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Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa?

In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of people around the world still don't have access to clean water, and look at what happens when a Western influencer becomes involved.

• MrBeast's viral video builds 100 wells in Africa
• Wells provide water for half a million people
• Highlights of the global water crisis athe nd lack of infrastructure
• Key reasons: geography, money, mismanagement, and neglect
• Criticism of performative charity and "white saviour" narrative
• Debate on dependency vs. self-sufficiency in aid
• Importance of local expertise for system maintenance
• Raising awareness and funds for global water projects
• Costs and benefits of securing clean water globally
• Role of different actors in solving the water crisis

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mrbeast-water-crisis

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For decades, Saudi Arabia was ruled by ageing princes, until one young royal began changing the system from within.

This episode tells the story of Mohammed bin Salman, and how he rose rapidly to become Saudi Arabia’s most powerful figure.

• Saudi royal family is huge; succession once moved between brothers.
• Pressure grew to pass power to a younger generation.
• Mohammed bin Salman’s early life, connections, and growing ambition.
• His father becomes king; MBS controls money and army.
• MBS replaces Mohammed bin Nayef as Crown Prince, 2017.
• Ritz-Carlton purge targets princes, businessmen; power and assets seized.
• Vision 2030: modernise society, move economy beyond oil.
• Global investments and NEOM aim to change Saudi image.
• Opponents targeted; Khashoggi murder shocks the world.
• Women driving, cinemas reopen; activists jailed, Yemen war continues.

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Today, we have some news in English from our friends over at SEND7 - Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 9th February, 2026.

To listen to SEND7 every morning, search in your podcast app for Simple English News Daily, or go to www.send7.org

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Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية