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This week's English News Weekly podcast reports a new list that highlights the most dangerous airports to land and take- off in the world! The 13 airports have been selected because they are the most difficult, or scariest airports to depart or arrive at. Some of the airports are high up in the mountains whilst others can only be used at certain times of the day. Why are these the 13 most dangerous? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Pia_L via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0. Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on troubling news from the World Health Organisation which has published a report on air-pollution. In the report, the standard of the air in many countries around the world is decreasing, in some cities to dangerous levels. What is happening? Why is the world's air getting worse? What side-effects will this cause for people? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on an incredible story about a 78 year-old man from England who has been running, every day for 52 years...Until this week. Since 1964 Ron Hill has run 1.6km every day, no matter the weather or how he was feeling. Why did he run every day for more than 50 years? Why happened to break his world record running streak? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on rising anger at travel restrictions that have been imposed on some travellers entering the United States. The new rules, part of President Trump's immigration policy restricts entry into America for people from seven countries. Why is Pres Trump doing this? Is it working? What has been the fall-out? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on an incredible attempt by one mother of three to become the fastest human on a bicycle. Denise Mueller reached an unbelievable top speed of 237.78 km/h whilst trying to break a 32 year old bicycle record. Over three days on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah Mueller cycled faster that 200 km/h on an non-motorised bike. How did she do? What happened? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on a new worrying trend appearing in major Japanese cities – food banks and cafes for children. An estimated one in six of Japanese children aged up to 17 are from families whose income is classified as being in 'relative poverty'. What does this mean? How did it happen? And how can Japan fix this growing crisis? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

ALOHA! In this special edition podcast ENW visits four fascinating locations from the stunning Hawaii island of O'ahu! (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast, the first for 2017, reports on worrying news relating to women's rights around the world. International Women's Groups are expecting big fights to keep health clinics open, save women's health programs and enforce laws that prevent and prosecute violence against women. Why are there such big concerns? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

Merry Christmas to our listeners! In this special edition podcast, English News Weekly introduces some of the greatest and most popular Christmas movies of all time! (PDF) Download MP3

This week’s English News Weekly podcast reports on an announcement from Perth, Western Australia that sees the introduction of the longest non-stop flight in the world! The new service will be introduced by Australian airline – Qantas and will fly passengers from Australia to the UK via a 17 hour non-stop service. What to find out some more details? English News Weekly will try to explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Paul Spijkers via Wikipedia. GFDL. Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on the announcement that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will become the first Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The visit will be with outgoing US President Barack Obama, who in August became the first sitting American president to visit Peace Park in Hiroshima. What will happen? Why is this visit so important? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on the death and legacy of one of the 20th Century's most important figures – Fidel Castro. The Cuban revolutionary leader, and former president, has died aged 91 years-old. Since his death was announced, debate over Castro's legacy has raged amongst Cubans at home and in exile, as well as world leaders around the world. In death why is Fidel Castro so controversial? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on how the most dangerous school run in the world has become a littler safer for school children. Twice a month children from as young as 4 years old in Atuler, China have to climb an 800m cliff to get to and from school. Until this week, the only way up / down the mountain was an ancient wooden ladder. What has happened to make their commute a bit easier? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on the rising problem of air pollution and traffic congestion in Africa. Focusing on the Ghanaian capital city of Accra, one of the most gridlocked cities in the world. What plans are in place to combat exhaust emissions and ease traffic congestion in the West African metropolis? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Elegant Machines (flickr) via Wikimedia. CC BY-SA 2.0. Download MP3

This week’s English News Weekly podcast reports on a momentous moment in the United States as the most powerful democracy on Earth elects a man with no political experience. In a surprising election result, Donald Trump a New York born businessman defeated former First Lady, Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. How did this happen? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Michael Vadon via Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 2.0. Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on the worrying news from India and Pakistan for one of Japan’s most iconic animated characters – Doraemon. The blue robotic-cat is being blamed in these South Asian nations as having a bad influence on young Indian and Pakistani children. There have even been calls to ban the character from India and Pakistan! Why is Doraemon causing such a big fuss? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Murmasa via wikipedia. CC BY-SA 2.1 Japan. Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on a remarkable year for the sporting unlikely. This year, for the first time in 25 years the Hiroshima Carp baseball team reached the Japan Series. Their appearance was a big surprise and this follows on from other shocks this sporting year. Portugal, Leicester City, Chicago Cubs have all defied expectations. Want to learn more? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on the controversy surrounding a decision made by several professional American football players to kneel down when the US national anthem is played before the start of NFL games. The protest began in August and has continued to grow as the NFL season moves into October. What is the reason for the protest? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Mike Morbeck via wikipedia. CC BY-SA 2.0. Download MP3

This week's English News Weekly podcast reports on a new scheme from the city of Yinchuan in China that will make the city one of the leading 'smart cities' in the world. Many aspects of daily life in Yinchuan are now simplified by smart technology. Using the bus – passengers scan their faces. When public bins need emptying - a message is sent to the rubbish collector. So, what else is happening in Yinchuan? English News Weekly will explain all... (PDF) Image credit: Mrspaceman via wikipedia. CC0 Public Domain. Download MP3

This week is our fourth and final summer edition special travel podcast! ENW was in Rome. In this special edition podcast, we visited four locations from this historic and romantic city. We hope you enjoy this special edition English News Weekly podcast. (PDF) Image credit: Diliff via wikipedia. CC BY 3.0. Download MP3