B1-B2

World B1-B2

Major international stories, diplomacy, and events that affect many countries. If you want to stay inside one level for a study session, use the level pages to filter the feed.

The New York TimesWorldMar 17, 2026

Background Report: Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67

A clear mid-level retelling that keeps the main facts and timeline easy to follow.

1 min readOriginal source

Open story B1-B2

VOA Learning EnglishWorldMar 17, 2026

Background Report: Learning English Podcast

A clear mid-level retelling that keeps the main facts and timeline easy to follow.

1 min readOriginal source

Open story B1-B2

BBC NewsWorldMar 16, 2026

Europe Resists Trump's Attempt to Frame Gulf Crisis as Nato Duty

A mid-level report on disagreement over Nato's role in the Iran crisis. An upper-intermediate version that keeps the same strategic argument and reactions.

5 min readOriginal source

Open story B1-B2