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In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as investors see possible diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade benefits, affecting $1.7 billion in South African exports.

Hoy: El precio del petróleo baja por Irán · Sudáfrica pierde ventajas comerciales.

Today’s Spanish focus: llamarse = to be called. Vocabulary: el arancel (tariff or import tax), el requisito (requirement), el obstáculo (obstacle).

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In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years, raising concerns about security and renewed conflict. Also: A national poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead over Republicans for control of Congress, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.

Hoy: Termina la misión de paz en el Sáhara Occidental · Los demócratas tienen ventaja antes de las elecciones.

Today’s Spanish focus: había decidido = had decided. Vocabulary: la misión (mission), el mandato (mandate or official authorization), el territorio (territory).

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

In this episode: Río Negro won 15 gold medals at the Araucanía Games in southern Chile during the past week. Also: Zaña prepared for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to honor Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo.

Today’s Spanish focus: lo = him or it. Vocabulary: la gira (tour), la parada (stop), el cierre (closing or final part).

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In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries may take several years. Also: Disappointing tech earnings drive US markets down, with nearly $1 trillion lost from the Nasdaq in one week.

Hoy: Estados Unidos aprueba la venta de misiles Patriot · Las acciones tecnológicas hacen caer los mercados.

Today’s Spanish focus: defenderse = to defend oneself. Vocabulary: La venta (the sale), Los fondos (the funds), La entrega (the delivery).

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In this episode: The US sends Iran a letter to restart diplomacy, offering sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear commitments and a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Also: The US economy grew 3.4% in the third quarter, driven by consumer spending and AI investment, while inflation and unequal household finances remain concerns.

Hoy: Estados Unidos propone reiniciar la diplomacia con Irán · La economía de Estados Unidos crece un 3,4%.

Today’s Spanish focus: la, the = direct object pronoun referring to a feminine noun. Vocabulary: el gasto (spending or expenditure), el ahorro (savings), el salario (salary or wage).

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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%–4% despite inflation reaching 3.7% in September. Also: Donald Trump plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from low-production wells.

Hoy: La Reserva Federal mantiene los tipos · Trump quiere cambiar las normas del metano.

Today’s Spanish focus: los, them = them. Vocabulary: la fuga (leak), el pozo (well), la atmósfera (atmosphere).

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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, drawing doubts from state officials. Also: A new Lancet Countdown report says climate-linked health harms are accelerating, with nearly three million deaths linked to climate change from 2016 to 2023.

Hoy: Washington recibe una petición sobre 400 papeletas · Casi tres millones de muertes por el cambio climático.

Today’s Spanish focus: le, to him, to her, or to you = indirect object pronoun meaning to him, to her, or to you. Vocabulary: el daño (harm or damage), el calor (heat), la pérdida (loss).

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

Hoy: La guerra amenaza los alimentos en África · Las inversiones de Trump suben un 43 por ciento.

Today’s Spanish focus: más... que = more... than. Vocabulary: el fertilizante (fertilizer), la cosecha (harvest), la agricultura (agriculture).

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In this episode: Trump weighs reaching an agreement with Iran against a new military action, while both sides exchange threats and diplomatic messages. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Trump administration's voting lawsuit against California over a list of about 20,000 possible noncitizen voters, but makes no decision.

Hoy: Trump estudia un acuerdo o una acción militar · Un tribunal escucha la demanda sobre el voto.

Today’s Spanish focus: terminó, to finish, ended = to finish, ended. Vocabulary: la lista (the list), la papeleta (the ballot), el juez (the judge).

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

In this episode: This week in Madrid, David Bustamante prepares to play Zorro in a musical, training in singing, acting, fitness, and stage fencing. Also: Argentina celebrated Charly García's 75th birthday on Friday with concerts, tributes, films, books, and a reissue of his music.

Today’s Spanish focus: lo = him or it. Vocabulary: la máscara (mask), la espada (sword), la pelea (fight).

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In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise. The U.S. and Israel prepare plans for a possible attack, while Iran says it is ready for. Also: Two serious PHP security flaws trigger a global alert. PHP powers about 70% of websites, and governments urge site owners to check affected pages and install updates.

