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

In this episode: Trump greets Xi Jinping with a rare arrival ceremony in Washington, as the US and China extend their trade truce and keep tensions over trade, Taiwan, and AI in the background. Also: Britain's regulator opens an investigation into Pornhub's age checks, asking whether the new system really keeps children away from adult content.

Hoje: Trump recebe Xi com tapete vermelho · Ofcom investiga verificações de idade.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: recebeu = received = received. Vocabulary: o tapete (carpet), a bandeira (flag), o hino (anthem).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-24

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

In this episode: Aurora wants to grow fast and reach profit by 2028, with more driverless trucks on Texas highways. Also: Meta's Muse app climbs to the top as shoppers use AI to compare deals and find products faster.

Hoje: Aurora quer lucro em 2028 · Muse lidera na App Store.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer aumentar = wants to increase = wants to increase. Vocabulary: camião (truck), autónomo (autonomous), mercadoria (goods).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-23

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

In this episode: A new statement from more than 20 countries says AI should stay under human direction, with leaders warning that rapid development could outpace risk control. Also: Hundreds of flights in the New York and Philadelphia area were canceled, delayed, or diverted after an accidental cut to a backup fiber line disrupted air traffic data.

Hoje: IA sob direção humana · Corte num cabo atrasa voos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a crescer, is growing = is growing. Vocabulary: o desenvolvimento (development), a direção (direction), a lei (the law).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-22

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

In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says more people may live into their 90s, with women and men expected to live longer. Also: Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership, with more services and extra seats planned.

Hoje: Mais pessoas vivem até aos 90 anos · Chiltern passa para o controlo público.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi trazido para o controlo público = was brought into public ownership. Vocabulary: passou (went from one state to another), controlo (control; management), passageiros (passengers).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-21

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

In this episode: Trump says the US has a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the deal seems to stop short of full control and still leaves questions about access and military. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissing fears about AI growth as a hoax.

Hoje: Trump anuncia acordo sobre Gronelândia · Trump fala numa nova força de IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dizer que quer ajudar = to say that he wants to help. Vocabulary: o acordo (deal), a força (force), o crescimento (growth).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-20

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

In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike chooses not to renew. Also: A US poll shows many people want AI to slow down, not stop.

Hoje: Mbappé assina acordo com a On · Muitos querem abrandar a IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: a conversa não é simples, the conversation is not simple = the conversation is not simple. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), a sondagem (poll), a preocupação (concern).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-19

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

In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about serious dangers if the technology falls into the wrong hands, and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey hidden inside a library book.

Hoje: Carlos III avisa sobre IA · Fragmento raro da Odisseia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi uma surpresa - it was a surprise = it was a surprise. Vocabulary: o pedaço (piece), a descoberta (discovery), o tesouro (treasure).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-18

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

In this episode: The US central bank raises interest rates for the first time in over three years, as inflation stays high and borrowers feel the pressure. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old anti-terror court and raises fresh tensions in the north-east.

Hoje: Fed sobe juros outra vez · Síria acaba com tribunal antigo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: reuniu-se, gathered together / met = gathered together / met. Vocabulary: juro (interest rate), meta (target), preço (price).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-17

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

In this episode: A NATO jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, after it entered from Belarus. Also: GM launches a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks.

Hoje: Drone suspeito abatido na Lituânia · GM lança novo software nos carros.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a ser examinados, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: suspeito (suspected), destroços (debris), examinar (to examine).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-16

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

In this episode: Iran's nuclear chief is blocked from attending a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa reversal, and Tehran accuses the US of pressure. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, adding new European security ties as doubts grow about Russia and US protection.

Hoje: Chefe nuclear do Irão impedido de ir a Viena · Finlândia junta-se ao guarda-chuva nuclear francês.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ir a Viena, to go to Vienna = to go to Vienna. Vocabulary: visto (visa), reunião (meeting), equipa (team).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-15

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