Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 861. WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2023 Part 1 (with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast)
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Dec 27, 2023 Stephen from the Simple English News Daily podcast quizzes the host on news events from 2023. They discuss a riot in Brazil's Congress buildings, a controversial incident involving the Dalai Lama, India's population challenges, the origins of pizza in Italy, family background in Gibraltar, and the top-selling film in 2023, the Barbie movie.
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Brazilian Riot
- Supporters of Brazil's former president rioted at the Congress buildings on January 8, 2023.
- Over 1,400 people were arrested, similar to the US Capitol riot in 2021.
Turkey-Syria Earthquakes
- Two powerful earthquakes devastated Turkey on February 6, 2023, marking its worst natural disaster in modern history.
- Neighboring Syria was also significantly affected.
Japan's Aging Population
- Japan has the highest average age globally, with over 10% of its population over 80.
- This demographic trend raises questions about healthcare, diet, and lifestyle factors.