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Spoken News
This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The script is converted to audio by Google's text-to-speech service, but Wikipedia relies on human volunteers, and the code for extracting excerpts is written by hand.
Episodes
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A fire on a ferry off Coron, Palawan, Philippines, kills at least 76 people.
A fire on a ferry off Coron, Palawan, Philippines, kills at least 76 people. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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Tucker Budzyn dies.
Tucker Budzyn dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Klaus Wanger dies.
Klaus Wanger dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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In Yemen, heavy fighting between the Houthis and the Presidential Leadership Council leaves hundreds of people dead.
In Yemen, heavy fighting between the Houthis and the Presidential Leadership Council leaves hundreds of people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from…
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Paul LeDuc dies.
Paul LeDuc dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Following the Kazakh legislative election, Oljas Bektenov is reappointed Prime Minister of Kazakhstan by the newly established Kurultai.
Following the Kazakh legislative election, Oljas Bektenov is reappointed Prime Minister of Kazakhstan by the newly established Kurultai. This podcast is based…
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Rukidi IV of Tooro dies.
Rukidi IV of Tooro dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Wendell Berry dies.
Wendell Berry dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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American journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at the age of 92.
American journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at the age of 92. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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Duane Davis is convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur.
Duane Davis is convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News…
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In a referendum, Icelanders reject European Union membership negotiations.
In a referendum, Icelanders reject European Union membership negotiations. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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An attempted coup against the military junta in Niger fails.
An attempted coup against the military junta in Niger fails. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using…
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In athletics, Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos break the world records for the 100 metres hurdles and men's 400 metres hurdles, respec...
In athletics, Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos break the world records for the 100 metres hurdles and men's 400 metres hurdles, respectively at the…
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King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 and is succeeded by Haakon VIII.
King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 and is succeeded by Haakon VIII. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama dies at the age of 97.
Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama dies at the age of 97. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia…
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Bosnian Serb military officer and convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in prison at the age of 84.
Bosnian Serb military officer and convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in prison at the age of 84. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the…
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At least 541 people are killed after flash flooding in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts of Nepal and along the China–Nepal border.
At least 541 people are killed after flash flooding in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts of Nepal and along the China–Nepal border. This podcast is based on…
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At least 335 people are killed and over a thousand are missing after flash flooding in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts of Nepal and alon...
At least 335 people are killed and over a thousand are missing after flash flooding in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts of Nepal and along the China–Nepal…
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American singer-songwriter and actress Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80.
American singer-songwriter and actress Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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Harry van der Kamp dies.
Harry van der Kamp dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria ends its autonomous rule following its full integration into Syria.
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria ends its autonomous rule following its full integration into Syria. This podcast is based on…
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President Hakainde Hichilema wins the Zambian general election for a second consecutive term.
President Hakainde Hichilema wins the Zambian general election for a second consecutive term. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The…
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O. J. Brigance dies.
O. J. Brigance dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Wang Xiji dies.
Wang Xiji dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Helmut Lethen dies.
Helmut Lethen dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Jill Gomez dies.
Jill Gomez dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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A ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, leaving at least 92 people dead.
A ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, leaving at least 92 people dead. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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A magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Flores, Indonesia, causing at least 53 deaths.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Flores, Indonesia, causing at least 53 deaths. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In…
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Former premier of China Zhu Rongji dies at the age of 97.
Former premier of China Zhu Rongji dies at the age of 97. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the…
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Zoltán Melis dies.
Zoltán Melis dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Jimmy Cricket dies.
Jimmy Cricket dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Sydney Towle dies.
Sydney Towle dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Chocó Department, Colombia, leaving at least 254 people dead.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Chocó Department, Colombia, leaving at least 254 people dead.This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The…
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In cycling, Demi Vollering wins the Tour de France Femmes.
In cycling, Demi Vollering wins the Tour de France Femmes. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the…
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of…
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A consortium led by the Public Investment Fund purchases video game publisher Electronic Arts in a leveraged buyout.
A consortium led by the Public Investment Fund purchases video game publisher Electronic Arts in a leveraged buyout. This podcast is based on excerpts from…
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Franco Baresi dies.
Franco Baresi dies. This podcast is based on excerpts from articles and the In The News section of Wikipedia, using the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Shootings at a residence and a Debsirin School branch in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, leave at least nine people dead.
Shootings at a residence and a Debsirin School branch in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, leave at least nine people dead. Created from parts of Wikipedia…
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Kavinsky dies.
Kavinsky dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/…
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Lucy López dies.
Lucy López dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/…
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Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies.
Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan kills 10 climbers.
An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan kills 10 climbers. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Alfonso Sánchez Anaya dies.
Alfonso Sánchez Anaya dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Sixty thousand migrants cross the Morocco–Spain border at Ceuta, leading to at least sixty-seven deaths.
Sixty thousand migrants cross the Morocco–Spain border at Ceuta, leading to at least sixty-seven deaths. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available…
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, leaving at least 36 people dead.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, leaving at least 36 people dead. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under…
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In Gaelic football, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship concludes with Mayo defeating Kerry in the final.
In Gaelic football, the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship concludes with Mayo defeating Kerry in the final. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and…
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In cycling, Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France.
In cycling, Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour de France. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Dudley Laufman dies.
Dudley Laufman dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/…
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Freddy Cannon dies.
Freddy Cannon dies. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/…
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Cockroach Janta Party–led protests following an exam leak conclude with the resignation of India's minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan.
Cockroach Janta Party–led protests following an exam leak conclude with the resignation of India's minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan. Created from parts…
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In mathematics, the Fields Medal is awarded to Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang.
In mathematics, the Fields Medal is awarded to Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available…
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Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party following a leadership election.
Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party following a leadership election. Created from parts…
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Carlos Vila Nova is re-elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Carlos Vila Nova is re-elected President of São Tomé and Príncipe. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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In association football, the FIFA World Cup concludes with Spain defeating Argentina in the final.
In association football, the FIFA World Cup concludes with Spain defeating Argentina in the final. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under…
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Barbadian cricketer Garfield Sobers dies at the age of 89.
Barbadian cricketer Garfield Sobers dies at the age of 89. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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A new species of black-and-white colobus monkey, likweli, is discovered in Lomami National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo.
A new species of black-and-white colobus monkey, likweli, is discovered in Lomami National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. Created from parts of Wikipedia…
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A fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, kills at least 34 people.
A fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, kills at least 34 people. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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Former emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74.
Former emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…
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China's orbital rocket booster Long March 10B becomes the first recovered after launch using a net-based recovery system.
China's orbital rocket booster Long March 10B becomes the first recovered after launch using a net-based recovery system. Created from parts of Wikipedia…
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A wildfire in Almería, Spain, kills 13 people.
A wildfire in Almería, Spain, kills 13 people. Created from parts of Wikipedia articles and available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license…