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In this episode: The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft and launched a missile threatening ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Russian attacks killed at least 38 civilians in Ukraine, including people at an aid centre, hospice and hospital; more than 50 people may remain trapped under rubble.

Heute: Die USA griffen Ziele auf Qeshm an · Russische Angriffe töteten viele Menschen.

Today’s German focus: schoss, to shoot; fired = to shoot; fired. Vocabulary: die Insel (island), die Meerenge (strait), der Schiffsverkehr (shipping traffic).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as traders hope for new talks with Iran and fewer attacks. Also: China plans a crewed Moon landing before 2030, using two rockets that meet in lunar orbit.

Heute: Ölpreise fallen stark durch neue Gespräche · China plant Landung mit Menschen auf dem Mond.

Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel „die = the definite article die. Vocabulary: die Rakete (rocket), die Landefähre (lunar lander), die Bahn (orbit).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising concerns about more fighting. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a major hack.

Heute: Die UN-Mission endet nach 35 Jahren · Binance ersetzt viele gestohlene Werte.

Today’s German focus: endete = ended. Vocabulary: die Waffenruhe (ceasefire), das Gebiet (area or region), der Streit (conflict or dispute).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: A Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart is diverted to Schaffhausen after a 13-minute delay, protecting Switzerland's tightly timed rail schedule. Also: Award-winning chef Kim de Dood will leave Luxembourg's Michelin-starred Le Lys, with Milan Brée taking over as head chef in January 2027.

Today’s German focus: arbeitete = worked. Vocabulary: Die Eröffnung (the opening), Der Abschied (the departure), Der Aufbau (the building or development).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as Qatari mediators push for a peace deal. Iran says six commercial ships hit sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US says the sea. Also: Canada and the European Union announce the Alliance for the Future. Other countries can join, and Canada will contribute to a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine.

Heute: Sechs Handelsschiffe laufen auf Seeminen · Kanada und die EU stellen Allianz vor.

Today’s German focus: planen = to plan. Vocabulary: Die Allianz (the alliance), Der Markt (the market), Die Möglichkeit (the possibility or opportunity).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out about $500 billion in market value as investors worry about AI spending and weak advertising revenue. Also: A California federal judge rejects a request to separate around 20,000 mail-in ballots linked by the administration to alleged noncitizens.

Heute: Alphabet verliert rund 500 Milliarden Dollar · Richter lehnt getrennte Briefwahlzettel ab.

Today’s German focus: entschied = decided. Vocabulary: der Briefwahlzettel (mail-in ballot), die Stimme (vote), die Staatsbürgerschaft (citizenship).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to end the war, and Iran continues reviewing it while keeping talks with mediators open. Also: The US plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from low-producing oil wells.

Heute: Iran prüft neuen Vorschlag aus Katar · USA wollen Methan-Regeln lockern.

Today’s German focus: prüfen, to check or review = to check or review. Vocabulary: der Vermittler (mediator), der Vorschlag (proposal), die Entscheidung (decision).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation reaches 3.7%. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, the United Nations says.

Heute: Die US-Notenbank lässt den Zinssatz gleich · Treibhausgase erreichen neue Rekorde.

Today’s German focus: lag = was at or lay. Vocabulary: Die Atmosphäre (the atmosphere), Das Klima (the climate), Die Erwärmung (warming).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through new stock offerings to fund its artificial intelligence expansion.

Heute: Gericht weist Antrag zu Wahlzetteln ab · Meta plant neue Aktien für KI.

Today’s German focus: kam = came. Vocabulary: Aktie (share or stock), Geld (money), Käufer (buyer).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against renewed attacks, while indirect talks continue. Also: Measles cases in the US have more than doubled since last year, with Pennsylvania especially affected.

Heute: Trump denkt über zwei Wege nach · Viele Masernfälle in den USA.

Today’s German focus: schützt = protects. Vocabulary: die Impfung (vaccination), der Bezirk (district), die Dosis (dose).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: A first poll from the past week shows strong support for a Swiss initiative to limit the sale and use of loud fireworks before the 29 November vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrates its 100th anniversary, taking visitors from Hirschwang to the mountain plateau in eight minutes.

Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Fahrt (journey or ride), der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A diesel tanker leaves Russia for New York, carrying the first shipment since a new Trump-Putin agreement. Also: The United States sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as possible fighting with Iran could resume.

Heute: Erste Diesel-Lieferung seit neuer Vereinbarung · Ein dritter US-Flugzeugträger fährt in den Nahen Osten.

Today’s German focus: kein Angriff = no attack. Vocabulary: Die Lieferung (the delivery), Der Hafen (the port), Das Ziel (the destination).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP lead many website operators to make safety updates and temporarily shut down websites, while 32 UK government services become unavailable. Also: A global study says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing completely by 2075 as seas get warmer.

Heute: Schwere Sicherheitslücken bei PHP · Korallenriffe bis 2075 stark bedroht.

Today’s German focus: machen = to make or do. Vocabulary: der Lebensraum (habitat), die Küste (coast), die Welle (wave).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle for peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over misleading Facebook users about their personal data.

Heute: Raketen treffen Kyjiw trotz neuer Friedensgespräche · Gericht ordnet hohe Zahlung von Meta an.

Today’s German focus: will = wants to. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), die Jury (jury), das Urteil (verdict).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine and the US discuss intelligence sharing and peace proposals in Oslo after deadly Russian drone attacks. Also: The EU puts Arctic security first in a new strategy as pressure from Russia grows, while also planning a maritime security hub and more icebreakers.

Heute: Neue Gespräche über die Ukraine in Oslo · Die EU hat einen neuen Plan für die Arktis.

Today’s German focus: fahren = to drive, travel, or go. Vocabulary: das Meer (the sea), das Schiff (the ship), der Eisbrecher (the icebreaker).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran offers a seven-day ceasefire and Israel says the war with Iran is not finished. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from many civilian government agencies, while defense agencies are excluded.

Heute: Iran bietet eine kurze Waffenruhe an · Die USA verbieten DeepSeek in Behörden.

Today’s German focus: gilt = is valid or applies. Vocabulary: die Behörde (government agency), das Ministerium (ministry), der Befehl (official order).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump pauses several sanctions on Russia for 60 days to keep peace talks with Ukraine going, while Ukraine criticizes the move. Also: A US poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 44% among likely House voters, while Trump's approval reaches a record low.

Heute: Trump setzt Sanktionen gegen Russland aus · Demokraten liegen in Umfrage vorn.

Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Wähler (voter), der Vorsprung (lead).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

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

In this episode: In southern Germany, children keep the old autumn tradition of carving illuminated turnip ghosts alive. Also: In Vienna's Neubau district, dog owners are asked to carry water and rinse urine from trees to protect them.

Today’s German focus: leuchten = to shine or glow. Vocabulary: die Rübe (turnip), das Gesicht (face), das Messer (knife).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Ukraine attacks a major oil refinery near Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election runoff that could decide whether the progress continues.

Heute: Die Ukraine greift eine Ölraffinerie an · Weniger Abholzung im Amazonas.

Today’s German focus: führte ... durch = carried out. Vocabulary: der Wald (forest), die Abholzung (deforestation), die Regierung (government).

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Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court to block certain mail-in ballots. Also: Tech stocks fall sharply across global markets as higher US inflation raises fears of higher interest rates and worries about AI companies' debt.

Heute: US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien · Tech-Aktien fallen stark.

Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Der Kredit (loan), Die Schulden (debt), Die Kosten (costs).

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