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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through new stock offerings to fund its artificial intelligence expansion.

Heute: Gericht weist Antrag zu Wahlzetteln ab · Meta plant neue Aktien für KI.

Today’s German focus: kam = came. Vocabulary: Aktie (share or stock), Geld (money), Käufer (buyer).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against renewed attacks, while indirect talks continue. Also: Measles cases in the US have more than doubled since last year, with Pennsylvania especially affected.

Heute: Trump denkt über zwei Wege nach · Viele Masernfälle in den USA.

Today’s German focus: schützt = protects. Vocabulary: die Impfung (vaccination), der Bezirk (district), die Dosis (dose).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: A first poll from the past week shows strong support for a Swiss initiative to limit the sale and use of loud fireworks before the 29 November vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrates its 100th anniversary, taking visitors from Hirschwang to the mountain plateau in eight minutes.

Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Fahrt (journey or ride), der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A diesel tanker leaves Russia for New York, carrying the first shipment since a new Trump-Putin agreement. Also: The United States sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as possible fighting with Iran could resume.

Heute: Erste Diesel-Lieferung seit neuer Vereinbarung · Ein dritter US-Flugzeugträger fährt in den Nahen Osten.

Today’s German focus: kein Angriff = no attack. Vocabulary: Die Lieferung (the delivery), Der Hafen (the port), Das Ziel (the destination).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP lead many website operators to make safety updates and temporarily shut down websites, while 32 UK government services become unavailable. Also: A global study says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing completely by 2075 as seas get warmer.

Heute: Schwere Sicherheitslücken bei PHP · Korallenriffe bis 2075 stark bedroht.

Today’s German focus: machen = to make or do. Vocabulary: der Lebensraum (habitat), die Küste (coast), die Welle (wave).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle for peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over misleading Facebook users about their personal data.

Heute: Raketen treffen Kyjiw trotz neuer Friedensgespräche · Gericht ordnet hohe Zahlung von Meta an.

Today’s German focus: will = wants to. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), die Jury (jury), das Urteil (verdict).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine and the US discuss intelligence sharing and peace proposals in Oslo after deadly Russian drone attacks. Also: The EU puts Arctic security first in a new strategy as pressure from Russia grows, while also planning a maritime security hub and more icebreakers.

Heute: Neue Gespräche über die Ukraine in Oslo · Die EU hat einen neuen Plan für die Arktis.

Today’s German focus: fahren = to drive, travel, or go. Vocabulary: das Meer (the sea), das Schiff (the ship), der Eisbrecher (the icebreaker).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran offers a seven-day ceasefire and Israel says the war with Iran is not finished. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from many civilian government agencies, while defense agencies are excluded.

Heute: Iran bietet eine kurze Waffenruhe an · Die USA verbieten DeepSeek in Behörden.

Today’s German focus: gilt = is valid or applies. Vocabulary: die Behörde (government agency), das Ministerium (ministry), der Befehl (official order).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump pauses several sanctions on Russia for 60 days to keep peace talks with Ukraine going, while Ukraine criticizes the move. Also: A US poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 44% among likely House voters, while Trump's approval reaches a record low.

Heute: Trump setzt Sanktionen gegen Russland aus · Demokraten liegen in Umfrage vorn.

Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Wähler (voter), der Vorsprung (lead).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the German-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: In southern Germany, children keep the old autumn tradition of carving illuminated turnip ghosts alive. Also: In Vienna's Neubau district, dog owners are asked to carry water and rinse urine from trees to protect them.

Today’s German focus: leuchten = to shine or glow. Vocabulary: die Rübe (turnip), das Gesicht (face), das Messer (knife).

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