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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A US appeals court allows California to continue counting about 20,000 mail-in ballots challenged by the Trump administration. Also: The Hormuz crisis raises fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening harvests, food prices, and food security.

Heute: Gericht erlaubt Auszählung von Briefwahlstimmen · Hormus-Krise bedroht Afrikas Lebensmittelversorgung.

Today’s German focus: könnten = could or might. Vocabulary: der Dünger (fertiliser), die Ernte (harvest), die Landwirtschaft (agriculture).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-27

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: President Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against further military action, while messages continue to pass between Tehran and Washington through intermediaries. Also: The United States records more than 4,580 measles cases, with Pennsylvania especially affected and more than 250 people hospitalized.

Heute: Trump wägt Vereinbarung mit Iran ab · Schwerer Masernausbruch in den USA.

Today’s German focus: dass = that. Vocabulary: die Impfung (vaccination), die Dosis (dose), der Impfstatus (vaccination status).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-26

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: A first poll shows strong support for a Swiss initiative to restrict the sale and use of loud fireworks before the 29 November vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrates 100 years, carrying visitors from Hirschwang to the Rax plateau in just eight minutes.

Today’s German focus: Wenn die Abstimmung am 11. Oktober gewesen wäre, wäre die Initiative angenommen = If the vote had been on 11 October, the initiative would have been accepted. Vocabulary: das Hochplateau (high plateau), die Bergstation (mountain station), das Ausflugsziel (destination for a short trip).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-25

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US Justice Department wants to block certification of Alaska Senate results under certain conditions if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, citing possible confusion. Also: Serious PHP security flaws have triggered a global alert, with PHP powering about 70% of websites and authorities urging operators to check systems and install updates.

Heute: Klage zur Senatswahl in Alaska · Sicherheitslücken in PHP lösen Alarm aus.

Today’s German focus: Ein Nebensatz mit wenn = a subordinate clause with if. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), das Update (update), die Störung (disruption).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-24

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: US markets fall as Iran war concerns and high AI spending unsettle investors; Brent crude rises nearly 4% to $113 a barrel. Also: The US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to establish identity in New Hampshire's November 3 midterm election.

Heute: US-Börsen fallen wegen Iran und KI-Ausgaben · Studentenausweise bei Wahl nicht erlaubt.

Today’s German focus: nicht = not. Vocabulary: Studentenausweis (student ID), Nachweis (proof or evidence), Identität (identity).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Six people are injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia signals readiness to resume peace talks. Also: Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP prompt governments in several countries to temporarily take websites offline.

Heute: Raketenangriffe auf Kyjiw trotz neuer Friedensgespräche · Kritische Sicherheitslücken in PHP entdeckt.

Today’s German focus: Das Passiv: wird von ... gepflegt = the passive voice: is maintained by. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), der Angreifer (attacker), die Berechtigung (authorization or permission).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing on Russian attacks is working after peace talks in Oslo, while Russia faces pressure to respond. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors questioned whether AI companies can deliver the profits expected from massive investment.

Heute: Neue Gespräche über Frieden in der Ukraine · Zweifel am Boom bei KI-Aktien.

Today’s German focus: werde, will be = will be. Vocabulary: Der Vorschlag (proposal), Das Zugeständnis (concession), Die Geduld (patience).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US orders DeepSeek AI removed from most civilian government systems, highlighting security concerns and technology competition with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews after riots and looting, with more than 2,500 arrests and about 1,000 injured police officers.

Heute: USA verbieten DeepSeek in vielen Behörden · Ausgangssperren nach Unruhen in Frankreich.

Today’s German focus: hatten sich versammelt = had gathered. Vocabulary: Die Ausgangssperre (curfew), Die Versammlung (gathering), Die Plünderung (looting).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump pauses several Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations with Moscow going. Also: The World Food Programme warns that Gaza faces severe food shortages and shrinking aid.

Heute: Trump stoppt Sanktionen für weitere Verhandlungen · Akuter Nahrungsmangel im Gazastreifen.

Today’s German focus: obwohl = although. Vocabulary: Nahrungsmangel (food shortage), Unterstützung (support), Unterkunft (accommodation or shelter).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-19

Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: A southern German autumn tradition brings illuminated turnip ghosts back to community festivals. Also: A Vienna campaign asks dog owners to carry water and dilute urine to protect city trees.

Today’s German focus: kann + Infinitiv = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Rinde (bark), der Stamm (trunk), die Fäulnis (rot or decay).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-10-18