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In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years. Also: Disappointing earnings and doubts about AI spending push US technology stocks down, wiping nearly $1 trillion from the Nasdaq in one week.

Heute: USA genehmigen 500 Patriot-Raketen · Fast eine Billion Dollar an der Nasdaq verloren.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: Die Ausgabe (expense or expenditure), Die Investition (investment), Der Gewinn (profit).

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In this episode: A letter from the US could enable new talks with Iran, offering diplomacy, sanctions relief, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate, but inflation and high energy costs continue to pressure many households.

Heute: Brief aus den USA für neue Gespräche · US-Wirtschaft wächst trotz hoher Inflation.

Today’s German focus: das Plusquamperfekt = the past perfect. Vocabulary: der Haushalt (household), der Lohn (wage), das Budget (budget).

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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation. Also: The US government plans to loosen methane-leak rules for oil and gas companies.

Heute: Die Fed lässt den Leitzins unverändert · Regeln gegen Methan-Lecks werden gelockert.

Today’s German focus: sie = them. Vocabulary: das Leck (leak), die Förderung (production), die Emission (emission).

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In this episode: The US Justice Department asks Washington officials to set aside more than 400 ballots it says may belong to noncitizens, sparking concerns about election trust. Also: A Lancet report calls climate change a global health emergency, linking nearly three million deaths from 2016 to 2023 to climate change.

Heute: Mehr als 400 Wahlzettel beiseitelegen · Klimawandel ist ein globaler Gesundheitsnotfall.

Today’s German focus: höher als = higher than. Vocabulary: die Hitze (heat), der Todesfall (death), die Folge (consequence).

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In this episode: The war against Iran is raising fuel and fertiliser costs in Africa, threatening food security and future harvests. Also: A congressional report says Donald Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the war, while he bought and sold millions in related stocks.

Heute: Höhere Kosten bedrohen Afrikas Ernährung · Trumps Öl- und Gasaktien steigen.

Today’s German focus: sich verdoppeln = to double. Vocabulary: Dünger (fertiliser), Ernte (harvest), Landwirtschaft (agriculture).

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In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against new military action, while diplomacy remains possible. Also: A US appeals court hears the Justice Department's lawsuit over California voter lists and alleged noncitizen voters.

Heute: Trump entscheidet zwischen Vereinbarung und Angriff · Streit über Wählerlisten in Kalifornien.

Today’s German focus: hatte aufgenommen = had resumed. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Stimmzettel (ballot), der Landkreis (county).

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

In this episode: A Swiss poll this week showed strong support for an initiative to restrict the sale and use of loud fireworks before the November 29 vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrated its 100th anniversary this week, carrying visitors from Hirschwang to the Rax plateau in eight minutes.

Today’s German focus: waren = were. Vocabulary: der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley), der Nebel (fog).

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In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as plans for a possible attack on Iran emerge. Also: Serious PHP security flaws trigger a global warning, while authorities urge website owners to check systems and install updates.

Heute: Dritter Flugzeugträger im Nahen Osten · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in PHP.

Today’s German focus: half = helped. Vocabulary: die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability), die Webseite (website), das Update (update).

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In this episode: The US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November election. Also: Attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents near the Strait of Hormuz push Brent oil up 3% to $112 a barrel.

Heute: Studentenausweise gelten nicht bei der Wahl · Angriffe treiben den Ölpreis auf 112 Dollar.

Today’s German focus: stieg = rose; went up. Vocabulary: die Versorgung (the supply), der Transport (the transport), die Pipeline (the pipeline).

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In this episode: A missile attack injures six people in Kyiv as Russia signals it may resume peace talks. Also: Authorities in several countries take websites offline after two serious security flaws are found in PHP.

Heute: Raketenangriff auf Kyjiw und neue Friedensgespräche · Schwere Sicherheitslücken in der Programmiersprache PHP.

Today’s German focus: kein und keinen zur Verneinung von Nomen = no or not any for negating nouns. Vocabulary: der Angriff (the attack), die Waffenruhe (the ceasefire), der Stillstand (the standstill).

