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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 attacks a major oil refinery near Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election runoff that could decide whether the progress continues.

Heute: Die Ukraine greift eine Ölraffinerie an · Weniger Abholzung im Amazonas.

Today’s German focus: führte ... durch = carried out. Vocabulary: der Wald (forest), die Abholzung (deforestation), die Regierung (government).

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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: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court to block certain mail-in ballots. Also: Tech stocks fall sharply across global markets as higher US inflation raises fears of higher interest rates and worries about AI companies' debt.

Heute: US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien · Tech-Aktien fallen stark.

Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Der Kredit (loan), Die Schulden (debt), Die Kosten (costs).

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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: The Houthi movement launches a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh and threatens more attacks on Saudi Arabia. Also: US prices rise 3.7% year over year in September, led by higher gasoline costs.

Heute: Raketenangriff auf Riad · Preise in den USA steigen.

Today’s German focus: stiegen = rose. Vocabulary: die Preise (prices), die Inflation (inflation), der Lohn (wage or pay).

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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: The US warns Ukraine it could stop sharing intelligence unless Ukraine stops long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stricter AI rules to prevent cyber risks.

Heute: USA könnten wichtige Informationen stoppen · Wissenschaftler fordern strengere Regeln für KI.

Today’s German focus: nicht mit dem Internet verbunden sein = to not be connected to the internet. Vocabulary: die Gefahr (danger), der Bereich (area), die Kontrolle (control).

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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: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles, while Riyadh's King Khalid airport stays closed after deadly attacks. Also: The EU will limit imports of electric and plug-in hybrid cars from China to 350,000 a year.

Heute: Riad: Drei Raketen abgefangen · EU begrenzt Autos aus China.

Today’s German focus: kauft = buys. Vocabulary: die Obergrenze (upper limit), der Zoll (customs), die Ware (goods).

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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 strikes power plants in Ukraine after Trump announces an energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 finance officials meet in Bangkok as war, high energy prices, and high interest rates threaten the global economy.

Heute: Angriffe auf Kraftwerke in der Ukraine · Ein großes Treffen zur Weltwirtschaft.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Kraftwerk (power plant), Feuer (fire), Nachricht (message or news).

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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: Winterthur is testing whether leaving autumn leaves in a park can improve the soil and help nature. Also: Germany's transport minister says changes could make a driving licence several hundred euros cheaper, possibly by up to 1,000 euros.

Today’s German focus: liegt = lies. Vocabulary: Das Laub (the leaves), Der Boden (the soil), Die Nährstoffe (the nutrients).

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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 Spanish computer museum builds a Cray-1 replica from 30 old Mac Minis. Also: Vietnamese entrant Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes Nikon Small World in Motion winner after the former winner is disqualified over AI-rule concerns.

Heute: Eine Cray-1-Kopie aus alten Mac Minis · Vietnam hat einen neuen Nikon-Sieger.

Today’s German focus: sein = to be. Vocabulary: das Netzwerk (network), der Rechenkern (processing core), die Kühlung (cooling).

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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: Google presents Gemini, an AI agent that helps with workplace tasks. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031.

Heute: Google stellt den KI-Agenten Gemini vor · England richtet die Netball-WM 2031 aus.

Today’s German focus: vorgestellt = presented. Vocabulary: die Aufgabe (task), das Ergebnis (result), der Schritt (step).

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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: Google Maps shows petrol and diesel prices at UK petrol stations, helping drivers find cheaper fuel. Also: A 165-million-year-old mammal fossil shows that the animal could chew, swallow food, and probably suckle.

Heute: Google Maps zeigt Preise an Tankstellen · Fossil zeigt Fähigkeiten früher Säugetiere.

Today’s German focus: konnte, could, was able to = could, was able to. Vocabulary: die Tankstelle (petrol station), der Standort (location), der Preis (price).

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