We use the present simple for :
-facts and permanent states.Rebecca lives in Australia.
-general truths and laws of nature. Leaves fall in autumn.
-habits and routines(with always,ususlly,ect) She visits her hairdresser's every month.
-timetables and programmes(in the future) The bus leaves at 7 o'clock in the morning.
-sporting commentaries,reviews and narrations.Cinderella goes to the ball,and meets the prince.
-felings and emotions.I like Paul.He is a nice boy.
We use the present continuous
-for actions taking place at or around the moment of speaking.Jackie is watching a film.
-for temporary situations.We are travelling around Europe this month.
-for fixed arrangements in the near future.I am meeting a friend at the shopping centre this afternoon.
-for currently changing and developing situations.The earth is getting warmer and warmer.
-with adverbs such as always to express anger or irritation at a repeated action.She is always complaining about everything.