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Fertilizer prices are increasing worldwide because of disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Germany wants workers from India 26th March - "Easier"

Germany needs lots of workers and wants to fix this problem by asking professionals from India to fill vacancies.

Negative people might make us age more quickly 23rd March - "Harder" A new study suggests that who we surround ourselves with can negatively affect our longevity. Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes 19th March - "Easier" Some people in the UK are angry that pictures on British banknotes will change. Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular 16th March - "Harder"

The English-language dominance of the music industry is under threat from songs from non-English-speaking countries.

New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks 12th March - "Easier" The new Netflix mini-series The Dinosaurs got a 100% review on the site Rotten Tomatoes. UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft 9th March - "Harder" Shopkeepers in the UK are locking chocolate bars in plastic boxes to stop chocolate thieves. Red cards for football players who hide racist comments 5th March - "Easier"

FIFA may ask referees to give a red card to players who cover their mouths when they say things to other players.

Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran 2nd March - "Harder" The Middle East is in turmoil after coordinated attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran. Birdwatching could protect against ageing, say scientists 26th February - "Easier" Scientists say birdwatching could protect us against from ageing. UK mulls removing former Prince Andrew from line to become king 23rd February - "Harder" A former UK prince (Andrew) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Japan wins its first-ever Olympic pairs skating gold 19th February - "Easier" Japan has scooped its first-ever Olympic gold medal for pairs figure skating. Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers 16th February - "Harder" Zoologists have uncovered a previously unknown sensory faculty in elephants' whiskers. Morning-after texts are best for first dates 12th February - "Easier" Researchers have found the best time to text a new partner after the first date is the next morning. Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family 9th February - "Harder" A 13-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after an epic 4-km swim that saved his family. MY e-BOOK See a sample HELP THIS SITE Nine More Free ESL Websites MY e-BOOK See a sample

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From the latest lesson: The war in Iran has sharply increased fertilizer prices because it has disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran's near shutdown of the Strait is in retaliation for attacks by the U.S. and Israel. The Persian Gulf region is a critical supplier of fertilizer ingredients.

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