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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Five ballistic missiles struck Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, while the prime minister and other ministers were unharmed. Also: The US Justice Department sued California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asked a court to block their mail-in ballots.
Heute: Fünf Raketen treffen den Präsidentenpalast · US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien.
Today’s German focus: der bestimmte Artikel die im Nominativ, the definite article die in the = the definite article die in the nominative case. Vocabulary: die Frist (deadline), die Wahlbehörde (election authority), das Wahlrecht (right to vote).
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: US inflation rises as gasoline and diesel prices become more expensive before the midterm elections. Also: Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents.
Heute: Benzin wird in den USA teurer · Acht Bundesstaaten klagen gegen OpenAI.
Today’s German focus: Welche Vorwürfe nennen die Kläger? = What accusations do the plaintiffs name?. Vocabulary: die Klage (lawsuit), der Vorwurf (accusation), das Gericht (court).
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The Houthis threaten a swift and painful response if the US helps Saudi Arabia, after attacks in Saudi Arabia killed at least 20 people. Also: Some countries want to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 2028 to 2029, while vulnerable countries call for a faster publication.
Heute: Die Huthi drohen mit einer schmerzhaften Antwort · Streit über den nächsten Klimabericht.
Today’s German focus: wollen = to want. Vocabulary: der Bericht (report), der Einfluss (influence), die Veröffentlichung (publication).
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 per year from December. Also: A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food and causing fires.
Heute: EU begrenzt Hybridauto-Importe aus China · Cyberangriff stört Kühlanlagen in Supermärkten.
Today’s German focus: keine ... mehr = no longer / not anymore. Vocabulary: die Kühlanlage (refrigeration system), der Kühlschrank (refrigerator), die Temperatur (temperature).
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Learn German through today’s real news. Clear, steady German at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Iran calls the US response to its peace terms inadequate, while a second attack on Riyadh airport kills one person and injures 11. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and urges advanced AI companies to improve safety as experts warn that hostile states could steal powerful models.
Heute: Iran nennt US-Antwort unzureichend · Großbritannien stärkt Cyberabwehr.
Today’s German focus: berichteten = reported. Vocabulary: der Diebstahl (theft), die Verschlüsselung (encryption), die Überwachung (monitoring).
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