B1 English News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation

Build stronger English listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to people linked to Havana Syndrome, a mystery illness reported by spies, diplomats, and their families. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed all 44 kidnapped pupils and teachers, while families wait to be reunited after two months of fear. Today’s English focus: to abduct = to take a person away by force. Vocabulary: the ordeal (a very difficult and stressful experience), the captor (a person who keeps someone prisoner), the vulnerable (weak or easily harmed). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-07-12