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

In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny stretch of coast near Mumbai, where most of its intercontinental cables land. We look at why that concentration could slow traffic and make. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer on record. We cover the heatwaves, excess deaths, wildfires, and the country's much drier-than-normal summer.

Heute: Indiens Internet am Küstenabschnitt · Frankreich meldet den heißesten Sommer.

Today’s German focus: hat ... gemeldet = has reported. Vocabulary: die Hitzewelle (heatwave), die Todesfälle (deaths), die Brände (fires).

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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 shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and several others injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a forced breakup of Google's ad business, and the company keeps AdX for now.

Heute: Schüsse in Minneapolis mit zwei Toten · Google behält AdX vorerst.

Today’s German focus: hat entschieden = has decided. Vocabulary: die Auktion (auction), das Urteil (court ruling), die Aktien (shares).

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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: Ikea cuts prices across Europe, with some items reduced by up to 28%, as rising living costs make customers more careful with spending. Also: Sources say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned the White House about Pete Hegseth's mass firings and leadership chaos before resigning.

Heute: Ikea senkt Preise in Europa · Driscoll warnt vor Hegseth.

Today’s German focus: hat ... gesenkt = has lowered. Vocabulary: der Preisnachlass (price reduction), die Lieferkette (supply chain), erschwinglich (affordable).

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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: Turkmenistan begins repairing ageing oil and gas facilities after eight methane leaks are stopped, showing a first response to a big climate problem. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a new mission that will widen our view of the Universe and add to what Hubble and Webb can show.

Heute: Turkmenistan repariert Methan-Lecks · NASA startet das Roman-Teleskop.

Today’s German focus: hat begonnen, has begun = has begun. Vocabulary: das Rohr (pipe), reparieren (to repair), die Fackel (flare).

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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: Australia is still talking with Russia about Oscar Jenkins, with no deal yet and no details on a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries did worse.

Heute: Australien spricht mit Russland · KI-Chatbots gegen Propaganda.

Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = said = said. Vocabulary: Freilassung (release), Zusammenarbeit (cooperation), Austausch (exchange).

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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's deadly flood search continues as thousands remain missing. Also: One Nation wins the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia.

Heute: Nepals Suche geht weiter · One Nation gewinnt in Secret Harbour.

Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: die Flut (flood), die Suche (search), vermissen (to be missing).

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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: UK telecom upgrades are too slow for rising AI traffic, and executives warn the country could fall behind in network performance and mobile coverage. Also: Some businesses are getting tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but many consumers may never receive their share back.

Heute: Großbritannien hinkt im KI-Rennen hinterher · Firmen bekommen Zollgeld zurück.

Today’s German focus: weitergeben, to pass on = to pass on. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tariff), die Rückzahlung (refund), weitergeben (to pass on).

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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: Ghana's child vaccination system is under pressure after US aid cuts, with workers, cold storage, and transport all affected. Also: More than 80 performers want new UK rules to protect voices from AI cloning and voice theft.

Heute: Ghanas Impfungen unter Druck · Künstler fordern neue Regeln.

Today’s German focus: sollen + Infinitiv = should + infinitive. Vocabulary: Verfahren (procedure), Regel (rule), Stimme (voice).

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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: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to try to ease tensions and revive talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could reshape the U.S. job market and put millions of jobs at risk.

Heute: Katar vermittelt zwischen Iran und USA · Gates warnt vor KI und Jobs.

Today’s German focus: sollen neue Gespräche zwischen Iran und den USA möglich machen = should make new talks between Iran and the US possible. Vocabulary: Vermittlung (mediation), Abkommen (agreement), Spannung (tension).

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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: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to help calm tensions and restart dialogue between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could quickly change the US job market and put millions of jobs at risk.

Heute: Katar reist nach Teheran · Gates warnt vor KI und Jobs.

Today’s German focus: vermitteln – to mediate = to mediate. Vocabulary: die Spannungen (tensions), vermitteln (to mediate), der Druck (pressure).

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