outfit. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/21/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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US man sues Powerball lottery after ‘error’ denies him $340m win

Powerball posted John Cheeks's numbers online... by mistake. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20247 minutes, 36 seconds
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Paul McCartney reunited with stolen bass guitar after 51 years

The guitar was taken from the back of a van in 1972. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/18/20245 minutes, 35 seconds
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Roman egg with liquid inside “a world first”

The egg is around 1,700 years old! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20248 minutes, 53 seconds
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How did a Harry Potter wand end up with armed police being called?

Police in the county of Leicestershire in England were called after being alerted to a man carrying a knife at a hotel. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20245 minutes, 41 seconds
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Sports Round Up, weekend 10/11 February

Ben brings you up to date with what's been happening in the world of sport. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20247 minutes, 9 seconds
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Man’s matchstick Eiffel Tower finally recognised by Guinness World Records

Guinness had initially rejected the man's record attempt. To go straight to the news, skip to 2 mins 20 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/11/20247 minutes, 20 seconds
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First anti-aging pill for dogs enters trials

Soon there will be a pill which aims to keep our furry friends healthier and alive for longer. Skip to 1 minute 50 to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20247 minutes, 25 seconds
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639-year-long piece of music changes chord for first time in two years

On Monday, music fans gathered to witness a big moment during the longest and slowest music composition in history: a chord change!  Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20245 minutes, 22 seconds
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Inert nuclear missile found in man’s garage

Thankfully there was no need for a mass evacuation! Skip to 1 minute to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20244 minutes, 45 seconds
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Napkin used for first Messi contract to be sold at auction

The improvised contract is expected to sell for more than £300,000. Skip to 1 minute 17 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/4/20245 minutes, 28 seconds
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€1.5m worth of wine lost from famous Paris restaurant

Among the missing bottles is Romanée Conti, one of the most expensive wines in the world. To skip past the introduction and key words, jump to 1 minute 33. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20246 minutes, 23 seconds
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Protestors throw soup at Mona Lisa

They were demanding the right to healthy and sustainable food. Skip to 1 minute 41 to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20245 minutes, 34 seconds
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World’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami

However, there are environmental concerns... Skip to 1 minute 35 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20246 minutes, 24 seconds
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99-year-old Canadian woman breaks swimming world records

For Betty Brussel, age really is just a number. Skip to 1 minute 38 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/20248 minutes, 33 seconds
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Is it ok to eat snow? Actress Reese Witherspoon sparks debate on social media

Would you try Reese Witherspoon's "Snow Salt Chococinno"? Skip to 2 mins 5 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20248 minutes, 15 seconds
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Don’t stop on a Las Vegas pedestrian bridge or you might end up in jail

The new rule aims to help the flow of pedestrian traffic across bridges. Skip to 2 mins 7 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20248 minutes, 9 seconds
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Fans sue Madonna for starting concert late

The fans say that the show was meant to start at 20.30, but it didn’t until after 22.30, ending at around 1am.  Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20246 minutes
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Hero dog saves neighbourhood from potential gas leak disaster

Kobe the husky has been described as “the dog that saved the block before Christmas". Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/21/20246 minutes, 35 seconds
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Star Wars to be translated into indigenous Ojibwe language

A New Hope is being translated into Ojibwe, an indigenous language spoken by the Ojibwe people in North America. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20246 minutes, 43 seconds
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Wealthy Austrian heiress to give away €25m of her fortune

What would you do if you inherited millions? Skip to 1 min 13 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20246 minutes, 23 seconds
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Huge ancient city discovered in Amazon

The discovery changes the way we see ancient South American civilisations. Skip to 1 min 13 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20246 minutes, 27 seconds
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Tasmanian garden named World’s Ugliest Lawn

The lawn has been destroyed by numerous animals, and now resembles the surface of the moon. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/14/202411 minutes, 50 seconds
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Football team travels 7,000km for cup match and loses 12-0

It was a match to forget for Martinique's Golden Lion FC. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20245 minutes, 38 seconds
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Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing after window blows out mid-flight

A child's t-shirt was sucked off and out of the plane. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20246 minutes, 14 seconds
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Strong winds rip open London Eye pod hatch with family inside

It might be better to avoid the London Eye on a windy day! Skip to 1 min 58 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20248 minutes, 40 seconds
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Watch reflection leads to rescue after man spends 24 hours in ocean

The fisherman fell overboard and was dragged away by the currents. To skip straight to the news story, go to 2 mins 22 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/7/20247 minutes, 16 seconds
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92 year old man becomes oldest person to hike across Grand Canyon

Alfredo Aliaga Burdio has reminded us that age is just a number. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20246 minutes
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Disney loses copyright of early version of Mickey Mouse

A trailer for a horror movie featuring a masked Mickey has already been released. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20244 minutes, 42 seconds
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Retired teacher uses free bus travel to go around UK picking up litter

Ruth Major was inspired by a campaign in France. Skip past the introduction by jumping to 2 mins 10 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20245 minutes, 53 seconds
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Lucasfilm suing Star Wars-themed Chilean car wash

'Star Wash' claim they're not breaking any copyright infringements. Skip to 1 min 50 to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/31/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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Luxury ski chalet with view of Matterhorn for sale at €24m

Do you have €24m to spare? Skip to 1 min 52 to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20236 minutes, 18 seconds
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Unaccompanied 6 year old put on wrong flight to meet his grandmother

In a story similar to Home Alone 2, a boy found himself hundreds of kilometres away from where he needed to be. Skip to 1 min 20 to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Psychologists identify average age children become sceptical about Santa

Remember: just because some people don’t believe in Santa, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist… Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Grandmother in Wales who charges family for Christmas dinner increases prices

Some have called her a 'Scrooge' while others have praised her shrewdness. Skip to 3 mins to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/24/20238 minutes, 44 seconds
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Meet the geese guarding Brazil’s prisons

Apparently guard dogs are no longer needed... Skip to 2 mins 5 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20237 minutes, 1 second
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Baby owl found in family’s Christmas tree

When we think of birds at Christmas time, it's usually our dinner we're thinking about... Skip to 1 min 45 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Missing teenager ‘reunited with family’ six years after going missing in France

Alex Batty went on holiday with his mother and grandfather, but never returned. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Welsh town "bitterly disappointed" with English language Christmas lights

There’s been a bit of an uproar about the decision to display the English words ‘Merry Christmas’ in a Welsh town, rather than the Welsh language version. Skip to 2 mins 4 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/17/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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Êtes-vous certain de maîtriser la langue française ?

Pour écouter le nouveau podcast "Franc-parler": Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franc-parler/id1719737952 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ebaP6J0tjC8QTJaYHiUbu Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/1000488492 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20231 minute, 5 seconds
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€750,000 ring lost in Paris hotel found in vacuum cleaner

The owner of the ring told police she had left it on a table in her hotel room. Skip to 1 min 11 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Bryan Adams reveals how Diana-inspired song led to “surreal” friendship with princess

The pair were rumoured to have had an affair. Skip to 1 min 39 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20237 minutes, 48 seconds
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Woman who threw burrito bowl in employee’s face agrees to work at fast food restaurant to reduce prison sentence

The judge said: "This behaviour is not acceptable." Skip to 2 mins 40 to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20238 minutes, 2 seconds
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Is this the world’s smelliest cheese?

Would you try the Minger? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/10/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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Who has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year?

Clue: it's a pop singer... Skip to 2 mins 3 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20237 minutes, 33 seconds
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Winners crowned at annual World Mullet Championships

Introducing Mulletfest, a contest which attracts people from all over the world. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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What is Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year?

Do you have 'rizz'? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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All trapped workers rescued after tunnel collapse in India

The Indian prime minister saluted the trapped men's "inspiring" courage and patience. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/3/20236 minutes, 46 seconds
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Wolf spider lays eggs in man’s toe during cruise

For a man on a cruise, a creature affected his trip in a deeply unpleasant way... Skip to 2 mins 45 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20239 minutes, 32 seconds
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Men charged over theft of golden toilet

The 18-carat gold toilet is valued at £4.8m. Jump to 1 min 45 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20236 minutes, 1 second
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Can virtual reality reduce pain in medical procedures?

Introducing… Smileyscope: a virtual reality headset which is designed for children and can lessen the pain of a needle scratch. Skip to 1 min 39 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20237 minutes, 56 seconds
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“There’s rats everywhere”: Australian state battling rodent plague

If you have a fear of rats, it’s probably best to avoid the Australian state of Queensland for the moment… To skip the introduction and go straight to the story, go to 2 minutes 15 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/26/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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Swedish city tells residents to say ‘hello’ to each other

Is the way to lift spirits during the winter months? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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First video emerges of Indian workers trapped in tunnel

Footage has been released showing the 41 workers who have been trapped in a tunnel for nine days in India's Uttarakhand state. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/22/20237 minutes, 52 seconds
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Joy in English town as apostrophe returned to street sign

The apostrophe vanished from a street sign in the village of Twyford in the south of England. Skip to 1 min 22 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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‘Hallucinate’ named Cambridge Dictionary ‘Word of the Year’

The word has been given a new meaning... Skip to 1 min 44 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/19/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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Pūteketeke named ‘Bird of the Century’ after “alarmingly aggressive” campaign from comedian John Oliver

The native bird, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, won by a landslide. Skip to 1 min 24 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Neil the seal blocks woman’s car, stopping her going to work

Is this the best excuse ever for not going to work? Skip to 2 minutes 46 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/15/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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CCTV footage shows customer putting one of her hairs in her food to get free meal

The diner received a full refund after making a complaint. Skip to 2 minutes 18 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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This is what happened when a Swedish library accidentally left a door open when it was supposed to be closed

Would this have happened in your city? Skip to 1 minute 34 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Australian farmer survives crocodile attack by biting back

Colin Deveraux managed to escape the crocodile's grasp with an unusual method. Skip to 2 minutes 28 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20238 minutes, 58 seconds
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Why is everyone talking about the ‘world’s loneliest sheep’?

