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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Oct 19, 2025 • 8min
Monday 20th October 2025. France Louvre robbery. Romania explosion. Peru, US protests. Gaza aid. Bangladesh fire. India cough syrup...
Thieves pulled off a daring jewelry heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless items including Empress Eugenie's crown. A tragic gas explosion in Romania left several casualties. In Peru, the streets are alive with protests against the new president, while the U.S. sees massive demonstrations against former President Trump. Madagascar has a new leader following a coup, and Namibia is grappling with a Mpox outbreak. Meanwhile, concerns rise over Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths, amidst lively Diwali celebrations across South Asia.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 8min
Friday 17th October 2025. Ukraine power cuts. Zelensky-Trump-Putin. France PM survives. Kenya disruption. India Russian oil...
Amid power cuts and ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces challenges due to Russian attacks. Zelensky seeks advanced Tomahawk missiles during a visit to the U.S., while Trump discusses a lengthy call with Putin. France and the UK navigate controversial asylum agreements, as Nestlé announces thousands of job cuts. Greta Thunberg speaks out about her detention in Israel, and India denies plans to halt Russian oil purchases. In Kenya, chaos erupts following a political figure's death, and conservation efforts continue for Seychelles' tortoises.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 8min
Thursday 16th October 2025. Gaza hostages. Bangladesh fire. Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Kenya Odinga. Madagascar President. Open AI...
The discussion kicks off with the return of Israeli hostages amid a ceasefire. A tragic factory fire in Bangladesh claims lives and there's renewed violence on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Kenya mourns the loss of political leader Ryla Odinga, a key figure in its democratic history. Madagascar sees a military coup with Colonel Randriani-Rina stepping in as president. In tech news, OpenAI plans to allow adult content generation, while Germany pledges military aid to Ukraine.
Oct 14, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday 15th October 2025. Madagascar army control. Mexico floods. Ukraine UN attack. Israel limit. Germany pensioners work...
Madagascar's army claims control amidst political upheaval. Cameroon’s opposition is optimistic about a victory, while Kenya grapples with a rare bow-and-arrow attack near a presidential residence. Israel is tightening aid to Gaza due to a hostage situation, and Singapore is considering caning as punishment for scammers. Devastating floods in Mexico have led to numerous casualties, and tensions rise as UN trucks face attacks in Ukraine. Plus, Germany proposes a tax incentive for working pensioners, and Italy uncovers a secret passage in the Colosseum.
Oct 13, 2025 • 8min
Tuesday 14th October 2025. Israel Gaza hostages, peace deal. Pakistan protests. Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting. Madagascar coup...
In recent news, 20 Israeli hostages are released in a significant exchange deal involving thousands of Palestinians. Donald Trump speaks in Israel, marking a pivotal peace agreement. Protests in Pakistan turn deadly, with clashes resulting in fatalities. Tensions flare at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border as conflicting reports emerge. Madagascar experiences a military coup, while a tragic bus crash in South Africa claims 42 lives. Tropical storms devastate Mexico, leading to widespread flooding. Meanwhile, a Nobel Prize recognizes innovation-driven economic growth.
Oct 12, 2025 • 8min
Monday 13th October 2025. Gaza ceasfire holds. Japan coalition break. Ukraine attacks. Peru Boluarte gone. France Lecornu again...
In today's news, the Gaza ceasefire continues to hold, allowing humanitarian aid to flow in. Japan faces political uncertainty as a coalition breaks apart. Ukraine launches significant attacks deep into Russian territory amidst ongoing drone strikes. In Madagascar, a military unit claims control, leading to confusion over a potential coup. Meanwhile, Peru sees a leadership change with the impeachment of President Boluarte. In Venezuela, opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting democratic rights.
Oct 9, 2025 • 8min
Friday 10th October 2025 Israel Hamas deal. Putin Azerbaijan jet. Mali petrol. France PM. Germany drone police. Canada whales...
A historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas includes hostages and military repositioning. Putin takes responsibility for the downed Azerbaijan jet, while tensions rise in Madagascar with protests against President Rajoelina. Mali reports severe petrol shortages due to jihadist blockades. Argentina sentences an assassination attempt, and Brazil celebrates record soybean exports. Also, Marine Land faces a grim decision over beluga whales. The French government prepares for another prime ministerial change, and Germany's police gear up to shoot down rogue drones.
Oct 8, 2025 • 7min
Thursday 9th October 2025. Burkina Faso arrests. South Africa Mandela. Indonesia radioactive contamination. Australia Singapore meeting...
In the latest news briefing, eight safety workers in Burkina Faso face arrests for alleged espionage. A dramatic encounter unfolds as Nelson Mandela's grandson is detained during a Gaza aid mission. Indonesia grapples with radioactive contamination found in shrimp exports. Protests erupt in Ecuador over fuel subsidies, targeting the president's convoy. In Germany, online cannabis sales may face new restrictions, while Italy considers a nationwide face-covering ban. Finally, the EU takes steps to regulate meat-related terminology in a bid to protect farmers.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday 8th October 2025. France political crisis. Israel Hamas war. Thailand floods. Germany stabbing. Brazil free transport?...
Today's world news highlights a political crisis in France as Macron faces mounting pressure. A judge was shockingly shot in an Albanian courtroom, and a mayor in Germany was critically injured in a stabbing incident. In Israel, memorials mark two years since past attacks amid ongoing negotiations with Hamas. Thailand grapples with devastating floods affecting over 370,000 people. Meanwhile, Brazil is exploring the possibility of free public transport, and Colombia celebrates its best coffee harvest in years.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 7min
Tuesday 7th October 2025. Somalia al-Shabaab. Tanzania treason. Diddy sentence. Lula Trump phone call...
In today's news roundup, Al-Shabaab makes headlines with a prison attack in Somalia. A high-profile treason trial unfolds in Tanzania, alongside rapper Diddy's recent sentencing. A snowstorm traps hikers on Everest, while protests flare in India over a shoe-throwing incident. France sees a prominent resignation, and the WHO issues a vaping warning aimed at the youth. Additionally, nobel laureates are recognized for their groundbreaking work in medicine.
