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

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

Oggi: Gli Stati Uniti colpiscono l'isola di Qeshm · Attacchi russi uccidono civili in Ucraina.

Today’s Italian focus: può aumentare = can increase. Vocabulary: le macerie (the rubble), il tetto (the roof), le vittime (the victims).

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

In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as investors hope for new talks between Iran and the United States, while risks remain. Also: China presents a plan to send astronauts to the Moon before 2030 using two separate rockets.

Oggi: Il prezzo del petrolio scende molto · La Cina presenta il piano per la Luna.

Today’s Italian focus: qual è = what is. Vocabulary: il razzo (rocket), la navicella (spacecraft), il veicolo (vehicle).

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

In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising fears of new fighting. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the losses after a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency hack.

Oggi: Finisce la missione ONU nel Sahara Occidentale · Binance copre le perdite dopo l'attacco.

Today’s Italian focus: ha bloccato = has blocked. Vocabulary: Il mandato (mandate), Il veto (veto), Il Consiglio (council).

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

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

In this episode: Archaeologists found a woman's cabinet in Pompeii, with everyday objects, work tools, coins, and protective amulets from before Mount Vesuvius erupted. Also: On Saturday, Visconti Castle in Locarno hosted a family Halloween event with potions, witches, frightening stories, and local history for children.

Today’s Italian focus: c'è / ci sono = there is / there are. Vocabulary: strega (witch), prigione (prison), racconto (story).

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

In this episode: Trump says the Iran war will end soon as Qatar mediates for a peace deal, while Iran reports commercial ships hitting sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Canada and the EU announce the Alliance for the Future, open to like-minded countries, with closer cooperation on trade, travel, education, and support for Ukraine.

Oggi: Trump dice: la guerra finirà presto · Canada e UE creano una nuova alleanza.

Today’s Italian focus: volere + infinito = to want to + infinitive. Vocabulary: l'alleanza (alliance), il membro (member), il commercio (trade).

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

In this episode: The US economy grows faster than expected, but inflation rises to 3.6%. Also: The US Justice Department subpoenas California election officials over voter-roll investigations.

Oggi: L’economia americana cresce più del previsto · Indagine sulle liste elettorali in California.

Today’s Italian focus: riguarda, to concern or be about = to concern or be about. Vocabulary: l'indagine (investigation), il giudice (judge), la testimonianza (testimony).

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

In this episode: Qatari mediators present Iran with a new proposal to end the war, while Iran continues reviewing proposals and gives diplomacy another chance. Also: Donald Trump wants to remove some methane rules for oil and gas companies, while the EPA plans less strict rules for some low-producing wells.

Oggi: L'Iran dà ancora una possibilità alla diplomazia · Trump vuole eliminare regole sul metano.

Today’s Italian focus: non ha dato = did not give. Vocabulary: il pozzo (well), la perdita (leak), la regola (rule).

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

In this episode: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation reaches 3.7%, close to midterm elections. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, with carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide all rising.

Oggi: La Federal Reserve aspetta sui tassi · I gas serra raggiungono nuovi record.

Today’s Italian focus: potere + infinito = to be able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: l'atmosfera (the atmosphere), il calore (the heat), il livello (the level).

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

In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US government's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through two stock offerings to fund its AI investments and data centers.

Oggi: La corte respinge la richiesta sulle schede · Meta vuole raccogliere 95 miliardi.

Today’s Italian focus: danno = they give. Vocabulary: l'azione (share of a company), il diritto (right), il controllo (control).

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

In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against ordering a new military action, while diplomatic messages continue. Also: The US reports more than 4,580 measles cases, with Pennsylvania the hardest-hit state.

Today’s Italian focus: chiedono = they ask. Vocabulary: La malattia (the illness or disease), La dose (the dose), La vaccinazione (vaccination).

