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

In this episode: A new British housing programme could lower the deposit for first-time buyers to 2.5%, but homes may remain expensive. Also: South Korea summons Ukraine's acting ambassador after Kyiv publicly reveals the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.

Heute: Neues Wohnprogramm senkt die Anzahlung · Südkorea bestellt ukrainischen Geschäftsträger ein.

Today’s German focus: hatten ... gefangen genommen = had captured. Vocabulary: der Zuschuss (subsidy or grant), die Anzahlung (deposit or down payment), abwägen (to weigh or compare options and consequences).

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

In this episode: The United States completes a comeback to win its 11th successive Presidents Cup. Also: An avalanche hits a Himalayan base camp; two bodies are found and around a dozen people remain missing.

Heute: USA gewinnt den Presidents Cup zum elften Mal · Zwei Leichen nach Lawine im Himalaya gefunden.

Today’s German focus: werden fortgesetzt = will be continued. Vocabulary: der Rückstand (deficit or being behind), der Sieg (victory), knapp (close or by a small difference).

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

In this episode: Tesla launches high-volume production of its electric Semi, but limited charging infrastructure remains a major challenge for long-distance trucking. Also: Brazilian President Lula immediately bans fixed-odds sports betting to protect families from debt, while Parliament must decide whether the measure becomes permanent.

Heute: Teslas Elektro-Lkw braucht mehr Ladeorte · Lula verbietet Sportwetten mit festen Quoten.

Today’s German focus: um Familien vor Schulden zu schützen = to protect families from debt. Vocabulary: die Schulden (debts), das Konto (account), abheben (to withdraw money).

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

In this episode: Ebola spreads to two more health zones in DR Congo, while conflict and population displacement make it harder for health workers to reach communities and trace possible contacts. Also: Hurricane Polo regains Category 5 strength off Mexico, bringing risks of heavy rain, flooding, mudslides, high waves, and dangerous coastal conditions.

Heute: Ebola breitet sich weiter im Kongo aus · Hurrikan Polo erreicht wieder Kategorie fünf.

Today’s German focus: nachvollziehen können = to be able to understand or trace. Vocabulary: die Flucht (flight or escape), die Behandlung (medical treatment), erreichen (to reach).

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

In this episode: Lowe's tests drone deliveries of more than 100 home-improvement products in North Carolina. Also: The US Senate rejects an Iran war powers resolution in a 49–50 vote despite growing criticism.

Heute: Lowe testet Drohnenlieferungen in North Carolina · Senat lehnt Antrag zum Iran-Krieg ab.

Today’s German focus: Wenn der Versuch erfolgreich ist, If the trial is successful = if the trial is successful. Vocabulary: die Lieferung (delivery), unterbrechen (to interrupt or stop temporarily), abwägen (to weigh or carefully compare).

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

In this episode: Ukraine may sign a new drone defense deal with the US, with Ukrainian technology set to be tested and produced in America. Also: A former NASA chief warns that China wants to dominate space, pointing to the 2023 spy balloon episode as a warning sign.

Heute: Ukraine plant neues Drohnen-Abkommen · NASA-Chef warnt vor Chinas Mondplänen.

Today’s German focus: dass = that. Vocabulary: das Abkommen (agreement), die Abwehr (defense), der Ballon (balloon).

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

In this episode: A Mississippi family keeps pushing for answers after a grand jury found no charges in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota workers are training humanoid robots, while the company says the machines are meant to work with humans, not replace them.

Heute: Familie kämpft weiter um Gerechtigkeit · Toyota trainiert humanoide Roboter.

Today’s German focus: setzt auf (relies on / is betting on) = relies on. Vocabulary: Roboter (robots), ersetzen (to replace), unterwegs (on the way / while out).

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

In this episode: Nissan may add a third shift in Tennessee as it launches the new Rogue hybrid, which could mean more U.S. jobs. Also: Australia and more than 20 countries back human control over AI, while also addressing online violence and protection.

