News Vocabulary
This is the title of a news story.
headline
This person reports news and investigates stories.
Journalist / Reporter
This word means a general rise in prices.
inflation
This verb means to make information available to the public, for example in a newspaper.
publish
This expression means “based on information from someone or something.” Example: “_____ witnesses, the accident happened at midnight.”
According to...
This term describes important news that has just happened.
breaking news
This person saw an event happen and can describe it.
witness
This institution is where elected representatives debate and pass laws.
parliament
This verb means to say publicly that something is going to happen.
announce
Complete the expression: “The announcement came _____ an important meeting between the two leaders.”
In the wake of...
This word means information showing that something is true.
evidence
This journalist reports from a particular place or specializes in an area such as politics or war.
correspondant
This term means a period when economic activity decreases significantly.
recession
If an event causes something to begin, especially protests or controversy, we can use this verb.
spark
This expression means “as a reaction to something.” Example: “The government introduced new measures _____ public criticism.”
in response to...
This noun means an accusation that someone has done something wrong, but it has not necessarily been proven.
allegation
This person is responsible for presenting a television or radio news programme.
News anchor / Presenter
This word describes the art or practice of managing relations between countries.
Diplomacy
This verb means to strongly advise or encourage someone to do something.
urge
Complete the expression meaning “to be strongly urged or criticized”: “The government is _____ pressure to take action.”
under pressure
This adjective describes an issue that causes disagreement or debate.
controversial
This person tries to influence politicians or government decisions on behalf of a group or organization.
lobbyist
This is a formal agreement between countries.
treaty
To refuse to accept or approve something
reject
This expression means “to successfully agree on something after discussion or negotiation.”
reach an agreement