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In this episode: The war against Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening food security and future harvests. Also: A congressional report says Donald Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold millions in related stocks.

Heute: Höhere Kosten bedrohen Afrikas Ernährung · Trumps Öl- und Gasaktien steigen.

Today’s German focus: sich verdoppeln = to double. Vocabulary: Dünger (fertiliser), Ernte (harvest), Landwirtschaft (agriculture).

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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: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against new military action, while diplomacy remains possible. Also: A US appeals court hears the Justice Department's lawsuit over California voter lists and alleged noncitizen voters.

Heute: Trump entscheidet zwischen Vereinbarung und Angriff · Streit über Wählerlisten in Kalifornien.

Today’s German focus: hatte aufgenommen = had resumed. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Stimmzettel (ballot), der Landkreis (county).

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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: A Swiss poll this week showed strong support for an initiative to restrict the sale and use of loud fireworks before the November 29 vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrated its 100th anniversary this week, carrying visitors from Hirschwang to the Rax plateau in eight minutes.

Today’s German focus: waren = were. Vocabulary: der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley), der Nebel (fog).

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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 U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as plans for a possible attack on Iran emerge. Also: Serious PHP security flaws trigger a global warning, while authorities urge website owners to check systems and install updates.

Heute: Dritter Flugzeugträger im Nahen Osten · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in PHP.

Today’s German focus: half = helped. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), die Webseite (website), das Update (update).

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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 US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November election. Also: Attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents near the Strait of Hormuz push Brent oil up 3% to $112 a barrel.

Heute: Studentenausweise gelten nicht bei der Wahl · Angriffe treiben den Ölpreis auf 112 Dollar.

Today’s German focus: stieg = rose; went up. Vocabulary: die Versorgung (the supply), der Transport (the transport), die Pipeline (the pipeline).

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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 missile attack injures six people in Kyiv as Russia signals it may resume peace talks. Also: Authorities in several countries take websites offline after two serious security flaws are found in PHP.

Heute: Raketenangriff auf Kyjiw und neue Friedensgespräche · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in der Programmiersprache PHP.

Today’s German focus: kein und keinen zur Verneinung von Nomen = no or not any for negating nouns. Vocabulary: der Angriff (the attack), die Waffenruhe (the ceasefire), der Stillstand (the standstill).

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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 European Union puts security first in a new Arctic strategy and plans a maritime security centre. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to support Republican candidates in the US midterm elections.

Heute: EU setzt Sicherheit in der Arktis an erste Stelle · Trump plant mehr als 400 Millionen Dollar.

Today’s German focus: werden = will / to become. Vocabulary: Das Zentrum (the centre), Die Bedrohung (the threat), Die Sicherheit (security).

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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 Iran war continues as Russia criticizes the attacks, Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire, and ten commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil remains above. Also: El Niño is strengthening and bringing extreme weather worldwide, including Indonesia's worst wildfire season since 2015 and powerful hurricanes in the eastern Pacific.

Heute: Ölpreis bleibt über 105 Dollar · El Niño bringt extremes Wetter.

Today’s German focus: wärmer und schwächer = warmer and weaker. Vocabulary: der Rauch (smoke), der Husten (cough), die Lungenentzündung (pneumonia).

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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: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Ukraine criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's dissatisfaction reaches a new high.

Heute: Trump pausiert Sanktionen gegen Russland · Demokraten liegen vor Republikanern.

Today’s German focus: hatte beschlossen = had decided. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Vorsprung (lead), die Stimmung (mood or general opinion).

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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: 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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