Ben explains the drama surrounding the rehoming of the world's loneliest sheep. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/8/20239 minutes, 8 seconds
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Jack Russell dog becomes foster-mum to abandoned kittens

The kittens are being cared for by the resident dog of a hedgehog hospital. Skip to 2 mins 37 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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Woman told Halloween display ‘too scary’ in anonymous letter

According to the letter from the unknown person, the display “gave nightmares” to their child. Skip to 1 min 34 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/5/20235 minutes, 34 seconds
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Tarantula causes vehicle crash but remains unharmed

A Swiss couple had to hit the brakes when they saw a tarantula. Skip to 2 mins 55 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20239 minutes, 34 seconds
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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 football World Cup

Australia decided against bidding for the tournament. Skip to 1 minute 19 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/1/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Beatles announce release of ‘last song’

'Now And Then' will be released on Thursday. Skip to 1 minute 46 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Artist turns 6,000 copies of The Da Vinci Code into 1984

What do you do with 6,000 copies of a best-selling book? Skip to 2 minutes 38 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/29/202310 minutes, 38 seconds
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Video emerges of beer factory worker urinating into vat

A video has been circulating of a factory worker in China urinating into a vat containing beer. Skip to 2 minutes 19 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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Tinder to let friends and family recommend matches

Tinder is enabling your friends and family to help with your search for love. Skip to 2 mins 24 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/25/20239 minutes, 42 seconds
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Man posing as mannequin arrested for burglary and theft

The 22-year-old went unnoticed while standing in the window of a shop. Skip to 2 mins 23 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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Giant tortoise ‘Frank the Tank’ needs a new place to live

The tortoise was abandoned in the middle of a spinach patch in British Columbia. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/22/20238 minutes, 48 seconds
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New chili pepper crowned hottest in the world

Pepper X dethrones the Carolina Reaper which held the title for 10 years. Skip to 1 minute 47 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20237 minutes, 49 seconds
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Student wins $40,000 for deciphering first word on ancient scroll

Computer science student Luke Farritor used AI to identify the word. Skip to 2 mins 21 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/18/20238 minutes, 31 seconds
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Japanese airline forced to lay on extra flight for group of sumo wrestlers

The airline were concerned about fuel capacity. Skip to 2 mins 22 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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17-year-old Australian breaks world record for solving Rubik’s cube while skydiving

Sam Sieracki achieved the feat in 28.25 seconds, all while freefalling at around 200 kilometres an hour. Skip to 2 mins 12 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/15/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Turtle taken back home after getting lost near Scottish island

Iona was "malnourished and dehydrated" when she was found in January 2022. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Paris bedbugs: mass hysteria or genuine concern?

A surge has caused panic across the country. Skip to 3 mins 28 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/11/20239 minutes, 13 seconds
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Prada to design new Nasa moon suit

Astronauts on the upcoming Moon mission will be flying in style. Skip to 2 mins 28 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20238 minutes, 17 seconds
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Judge rules that Lady Gaga won’t have to pay reward to woman who returned stolen dogs

Jennifer McBride sued the singer and actress for the ‘no questions asked’ reward plus $1.5m in damages. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/8/20239 minutes, 17 seconds
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Missing girl found by police thanks to fingerprints on ransom note

9-year-old Charlotte Sena was on a camping holiday with her family in New York state when she went missing on Saturday. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Advert featuring Tom Hanks is actually AI version of him

"I have nothing to do with it,” said the actor on Instagram. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/4/20237 minutes
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“I didn’t have to do anything”: Swedish islander celebrates winning ‘ugliest lawn’ competition

On Sweden’s largest island, Gotland, residents are encouraged to let their lawn get as ugly as possible. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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Astronaut and cosmonauts arrive back on Earth after being stuck in space for over a year

An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts safely returned to Earth on Wednesday. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/1/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Joe Biden’s dog bites another Secret Service agent

It's the eleventh known biting incident involving the two year old German shepherd. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Spotify boss says it won’t ban AI-made music

Do you think AI has a place in music? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/27/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Nasa captures samples from "most dangerous known rock in the Solar System"

It is hoped that the samples will help scientists develop their understanding of the mountainous object. Skip to 2 minutes 48 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Elon Musk’s start-up recruiting people for brain-implant trial

Neuralink will use a robot to implant a BCI allowing the person to control a computer cursor, or type simply by using their thoughts. Skip to 1 min 36 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/24/20235 minutes, 35 seconds
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Danish artist ordered to repay museum after submitting empty frames

Does this count as art? Skip to 2 mins 19 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Australian man fined for taking snake surfing

Higor Fiuza received a A$2,322 fine for taking his pet snake out on the waves. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/20/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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‘Alien bodies’ presented in Mexico dismissed as ‘stunt’

Mexican journalist and long-time UFO enthusiast Jaime Maussan presented the two tiny bodies to politicians last week. Skip to 1 minute 41 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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La Liga sponsors football team from Welsh town with longest name in Europe

"This new partnership with La Liga brings further professionalism to our side," said the manager of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch. Skip to 1 min 27 seconds to go straight to the news. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/17/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Explorer rescued from 1300m deep Turkish cave

Mark Dickey said he thought he wasn't going to survive. Skip to 2 mins 21 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Venice to charge day-visitors €5

If you’re planning a day trip to Venice next summer, there’s going to be a €5 charge! To jump straight to the news story, go to 2 mins 4 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/13/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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Police called to ‘mass killing’ which was actually yoga class

Police were called when a member of public saw people lying on the floor. Skip to 1 minute 59 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/20236 minutes, 30 seconds
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Man arrested for attempting to “run” across Atlantic Ocean

The 44-year-old was stopped 110km from the US coast. Skip to 2 minutes 27 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/10/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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Great Wall of China damaged by construction workers trying to create shortcut

The workers caused "irreversible damage" to the wall. Skip to 1 minute 33 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why were people stuck at a US music festival last weekend?

Around 70,000 people were left stranded at Burning Man festival. Skip to 3 mins 15 to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/6/202310 minutes, 5 seconds
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Driver with massive bull in passenger seat pulled over

Is this the strangest reason to get pulled over? Skip to 2 minutes 15 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Pub in England hosts World Gravy Wrestling Championship

Could you be next year's champion? Skip to 3 minutes to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/3/20238 minutes, 43 seconds
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Chinese region offers financial incentive to women for marrying young

Couples will receive 1000 yuan if the bride is under the age of 25 Skip to 1 minute 27 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20235 minutes, 27 seconds
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‘Hero’ saves three-year-old from balcony fall in Turin

A banker in Turin was in the right place at the right time to catch a three-year-old. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/30/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Pole vaulter defends decision to share World Championship gold medal

In sport, should there only be one winner? Skip to 2 minutes 11 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Spanish football association president refuses to resign over kiss

Luis Rubiales caused uproar by kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips. Skip to 1 minute 26 to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/27/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Eight people rescued after cable car gets stuck 274m above ravine

A cable car was left hanging hundreds of metres above a ravine in Pakistan. Skip to 1 minute 36 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Edinburgh Festival’s funniest puns EXPLAINED

Can you understand these jokes? Skip to 1 minute 42 seconds to go straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/23/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Why is the mayor of St-Tropez threatening restaurants?

You need to be quite special to get a reservation at some of the town's best restaurants... Skip to 2 minutes 28 seconds to jump straight to the story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20238 minutes, 35 seconds
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Spain beat England to win women’s World Cup

Olga Carmona's goal was enough to separate the sides and give Spain's women their first World Cup win. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/20/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Drunk American tourists spend night in Eiffel Tower

The inebriated pair "appear to have got stuck because of how drunk they were". Skip straight to the news story by jumping to 2 minutes 17 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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13-year-old survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall

Wyatt Kauffman slipped while trying to move out of the way of people taking photos. Skip to 1 min 43 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/16/20236 minutes
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Former Australian deputy prime minister proudly watching historic World Cup victory was actually watching the wrong match

Barnaby Joyce thought he was watching Australia's famous win over France, but it was the wrong match. Skip to 1 minute 18 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20234 minutes, 35 seconds
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Tourist shocked after Italian cafe charges €2 for cutting sandwich in half

Do you think it's reasonable for restaurants to charge for something like this? Skip to 1 min 35 seconds to jump straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/13/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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Loch Ness Monster: The biggest search for 50 years to start this month

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Perhaps we will find out later this month! Skip to 2 mins 39 seconds to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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Mother and daughter duo first to go into space together

Anastatia Mayers and her mum Keisha Schahaff will also be the first people from the Caribbean to make the journey. Skip to 3 minutes to jump straight to the story. To find out more about the inverted structure (mentioned in the news story), go to my other podcast, Parler Anglais, and find the episode entitled 'Inversions, part three: Conditionals' from June 28th 2023. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/9/202310 minutes, 34 seconds
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Tinder testing AI to help users choose best-looking photos

Could this tool make life easier for dating app users? Skip to 3 mins 2 seconds to jump straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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Do you want to make $4,444 as Chief Uno Player

