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

In this episode: Trump suspends several Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going, while Zelensky calls support for Putin a historic mistake. Also: The World Food Programme warns that nearly 1.4 million people in Gaza face acute food insecurity as fragile aid efforts confront insecurity and funding shortages.

Hoy: Trump suspende sanciones contra Rusia · La inseguridad alimentaria en Gaza.

Today’s Spanish focus: ya no, no longer = no longer. Vocabulary: La hambruna (famine), El refugio (shelter), El recipiente (container).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-19

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

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

In this episode: This week, Mexico City began its Cempasúchil flower festival on Paseo de la Reforma for the Day of the Dead celebrations. Also: Lima's European Film Festival will show 39 free films at 23 venues, with 95 screenings from October 20 to 29.

Today’s Spanish focus: comprarlas = to buy them. Vocabulary: la sede (venue), el aforo (maximum capacity), la función (film screening).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-18

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

In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery near Moscow as both sides continue attacks on energy targets. Also: Technology stocks fall on Wall Street as investors worry about the debt needed to build AI data centers.

Hoy: Ucrania ataca una refinería cerca de Moscú · Caen las acciones tecnológicas en Wall Street.

Today’s Spanish focus: podría = could; might. Vocabulary: la deuda (debt), los ingresos (income; revenue), el préstamo (loan).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-17

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

In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The Houthis and the Yemeni government gave different accounts of the target. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of roughly 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. California questioned the list and the 48-hour deadline to review it.

Hoy: Cinco misiles alcanzan el palacio presidencial · Demanda contra California por registros de votantes.

Today’s Spanish focus: puede, can; may; be able to = can; may; be able to. Vocabulary: el plazo (the deadline; the time limit), la ciudadanía (citizenship), el voto (the vote).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-16

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

In this episode: U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% before the November midterm elections, as energy costs push up prices and wages lag behind. Also: Ukraine questions whether the U.S. withheld early warnings before Russian missile and drone attacks that killed six people and left about 600,000 without power.

Hoy: La inflación sube al 3,7% en Estados Unidos · Ucrania cuestiona los avisos tempranos de Estados Unidos.

Today’s Spanish focus: el = the. Vocabulary: aviso (warning), lanzamiento (launch), oleada (wave).

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

In this episode: Russian ballistic missiles hit a key power plant and an apartment building in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 13. Also: Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, and China push to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029.

Hoy: Ataque ruso contra una central de Kyiv · Presión para retrasar el informe climático.

Today’s Spanish focus: el pluscuamperfecto = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: la cumbre (summit), el retraso (delay), la presión (pressure).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-14

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

In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles aimed at Riyadh and that the airport will remain closed after deadly attacks. Also: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid-vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year, while vehicles made inside the EU are excluded.

Hoy: Nuevos ataques contra Riad · Límite europeo a vehículos chinos.

Today’s Spanish focus: han atacado = have attacked. Vocabulary: la cuota (quota), el arancel (tariff), la aduana (customs).

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

In this episode: Sailors are offered up to five times their regular salary to cross the dangerous Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on vessels continue. Also: At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, die after a boat carrying 305 people capsizes off Djibouti; about 82 are rescued.

Hoy: Marineros reciben cinco veces su salario · Naufragio mortal frente a Yibuti.

Today’s Spanish focus: ocurrió = happened or occurred. Vocabulary: la pobreza (poverty), la inseguridad (insecurity), el peligro (danger).

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

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

In this episode: This week, Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina before an emotional farewell in Buenos Aires. Also: This week, we explored how Amazon's MEX6 distribution center reflects the growth of online shopping and delivery in Mexico.

Today’s Spanish focus: Dijo que había sido un orgullo defender esa camiseta durante más de 20 años = He said that defending that shirt for more than 20 years had been an honor. Vocabulary: El almacén (warehouse), El pasillo (aisle), La ubicación (location).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/spanish-b1-2026-10-11

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

In this episode: Scientists identify a giant waterlily hidden in Colombia's flooded jungle, but the critically endangered species needs urgent protection. Also: NASA seeks companies to develop private space stations that could replace the International Space Station from 2030.

Hoy: Nuevo nenúfar gigante en la selva colombiana · NASA busca estaciones espaciales privadas.

Today’s Spanish focus: querer + infinitivo = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la selva (jungle or rainforest), el hallazgo (discovery or important finding), la hoja (leaf).

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