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In this episode: Ukraine and the US discuss intelligence sharing and peace proposals in Oslo after deadly Russian drone attacks. Also: The EU puts Arctic security first in a new strategy as pressure from Russia grows, while also planning a maritime security hub and more icebreakers.
Heute: Neue Gespräche über die Ukraine in Oslo · Die EU hat einen neuen Plan für die Arktis.
Today’s German focus: fahren = to drive, travel, or go. Vocabulary: das Meer (the sea), das Schiff (the ship), der Eisbrecher (the icebreaker).
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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: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as Iran offers a seven-day ceasefire and Israel says the war with Iran is not finished. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from many civilian government agencies, while defense agencies are excluded.
Heute: Iran bietet eine kurze Waffenruhe an · Die USA verbieten DeepSeek in Behörden.
Today’s German focus: gilt = is valid or applies. Vocabulary: die Behörde (government agency), das Ministerium (ministry), der Befehl (official order).
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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: Trump pauses several sanctions on Russia for 60 days to keep peace talks with Ukraine going, while Ukraine criticizes the move. Also: A US poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 52% to 44% among likely House voters, while Trump's approval reaches a record low.
Heute: Trump setzt Sanktionen gegen Russland aus · Demokraten liegen in Umfrage vorn.
Today’s German focus: dauert = lasts. Vocabulary: die Umfrage (poll), der Wähler (voter), der Vorsprung (lead).
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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: In southern Germany, children keep the old autumn tradition of carving illuminated turnip ghosts alive. Also: In Vienna's Neubau district, dog owners are asked to carry water and rinse urine from trees to protect them.
Today’s German focus: leuchten = to shine or glow. Vocabulary: die Rübe (turnip), das Gesicht (face), das Messer (knife).
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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: Ukraine attacks a major oil refinery near Ryazan after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election runoff that could decide whether the progress continues.
Heute: Die Ukraine greift eine Ölraffinerie an · Weniger Abholzung im Amazonas.
Today’s German focus: führte ... durch = carried out. Vocabulary: der Wald (forest), die Abholzung (deforestation), die Regierung (government).
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