

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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Sep 17, 2023 • 8min
Monday 18th September 2023. World News Today: Italy Lampedusa arrivals. Ukraine update. UK Brand allegations. Iran Amini anniversary. Libya
A discussion on the migration crisis in Italy's Lampedusa, tension between Ukraine and Russia, allegations against Russell Brand, political developments in Iran, protests in Thailand and Indonesia, international aid in Libya, high inflation rate in Nigeria, plane crash in Brazil, and Storm Lee hitting US and Canada. Also, the benefits of thinking in another language.

Sep 14, 2023 • 8min
Friday 15th September 2023. World News. Today: Libya catastrophe. Nigeria power cut. Ukraine update. Vietnam fire. Japan reshuffle. Armenia
Devastating floods in Algeria, power cut in Nigeria, Ukraine-Russia conflict, European interest rates, shrinkflation in a French supermarket, fatal fire in Vietnam, government reshuffling in Japan, tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Brazil sentencing, alien corpses in Mexico Congress, NASA report on UFOs

Sep 13, 2023 • 6min
Thursday 14th September 2023. World News. Today: Greenland cruise ship stuck. Portugal lithium mine. Libya flooding aid. DRC Kabund arrested
Today's world news topics include a stranded cruise ship in Greenland, protests against a lithium mine in Portugal, flooding aid in Libya, the arrest of a presidential candidate in the DRC, a lawsuit against Google, Colombia's record budget, an investigation into Indian cough syrup, Chinese reviews of iPhone 15, and an escape of crocodiles in Guangdong.

Sep 12, 2023 • 8min
Wednesday 13th September 2023. World News. Today: Libya disaster. Mali Tuareg capture. Putin Kim meeting. Philippines Ressa cleared. Taiwan
The podcast covers various interesting topics including the Libya disaster, Tuareg rebels capturing Burem in Mali, Putin's meeting with Kim, Philippines' Ressa clearing tax fraud charges, tension between China and Taiwan, Biden's impeachment inquiry, concerns over a canal in Haiti, updates on the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, and the discovery of a World War II pilot's remains near Malta.

Sep 11, 2023 • 8min
Tuesday 12th September 2023. World News. Today: Libya floods. Morocco rescue. Ukraine Black Sea gains. Italy ants. Russia N Korea meeting.
Podcast discusses issues like Libya floods, Morocco rescue, Ukraine Black Sea gains, Italy ants, Russia N Korea meeting, Pakistan children found, Vietnam US deal, Chile coup 50 years, Lula retracts on Putin, and Marlyn Monroe's house preservation

Sep 10, 2023 • 8min
Monday 11th September 2023. World News. Today: Morocco earthquake. G20 African Union. Spain Rubiales. UK China spy. Ukraine update. Cuba
This podcast covers various interesting topics including the aftermath of an earthquake in Morocco, updates on the G20 summit, President Biden's visit to Vietnam, a resignation in the Spanish Football Federation, the arrest of a man suspected of spying for China in the UK Parliament, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, arrests made in Cuba, the sentencing of a former president for corruption, and the discovery of a 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru.

Sep 7, 2023 • 7min
Friday 8th September 2023. Today: Mexico abortion. Brazil cyclone. India G20. Syria fighting. Australia opinions. Ukraine update. Gabon free
In this podcast, they talk about the decriminalization of abortion in Mexico, the G20 summit in India, the fighting in Syria, decline in support for indigenous rights in Australia, and the outcome of Nigeria's presidential election challenges. They also cover various news updates including political developments, military advancements, business decisions, cultural releases, and promote upcoming concerts and a casino event.

Sep 6, 2023 • 7min
Thursday 7th September 2023. Today: Ukraine market attack. US Blinken pledge. UK Wagner terrorism. Spain Rubiales complaint. China Great Wal
World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 7th September 2023Today: Ukraine market attack. US Blinken pledge. UK Wagner terrorism. Spain Rubiales complaint. China Great Wall. South Korea military cooperation. DRC soldier killings. Nigeria Indian investment. Argentina Pope insulted. Panama water levels. And Mexico marathon cheaters.With Ben MallettIf you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSupporters can read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsSupporters can try our weekly news quiz at send7.org/quizContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact

Sep 5, 2023 • 8min
Wednesday 6th September 2023. World News. Today: Kenya climate pledges. Korea teacher strike. Cuba Russian trafficking. Niger France out.
Discussion on Africa's climate pledges at the summit. Updates on private investment in green projects and French soldiers leaving Niger. Education Minister addresses girls sent home for violating religious symbols ban. Venice implements fee for day tourists to manage overcrowding.

Sep 4, 2023 • 7min
Tuesday 5th September 2023. World News. Today: Kenya climate summit. Nigeria metro. Spain floods. EU wolves. Syria protests. Gabon coup
Topics discussed include: African Climate Summit in Kenya, coup in Gabon, opening of Lagos' first metro line, heavy rain in Spain, Ukraine-Russia tensions, protests in Syria, North Korea's leader planning to travel to Russia, and a study on couples having similar characteristics.