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

In this episode: Marco Rubio says there is no need for major new combat operations in Iran because sanctions are working. The US also charges three alleged Iranian operatives linked to nearly 20. Also: TSMC plans to invest up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic, giving the chipmaker direct stakes in two leading AI developers while raising questions about real market demand.

Heute: Keine großen Kampfeinsätze im Iran nötig · TSMC investiert eine Milliarde in KI-Firmen.

Today’s German focus: der wenn-Satz = the if-clause. Vocabulary: die Beteiligung (stake in a company), die Vorzugsaktie (preferred share), der Börsengang (initial public offering).

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

In this episode: U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, while inflation remained faster than wage growth. Also: Heavy rain flooded tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, prompting calls for more humanitarian aid.

Heute: Preise steigen weiter schneller als Löhne · Regen überflutet Zelte im Gazastreifen.

Today’s German focus: weil = because. Vocabulary: Einfuhr (import), Ausrüstung (equipment), Genehmigung (official permission).

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

In this episode: Ukraine, Russia and the US resume trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi after months apart, focusing on territory and postwar security. Also: Saudi Arabia reports a limited fire after another attack on its East-West oil pipeline, which continues operating without reported injuries.

Heute: Neue Friedensgespräche über die Ukraine · Neuer Angriff auf wichtige Ölpipeline.

Today’s German focus: ob = whether or if. Vocabulary: die Pipeline (pipeline), die Route (route), der Betrieb (operation or functioning).

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

In this episode: The US announces Task Force Iron Gate to control overland trade routes into and out of Iran, while Iran dismisses it as word play. Also: Cyberattacks make refrigeration systems dangerously hot across Europe, steal $6.3 billion from Binance, and send a false nuclear alert in Ukraine.

Heute: Neue US-Einheit kontrolliert Handelswege nach Iran · Cyberangriffe machen Kühlanlagen gefährlich heiß.

Today’s German focus: dass = that. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), das Bedienfeld (control panel), die Schwachstelle (vulnerability).

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

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

In this episode: A Japanese restaurant in Andermatt becomes Switzerland's fifth three-star Michelin restaurant. Also: Berlin Brandenburg Airport adds and restores winter routes to cities including Rome, Milan and destinations in Finnish Lapland.

Today’s German focus: Das Passiv mit werden = the passive voice with werden. Vocabulary: Der Flug (flight), Das Ziel (destination), Die Strecke (route).

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

In this episode: Democrats are projected to control at least 54 U.S. Senate seats in January, while Mississippi and another race remain unresolved. Also: Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, with hopes for progress toward a future Zelenskyy-Putin meeting.

Heute: Demokraten übernehmen Kontrolle über den US-Senat · Neue Gespräche zwischen Ukraine, Russland und den USA.

Today’s German focus: hätten ... gewollt = had wanted. Vocabulary: die Delegation (delegation), die Sicherheitsgarantie (security guarantee), das Friedensabkommen (peace agreement).

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

In this episode: New attacks and sea mines keep commercial ships in the Persian Gulf unsafe, while Iran and Oman discuss controlling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Also: Canada's new budget plans C$142 billion in spending to strengthen independence, build housing, and fight homelessness, despite a deficit of more than C$50 billion.

Heute: Angriffe auf Schiffe lassen Ölpreise steigen · Kanada plant Milliarden für Wohnungen.

Today’s German focus: Finanziert werden sollen, are to be financed = are to be financed. Vocabulary: der Wohnraum (housing), die Obdachlosigkeit (homelessness), die Unterstützung (support).

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

In this episode: After the US midterms, Democrats control both chambers of Congress, creating uncertainty for markets, inflation, interest rates, and economic growth. Also: Ukraine raises the death toll from a Russian attack on an aid centre in Zaporizhia to 40, while more than 30 people may remain under the rubble.

Heute: Trump verliert Kontrolle über den Kongress · Tote nach russischem Angriff.

Today’s German focus: würden – would = would. Vocabulary: der Schutzraum (shelter), die Warnung (warning), die Suche (search).

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