Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: India evacuates thousands as a second cyclone approaches.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- cyclone
You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about a cyclone, cyberattacks, South Korea’s budget, and Formula One.
A cyclone is a powerful storm with strong winds that moves around a center.
- cyberattacks
You’ll hear useful words from the bulletin about a cyclone, cyberattacks, South Korea’s budget, and Formula One.
Cyberattacks are attempts to damage or enter computers or computer systems without permission.
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In this episode
- India evacuates thousands as a second cyclone approaches
- Cyberattacks disrupt emergency alert systems in Russia and Ukraine
- South Korea plans major AI investment in record budget
- Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion
Sources
- RechercheThe cyclone formed over the Bay of Bengal; the report says Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were expected to feel its brunt.
- RechercheThe reports followed the end Sunday night of a temporary ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky.
- RechercheUkraine’s Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia for the incident, while the article said no group had publicly claimed responsibility.
- Deutsche WelleSouth Korea to pour billions into AI
- RechercheThe article reports that a 162.3 trillion won Future Response Fund is included in the budget, financed largely by additional tax revenue from the semiconductor boom, to support growth industries, young people, regional development and education, and buffer against future revenue shortfalls.
- Deutsche WelleKimi Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion
- Al JazeeraKimi Antonelli becomes Formula One’s youngest world champion in Mexico City | Motorsports | Al Jazeera