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

In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as investors see hope for diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Also: The United States will suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade benefits under the AGOA program.

Hoy: El petróleo cae ante el diálogo sobre Irán · Estados Unidos suspende ventajas comerciales.

Today’s Spanish focus: si los países cumplen esos requisitos, whether the countries meet those = whether the countries meet those requirements. Vocabulary: arancel (tariff), barrera (barrier), inversión (investment).

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

In this episode: The UN warns that hostilities could increase in Western Sahara after its 35-year peacekeeping mission ends. Also: A national poll gives Democrats a 52%-45% lead over Republicans before the US midterm elections, while Trump's disapproval reaches 60%.

Hoy: La ONU termina su misión en el Sáhara Occidental · Los demócratas aventajan a los republicanos.

Today’s Spanish focus: pedir que + subjuntivo = to ask that + subjunctive. Vocabulary: la moderación (moderation), la tensión (tension), la estabilidad (stability).

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

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

In this episode: Río Negro wins 15 gold medals at the Araucanía Games in southern Chile and remains the tournament's most successful province. Also: Zaña prepares for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit, highlighting the town's connection to Santo Toribio and its Afro-Peruvian heritage.

Today’s Spanish focus: aunque = although / even though. Vocabulary: el empate (the tie / draw), el podio (the podium), el relevo (the relay race).

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

In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, but deliveries could take several years and European and Canadian allies will fund the $2.1 billion purchase. Also: The G20 cancels its traditional group photo after European officials refuse to stand alongside Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, exposing deep divisions over Ukraine, Iran.

Hoy: Estados Unidos aprueba 500 misiles Patriot · Europa rechaza una foto con Lavrov.

Today’s Spanish focus: ha dicho que = has said that. Vocabulary: el estrecho (the strait), el comercio (trade), la navegación (navigation).

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

In this episode: The US economy grows faster than expected, while inflation rises and consumer confidence weakens. Also: A letter from JD Vance offers Iran a possible path back to diplomacy, linked to nuclear commitments, sanctions relief, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Hoy: La economía crece y la inflación aumenta · Una carta busca retomar la diplomacia.

Today’s Spanish focus: hasta que = until. Vocabulary: El plazo (time period or deadline), La garantía (guarantee), El levantamiento (lifting or removal).

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

In this episode: A federal judge rejects the US Justice Department's request to separate 20,000 California ballots, though the case may be appealed. Also: Microsoft reports more than $36.6 billion in quarterly profit while offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 workers and investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

Hoy: Un juez rechaza separar papeletas en California · Microsoft anuncia beneficios y salidas voluntarias.

Today’s Spanish focus: fue presentada = was presented or was filed. Vocabulary: la plantilla (the workforce or staff), los requisitos (the requirements), el apoyo (support).

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

In this episode: Israel's election produces no clear majority, leaving parties to negotiate a new government. Also: The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as annual inflation rises to 3.7% before the midterm elections.

Hoy: Las elecciones de Israel no dan mayoría clara · La Reserva Federal mantiene los tipos sin cambios.

Today’s Spanish focus: podría, could or might = could or might. Vocabulary: la subida (increase or rise), el precio (price), el empleo (employment or jobs).

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

In this episode: A US appeals court rejects the Trump administration's request to set aside about 20,000 California mail-in ballots, allowing the state to continue counting them. Also: The Iran war raises fuel and fertiliser prices across Africa, threatening next year's harvests and food security.

Hoy: Tribunal rechaza apartar papeletas de California · La guerra eleva los costes de los alimentos.

Today’s Spanish focus: afirmó que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: el aumento (the increase), el suministro (the supply), la cosecha (the harvest).

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

In this episode: Donald Trump weighs a deal with Iran against another military operation as threats rise and diplomatic messages continue through intermediaries. Also: The United States reports more than 4,580 measles cases in 2026, with Pennsylvania hit hardest and health officials urging full vaccination.

Hoy: Trump valora un acuerdo con Irán · El brote de sarampión crece en Estados Unidos.

Today’s Spanish focus: sirvió, served; was useful for = served; was useful for. Vocabulary: el brote (outbreak), la dosis (dose), la eficacia (effectiveness).

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

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

In this episode: David Bustamante trains to play El Zorro in a Madrid musical opening in December, practicing songs, lines, movement, and stage fencing. Also: Argentina celebrated Charly García's 75th birthday during the week with concerts, tributes, films, books, and a reissue of his music.

Today’s Spanish focus: mucho más = much more. Vocabulary: el escenario (the stage), la espada (the sword), la lucha (the fight or combat).

