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Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Inside a notorious prison in Cameroon, inmates record songs and music videos with Jail Time Records, turning prison life into a strange music scene with fans far beyond the walls. Also: Love Island UK shows how dating habits are changing, as women make the first move and old rules about who should act first start to shift. Today’s English focus: be watched by — to be seen by people = to be seen by people. Vocabulary: record label (a music company or group that releases songs), inmates (prisoners), courtyard (an open space inside a building or group of buildings). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-26

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US puts new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and the European Union, while officials cite forced-labour concerns and a trade expert. Also: The ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations, with members voting 82 in favour and Khan saying he will challenge the decision. Today’s English focus: is going to challenge = to plan to challenge. Vocabulary: tariff (a tax on goods brought into a country), partner (a country or company that trades or works with another one), import (goods brought into a country from somewhere else). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-25

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Elon Musk tells people to keep going as fears grow about AI speed, safety risks, and a new OpenAI security scare. Also: China's animal lovers push back after a brutal dog-killing case, taking their campaign against censorship and cruelty overseas. Today’s English focus: even if I wanted to stop it = even if I wanted to stop it. Vocabulary: censorship (control of information, books, posts, or videos by officials), outrage (very strong anger), cruelty (very unkind or harmful behaviour, especially when someone hurts people or). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-24

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Google's revenue is still growing, but its free cash flow has turned negative as AI spending climbs toward $205 billion and investors react. Also: In Nigeria, white foam on a busy highway draws crowds, while authorities warn people to stay back and tests continue. Today’s English focus: have been stopping = to have been stopping. Vocabulary: foam (a soft mass of bubbles), distance (space between two things), unidentified (not known by name or type). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-23

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: France has passed a law that will block social media for under-15s, with age checks for all users coming in stages. Also: A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea faces possible jail and a fine over ants used in desserts. Today’s English focus: be used for = to be for a purpose. Vocabulary: law (official rules people must follow), fine (money paid as a penalty), menu (the list of food and drinks in a restaurant). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-22

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader after Yahya Sinwar was killed, and the episode explains why this change matters for the group's direction and peace talks. Also: The US carries out another round of strikes against Iran after American soldiers died, while Iran responds around the Strait of Hormuz and says diplomatic messages are still being. Today’s English focus: are being removed = are being taken away. Vocabulary: strike (attack), tanker (large ship carrying oil or other liquid cargo), crew (the people who work on a ship). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-21

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: A US health investigation hit a setback after a test on iceberg lettuce was found to be a false positive, while officials still do not know the exact source of the parasite. Also: A ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far and dozens still missing. Today’s English focus: have been rescued — to have been taken to safety = to have been taken to safety. Vocabulary: the search (the effort to look for missing people), rescued (taken to safety), missing (not found, or not known to be safe yet). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-20

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Laos says it still cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol, and the case now centres on missing autopsies, limited forensic evidence, and charges. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child through surrogacy abroad, a move that clashed with Germany's ban and triggered debate inside his own party. Today’s English focus: is facing charges = is officially being dealt with in a legal case right now. Vocabulary: autopsies (medical examinations of bodies after death), forensic (connected with scientific work used in a legal investigation), distillery (a place where alcohol is made). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-19

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