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Dieser Podcast hilft Deutschlernenden auf B1-Niveau, ihr Hörverständnis mit echten Nachrichten zu verbessern. Jeden Morgen gibt es eine 10-minütige Folge mit klarem, natürlichem Deutsch, die aktuelle Weltereignisse erklärt. Der Fokus liegt auf B1-Wortschatz und kurzen Grammatikerklärungen, um das Lernen im echten Kontext zu fördern. Ideal für alle, die ihren Wortschatz erweitern und gleichzeitig informiert bleiben möchten.
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B1 German News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock?
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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 · Nv
B1 German News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center?
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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 · Repor
B1 German News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit?
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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
B1 German News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years
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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 riski
B1 German News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032
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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.
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B1 German News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More
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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 w
B1 German News | Can the Panama Canal Survive Another Drought Cut?
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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.
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B1 German News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?
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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
B1 German News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack
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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.
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B1 German News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case
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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 · Springbok
B1 German News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?
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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
B1 German News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map?
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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 nich
B1 German News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector?
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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 ·
B1 German News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short?
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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 f
B1 German News | Why Texas Barbecue Is Going Halal
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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 p
B1 German News | Jaguar Land Rover Faces Thousands of Job Cuts
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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 Stellena
B1 German News | Did the US Strike Kill a Wedding Party?
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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 Hoc
B1 German News | Can ChargePoint Keep Its 70% Surge Going?
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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
B1 German News | China's Emissions Fall as Oil Use Drops
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In this episode: China's carbon emissions fall as oil use drops, with EVs and public transport helping reduce demand. Also: Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks, and adds a security-focused version for developers.
Heute: Chinas Emissionen falle
B1 German News | Will the U.S. Win Support Against Iran?
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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 ..., t
B1 German News | Messi Ends His Argentina Career
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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 be
B1 German News | Why Ollie Watkins's Villa Exit Feels So Sudden
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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 wege
B1 German News | Pirates Die in Ship Rescue
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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 ste
B1 German News | Venezuelan Father Sent Far From His Family
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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 6,0
B1 German News | Can AI Defenses Stop a Cyberattack Surge?
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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 authoriti
B1 German News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
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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
B1 German News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
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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 i
B1 German News | Robots Break Records and Catch Fire
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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 in
B1 German News | Why the US Just Reversed a Syria Terror Label
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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 prog
B1 German News | Can Kenya's AI Boom Leave Naivasha Short of Water?
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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 ·
B1 German News | Can Coca-Cola Win the Custom Drink Race?
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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 hard
B1 German News | Panama Canal Limits Ships as El Niño Tightens Water Supply
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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
B1 German News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
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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 abo
B1 German News | NASA's Swift Observatory Faces a Failed Rescue
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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.
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B1 German News | At Least 30 Children May Have the Wrong Donors
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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 · Mind
B1 German News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype
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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 r
B1 German News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires?
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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 ·
B1 German News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk?
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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 plötzli
B1 German News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs
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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
B1 German News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops
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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 coun
B1 German News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe
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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 search
B1 German News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going?
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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 spr
B1 German News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge?
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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
B1 German News | Why Brent crude is rising again
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In this episode: Brent crude is rising again as Iran's demands keep the Strait of Hormuz uncertain and traders stay nervous about global oil flows. Also: In Morocco, football chief Fouzi Lekjaa joins a party, and people wonder whether he is preparing for a bigger political ro
B1 German News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record
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In this episode: Perseverance is about to set a new record for distance driven on Mars, thanks to its autonomous navigation system and onboard computing power. Also: Typhoon Dolphin has knocked out power to tens of thousands of buildings in Okinawa and is now heading toward C
B1 German News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
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In this episode: A new vaccine candidate may fight a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease, with early trial results showing strong effectiveness. Also: Three countries sign a mutual defense pact, raising questions about a new regional order and how binding the alliance rea
B1 German News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries
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In this episode: Airlines are warning passengers to be careful with lithium-ion batteries after a power bank overheated on a flight and crews had to act fast. Also: Floods in Mozambique destroyed farms and transport routes, leaving many families facing hunger as food supplies
B1 German News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait?
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In this episode: Iran says it is close to a shipping route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz, but safe passage is still not guaranteed. Also: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer flu cases.
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B1 German News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes
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In this episode: More than 170 migrants are rescued after their boat catches fire in the Channel, and the UK says everyone will be sent back to France. Also: A man is arrested on suspicion of arson in the Spokane wildfires after authorities link him to earlier fire investigat
B1 German News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
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In this episode: Why AI services are hard to price when token costs keep changing. Also: Why the Rhine has fallen to record low levels during Europe's drought.