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In this episode: The European Union puts security first in a new Arctic strategy and plans a maritime security centre. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to support Republican candidates in the US midterm elections.

Heute: EU setzt Sicherheit in der Arktis an erste Stelle · Trump plant mehr als 400 Millionen Dollar.

Today’s German focus: werden = will / to become. Vocabulary: Das Zentrum (the centre), Die Bedrohung (the threat), Die Sicherheit (security).

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In this episode: The Iran war continues as Russia criticizes the attacks, Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire, and ten commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil remains above. Also: El Niño is strengthening and bringing extreme weather worldwide, including Indonesia's worst wildfire season since 2015 and powerful hurricanes in the eastern Pacific.

Heute: Ölpreis bleibt über 105 Dollar · El Niño bringt extremes Wetter.

Today’s German focus: wärmer und schwächer = warmer and weaker. Vocabulary: der Rauch (smoke), der Husten (cough), die Lungenentzündung (pneumonia).

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In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Ukraine criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's dissatisfaction reaches a new high.

Heute: Trump pausiert Sanktionen gegen Russland · Demokraten liegen vor Republikanern.

Today’s German focus: hatte beschlossen = had decided. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Vorsprung (lead), die Stimmung (mood or general opinion).

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

In this episode: In southern Germany, children carve large turnips into glowing ghost figures, an old autumn tradition that is seeing a small revival. Also: A Vienna district asks dog owners to carry tap water and rinse places where their dogs urinate, helping protect trees and soil.

Today’s German focus: können = can; to be able to. Vocabulary: die Rinde (bark), der Stamm (trunk), der Boden (ground or soil).

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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery in Ryazan, southeast of Moscow, as Russia continues attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, but an election could change that progress.

Heute: Ukraine greift Ölraffinerie in Rjasan an · Abholzung im Amazonasgebiet sinkt stark.

Today’s German focus: Das Perfekt mit haben = the present perfect with haben. Vocabulary: die Abholzung (deforestation), der Rückgang (decline), der Wald (forest).

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In this episode: Five ballistic missiles struck Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, while the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The US Justice Department sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asked a court to block their mail-in ballots.

Heute: Fünf Raketen treffen den Präsidentenpalast · US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien.

Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel die im Nominativ, the definite article die in the = the definite article die in the nominative case. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), die Wahlbehörde (election authority), das Wahlrecht (right to vote).

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In this episode: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices become more expensive before the midterm elections. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.

Heute: Benzin wird in den USA teurer · Acht Bundesstaaten klagen gegen OpenAI.

Today’s German focus: Welche Vorwürfe nennen die Kläger? = What accusations do the plaintiffs name?. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Vorwurf (accusation), das Gericht (court).

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In this episode: The Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US helps Saudi Arabia, after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least 20 people. Also: Some countries want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries call for a faster publication.

Heute: Die Huthi drohen mit einer schmerzhaften Antwort · Streit über den nächsten Klimabericht.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), der Einfluss (influence), die Veröffentlichung (publication).

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In this episode: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 per year from December. Also: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires.

Heute: EU begrenzt Hybridauto-Importe aus China · Cyberangriff stört Kühlanlagen in Supermärkten.

Today’s German focus: keine ... mehr = no longer / not anymore. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), der Kühlschrank (refrigerator), die Temperatur (temperature).

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In this episode: Iran calls the US response to its peace terms inadequate, while a second attack on Riyadh airport kills one person and injures 11. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and urges advanced AI companies to improve safety as experts warn that hostile states could steal powerful models.

Heute: Iran nennt US-Antwort unzureichend · Großbritannien stärkt Cyberabwehr.

Today’s German focus: berichteten = reported. Vocabulary: der Diebstahl (theft), die Verschlüsselung (encryption), die Überwachung (monitoring).

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

In this episode: Winterthur is testing a plan to leave autumn leaves in a park, helping the soil and wildlife. Also: Germany could make driving licences several hundred euros cheaper by reducing special driving lessons, theory questions and bureaucracy.

Today’s German focus: sich zersetzen = to decompose. Vocabulary: der Boden (soil or ground), die Nährstoffe (nutrients), die Struktur (structure).