Toy company Mattel is looking for a Chief Uno Player to promote its new game. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Zoo in China insists bears are not humans in costumes

Officials at a Chinese zoo have denied rumours that their sun bears are actually humans wearing costumes. Skip to news story by jumping to 1 min 29 seconds. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Man walks slackline between two Qatar buildings, 185m above ground

Jan Roose walked 150m on a slackline tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/2/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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Taylor Swift concert causes seismic activity in Seattle

Swift’s concerts in the US city of Seattle caused seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Former American intelligence official: US has been hiding truth about aliens for decades

"We are not alone", according to former American intelligence official David Grusch. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/30/20238 minutes, 15 seconds
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Paris to bring back swimming in the Seine

Would you go swimming in the River Seine? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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X: Twitter changes its name and logo

Elon Musk has "bid adieu" to the blue bird! Skip to 1 minute 39 to go straight to the news! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/26/20235 minutes, 44 seconds
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‘Male’ gorilla gives birth at Ohio zoo

Staff were shocked to discover that Sully was a female! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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‘Facekinis’ offer protection from soaring temperatures in China

How do you keep cool in a heatwave? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/23/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Man in Canada loses job after saving moose calf

Did the man deserve to be sacked? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/202315 minutes, 32 seconds
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Australian sailor and his dog survive two months lost at sea

They survived by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/19/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Wimbledon 2023 Finals Round-up and Review

Ben reviews the two Wimbledon finals from the weekend. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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Meet ‘841’, the surfboard-stealing sea otter

The sea otter will be rehomed, if they can find her... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/16/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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Birds are using man-made anti-bird spikes to protect nests

Dutch researchers have discovered that birds are stealing anti-bird spikes to protect their nests. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20239 minutes, 39 seconds
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New social media app ‘Threads’ signs up over 100m users in first week

The new app is run by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, and Twitter is not impressed! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/12/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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First malaria vaccine to be rolled out in 12 African countries

The first ever malaria vaccine will be rolled out in 12 African countries over the next two years, it has been announced. Jump to 1 min 28 to go straight to the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Champion eater consumes 62 hotdogs in 10 minutes

Joey Chestnut won the title for 16th time! Jump to the news story by skipping to 2.33. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/9/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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Would you stay in the ‘world’s deepest hotel’?

419 metres underground at a disused Victorian slate mine in north Wales, you will find the ‘world’s deepest hotel’. Jump to 2.08 for the news story. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20238 minutes, 38 seconds
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Agency sorry for including shots of other countries in Philippines tourism advert

A recent tourism advert contained shots of other countries! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/5/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Microscopic ‘Louis Vuitton’ handbag sells at auction for over $60,000

Why has a handbag the size of a grain of salt been made? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Belgian shot putter replaces injured teammate for 100m hurdles

Jolien Boumkwo took one for the team! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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“Groundbreaking” scientific research lost after cleaner unplugs fridge

The samples were left "unsalvageable". Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and discounted group classes, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes - either group or private Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20238 minutes, 27 seconds
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Men charged with causing public alarm after bachelor party prank

A well-planned prank went horribly wrong! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/28/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Scooter the Chinese Crested crowned world’s ugliest dog

For Scooter the Chinese Crested, being and looking unconventional has earned him the prize of world’s ugliest dog. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/202310 minutes
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Indian man ‘cons’ 5 star Delhi hotel for two-year stay

The man allegedly colluded with staff at the 5 star hotel. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/25/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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Could daytime napping be good for your brain?

New research suggests that a daytime nap could be good for our brains. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. For €5 / £4, you'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Kitten travels 70 miles after jumping in stranger’s car

It's not the first time Sox the ginger tabby has misbehaved... Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/21/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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21-year-old solves Rubik’s Cube in record-breaking time

Max Park solved the puzzle in a ludicrous time! patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to read the episode transcript and do the video comprehension quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Polish bus company to change its popular 666 route to Hel

Complaints from religious conservatives have led to a change to the hellish number. Read the transcript and watch the video comprehension quiz on the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/18/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Sir Paul McCartney uses AI to create “final Beatles record”

The John Lennon song was originally recorded shortly before his death. You can read the transcript and do the video comprehension quiz here: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Who are the best, and worst tippers in Europe?

Who do you think tip the most? And the least?! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/14/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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Four children found alive 40 days after Amazon plane crash

The siblings survived on flour found in the wreckage and seeds. Test your understanding of today's news story with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sports round up: Manchester City win Champions League & news from Roland Garros

Here's a round up of what's been happening in the world of sport this weekend. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/11/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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“The world ran out of pink” thanks to Barbie movie

The movie used so much pink that there was a global shortage! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20237 minutes, 48 seconds
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Apple unveils new augmented reality headset

Are you willing to part with $3,499 of your hard-earned cash for the new Apple headset, Vision Pro? Read the transcript of today's news story and test your understanding with a multiple choice comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - join the fan club today for €5 / £4 per month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/7/20238 minutes, 22 seconds
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Why are ten American professionals paying €1 a month to live in a Sardinian town?

Would you move to Sardinia if you only had to pay €1 a month? patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20238 minutes, 1 second
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14-year-old wins spelling competition with ‘psammophile’

Dev had no problem spelling the word ‘psammophile’ to win the contest Check your understanding by doing the quiz: 5 multiple choice questions about today's news story. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben and join the fan club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/4/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why did Venice canal turn green?

You may have seen that a canal in Venice turned green last week - and left people wondering… why? Test your understanding with a comprehension quiz about the news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Woman knocked unconscious during cheese rolling race… but still wins!

A Canadian woman was victorious, but she won't remember much of it... Test your understanding of today's news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/31/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Man arrested for opening plane door mid-flight

A man has been arrested for allegedly opening the door of a plane shortly before it landed in South Korea. Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk

When Gert-Jan Oskam was paralysed in a cycling accident 12 years ago, he never expected to be able to walk again. Transcript & comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/28/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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Dog digs himself free after being stuck underground for 3 days

Bear the dog survived three days underground. Read the episode script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Woman reunited with ring 13 years after dropping it down toilet

Upon seeing it for the first time in over a decade, she said: “Oh my gosh, this is my ring. It’s nice to see it again.” Now test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/24/20237 minutes, 56 seconds
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13-year-old boy rescues sister from kidnapper using slingshot

It sounds like something Bart Simpson would do, but it happened in real life! Read the episode script and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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Transplant patient visits museum to see her own heart on display

A woman that underwent life-saving transplant surgery 16 years ago has been to a museum to see her own heart on display. patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/21/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Notre nouveau podcast: La rumeur

Pour écouter le podcast La rumeur: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faits-divers/id1634132713 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/206pWa4UKAgDLTLgx5l9ch?si=ac8911da8028483b Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vRk9ETDc1NTQ3MTkxMzI%3D Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/3871907 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/202343 seconds
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Nigerian woman cooks for 100 straight hours in world record attempt

A woman in Nigeria spent more than 100 hours cooking in an attempt to break the world record for the longest ever cooking session by an individual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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US professor breaks record for longest time living underwater

Is life under the sea better than up here? Read the full transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/17/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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Man leaves job interview, rescues baby in pram rolling towards traffic

A man attending a job interview has become an unlikely hero in the United States after dramatic footage emerged of him saving a baby. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to access today's transcript and comprehension quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Sweden triumphs at Eurovision Song Contest

It’s the second time she has triumphed in the competition. Join the Learn English with Ben fan club to read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/14/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Smile lessons help people in Japan return to pre-pandemic life

Have we forgotten how to smile? Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Wine helps woman survive 5 days in Australian bush

The woman took a wrong turn and her car got stuck in the mud. Read the transcript while you listen: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/10/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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5 memorable moments from the Coronation weekend

From the lavish ceremony to anti-royalist protesters, Ben looks back at a memorable weekend. You can test your understanding of the news story with a video comprehension quiz and read the full transcript by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20237 minutes, 46 seconds
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Thieves steal 200 shoes from shop - but all for the right foot

The robbers made off with the shoes but were missing a crucial part! Test your understanding with a comprehension quiz here: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/7/20239 minutes, 31 seconds
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Cat burglar steals hundreds of pounds worth of items from neighbours

The cat has stolen a variety of items including sausages, sports bras and a shoe! Test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20238 minutes, 11 seconds
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Dutch police arrest man with fake Boris Johnson license

The license even had a photo of the former UK prime minister! patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/3/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Freddie Mercury’s ‘shortest, tightest’ shorts sell for £18,000

According to Queen’s fan club secretary Jacky Gunn, the shorts "didn't leave much to the imagination". patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Bali cracks down on badly-behaved influencers

Bali locals are not happy with the behaviour of influencers on their island. To read the text of today's episode and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/30/20238 minutes
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Video-calling parrots less lonely, study reveals

A study has revealed that parrots that are allowed to make calls show less signs of feeling isolated. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to join the fan club and get access to transcripts and comprehension quizzes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20236 minutes, 14 seconds
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Uninhabited Scottish island for sale for €170,000

If you’ve always wanted to own your own island, your dream could soon be reality - if you have £150,000 to spare… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/26/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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“Crying baby” contest returns to Japan after four-year absence

In Japan, the sound of a baby crying is a sign of good health! Read the full transcript of the news story and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20235 minutes, 50 seconds
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How (and why) did a Canadian woman get rid of 133,000 chocolate bars?

