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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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ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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