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

In this episode: A federal judge rejects the Justice Department's request to separate and stop processing thousands of California ballots. Also: Microsoft reports more than $36.6 billion in quarterly profit after offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 workers.

Hoje: Juiz rejeita pedido sobre boletins da Califórnia · Microsoft tem lucros elevados após saídas voluntárias.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quando = when. Vocabulary: A nuvem (the cloud), O chip (the chip), A infraestrutura (the infrastructure).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-29

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

In this episode: Israel's election projections show two main blocs tied at 51 seats, leaving Arab-led parties potentially decisive in government negotiations. Also: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged as annual inflation rises from 3.4% to 3.7%, shortly before the midterm elections.

Hoje: Eleições em Israel deixam parlamento dividido · Reserva Federal mantém taxas apesar da inflação.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que = said that. Vocabulary: A maioria (majority), A oposição (opposition), O cargo (official position or office).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-28

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

In this episode: A US appeals court rejects the Trump administration's attempt to stop California from counting about 20,000 mail-in ballots linked to alleged non-citizens. Also: The Iran war is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening next year's harvests and food security.

Hoje: Tribunal rejeita pedido sobre votos na Califórnia · Guerra aumenta custos dos alimentos em África.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: poderia = could. Vocabulary: a colheita (harvest), o fertilizante (fertiliser), a disponibilidade (availability).

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

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

In this episode: Donald Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against possible military action as tensions rise and diplomacy continues through intermediaries. Also: The United States is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases rising sharply, especially in Pennsylvania.

Hoje: Trump pondera acordo ou ação militar com o Irão · Aumento de casos de sarampo nos Estados Unidos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foram administradas, were administered = were administered. Vocabulary: O surto (outbreak), A dose (dose), A eficácia (effectiveness).

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

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

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

In this episode: This week, Estudiantes eliminated Flamengo on penalties and will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. Also: Data published this week show that Portugal has gained up to 40 more hot nights over the past 20 years, especially in the south.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ganhou = won or gained. Vocabulary: O apuramento (qualification or passage to the next stage), O desempate (tie-break), A penalidade (penalty).

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

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

In this episode: The US Justice Department seeks to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Dan Sullivan loses and vote confusion may have changed the result. Also: Two serious PHP vulnerabilities trigger a global cyber-security alert, putting about 70% of websites on watch.

Hoje: Ação judicial sobre a eleição no Alasca · Falhas graves de segurança em PHP.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode = can or may. Vocabulary: O boletim (ballot paper), O voto (vote), A queixa (formal complaint).

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

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

In this episode: US markets fall as Iran conflict fears and high AI spending weigh on investors, while Brent crude rises nearly 4% to $113 a barrel. Also: The US Supreme Court rules that New Hampshire voters cannot use student IDs in the November 3 midterm election.

Hoje: Mercados caem e petróleo Brent chega aos 113 dólares · Cartões de estudante não podem ser usados para votar.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi = was. Vocabulary: O cartão (card), O documento (document), A prova (evidence or proof).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-23

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

In this episode: Six people were injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine and the US discussed possible new peace talks. Also: Governments temporarily took websites offline after two serious security vulnerabilities were found in PHP, which powers about 70% of websites.

Hoje: Ataque com mísseis fere seis pessoas em Kyiv · Falhas graves encontradas na linguagem PHP.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que = said that. Vocabulary: falha (flaw or problem), servidor (server), palavra-passe (password).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-22

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

In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks is now working after talks in Oslo, while Russia has yet to respond to peace proposals. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors reassessed AI companies' potential profits, although technology stocks quickly recovered.

Hoje: Zelensky diz que a partilha de informações funciona · Investidores reavaliam o valor das empresas de inteligência artificial.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: a negação com não = negation with não. Vocabulary: a bolsa (stock exchange), o lucro (profit), o 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-b1-2026-10-21

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

In this episode: The US bans DeepSeek AI in civilian government agencies amid tensions with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews after riots and looting across the country.

Hoje: EUA proíbem a DeepSeek no governo · Toques de recolher depois de motins em França.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: entrou em vigor = came into effect. Vocabulary: a violência (violence), a circulação (movement or circulation), o ajuntamento (gathering).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-20

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