Crystal Regehr Westergard was stuck with 133,000 chocolates after a series of unfortunate mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/23/20239 minutes, 14 seconds
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Italian tourist hotspot introduces ‘no waiting’ zones to stop selfies

You could be fined €275 for hanging around too long! Test your understanding with a multiple choice video comprehension quiz, only available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20237 minutes, 2 seconds
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Woman “sad” after being forced to repaint her pink door

Edinburgh council told her to repaint the door or face a fine! To read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/19/20239 minutes, 28 seconds
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People will soon be driving hands-free on UK motorways

Would you take your hands off the wheel? For the episode transcript and comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Spanish woman emerges after spending 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini wanted to learn more about how the human body and mind endured extreme solitude and deprivation. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/16/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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Lost Alaskan dog found 150 miles from home after epic journey across frozen sea ice

A lost dog took an epic 150-mile (251km) trip across frozen sea ice, which included being bitten by a seal or polar bear, before eventually being returned to his owners. Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Pearl the Chihuahua becomes world’s shortest dog

Pearl measures 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height; that’s shorter than the average remote control! Now read the episode transcript and do the video comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/12/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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Bodyguard the Musical ends in "chaos" after audience members refuse to stop singing along

The show was forced to end early and the police were called! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20236 minutes, 40 seconds
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Snake on plane forces pilot to make emergency landing

The pilot felt “something cold” slide across his lower back... Read while you listen by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/9/20238 minutes, 4 seconds
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Bellringers needed for King Charles’s coronation

There are supposed to be 38,000 church bells ringing to mark the coronation! If you want to read the transcript of the news story while you listen, and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz, you can find both of those things on Ben's fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20237 minutes
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Bear meat can now be bought… in a Japanese vending machine!

Also available in the vending machine: whale meat and snail-in-a-can! Join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20236 minutes, 49 seconds
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Oscar winner told to return award in April Fools prank

Canadian writer Sarah Polley said her daughter "swung low"  Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Amsterdam tells tourists looking for a ‘messy’ weekend to stay away

The online campaign will target British men in particular! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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A headteacher was forced to resign after showing pupils images of Michelangelo’s David… and now she’ll receive a prize from the city of Florence

Do you think the teacher should have been forced to resign? Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/29/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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Can body odour work as an anxiety therapy?

According to Swedish researchers, sniffing sweat can help with anxiety therapy. Read the full transcript of today's news story and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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“I hate Europeans!”: Waitress in United States furious with $70 tip

Some European customers clearly didn't want to accept the US tipping customs... Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/26/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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Drew Barrymore defends ‘grumpy’ but ‘hilarious’ Hugh Grant after awkward red carpet interview

The actress said that that's the 'real' Hugh Grant. You can read the transcript of today's episode plus do a comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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Which country has been named the happiest in the world for the sixth year running?

The happiness report considers six variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and absence of corruption. Join the Learn English with Ben fan club today to access the transcript of today's episode plus a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/22/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Australian man breaks record for longest surf session

Blake Johnston was "pretty cooked" after the challenge. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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Widowed geese meet and fall in love thanks to personal advert on Facebook

After her partner's death, Blossom was set to spend the rest of her life alone.  Do you want to test your understanding of today's news story? Do the quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/19/20238 minutes, 47 seconds
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The world’s happiest country to offer a masterclass in happiness

You can enter a competition to "find your inner Finn" and learn how to be happy. You can also read the transcript of today's episode and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Research finds that Mediterranean diet may lower risk of dementia

A diet of seafood, nuts, vegetables and grains was found to reduce the risk by almost a quarter. Transcript and quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Revolt at the BBC after presenter suspended for breaking impartiality rules

Presenter and former footballer Gary Lineker tweeted criticism of the UK government's asylum policy. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/13/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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City of Toronto in the doghouse after putting ‘No barking’ sign in dog park

Dog owners in Toronto have described a new sign put up in a dog park as “lunacy”. If you want to read the transcript and do the video comprehension quiz, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/12/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Nouveau podcast: Choses à Savoir Actu

Je vous propose de découvrir le podcast Actu, un récap' quotidien de l'actualité en moins de 7 minutes: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choses-%C3%A0-savoir-actu/id1668258253 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jGBHbZGDe8U51nLDXAbco Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/5657137 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20231 minute, 15 seconds
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Owl rescued after sneaking onto cruise ship for two week holiday

The bird enjoyed a cruise around the Caribbean. Do you want to test your understanding of today's news story? Check out the video comprehension quiz which is available along with the full transcript over on the Learn English with Ben fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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US-made gruyere cheese can be called ‘gruyere’, court rules

Is gruyere really gruyere if it's not made in Gruyere? Read the full episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/8/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Woman buys fish for dinner, freezes it for 48 hours and then discovers it’s still alive!

She called its recovery a "miracle"! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Kissing device invented for long-distance lovers

A new device intends to replicate the sensation of kissing your partner. Test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz and transcript available on the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/5/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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New proposed law in Florida would ban dogs from sticking heads out car windows

Drivers also wouldn't be allowed to keep dogs on their laps. Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Starbucks launches olive oil coffee in Italy

Would you get an olive oil infused coffee? Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/1/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Anger over decision to make changes to Roald Dahl’s children’s books

Roald Dahl’s famous children’s books are being rewritten to remove any language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin. Want to test your understanding of today's news story? Do the comprehension now: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Heinz offers boat to man who survived nearly a month at sea on only ketchup and seasoning

Could you survive a month at sea on only ketchup? Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/26/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Visitor breaks iconic balloon dog sculpture at exhibition

Jeff Koons’s Balloon Dog sculpture smashed into hundreds of pieces. Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20237 minutes, 28 seconds
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Man develops uncontrollable Irish accent after cancer diagnosis

A man in the United States developed an Irish accent after being diagnosed with prostrate cancer - despite having never visited Ireland. Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/22/20237 minutes, 14 seconds
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Lost letter finally reaches destination… over 100 years later!

It is thought that the letter got lost behind some furniture at the sorting office. Read the transcript of today's news story and test your understanding with the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20237 minutes, 39 seconds
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Man faces jail time for stealing 200,000 creme eggs

The police described the incident as an “eggs-travagent theft”  Do you want to read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz to check your understanding? Join the fan club to access bonus content: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/19/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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Could AI be the future of music?

David Guetta believes artificial intelligence could help to define artists in the future. Join the fan club for €5 and get access to transcripts and comprehension quizzes: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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What’s going on with the objects in the sky being shot down?

It all started when a suspected Chinese “spy” balloon was shot down off the Carolina coast. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/15/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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23-year-old sets new record for fastest solo female to row across Atlantic

Miriam Payne rowed from the Canary Islands all the way to Antigua in just 59 days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Woman found guilty of attempting to murder her lookalike

Viktoria Nasyrova wanted to steal her beautician's identity... Read the full transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/12/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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Waste removal company ‘Lord of the Bins’ told by lawyers to change name

A waste removal company in the south of England has been told to change their name because of copyright issues. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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‘Sushi Terrorism’: Culinary controversy rocking the Japanese restaurant world

Videos have been circulating of customers playing disgusting pranks in restaurants. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to join the fan club, where you'll be able to do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding of today's news story, and read the episode transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/8/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Unopened first edition iPhone to sell at auction for over $50,000

The woman in New Jersey received the original iPhone as a present 16 years ago. Test your understanding by doing the comprehension quiz right now! Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to join the fan club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Man in Taiwan given prison sentence and $90,000 fine after his parrot injures doctor

The doctor fell over when the macaw startled him while he was out jogging. Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/5/20236 minutes, 25 seconds
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Chinese province to let couples have unlimited children

Couples in Sichuan will be able to have as many children as they like. Test your understanding by doing the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Did you know that Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds owns a Welsh football club?

The Deadpool actor went to Wales to watch the team on Sunday. Test your understanding with the video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/1/20237 minutes, 8 seconds
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Actor Jeremy Renner was trying to save nephew before snowplough accident

The Marvel star was run over by a snowplough earlier this month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Furniture company leaves £2,000 sofa jammed on stairs

After moving into his new home, 27 year old Luke Ansell was left furious after the furniture company left his newly purchased sofa jammed on the stairs. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz on the Learn English with Ben Fan Club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/29/20238 minutes, 54 seconds
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Anti-Oscar awards, the Razzies, remove 12-year-old from worst actress category

The organisers apologised to the Firestarter actress. Do you want to test your understanding of today's news story? Join the Learn English with Ben fan club and there's a comprehension quiz waiting for you! Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20238 minutes
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Confused seal gets lost in field miles from sea

The aquatic mammal was found in a farmer's field. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/25/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Indian diamond heiress relinquishes fortune to become child nun

The 8 year old girl has decided to renounce all worldly possessions. To read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz, join the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing seatbelt

Sunak was filming a video in a car for social media. For episode transcripts and comprehension quizzes, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/22/20239 minutes, 2 seconds
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FEATURE: Part Two: Will the world one day be a meat-free place?

We look at some ways to reduce the amount of meat we consume. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20237 minutes, 14 seconds
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FEATURE: Part One: Will the world one day be a meat-free place?

Ben looks at how our eating habits might change in the future. Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/18/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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Woman mistakes real Tasmanian Devil for dog toy

A woman went to pick up what she thought was her dog’s Tasmanian Devil soft toy, and it ran away! To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Meet the Senegalese man who wants to plant 5 million trees in 5 years

A man in Senegal has set himself the seemingly impossible task of planting five million trees in five years. Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/15/20237 minutes, 43 seconds
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Obituary: Pele - 1940-2022

We look back at the life and career of the legendary footballer. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20235 minutes, 49 seconds
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Missing Brazilian fisherman rescued after clinging on to buoy for two days

The fisherman had fallen off his boat. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/11/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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What is a Sobercoin and why is it being used in Belgium’s clubs?

