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    Cyber hackers hacked

    The website of ransomware cybercriminals Lockbit has been seized by authorities

  2. Cuba protests: millions without power

    Protests in Cuba after electricity blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine.

  3. Covid-19: Will vaccine be for all?

    Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.

  4. Covid-19: The end for live music?

    A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.

  5. COVID-19: Drug trial gives hope

    A full clinical drug trial of Remdesivir suggests it could reduce coronavirus symptoms.

  6. Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?

    The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.

  7. Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel

    The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.

  8. Countries try to change UN climate paper

    Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.

  9. Could we live to 140?

    Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.

  10. Could caffeine cut obesity?

    Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

  11. Coronavirus: UN warns of new diseases

    Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

  12. Coronavirus: UK unites in song

    Neil and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  13. Coronavirus: Oktoberfest cancelled

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  14. Coronavirus: Italy takes action

    Italy asks its population to stay at home in the fight to contain coronavirus.

  15. Coronavirus: Half million deaths

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  16. Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?

    School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?

  17. Coronavirus: 99-year-old man raises millions for NHS

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this heart-warming story.

  18. Coronavirus and mental health

    We discuss how restrictions on daily life have left many people feeling under pressure.

  19. COP30: Are climate talks effective at fighting climate change?

    International leaders gather for COP30 climate talks.

  20. COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation

    Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

  21. Computer made with brain cells

    Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks.

  22. Climate crisis: Last warning for humanity?

    IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.

  23. Climate change report: 'Rich must pay for poor'

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  24. China's Covid Recovery

    Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  25. China rocket lands in ocean

    The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.

  26. Chimps chat like we do

    Study reveals that chimps take turns in conversation, just like us!

  27. Capital One hack: 100 million people's data stolen

    Dan and Catherine discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.

  28. Cancer vaccine?

    Could a cancer vaccine be developed? Learn vocabulary to talk about this.

  29. Cancer survivor swims Channel four times non-stop

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  30. Can you sleep during lockdown?

    More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.

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