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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: Cambodia says it has stopped big scam compounds, but Amnesty and experts doubt the claim and want proof. Also: Berlin says hackers stole data and demand a ransom, but the city says it will not pay.

Heute: Kambodscha sagt: keine großen Betrugsorte · Berlin zahlt kein Lösegeld.

Today’s German focus: müssen, must / have to = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Ort (place), das Land (country), die Erklärung (statement).

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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 FDA approves a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead for some adults whose virus is already under control, and who may want simpler treatment. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, including flights to European cities and a fourth daily JFK-London service.

Heute: Neue HIV-Pille von Gilead · American hat sieben neue Flüge.

Today’s German focus: kann fliegen = can fly. Vocabulary: der Flugplan (flight schedule), die Reichweite (range), das Ziel (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: Iceland votes on whether to restart EU talks, and fish, jobs, and security are all part of the debate. Also: Nvidia posts huge revenue growth as demand for AI chips keeps soaring.

Heute: Island stimmt über EU · Nvidia meldet starke Zahlen.

Today’s German focus: brauchen ... zu (to need to) = to need to. Vocabulary: die Abstimmung (vote), die Fischgründe (fishing waters), die Zustimmung (approval).

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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: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with fish and fishing rights at the center of a very close debate. Also: Nvidia reports another huge rise in revenue as demand for AI chips keeps growing.

Heute: Island stimmt über EU-Gespräche ab · Nvidia meldet starke Zahlen.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Fischerei (fishing), die Gewässer (waters), schützen (to protect).

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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: Millions of households may pay more for energy this winter as the price cap rises and fixed tariffs stay protected. Also: Brazil's data regulator fines TikTok's owner nearly $30m and orders illegally collected child data to be erased.

Heute: Winterpreise steigen für viele Haushalte · Brasilien bestraft TikTok für Kinderdaten.

Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, to be supposed to / expected to = to be supposed to / expected to. Vocabulary: das Kind (child), die Behörde (authority), löschen (to delete).

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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: Shein plans a Hong Kong stock market debut and a near $27bn valuation, after failed tries in the US and London. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, with young workers in exposed occupations seeing weaker employment.

Heute: Shein startet in Hongkong · KI trifft junge Jobs.

Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Börse (stock exchange), der Börsengang (initial public offering), die Lieferkette (supply chain).

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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: Dating apps are losing users as people miss real-life connection. Also: France links a sharp rise in drownings to dangerous heatwaves and unsafe swimming spots.

Heute: Dating-Apps verlieren Nutzer · Frankreich meldet mehr Ertrinkungsfälle.

Today’s German focus: sicherer machen, to make safer = to make safer. Vocabulary: Hitzewelle (heatwave), Ort (place), sicher (safe).

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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 Chinese robotics company surges in Shanghai after a huge stock market debut. Also: A father leaves his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji, and police are called.

Heute: Roboterfirma startet stark an der Börse · Vater lässt Sohn auf Fuji zurück.

Today’s German focus: zurücklassen = to leave behind = to leave behind. Vocabulary: Station (station), müde (tired), unruhig (restless).

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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 Guyanese diplomat moves ahead in the UN secretary-general race after a new straw poll. Also: Walmart will soon let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods.

Heute: Guyanas Kandidatin liegt vorn · Walmart erlaubt neues Bezahlen.

Today’s German focus: mit einem QR-Code = with a QR code. Vocabulary: das Gerät (device), scannen (to scan), die Kasse (checkout).

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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 Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because dry weather may lower water levels and slow traffic. Also: OpenAI launches a Teen version of ChatGPT with stronger safety rules, homework help, and more parental control.

Heute: Weniger Schiffe im Panamakanal · ChatGPT für Teens.

Today’s German focus: dürfen durchfahren = to be allowed to pass through. Vocabulary: die Schleuse (lock), trocken (dry), durchfahren (to pass through).

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