Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]
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Dec 29, 2025 Stephen Devincenzi, host of the SEND7 podcast, quizzes Luke on 20 intriguing global news stories from 2025. They explore topics like the significant wildfires in Los Angeles and the shocking 'mushroom' murders in Australia. The duo also delves into the rise of Jakarta as the largest city and the exciting all-female Blue Origin flight featuring Katy Perry. They touch upon the global impact of Gen Z protests, the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre, and much more, all while testing Luke's knowledge and memory of the year's events.
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The Mushroom Murders Case
- In Australia, Erin Patterson was found guilty of poisoning three in-laws with wild mushrooms, sparking intense media and true-crime podcast coverage.
- Stephen explained the controversy over whether the poisoning was deliberate or accidental from foraged mushrooms.
Swedish Church Moved 5 Kilometres
- A 113-year-old Swedish church was moved five kilometres on a massive wooden trolley with 224 wheels to avoid land instability.
- Stephen described the community spectacle and the logistical feat of relocating the whole building.
Nazi‑Stolen Painting Found Online
- A Dutch newspaper found a Nazi‑stolen painting in Argentina because it appeared in real-estate listing photos when the house went up for sale.
- Stephen recounted how the family left the painting on the wall in listing images and authorities recovered it after investigation.