Could this be the answer to antisocial behaviour? To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20238 minutes, 36 seconds
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American pilot adopts dog after it was abandoned at airport

The original owner abandoned the puppy after encountering difficulties with the paperwork. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/8/20237 minutes, 53 seconds
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Baker tells customers to pay what they can

A serious health condition changed this baker's approach to life. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to Patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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FEATURE: What sporting events should you watch in 2023?

Ben looks at five exciting sporting events taking place this year. To support the podcast, get episode transcripts and bonus comprehension quizzes, go to patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/4/20236 minutes, 53 seconds
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FEATURE: What movies are you going to see in 2023? (Part Two)

Five more films you should see in 2023! Do the comprehension quiz and read the episode transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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FEATURE: What movies are you going to see in 2023? (Part One)

We look at five movies which we think you should see this year. Test your understanding of today's episode by doing the video comprehension quiz, now available on the Learn English with Ben fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/1/20239 minutes, 25 seconds
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Italian agricultural association: ‘Stop selling Mafia-themed food!’

Coldiretti say that mafia-related names are damaging Italy's reputation. Read the script to today's news story and test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ana de Armas fans told they can sue Universal over misleading trailer

The actress appeared in the trailer of 'Yesterday' but not the movie. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/28/20228 minutes, 51 seconds
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How did Salt Bae get on the pitch after World Cup final?

Fifa will investigate how the Turkish chef gained access to the pitch. Test your understanding with the video comprehension quiz and read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben Fan Club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20226 minutes, 6 seconds
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Store mascot survives the chop after Japanese protests

Donpen the blue penguin will continue in his role after protests from shoppers. Join the fan club to access today's transcript and comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/25/20227 minutes, 46 seconds
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Boy scout in Minnesota spends $11,300 on gifts for foster children

Christmas is the season of giving! Give someone (or yourself!) the gift of English content this Christmas! Join the Learn English With Ben fan club for great bonus material, including video comprehension quizzes and episode transcripts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20229 minutes, 2 seconds
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Indian student at Cambridge University solves 2,500 year Sanskrit grammatical problem

Rishi Rajpopat has solved a Sanskrit grammatical problem that had been puzzling scholars for literally thousands of years. Want to test your understanding of today's news story? Go to patreon.com/learnenglishwithben, join the fan club and you'll find a video comprehension quiz ready for you, plus the full transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/21/20229 minutes, 36 seconds
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Argentina beat France in thrilling World Cup final

Lionel Messi finally gets his hands on the trophy he's always wanted Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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UK airports to scrap 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage

Good news for those of us that hate airport security! Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/18/20228 minutes, 35 seconds
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The world’s only nonuplets return to Mali from Morocco

If you think having one baby is hard, try nine! Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20225 minutes, 47 seconds
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England football team adopt Dave, the stray cat they found in Qatar

Football's not coming home, but Big Dave is! Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/14/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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15 strangers share van together after cancelled flight - and their story goes viral!

Would you share a ride with 15 strangers? Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20226 minutes, 55 seconds
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Los Angeles girl granted permission to own a unicorn

Madeline's wish could come true... if she can find a unicorn Join the Learn English with Ben fan club to do the comprehension quiz and read the episode transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/11/20227 minutes, 23 seconds
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What was the most Googled word of 2022?

What were people searching for this year? Fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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Australian woman takes her rubbish out for the first time in two years

Alice Clanachan is committed to the “reduce, reuse, recycle” philosophy Read the text in full and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/7/20228 minutes, 15 seconds
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Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is… ‘goblin mode’

This year's word means: "a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations". Join the Learn English with Ben fan club to get access to the podcast transcript and video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20228 minutes, 15 seconds
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World’s oldest tortoise celebrates its 190th birthday

There's been a big party to celebrate the landmark birthday. Do you want to test your understanding? Do the comprehension quiz (and read the episode transcript) by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/4/20229 minutes, 6 seconds
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French baguette gets UNESCO heritage status

The baguette has been added to the 'intangible cultural heritage' list. Read the script and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20227 minutes, 51 seconds
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“Momentous” drug could be “the beginning of Alzheimer’s therapies”

Today we bring you some positive news about one of the most devastating diseases: Alzheimer’s. You can read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/30/20227 minutes, 26 seconds
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Man returns $40,000 ring he found while combing beach in Florida

What would you do if you found something extremely valuable? Read the text of today's news story with keywords and definitions, and do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/28/20227 minutes, 59 seconds
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5 year old boy survives python attack in Australia

The snake dragged the boy into the pool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/27/20229 minutes
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Trapped cat rescued from suitcase at JFK airport

Make sure you check inside before you close your suitcase! Read the script and do the comprehension video quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/24/20227 minutes, 29 seconds
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Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago

The embryos were frozen in April 1992! For €5 / £4 a month, join the fan club to get access to Learn English with Ben transcripts and quizzes: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/23/20227 minutes, 56 seconds
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Lab-grown meat approved by regulator

Would you eat chicken made in a lab? Read the script and do the comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben Fan Club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/21/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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Alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums

Fifa announced the decision two days before the start of the tournament. Test your understanding of today's news story by doing the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/20/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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Germany to offer €200 culture voucher to 18 year olds

Young people will be able to spend the token on a variety of cultural experiences. Do you want to test your understanding of the news story? Head to patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to do the comprehension quiz (with a video!), where you'll also find the script of today's news story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/17/20227 minutes, 34 seconds
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Why has actress Kate Winslet paid this woman’s £17,000 energy bill?

The woman in Scotland "burst into tears" when she found out the Titanic actress had been so generous patreon.com/learnenglishwithben to read the full transcript and do the comprehension quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/16/20228 minutes, 6 seconds
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Comedian will shred £10,000 if David Beckham promotes Qatar World Cup

Beckham has been criticised for being a World Cup ambassador given Qatar's human right record. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/14/20228 minutes, 50 seconds
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Research finds that rats love rhythmical music

Maybe we're not so different from our rat friends... Now do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/13/20229 minutes, 2 seconds
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Former UK health minister appears on reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’

Should politicians appear on reality TV? Test your understanding with the comprehension quiz and read the transcript of the news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/10/20228 minutes, 59 seconds
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Why didn’t this man tell his family that he’d won the lottery?

If you won the lottery, would you tell everyone? Test your understanding with the multiple choice comprehension quiz & read the episode transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/9/20228 minutes, 6 seconds
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Two miners eat coffee powder to survive nine days trapped in mine

The men were discovered shoulder to shoulder in order to keep warm. Test your understanding by doing the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/7/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why is this Swedish coastal region upset that people are spelling a superstar footballer’s name wrong?

Is it Haaland or Halland? Do the comprehension quiz and read the transcript by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/6/20229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Where is the country of Listenbourg and why did it go viral?

Have you heard of the country of Listenbourg? Test your understanding with a comprehension quiz available on my Patreon page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/3/20226 minutes, 33 seconds
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Elon Musk to charge $8 monthly fee for blue tick Twitter users

Following his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has announced plans to make blue tick users pay an $8 monthly fee. Transcript and comprehension quiz available on my Patreon page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/2/20227 minutes, 14 seconds
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Man imprisoned for 38 years released after DNA evidence proves his innocence

He was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a woman in 1983. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding of the news story by doing a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/31/20228 minutes, 56 seconds
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Why has Taylor Swift edited out part of her new music video?

The singer has decided to make a change to the video for new single 'Anti-hero' Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/30/20228 minutes, 34 seconds
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“The world’s dirtiest man” dies aged 94

The man thought soap and water would make him sick. Read the script and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/27/20229 minutes, 21 seconds
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Rishi Sunak is the new UK Prime Minister

The new leader has promised to focus on economic stability Do the comprehension quiz and read the script: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/26/20229 minutes, 25 seconds
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Students at Philippines school get creative with ‘anti-cheating’ hats

This is an original way to stop people cheating... Read the script and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/24/20228 minutes, 20 seconds
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Great Britain will soon have (another!) new Prime Minister

No, this isn’t an old episode of Apprendre L’Anglais Avec L’Actu! Test your understanding with the comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/23/20228 minutes, 42 seconds
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Heritage worker accidentally reverses car into Japan’s oldest toilet

The ancient toilet can be found at a centuries-old Buddhist temple. Test your understanding by doing the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/20/20228 minutes, 8 seconds
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K-Pop stars BTS to take break for military service

The world's biggest boy band will stop in order to serve in the South Korean military. Read the transcript and check your understanding of the story with the comprehension quiz, by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/19/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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Travellers are paying up to $250,000 to visit the Titanic

Would you pay a huge amount to see something so iconic? Do the comprehension quiz and read the transcript: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/17/20228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Man wins case against company that fired him for not keeping webcam on

Would you mind being monitored by your employer all day? Read the script and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/16/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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2,560lb (1,161kg) pumpkin breaks new record

The pumpkin made a 2,000 mile journey across the United States Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/13/202210 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why has an Indian village told its residents to go offline for two hours a day?

Would you benefit from a life with less technology? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/12/20229 minutes, 39 seconds
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Couple finds gold coins under kitchen and sells them for £750,000

Who knows what's hidden underneath your kitchen floor! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/10/20228 minutes, 51 seconds
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Do you fancy a free trip to Hong Kong?

