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News of the World
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News of the World
#News of the world [Pre-intermediate] - By Cate - 24/02/2025
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Hello, Cate here and welcome back to NEWS OF THE WORLD!
In World News…
The tension between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky has reached breaking point, raising big questions about the future of the war. Trump recently called Zelensky a “dictator without elections” and blamed him for pulling the U.S. into an unwinnable war—echoing Russian propaganda. Zelensky responded, accusing Trump of being misinformed, which reportedly angered him even more.
Trump insists he just wants to end the war, but some believe his severe words are a strategy to pressure Europe into providing more military support. Whether this signals a real policy change or just Trump’s negotiating style, the stakes are higher than ever.
Business News
Artists and musicians in the EU are worried about AI using their work without permission. A legal loophole in the AI Act allows big tech companies to train AI on books, songs, and images without compensating creators. Axel Voss, a key figure in EU copyright law, calls this “irresponsible.” While the law requires companies to share some details about their data use, the rules are unclear. Writers say this is unfair and harmful to creatives. Lawsuits are increasing, and 15 cultural organizations are demanding change. The big question remains—will the EU protect its artists or favour big tech?
Entertainment
Travel in 2025 is moving towards longer, more meaningful trips. After last year’s tourism boom led to overcrowding and poor traveller behaviour, people are now focusing on fewer destinations and deeper cultural experiences. Experts predict a 24% increase in travel, with travellers averaging nearly two-week stays instead of rushed itineraries.
A major trend is ‘blended travel’—mixing work with holidays. In countries like India and China, many travellers plan to work remotely while on holiday, a trend also growing in Germany, the US, and the UK. Others are planning trips around public holidays to maximize time off.
Where would you stay longer?
Sport
Tennis is buzzing after world number one Jannik Sinner received a three-month doping ban. Authorities ruled he unintentionally took a banned substance, reducing his punishment from a possible two-year suspension. He will return in time for the French Open.
Daniil Medvedev hopes this case sets a precedent so all players—rich or not—can defend themselves fairly. Right now, only top athletes can afford good lawyers, and the Professional Tennis Players Association is offering free legal support.
Jessica Pegula calls the system “broken,” highlighting inconsistencies in past cases. Will this lead to reform, or does it expose bigger problems?
Self-development
Understanding yourself is vital to making better decisions and finding satisfaction. But real self-awareness goes beyond knowing your strengths and weaknesses—it is about revealing your motivations, values, fears, and desires. Here are five ways to build deeper self-understanding:
- Journaling – Spend a few minutes each day writing about your emotions, patterns in your thoughts, and what excites or drains you. This helps identify key beliefs.
- The ‘Why’ Exercise – Take a belief or feeling and ask yourself “Why?” at least five times to get to the real root of your emotions. For example, if you feel stuck at work, ask why until you discover the real reason.
- Personality & Strengths Tests – Tools like Myers-Briggs or StrengthsFinder can offer understandings into how you think and what energizes you. Reflect on how they truly apply to your life.
- Mirror Talk – Look in the mirror and say what you love about yourself, what you find difficult, and what you want. It is embarrassing but helps with self-acceptance.
- Seek Feedback – Ask friends or mentors about your strengths and weaknesses to discover blind spots.
Self-awareness is a lifelong journey. The more you understand yourself, the clearer your path forward becomes.
Well, that’s all from NEWS OF THE WORLD for now. I hope you appreciate yourself today, and I’ll talk to you soon! Take care!