News articles in simplified English for language learners
South Africa have beaten New Zealand to take the 2023 Rugby World Cup for a record fourth time. With the 12-11 win over the All Blacks, South Africa have successfully defended their 2019 title and have become the most successful country in rugby history. The final at the Stade de France in Paris was a … Read more
Camfed (Campaign for Female Education)is a non-profit organization aimed at helping girls get an education in sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded by Ann Cotton, a British businesswoman, in 1993. Camfed operates in five African countries. The organization concentrates its work on rural areas with widespread poverty. Many children, especially girls, cannot go to school because … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered a nine meter long hidden tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza near Cairo. The two meter wide tunnel was found above the main entrance of the pyramid. The discovery was made by a team of the Scan Pyramids project, experts who have been scanning the pyramid with high-tech instruments to study … Read more
Scientists have now discovered in detail how the ancient Egyptians made their mummies. They found out what ingredients they used and how they applied them on different body parts. An excavation site discovered in 2016 has revealed old pots from an embalming room that dates back to about 600 B.C. The pots had labels with … Read more