What is Hong Kong doing to attract tourists to the city? Read the script of the news story and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/9/20229 minutes, 33 seconds
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Calls for lottery investigation after 433 people win jackpot in Philippines

The lottery office insist the result was a coincidence Read the episode script and do the comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/6/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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Has Bruce Willis sold the rights to his face?

A 'deepfake' of the actor's face appeared in a Russian advert last year. Read the podcast script and test your understanding on my Patreon page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/5/20227 minutes, 26 seconds
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Could we soon all be eating insects?

In Burgundy in France, a company is building the world's biggest insect farm. To read the script of today's news story and do a comprehension quiz to check your understanding, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/3/20228 minutes, 35 seconds
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Dogs can detect when we’re stressed by the smell of our breath or sweat

Scientists have discovered that dogs are able to detect when we’re stressed by the smell of our breath or sweat. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10/2/20227 minutes, 43 seconds
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Denmark criticises Qatar’s humans rights record with ‘protest kits’

Denmark's World Cup shirt manufacturer Hummel say that the "tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives.” Read the script for today's news story at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/29/202210 minutes, 39 seconds
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NASA celebrates as spacecraft successfully hits asteroid

The Dart probe successfully smashed into the Dimorphos asteroid Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/28/20228 minutes, 8 seconds
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Chess champion Magnus Carlsen vows to say more “very soon” about cheating accusations

Who knew chess could be so dramatic?! Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/26/20228 minutes, 37 seconds
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Majority of companies taking part in 4 day working week trial plan to make it permanent

If you work five days a week and get to the weekend too tired to do anything except sleep for 48 hours, maybe the four-day-week is perfect for you! Episode transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/25/20228 minutes, 49 seconds
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French ‘Spiderman’ climbs Paris skyscraper to celebrate 60th birthday

Most people have a party. This guy thinks differently... Read the episode transcript with all the keywords and grammar points at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/22/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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Farmer discovers Byzantine mosaic while planting tree

You never know what's underneath your garden! Episode transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/21/20227 minutes, 44 seconds
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Eating a big breakfast may be the key to losing weight

Looking to lose some weight? A big breakfast may be the solution... Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/19/20226 minutes, 48 seconds
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Roger Federer to retire from professional tennis

The 41 year old won 20 grand slams in his illustrious career. Read the transcript at patreon,com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/18/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Mourners told to stop leaving Paddington bears and marmalade sandwiches for queen

The late queen had an association with the children’s character because of a sketch they appeared in together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/15/20229 minutes, 48 seconds
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Man rescued after floating 320 kilometres away in hydrogen balloon

The man in China was harvesting pine nuts when his balloon "rose uncontrollably" into the sky. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/14/20227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Scientists develop “world-changing” malaria vaccination

Trials show the vaccine gives up to 80% protection against the deadly disease. Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/12/20227 minutes, 24 seconds
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The United Kingdom mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Ben reflects on the sad news that the queen has died at the age of 96. Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/11/202210 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dutch city becomes first to ban adverts for meat products

Haarlem, a city outside of Amsterdam in the north west of the Netherlands, will stop publicising meat products. Join the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/8/20227 minutes, 1 second
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Tourist fined for eating ice cream on steps of Rome fountain

An American tourist was fined €450 for eating an ice cream on the steps of a fountain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/7/20229 minutes, 4 seconds
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Liz Truss is the new UK Prime Minister

After weeks of campaigning, the UK finally has a new Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/5/20229 minutes, 18 seconds
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Spain’s tomato fight festival returns after 3 year break

After three long years, people in the Spanish town of Buñol were finally able to hurl tomatoes at each other again. Read the transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/4/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Woman buys house after cryptocurrency company accidentally sends her $7m

The company didn't realise their mistake for seven months! Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9/1/20228 minutes, 52 seconds
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‘Man of the Hole’: Last member of Brazilian tribe dies

The last remaining member of an indigenous Brazilian tribe has died. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/31/20228 minutes, 35 seconds
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Swedish island creates ‘ugliest lawn’ competition

The competition was created to help save the island's water supplies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/29/20228 minutes, 38 seconds
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92 year old man might be the oldest Briton to pass GCSE exam

Derek Skipper did the exam "for a bit of fun"! Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/28/20228 minutes, 54 seconds
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“Drunk out of her mind”: Fan to take legal action against tennis star Nick Kyrgios

The woman was removed from the Wimbledon final for distracting Kyrgios Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/25/20228 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why has actor Jonah Hill decided to stop promoting his movies?

The actor won't promote his upcoming film Stutz. Read the episode transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/20227 minutes, 22 seconds
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Finnish Prime Minister takes drugs test following party video

Footage of Sanna Marin dancing with friends was leaked to the media. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/22/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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Teacher in China wins $6,000 after she was fired for cat’s appearance in online class

The cat interrupted the class five times! Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/21/20228 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why is Japan encouraging its young people to drink more alcohol?

Japan's young people aren't drinking enough! Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/18/20228 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Academy apologises to Sacheen Littlefeather nearly 50 years after she was booed at the Oscars

The Native Indian activist was on stage to refuse Marlon Brando's Oscar Read the full transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/17/20229 minutes, 41 seconds
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Domino’s Pizza closes last store in Italy

“Trying to open Dominos Pizza in Italy is like trying to sell snow in the North Pole,” said one social media user. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/15/20229 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bear intoxicated with ‘mad honey’ rescued in Turkey

The female brown cub consumed a dangerous amount of the honey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/14/20227 minutes, 56 seconds
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Serena Williams announces retirement from tennis

The 23-time grand slam winner says she is “evolving away from tennis”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/11/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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Passenger fined $1850 for bringing McDonalds McMuffin into Australia

Finish your food before you arrive in Australia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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Woman spots herself in childhood photo of her husband… years before they met!

Destiny? Or coincidence? Read the transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/8/20227 minutes, 8 seconds
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Scientist apologises after posting picture of ‘star’ which was actually chorizo

The scientist's joke wasn't popular with everyone. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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‘Batgirl’ movie unexpectedly cancelled despite having completed shooting

The new DC Comics film ‘Batgirl’ has been cancelled despite having already completed shooting. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/4/20228 minutes, 25 seconds
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Beyoncé to remove offensive term from song

Beyoncé will re-record one of her new songs after receiving criticism from disability campaigners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/3/20228 minutes, 49 seconds
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England’s Lionesses win European Championships

The women's football team has ended the country's long wait for a trophy! Full transcript with key vocabulary and grammar points available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/1/202210 minutes, 30 seconds
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Climbers build snow cave and eat muesli bars to survive avalanche and blizzard in New Zealand

Always be prepared! Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/31/202210 minutes, 44 seconds
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Saudi Arabia plans 170-kilometre long megacity

Introducing 'The Line': a futuristic megacity Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/28/20227 minutes, 33 seconds
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Robot breaks 7 year old boy’s finger during chess match

The boy should have waited for the robot to complete its move, according to officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/27/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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Naples thieves return watch after realising it was fake

The Swiss tourist got his watch back when the thieves realised it wasn't valuable. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/25/20228 minutes, 4 seconds
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Australians perplexed by strange pink glow in sky

If you saw a strange pink glow in the sky, what would you think? Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/24/202210 minutes, 24 seconds
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Owner finds out why people keep laughing at his dog’s French name

The dog had been given a rather unusual name... Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/21/20228 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry in Las Vegas

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have got married, almost twenty years after they called off their first engagement. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/20/20226 minutes, 12 seconds
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Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden under ‘peasant woman’ painting

Conservators were conducting an X-ray of the artwork when they made the discovery. Podcast transcript available on my Patreon page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/18/20227 minutes
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Tourist falls into crater of Vesuvius after taking selfie

The American man suffered minor injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/17/20228 minutes, 7 seconds
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Wild boar bites woman on Italian beach

If you live in the city of Genoa in Italy, be careful… wild boars are about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/14/202210 minutes, 7 seconds
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Scientists develop contraceptives to control grey squirrel populations

The squirrels are given hazelnut spread containing a drug which makes them infertile. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/13/20229 minutes, 56 seconds
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, part two

In part two, we look at what happens next, now that Boris Johnson has resigned. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/11/20227 minutes, 42 seconds
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns, part one

In part one, we look at the background to a dramatic week in British politics. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/10/202211 minutes, 20 seconds
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Historians call for preservation of centuries-old games carved into Spanish buildings

In the Spanish city of  Santiago de Compostela, historians have called for better protection of a small but significant part of their history. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/7/20228 minutes, 42 seconds
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Man in Chile mistakenly paid 300 times his salary takes the money and runs

What would you do if you were mistakenly given money by your employers? Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/6/20226 minutes, 2 seconds
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Mayor in Mexican village marries alligator in ancient tradition

It's a centuries-old tradition... Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/4/20227 minutes, 31 seconds
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Canadian rock legend ​​Randy Bachman reunited with lost guitar after 45 years

The guitar was stolen from a Toronto hotel. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/3/20228 minutes, 11 seconds
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Airbnb bans parties and events

The policy was temporarily introduced during the pandemic Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/30/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin performs for soon-to-be newlyweds at local pub

The singer popped in for a pint but ended up sitting at the piano Podcast transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/29/20227 minutes, 45 seconds
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Hamster launched into stratosphere in flying balloon

Do you want to go into space? A hamster is living your dream... Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/27/20227 minutes, 54 seconds
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Japanese worker loses USB stick containing personal information of half a million people

The unnamed man lost the memory stick while out drinking with colleagues after work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/26/20227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ed Sheeran lookalike mobbed by fans at Ed Sheeran concert

