WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]

In this episode of Luke's English Podcast, Luke Thompson hosts Stephen Devincenzi from the Simple English News Daily Podcast for their annual World News Quiz. Before starting the quiz, Luke acknowledges the serious events of 2025 and encourages listeners to donate to Doctors Without Borders. Stephen then quizzes Luke on twenty news events from the year, ranging from politics and technology to natural disasters and cultural events. Luke attempts to answer, providing detailed explanations and humorous commentary, while Stephen offers additional information and occasional clues. They discuss the difficulty of balancing global relevance with specific knowledge, and encourage listeners to test their own news awareness.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Part 2: Quiz Start, Global Events

Part 3: Odd News, Culture, Protests

Part 4: Leadership, Regulations, Results

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Part 1: Introduction, Context

Introduction to AOK Plus, Shopify, and Luke's English Podcast

Mate Tea, Serious Issues, and Doctors Without Borders

Part 2: Quiz Start, Global Events

Quiz Instructions and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Los Angeles Wildfires, Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal, and a Pop Star in Space

Canadian Politics and the World's Most Populous City

The New Pope and a Deadly Dish in Australia

Part 3: Odd News, Culture, Protests

Mushroom Poisoning, Mid-Quiz Interruption, and a Moving Church

A Church on the Move and a Stolen Painting

The Tallest Church and Gen Z Protests

Louvre Heist and a Nobel Peace Prize

Part 4: Leadership, Regulations, Results

First Female Leader and Social Media Rules

Social Media Rules and the Final Question

Quiz Results and Closing Remarks

WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]

Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

Part 1: Introduction, Context

00:02Introduction to AOK Plus, Shopify, and Luke's English Podcast

Introduction to AOK Plus, Shopify, and Luke's English Podcast

05:11Mate Tea, Serious Issues, and Doctors Without Borders

Mate Tea, Serious Issues, and Doctors Without Borders

Part 2: Quiz Start, Global Events

15:38Quiz Instructions and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Quiz Instructions and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

27:35Los Angeles Wildfires, Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal, and a Pop Star in Space

Los Angeles Wildfires, Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal, and a Pop Star in Space

37:37Canadian Politics and the World's Most Populous City

Canadian Politics and the World's Most Populous City

47:50The New Pope and a Deadly Dish in Australia

The New Pope and a Deadly Dish in Australia

Part 3: Odd News, Culture, Protests

57:17Mushroom Poisoning, Mid-Quiz Interruption, and a Moving Church

Mushroom Poisoning, Mid-Quiz Interruption, and a Moving Church

1:08:07A Church on the Move and a Stolen Painting

A Church on the Move and a Stolen Painting

1:17:20The Tallest Church and Gen Z Protests

The Tallest Church and Gen Z Protests

1:27:04Louvre Heist and a Nobel Peace Prize

Louvre Heist and a Nobel Peace Prize

Part 4: Leadership, Regulations, Results

1:37:37First Female Leader and Social Media Rules

First Female Leader and Social Media Rules

1:47:20Social Media Rules and the Final Question

Social Media Rules and the Final Question

1:55:56Quiz Results and Closing Remarks

Quiz Results and Closing Remarks