Hoy: Más tensión militar con Irán · Graves fallos de seguridad en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: funciona = works or functions. Vocabulary: el fallo (technical flaw or problem), el servidor (server), la página (web page).

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In this episode: The US Supreme Court blocks student IDs for voting in New Hampshire's November midterm elections. Also: Oil prices reach a five-month high as attacks in Saudi Arabia and damage to ships near the Strait of Hormuz threaten global supply.

Hoy: La Corte Suprema impide votar con identificaciones de estudiantes · El petróleo alcanza su nivel más alto en cinco meses.

Today’s Spanish focus: hubo = there was or there were. Vocabulary: El suministro (supply), El estrecho (strait), El oleoducto (oil pipeline).

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In this episode: Russia says it is ready to resume Ukraine peace talks, but a missile attack on Kyiv injures six people. Also: Two serious PHP security flaws lead governments in several countries to temporarily shut down websites and install security updates.

Hoy: Seis heridos en ataque con misiles · Dos fallos graves en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: alcanzaron, reached or hit = reached or hit. Vocabulary: la contraseña (password), la actualización (update), la advertencia (warning).

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In this episode: The European Union puts security first in a new Arctic strategy, with maritime monitoring, icebreakers, and concern about Russia. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates before the November midterm elections.

Hoy: La Unión Europea presenta una estrategia para el Ártico · Trump promete más de 400 millones de dólares.

Today’s Spanish focus: presentó = presented. Vocabulary: el barco (boat or ship), la flota (fleet), la pesca (fishing).

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In this episode: Netanyahu says he and Trump still have a job to finish in Iran, as Russia seeks stronger cooperation with Tehran and a seven-day ceasefire proposal remains on the table. Also: El Niño is changing weather worldwide, bringing droughts, floods, heatwaves, severe wildfires in Indonesia, and stronger hurricane activity in the eastern Pacific.

Hoy: Netanyahu y Trump tienen una tarea en Irán · El Niño cambia el tiempo en todo el mundo.

Today’s Spanish focus: se han quemado = have been burned. Vocabulary: La sequía (drought), El incendio (fire), El humo (smoke).

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In this episode: Trump pauses several sanctions against Russia for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going, while Ukraine calls for stronger pressure. Also: A US poll shows Democrats leading Republicans in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating reaches a record low.

Hoy: Trump pausa las sanciones contra Rusia · Los demócratas avanzan en la encuesta.

Today’s Spanish focus: no quiere terminar = does not want to end. Vocabulary: la sanción (sanction), el acuerdo (agreement), la negociación (negotiation).

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In this episode: The IMF says the global economy has resisted recent shocks, but costly energy support and public finances are putting that resilience under strain. Also: No Kings rallies across the United States encourage people to make plans to vote early in the midterm elections.

Hoy: La economía mundial resiste, pero está bajo presión · Actos No Kings promueven el voto anticipado.

Today’s Spanish focus: lo = it, him, or the direct object. Vocabulary: la papeleta (ballot), el voto (vote), el votante (voter).

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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery in Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Russia's president says it will respond with twice the force. Also: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest recorded level, but the result may depend on the presidential runoff.

Hoy: Ataque ucraniano a una refinería rusa · La deforestación baja en la Amazonia.

Today’s Spanish focus: qué = what / which. Vocabulary: el bosque (forest), la selva (jungle or rainforest), la pérdida (loss).

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In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The prime minister and other ministers were unharmed, while the Houthis and. Also: The US government sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. California officials disputed the information and method, as the case moved to a federal.

Hoy: Cinco misiles alcanzan un palacio en Yemen · Estados Unidos demanda a California por una lista electoral.

Today’s Spanish focus: estar = to be (located or situated). Vocabulary: el palacio (palace), el lugar (place), la sede (headquarters).

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In this episode: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices squeeze families, businesses, farms, and transport. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.

Hoy: Suben los precios de la gasolina · Ocho estados demandan a OpenAI.

Today’s Spanish focus: menos que, less than = less than. Vocabulary: la vivienda (housing), la ropa (clothing), el supermercado (supermarket).

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