Language Learning Through Current Events
In a surprising event, European police have questioned a very important former EU official. Federica Mogherini, who was the European Union's foreign policy leader for five years, was detained. This happened as part of a big investigation into fraud. The police are looking at claims that a training contract was...
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World
President Trump's Comments Worry Somali Community
This week, President Donald Trump said he did not want Somali immigrants in the United States. His strong words happened at the same time as...
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World
US Holds Separate Talks with Russia and Ukraine
In a busy few days of diplomacy, American officials have held important talks with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders. The goal is to try and...
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Crime
US Lawmakers Release Photos from Jeffrey Epstein's Island
Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress have released new photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private island. The materials were taken by police in 2020....
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World
New Search for Missing Flight MH370 to Begin
The Malaysian government has approved a new underwater search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. This is the latest effort to solve one of aviation's biggest...
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World
Report Criticizes British Army in Kenya
A committee in Kenya's parliament has released a strong report about the British Army's long-term presence in the country. The report says UK soldiers have...
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World
US and Venezuelan Leaders Have Surprise Phone Call
In a surprising event, the presidents of Venezuela and the United States have spoken directly by phone. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the call, which...
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World
Deadly Hong Kong Fire Leads to Safety Changes and Arrests
A terrible fire at a public housing estate in Hong Kong has killed at least 159 people. Another 31 people are missing. This is the...
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World
Honduras Waits for Election Winner
The result of Honduras's presidential election is still very unclear. The vote count has been slow and full of problems. At the same time, a...
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World
EU Plans to Use Russian Money to Help Ukraine
The European Commission has a new plan to help Ukraine. They want to use money made from frozen Russian government assets. The goal is to...
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