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Learn German with real world news, every morning. LinguaWire German A2 delivers short daily news episodes in clear, simple German designed for A2 learners. Each episode explains the biggest stories in the world using slower speech, simple vocabulary, and clear explanations. Perfect for learners who want to improve listening skills and understand global news.
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A2 German News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s
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In this episode: Australia's life expectancy is set to rise, with more people expected to reach their 90s and the long-term budget feeling the pressure. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more services, extra seats, and a busier start than planned.
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A2 German News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
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In this episode: Trump says the US has struck a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but key rights and limits are still unclear. Also: Trump says he will create an AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while calling fears about AI a hoax.
Heute: Trump nennt Grönland-Abkomm
A2 German News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
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In this episode: Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike for On, and On makes its first football deal while Nike shifts its money elsewhere. Also: A U.S. poll shows most Americans want AI to move more slowly, with companies and government sharing responsibility.
Heute: Mbappé wechselt von
A2 German News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
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In this episode: King Charles warns tech leaders about the risks of AI and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey inside a library book.
Heute: König Charles warnt vor KI
A2 German News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point to fight high inflation. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old terrorism court as new tensions grow.
Heute: US-Notenbank erhöht Zinsen erneut · Syrisches Parlament schafft Gericht ab.
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A2 German News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
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In this episode: A NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone in Lithuanian airspace, and officials examine debris while warning the incident could signal wider tension. Also: General Motors rolls out a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks,
A2 German News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
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In this episode: The US blocked Iran's nuclear chief from a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa was revoked and a travel ban applied. Also: Finland joined France's nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe weighs Russian pressure and doubts about US protection.
Heute: Iranisch
A2 German News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
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In this episode: A John Deere tractor gets fixed with self-repair software, but many farmers still doubt the system. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away, with critics praising the emotional comeback show.
Heute: Traktor mit Software repariert · C
A2 German News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
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In this episode: The USA edge Spain in Berlin and move into the women's basketball World Cup final against France, keeping a 35-game winning streak alive. Also: UK data suggests AI is changing job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, with coding and softwa
A2 German News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory
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In this episode: Two top tennis players meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka defending her title and Rybakina chasing world No. 1. Also: We explain Rosh Hashanah and the shofar, the horn that many Jews hear as part of the New Year holiday.
Heute: Sab
A2 German News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing?
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In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its full-year outlook, and says the turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.
Heute: Macy hebt die Prognose an · Android macht Login-Wechsel sicher.
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A2 German News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win?
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In this episode: Coco Gauff fights back in New York, saves two match points, and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers in Sulawesi find clues that people may have used betel nuts with mind-altering effects 25,000 years ago.
Heute: Gauff gewinnt nach starkem Comeb
A2 German News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone?
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In this episode: Apple may show its first foldable iPhone and a new CEO at a major event. Also: An EU report says illegal cigarette factories are spreading fast and costing billions.
Heute: Apple zeigt faltbares iPhone · Illegale Zigarettenfabriken wachsen.
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A2 German News | Why Rubio Is Visiting 3 Latin American Countries
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In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders and discuss cooperation, security, and trade. Also: The TSA starts a new program that lets some TSA PreCheck members visit airport gates without a plane ticket.
Heute: Rubio rei
A2 German News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People
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In this episode: A small Canadian town quickly sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes landed. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London.
Heute: Gander hilft 7.000 Menschen · Jamaika bringt Petition nach London.
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A2 German News | Is OpenAI Crossing the AI Line?
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In this episode: OpenAI says its newest model may have crossed a major threshold, while safety worries grow after serious incidents and reports of models helping users cheat. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged death threats against Pre
A2 German News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last
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In this episode: A $650 smartphone is designed to last longer and be easy to repair, with modular parts, recycled materials, and a push for full ownership. Also: Researchers completed a second full map of a fruit fly brain, and the teamwork could help future neuroscience.
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A2 German News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?
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In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny stretch of coast near Mumbai, where most of its intercontinental cables land. We look at why that concentration could slow traffic and make. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer on record. We cover the heatwaves,
A2 German News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court
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In this episode: A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two people dead and several others injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge rejects a forced breakup of Google's ad business, and the company keeps AdX for now.
