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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Nov 7, 2024 • 8min
Friday 8th November 2024. Germany coalition collapses. Hungary Europe meeting. Spain missing. Cuba power cut. Japan late snow...
This podcast dives into the political upheaval in Germany, with its coalition government collapsing after a key minister's dismissal. It also covers crucial leadership meetings in Hungary as European leaders face mounting challenges. The discussion extends to global matters, including severe floods in Spain, an energy crisis in Cuba, and protests in Mozambique. Notably, it touches on Japan's unexpected late snowfall and the violent situation in Lebanon, painting a vivid picture of today's political and environmental turmoil.
Nov 6, 2024 • 9min
Thursday 7th November 2024. US Trump elected. Spain cocaine. UK doctor sentenced. Ireland election. S Africa Mozambique border...
Historic election news as Donald Trump triumphs once again in the U.S. Spain grapples with a high-profile cocaine incident. A UK doctor faces sentencing, while Ireland gears up for an election. Tensions rise at the Mozambique-South Africa border. Internationally, China is under scrutiny for supporting Myanmar amid political turmoil. Plus, a former Chinese employee receives a death sentence for leaking secrets. Don't miss the unique auction in the U.S. featuring artifacts like George Washington's hair!
Nov 5, 2024 • 8min
Wednesday 6th November 2024. US counts. Ukraine North Koreans. Chile mine water. Equatorial Guinea sex scandal. Turkiye protests...
In a whirlwind of global news, the U.S. grapples with election vote counting as tensions rise in Ukraine with North Korean involvement. Chile tackles water sustainability issues linked to mining, while Nigeria faces troubling electricity blackouts. Protests erupt in Turkiye, and Israel sees a shake-up with a defense minister's firing. Meanwhile, South Korea fines Meta, and Japan experiences a curious decline in first-kiss reports. A blend of pressing world events and intriguing human interest stories makes for a captivating listen.
Nov 4, 2024 • 8min
Tuesday 5th November 2024. US election day. Mexico court crisis? Spain floods hit Barcelona. Iran woman arrest. Moldova results...
US election day dominates the headlines, pitting Kamala Harris against Donald Trump. Mexico faces a potential constitutional crisis, while Cuba braces for Tropical Storm Rafael. Women's rights are under fire in Iran, and Japan celebrates a successful satellite launch. Devastating floods hit Spain, prompting a call for EU aid, while Moldova sees political upheaval as Maya Sandu secures re-election. Italy creatively blends tourism with the preservation of its iconic Trevi Fountain, showcasing a unique cultural solution.
Nov 3, 2024 • 7min
Monday 4th November 2024. Spain flooding anger. Moldova Russian interference. Serbia roof collapse. Botswana election shock. US...
Severe flooding in Spain has led to public outcry over government mismanagement. Moldova faces challenges with Russian interference in its elections. A tragic roof collapse in Serbia adds to a week of crises. In Botswana, an unexpected electoral outcome has surprised many. Meanwhile, the U.S. gears up for election rallies. Nigeria grapples with treason allegations, Brazil's Lula maintains stability, and Pakistan struggles with pollution in Lahore. Australia mourns the loss of its oldest crocodile.
Oct 31, 2024 • 7min
Friday 1st November 2024. Today: N Korea ICBM test. UN Bangladesh killings. Palestine deaths. Ukraine N Korea reaction...
The latest news highlights North Korea's missile test and the urgent call for investigations into violence in Bangladesh. Tragically, rising tensions continue in Palestine. Climate change wreaks havoc with deadly floods in Spain. In Africa, concerns grow over increasing mpox cases, while Ghana faces social issues affecting cocoa growers. Political shifts are noted in Botswana and Morocco, with Argentina introducing tax amnesty measures. A rare find in music—a Chopin waltz—adds a cultural twist to the day's events!
Oct 30, 2024 • 8min
Thursday 31st October 2024. Spain flooding. Lithuania Paluckas PM. Georgia election investigation. UN Sudan report. Mozambique protests...
The podcast covers the devastating floods currently hitting Spain, bringing a sense of urgency to the situation. It also discusses the political turmoil in Lithuania following the appointment of Paluckas as Prime Minister. Listeners learn about an election investigation in Georgia and hear a crucial UN report concerning Sudan. Additionally, the discussion touches on protests in Mozambique and significant events in Malaysia, Taiwan, the U.S., and Mexico, painting a vivid picture of the global landscape.
Oct 29, 2024 • 8min
Wednesday 30th October 2024. Israel UNRWA ban. Mexico lost city. Georgia Orban criticism. Spain floods. UK cheese theft...
This episode dives into Israel's ban on UNRWA amidst serious allegations, raising concerns about humanitarian support in Gaza. A recently discovered lost Mayan city in Mexico sparks excitement alongside reports of a tragic airstrike in Gaza. Political drama unfolds with Hungary's PM facing backlash over elections in Georgia, while Spain deals with severe flooding. In a twist of crime, a cheese heist shakes the UK, blending politics and unusual criminal tales. It's a whirlwind of global news packed into just minutes!
Oct 29, 2024 • 8min
Tuesday 29th October 2024. Elections in Japan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Lithuania. Results & reaction. India, Spain aircraft factory...
Political shifts dominate the news as Japan's ruling party faces electoral losses and tensions rise with North Korean troop movements in Russia. Significant elections unfold in Uzbekistan and Uruguay amid public health concerns in the U.S. and protests in Georgia and Chad. Meanwhile, India makes strides with a new private aircraft factory in partnership with Spain. The cultural landscape sees a trend towards early Christmas celebrations in the UK, supported by intriguing research findings.
Oct 28, 2024 • 8min
Monday 28th October 2024. Israel airstrikes on Iran. Samoa Commonwealth meeting. Georgia election controversy. Japan coalition upset...
Tensions escalate with Israel conducting airstrikes on Iran amid warnings from the U.S. A Commonwealth meeting in Samoa addresses historical slavery reparations, aiming for justice. Political unrest unfolds in Japan, while violence grips Sudan and elections in Georgia spark controversy. Protests erupt in Portugal, and Bolivia's Ivo Morales faces an assassination attempt. Meanwhile, U.S. astronauts make a triumphant return from space after their mission.
