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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

Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: The US government has paid nearly $3 million to people linked to the mysterious Havana Syndrome, a condition reported by diplomats, spies, and their families, but the cause is. Also: Nigeria's military says it freed 44 pupils and teachers who were kidnapped from schools in Oyo state, and families are now waiting to be reunited while the security crisis. Today’s German focus: freilassen = to release. Vocabulary: die Lehrkraft (teacher), die Entführung (kidnapping), die Erleichterung (relief). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-12