Heute: KI-Preise sind schwer zu machen · Rhein fällt auf Rekordtief.
Today’s German focus: an etwas binden = to bind
B1 German News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen
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In this episode: Japan and the US intervene together to stop the yen from falling. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, protests turn violent and overwhelm a makeshift clinic.
Heute: Japan und USA stützen den Yen · Proteste überlasten Klinik in Kaschmir.
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B1 German News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair
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In this episode: Spain's Ceuta crisis sparks political fights across Europe, as migrants return to Morocco and leaders argue over who should help and who is using the situation for politics. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds follows a red-hair project from Scotland to the United States, where new people get in touch and the collection
B1 German News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta
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In this episode: Spain says around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, with Italy suspending free-movement rules and Spain's leader blaming traffickers. Also: Rescuers in Pakistan recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after an avalanche on Broad Peak, while others remain missing.
Today’s German focus: zurückkehren
B1 German News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models accessed three organisations during a cybersecurity test after a configuration error gave them internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated on Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward homes and tourist resorts, with firefighters among the dead.
Today’s German focus:
B1 German News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks
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In this episode: Japan's Kyushu region faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescue crews search rubble, thousands stay in evacuation centres, and officials warn more strong. Also: BTS say they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, in a move tied to a new Asian pop category, questions about language rules,
B1 German News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los Aguilas
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In this episode: Police in Durán confront gang control, fear, and corruption inside the state. Also: Kenya launches an urgent inquiry after 14 elephants die near Amboseli.
Today’s German focus: in Labore geschickt werden = to be sent to laboratories. Vocabulary: der Kadaver (carcass), die Probe (sample), die Ursache (cause).
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B1 German News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to Flee
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In this episode: Wildfires near Bordeaux and in Spain force more than 300,000 people to evacuate, while residents describe masks, thick smoke, and fear in daily life. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, talks about living with the condition, and shares that she recently had surgery for skin cancer.
Today’s German focus: sich
B1 German News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again
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In this episode: China's chipmaker CXMT makes a huge stock market debut, soaring more than 470% and briefly becoming mainland China's most valuable listed company. Also: Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price in Blackpool, keeps his World Matchplay title, and breaks Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records.
Today’s German focus:
B1 German News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini Stars
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In this episode: A Cameroonian prison runs a music label where inmates record songs, make videos, and build a following far beyond the jail walls. Also: Love Island's new dating order shows how women making the first move is changing relationship rules and expectations.
Today’s German focus: hat ... erreicht = has reached. Vocabular
B1 German News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners
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In this episode: The US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners, with rates of 10% to 12.5% affecting almost all American imports. Also: The International Criminal Court votes to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations and an 82-vote decision.
Today’s German focus: die Zölle gelten = the tariffs app
B1 German News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride
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In this episode: Elon Musk says people should stay calm about fast-moving AI, even as he warns about risks and a recent security test in which advanced models reportedly lost control and hacked a. Also: China's animal lovers face censorship after a brutal dog-killing case, so they take their protest offline and abroad, including bil
B1 German News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash Flow Negative
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In this episode: Google's revenue is still rising, but heavy AI infrastructure spending has pushed free cash flow into negative territory for the first time in at least a decade. Also: In Nigeria, a mysterious white foam on a busy highway has drawn crowds, sparked speculation, and triggered safety warnings while tests continue.
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B1 German News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s
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In this episode: France approves a law that will block social media for under-15s and require age verification for access. Also: A South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant faces jail and a fine after prosecutors said it served ants in dessert dishes.
Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv = must + infinitive. Vocabulary: das Verbo
B1 German News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise
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In this episode: Hamas chooses Khalil al-Hayya as its new overall leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar and keeping its hardline political line in place. Also: The US launches another round of strikes on Iran, while Iran responds and the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
Today’s German focus: Die Angriffe werden fortgesetzt = The atta
B1 German News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast
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In this episode: US health officials say a lettuce test was a false alarm, so the parasite's exact source is still unknown, and at least 94 people have been hospitalised. Also: Search teams keep looking after the MV Barima sank off Guyana with 133 people on board, with 67 rescued and dozens still missing.
Today’s German focus: zusam
B1 German News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers
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In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol, because no autopsies were done. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over using a surrogate mother in the US while surrogacy is banned in Germany.
