BBC Radio - Learning English from the News

Is there plastic in your blood?

Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.

Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.

Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.

A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?

Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.

Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.

Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?

Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.

We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.