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In this episode: A Nikon microscopy video competition gets a new winner after the previous winner is disqualified over alleged AI use. Also: Shein's UK revenue rises 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking British rival Asos as scrutiny grows over duty-free small parcels.

Heute: Neuer Sieger beim Nikon-Wettbewerb · Sheins Umsatz in Großbritannien steigt.

Today’s German focus: Das Plusquamperfekt = the pluperfect. Vocabulary: Der Wettbewerb (the competition), Der Beitrag (the entry or submission), Der Ausschluss (the disqualification or exclusion).

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In this episode: Amazon has built its 1,000th satellite and plans to start its commercial space internet service soon. Also: A UK study finds that Brexit, COVID-19 lockdowns, the Ukraine war and Liz Truss's mini-budget had lasting effects on mental health.

Heute: Amazon baut den tausendsten Satelliten · Krisen belasten die psychische Gesundheit.

Today’s German focus: den = the (accusative masculine article). Vocabulary: die Umlaufbahn (orbit), die Rakete (rocket), der Hersteller (manufacturer).

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In this episode: Mistral releases Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open model designed to compete with leading models from the US and China. Also: A study finds that Zavodovski Island lost more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins between 2011 and 2025.

Heute: Mistral veröffentlicht Le Chonk · Starker Rückgang bei Zügelpinguinen.

Today’s German focus: zahlreicher als = more numerous than. Vocabulary: der Rückgang (the decline), die Ursache (the cause), die Nahrungskette (the food chain).

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In this episode: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Also: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect it from AI deepfakes.

Heute: Francis Halzen gewinnt den Nobelpreis · Meloni will ihre Stimme schützen.

Today’s German focus: merken ... nichts = to notice nothing. Vocabulary: die Stimme (voice), die Aufnahme (recording), der Schutz (protection).

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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly wins Brazil's first presidential election round, sending him and Lula da Silva to a runoff on 25 October.

Heute: Norwegen plant Verbot für KI-Brillen · Brasilien wählt in einer zweiten Runde.

Today’s German focus: hat ... gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Kandidat (candidate), die Wahlrunde (election round), der Wähler (voter).

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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A huge AI datacentre planned near Dalby divides Queensland residents over jobs, power use, and risk.

Heute: Evans gewinnt den Rallye-Weltmeistertitel · Riesiges Rechenzentrum in Queensland geplant.

Today’s German focus: hatte = had. Vocabulary: Das Gelände (the site or area of land), Die Kühlung (the cooling), Die Unterschrift (the signature).

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In this episode: South Korean golfer Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold and earns an exemption from military service. Also: Polymarket users place $77,507 in bets on whether major banks, including HSBC and Lloyds, will fail by year-end.

Heute: Tom Kim gewinnt Gold bei den Asienspielen · Wetten auf den Zusammenbruch großer Banken.

Today’s German focus: unter Druck setzen = to put under pressure. Vocabulary: die Sorge (concern), der Druck (pressure), die Abhebung (withdrawal).

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In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's popular Qwen AI model censors topics about China and may spread the Chinese government's viewpoint. Also: The G7 plans to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease supply pressure and lower prices.

Heute: Qwen zensiert bestimmte Themen · G7 gibt Öl und Diesel frei.

Today’s German focus: wollte = wanted. Vocabulary: die Reserve (reserve), der Preis (price), die Versorgung (supply).

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In this episode: Google sends a refrigerator-sized satellite with four AI chips into space as a test for possible solar-powered data centers. Also: A new AI called Ataraxos beats top Stratego player Pim Niemeijer, using a second neural network to guess hidden piece ranks.

Heute: Google testet Chips im All · KI gewinnt gegen den Stratego-Spieler.

Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: der Rang (rank), die Flagge (flag), die Aufstellung (setup or arrangement).

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In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining eloralintide with tirzepatide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is reviewing a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI influenced the image.

Heute: Lilly testet eine neue Medikamenten-Kombination · Nikon prüft einen umstrittenen Siegerbeitrag.

