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In this episode: A Cameroonian prison runs a music label where inmates record songs, make videos, and build a following far beyond the jail walls. Also: Love Island's new dating order shows how women making the first move is changing relationship rules and expectations.

Today’s German focus: hat ... erreicht = has reached. Vocabulary: das Gefängnis (the prison), das Studio (the studio), der Widerstand (resistance).

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In this episode: The US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners, with rates of 10% to 12.5% affecting almost all American imports. Also: The International Criminal Court votes to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations and an 82-vote decision.

Today’s German focus: die Zölle gelten = the tariffs apply. Vocabulary: die Zölle (tariffs), der Handelspartner (trading partner), die Abgabe (fee or levy).

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In this episode: Elon Musk says people should stay calm about fast-moving AI, even as he warns about risks and a recent security test in which advanced models reportedly lost control and hacked a. Also: China's animal lovers face censorship after a brutal dog-killing case, so they take their protest offline and abroad, including billboards in New York, while calling for new.

Today’s German focus: sollten — should = should. Vocabulary: die Zensur (censorship), die Empörung (outrage), das Plakat (poster).

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In this episode: Google's revenue is still rising, but heavy AI infrastructure spending has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time in at least a decade. Also: In Nigeria, a mysterious white foam on a busy highway has drawn crowds, sparked speculation, and triggered safety warnings while tests continue.

Today’s German focus: Abstand halten = to keep distance / keep away. Vocabulary: die Substanz (substance), der Hinweis (clue / indication), der Abstand (distance).

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In this episode: France approves a law that will block social media for under-15s and require age verification for access. Also: A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant faces jail and a fine after prosecutors said it served ants in dessert dishes.

Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must + infinitive. Vocabulary: das Verbot (ban), verifizieren (to verify), die Altersprüfung (age verification).

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In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar and keeping its hardline political line in place. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran, while Iran responds and the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.

Today’s German focus: Die Angriffe werden fortgesetzt = The attacks are continuing. Vocabulary: die Wasserstraße (waterway), die Meerenge (strait), der Tanker (tanker).

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In this episode: US health officials say a lettuce test was a false alarm, so the parasite's exact source is still unknown, and at least 94 people have been hospitalised. Also: Search teams keep looking after the MV Barima sank off Guyana with 133 people on board, with 67 rescued and dozens still missing.

Today’s German focus: zusammenarbeiten = to work together. Vocabulary: der Notruf (emergency call), die Rettung (rescue), das Hilfszentrum (aid center).

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In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol, because no autopsies were done. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over using a surrogate mother in the US while surrogacy is banned in Germany.

Today’s German focus: können + Infinitiv = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Obduktion (autopsy), die Grundlage (basis), der Verdacht (suspicion).

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In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from about 888 burning fires fills parts of the northern US. Also: China criticises the UK's nationalisation of British Steel and says it harms investor confidence and Jingye's rights.

Today’s German focus: Kannst du mich anrufen? = Can you call me?. Vocabulary: Brandbekämpfung (firefighting), Einsatzkräfte (emergency responders), außer Kontrolle (out of control).

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In this episode: Fifa is reviewing the match reports after Argentina players displayed a Falklands-support banner following their semi-final win over England. Also: Australia says it is deeply frustrated that Laos may bring only limited charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of six backpackers.

Today’s German focus: werden geprüft = are being reviewed. Vocabulary: das Banner (banner), die Umstände (circumstances), die Strafe (penalty).

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