Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: Israelis vote in pivotal election, with Netanyahu’s future uncertain.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- bulletin
You are about to hear words from the bulletin about elections, conflict, and severe weather.
A bulletin is a short, official news report.
- severe weather
You are about to hear words from the bulletin about elections, conflict, and severe weather.
Severe weather is very dangerous or extreme weather, such as a strong storm.
- bloc
You heard “bloc” in the news.
A bloc is a group that works together.
- bloc
For example: The two clubs formed a bloc to ask for better facilities.
The clubs formed a bloc by joining together to make a request.
- facilities
For example: The two clubs formed a bloc to ask for better facilities.
Facilities are places, equipment, or services that people can use.
- annulled
You heard “annulled” in the news.
Annulled means officially cancelled or made invalid.
- annulled
For example: The school annulled the test after finding a printing error.
The school officially cancelled the test because it had a printing error.
- disrupted
You heard “disrupted” in the news.
Disrupted means interrupted or made harder to continue.
- disrupted
For example: The roadworks disrupted traffic near the station.
The roadworks interrupted the normal movement of traffic.
- roadworks
For example: The roadworks disrupted traffic near the station.
Roadworks are repairs or building work being done on a road.
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- Israelis vote in pivotal election, with Netanyahu’s future uncertain
- Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire for aid effort in Oleshky
- Lula wins a fourth term in Brazil after election comeback
- Iran says US is not serious about talks as regional officials meet in Tehran
- Severe rain floods parts of Ecuador’s largest city
- Scotland braces for a third storm in three days
Sources
- CBC NewsNetanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel votes | CBC News
- RechercheThe election follows the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, in which nearly 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage, according to the article. The attacks and the security failure that preceded them have become central campaign issues, with opponents calling for an independent inquiry.
- Associated Press (carried by ABC News)It could be weeks or months before the winner of Israel's election is known - ABC News
- RechercheUkrainian parliamentary commissioner for human rights Dmytro Lubinets said Ukraine was honouring its commitments. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it stopped shelling toward Kherson from 4 a.m. Moscow time to prepare for the Oleshky effort.
- RechercheAfter the result, Lula faces a divided country and a Congress described as hostile and packed with Bolsonaro allies.
- RechercheOn October 26, 2026, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the US side was not serious about negotiations. He pointed to President Trump’s support for talks shortly before US strikes on Iran in June 2025.
- RechercheThe Guardian reported that Tehran said the meeting also explored future regional security arrangements.
- Al JazeeraHeavy rains trigger massive flooding in Ecuador’s largest city | Floods | Al Jazeera
- BBC NewsNew weather warnings as third storm set to hit Scotland - BBC News