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Feb 22, 2022 • 10min
'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made
Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.
Feb 15, 2022 • 10min
Ukraine: Fears of invasion
Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.
Feb 8, 2022 • 11min
The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Feb 1, 2022 • 10min
Nadal: Star breaks records again
Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.
Jan 25, 2022 • 10min
Ukraine: US tells embassy families to leave
The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.
Jan 18, 2022 • 10min
Tonga: Volcano and tsunami hit
Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.
Jan 11, 2022 • 10min
Djokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.
Jan 4, 2022 • 14min
Review of 2021
Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.
Dec 28, 2021 • 10min
Real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?
Dec 21, 2021 • 9min
Omicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands
The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.
