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In this episode: Zelensky urges Ukraine's NATO partners in Turkey to provide air defence systems and interceptor missiles after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen may run in France's 2027 presidential election.

Today’s German focus: zur Wahl antreten = to run or stand as a candidate in an election. Vocabulary: das Urteil (the court ruling or verdict), die Berufung (the appeal), das Amt (the public office or official position).

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In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge celebration in Praia after their historic World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi brings extreme winds, heavy rain, and danger to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Today’s German focus: sich vorbereiten = to prepare. Vocabulary: Schäden (damage), Böen (gusts), Schutzräume (shelters).

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In this episode: France reports 2,025 additional deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme heat in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open Era.

Today’s German focus: sich etwas zu Herzen nehmen = to take something seriously and act on it. Vocabulary: der Anstieg (increase or rise), vor etwas warnen (to warn about something), etwas belasten (to burden something or put strain on something).

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In this episode: Poland warns that the coming months could be critical as it prepares for possible Russian threats and reported provocations. Also: Germany debates a plan requiring workers to get a doctor's note on the first day of illness.

Today’s German focus: sich etwas leisten können = to be able to afford something; to have enough money, time, or energy for something. Vocabulary: die Bescheinigung (certificate or official confirmation), die Fehlzeiten (absences), der Aufwand (effort, time, or work required).

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In this episode: A man is rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble following Venezuela's earthquakes. Also: The Vatican excommunicates bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X and clarifies which followers may be affected.

Today’s German focus: gelten = to officially have a certain meaning or be considered as something. Vocabulary: die Trümmer (rubble or debris), der Einsatz (operation or organized deployment), vermisst werden (to be missing).

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In this episode: Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts. Also: At least 10 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.

Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).

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In this episode: Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says. Also: US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump.

Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: trennbar (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).

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In this episode: US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran. Also: Osaka pays 'love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono.

Today’s German focus: highlighted recap verb = from today’s language recap. Vocabulary: „Einhalten (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap), highlighted recap word (from today’s language recap).

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In this episode: Pakistan launches deadly strikes along Afghan border. Also: Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power.

Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day).

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In this episode: US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire. Also: Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools.

Today’s German focus: a key news verb = a useful action word from today’s episode. Vocabulary: news (current events), story (a report about something happening), today (this day).

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