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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: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out about $500 billion in market value as investors worry about AI spending and weak advertising revenue. Also: A California federal judge rejects a request to separate around 20,000 mail-in ballots linked by the administration to alleged noncitizens. Heute: Alphabet verliert rund 500 Milliarden Dollar · Richter lehnt getrennte Briefwahlzettel ab. Today’s German focus: entschied = decided. Vocabulary: der Briefwahlzettel (mail-in ballot), die Stimme (vote), die Staatsbürgerschaft (citizenship). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-30

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to end the war, and Iran continues reviewing it while keeping talks with mediators open. Also: The US plans to loosen methane rules for oil and gas companies, including rules on leaks from low-producing oil wells. Heute: Iran prüft neuen Vorschlag aus Katar · USA wollen Methan-Regeln lockern. Today’s German focus: prüfen, to check or review = to check or review. Vocabulary: der Vermittler (mediator), der Vorschlag (proposal), die Entscheidung (decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-29

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates steady as US inflation reaches 3.7%. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, the United Nations says. Heute: Die US-Notenbank lässt den Zinssatz gleich · Treibhausgase erreichen neue Rekorde. Today’s German focus: lag = was at or lay. Vocabulary: Die Atmosphäre (the atmosphere), Das Klima (the climate), Die Erwärmung (warming). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-28

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A federal appeals court dismisses the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through new stock offerings to fund its artificial intelligence expansion. Heute: Gericht weist Antrag zu Wahlzetteln ab · Meta plant neue Aktien für KI. Today’s German focus: kam = came. Vocabulary: Aktie (share or stock), Geld (money), Käufer (buyer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-27

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against renewed attacks, while indirect talks continue. Also: Measles cases in the US have more than doubled since last year, with Pennsylvania especially affected. Heute: Trump denkt über zwei Wege nach · Viele Masernfälle in den USA. Today’s German focus: schützt = protects. Vocabulary: die Impfung (vaccination), der Bezirk (district), die Dosis (dose). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-26

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: A first poll from the past week shows strong support for a Swiss initiative to limit the sale and use of loud fireworks before the 29 November vote. Also: Austria's Rax cable car celebrates its 100th anniversary, taking visitors from Hirschwang to the mountain plateau in eight minutes. Today’s German focus: ist = is. Vocabulary: die Fahrt (journey or ride), der Berg (mountain), das Tal (valley). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-25

Learn German through today’s real news. Slow, clear German at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A diesel tanker leaves Russia for New York, carrying the first shipment since a new Trump-Putin agreement. Also: The United States sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as possible fighting with Iran could resume. Heute: Erste Diesel-Lieferung seit neuer Vereinbarung · Ein dritter US-Flugzeugträger fährt in den Nahen Osten. Today’s German focus: kein Angriff = no attack. Vocabulary: Die Lieferung (the delivery), Der Hafen (the port), Das Ziel (the destination). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-a1-2026-10-24

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