The 30 year old was moved to the VIP area for his own safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/23/20228 minutes, 32 seconds
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Japanese city introduces new campaign encouraging people to write love letters

Citizens in the city of Miyazaki are being encouraged to return to the days of love letters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/22/20229 minutes, 16 seconds
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Stargazers in New Zealand captivated by strange light formations in night sky

Some speculated that it might be aliens... Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/20/20228 minutes, 57 seconds
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Australian man stops car thief with forklift

The thief was lifted in the air and trapped inside the car. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/19/20227 minutes, 5 seconds
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Netflix to produce real life ‘Squid Game’

Would you like to take part in a real life version of Squid Game? Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/16/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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Record temperatures in Spain and France as second heatwave hits

Experts are warning that heatwaves are arriving earlier and more frequently. Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/15/20226 minutes, 59 seconds
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101 year old Dutch woman reunited with painting stolen from her family by the Nazis

Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Charlotte Bischoff van Heemskerck was “amazed” to see the painting again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/13/20225 minutes, 28 seconds
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Canada to become first country to print health warnings on every cigarette

Transcript available at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/12/20227 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Killers invite fan onto stage to play drums for them

Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben It was a "dream come true" for the fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/9/20227 minutes, 21 seconds
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83-year-old Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail non-stop across Pacific

Read the transcript at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/8/20228 minutes, 13 seconds
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Rafael Nadal wins 14th Roland Garros title, 22nd grand slam

The Spaniard defeated Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 Become a member of the Learn English With Ben fan club and read along with today's news story on my Patreon page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/6/20228 minutes, 3 seconds
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Turkey has officially changed its name to Türkiye

The country no longer wanted to be associated with the bird of the same name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/5/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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Woman finds $36,000 hidden in sofa

Vicky Umodu bought the sofa online and made an amazing discovery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/2/20227 minutes, 1 second
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Man dressed as old woman throws cake at Mona Lisa

The protestor shouted "Think of the Earth!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6/1/20227 minutes, 32 seconds
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Japanese man spends £12,500 to look like a dog

The man hired a company to design and make a costume for him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/30/20228 minutes, 39 seconds
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Abba Voyage: The band’s virtual concert opens in London

A spectacular new virtual concert has opened in London Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/29/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why are cats in lockdown in a German town?

Cat owners in Walldorf face a 500 Euro fine if their cats go outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/26/20228 minutes, 15 seconds
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9 year old discovers puma in school toilet in Brazil

The 9 year old found the wild cat hiding in a cubicle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/25/20226 minutes, 21 seconds
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Manchester City win title on dramatic final day of Premier League

Pep Guardiola's side came back from 2-0 to beat Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/23/20226 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ancient forest discovered at bottom of Chinese sinkhole

The forest could contain new species! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/22/20227 minutes, 37 seconds
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Jake Daniels becomes UK’s first gay active professional footballer

The 17 year old says it is a massive weight off his shoulders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/19/20225 minutes, 56 seconds
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World’s oldest woman (and possibly person) celebrates 128th birthday

Spinach and fresh milk could be the secret to her longevity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/18/20226 minutes, 40 seconds
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Lunar soil used to grow plants for the first time

Could we all be moving to the moon in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/16/20227 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ukraine win Eurovision Song Contest

The rap-folk band Kalush Orchestra received 631 points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/15/20224 minutes, 58 seconds
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Canadian politician angers colleagues by attending virtual parliamentary session while in the toilet!

A timely reminder to keep your camera turned off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/12/20225 minutes, 44 seconds
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Iconic Andy Warhol painting of Marilyn Monroe sells for record $195 million

The auction lasted less than 4 minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/11/20226 minutes, 50 seconds
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Painting exchanged for a grilled cheese sandwich expected to sell for $27,000

If you found out that something hanging on your wall was worth thousands of dollars, would you sell it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/9/20227 minutes, 50 seconds
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A stray lion spotted outside house in Kenya was actually a bag!

Wildlife officials were called when a lion was spotted - but it wasn't a lion... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/8/20227 minutes, 30 seconds
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US army returns cake stolen from Italian girl… 77 years later!

An Italian woman has been presented with a replacement birthday cake after some American soldiers stole one from her during World War 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/5/20226 minutes, 53 seconds
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Qantas to launch longest non-stop commercial flight

How do you fancy spending 19 hours on a plane? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/4/20226 minutes, 46 seconds
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Alligator gives Florida woman an early birthday surprise

The 8-foot reptile was found enjoying some drinks in the garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/2/20228 minutes, 26 seconds
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Could helping others keep us happier for longer?

Acts of kindness may be the key to happiness as we get older. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5/1/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44bn

The board of Twitter has agreed to the takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/28/20227 minutes, 23 seconds
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Missing woman rescued from forest after surviving for six days on just yoghurt and snow

A search team finally found her almost a week after she became stranded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/27/20227 minutes, 4 seconds
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Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

Macron will be the president for 5 more years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/25/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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Critically ill 65ft (20 metre) whale helped back into sea

The rescue took 20 hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/24/20225 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Queen turns 96 and gets her own barbie doll for platinum jubilee

Is this the greatest honour of them all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/21/20227 minutes, 13 seconds
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New South Korean president looking to change confusing age counting system

Some South Koreans might become a year younger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/20/20227 minutes, 53 seconds
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Dutch police rescue group of ducklings trying to cross busy road

The officers had to stop oncoming traffic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/18/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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Human shaped lead sarcophagus discovered underneath Notre Dame to be opened

Some incredible discoveries were made underneath the iconic cathedral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/17/20227 minutes, 9 seconds
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'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens shocks viewers by calling Boris Johnson a ‘criminal’ on live TV

The Prime Minister was fined earlier in the week for breaking lockdown rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/14/20227 minutes, 47 seconds
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Biscuit-stealing bear reappears in town after failed attempt to rewild him

Juan Carrito the brown bear walked 150km to get back 'home' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/13/20225 minutes, 47 seconds
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California woman accidentally wins $10 million after stranger bumps into her

Sometimes a push in the back is a good thing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/11/20225 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Simpsons to feature deaf actor and American Sign Language for the first time

The iconic animated show makes history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/10/20226 minutes, 9 seconds
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Euromillions winner donates nearly all his winnings to environmental charity

How would you spend 200 million Euros? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/7/20226 minutes, 54 seconds
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Thousands of UK workers to trial a 4-day working week

Do you think you would be more productive if you worked less? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/6/20226 minutes, 13 seconds
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Nouveau podcast ! Choses à Savoir Gaming

Pour écouter Choses à Savoir Gaming, rien de plus simple ! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choses-%C3%A0-savoir-gaming/id1614359335 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BzWe50r3lOSY5cOsFj5oj?si=2e765f85c9e7482e Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/3505927 Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vY2hvc2VzYXNhdm9pcmdhbWluZw%3D%3D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/5/20221 minute, 29 seconds
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John Travolta poses for photos with fans in supermarket and pub in tiny English town

You don't expect to see Hollywood stars in little towns in the east of England! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/4/20226 minutes, 17 seconds
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Bruce Willis to retire from acting

The action star has decided to step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia - a condition which affects his ability to communicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4/3/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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Would you like to live on a cruise ship, travelling around the world?

It might cost you a bit of money... Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/31/20227 minutes, 15 seconds
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Audience member offended by northern English accent walks out of Shakespeare play

They clearly believe that the Yorkshire accent is not appropriate for Shakespeare's words... Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/30/20225 minutes, 18 seconds
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The Oscars: Will Smith hits Chris Rock on live tv

Everyone's talking about this bizarre incident at last night's Academy Awards. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/28/20226 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mystery solved! Stan the T Rex, the world’s most expensive fossil, has been found

Somebody paid $31.8 million dollars for the 39-foot-long tyrannosaurus rex in 2020, making it the most expensive fossil ever auctioned, but who bought it, and what were they planning to do with it? Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/27/20226 minutes, 42 seconds
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In Venice, tourists now use water pistols to defend themselves against aggressive seagulls

Some Venice hotels are arming guests with water pistols to fend off hungry sea birds. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/24/20227 minutes, 1 second
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American version of the European Song Contest launched in the US

The American Song Contest, featuring Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson as judges, is here! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/23/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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William and Kate dance with locals and sample chocolate in Belize

The royal couple are currently on a Caribbean tour. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/21/20225 minutes, 34 seconds
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Meet Japan’s ‘do nothing guy’, who you can rent to do…nothing

Meet Shoji Morimoto, who for the past 4 years, has been renting himself to people who simply don’t want to be alone. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/20/20225 minutes, 40 seconds
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Scientists develop fabric which can ‘hear’ your heartbeat

Wearable technology is being taken to the next level! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/17/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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Medical expert warns against fish tank disinfectant craze

A health professional has warned people against taking medical advice from social media users and influencers. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/16/20225 minutes, 59 seconds
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‘Plogging’: Exercise that helps the environment

A student from India is bringing the global 'plogging' movement to the UK! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/15/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Tom Brady REVERSES retirement decision

The NFL great isn't quite ready to quit the sport. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/14/20224 minutes, 27 seconds
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Fossilised vampire squid named after President Joe Biden

The current US president Joe Biden is the latest president to have the honour of having a sea creature named after him.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/10/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ed Sheeran serenades courtroom during copyright case

Ed Sheeran defended himself through song during a copyright court case. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/9/20225 minutes, 25 seconds
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Old 3-ton rocket crashes into moon

A 3-ton rocket which had been hurtling through space for years has crashed into the moon, according to orbital calculations. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/7/20226 minutes, 25 seconds
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Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto Carlos makes debut for pub team in England

