Easy English news by level
Pick A2, B1, or B2 and read the same topic at the pace you want.
New York officials are continuing a difficult search for victims from Ground Zero. After the 9/11 attacks, some families never received remains or clear identification. Today, the city works with new and more complex technology to look for small biological traces. The goal is to identify more than...
Reports say the Houthis have seized the strategic port of Mokha in Yemen. Mokha sits on the Red Sea, and the group is backed by Iran. Control of this port could strengthen the Houthis’ position in the area.
More than 20 children have died in a fire at two schools in Bukavu, in eastern DR Congo. Local officials say the fire broke out and spread quickly.
A jury is now considering the case of Lindsay Clancy. She is a former nurse, and she is charged with killing her three children. The trial is taking place in court, and jurors must decide what the evidence shows.
A flash flood struck near the Grand Canyon after heavy rain. Witnesses described sudden danger and fast-moving water.
Police in Switzerland arrested a man after a shooting at a techno rave in Aarau. The attack happened during the event, and emergency teams were called quickly.
The United States and Iran have launched strikes again after a quiet period of several weeks. This is the first time the US is known to have carried out an attack since late July.
Swiss police have started a manhunt after a shooting at a techno rave near Zurich. Officers say the shots were fired during the event.
A ferry accident off northern Cyprus has left at least eight people dead, and several others are missing. The incident happened after the ferry left port with nearly 270 passengers.
A top football player in Cameroon has criticized silence after a deadly week. At least eight women were killed in about seven days, and the news has caused public outrage.
Jellyfish have forced a partial shutdown at a nuclear power station in northern France. The plant is located in Gravelines.
Ratko Mladić, a convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died at the age of 84. He was serving his sentence in prison in The Hague.
A large international police operation led to mass arrests linked to cyber-crime networks in West Africa. Authorities say the groups use the internet to scam people and steal money. The crackdown involved teams from multiple countries and focused on online fraud.
US media report that the head of the CIA traveled to Moscow for talks that were not announced in advance. The report says the trip is linked to discussions with Russian officials.
Canada has announced “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on US goods. The move is meant to match the impact of new US trade measures. Canada says the tariffs could reach as much as 50% on some products.
The United States says it will sever all economic ties with Iran. Scott Bessent, the US Treasury secretary, described the plan as the “greatest financial offensive ever.” He said the US will use strong financial pressure to limit Iran’s access to money and international systems.
Norway’s King Harald is still in hospital, and the palace says his condition has worsened. He is receiving antibiotics as part of his treatment.
Police in South Africa have arrested four people in connection with the murder of a boxing champion. The arrests came after an investigation into the death of the athlete, which caused concern in the local community.
A wildfire is spreading toward Reno, Nevada. Officials say about 90,000 people have been ordered to evacuate. The warning is meant to protect residents as the fire gets closer.
A wildfire is spreading near Reno, in the US state of Nevada. Local authorities have warned a large number of residents to evacuate. The fire is moving through areas on the edge of the city, and the danger is growing.
A large landfill in Guinea collapsed, according to the government. The incident happened in the capital, where a mound of rubbish fell and buried nearby homes. Officials say several families were trapped under the waste. Rescue teams are searching the area and trying to help survivors.
Togo has charged two French journalists, Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani. The government says they used incorrect documents. The journalists were detained, and now they face legal charges.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck eastern Indonesia. Early reports say at least 47 people have died. Many others were injured, and local authorities fear the death toll could rise.
Israel launched air strikes in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities. They reported that 11 people were killed. The attacks were described as happening in border areas.