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Learn German B1+ | Today"s News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners

Learn German with real news, every morning. Daily episodes in clear German at B1 and above, spoken more slowly than everyday speech, with a free full transcript and English translation for every line.Read today"s transcript:https://linguawire.com/learn/germanWHAT YOU GETA new episode every morning. Two real stories from the day"s news, at a steadier pace than native conversation, with the vocabulary the news actually uses.Every episode has its own page with the full German transcript, the English

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9:25

B1 German News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three...

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2026/07/31

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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: es geht um = it is about / the issue is. Vocabulary: evakuieren (to evacuate), die Böe (gust of wind), eindämmen

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7:48

B1 German News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks

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2026/07/30

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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, and the band's long Grammy history.Today’s German focus: nicht nur... sondern auch = not only... but also

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7:26

B1 German News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against...

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2026/07/29

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra

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7:20

B1 German News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to...

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2026/07/28

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 bewegen = to move. Vocabulary: der Rauch (smoke), die Maske (mask), die Evakuierung (evacuation).Learn more from

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8:21

B1 German News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record...

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2026/07/27

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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: hat gestiegen = has risen. Vocabulary: das Unternehmen (company), der Marktwert (market value), der Börsengang

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9:23

B1 German News | How a Prison Record Label Made Mini...

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2026/07/26

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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. Vocabulary: das Gefängnis (the prison), das Studio (the studio), der Widerstand (resistance).Learn more from today’s episode

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7:18

B1 German News | US Tariffs Hit 60 Trading Partners

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2026/07/25

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 apply. Vocabulary: die Zölle (tariffs), der Handelspartner (trading partner), die Abgabe (fee or levy).Learn more from

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6:52

B1 German News | Elon Musk Says to Enjoy the AI Ride

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2026/07/24

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 billboards in New York, while calling for new.Today’s German focus: sollten — should = should. Vocabulary: die Zensur

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6:58

B1 German News | Google's AI Spending Pushes Cash...

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2026/07/23

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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.Today’s German focus: Abstand halten = to keep distance / keep away. Vocabulary: die Substanz (substance), der Hinweis

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6:36

B1 German News | France Bans Social Media for Under-15s

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2026/07/22

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 Verbot (ban), verifizieren (to verify), die Altersprüfung (age verification).Learn more from today’s episode with the

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6:01

B1 German News | US Strikes Iran Again as Tensions Rise

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2026/07/21

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 attacks are continuing. Vocabulary: die Wasserstraße (waterway), die Meerenge (strait), der Tanker (tanker).Learn more

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6:30

B1 German News | Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast

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2026/07/20

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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: zusammenarbeiten = to work together. Vocabulary: der Notruf (emergency call), die Rettung (rescue), das Hilfszentrum

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6:10

B1 German News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos...

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2026/07/19

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Obduktion (autopsy), die Grundlage (basis), der Verdacht (suspicion).Learn more from

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7:21

B1 German News | Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over...

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2026/07/18

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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: Brandbekämpfung (firefighting), Einsatzkräfte (emergency responders), außer Kontrolle (out of control).Learn more

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5:54

B1 German News | Fifa Weighs Action Over Falklands...

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2026/07/17

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 geprüft = are being reviewed. Vocabulary: das Banner (banner), die Umstände (circumstances), die Strafe (penalty).Learn

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6:39

B1 German News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in...

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2026/07/16

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 = to switch off / turn off. Vocabulary: die Schicht (work shift), die Gesundheit (health), die Demonstration

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6:02

B1 German News | Seven Britons Die in Spain Wildfires

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2026/07/15

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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.Today’s German focus: bestätigen = to confirm. Vocabulary: das Opfer (victim), die Behörde (authority), die Provinz

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7:12

B1 German News | Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire

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2026/07/14

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 Rauch (smoke), die Flucht (escape).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English

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7:12

B1 German News | Hectares Burn as Fire Near Paris...

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2026/07/13

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 = to undergo. Vocabulary: der Brand (fire), die Fläche (area), die Hitzewelle (heatwave).Learn more from today’s

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6:25

B1 German News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation

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2026/07/12

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news.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 be reunited while the security crisis.Today’s German focus: freilassen = to release. Vocabulary: die Lehrkraft

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