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Behind the News - Is the Great Barrier Reef In Danger of Dying?

Difficulty: Intermediate

Australia

There's been some bad news for the Great Barrier Reef, with experts declaring another mass bleaching—the fifth in just eight years. We find out what coral bleaching is and how it's impacting Australia's World Heritage-listed wonder.

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BBC News - California ‘crippling drought’ leads to strict water restrictions

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom, USA

Strict water restrictions come into force for millions of people in California as the US west coast continues to experience a crippling drought.

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Brexit - What Happens When the UK Leaves the EU? - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

This segment outlines the advantages and the drawbacks for British businesses in different versions of Brexit. The rights of British citizens living in EU countries and EU citizens living in Britain are also discussed.

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ABC News - President Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. At little over a month until the general elections, this news has prompted a lot of uncertainty and raised a great many questions.

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Caption 75 [en]: And we have a long way to go in climbing out of this deep hole
Caption 75 [en]: And we have a long way to go in climbing out of this deep hole

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BBC News - Theresa May: First Speech as Prime Minister

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Theresa May gives her first speech as Britain's new prime minister, outlining her priorities for the UK with a focus on domestic issues.

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Caption 24 [en]: you're less likely than anybody else in Britain to go to university.
Caption 24 [en]: you're less likely than anybody else in Britain to go to university.

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Breaking News - Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for government action and full transparency as she rejects Facebook’s claim that privacy issues prevent it from sharing research data.

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Caption 2 [en]: As long as Facebook is operating in the shadows,
Caption 2 [en]: As long as Facebook is operating in the shadows,

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CBS News - Why the Easter Bunny Is 'An Essential Service' in New Zealand

Difficulty: Intermediate

Canada, New Zealand, USA

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has declared the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy essential workers. Here's a round-up of some feel-good news stories of how people are getting through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Caption 14 [en]: that maybe in lieu of the bunny being able to make it to your home,
Caption 14 [en]: that maybe in lieu of the bunny being able to make it to your home,

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Brexit - 'The house has refused to be bounced'

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Opposition MPs react after parliament voted against Boris Johnson's extremely tight Brexit bill timetable, which the government said was necessary to reach the prime minister’s target of leaving the EU on October 31st.

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Caption 2 [en]: into debating a hugely significant piece of legislation in just two days
Caption 2 [en]: into debating a hugely significant piece of legislation in just two days

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Barack Obama - On Trump Presidential Victory - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

44th president of the United States Barack Obama speaks about his understanding of American democracy following the election of Donald Trump.

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Caption 2 [en]: because the remarkable work that they have done day in, day out,
Caption 2 [en]: because the remarkable work that they have done day in, day out,

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Michelle Obama and Melania Trump - Talk Raising Children In White House

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

First lady Michelle Obama met with Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as both families prepare for the transition.

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Caption 25 [en]: during the transition in two thousand eight.
Caption 25 [en]: during the transition in two thousand eight.

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Sandra Bullock - Gives Us Her Best Minion Impression

Difficulty: Intermediate

USA

Sandra Bullock gives us the scoop on her new family friendly film "Minions" and gives her best Minion impression.

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Caption 5 [en]: It's not the first time I've behaved in a villainous way.
Caption 5 [en]: It's not the first time I've behaved in a villainous way.

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