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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Dec 6, 2023 • 7min
Thursday 7th December 2023. World News. Today: US Taylor Swift Person of the Year. Venezuela oil expansion. Peru Fujimori awaiting release.
In this podcast, they discuss Taylor Swift being named Person of the Year, Venezuela's decision to expand oil exploration, Peru's former President Fujimori awaiting release, and the decline of teenagers' skills in France. They also cover Italy's exit from the Chinese investment scheme, Putin's visit to Saudi Arabia, a taxi driver arrested for pigeon hit-and-run in Japan, and other news stories.
Dec 5, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday 6th December 2023. World News. Today: Nigeria military accident. Venezuela Guyana tension. IDF in South Gaza. France vape ban?
In this podcast, they cover a range of interesting topics including a military accident in Nigeria, tensions between Venezuela and Guyana, a mining rescue in Zambia, Israel's move in South Gaza, the potential vape ban in France, and the Ok of cinema food in Spain. They also discuss other news such as a volcano eruption in Indonesia, a cyclone in India, China's booming tourism industry, and a controversial referendum in Venezuela. Additionally, they mention the closure of Google Podcasts and suggest PodcastGuru as an alternative. They conclude with a message from Trinidad and Tobago's opposition leader and news of a two-year-old girl joining Mensa.
Dec 4, 2023 • 7min
Tuesday 5th December 2023. World News. Today: Palestine strikes. India cyclone. S Korea rocket. Hong Kong activist. UAE Gore criticism. EU m
Topics covered in this episode include Palestine strikes, India cyclone, S Korea rocket, Hong Kong activist, UAE Gore criticism, EU meeting, Ukraine Poland crossings, UK migrant salary, Ghana mining, Niger EU partnership, Kenya privatization, US ambassador spy, and Canada kangaroo capture.
Dec 3, 2023 • 9min
Monday 4th December 2023. World News. Today: Gaza war continues. Islamist attacks in Philippines, Pakistan, France. Japan reactor. Gold mole
Topics discussed include the Israel-Palestine conflict, terrorist attacks in the Philippines, Pakistan, and France, a nuclear fusion reactor in Japan, anti-government protests in Peru, Ukraine accusing Russia of war crimes, Africa's potential for green energy, and the rediscovery of the Dewinton Golden Mole in South Africa.
Nov 30, 2023 • 9min
Friday 1st December 2023. World News. Today: UAE COP28. Israel Palestine violence during truce. Macedonia OSCE. Guyana Venezuela invasion?
Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger joins the hosts to discuss his complex legacy in diplomacy. They also cover topics such as the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine, the potential invasion in Guyana by Venezuela, and other global news events.
Nov 29, 2023 • 7min
Thursday 30th November 2023. World News. Today: US Chauvin stabbed but stable. Nepal first same-sex marriage. Finland closes Russian border.
In this podcast, they talk about various interesting topics including the stabbing of Derek Chauvin, Nepal's first same-sex marriage, Finland closing its border with Russia, Bolivia joining the Merco Sur trade bloc, Thailand's nightclub boost, the violence in Burkina Faso, a hunger strike in Tunisia, the repeal of a migration law in Niger, sustainable aviation fuel in the UK, and walking faster to beat diabetes.
Nov 28, 2023 • 8min
Wednesday 29th November 2023. World News. Today: India tunnel rescue. Israel Hamas truce. Ukraine, Russia, Moldova storm. Australia vape ban
Topics covered in the podcast include the India tunnel rescue, Israel Hamas truce, Ukraine-Russia-Moldova snowstorm, Australia vape ban, UK-Greece problems, North Korea spies, Zimbabwe cholera, South Africa mine accident, Argentina Milei in US, and Chile using tires for batteries.
Nov 27, 2023 • 7min
Tuesday 28th November 2023. World News. Today: Israel Hamas truce extended. New Zealand new government. Vietnam Japan relation. Poland truck
The podcast discusses the extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas, the swearing in of New Zealand's new government, and protests by truckers in Poland. It also covers major investments in the UK, social media controversies in France, privatization plans in Kenya, security issues in Sierra Leone, diamond mining in Angola, a drug trafficking trial in the US, EU's criticism of US sanctions on Cuba, and NASA's jet project. The chapter also mentions the podcast's new supporters.
Nov 27, 2023 • 8min
Monday 27th November 2023. World News. Today: Israel Hamas truce swaps. China no virus. Pakistan fire. Ukraine update. Madagascar election.
Topics discussed in this podcast include the Israel-Hamas ceasefire swaps, China's denial of having any virus, a fire in Pakistan, updates on the situation in Ukraine, the Madagascar election, the release of South Africa's Pistorious, fires in Bolivia, and Uruguay's Spotify plan.
Nov 23, 2023 • 8min
Friday 24th November 2023. World News. Today: Netherlands election result. Ireland stabbing. NATO delays. Israel Hamas truce. India tunnel r
This podcast discusses the surprising win of the far right populist party in Netherlands election, a knife attack in Ireland, potential delays in troop movement in NATO, a truce between Israel and Hamas, rescue efforts in India, suspension of a military accord between North and South Korea, protests in Nepal, Ecuador's new President, Brazil's efforts to decrease deforestation, Comoros President running for re-election, fuel companies fined in Morocco, and the premiere of the Vogue Opera in South Africa.
