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10 Downing Street - Rishi Sunak's first speech as U.K. Prime Minister - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak concludes his first speech made as a serving U.K. prime minister, outlining the priorities for his new government at a difficult moment in the country’s history.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Climate Change and the Mississippi River - Part 2

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

What happens when an important river like the Mississippi starts drying up because of lack of rain? We find out in this segment.

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Caption 28 [en]: For weeks now, this slow-moving crisis has made it difficult— [photo]
Caption 28 [en]: For weeks now, this slow-moving crisis has made it difficult— [photo]

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10 Downing Street - Rishi Sunak's first speech as U.K. Prime Minister - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak arrives at 10 Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, and speaks to the people.

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Caption 24 [en]: This will mean difficult decisions to come.
Caption 24 [en]: This will mean difficult decisions to come.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Second Amendment in Crisis - Part 3

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Following the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, people spoke out. One of these people was a famous actor who went to Washington to give a speech.

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Caption 12 [en]: and so it's very difficult to get new laws passed.
Caption 12 [en]: and so it's very difficult to get new laws passed.

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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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Caption 51 [en]: Back in the San Joaquin Valley, that's difficult for people like Fabian to understand.
Caption 51 [en]: Back in the San Joaquin Valley, that's difficult for people like Fabian to understand.

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Slow News with Sigrid - Water on Mars, the Oscars, and more

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Sigrid presents a range of topics currently in the news, including Covid-19, the crisis at the Mexican border, spring break, water on Mars, and the Oscars.

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Caption 18 [en]: In those countries, where life is very difficult right now,
Caption 18 [en]: In those countries, where life is very difficult right now,

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Sigrid - Inauguration 2021 - Part 1

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

In the United States, a presidential inauguration takes place every four years. The US now has a new president, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman vice president. Part 1 of this video takes a look at the day before the inauguration.

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Caption 14 [en]: These are very difficult times all over the world
Caption 14 [en]: These are very difficult times all over the world

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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 11 [en]: um... then, uh... we have to understand that it's a bit difficult at the moment
Caption 11 [en]: um... then, uh... we have to understand that it's a bit difficult at the moment

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Sigrid - The New Normal - Part 1

Difficulty: Newbie

USA

For so many of us, life has changed radically. We've had to learn new habits because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the changes we are having to make.

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Caption 2 [en]: All over the world, these are difficult times —
Caption 2 [en]: All over the world, these are difficult times —

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Brexit - What Happens When the UK Leaves the EU? - Part 3

Difficulty: Intermediate

United Kingdom

The focus of this segment is on the Chequers Deal, the preferred deal of Prime Minister Theresa May, which blends aspects of both Hard and Soft Brexit deals. It also outlines what could happen if no deal is struck by the deadline.

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Caption 20 [en]: All this leaves Theresa May in a difficult situation. [EU Parliament]
Caption 20 [en]: All this leaves Theresa May in a difficult situation. [EU Parliament]

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Global News - Barack Obama and Donald Trump meet at White House

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump met for the first time in the White House as they begin transition talks.

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Caption 38 [en]: some wonderful and some difficulties [sic, difficult].
Caption 38 [en]: some wonderful and some difficulties [sic, difficult].

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