Heute: Nissan will mehr in den USA bauen · Australien fordert Kontrolle über KI.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: importieren (to import), Kapazität (capacity), Schicht (shift).

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

In this episode: Canadian dairy farmers are hit by a 50% US tariff, and milk sales into the United States stall. Also: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang pushes back against extreme AI extinction warnings and calls them doomsday narratives.

Heute: Zölle treffen Kanadas Milchbauern · Nvidias Chef weist KI-Angst zurück.

Today’s German focus: kann nicht mehr melken = cannot milk anymore. Vocabulary: Rohmilch (raw milk), Verarbeiter (processors), wegzuschütten (to throw away).

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

In this episode: Protesters form a human chain at the Kennedy Center as Trump threatens to take it over and demolish it. Also: Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are blocked from the White House after Trump announces a ban.

Heute: Menschenkette am Kennedy Center · Reporter vom Weißen Haus ausgesperrt.

Today’s German focus: sich versammeln, to gather / come together = to gather / come together. Vocabulary: die Menschenkette (human chain), sich versammeln (to gather / come together), die Führung (leadership).

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

In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m in London in a custom speed suit, then gets a Tiffany crown after the race. Also: The FAA plans an AI tool to help air traffic controllers manage congestion around Washington before a wider rollout.

Heute: Hodgkinson gewinnt im Speed-Anzug · FAA plant KI für den Flugverkehr.

Today’s German focus: große Folgen haben können, can have big consequences = can have big consequences. Vocabulary: der Anzug (the suit), die Krone (the crown), der Sieg (the victory).

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

In this episode: Researchers in Bolivia identify a new wild cat species after more than a century, once kept as a pet and later confirmed through careful comparison and genetic analysis. Also: Asian countries turn to Arctic shipping routes as Middle East chokepoints get riskier, with a South Korean container ship reaching Europe via the Northern Sea Route.

Heute: Neue Wildkatze in Bolivien entdeckt · Asien nutzt neue Arktis-Routen.

Today’s German focus: ist kleiner als = is smaller than = is smaller than. Vocabulary: das Jungtier (young animal), das Erbgut (genetic material), das Schutzzentrum (wildlife sanctuary).

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

In this episode: Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente agrees to stay until 2032, with the 2030 World Cup in view. Also: Fuel prices jump sharply in Syria, and people protest as roads get blocked.

Heute: De la Fuente bleibt bis 2032 · Sprit wird in Syrien teurer.

Today’s German focus: stark angehoben = raised sharply. Vocabulary: teurer (more expensive), blockieren (to block), stark (strongly).

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

In this episode: The war with Iran has already cost the US at least $38 billion, and the report warns of more inflation, higher household costs, and empty weapons stocks. Also: In Algeria, rights groups are pushing the government to drop new death penalty plans after deadly wildfires and fears of political pressure.

Heute: Iran-Krieg kostet Milliarden · Algerien streitet über Todesstrafe.

Today’s German focus: hat genutzt, has used = has used. Vocabulary: die Strafe (punishment), die Brände (fires), die Forderung (demand).

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

In this episode: Panama plans another cut in canal traffic as drought worsens, forcing fewer daily ship transits and raising costs for global trade. Also: China pushes back against claims of 'malicious competition' over AI, after US warnings and calls to slow development.

Heute: Panama-Kanal soll weniger Schiffe lassen · China wehrt sich gegen KI-Vorwurf.

Today’s German focus: wird wieder langsamer, becomes slower again = becomes slower again. Vocabulary: der Verkehr (traffic), die Dürre (drought), der Wasserstand (water level).

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

In this episode: A commercial ship is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, while Houthi control expands over a key shipping lane. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi to talk about a new world order, but their divisions remain clear.

Heute: Schiff im Golf von Hormus getroffen · Brics zeigt Streit in Delhi.

Today’s German focus: wurde verletzt, was hurt = was hurt. Vocabulary: das Schiff (ship), die Meerenge (strait), der Einfluss (influence).

