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A plan to bring live music back
British events promoter wants to use compulsory coronavirus testing at music festivals.

Kanye West says he'll run for US president
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Athlete's 200m 'record' only 185m
Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

World’s biggest classical music festival… from home
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms will go ahead this summer in London – but not as we know it.

Coronavirus: Half million deaths
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

Beyonce: Juneteenth song released
Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.

Black Lives Matter: Racism at London protest
The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.

Can you sleep during lockdown?
More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.

Training for the Premier League starts
English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.

Toddler buys $25 onion on dad’s phone
Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.