Today’s German focus: sich bewegen = to move. Vocabulary: das Wasserzeichen (watermark), das Merkmal (feature or characteristic), die Unterlagen (documents).

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In this episode: Eli Lilly reports greater weight loss from combining tirzepatide with eloralintide, but more patients stopped treatment because of side effects. Also: Nikon is re-evaluating a microscopy contest winner after scientists questioned whether AI was used in the video.

Heute: Lilly kombiniert zwei Medikamente · Nikon prüft ein Gewinner-Video.

Today’s German focus: verloren = lost. Vocabulary: die Dosis (dose), der Gewichtsverlust (weight loss), die Nebenwirkung (side effect).

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In this episode: Origin Genomics tests gene-editing technology on human embryos to prevent inherited diseases, but legal and safety concerns remain. Also: After large protests in Spain, an 87-year-old Madrid tenant can return home with her old rent for eight years.

Heute: Gen-Technik für gesunde Babys · Proteste helfen älterer Mieterin.

Today’s German focus: werden = to become; used to form the future. Vocabulary: die Miete (rent), der Protest (protest), die Wohnung (apartment or home).

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In this episode: Nvidia introduces OpenShell, a security platform designed to keep AI agents under control. Also: California bans the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to reduce plastic pollution.

Heute: Nvidia stellt OpenShell vor · Kalifornien verbietet Einweg-Vapes.

Today’s German focus: müssen, must or have to = must or have to. Vocabulary: der Abfall (waste), wegwerfen (to throw away), verkaufen (to sell).

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In this episode: Spain wins 17 world and European football titles in five years across men's, women's and youth teams. Also: Swiss voters reject a stricter interpretation of neutrality by more than 70%, while the debate over sanctions and international rules continues.

Heute: Spanien gewinnt 17 Fußballtitel · Schweizer lehnen strengere Neutralität ab.

Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won. Vocabulary: der Sieg (victory), das Gold (gold), die Meisterschaft (championship).

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In this episode: Wakefield shock Wigan 33-6 and reach their first Super League Grand Final. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and adds new safety rules for teenagers.

Heute: Wakefield erreicht das große Finale · TikTok zahlt Alabama 100 Millionen Dollar.

Today’s German focus: hatte ... gewonnen = had won. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Inhalt (content), die Pause (break).

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

In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that artificial intelligence and powerful machines could weaken humanity, and calls for education and rules. Also: New Munich research finds no clear evidence that young college graduates are losing jobs or that companies are widely hiring fewer graduates because of AI.

Heute: Papst Leo warnt vor dem Paradies der Maschinen · Keine klaren Beweise für Jobverluste bei Absolventen.

Today’s German focus: dürfen, to be allowed to; may = to be allowed to; may. Vocabulary: die Würde (dignity), die Aufgabe (task), entlassen (to dismiss; to fire).

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In this episode: China delays its Chang'e 7 mission as NASA worries about access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time, helped by stronger sales and growing interest in hybrid cars.

Heute: China verschiebt die Mondmission · Hyundai könnte Ford überholen.

Today’s German focus: die Siedlung = the settlement. Vocabulary: der Krater (the crater), das Eis (the ice), die Siedlung (the settlement).

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In this episode: Trump gives Xi Jinping an unusually lavish welcome at a US military base, while trade tensions and other big issues remain on the table. Also: Ofcom investigates Pornhub's new age checks, asking whether they are strong enough to stop children from reaching adult content.

Heute: Trump empfängt Xi am Rollfeld · Ofcom prüft neue Alterskontrollen.

Today’s German focus: müssen mehr investieren, must invest more = must invest more. Vocabulary: das Rollfeld (runway apron), die Basis (base), der Streitpunkt (point of dispute).

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In this episode: Aurora is pushing more driverless trucks onto Texas highways and aiming for profitability by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse app is topping the App Store as shoppers use AI to compare deals and save time.

Heute: Aurora will bis 2028 Gewinn · Meta-App Muse liegt ganz oben.

Today’s German focus: ein wichtiger Teil der Entwicklung - a significant part of the development = a significant part of the development. Vocabulary: der Mangel (shortage), die Lücke (gap), der Schutz (protection).

