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Faked accident: YouTuber jailed from 2023-12-06T14:55
An influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane for video views and money.
ListenIndia tunnel rescue from 2023-11-29T16:01
All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.
ListenBad bosses make people quit from 2023-11-22T13:57
New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.
ListenIceland prepares for volcano from 2023-11-15T14:20
A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.
ListenIsrael-Gaza War: One month on from 2023-11-08T16:23
It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.
ListenFriends say goodbye to Matthew Perry from 2023-11-01T14:41
Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.
ListenNature destroying nature from 2023-10-25T11:16
A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.
ListenAmazon water emergency from 2023-10-18T13:20
The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.
ListenJunk food addiction from 2023-10-11T16:00
Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.
ListenCovid vaccine scientists win Nobel from 2023-10-04T16:03
The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.
ListenLego gives up on recycled bricks from 2023-09-27T15:35
Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.
ListenImproving maths with music from 2023-09-20T09:59
Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.
ListenRubiales quits: Kiss scandal from 2023-09-13T14:38
Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.
ListenBanning 'steak' from 2023-09-06T14:02
Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.
ListenIs laughing good for your heart? from 2023-08-30T15:02
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
ListenTaliban: No beard, no job! from 2022-04-19T11:50
Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.
ListenEd Sheeran wins Shape of You case from 2022-04-12T12:36
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.
ListenDriverless cars from 2022-04-05T11:19
A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?
ListenOscars 2022: When Will hit Chris from 2022-03-29T15:00
Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.
ListenGreat Barrier Reef in danger from 2022-03-22T16:03
Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.
ListenWhat is the future for fuel? from 2022-03-15T15:26
Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?
ListenRocket hits the Moon from 2022-03-08T15:43
Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.
ListenUkraine conflict continues from 2022-03-01T14:31
We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.
Listen'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made from 2022-02-22T14:00
Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.
ListenUkraine: Fears of invasion from 2022-02-15T14:21
Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.
ListenThe Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne from 2022-02-08T14:51
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.
ListenNadal: Star breaks records again from 2022-02-01T13:11
Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.
ListenUkraine: US tells embassy families to leave from 2022-01-25T14:24
The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.
ListenTonga: Volcano and tsunami hit from 2022-01-18T12:41
Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.
ListenDjokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay from 2022-01-11T15:16
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.
ListenReview of 2021 from 2022-01-04T14:05
Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.
ListenReal-life secret Santa from 2021-12-28T12:00
Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?
ListenOmicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands from 2021-12-21T14:34
The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.
ListenTornadoes devastate US states from 2021-12-14T15:11
Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.
ListenAung San Suu Kyi: 4 years in prison from 2021-12-07T14:33
Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.
ListenOmicron: New Covid strain, new travel restrictions from 2021-11-30T15:00
We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.
ListenAdele gets Spotify to stop album shuffle from 2021-11-23T15:06
Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages.
ListenAustria: Lockdown for unvaccinated from 2021-11-16T16:01
Two million people who have not been vaccinated have been placed in lockdown in Austria.
ListenCOP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation from 2021-11-09T13:59
Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.
ListenCountries try to change UN climate paper from 2021-11-02T11:14
Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.
ListenDonald Trump to launch new social media platform from 2021-10-26T10:03
Donald Trump plans to launch a new social media network called TRUTH Social.
ListenEarthshot Prize: Prince's new awards from 2021-10-19T14:19
Learn language related to Prince William's Earthshot Prize.
ListenAfghan female footballers get UK visas from 2021-10-12T12:24
A team of female footballers who fled the Taliban have been told they can live in the UK.
ListenPandora Papers: Rich exposed from 2021-10-05T14:45
Thousands of documents have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.
ListenGermany elections: Centre-left claim narrow win over Merkel's party from 2021-09-28T13:54
Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election
ListenLa Palma: Volcano erupts from 2021-09-21T14:31
A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.
ListenEmma Raducanu wins US Open from 2021-09-14T13:22
Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.
ListenAbba: Pop superstars are back from 2021-09-07T15:46
ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.
ListenRolling Stones drummer dies from 2021-08-31T14:25
Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.
ListenAfghanistan: Taliban retake Kabul from 2021-08-17T11:51
The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.
ListenClimate crisis: Last warning for humanity? from 2021-08-10T12:29
IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.
ListenOlympics: Sprinter seeks asylum from 2021-08-03T14:25
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is seeking asylum in Europe.
ListenTunisia's prime minister fired after protests from 2021-07-27T13:30
Tunisia's PM sacked after violent Covid protests in the country.
