Simple English News Daily Monday 21st July 2025. Brazil Bolsonaro raid. South Korea floods. Japan election. Syria ceasefire. EU sanctions. France, Spain fires...
Jul 21, 2025
This week, the world is buzzing with news! In Brazil, a police raid targets former President Jair Bolsonaro. South Korea faces devastating floods. In Japan, political surprises shake up the election results. Meanwhile, violence rages in Syria, and a tragic boat capsizes in Vietnam. Peace efforts are underway in the Congo, while protests erupt in Kenya. The EU imposes sanctions against Russia, and wildfires threaten regions in France and Spain. It's a whirlwind of events shaping our global landscape!
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Bolsonaro Raided and Monitored
- Brazilian police searched ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's house due to election interference investigations.
- He must also wear an ankle monitor to prevent fleeing Brazil amid ongoing allegations.
Deadly Explosion Kills Officers
- In Los Angeles, three police officers died in an explosion caused by confiscated explosives.
- This was the largest loss of life for the LA Sheriff's Department since 1857.
South Korea Floods Devastate
- South Korea is experiencing its heaviest rainfall causing deadly floods and destroyed harvests.
- Such extreme weather events highlight vulnerabilities in agricultural and urban areas.