Todays's News 26/06/20

Just Talking English

Hello, this is the World News Podcast from Just Talking English, listen to the most important news, while learning and training English. I'm Edward Jr and for today, these are our main stories. LOCKDOWN - Concern over crowded UK beaches, parks and parties. It's been awhile since British people had a chance to go to the beach, the weather is not favorable most of the year, but yesterday, a big surprise, the hotest day in this year, has made people think that maybe, staying at home was no longer reasoble or significant. BBC News asked a man about what happened on the south coast of England, and he said: "We just have to recognise yesterday was the hottest day of the year, incredibly hot, a lot of people had the same idea, they all went to the beach, and yes of course those scenes are a matter for concern. He means about social distancing. SPACE: Virgin Galactic, the first space tourism company, completed a successful test flight yesterday, another important step towards becoming commercial. According to the company's plans, still in 2020 we will see the first flight with space tourists. Although the ticket is about 250 thousand dollars, it is expected to drop significantly in the coming years. GEORGE FLOYD: It's been one month since George Floyd, the black man in the US city in Minneapolis was killed by a white police officer, and the protests against racism and police violence continue across the country, some asking for diversity in America government. In Minnesota the state where Mr. George Floyd lived and died, recent events have inspired a number of black woman in a record number to be candidate for the first time, let's listen to two of these candidates interviewed by BBC News. “The moment I decided to run was when George floyd call up for his mum, I've seen my 24 year old black son under that man's knee, and that moment I knew I had to do something. My name is Zina Fizer, I am running for a office Minnesota senate”. “..and the black woman in America I realised that my voice needed to be heard and I've asked to consider running for a state then, and I initially thought well that's pretty far-fetched, but when I realised that as George was calling for his mother that I had the responsibility to answer that call”. What US police officers think of protests? Well according to today's Wall Street Journal, some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job (a hard job) and under attack. And that was all for us for now, you can read the transcript of this podcast on the Just Talking English website. I'm Edward Jr, until next time, goodbye.