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

In this episode: Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome in Delhi as China and India show cautious signs of thawing relations at the Brics summit. Also: Saudi Arabia shuts a key oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq hit the route, raising pressure on energy shipping.

Heute: Xi Jinping in Delhi empfangen · Saudi-Arabien schließt Ölpipeline.

Today’s German focus: ist in Indien mit rotem Teppich empfangen worden = was welcomed with a red carpet in India. Vocabulary: der Teppich (carpet), die Erklärung (statement), die Rivalen (rivals).

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

In this episode: A US lawyer filed false witnesses in a murder appeal and was fined after blaming ChatGPT. Also: New Zealand and South Africa play in Baltimore as rugby builds toward the 2031 World Cup in the US.

Heute: Anwalt wegen ChatGPT-Falschaussagen bestraft · Springboks gegen All Blacks in Baltimore.

Today’s German focus: weitergegeben werden = to be passed on. Vocabulary: Zeugenaussage (witness testimony), Missachtung (contempt), Kontrolle (checking).

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

In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher warns that advanced AI could one day become dangerous, control parts of the physical world, and be misused for destructive ends. Also: UN peacekeepers take NPR behind Israeli lines in southern Lebanon, where roads, villages, and front lines show the damage after the ceasefire.

Heute: KI könnte gefährlich werden · Seltene Einblicke im Libanon.

Today’s German focus: sagt = he/she/it says. Vocabulary: die Gefahr (danger), die Entwicklung (development), sicher (safe).

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

In this episode: A UN vote backs better world maps, but navigation apps likely stay with Mercator. Also: A study finds babies born to mothers with anaemia may have smaller brains.

Heute: UN will bessere Weltkarten · Babys haben kleinere Gehirne.

Today’s German focus: ist nicht bindend = is not binding. Vocabulary: der Mangel (shortage; lack), die Müdigkeit (fatigue; tiredness), der Schwindel (dizziness).

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

In this episode: The US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, targeting airlines and firms that support them. Also: New York releases long-held 9/11 air-quality records showing what city leaders may have known.

Heute: USA verschärfen Sanktionen gegen Irans Luftfahrt · New York gibt 9/11-Akten frei.

Today’s German focus: hat angekündigt = has announced. Vocabulary: der Vergleich (settlement), die Klage (lawsuit), veröffentlichen (to publish).

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In this episode: Arm's boss says AI could one day help cure cancer, but chip shortages are slowing its growth and data centres. Also: Burundians in Nairobi rush for documents and bus tickets as Kenya sets a deadline for unregistered small traders.

Heute: KI und Krebs: Chips fehlen · Burundier eilen vor der Frist.

Today’s German focus: wenn sie keine nötigen Papiere haben = if they do not have the necessary papers. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), das Gepäck (luggage), die Schlangen (queues).

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In this episode: Muslim pitmasters are serving halal brisket, turkey, and lamb at a packed Texas barbecue spot, showing how a classic food tradition is changing. Also: New EU entry rules could bring back airport queues as biometric border checks become stricter, though some places are still delaying them.

Heute: Halal-Barbecue verändert Texas · Neue EU-Grenzkontrollen kommen.

Today’s German focus: aufschieben, to postpone = to postpone. Vocabulary: Halal (permitted under Islamic rules), Brisket (a cut of beef, often slow-cooked), Schlange (queue).

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

In this episode: Jaguar Land Rover is under pressure after profits fell and thousands of jobs could be cut over the next two years. Also: An Argentine judge orders a Nazi-looted painting to be returned to the heir of its original owner.

Heute: Jaguar Land Rover plant Stellenabbau · Nazi-Bild soll zurückgegeben werden.

Today’s German focus: zurückgeben = to return. Vocabulary: das Gemälde (painting), der Anspruch (claim), die Erbin (heiress).

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

In this episode: US officials question Iran's claim that a strike hit a wedding party, while both sides trade new accusations and warnings. Also: Bond markets are shaky as US yields rise, public debt worries grow, and higher oil prices add pressure.