ListenPegasus: Activists 'spied on' from 2021-07-20T11:15
A smartphone spyware may have been used to monitor human rights activists and politicians
ListenItaly win Euro 2020 from 2021-07-13T08:17
Italy have won their first European championship since 1968. It beat England in the final.
ListenThe Queen gives medal to health service from 2021-07-06T11:04
Queen Elizabeth has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service.
ListenWimbledon: Return of tennis tournament from 2021-06-29T12:55
The famous tennis tournament is back. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
ListenOlympics: First transgender athlete from 2021-06-22T13:09
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.
ListenEuro 2020: Player has heart attack from 2021-06-15T15:30
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen had a heart attack during a Euro 2020 game against Finland.
ListenLilibet: Harry and Meghan's new baby from 2021-06-08T15:09
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child.
ListenOlympics: Tokyo too hot for athletes? from 2021-06-01T09:13
A report suggests that climate change could put the health of Olympic athletes at risk.
ListenBelarus accused of 'hijacking' from 2021-05-25T15:00
Western countries have accused Belarus of hijacking a Ryanair plane.
ListenLong working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds from 2021-05-18T11:42
People living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region were the most affected.
ListenChina rocket lands in ocean from 2021-05-11T10:47
The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.
ListenIndia's Covid nightmare from 2021-05-04T15:31
India continues to struggle with an aggressive second wave of infections.
ListenNomadland wins at the Oscars from 2021-04-27T11:29
Chloe Zhao becomes the first woman of colour to win the best director award.
ListenFootball: 'Super League' for Europe? from 2021-04-20T12:48
In a seismic move for football, 12 clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.
ListenNatanz: Iran blames Israel from 2021-04-13T15:03
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenSpace wine: Does it taste better? from 2021-04-06T11:32
Scientists sent bottles of wine to the ISS to study the effect of gravity on the product.
ListenSuez Canal: Delays continue from 2021-03-30T10:23
The Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal on 23rd March and caused long delays.
ListenAustralia hit by record floods from 2021-03-23T11:27
Around 18,000 people have been evacuated from severe floods in Australia.
ListenGrammys: Beyonce sets new record from 2021-03-16T10:23
Beyonce has set a new record after becoming the first female artist to win 28 Grammys.
ListenHarry and Meghan's Interview from 2021-03-09T10:12
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenGolden Globes 2021 from 2021-03-02T14:45
Learn the vocabulary you need to talk about this year's film and TV awards ceremony.
ListenKim Kardashian and Kanye West to divorce from 2021-02-23T15:36
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenImpeachment trial: Trump acquitted from 2021-02-16T16:28
Tom and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenIndia: Flood in Himalayas from 2021-02-09T14:01
Dozens are feared dead after a piece of a Himalayan glacier triggered a flood in India.
ListenMyanmar: Military takes control from 2021-02-02T12:56
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenRussian Navalny Protests from 2021-01-26T16:31
Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenUK: Tough new travel restrictions from 2021-01-19T14:25
New controls have come into force to try to keep out variants of coronavirus.
ListenRecord-breaking snow storm hits Spain from 2021-01-12T17:15
Up to 50cm of snow fell on the capital Madrid between Friday and Saturday.
ListenTrump tells official: 'find' votes from 2021-01-05T14:00
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.
ListenOur favourite News Review of 2020 from 2020-12-29T08:00
A 99-year-old man raised millions to help the UK's health service fight coronavirus
ListenBrexit talks: Next days are crucial from 2020-12-15T17:26
Talks between the UK and the EU have been extended with no deadline.
ListenBrexit: Deal or no deal? from 2020-12-08T17:33
The UK and the EU have entered final talks this week to try and agree a trade deal.
ListenDiego Maradona: Doctor’s house searched from 2020-12-01T15:40
Catherine and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenCovid-19: Will vaccine be for all? from 2020-11-24T10:02
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.
ListenCalls for ban on 'anti-vax' social media from 2020-11-17T10:40
Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenKamala Harris: First female US vice-president from 2020-11-10T16:31
Georgina and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenUS election day 2020 from 2020-11-03T12:11
Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenHarry and Meghan to make shows with Netflix from 2020-10-27T13:31
Catherine and Rob have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenChina's Covid Recovery from 2020-10-20T15:53
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenNadal 20th Grand Slam from 2020-10-13T09:44
Rafael Nadal has equalled Roger Federer's feat of winning a 20th Grand Slam title.
ListenLondon Marathon goes ahead from 2020-10-06T11:41
Around 45,000 non-elite athletes took part remotely due to Covid-19.
