

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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Apr 14, 2024 • 7min
Monday 15th April 2024. World News. Today: Iran missiles attack Israel. Australia stabbings. Türkiye cable car. Somalia pirate ransom. Niger
Ben Mallett, World News presenter, discusses Iran's missile attack on Israel, Australia stabbings, Turkey cable car accident, Somali pirate ransom release, Niger protests, Mexico drug warning, Haiti council transition, Spain gang arrest scam, Ukraine attack, and UK Bafta Game Awards in this fast-paced world news podcast.

Apr 11, 2024 • 7min
Friday 12th April 2024. World News. Today: Poland abortion policy. Portugal Catholic church. Russia Angara-A5. ECB interest rates. Kenya tre
Juliet Martin, an expert in world news, discusses Poland's abortion policy, Portugal's Catholic Church, Russia's Angara-A5, ECB interest rates, Kenya's treaty, Ghana's LGBTQ+ policy, Pacific Ocean castaways, Kazakhstan flooding, South Korea DP win, Mexico Ecuador ICJ, and Colombia peace talks. The episode ends with solving 'Dragon's Egg' mystery.

Apr 10, 2024 • 7min
Thursday 11th April 2024. World News. Today: Italy plant explosion. Iceland new PM. Liberia war crimes court. Tanzania shot Kenyan elephants
Ben Mallett, Podcaster at Send7, discusses Italy plant explosion, Iceland new PM, Liberia war crimes court, Tanzania shot Kenyan elephants, China-Taiwan tensions, Gaza Hamas deaths, US parents imprisoned, and Argentina ancient foxes in this concise and informative podcast.

Apr 9, 2024 • 9min
Wednesday 10th April 2024. World News. Today: Rwanda Kagame on M23. Argentina Milei reforms. US debt relief. Korea elections. Africa drought
Rwanda Kagame discusses M23 Rebel Group. US student debt relief and Argentina economic reforms. Global news: South Korea elections, Israel military actions, Swiss climate lawsuit.

Apr 8, 2024 • 7min
Tuesday 9th April 2024. World News. Today: Mozambique boat sinks. Myanmar junta 'losing'. Nigeria extortion arrests. Vatican doctrine.
Stephen Devincenzi, World news presenter and journalist, discusses varied topics including a boat tragedy in Mozambique, Myanmar political situation, Nigeria extortion arrests, Vatican doctrine, Ukraine nuclear concerns, German Chancellor's viral video, US-China trade disputes, Israel-Iran tensions, US plane incidents, and a rare solar eclipse. The podcast provides a quick, informative snapshot of global events.

Apr 7, 2024 • 9min
Monday 8th April 2024. World News. Today: Gaza war 6 months. Mexico Ecuador cut ties. Slovakia election. Ukraine attacks. Hungary protest.
World news commentator Stephen Devincenzi covers various global events, including Gaza war updates, Mexico-Ecuador diplomatic actions, Slovakia election, Ukraine attacks, and Hungary protests. The podcast also touches on Russia floods, India's admissions, US President Biden's bridge visit, and highlights from Rwanda and Senegal. Plus, a unique feat of Russ Cook running across Africa.

Apr 4, 2024 • 9min
Friday 5th April 2024. World News. Today: Taiwan rescue. Turkiye protest to celebration. Ukraine update. NATO 75. Slovakia election. Peru
World news commentator Stephen Devincenzi discusses Taiwan rescue efforts, Turkiye election controversy, Russia's impact in Ukraine, NATO's 75th anniversary, Slovakia election, and groundbreaking pig kidney transplant. The podcast also highlights South Africa speaker resignation and Botswana's elephant situation.

Apr 3, 2024 • 7min
Thursday 4th April 2024. World News. Today: Thailand opposition blocked. Taiwan earthquake. Israel protests. Zimbabwe drought disaster.
Ben Mallett, World News host, discusses the opposition block in Thailand, earthquake in Taiwan, protests in Israel, drought in Zimbabwe, solar power in Ivory Coast, Ukraine security deal, aid return in Cyprus, murder of a Mexico candidate, corruption probe in Ecuador, and US space debris crash in this fast-paced global news update.

Apr 2, 2024 • 8min
Wednesday 3rd April 2024. World News. Today: Israel charity airtstrike. Japan everyone Sato. Turkiye elections. 1000th episode!
Host Stephen Devincenzi discusses the tragic Israel charity airstrike, Japan's Sato for everyone initiative, Turkiye elections, and other global events. The podcast also celebrates its 1000th episode milestone and covers recent political arrests, the Baltimore port opening, and the shutdown of Google Podcasts.

Apr 1, 2024 • 8min
Tuesday 2nd April 2024. World News. Today: Palestine al-Shifa. Pakistan Khan appeal. Ma China visit. South Korea doctors. Russia dismisses "
Juliet Martin, World News Contributor, discusses Israel's retreat from al-Shifa hospital, Pakistan's Imran Khan appeal, diplomatic relations between Argentina and Colombia, and various global issues in Venezuela, Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria.