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B1 English News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from hundreds of fires spreads into US cities. Also: China criticises the UK's move to bring British Steel into public hands and says it hurt Chinese investors' confidence. Today’s English focus: is being brought into public hands = is being brought into public hands. Vocabulary: Smoke (dirty air made by a fire), Tariff (a tax on goods from another country), Wildfire (a large fire that burns in open land or forest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-18

B1 English News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Fifa is reviewing match reports after Argentina's players held up a banner backing their claim to the Falklands. Also: Australia says Laos should face tougher charges over the methanol deaths of six backpackers. Today’s English focus: is going to decide = be going to. Vocabulary: charge (an official accusation in a legal case), fine (money you have to pay as a punishment), ambassador (a country's top diplomat in another country). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-17

B1 English News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better pay and safer conditions during extreme summer heat. Also: French MPs vote to create a tightly limited assisted dying law after years of debate. Today’s English focus: will be = will be. Vocabulary: deliveries (trips or packages being taken from one place to another), wages (the money a worker earns), stoppage (a pause in work or services). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-16

B1 English News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Seven Britons are among the 13 people confirmed dead after wildfires in southern Spain, with victims from several countries. Also: A Singapore court orders Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages to two ministers after a defamation ruling over a property-deals article. Today’s English focus: as a whole = looking at the full thing, not just one part. Vocabulary: deal (agreement or transaction), judge (person who leads a court case and makes a decision), ruling (official court decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-15

B1 English News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A fire tore through a bar in Bangkok, killing at least 28 people and leaving 25 critically injured after smoke, panic, and darkness filled the room. Also: In Yellowstone, a bull bison charged a grandfather and sent him into the air after he and his grandson got too close for a photo. Today’s English focus: to spread = to move out over a larger area. Vocabulary: the blaze (a big, strong fire), critically injured (hurt very seriously), shelter (a safe place from danger). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-14