ListenTrump's tax returns from 2020-09-29T13:44
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Listen2020 Emmys - New Records Set from 2020-09-22T15:16
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenWildfires are spreading across the West Coast of America from 2020-09-15T11:56
Georgina and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenDjokovic hits line judge with ball from 2020-09-08T14:51
The incident led to the player's disqualification from the US Open tennis tournament.
ListenSpaceX splash down from 2020-09-01T14:32
Neil and Rob talk about space exploration and teach you vocabulary.
ListenKamala Harris makes history from 2020-08-25T13:13
Kamala Harris has become the first black woman to run for US Vice-President.
ListenBelarus: Protests spread from 2020-08-18T14:43
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news about this story.
ListenBeirut explosion protests from 2020-08-11T11:57
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenCoronavirus: UN warns of new diseases from 2020-08-04T10:25
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
ListenA plan to bring live music back from 2020-07-28T11:43
British events promoter wants to use compulsory coronavirus testing at music festivals.
ListenKanye West says he'll run for US president from 2020-07-21T13:48
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenAthlete's 200m 'record' only 185m from 2020-07-14T11:43
Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenWorld’s biggest classical music festival… from home from 2020-07-07T14:45
The BBC Proms will go ahead this summer in London – but not as we know it.
ListenCoronavirus: Half million deaths from 2020-06-30T15:09
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
ListenBeyonce: Juneteenth song released from 2020-06-23T12:48
Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.
ListenBlack Lives Matter: Racism at London protest from 2020-06-16T13:15
The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.
ListenCan you sleep during lockdown? from 2020-06-09T14:57
More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.
ListenTraining for the Premier League starts from 2020-06-02T13:15
English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.
ListenToddler buys $25 onion on dad’s phone from 2020-05-26T13:57
Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.
ListenCovid-19: The end for live music? from 2020-05-19T12:37
A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.
ListenCovid-19: A new era for cyclists? from 2020-05-12T12:33
The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.
ListenCoronavirus: Are school closures necessary? from 2020-04-14T14:13
School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?
ListenFixing things to help the planet from 2020-03-24T13:03
The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.
ListenNew China virus spreads from 2020-01-21T17:02
A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you this story's language
ListenOur biggest stories of 2019 from 2019-12-31T12:00
The News Review bring you the biggest stories of the year.
ListenA real-life secret Santa from 2019-12-24T12:00
Someone's been leaving presents for strangers around a village in the UK.
ListenBoeing stops making the 737 Max from 2019-12-18T11:31
Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.
ListenOne run a week for a longer life from 2019-11-05T14:34
Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life, says a new report.
ListenTeenager blinded by chips and junk food diet from 2019-09-03T14:38
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.
ListenTiny 'cousin' of T.rex discovered from 2019-08-27T14:37
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story
ListenRussian aircraft enter S Korean airspace from 2019-07-23T16:14
S Korea says that Russian military aircraft have entered its airspace without permission.
ListenTrump's tweet branded racist from 2019-07-16T14:39
Donald Trump is criticised for posting tweets directed at four non-white congresswomen.
ListenEuropean heatwave from 2019-06-26T07:31
Temperatures across Europe are expected to rise dramatically over the next few days.
ListenEverest Deaths: The Crowded Mountain from 2019-05-28T14:57
Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.
ListenNiki Lauda, Formula 1 legend, dies from 2019-05-21T14:26
Catherine and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenWhatsApp attack from 2019-05-14T14:55
Catherine and Tom teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenMalaria vaccine launched from 2019-04-23T13:53
Neil and Catherine discuss a new vaccine would could help save millions of lives
ListenSudan protests continue from 2019-04-09T14:48
Tom and Catherine bring you the language from the latest news headlines on this story.
ListenNew blood test can save pregnant women's lives from 2019-04-02T13:59
A blood test for this condition is more accurate and faster than previous methods.
ListenBA flight to Germany mistakenly flies to Scotland from 2019-03-26T14:22
Tom and Dan discuss the story and teach you vocabulary to talk about it.
ListenSouth African power outages continue from 2019-03-19T14:36
Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenWhy are female penguins getting stranded? from 2019-01-08T15:13
Why are female penguins found stranded so far from home? Neil and Tom discuss this story.
Listen60% drop in global wildlife from 2018-10-30T16:28
Catherine and Tom discuss language from this story.