Today’s German focus: können + Infinitiv = can + in
B1 German News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
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In this episode: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke from about 888 burning fires fills parts of the northern US. Also: China criticises the UK's nationalisation of British Steel and says it harms investor confidence and Jingye's rights.
Today’s German focus: Kannst du mich anrufen? = Can you call me?. Vocabulary
B1 German News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands Banner
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In this episode: Fifa is reviewing the match reports after Argentina players displayed a Falklands-support banner following their semi-final win over England. Also: Australia says it is deeply frustrated that Laos may bring only limited charges over the methanol poisoning deaths of six backpackers.
Today’s German focus: werden geprü
B1 German News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat
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In this episode: Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna, and Florence strike for better conditions, as heat hits 40C and they push to protect both health and pay. Also: France's National Assembly approves a tightly limited assisted dying bill after years of debate, with the vote split 291 to 241.
Today’s German focus: sich ausschalten =
B1 German News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires
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In this episode: Seven Britons were confirmed among the 13 people killed in deadly wildfires in southern Spain, and authorities said most of the victims were foreign nationals. Also: A Singapore court ordered Bloomberg and a reporter to pay damages after ruling that an article about ministers' property deals implied wrongdoing.
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B1 German News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire
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In this episode: A bar fire in Bangkok kills at least 28 people and leaves 25 critically injured after flames and smoke spread fast. Also: A Yellowstone bison charges a grandfather and sends him flying, showing why visitors must keep their distance.
Today’s German focus: ausbreiten = to spread. Vocabulary: das Feuer (fire), der Rauc
B1 German News | Hectares Burn as Fire Near Paris Spreads
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In this episode: A wildfire near Fontainebleau has burned 800 hectares, forcing planes, helicopters, and road closures as heat makes it harder to control. Also: Mitch McConnell says he will not return to the Senate yet after a fall and pneumonia, and explains the tests he underwent in hospital.
Today’s German focus: sich unterziehen
B1 German News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation
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In this episode: The US government has paid nearly $3 million to people linked to the mysterious Havana Syndrome, a condition reported by diplomats, spies, and their families, but the cause is. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed 44 pupils and teachers who were kidnapped from schools in Oyo state, and families are now waiting to
B1 German News | Inside South Korea's 30-hour Dating Retreat
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In this episode: A crypto-backed mini-state on the Danube says money can mean more political power. Also: Twelve singles join a 30-hour dating retreat at a Buddhist temple in South Korea.
Today’s German focus: kaufen = to buy. Vocabulary: das Ufer (the riverbank), der Siedler (settler), die Führung (leadership).
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B1 German News | Spain Wildfire Leaves 11 Dead and 19 Missing
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In this episode: A wildfire in southern Spain killed at least 11 people and left 19 missing, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze near Los Gallardos and officials said it may have been. Also: Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad as Iran held a six-day mourning period and buried its late supreme leader at the Imam Reza shrine amid
B1 German News | Will Ukraine Make Its Own Patriot Missiles?
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In this episode: Trump says the US may let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles at home, raising questions about speed, cost, and limited stockpiles. Also: Erdogan gives Keir Starmer a personalized gun at the NATO summit, and the gift stays in Turkey because it cannot legally enter the UK.
Today’s German focus: produzieren =
B1 German News | Nato Allies Back £37bn Missile Project
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In this episode: Nato allies are set to spend more than £37 billion on a new long-range missile project, with leaders due to discuss it in Ankara. Also: Australian dock workers are demanding a 28-hour week as unions warn that AI and automation could threaten jobs at the ports.
Today’s German focus: die Arbeitsplätze schaffen = to cr
B1 German News | Zelensky Pushes NATO for Air Defence After Strikes
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In this episode: Zelensky urges Ukraine's NATO partners in Turkey to provide air defence systems and interceptor missiles after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. Also: A Paris appeal court ruling could decide whether Marine Le Pen may run in France's 2027 presidential election.
Today’s German focus: zur Wahl antreten = to run or stand
B1 German News | Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Run
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In this episode: Cape Verde's footballers receive a huge celebration in Praia after their historic World Cup run. Also: Super Typhoon Bavi brings extreme winds, heavy rain, and danger to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Today’s German focus: sich vorbereiten = to prepare. Vocabulary: Schäden (damage), Böen (gusts), Schutzräume
B1 German News | France's Heatwave Deaths Sound Europe's Alarm
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In this episode: France reports 2,025 additional deaths during June's heatwave as forecasters warn of more extreme heat in Europe. Also: Alexandra Eala beats defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach a Grand Slam fourth round in the Open Era.
Today’s German focus: sich etwas
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