

Simple English News Daily
SEND7
Simple English News Daily is a 7-minute podcast which tells today’s news in clear, simple, British English. Start your day by listening to 7 minutes of the most important stories from everywhere in the world. With SEND7, you can stay up-to-date with world news, and improve your English at the same time. SEND7 is aimed at intermediate and advanced English learners and teachers, and people with English as a second language, as well as native English speakers who want a fast, daily summary of world events! The podcast is released Monday to Friday.SEND7 in an acronym for Simple English News Daily, in 7 minutes. Stephen Devincenzi, from the UK, started SEND7 in 2020, and hosts most episodes. Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin are also British, and host some episodes. For more information, or to contact us, go to www.send7.orgThe Simple English News Daily podcast is free, and is supported by generous listeners, who receive access to the transcripts and a vocabulary list of every episode, and our weekly worksheets and world news quiz. To become a supporter and have access to the transcripts, worksheets and quiz, go to www.send7.org/supportGet your daily news and improve your English listening, in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, with SEND7.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Friday 26th September 2025. UN debate. France Sarkozy guilty. Denmark drones. Ecuador prison riot. Brazil Toyota storm. Moldova election...
Tune in for a whirlwind of global news! A deadly prison riot unfolds in Ecuador, while a storm disrupts Toyota production in Brazil. Sarkozy faces conviction over Libya funding, and Denmark grapples with drone-related airport chaos. Tensions rise in Moldova amid electoral interference fears, and Ukraine launches sea drones against Russian ports. Meanwhile, Microsoft blocks surveillance use in Israel, and a curious case sees a lawyer named Mark Zuckerberg suing Facebook. Stay informed and entertained!

Sep 24, 2025 • 8min
Thursday 25th September 2025. UN Assembly. Syria sanctions. Africa security council. Iran international cooperation. Ukraine arms race...
World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 25th September 2025.Today: UN Assembly. Syria sanctions. Africa security council. Iran international cooperation. Ukraine arms race. Argentina Trump praise. Guinea new constitution. Malawi election. Uganda re-election approved. Thailand parliament dissolved. South Korea corruption trial. India flood deaths. Ukraine reparations loan. Ireland presidential nominations.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Sep 23, 2025 • 9min
Wednesday 24th September 2025. UN speeches. US paracetamol autism. Argentina tax suspension. Denmark Norway drones. Ukraine can win...
World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 24th September 2025Today : UN speeches. US paracetamol autism. Argentina tax suspension. Denmark Norway drones. Ukraine can win. Asia typhoon. Philippines Duterte charges. African juntas no court. Kenya genetic differences.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Sep 22, 2025 • 6min
Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Russia NATO Security Council. Italy protests. Egypt mass grave. Botswana athletics...
This installment highlights rising tensions as Russia complicates NATO airspace. Italy is struck by significant protests over Gaza, while groundbreaking news comes from Egypt with a mass grave discovery. Botswana celebrates its 4x400m athletic victory! On the diplomatic front, France officially recognizes Palestine amid Brazil's protests against a potential Bolsonaro pardon. Meanwhile, Israel reacts to new recognition moves, and a fascinating note emerges about leopard-shark mating filmed off New Caledonia.

Sep 21, 2025 • 8min
Monday 22nd September 2025. State of Palestine. Europe delays. Russian incursions. Brazil mosquito factory. Germany Oktoberfest...
In this installment, tensions rise as Palestine gains recognition amidst Israel's military actions. Europe faces a cyberattack that disrupts major airports, while protests erupt in the Netherlands ahead of elections. Meanwhile, a Brazilian factory cultivates mosquitoes to combat dengue fever. In California, a ban on masked officers takes effect. The world's spotlight also shines on Oktoberfest in Munich and the upcoming Bicycle Road World Championships in Rwanda. A dynamic mix of current events highlights global challenges and cultural moments.

Sep 18, 2025 • 8min
Friday 19th September 2025. Russia Navalny poisoned. Ukraine hits oil. France strikes. Timor-Leste cars. China wee soup. Zambia witches...
In today's world news briefing, Yulia Navalny reveals shocking claims of poisoning. Ukraine escalates its conflict by targeting Russian oil refineries. Meanwhile, mass strikes shake France amid political tensions, and unusual incidents unfold, including a bizarre urine-in-soup case in China. The tragic sinking of a refugee boat near Libya raises alarms, while Zambia sees convictions in a witchcraft plot. Amidst all this, a remarkable fossil dolphin discovery in Peru captures attention.

Sep 17, 2025 • 7min
Thursday 18th September 2025. UK Trump visit. Germany Putin comments. Saudi Arabia Pakistan pact. Afghanistan internet ban...
In today's highlights, Trump visits the UK, stirring up discussions on international relations. Germany issues a warning about Putin's influence, while Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthen their defense ties. Afghanistan faces a significant internet ban under Taliban rule. Meanwhile, Colombia tackles pet travel regulations, and Chile gears up for presidential elections. Interesting updates also include Cuba protesting U.S. militarization and news on a high-profile assassination case.

Sep 16, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday 17th September 2025. Israel Gaza offensive. Malawi election. Kenya British soldier. Ukraine drones. Sweden phone ban. Spain hot...
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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Sep 15, 2025 • 7min
Tuesday 16th September 2025. Belarus war games. Netherlands Eurovision. Spain cycling race. UK Trump...
Today’s discussion spans a variety of global highlights. Belarus is ramping up military exercises amidst rising tensions in NATO. Over in the UK, political buzz surrounds President Trump's visit. In the Netherlands, protests erupt related to Eurovision, while Spain showcases its vibrant cycling race. Amidst these events, updates surface on Ebola vaccination efforts in the DRC. Plus, there's a fascinating insight into a TikTok deal between the US and China, and Canadian initiatives tackling the housing crisis.

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Sep 14, 2025 • 9min
Monday 15th September 2025. Brazil Bolsonaro sentenced. US Kirk suspect. Romania Russian drone. Georgia, Turkiye, UK protests...
Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced in Brazil, stirring political tensions. In the U.S., a murder case linked to suspect Kirk raises eyebrows. Myanmar faces tragedy after a school airstrike, while the Gaza conflict continues to escalate. Nepal celebrates a historic moment with its first female prime minister. Africa sees calamity with a boat sinking in the DRC and political unrest in South Sudan, alongside a quirky attempt to set a record for the biggest jollof rice dish in Nigeria. Protests are also heating up in Turkey and Georgia.