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/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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Dec 2, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday 3rd December 2025. India cyber app. Lebanon Pope. Spain pigs. Ukraine. Bulgaria protests. Italy fashion. Honduras no results...
Exciting news highlights from around the globe! India stands firm against a controversial cyber app. Pope Leo delivers a message of hope in Lebanon, while Spain tackles swine fever by hunting wild pigs. The situation in Ukraine intensifies with missile strikes. Protests erupt in Bulgaria over budget issues, and Prada makes headlines with a major fashion acquisition. DRC celebrates the end of an Ebola outbreak, and a coup disrupts elections in Guinea-Bissau. Plus, Michael Dell announces a massive donation for children's accounts!
Dec 1, 2025 • 9min
Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Guinea-Bissau African Union. Algeria reparations. South Africa G20. Haiti gangs. US Venezuela talk...
Guinea-Bissau faces suspension from the African Union following a military coup. Algeria's leaders are demanding reparations for colonial-era crimes. In South Africa, President Ramaphosa refutes misinformation about Trump and emphasizes their G20 participation. Haiti is troubled by gang violence, resulting in tragic losses. Meanwhile, Israel's military actions in Syria raise tensions, and concerns in Australia grow over mental health risks linked to popular weight loss drugs. Lastly, a French farm suffers significant losses from a snail theft just before the holiday season.
Dec 1, 2025 • 8min
Monday 1st December 2025. Ukraine Black Sea drones. Switzerland referendums. Asia floods. Senegal oil spill. Australia cheats...
Ukrainian sea drones are making headlines after targeting Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea. In Switzerland, voters reject proposals for compulsory military service for women and inheritance taxes on the wealthy. Spain witnesses massive protests demanding new elections amid corruption claims. Meanwhile, Nigeria keeps schools shut due to fears from mass kidnappings. A significant oil spill threatens Senegal, while deadly floods strike Southern Asia. Plus, a couple faces arrest in Australia for cheating at a casino, and the Prime Minister ties the knot while in office!
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Nov 29, 2025 • 58min
Andrew Ryvkin part 3 - Your Questions
Andrew Ryvkin, a former Kremlin propagandist turned critic, shares his captivating journey from the inside of Russian media to his current perspectives on propaganda and the war in Ukraine. He discusses the complex relationship between Russia and China and the chilling atmosphere in St. Petersburg under repression. Andrew also reveals insights into Russian public opinion on the war, the fate of independent media, and how he plans to tackle his past in his upcoming memoir. His recommendations for countering propaganda are refreshingly pragmatic and accessible.
Nov 27, 2025 • 8min
Friday 28th November 2025. Hong Kong fire. France military service. Italy fake mother. Peru sentence. Mexico Miss Universe investigation...
A deadly fire in Hong Kong leads to missing residents and rescue challenges. In a surprising twist, a man in Italy disguises himself as his deceased mother to collect her pension. Nigeria faces a security emergency amidst a rise in kidnappings. Meanwhile, investigations into the Miss Universe organization reveal shocking allegations of trafficking and fraud. Lastly, a rare 1939 Superman comic breaks records at auction, selling for over $9 million. Tune in for these gripping stories and more!
Nov 26, 2025 • 7min
Thursday 27th November 2025. Guinea-Bissau takeover. Kenya trade deal. Hong Kong building fire. New Zealand murder...
In today's news roundup, learn about a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, where elections were suspended, and borders closed. Kenya plans to appeal a blocked EU trade deal. A deadly fire in Hong Kong takes at least 36 lives, with concerns over scaffolding. In New Zealand, a mother receives life imprisonment for murdering her children. Australia faces a challenge against a youth social media ban. Plus, penalties for extortion are toughened in Mexico, and a Taiwanese film shot on iPhones is set for the Oscars.
Nov 25, 2025 • 8min
Wednesday 26th November 2025. Nigeria rescue. Ethiopia volcano. Sudan truce? US Comey no case. Brazil Bolsonaro jail. France National Rally.
Sudan is considering a three-month truce, while Nigeria celebrates the rescue of kidnapped schoolgirls. In Ethiopia, a volcano has erupted, raising concerns. A U.S. judge dismissed cases against James Comey, citing legal issues. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison term amid claims of politicized justice. Meanwhile, Pakistan denies a strike in Afghanistan, and Thailand grapples with deadly floods. Lastly, France's National Rally gains support, and researchers find ancient gum in Estonia.
Nov 24, 2025 • 9min
Tuesday 25th November 2025. Switzerland Ukraine talks. Slovenia assisted dying. Cameroon opposition. South Africa Ukraine trick...
Switzerland is the scene for US-Ukraine peace talks, with reactions from both Zelensky and US officials. Slovenia's referendum on assisted dying sees a split vote, while Cameroon’s opposition leader flees amid allegations of election fraud. In South Africa, accusations arise against Zuma family members for misleading fighters to the Ukraine conflict. The US designates Maduro and associates as foreign terrorists. Meanwhile, Peshawar suffers twin suicide bombings, and Ukrainian wrestler Danilo wins a sumo tournament in Japan.
Nov 23, 2025 • 8min
Monday 24th November 2025. Europe Ukraine counter-proposal. UK Reform jail. Nigeria abduction. Brazil Bolsonaro arrest. Shakira turtle...
A fresh counter-proposal from Europe aims to reshape Ukraine's peace negotiations, rejecting territorial concessions. In the UK, a politician faces jail time for taking Russian bribes, even as his party remains popular. Meanwhile, Slovenia considers legalizing assisted dying in a significant referendum. In Nigeria, over 300 students have been kidnapped, leading to closures of schools. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested for attempting to tamper with his ankle monitor while under house arrest. Plus, Shakira's name now graces an ancient turtle fossil!
Nov 21, 2025 • 8min
Friday 21st November 2025. Ukraine US-Russia proposal. UK Russian lasers. France Grok investigation. Spain Franco. Brazil COP fire...
A new US-Russia proposal for peace in Ukraine is stirring discussions. The UK warns of Russian spy ships using lasers against RAF pilots, raising security concerns. In France, an investigation into a chatbot for Holocaust denial is underway. Meanwhile, Spain marks the anniversary of Franco's death discreetly. Tensions rise with deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, while Cuba faces worsening power cuts. Nigeria's top separatist leader receives a life sentence, and Madagascar reveals a giant emerald rock!