Heute: USA zweifeln an Hochzeitsangriff · Unruhe an den Bondmärkten.

Today’s German focus: hat gesagt = has said. Vocabulary: Rendite (yield), Anleihe (bond), Schulden (debts).

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In this episode: ChargePoint's stock jumps more than 70% after stronger-than-expected results, and the CEO says the momentum is just starting. Also: This year's Ig Nobel Prizes move to Zurich, with quirky research, short speeches, and a playful awards show.

Heute: ChargePoint Aktie springt stark nach oben · Ig-Nobelpreise feiern schräge Forschung.

Today’s German focus: es ging um, it was about = it was about. Vocabulary: der Kurs (share price), der Verlust (loss), der Umsatz (revenue).

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In this episode: GE Appliances uses AI cameras and sensors to catch factory mistakes fast. Also: The U.S. tries to get more countries behind economic pressure on Iran.

Heute: KI prüft Fehler in Fabrik · USA wollen mehr Druck auf Iran.

Today’s German focus: je ... desto ..., the more ... the more = the more ... the more. Vocabulary: Ausschuss (scrap; rejected material or goods), beheben (to fix; to resolve), die Dichtung (seal; gasket).

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In this episode: Andrew Bailey warns G20 ministers that AI could trigger a global economic downturn and cyber risks for financial systems. Also: Lionel Messi ends his international career after more than 20 years with Argentina.

Heute: Bailey warnt vor KI-Abschwung · Messi beendet seine Nationalmannschaft.

Today’s German focus: sagen, dass - to say that = to say that. Vocabulary: der Abschwung (economic downturn), die Korrektur (market correction), die Sicherheitslücke (security vulnerability).

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In this episode: Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal, after saying he never meant to end his Villa story this way. Also: Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile is charged with treason amid rising political tension.

Heute: Watkins geht zu Al-Hilal · Mundubile wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.

Today’s German focus: mit + Dativ, with = with. Vocabulary: der Wechsel (the move or transfer), der Vertrag (the contract), das Tor (the goal).

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In this episode: Turkish and Somali forces free a hijacked cargo ship off Somalia after a ten-day operation, and authorities say 14 pirates died. Also: Addisu Gobena wins the Sydney Marathon in a record time, while Peres Jepchirchir takes the women's title.

Heute: Piraten sterben bei Schiffsrettung · Gobena gewinnt Sydney mit Rekord.

Today’s German focus: sich lösen, to break away = to break away. Vocabulary: der Vorsprung (lead), das Ziel (finish line), die Strecke (course).

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In this episode: Trump says the US and Venezuela have reached a huge oil deal that could give Washington majority control of more than 65 billion barrels and help lower gas prices. Also: A Venezuelan father living in Texas is deported by ICE to Liberia, leaving him nearly 6,000 miles from his wife and baby son.

Heute: Trump verkündet großen Öl-Deal mit Venezuela · Venezolaner aus Texas nach Liberia abgeschoben.

Today’s German focus: haben einen Deal erreicht = to have reached a deal. Vocabulary: die Mehrheit (the majority), der Meilenstein (milestone), die Vereinbarung (agreement).

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In this episode: More than 100 leaders warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks could surge in the coming months, and that hospitals, tech firms, and banks need stronger defenses fast. Also: Thieves steal most of the Treasure of Villena in a super-fast museum raid, leaving authorities devastated after only four minutes.

Heute: KI-Warnung vor Cyberangriffen · Schneller Raub im Museum von Villena.

Today’s German focus: ging an = went off. Vocabulary: der Schatz (treasure), der Armreifen (bracelet), die Schale (bowl).

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In this episode: Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is gaining traction, with CVS and Walgreens each reporting around 100,000 filled prescriptions. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib, a new daily pill for pancreatic cancer that nearly doubled average survival in a 500-patient trial.

Heute: Medicare-Programm für Übergewicht läuft gut an · Neue Pille hilft bei Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs.

