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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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-21

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 (aid center). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-20

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 today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-19

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 from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-18

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 more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-17

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 (demonstration / protest). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-16

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 (province). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-15

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 translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-14

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 episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-13