ListenStopping the cyber-criminals from 2018-10-16T13:52
Tom and Catherine teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenTrump apologises to Kavanaugh for 'lies' from 2018-10-09T13:24
Neil and Tom teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenHurricane Florence forces evacuation from 2018-09-11T14:45
Neil and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenNike and the Colin Kaepernick controversy from 2018-09-04T16:29
Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenWorld's oldest message in a bottle from 2018-08-28T15:36
Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
ListenNorth and South Korean family reunions from 2018-08-21T14:22
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
ListenTurkish lira falls: who's to blame? from 2018-08-14T16:33
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
ListenNeymar admits exaggerating from 2018-07-31T15:08
Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
ListenHuman embryo DNA editing OK, panel says from 2018-07-17T14:44
Dan and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
ListenApple to hinder Facebook web tracking from 2018-06-05T14:00
Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
ListenBrazilian trucker strike continues from 2018-05-29T14:26
Sian and Dan bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
ListenSalamander 'being eaten to extinction' from 2018-05-22T14:19
Neil and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
ListenRoyal wedding: Markle's father may not attend from 2018-05-15T14:59
Dan and Catherine bring you the language you need to talk about this story.
ListenTourism's carbon footprint from 2018-05-15T08:53
Catherine and Dan discuss the environmental impact of tourism
ListenA minimum price for alcohol in Scotland from 2018-05-01T14:00
Neil and Catherine explain vocabulary and talk about Scotland's new health-related change
ListenIt's a boy! Royal baby born from 2018-04-24T15:22
Neil and Dan explain the language used to discuss the new royal
ListenJustin Trudeau apologises for wrongful killing from 2018-03-27T15:54
The Canadian prime minister apologised for the wrongful hanging of indigenous leaders in 1864. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenLast male northern white rhino dies from 2018-03-20T16:11
The future of the northern white rhino looks bleak after the last known male has died. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenLatte levy from 2018-03-13T15:17
A group of British politicians want to raise money for recycling by adding an extra charge to disposable coffee cups
ListenBritain must diet, say health officials from 2018-03-06T16:21
Health officials in the UK ask the food industry to cut calories to reduce obesity
Listen'The Beast from the East' blankets UK from 2018-02-27T15:43
A band of extreme cold and snow has hit parts of Europe and the UK. This is causing some travel disruption because most parts of the UK rarely experience heavy snow
ListenHow do vampire bats survive on blood? from 2018-02-20T17:22
Scientists have discovered how vampire bats can survive on a blood-only diet. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenSouth Africa: reports ANC ask Zuma to go from 2018-02-13T16:00
Reports from South Africa say that the ANC have asked President Zuma to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
Listen100 year anniversary for women's rights from 2018-02-06T16:34
It's 100 years to the day that women in the UK got the vote. Rob and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenWhat happened at the Grammys? from 2018-01-30T15:45
The Grammys have taken place in New York. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenKoreas talk for first time in two years from 2018-01-09T15:50
North and South Korea have met for talks for the first time in two years. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
ListenHollywood's campaign against harassment from 2018-01-02T16:20
Rob and Neil teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English.
ListenUsed rocket launched into space from 2017-12-26T10:00
Would you like to travel to space in a second-hand rocket? An American company's hoping this will be the future of space tourism. Neil and Catherine discuss this story
ListenGatlin team doping allegations from 2017-12-19T16:12
Allegations of drug taking connected to world-record holder Justin Gatlin have been made.
ListenMacron renews global warming fight from 2017-12-12T15:53
French president Macron hopes to re-energise the fight against global warming, and that American president, Donald Trump, will join in
ListenStopping the environmental apocalypse from 2017-12-05T15:50
An international delegation meet to avert environmental catastrophe. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English
ListenA royal romance from 2017-11-28T15:40
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to marry. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English
ListenPresident defies a nation from 2017-11-21T16:27
The Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, refuses to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
ListenItaly World Cup Fail from 2017-11-14T16:16
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
ListenThe Russian Revolution: 100 years on from 2017-11-07T15:35
It's 100 years since the Bolsheviks took power in Russia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
ListenHuman health affected by climate change from 2017-10-31T16:07
People's health is suffering because of climate change. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
ListenToxicity tax for London’s polluting cars from 2017-10-24T15:22
London has introduced a tax to combat air pollution. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
ListenAncient stellar collision makes waves from 2017-10-17T17:00
Two stars hitting each other has been described as ‘cataclysmic’. What does that mean?
ListenRacial inequality in the UK from 2017-10-10T14:49
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
ListenSpain in crisis after Catalan vote from 2017-10-03T14:16
Spain is in crisis after violence during an unofficial referendum in Catalonia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
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