Simple English News Daily Monday 12th May 2025. Putin rejects ceasefire. Ukraine Russia talks? India Pakistan ceasefire. Spain toxic cloud. Mexico sues Google...
16 snips
May 11, 2025 In a whirlwind of global headlines, tensions rise as Putin dismisses a ceasefire amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan explore the possibility of a truce. Spain grapples with a toxic cloud, while a bus incident in Sri Lanka adds to the day's local sorrows. The podcast also highlights a significant lawsuit in Mexico against Google and shares a heartwarming rescue story of fishermen lost at sea. Dive into these urgent updates from around the world!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Putin Rejects Ceasefire Ultimatum
- Vladimir Putin rejected an unconditional ceasefire ultimatum proposed by Ukraine and allies.
- He suggested direct talks in Turkey, while Ukraine's Zelensky challenged Putin to meet in person.
Spain's Toxic Chlorine Cloud
- A toxic cloud of chlorine from a fire in a Spanish pool chemical warehouse forced 160,000 people to stay indoors.
- This affected a wide area south of Barcelona, showing the danger of chemical industrial fires.
India-Pakistan Ceasefire Status
- India and Pakistan's ceasefire mostly holds but with some violations.
- Both nations plan to start peace talks, showing cautious optimism in their long-standing conflict.