An amateur football club in England welcomed the Brazilian legend to their team, for one morning only.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/6/20226 minutes, 35 seconds
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The mystery of Stonehenge ‘solved’

For years, people have been trying to figure out why Stonehenge was made - but we could finally have the answer. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/3/20226 minutes, 8 seconds
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Pearl discovered in clam by US couple could be worth thousands

A couple dining at a New Jersey restaurant may have ended their night a lot richer than when it started. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3/2/20225 minutes, 44 seconds
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Magpies cooperate to remove tracking devices and thwart scientists

Today's story discusses the amazing selflessness of birds. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/28/20227 minutes, 8 seconds
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Indian bride challenges old traditions by riding horse on wedding day

Priya Aggarwal has made headlines in India by riding a horse to her wedding. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/27/20227 minutes, 10 seconds
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Massive bear, ‘Hank the Tank’, wanted by California police

A massive bear, known as ‘Hank the Tank’ is on the run from California police.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/24/20227 minutes, 19 seconds
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Donald Trump launches new social media platform ‘Truth Social’

‘Truth Social’ - Donald Trump’s new social media platform - has launched in a limited form in the US. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/23/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Wordle: Fans express anger at New York Times changes

Users of Wordle have been complaining about changes to the hit word game. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/20/20226 minutes, 44 seconds
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Sloth rescued from electrical wires in Colombia

In the rural town of Taraza, near to the city of Medellin in Colombia, a sloth has been rescued from an electrical pole with live wires after it was spotted by worried residents. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/17/20224 minutes, 58 seconds
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Three female comic actresses to host Oscars

For the first time ever, three women will host the Academy Awards. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/16/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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Tiny town in Sardinia sets record as tenth resident turns 100

The tiny town of Perdasdefogu in Sardinia is set to have 10 centenarians! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/14/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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New Zealand authorities play Barry Manilow songs and 'Macarena' to dispel protesters

New Zealand authorities have been using an unusual strategy to dispel crowds of protesters outside the parliament building - they are playing Barry Manilow’s greatest hits. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/13/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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All-female rural reporters in India thrilled with Oscar nomination

A documentary about a pioneering all-women team at a rural news organisation in northern India has received an Oscar nomination. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/10/20225 minutes, 30 seconds
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Indonesian crocodile freed from tyre after 5 years

An Indonesian crocodile, which had spent more than 5 years trapped in a tyre, has been freed and released into the wild. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/9/20225 minutes, 32 seconds
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Queen Elizabeth celebrates platinum jubilee

Over the weekend, Queen Elizabeth celebrated her platinum jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/7/20226 minutes, 5 seconds
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Meta to add tool to protect people from virtual reality harassment

Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms has said that it will be protecting people from harassment on its virtual reality platforms.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/6/20224 minutes, 30 seconds
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Rotterdam to dismantle bridge for Jeff Bezos superyacht

A historic bridge in Rotterdam is set to be dismantled so that a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos can pass through.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/3/20224 minutes, 47 seconds
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NFL great Tom Brady confirms retirement

One of the greatest NFL players of all time, Tom Brady, has announced his retirement at the age of 44. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2/2/20227 minutes, 12 seconds
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Joe Rogan apologies to Spotify after artists pull music from streaming site

US broadcaster Joe Rogan has apologised to Spotify after several artists asked for their music to be removed from the streaming site. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/31/20225 minutes, 22 seconds
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Rafa Nadal reaches record 21 grand slam trophies after Australian Open victory

Rafa Nadal has become the first man to win 21 grand slam trophies after triumphing down under. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/30/20225 minutes, 58 seconds
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Message in a bottle from Scotland discovered in Norway 25 years later

An 8-year-old's message in a bottle was discovered on a Norwegian island 25 years after being sent. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/27/20225 minutes, 11 seconds
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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty cleared of obscenity over 2007 kiss with Richard Gere

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has been cleared of obscenity charges, 15 years after an incident involving Richard Gere.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/26/20225 minutes, 41 seconds
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Robot cleaner escapes from hotel

A rebellious robot cleaner successfully escaped from a UK hotel last week. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/24/20226 minutes, 14 seconds
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Adele cancels Las Vegas residency

An emotional Adele posted an Instagram video on Friday announcing the cancellation of her upcoming Las Vegas residency. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/23/20227 minutes, 35 seconds
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Group of 100 millionaires ask to pay more tax

A group of the world’s wealthiest people have written an open letter asking governments to tax them more.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/20/20226 minutes, 31 seconds
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Microsoft to buy Call of Duty company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft is planning to buy major games company Activision Blizzard, in what would be the biggest acquisition in the company’s history. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/19/20225 minutes, 15 seconds
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Anne Frank betrayer revealed in new investigation

A new investigation has identified a suspect who may have given up Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/17/20225 minutes, 57 seconds
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Tsunami threat apparently over after huge Pacific eruption

Following a massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga, the threat of further tsunamis has reportedly passed. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/16/20225 minutes, 45 seconds
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Chinese woman stuck in lockdown blind date

A woman in China has been forced into living with a man she just met because of strict lockdown rules. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/13/20226 minutes, 26 seconds
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces pressure over lockdown parties

Boris Johnson faces pressure to resign after admitting to attending a party during a strict lockdown. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/12/20226 minutes, 34 seconds
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Part 3: Judge overturns decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa

In what may be the conclusion to a somewhat bitter saga, Novak Djokovic is free to enter Australia and defend his Australian Open title. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/10/20225 minutes, 7 seconds
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Couple get married after pandemic keeps them apart for 20 months

A couple separated for 20 months because of the pandemic have got married. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/9/20225 minutes, 52 seconds
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Part 2: Novak Djokovic refused entry into Australia

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open saga has taken a fairly dramatic twist after the 9 time champion was denied entry into the country.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/6/20225 minutes, 12 seconds
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Part 1: Novak Djokovic vaccine exemption gets angry reaction from Australians

Australians have been expressing their anger at the news that tennis star Novak Djokovic will play in the upcoming Australian Open after being granted an exemption from vaccination rules.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/5/20225 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ukraine complains to Netflix about 'Emily in Paris' character

Ukraine’s culture minister has complained to Netflix about the portrayal of a Ukrainian character in the series Emily in Paris. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/3/20224 minutes, 54 seconds
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Denmark to make domestic flights fossil free by 2030

Denmark has set a target of making domestic flights fossil free by 2030. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/2/20225 minutes, 36 seconds
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China bans footballers from getting tattoos

Footballers that play for China’s national team have been banned from getting tattoos, and advised to have any existing ones removed. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/30/20217 minutes, 7 seconds
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Mummy of ancient pharaoh “digitally unwrapped”

We now know a little more about the life of an Egyptian pharaoh. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/29/20217 minutes, 15 seconds
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Lost search and rescue dog found by drone

A search and rescue dog that had been missing for five days is back home after being spotted by a drone pilot. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/27/20216 minutes, 6 seconds
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies aged 90

Iconic anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/26/20216 minutes
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6 year old boy becomes youngest person to visit every London underground station

Lewis Wing has become the youngest person to visit every tube station. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/23/20215 minutes, 58 seconds
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Scientists discover fossil of dinosaur embryo ready to hatch

Scientists have discovered a 66 million year old fossil of a dinosaur embryo about to hatch. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/22/20216 minutes, 50 seconds
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Gabriel Boric becomes Chile’s youngest ever president

Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has become Chile’s new president, defeating his far-right rival José Antonio Kast by 10 points. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/20/20214 minutes, 35 seconds
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Thousands of santas run through streets of Madrid

Runners were raising money for people affected by volcanic eruption. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/19/20215 minutes, 10 seconds
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Bruce Springsteen sells rights to his music for $500m

Legendary singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen has sold the rights to his music for around $500m.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/16/20216 minutes, 42 seconds
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“Historic moment” as spacecraft flies through sun’s atmosphere

For the first time in human history, a spacecraft has flown through the atmosphere of the sun.  Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/15/20215 minutes, 36 seconds
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Rare Harry Potter book sells for over £350,000

A first edition of the first Harry Potter book has been sold at an auction in Dallas, Texas. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/13/20217 minutes, 48 seconds
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Max Verstappen wins Formula One World Championship in dramatic fashion

The 24-year-old Dutchman stopped Lewis Hamilton winning an historic eighth championship. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/12/20215 minutes, 41 seconds
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New Zealand to ban smoking for next generation

New Zealand are going to gradually increase the legal smoking age, aiming to be 'Smoke-free' by 2025. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/9/20215 minutes, 52 seconds
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Olaf Scholz sworn in as new German chancellor

Olaf Scholz has replaced the long-serving Angela Merkel. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/8/20214 minutes, 25 seconds
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Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in prison

The ousted leader was found guilty of inciting unrest and violating Covid restrictions. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/6/20215 minutes, 10 seconds
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Missing cat reunited with owners after ten years

A couple in Scotland have been reunited with their cat, 10 years after losing him. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/5/20215 minutes, 28 seconds
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Premier League star fights off bat-wielding intruder

Today's news story focuses on a scary incident at a Premier League footballer's house, plus we take a look at the passive voice. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/2/20217 minutes, 1 second
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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The superstar is going to Vegas! Are you tempted to fly out to see her in action? Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12/1/20215 minutes, 15 seconds
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Episode 1: The Things We Do For Love

The first episode of a brand new podcast, where you learn English, through the news! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/29/20216 minutes, 51 seconds