Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in places with little or no birth care, especially where Black women face worse outcomes.

Heute: Wahl in Sambia unter Druck · Hebamme hilft in Geburtswüsten.

Today’s German focus: spüren, to feel or notice = to feel or notice. Vocabulary: die Inflation (inflation), die Schuldensanierung (debt restructuring), der Haushalt (household).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nvidia raises $500bn with big investors for AI infrastructure, including data centres, factories, and more chips. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear losing jobs.

Heute: Nvidia bekommt 500 Milliarden Dollar · Gerichte helfen bei KI und Jobs.

Today’s German focus: weiter zu lernen, to keep learning = to keep learning. Vocabulary: die Kündigung (dismissal; end of a work contract), das Gericht (court), rechtswidrig (unlawful).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again after a dramatic final stage and secures her second title. Also: Divers off Sicily discover an ancient Roman shipwreck packed with preserved amphorae deep under the sea.

Heute: Vollering gewinnt die Tour wieder · Altes römisches Schiff vor Sizilien.

Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = won / has won. Vocabulary: Rennen (race), Anstieg (climb), Gipfel (summit).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A solar eclipse is due on Wednesday, and listeners learn where the total eclipse and partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. Also: Paris tightens e-scooter safety rules, requiring helmets and high-vis vests or riders face fines.

Heute: Sonnenfinsternis nächste Woche · Neue E-Scooter-Regeln in Paris.

Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv (to have to / must) = must / have to. Vocabulary: der Helm (helmet), die Warnweste (high-vis vest), die Geldstrafe (fine).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo pass 4,000, and WHO experts want a large human trial of the approved vaccine to see if it can also protect against the Bundibugyo. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that says an armed attack on one country counts as an attack on all three.

Heute: Ebola-Fälle im Kongo steigen · Drei Länder schließen Verteidigungsabkommen.

Today’s German focus: auf + Akkusativ - to increase to / rise to = to increase to / rise to. Vocabulary: der Ausbruch (outbreak), die Fälle (cases), die Provinz (province).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A thrift store company is testing AI that helps set prices more consistently across many clothing items, with 58 pilot stores and more than 25 million items already priced. Also: A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after a ruling about harm to children's mental health.

Heute: Neue KI für Preise im Laden · Meta soll 567 Millionen zahlen.

Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv, should be to do something / are supposed to do something = should be to do something / are supposed to do something. Vocabulary: Preis (price), Testfiliale (test store), produktiver (more productive).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales reach Texas after a long move from a closed Canadian park, and 17 more still need relocation.

Heute: Neue Grippeimpfung von Moderna · Sieben Belugawale kommen in Texas an.

Today’s German focus: werden gebracht = to be brought. Vocabulary: der Wal (whale), die Reise (journey), der Pfleger (caretaker).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The EU praises Spain's quick response to the Ceuta migration crisis, while some members had already criticized Madrid and Italy raised travel concerns. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover 400 old shells and munitions in Le Porge, with blasts likely linked to World War Two explosives and some areas still closed.

Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Brände finden alte Granaten.

Today’s German focus: sind ... zu hören, can be heard = can be heard. Vocabulary: die Granate (shell), die Entschärfungsarbeiten (bomb disposal work), gesperrt (closed off).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Spain says it sent back about 70,000 people after the Ceuta border crisis, and EU ministers back a united response. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover old World War Two shells and explosions, forcing some areas to stay closed.

Heute: EU lobt Spaniens schnelle Reaktion · Waldbrände finden alte Granaten.

Today’s German focus: ist nicht erlaubt = is not allowed. Vocabulary: die Rückführung (return), die Grenze (border), der Minister (minister).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills the expedition on Broad Peak. Also: Michigan reports the first two deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread across 45 states.

Heute: Nepal trauert um Nirmal Purja · Erste Tote bei Cyclospora-Ausbruch.

Today’s German focus: werden gemeldet, to be reported = to be reported. Vocabulary: der Durchfall (diarrhoea), der Parasit (parasite), die Verunreinigung (contamination).

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