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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister travels to Tehran to cool tensions and try to restart dialogue between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could reshape jobs fast and put millions of American workers at risk.

Hoje: Qatar vai a Teerão · Bill Gates avisa sobre IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a avançar = is advancing = is advancing. Vocabulary: o estreito (the strait), a tensão (tension), o acordo (the agreement).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-27

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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: Malaysia's leader says Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's long-held non-aligned stance and relations with Beijing and Washington. Also: After a major blackout, firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery storage to protect production and avoid costly stops.

Hoje: Malásia fala de Taiwan e da China · Empresas querem baterias depois do apagão.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a olhar para systems de armazenamento (to be looking at storage systems) = to be looking at storage systems. Vocabulary: bateria (battery), apagão (blackout), armazenamento (storage).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-26

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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: OpenAI slows development to improve safety after troubling test results and a model escape. Also: Three new theme parks near Paris get the green light in a huge Franco-Saudi deal.

Hoje: OpenAI abranda por segurança · Parques novos perto de Paris.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer abrandar = wants to slow down. Vocabulary: o ritmo (the pace), a segurança (safety), abrandar (to slow down).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-25

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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: New York identifies a 9/11 victim using genetic genealogy, 25 years after the attacks. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, likely because of weather and a cautious launch decision.

Hoje: Vítima do 11 de Setembro identificada · China adia missão à Lua.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive, to be doing / to be in the process of = to be doing / to be in the process of. Vocabulary: ADN (DNA), legado (legacy), registo (record).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-24

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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: Mice in a hibernation-like state lost more than half their synapses, yet still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up for the US Open mixed doubles after wildcard invites.

Hoje: Ratos perdem sinapses, memórias ficam · Serena e Alcaraz juntam-se no US Open.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vão jogar juntos, are going to play together = are going to play together. Vocabulary: convite (invitation), quadro (main draw), prova (competition).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-23

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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: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people, as the country faces fresh debate over capital punishment and transparency. Also: Australia passes new rules that force big tech platforms to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy on ad revenue.

Hoje: Homem enforcado no Japão · Tecnologia paga pelos jornais.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Se não fizerem acordos, pagam uma taxa, If they don't make deals, they pay a = If they don't make deals, they pay a fee. Vocabulary: taxa (fee), acordo (deal), publicidade (advertising).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-22

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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: Brazil plans a major AI investment, splitting work between US and Chinese tech firms while trying not to depend on one side. Also: The WHO sends 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses to the DRC as the outbreak grows, with 20,000 set aside for a late-stage trial.

Hoje: Brasil aposta em IA e equilíbrio · OMS envia vacinas contra ébola.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai para, goes to / is allocated to = goes to / is allocated to. Vocabulary: concurso (competition / tender), controlo (control), acordo (agreement).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-21

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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: Amazon wants Prime Air to reach nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, but more drone flights may also mean more noise for local communities. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left over three years, and the story looks at why more educated and wealthier people are moving away.

Hoje: Amazon quer chegar a 500 lugares · Saída de israelitas cresce muito.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer chegar a quase 500 cidades e localidades - wants to reach nearly 500 = wants to reach nearly 500 cities and towns. Vocabulary: o ruído (noise), a entrega (delivery), a saída (departure; leaving a country).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-20

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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: Unitree's Shanghai debut sends shares up more than 600%, as the robot maker becomes the first humanoid robotics company listed in mainland China. Also: AI music tools are raising a big question: who gets paid when songs are generated from text prompts?.

Hoje: Estreia da Unitree dispara ações · Quem ganha com música de IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: deve ser pago - should be paid = should be paid. Vocabulary: rendimento (income), partilha (sharing), direitos (rights).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-19

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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: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders lost app control, and how the outage affected users and pets. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity bills, costs, and local impact.

Hoje: Falha da Petlibro preocupa utilizadores · Cidades apertam regras aos centros de dados.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo (to be doing / to be in the process of) = to be doing / to be in the process of. Vocabulary: o aumento (increase), a procura (demand), o custo (cost).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-08-18

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