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/supportWe do not use AI for anything.Get 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 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.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 8min
Monday 6th October 2025. Israel Hamas plan. Japan female leader. Czechia elections. Syria indirect. Germany arrests. Brazil methanol...
Tensions rise as Israel and Hamas negotiate in Egypt amidst ongoing violence. Japan is poised to elect its first female prime minister, a historic moment for the country. In Czechia, a coalition government faces a tough formation process after recent elections. Protests erupt in Georgia following controversial local elections, while tensions in Morocco prompt government engagement after deadly demonstrations. Meanwhile, Brazil issues a methanol poisoning alert, urging caution in Sao Paulo.
Oct 2, 2025 • 8min
Friday 3rd October 2025. UK synagogue attack. French navy. Uganda abduction. Morocco protests. Ethiopia church...
A shocking attack on a synagogue in Manchester raises security concerns as the Prime Minister vows action. French forces intercept a suspected Russian tanker, highlighting rising tensions. In Uganda, two human rights activists vanish, leaving many questioning the government's transparency. Protests ignite in Morocco over World Cup spending priorities. A tragic church collapse in Ethiopia results in numerous casualties. Additionally, the US plans to assist Ukraine with intelligence against Russia, while Colombia repurposes Pablo Escobar's estate for empowering women.
Oct 1, 2025 • 8min
Thursday 2nd October 2025. United States government shutdown. Mexico parasite. Haiti UN mission. Philippines, Indonesia earthquake...
In recent news, the U.S. faces a government shutdown impacting federal workers amid political strife. A concerning screwworm outbreak in Mexico is affecting livestock, while Haiti sees an expanded UN mission to address gang violence. A deadly earthquake in the Philippines raises fears of a repeat disaster. Indonesia deals with its own earthquake, complicating rescue operations. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan is considering reinstating the death penalty. Protests in Morocco over education and healthcare highlight youth unrest, as Germany arrests suspects linked to planned attacks.
