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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: Serious security flaws in PHP lead many website operators to make safety updates and temporarily shut down websites, while 32 UK government services become unavailable. Also: A global study says 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems are critically endangered, with reefs possibly disappearing completely by 2075 as seas get warmer. Heute: Schwere Sicherheitslücken bei PHP · Korallenriffe bis 2075 stark bedroht. Today’s German focus: machen = to make or do. Vocabulary: der Lebensraum (habitat), die Küste (coast), die Welle (wave). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-23

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people as Russia says it is ready in principle for peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion over misleading Facebook users about their personal data. Heute: Raketen treffen Kyjiw trotz neuer Friedensgespräche · Gericht ordnet hohe Zahlung von Meta an. Today’s German focus: will = wants to. Vocabulary: das Gericht (court), die Jury (jury), das Urteil (verdict). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-22

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. 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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-21

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-20

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-19

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-18

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). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-17

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court to block certain mail-in ballots. Also: Tech stocks fall sharply across global markets as higher US inflation raises fears of higher interest rates and worries about AI companies' debt. Heute: US-Regierung verklagt Kalifornien · Tech-Aktien fallen stark. Today’s German focus: brauchen = to need. Vocabulary: Der Kredit (loan), Die Schulden (debt), Die Kosten (costs). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-16

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Houthi movement launches a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh and threatens more attacks on Saudi Arabia. Also: US prices rise 3.7% year over year in September, led by higher gasoline costs. Heute: Raketenangriff auf Riad · Preise in den USA steigen. Today’s German focus: stiegen = rose. Vocabulary: die Preise (prices), die Inflation (inflation), der Lohn (wage or pay). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-15