{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a306ae5252d86e8466f67d0/6a53192b8716ffeabe5cf126?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"B1 French News | Freed After Nigeria's Rescue Operation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a306ae5252d86e8466f67d0/219cf32a-a6b5-407e-b8d4-5c6a5d9cacef.jpg?height=200","description":"Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.\n\nIn this episode: The US government pays nearly $3 million to victims of Havana Syndrome, a mysterious illness reported by diplomats and intelligence staff. Also: Nigeria's army says it freed 44 pupils and teachers after a rescue operation, but the mission also cost soldiers their lives.\n\nToday’s French focus: libérer = to free, to release. Vocabulary: le ravisseur (kidnapper), le soulagement (relief), l'attente (the waiting).\n\nLearn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-12","author_name":"LinguaWire"}