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

In this episode: AI data centres plan 181GW of on-site gas power because grid connections are delayed, raising climate concerns. Also: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC plans to invest up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic.

Heute: Gigawatt Gaskraftwerke für KI-Rechenzentren · TSMC investiert in zwei KI-Firmen.

Today’s German focus: kann ... geben = can give. Vocabulary: der Netzanschluss (grid connection), der Standort (site or location), der Brennstoff (fuel).

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

In this episode: US prices continue to rise, although cheaper gasoline brings some relief. Also: China's clean-tech exports surpass $220 billion as John Kerry urges other countries to follow China's lead on green energy.

Heute: Die Preise in den USA steigen weiter · China und grüne Energie.

Today’s German focus: hat ... beschlossen = has decided or adopted. Vocabulary: die Solaranlage (solar installation or solar panel system), die Batterie (battery), die Kohle (coal).

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

In this episode: At COP31 in Turkey, nearly 200 countries discuss renewable energy as high oil, coal and gas prices drive inflation. The talks also address rising global temperatures, flooding in. Also: Donald Trump questions the integrity of US midterm election results after previously saying he would accept them. Democrats won both chambers of Congress, while officials reported.

Heute: Hohe Preise bringen Inflation · Trump zweifelt die Wahlergebnisse an.

Today’s German focus: gab = there was or there were. Vocabulary: Der Preis (price), Die Inflation (inflation), Der Alltag (everyday life).

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

In this episode: The US plans new controls on Iran's land trade routes, while Iran dismisses the plan as wordplay. Also: Hackers make refrigerators and freezers dangerously hot in seven European countries, alongside other attacks on computer systems.

Heute: Neue US-Kontrollen rund um Iran · Hacker greifen Kühlschränke an.

Today’s German focus: zog = pulled. Vocabulary: der Hacker-Angriff (the cyberattack), die Schwachstelle (the vulnerability), die Warnung (the warning).

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

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

In this episode: Last week, a restaurant in Andermatt, Switzerland, received its third Michelin star, becoming the country's fifth three-star restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport's winter schedule adds and restores routes to Rome, Bologna, Milan, Finnish Lapland, and other destinations.

Today’s German focus: der = the (masculine singular nominative article). Vocabulary: der Flughafen (airport), der Winterflugplan (winter flight schedule), das Angebot (range or selection).

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

In this episode: Cyberattacks target cooling systems in healthcare, including a major blood bank in France. Also: Arab-led parties gain an important role after Israel's election produces no clear majority.

Heute: Cyberangriffe auf Kühlanlagen im Gesundheitswesen · Arabisch geführte Parteien werden wichtig.

Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Die Temperatur (temperature), Die Kühlung (cooling), Die Kühlkette (cold chain).

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

In this episode: Iranian forces report that at least five oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Democrats win control of the US House as President Trump's approval rating falls to 38%.

Heute: Fünf Öltanker fangen Feuer · Demokraten gewinnen das Repräsentantenhaus.

Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: die Mine (mine), das Feuer (fire), das Schleppboot (tugboat).

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

In this episode: Democrats win major victories and will control both chambers of Congress after focusing on high prices and lower living costs. More than 80% of voters worry about the cost of. Also: The WHO approves clinical trials for two new vaccines made for the Bundibugyo Ebola variant. The outbreak has killed more than 5,300 people, and results are expected in early 2027.

Heute: Demokraten gewinnen wichtige Wahlen · Neue Impfstoffe gegen Ebola.

Today’s German focus: können + Infinitiv = can / to be able to + infinitive. Vocabulary: der Impfstoff (vaccine), die Studie (study), die Behandlung (treatment).

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