breakthrough · disruption · uncertainty
· 0:53 · With Emma
Learn “breakthrough”, “disruption”, “uncertainty” in slow English. From: Russia and Ukraine agree to a major prisoner exchange, but peace talks make little progress.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- bulletin
These words come from the bulletin about prisoner talks, housing costs, and political uncertainty.
A bulletin is a short, official news report.
- prisoner talks
These words come from the bulletin about prisoner talks, housing costs, and political uncertainty.
Discussions about prisoners, often between people trying to reach an agreement about them.
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- Russia and Ukraine agree to a major prisoner exchange, but peace talks make little progress
- Spain’s first general strike in 14 years puts housing costs at center of election debate
- U.S. could lose measles elimination status as outbreak grows
- Indonesia’s vice-president resigns amid political uncertainty
- Kenya begins countdown toward Ebola-free status after last patient leaves hospital
- Former Youpla directors penalized over collapsed fund serving Aboriginal families
- World leaders face pressure to act on fossil fuels at COP31
Sources
- RechercheAfter two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner-of-war exchange, but the number of prisoners had not yet been finalized.
- RechercheThe warring sides entered the talks far apart on terms for a possible settlement.
- The GuardianUkraine talks in Abu Dhabi bring progress on prisoners but not on peace | Ukraine | The Guardian
- RechercheThe Guardian reported that participation was uneven across Spain, with strongest support reported in coastal regions including Catalonia and Andalucía.
- RechercheThe average rent in Spain had almost doubled over the previous 10 years, according to NPR’s report.
- RechercheThe report says six people died in Pennsylvania this year, a child died in New York on election day, and an infant died in Wisconsin days later.
- RechercheTwo upper-house sources told Reuters that the chamber would oversee the resignation process and selection of a replacement; they said Gibran would submit his resignation letter to the upper house on Thursday morning.
- RechercheGibran's resignation comes amid tensions between Prabowo and Gibran's father, former president Joko Widodo, after an alliance between Widodo and Prabowo helped propel Prabowo to power.
- Deutsche WelleKenya's last Ebola patient leaves hospital
- RechercheThe Democratic Republic of the Congo's government reported 11,042 infections and 5,387 deaths on Wednesday.
- Kenya News AgencyKenya discharges last Ebola patient, as it aims to end outbreak – Kenya News Agency
- RechercheKenya discharged its last Ebola patient on November 11. The 42-day countdown begins November 12; if no new case is recorded, the country is expected to be declared Ebola-free on December 23.
- Reuters (carried by MarketScreener)Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status | MarketScreener
- TV47 DigitalKenya begins 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status as last patient is discharged
- RechercheKenya's health minister said prevention measures would continue through the countdown.
- RechercheThe court found that the three directors failed to meet the expected standard of care and diligence, failed to manage conflicts of interest, and caused detriment to ACBF members.
- RechercheCountries agreed in 2023 to transition away from fossil fuels, but have struggled to advance that goal at annual UN conferences.