Today’s German focus: dürfen = to be allowed to. Vocabulary: das Rezept (prescription), die Nachfrage (demand), die Nebenwirkung (side effect).

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

In this episode: Drugstores say Medicare's $50 obesity pill program is taking off, with CVS and Walgreens already filling around 100,000 prescriptions each. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib, a daily pill that nearly doubled average survival for pancreatic cancer patients in trials.

Heute: Medicare-Programm für Abnehm-Medikamente wächst schnell · Neue Pille gegen Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs zugelassen.

Today’s German focus: hat zugelassen = approved. Vocabulary: das Überleben (survival), die Nebenwirkung (side effect), zulassen (to approve).

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In this episode: United Airlines is expanding internationally with new routes to less obvious destinations, betting that travelers want fresh places and more flexible trip options. Also: At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots raced fast, beat records, crashed into barriers, and even caught fire, showing both progress and limits.

Heute: United bietet neue Flugziele an · Roboter rennen, stürzen und brennen.

Today’s German focus: will ... anbieten = will offer. Vocabulary: das Ziel (destination), die Strecke (route), anbieten (to offer).

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

In this episode: The US removes Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, and President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls it a historic step after years of war. Also: China's robot boom is spreading from factories into training schools, where students are learning to build and program machines for future jobs.

Heute: USA streicht Syrien von Terrorliste · Chinas Roboter wachsen in Fabriken.

Today’s German focus: wird helfen, will help = will help. Vocabulary: Fabrik (factory), Aufgabe (task), Arbeitsmarkt (job market).

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

In this episode: A planned data centre near Lake Naivasha raises fears about water pressure in an already stressed region. Also: Ebola cases rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as deaths mount and global action is urged.

Heute: Rechenzentrum sorgt für Wassersorgen · Ebola breitet sich im Kongo weiter aus.

Today’s German focus: wir können helfen = we can help. Vocabulary: das Wasser (water), der See (lake), knapp (scarce).

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

In this episode: Coca-Cola is testing new machines and drink ideas so restaurants can offer more customizable drinks, including dirty sodas and colorful refreshers. Also: A social robotics expert explains why humanoid robots are getting more capable, more human-like, and harder to ignore.

Heute: Coca-Cola testet neue Getränke · Humanoide Roboter werden immer besser.

Today’s German focus: können mehr Auswahl bringen (to be able to bring more choice) = to be able to bring more choice. Vocabulary: der Automat (vending machine), die Zentrale (headquarters), der Umsatz (revenue).

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

In this episode: Waymo raises lobbying spending as it fights Uber over robotaxi rules and the future of driverless taxi services. Also: The Panama Canal will let fewer ships through because El Niño has reduced rainfall and strained water supplies.

Heute: Waymo gibt mehr Geld für Lobbyarbeit aus · Panamakanal lässt weniger Schiffe durch.

Today’s German focus: sparen, to save = to save. Vocabulary: der Regen (rain), die Maßnahme (measure), sparen (to save).

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

In this episode: RoboStore changes course after a US ban and plans to make robots in New York. Also: A Washington blind test asks who makes the best jollof rice.

Heute: RoboStore baut Roboter in New York · Blindtest für Jollof-Reis.

Today’s German focus: geht es um, to be about = to be about. Vocabulary: das Gericht (dish), der Geschmack (taste), der Sieger (winner).

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

In this episode: NASA and Katalyst end a robotic mission to save the Swift gamma-ray observatory before it falls from orbit. Also: A LinkedIn study finds women are still underrepresented in high-paying AI jobs.

Heute: Swift-Rettung wird gestoppt · Frauen fehlen in KI-Jobs.

Today’s German focus: sich verdoppeln = to double = to double. Vocabulary: die Stellenanzeige (job ad), der Anteil (share), die Führungskraft (executive).

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

In this episode: Researchers found a hidden Copilot parameter that could let a link trigger data theft after a click. Also: At least 30 children may have been conceived with the wrong sperm or egg donors in northern Cyprus.

Heute: Versteckter Copilot-Parameter gefunden · Mindestens 30 Kinder mit falschen Spendern.