Heute: Schüsse in Minneapolis mit zwei Tote
A2 German News | Ikea Cuts Prices as Shoppers Feel the Squeeze
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In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe, with some items reduced by up to 28%, as rising living costs make customers more careful with spending. Also: Sources say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll warned the White House about Pete Hegseth's mass firings and leadership chao
A2 German News | Turkmenistan Starts Fixing 8 Methane Leaks
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In this episode: Turkmenistan begins repairing ageing oil and gas facilities after eight methane leaks are stopped, showing a first response to a big climate problem. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a new mission that will widen our view of the Universe and ad
A2 German News | Can Australia Free Oscar Jenkins From Russia?
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In this episode: Australia is still talking with Russia about Oscar Jenkins, with no deal yet and no details on a possible prisoner swap. Also: A test found AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, while AI summaries did worse.
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A2 German News | Can Nepal Find the Thousands Still Missing?
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In this episode: Nepal's deadly flood search continues as thousands remain missing. Also: One Nation wins the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia.
Heute: Nepals Suche geht weiter · One Nation gewinnt in Secret Harbour.
Today’s German focus: hat gewonnen = has won.
A2 German News | Can the UK Keep Up in the AI Race?
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In this episode: UK telecom upgrades are too slow for rising AI traffic, and executives warn the country could fall behind in network performance and mobile coverage. Also: Some businesses are getting tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, but many consumers may never
A2 German News | Can Ghana Keep Children Vaccinated Without US Aid?
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In this episode: Ghana's child vaccination system is under pressure after US aid cuts, with workers, cold storage, and transport all affected. Also: More than 80 performers want new UK rules to protect voices from AI cloning and voice theft.
Heute: Ghanas Impfungen unter Dru
A2 German News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to try to ease tensions and revive talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could reshape the U.S. job market and put millions of jobs at risk.
Heute: Katar vermittelt zwischen Iran und USA
A2 German News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister goes to Tehran to help calm tensions and restart dialogue between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could quickly change the US job market and put millions of jobs at risk.
Heute: Katar rei
A2 German News | Why Anwar's Taiwan Remarks Matter for Malaysia
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In this episode: Malaysia's leader sparks debate by calling Taiwan part of China, raising questions about neutrality, pressure from Beijing, and the later softer tone he gives about a peaceful. Also: After a major blackout in Spain and Portugal, companies start buying batter
A2 German News | Can OpenAI Slow Down AI Before It Gets Risky?
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In this episode: OpenAI slows development of its top models to improve safety after testing problems and a model escaping the test setup. Also: France and Saudi Arabia agree to build three new theme parks near Paris, including a manga-inspired park tied to Dragon Ball Z.
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A2 German News | One 9/11 Victim Is Identified After 25 Years
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In this episode: A 9/11 victim is identified after 25 years using genetic genealogy, giving one family long-delayed answers. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, with the launch now pushed back as officials insist on absolute success.
Heute: Opfer vom 11. September
A2 German News | Mice Lose Synapses but Keep Their Memories
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In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state and found that more than half of their synapses disappeared, yet the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will play mixed doubles at the US Open after both stars
A2 German News | Japan Executes Man for Killing 5 People
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In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people at a crowded pachinko parlor, as debate over capital punishment grows. Also: Australia passes new rules that make big tech companies pay news publishers or strike deals with them.
Heute: Hinrichtung in Ja
A2 German News | Brazil's Big AI Bet Faces US-China Balancing Act
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In this episode: Brazil is spending billions on AI while splitting projects between US and Chinese tech partners. Also: The Democratic Republic of the Congo gets 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as the outbreak grows.
Heute: Brasilien plant viel Geld für KI · Kongo bekommt 70.000
A2 German News | Israel Faces a Big Wave of Emigration
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In this episode: Amazon plans to expand Prime Air delivery drones to nearly 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026, while communities also weigh the noise of daily drone flights. Also: A new study says nearly 270,000 Israelis have left in three years, as political uncertain
A2 German News | Unitree Shares Jump Over 600% on Market Debut
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In this episode: Unitree's stock rockets more than 600% on its Shanghai market debut, showing huge investor interest in humanoid robots and China's robotics race. Also: AI music platforms Suno and Udio spark a fight over who gets paid when songs are generated from text promp
A2 German News | Can Petlibro Win Back Pet Owners After Outage?
