Simple English News Daily
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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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Jan 22, 2026 • 8min
Friday 23rd January 2026. Switzerland Zelensky speech. Venezuela Delcy knew. Board of Peace. EU Mercosur delay. France Russian tanker...
Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Europe to boost its own defense capabilities. In France, a Russian tanker under sanctions is seized amidst controversy. Spain faces a train strike following serious accidents, while the UK grapples with a shocking slavery conviction. Greece suffers deadly floods, and 35 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger due to aid cuts. Amid global unrest, the US relocates ISIS prisoners, and a woman in Canada faces charges for posing as a pilot. Stay informed with these compelling world news stories.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 8min
Thursday 22nd January 2026. Ukraine power shortages. France Le Pen appeal. Switzerland Trump Greenland. Nigeria hostages rescued...
Kyiv faces power shortages following recent Russian attacks, creating widespread energy loss. Marine Le Pen is embroiled in a trial over alleged misuse of EU funds. Donald Trump discusses Greenland at Davos, revealing he won't pursue its purchase. In Nigeria, the army successfully rescues 62 hostages while battling militants. Ecuador imposes a 30% tariff on Colombian imports amidst rising gang violence and a spike in murders. South Korea’s former prime minister faces a long prison sentence, and life is given to the assassin of Shinzo Abe. Fascinatingly, the world’s oldest hand stencil rock art has been dated to over 67,000 years old.
Jan 20, 2026 • 8min
Wednesday 21st January 2026. Switzerland Davos speakers. Spain train crashes. Ukraine Russian attacks. Syria SDF losses. Australia sharks...
World leaders convene at Davos, discussing the implications of Trump's Greenland tariffs on global markets. A tragic train crash in Spain raises safety concerns, while Ukraine faces escalating missile attacks affecting its energy infrastructure. In Syria, the army is advancing, causing a shift in territorial control. Meanwhile, Australia grapples with beach closures due to shark attacks. Positive thinking is shown to enhance vaccine responses, highlighting the power of mindset in health.
Jan 19, 2026 • 9min
Tuesday 20th January 2026. Japan election. Pakistan fire. South Africa floods. Uganda internet blackout. Guatemala siege...
In today's news update, Japan prepares for an early election following Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi's decision. A devastating fire at a shopping mall in Karachi claims at least 21 lives. South Africa faces floods, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. Uganda partially restores internet access after an election blackout, while Guatemala deals with a state of siege amid prison riots. On an international note, Trump proposes a 'Board of Peace' and sends a controversial letter to Norway's PM. Meanwhile, a tragic train crash in Spain leaves many dead.
Jan 19, 2026 • 9min
Monday 19th January 2026. US-Europe tariffs. Syria fighting. Iran protests. Paraguay EU-Mercosur. Guatemala prison riots. Chile fires...
Discover how US tariffs linked to Greenland are straining Europe relations. Tragic train crashes in Spain add urgency to Europe’s political landscape. A new EU-Mercosur trade deal signals shifts in global trade dynamics. Unrest boils in Guatemala with prison riots and hostages taken. Wildfires rage in Chile, prompting mass evacuations. In Syria, tensions escalate amid ceasefire negotiations. Iran's leadership acknowledges protest casualties, highlighting ongoing strife. Finally, Senegal triumphs in the AFCON final against Morocco.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 8min
Friday 16th January 2026. Uganda election. Greenland talks. UK children screens. Iran offline. Italy pandoro fraud. China living check...
Uganda's election is marred by internet shutdowns as tensions rise between Museveni and challenger Bobby Wine. Benin opens up citizenship applications for those with ancestry links, while Denmark boosts its military presence in Greenland. A UK study reveals screen time in young kids harms vocabulary development. Chiara Ferragni is acquitted in a high-profile fraud case involving charity sales. In Haiti, an operation targets gang leader Barbecue amidst rising violence, and Iran faces protests after internet blackouts.
Jan 14, 2026 • 7min
Thursday 15th January 2026. France no-confidence vote. Germany Greenland troops. Ukraine energy emergency. Switzerland Nestle recall...
France narrowly survives a no-confidence vote, while Germany announces troop deployments to Greenland. Ukraine faces an energy emergency due to Russian strikes disrupting power. In Switzerland, Nestle recalls infant formula over safety concerns. Japan is gearing up for a possible snap election, and a tragic crane collapse in Thailand claims 32 lives. Meanwhile, the U.S. suspends visas for over 75 countries, and BTS prepares for a massive 79-show world tour after a hiatus.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 8min
Wednesday 14th January 2026. Iran protests. Malaysia suing Grok. Korea Yoon penalty. India deadly elephant. Spain Sweden drugs...
Iran is facing mass protests and internet blackouts amid fluctuating death tolls. Malaysia is taking legal action against Grok for creating sexual deepfakes, with the UK instituting a similar law. South Korea's former president Yoon is facing a push for the death penalty for insurrection. In India, a rogue elephant is causing havoc, while Greenland and Denmark reject U.S. ownership claims. In Europe, Spain and Sweden see massive cocaine seizures, and Mexico dismisses U.S. military intervention against cartels.
Jan 12, 2026 • 9min
Tuesday 13th January 2026. Iran US negotiation. Indonesia Malaysia Grok. Australia bushfire. Gambia FGM. Egypt energy deal...
Negotiations between Iran and the US appear to be back on the table. Meanwhile, Indonesia and Malaysia have banned Grok due to concerns about deepfakes. In Gambia, there's a challenge to the ongoing fight against FGM, while Egypt secures a significant renewable energy deal. Uganda faces election repression warnings, and Hungary grants asylum to a former Polish minister. Tensions rise between Jerome Powell and President Trump over interest rates, and Italy sees a rare prisoner release, all while Mattel introduces an Autistic Barbie.
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Jan 11, 2026 • 9min
Monday 12th January 2026. Iran protests. Yemen reversal. Syria SDF Aleppo. EU Mercosur. Greenland no sale. Ukraine cold. Sudan 1000 days...
Deadly protests erupt in Iran, overwhelming hospitals and prompting a severe internet blackout. Yemen sees its government reclaim territory amidst ongoing conflict. The EU approves a controversial free-trade deal with Mercosur, sparking protests among farmers. In Greenland, locals firmly reject any idea of selling their land. Amidst cold weather, Kyiv suffers heating outages after recent attacks. Venezuela releases political prisoners, while protests in the US call for accountability after a shooting involving ICE. Sudan marks 1,000 days of civil war, and Ethiopia plans an expansive new airport.