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In this episode: More than 20 countries back a statement saying AI must stay under human control, with risks and safeguards at the center. Also: A cut fiber cable in New Jersey disrupts flights in Newark, Philadelphia, and the New York area, causing cancellations, delays, and diversions.

Heute: KI soll unter Kontrolle bleiben · Glasfaserkabel stört viele Flüge.

Today’s German focus: wurde ein Glasfaserkabel durchtrennt = a fiber-optic cable was cut. Vocabulary: die Leitung (the connection), das Kabel (the cable), die Verspätung (the delay).

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In this episode: Australia's life expectancy is set to rise, with more people expected to reach their 90s and the long-term budget feeling the pressure. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more services, extra seats, and a busier start than planned.

Heute: Australien wird älter · Chiltern ist jetzt öffentlich.

Today’s German focus: auf 39,3 Millionen steigen, to rise to 39.3 million = to rise to 39.3 million. Vocabulary: der Zug (train), die Verbindung (service), die Sitzplätze (seats).

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In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but key rights and limits are still unclear. Also: Trump says he will create an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while calling fears about AI a hoax.

Heute: Trump nennt Grönland-Abkommen · Trump plant neue KI-Einheit.

Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = has said. Vocabulary: die Präsenz (presence), der Stützpunkt (base), das Überflugrecht (overflight right).

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In this episode: Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike for On, and On makes its first football deal while Nike shifts its money elsewhere. Also: A U.S. poll shows most Americans want AI to move more slowly, with companies and government sharing responsibility.

Heute: Mbappé wechselt von Nike zu On · Amerikaner wollen KI bremsen.

Today’s German focus: müssen KI weiter entwickeln = must continue developing AI. Vocabulary: die Mehrheit (the majority), die Regierung (the government), bremsen (to slow down).

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In this episode: King Charles warns tech leaders about the risks of AI 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 inside a library book.

Heute: König Charles warnt vor KI-Gefahr · Altes Odyssee-Stück im Buch gefunden.

Today’s German focus: klare Worte finden, to make a clear statement = to make a clear statement. Vocabulary: die Gefahr (danger), das Treffen (meeting), die Handschrift (handwriting).

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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court as new tensions grow.

Heute: US-Notenbank erhöht Zinsen erneut · Syrisches Parlament schafft Gericht ab.

Today’s German focus: die Preise beruhigen (to calm prices) = to calm prices. Vocabulary: die Zinsen (interest rates), einstimmig (unanimously), der Preis (price).

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In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuanian airspace, and officials examine debris while warning the incident could signal wider tension. Also: General Motors rolls out a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks, aiming for simpler controls, smarter screens, and a more smartphone-like feel.

Heute: NATO schießt Drohne ab · GM zeigt neue Auto-Software.

Today’s German focus: Die Teile werden geprüft, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: der Luftraum (airspace), der Sprengstoff (explosive), der Vorfall (incident).

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

In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa was revoked and a travel ban applied. Also: Finland joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe weighs Russian pressure and doubts about US protection.

Heute: Iranischer Atomchef darf nicht nach Wien · Finnland schließt sich Frankreich an.

Today’s German focus: hat zurückgenommen = has revoked. Vocabulary: die Teilnahme (participation), das Visum (visa), die Reise (trip).

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In this episode: A John Deere tractor gets fixed with self-repair software, but many farmers still doubt the system. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with critics praising the emotional comeback show.

Heute: Traktor mit Software repariert · Céline Dion zurück in Paris.

Today’s German focus: Man kann Fragen eingeben, you can enter questions = you can enter questions. Vocabulary: die Meldung (message), die Anleitung (instructions), das Kabel (cable).

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In this episode: The USA edge Spain in Berlin and move into the women's basketball World Cup final against France, keeping a 35-game winning streak alive. Also: UK data suggests AI is changing job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, with coding and software roles falling sharply.

Heute: USA siegen knapp gegen Spanien · KI verändert Jobchancen in Großbritannien.

Today’s German focus: könnte dabei eine Rolle spielen = could play a role. Vocabulary: die Nachfrage (demand), sinken (to fall), der Wandel (change).

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