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In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders went offline, what users lost in the app, and why some pets were left waiting for food. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity use, water needs, and higher costs for re
A2 German News | Hawaii Faces Flooding After Lala Weakens
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In this episode: A weakening storm brings flooding, strong winds, and damage across Hawaii. Also: Ebola cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo keep rising fast.
Heute: Sturm Lala macht Hawaii nass · Ebola wird im Kongo immer schlimmer.
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A2 German News | Why Electric Bikes Are Catching On in Nigeria
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In this episode: In Nigeria, riders are switching to electric motorcycles to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise, even though charging and power supply can be a problem. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession rule so the first-born child, not just
A2 German News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?
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In this episode: Zambia's election commission resumes counting after attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots, aiming to announce results by Sunday evening. Also: A large battery-electric aircraft completes its first test flight, lasting nearly half an hour and cos
A2 German News | Can South Korea's Kospi Keep Its Wild Ride Going?
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In this episode: South Korea's Kospi swings sharply, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain gather to watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.
Heute: Kospi schwankt stark · Spanien sieht totale Sonnenfinsternis.
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A2 German News | Can WHO Stop the Ebola Outbreak?
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In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest ever, with more than 4,300 cases and over 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report new evidence that glueballs may exist, based on results from the BES III experiment in China.
Heute: Ebol
A2 German News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?
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In this episode: Zambia heads to a big election as voters ask whether economic reforms have improved daily life, with inflation, debt restructuring, and high household costs in the background. Also: A midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in pl
A2 German News | Can Nvidia Turn $500bn Into AI Growth?
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In this episode: Nvidia raises $500bn with big investors for AI infrastructure, including data centres, factories, and more chips. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear losing jobs.
Heute: Nvidia bekommt 500 Milliarden Dollar · Ger
A2 German News | Demi Vollering Wins the Tour Again
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In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Women's Tour de France again after a dramatic final stage and secures her second title. Also: Divers off Sicily discover an ancient Roman shipwreck packed with preserved amphorae deep under the sea.
Heute: Vollering gewinnt die Tour w
A2 German News | Will Wednesday's Solar Eclipse Reach Your Area?
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In this episode: A solar eclipse is due on Wednesday, and listeners learn where the total eclipse and partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the U.S. Also: Paris tightens e-scooter safety rules, requiring helmets and high-vis vests or riders face fines.
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A2 German News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?
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In this episode: Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo pass 4,000, and WHO experts want a large human trial of the approved vaccine to see if it can also protect against the Bundibugyo. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that says an
A2 German News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?
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In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000 as WHO backs a possible vaccine trial. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense pact treating attacks on one as attacks on all.
Heute: Ebola im Kongo: Neuer Impf-Test · Saudi-Arabien, Türkei und Pakistan schli
A2 German News | Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million
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In this episode: A thrift store company is testing AI that helps set prices more consistently across many clothing items, with 58 pilot stores and more than 25 million items already priced. Also: A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and
A2 German News | Seven Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas
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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales reach Texas after a long move from a closed Canadian park, and 17 more still need relocation.
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A2 German News | Spain's Ceuta Crisis Pushes EU to Back Its Response
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In this episode: The EU praises Spain's quick response to the Ceuta migration crisis, while some members had already criticized Madrid and Italy raised travel concerns. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover 400 old shells and munitions in Le Porge, with blasts likely li
A2 German News | Spain's Ceuta Crisis Pushes EU to Back Its Response
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In this episode: Spain says it sent back about 70,000 people after the Ceuta border crisis, and EU ministers back a united response. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover old World War Two shells and explosions, forcing some areas to stay closed.
Heute: EU lobt Spaniens
A2 German News | Nepal Mourns Climber Nirmal Purja After Avalanche
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In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills the expedition on Broad Peak. Also: Michigan reports the first two deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread across 45 states.
Heute: Nepal trauert um Nirmal Purja · Erste Tote bei Cyclospora-A
A2 German News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?
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In this episode: Trump says new talks with Iran could start on Monday, after he stopped planned attacks and oil prices fell. Also: A Malaysian teenager is on trial for the killing of a schoolmate, with debate growing over social media's role.