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

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

In this episode: Four pastry chefs from Ticino will represent Switzerland at the Panettone World Championship in Milan. Also: FC Lugano came from behind to beat Getafe 5–2 in Spain, earning a second consecutive European victory.

Today’s Italian focus: Chi, who = who. Vocabulary: La partita (the match or game), Il gol (the goal), La vittoria (the victory).

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

In this episode: A Russian tanker carrying 298,000 barrels of diesel is heading to New York, the first shipment after an agreement between Trump and Putin. Also: The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel prepare for possible new fighting in Iran.

Oggi: Una nave russa porta diesel a New York · Una terza portaerei va in Medio Oriente.

Today’s Italian focus: partire = to leave or depart. Vocabulary: il barile (barrel), il carico (cargo or shipment), il porto (port).

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

In this episode: PHP security problems leave many websites vulnerable, prompting organisations and the UK government to take services offline for updates. Also: A global assessment says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing by 2075.

Oggi: Gravi problemi di sicurezza per i siti · Le barriere coralline rischiano di sparire.

Today’s Italian focus: proteggono = they protect. Vocabulary: il caldo (heat), la costa (coast), la tempesta (storm).

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

In this episode: Six people are injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia says it is ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury finds the company misled Facebook users about their personal data.

Oggi: Missili colpiscono Kyiv: sei feriti · Meta deve pagare una multa enorme.

Today’s Italian focus: non sono pubbliche = are not public. Vocabulary: la multa (fine), la giuria (jury), il giudice (judge).

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

In this episode: At talks in Oslo, Zelensky says US intelligence sharing now works, while Russia must respond to peace proposals. Also: The EU's new Arctic strategy puts security first, with a maritime security hub, more icebreakers, and action against Russian pressure.

Oggi: Lo scambio di informazioni ora funziona · La sicurezza prima di tutto nell'Artico.

Today’s Italian focus: Vuole creare = wants to create. Vocabulary: Il mare (the sea), La nave (the ship), Il ghiaccio (the ice).

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

In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as the Iran war continues. Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish, while Iran proposes seven days without fighting and attacks on. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from many civilian government offices and orders related technology removed. The notice does not explain the security problems, while defense offices are.

Oggi: La guerra in Iran continua · Gli Stati Uniti vietano DeepSeek.

Today’s Italian focus: vietano = they ban or prohibit. Vocabulary: l'ufficio (office), la regola (rule), l'avviso (notice).

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

In this episode: Trump pauses Russia sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table. Also: A poll shows Democrats leading Republicans as Trump's approval reaches a record low.

Oggi: Trump mette in pausa le sanzioni · I democratici sono avanti nel sondaggio.

Today’s Italian focus: ha bloccato = blocked. Vocabulary: la sanzione (sanction), la pausa (pause), l'effetto (effect).

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

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

In this episode: During the past week, farmer Claudio Delia brought his donkey Susy to a fuel-price protest near Foggia, where farmers, olive growers and truck drivers said diesel costs too much. Also: This week, a report from Italian-speaking Switzerland visited two groups practising medieval combat: historical fencing and group fighting in armour, with equipment weighing about.

Today’s Italian focus: praticano = they practise. Vocabulary: l'elmo (helmet), l'armatura (armour), la spada (sword).

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

In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls to its lowest level since records began, but an election could change the results.

Oggi: Attacco a una raffineria russa · Meno deforestazione nell'Amazzonia brasiliana.

Today’s Italian focus: può mantenere o cambiare = can maintain or change. Vocabulary: la foresta (forest), il taglio (cutting), la savana (savanna).

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

In this episode: The Trump administration sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters, asking a court not to count their mail-in ballots. Also: AI-linked technology shares fall sharply across Asia and the United States as higher inflation raises fears of further interest-rate increases.

Oggi: Causa sul voto in California · Calo delle azioni tecnologiche.

Today’s Italian focus: parla = speaks or talks. Vocabulary: la lista (the list), il voto (the vote), il tribunale (the court).

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