Simple English News Daily Wednesday 17th September 2025. Israel Gaza offensive. Malawi election. Kenya British soldier. Ukraine drones. Sweden phone ban. Spain hot...
Sep 16, 2025
This episode dives into the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict, spotlighting serious allegations from the UN. A catastrophic flood crisis unfolds in India, while political tensions soar during Malawi's elections. In Kenya, a British soldier faces an arrest warrant amidst rising legal troubles. Meanwhile, Ukraine grapples with drone strikes, and Sweden introduces a law banning phones in schools. As temperatures soar in Spain, the podcast also pays homage to the legacy of actor Robert Redford and discusses a notable lawsuit involving The New York Times.
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Uttarakhand Floods Devastate Communities
- Northern India faces severe floods with destroyed buildings and stranded residents in Uttarakhand.
- Reports cite at least 15 dead, 16 missing, and around 900 people unable to move.
Close Election Amid Economic Strain
- Malawi's general election likely heads to a second round with a tight race between Lazarus Chacuera and Peter Mutharika.
- Malawi ranks relatively high on democracy indices but faces economic pain from inflation and drought-linked poor harvests.
Wanjiru Case Prompts Extradition Request
- Kenya issued an arrest warrant for a British soldier over the 2012 death of Agnes Wanjiru near a British army base.
- Leaked messages suggested soldiers knew one of their colleagues killed Wanjiru and Kenya requested extradition.