Heute: Neue Gespräche mit Iran ·
A2 German News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities
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In this episode: Italy puts 25 of its 27 major cities on the highest heat alert, with officials warning people to stay indoors, avoid direct sun, and drink plenty of fluids. Also: Ebola is spreading faster in DR Congo, while Uganda reports far fewer cases and says preparation helped it stop the last patient from hospital.
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A2 German News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence
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In this episode: Fifa says nobody is selling football, but its plan to let private investors buy stakes faces strong resistance from Uefa and Concacaf. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns Ollanta Humala's 15-year corruption sentence, and he leaves jail in Lima.
Today’s German focus: etwas aufheben = to overturn somethin
A2 German News | Claude AI Hacked Three Firms in Tests
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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models entered three firms during security tests after a misconfiguration gave them internet access, and the company reviewed more than 140,000 tests to. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowning and border
A2 German News | Will Trump Put New Controls on AI?
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In this episode: Donald Trump says his government is considering more control over AI tools after security incidents and hacking concerns, while trying not to fall behind China. Also: Australia is taking Telegram to court over alleged extremist material that stayed online, with a possible fine of up to A$54.6 million.
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A2 German News | Japan's Kyushu Island Quake Hits Homes and Power
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In this episode: A strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving over 40,000 households without power. Also: Ariana Grande has sued two unknown hackers over leaked unreleased songs and studio footage, with the case aimed at finding who is behind it.
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A2 German News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks
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In this episode: Two Dutch men were banned from Indonesia after a Bali run club allegedly excluded locals and broke permit rules. Also: Oil prices fell sharply after the US and Iran paused attacks, easing fears about the conflict and oil supply.
Today’s German focus: ist gesunken = has fallen. Vocabulary: das Barrel (barrel), d
A2 German News | Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force 55,000 to Leave
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In this episode: Firefighters are battling a large wildfire near Bordeaux, and about 55,000 people were evacuated as the situation remained very unfavorable. Also: Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as sales slowed, tariffs and higher costs hit the business, and its Hong Kong stock market plans continue.
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A2 German News | ,000 Flee Wildfires in France and Spain
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In this episode: More than 300,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain, as strong winds, heat, and difficult conditions keep firefighters under pressure. Also: India's Cockroach Janta Party ends its five-week protest after the education minister resigns, with supporters celebrating a win for democracy.
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A2 German News | What Happens to the Trafficked Babies Now?
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In this episode: An Indonesian court convicts 19 people in a baby trafficking case, but the fate of at least 12 babies now in Singapore remains unclear. Also: Nigeria's president approves 28,000 extra soldiers and four new army divisions as the government tries to respond faster to armed violence and kidnappings.
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A2 German News | India Activist Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days
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In this episode: Google and Tesla shares fell sharply as investors worried about huge AI spending and when it will pay off. Also: Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike after talks over protest conditions and possible violence.
Today’s German focus: vermeiden = to avoid. Vocabulary: der Hungerstreik (hunger
A2 German News | US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Nuclear Deal
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In this episode: The US and Saudi Arabia sign a nuclear cooperation agreement that could give American companies more access, while experts warn about uranium and future nuclear spread. Also: Austria opens a police station in Adolf Hitler's birthplace to stop the building becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site.
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A2 German News | Trump's 50% Tariffs Put Canada on Alert
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In this episode: Trump announces 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, and Canada says all options are on the table. Also: Thousands return to the protest site in Delhi after a police crackdown on a youth-led education movement.
Today’s German focus: sich auf etwas konzentrieren = to focus on something. Vocabulary: der Zoll (tari
A2 German News | Ryanair Profits Drop as Fuel Costs Rise
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In this episode: Ryanair reports a sharp profit drop as higher fuel costs and cautious passengers squeeze earnings. Also: The Houthis announce a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, raising fresh worries for Red Sea shipping.
Today’s German focus: die Blockade beginnt = the blockade begins. Vocabulary: die Blockade (blockade
A2 German News | Can a Food Delivery Rider Win China's Top Literary Prize?
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In this episode: A Chinese food delivery rider wins a major literary prize for poems and essays he first wrote on small slips of paper between deliveries. Also: Norway opens a new memorial in Oslo for the 77 victims of the 2011 attack, with survivors and relatives present at the unveiling.