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

In this episode: The U.S. Justice Department sues Alaska election officials over certifying the Senate results if Republican Senator Daniel S. Sullivan loses, citing possible voter confusion with. Also: Two serious PHP vulnerabilities, hidden for more than a decade, trigger a global cyber-security alert as website owners are urged to check their systems and install updates.

Hoy: Demanda por la elección al Senado en Alaska · Alerta mundial por vulnerabilidades graves en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: antes de que, before = before. Vocabulary: la actualización (update), el riesgo (risk), la rapidez (speed).

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

In this episode: US markets fall as Iran tensions and doubts about AI investment push Brent crude to $113 a barrel. Also: The US Supreme Court says student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November elections.

Hoy: Caen los mercados por la tensión con Irán · El Supremo prohíbe usar identificaciones estudiantiles.

Today’s Spanish focus: no podrán utilizarse = will not be able to be used. Vocabulary: la papeleta (ballot), la guía (guide), la identidad (identity).

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

In this episode: A missile attack on Kyiv injures six people as Russia signals it may resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. Also: Governments temporarily take official websites offline after two serious security vulnerabilities are discovered in PHP, which powers about 70% of websites.

Hoy: Seis heridos en un ataque contra Kyiv · Graves fallos de seguridad en PHP.

Today’s Spanish focus: no se conocen, are not known = are not known. Vocabulary: la contraseña (password), el fallo (fault or flaw), la cuenta (account).

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

In this episode: Ukraine says intelligence sharing with the US now works after talks in Oslo, while Russia faces pressure to respond as drone attacks continue. Also: The Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5% as investors reassessed AI companies' potential returns, although the long-term transformation may continue.

Hoy: Zelenski: el intercambio de inteligencia funciona · Dudas sobre el valor de las empresas de IA.

Today’s Spanish focus: fue = was. Vocabulary: La caída (the fall or drop), La pérdida (the loss), El rendimiento (the return or performance).

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

In this episode: The US bans DeepSeek from most civilian government systems amid security concerns and technology rivalry with China. Also: France imposes overnight curfews and other restrictions after riots and looting, with more than 2,500 arrests and about 1,000 injured police officers.

Hoy: Estados Unidos prohíbe DeepSeek en agencias civiles · Francia impone toques de queda tras disturbios.

Today’s Spanish focus: dijo que = said that. Vocabulary: El saqueo (looting), La detención (arrest or detention), El daño (damage).

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

In this episode: Trump suspends several Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going, while Zelensky calls support for Putin a historic mistake. Also: The World Food Programme warns that nearly 1.4 million people in Gaza face acute food insecurity as fragile aid efforts confront insecurity and funding shortages.

Hoy: Trump suspende sanciones contra Rusia · La inseguridad alimentaria en Gaza.

Today’s Spanish focus: ya no, no longer = no longer. Vocabulary: La hambruna (famine), El refugio (shelter), El recipiente (container).

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

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

In this episode: This week, Mexico City began its Cempasúchil flower festival on Paseo de la Reforma for the Day of the Dead celebrations. Also: Lima's European Film Festival will show 39 free films at 23 venues, with 95 screenings from October 20 to 29.

Today’s Spanish focus: comprarlas = to buy them. Vocabulary: la sede (venue), el aforo (maximum capacity), la función (film screening).

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

In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major oil refinery near Moscow as both sides continue attacks on energy targets. Also: Technology stocks fall on Wall Street as investors worry about the debt needed to build AI data centers.

Hoy: Ucrania ataca una refinería cerca de Moscú · Caen las acciones tecnológicas en Wall Street.

Today’s Spanish focus: podría = could; might. Vocabulary: la deuda (debt), los ingresos (income; revenue), el préstamo (loan).

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

In this episode: Five ballistic missiles hit Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16. The Houthis and the Yemeni government gave different accounts of the target. Also: The Trump administration sued California over a list of roughly 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters. California questioned the list and the 48-hour deadline to review it.

Hoy: Cinco misiles alcanzan el palacio presidencial · Demanda contra California por registros de votantes.

Today’s Spanish focus: puede, can; may; be able to = can; may; be able to. Vocabulary: el plazo (the deadline; the time limit), la ciudadanía (citizenship), el voto (the vote).

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

In this episode: U.S. inflation reaches 3.7% before the November midterm elections, as energy costs push up prices and wages lag behind. Also: Ukraine questions whether the U.S. withheld early warnings before Russian missile and drone attacks that killed six people and left about 600,000 without power.

Hoy: La inflación sube al 3,7% en Estados Unidos · Ucrania cuestiona los avisos tempranos de Estados Unidos.

Today’s Spanish focus: el = the. Vocabulary: aviso (warning), lanzamiento (launch), oleada (wave).

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