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

In this episode: In southern Germany, children carve large turnips into glowing ghost figures, an old autumn tradition that is seeing a small revival. Also: A Vienna district asks dog owners to carry tap water and rinse places where their dogs urinate, helping protect trees and soil.

Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: die Rinde (bark), der Stamm (trunk), der Boden (ground or soil).

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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: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery in Ryazan, southeast of Moscow, as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, but an election could change that progress.

Heute: Ukraine greift Ölraffinerie in Rjasan an · Abholzung im Amazonasgebiet sinkt stark.

Today’s German focus: Das Perfekt mit haben = the present perfect with haben. Vocabulary: die Abholzung (deforestation), der Rückgang (decline), der Wald (forest).

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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: Five ballistic missiles struck Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, while the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The US Justice Department sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asked a court to block their mail-in ballots.

Heute: Fünf Raketen treffen den Präsidentenpalast · US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien.

Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel die im Nominativ, the definite article die in the = the definite article die in the nominative case. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), die Wahlbehörde (election authority), das Wahlrecht (right to vote).

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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: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices become more expensive before the midterm elections. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.

Heute: Benzin wird in den USA teurer · Acht Bundesstaaten klagen gegen OpenAI.

Today’s German focus: Welche Vorwürfe nennen die Kläger? = What accusations do the plaintiffs name?. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Vorwurf (accusation), das Gericht (court).

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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 Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US helps Saudi Arabia, after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least 20 people. Also: Some countries want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries call for a faster publication.

Heute: Die Huthi drohen mit einer schmerzhaften Antwort · Streit über den nächsten Klimabericht.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), der Einfluss (influence), die Veröffentlichung (publication).

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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 will limit Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 per year from December. Also: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires.

Heute: EU begrenzt Hybridauto-Importe aus China · Cyberangriff stört Kühlanlagen in Supermärkten.

Today’s German focus: keine ... mehr = no longer / not anymore. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), der Kühlschrank (refrigerator), die Temperatur (temperature).

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In this episode: Iran calls the US response to its peace terms inadequate, while a second attack on Riyadh airport kills one person and injures 11. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and urges advanced AI companies to improve safety as experts warn that hostile states could steal powerful models.

Heute: Iran nennt US-Antwort unzureichend · Großbritannien stärkt Cyberabwehr.

Today’s German focus: berichteten = reported. Vocabulary: der Diebstahl (theft), die Verschlüsselung (encryption), die Überwachung (monitoring).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, 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 a plan to leave autumn leaves in a park, helping the soil and wildlife. Also: Germany could make driving licences several hundred euros cheaper by reducing special driving lessons, theory questions and bureaucracy.

Today’s German focus: sich zersetzen = to decompose. Vocabulary: der Boden (soil or ground), die Nährstoffe (nutrients), die Struktur (structure).

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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 Nikon microscopy video competition gets a new winner after the previous winner is disqualified over alleged AI use. Also: Shein's UK revenue rises 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking British rival Asos as scrutiny grows over duty-free small parcels.

Heute: Neuer Sieger beim Nikon-Wettbewerb · Sheins Umsatz in Großbritannien steigt.

Today’s German focus: Das Plusquamperfekt = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: Der Wettbewerb (the competition), Der Beitrag (the entry or submission), Der Ausschluss (the disqualification or exclusion).

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In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to start its commercial space internet service soon. Also: A UK study finds that Brexit, COVID-19 lockdowns, the Ukraine war and Liz Truss's mini-budget had lasting effects on mental health.

Heute: Amazon baut den tausendsten Satelliten · Krisen belasten die psychische Gesundheit.

Today’s German focus: den = the (accusative masculine article). Vocabulary: die Umlaufbahn (orbit), die Rakete (rocket), der Hersteller (manufacturer).

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