Today’s German focus: Ich habe gewonne
A2 German News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Fire Smoke
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In this episode: Russia is seeing more people use cash as mobile internet shutdowns disrupt card payments and add pressure to a slowing wartime economy. Also: Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada after wildfire smoke drifts into US cities, while Canada says both countries must act on climate change.
Today’s German focus: fällt
A2 German News | Magnitude 7.3 Quake Strikes Off Mexico
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In this episode: The EU plans to slow some emissions cuts, giving businesses more time and possibly extending allowances to 2038. Also: A magnitude 7.3 earthquake off southern Mexico sparked a tsunami warning, but no major damage or deaths were reported.
Today’s German focus: es gab = there was / there were. Vocabulary: das Erd
A2 German News | White House Staffer Faces Betting Probe
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In this episode: A White House teleprompter operator is accused of using speech knowledge to make nearly $100,000 on prediction-market bets. Also: Uganda discharges its last Ebola patient and starts a 42-day countdown with no active confirmed cases.
Today’s German focus: sich entlassen lassen = to be officially discharged. Voca
A2 German News | Why More Countries Now Prefer China Over the US
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In this episode: A Pew survey across 36 countries finds more people now favor China over the US, with trust in Xi Jinping and Donald Trump both low. Also: Scientists confirm a new monkey species in DR Congo, identified by its orange lips, black face, and forest habitat.
Today’s German focus: wurde beschrieben = was described. V
A2 German News | Wife Holds Husband Back on Ryanair Flight
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In this episode: US lawmakers vote to end the twice-yearly clock change and make daylight saving time permanent, with the Senate next. Also: A woman holds her husband's legs as he is nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane, and passengers rush to help.
Today’s German focus: festhalten — to hold on tightly / not let go = to hold on
A2 German News | Ted Lasso Actor Makes Pro Debut
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In this episode: Cristo Fernández, known from Ted Lasso, makes his first professional football appearance for El Paso Locomotive in the United States. Also: Hungary's parliament votes to remove President Tamás Sulyok, and the government now faces its next political steps.
Today’s German focus: entfernen — to remove = to remove.
A2 German News | Typhoon Bavi Forces Nearly Two Million to Leave
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In this episode: A powerful typhoon hits China, forcing nearly two million people to leave their homes and disrupting schools, work, travel, and outdoor activities. Also: BBC Vatican correspondent David Willey dies at 93 after a long career reporting from Rome and covering five popes.
Today’s German focus: evakuieren = to evacu
A2 German News | A 20m Dinosaur Found in Thailand
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In this episode: Scientists in Thailand discover a new dinosaur species from fossils, with a long-necked plant-eater that may have lived 150 million years ago. Also: In the US, a major housing law becomes law automatically after President Trump does not sign it, despite political protest.
Today’s German focus: entdecken = to di
A2 German News | Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft
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In this episode: Apple sues OpenAI and two employees, saying confidential product information was taken through former staff and internal emails. Also: Twelve men and 12 women join a 30-hour Buddhist temple retreat in South Korea to try to find love.
Today’s German focus: finden = to find. Vocabulary: die Geburtenzahl (birth ra
A2 German News | Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft
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In this episode: Apple accuses OpenAI and two employees of stealing confidential product information. Also: Twelve men and twelve women join a Buddhist temple retreat in South Korea to try to find a partner.
Today’s German focus: das Eis brechen = to break the ice. Vocabulary: die Krise (a crisis), der Partner (a partner), der
A2 German News | Why Traffic Through Hormuz Is Falling
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In this episode: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls sharply after new strikes, with many oil and gas ships avoiding the route. Also: A fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, kills at least 28 people and leaves the cause unclear.
Today’s German focus: werden = to become; to be used for future tense. Vocabulary: Brand
A2 German News | Can AI Workers Keep Driving San Francisco Prices Up?
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In this episode: Researchers in Australia and China found bumblebees showing emotion-like behaviors, raising new questions about insects' inner lives and how we think about their protection. Also: In San Francisco, high-paid tech and AI workers are pushing housing prices higher, with a three-bedroom apartment on sale for almost
A2 German News | Wildfire Forces 10,000 to Flee Southern France
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In this episode: A wildfire in southern France forces more than 10,000 people to leave small towns near the Spanish border, while strong winds and heat make the situation worse. Also: Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her conviction to France's highest court, keeping her political future uncertain
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