Today’s German focus: haben ... ausgewählt = have selected. Vocabulary: Spender (donor), Herkunft (origin), Untersuchung (investigation).

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

In this episode: Cialis is being promoted in wellness circles as a longevity drug, but the evidence is still only a link, not proof, and the episode explains why researchers say the claims are not. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers launch 1872, a factory startup that uses robots and AI to automate steel parts production, while the story also covers the growing need for skilled.

Heute: Cialis als Mittel gegen Langlebigkeit? · Roboterfabrik für Stahlteile startet.

Today’s German focus: brauchen + Infinitiv = need + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Fabrik (factory), die Fachkraft (skilled worker), die Automatisierung (automation).

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

In this episode: A fast-moving fire and a second blaze hit Salamina, forcing evacuations and a major firefighting effort. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sells at auction for a record $40 million, after earlier criticism of its design.

Heute: Zwei Brände auf Salamina · Ferraris E-Auto bringt Rekordpreis.

Today’s German focus: sich ausbreiten (to spread) = to spread. Vocabulary: das Feuer (fire), die Evakuierung (evacuation), sich ausbreiten (to spread).

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

In this episode: Booksellers are seeing strange bulk orders, and many suspect the books are being used to train AI and then destroyed. Also: South Korea's president предлагает talks to officially end the long-frozen war with North Korea.

Heute: Secondhand-Bücher gehen plötzlich weg · Südkorea will den Krieg beenden.

Today’s German focus: hat vorgeschlagen = has proposed. Vocabulary: der Waffenstillstand (armistice), die Grenze (border), die Spannungen (tensions).

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

In this episode: A new White House report says more than 40 countries helped China reroute goods to avoid higher US tariffs, raising a major trade fight before Trump meets Xi. Also: An investigation finds Instagram profiles promoting the Ceuta crossing as easy and safe while also offering paid advice and sharing migrants through private groups.

Heute: China umgeht US-Zölle über Länder · Instagram-Profile locken nach Ceuta.

Today’s German focus: anbieten = to offer. Vocabulary: die Grenze (the border), die Hilfe (help), das Konto (account).

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

In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube drops so low it can no longer cool the reactors, cutting off a major source of electricity. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes during a defense drill, showing how the country prepares for a possible conflict.

Heute: Rumäniens einziges Atomkraftwerk stoppt · Taiwan drosselt mobiles Internet.

Today’s German focus: wurde abgeschaltet = was shut down. Vocabulary: der Wasserstand (water level), abschalten (to shut down), die Kühlung (cooling).

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

In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware lineup, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag, with more focus on AI than big design changes. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue teams still searching and the president declaring a state of disaster.

Heute: Google zeigt neue Hardware für 2026 · Fähre kentert auf dem Lake Kariba.

Today’s German focus: hat erklärt = has declared. Vocabulary: die Fähre (ferry), der Passagier (passenger), der Notstand (state of emergency).

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

In this episode: Researchers measure extreme heat hour by hour and find far more hot hours than daily averages suggest, with summer heat hours rising fast. Also: Google says Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users, but the surge may face questions as the product spreads across more of Google.

Heute: Hitze Stunde für Stunde messen · Gemini erreicht eine Milliarde Nutzer.

Today’s German focus: wird erhöht = is increased. Vocabulary: Hitze (heat), Stunde (hour), Durchschnitt (average).

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

In this episode: Shein's low-price model is under pressure as tariffs, new fees, and higher prices hurt sales and profits in the U.S. and could do the same in Europe. Also: Fire crews and helicopters are battling major wildfires across Indonesia, where dry conditions, strong wind, and El Niño are making the blazes harder to control.

Heute: Shein kämpft mit höheren Preisen · Große Brände in Indonesien.

Today’s German focus: weil die Sicherheit wichtig ist (because safety is important) = because safety is important. Vocabulary: das Feuer (fire), die Trockenheit (dryness), der Wind (wind).

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