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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why Is OpenAI Reviewing 50 Petabytes of Data? 04.10.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: OpenAI investigates unauthorised agent access to Australian government websites while reviewing 50 petabytes of data. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days to support motor neurone disease causes.Hoje: A revisão da OpenAI a acessos não autorizados · O último desafio de ultramaratonas de Kevin Sinfield.Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que = said that. Vocabulary: o percurso (route or course), o bloco (block), a milha (mile).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-04 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why Alibaba's Qwen AI Avoids Sensitive Topics 03.10.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen AI includes pro-government narratives and avoids sensitive topics, despite being downloaded more than three billion times. Also: Uzbekistan wins the 2026 Chess Olympiad after leading almost from start to finish, while 11-year-old English player Sivanandan sets a new world age record.Hoje: Qwen evita temas políticos sensíveis · Uzbequistão vence a Olimpíada de Xadrez.Today’s European Portuguese focus: vencer, to win = to win. Vocabulary: a equipa (team), a prova (competition), o encontro (match between two teams).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | How AI Could Change Southeast Asia's Elections 02.10.2026 8Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Google tests a refrigerator-sized satellite with AI chips in space, exploring future orbital data centers powered by solar energy. Also: An AI-assisted influence operation in Malaysia used fake accounts, fabricated documents and targeted data, raising concerns about future election risks.Hoje: Google testa chips de IA no espaço · Os riscos da IA nas eleições da Malásia.Today’s European Portuguese focus: podem + infinitivo = can or may + infinitive. Vocabulary: A desinformação (disinformation), A manipulação (manipulation), A preocupação (concern).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why Nikon Is Rechecking a Scientific Video 01.10.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nikon is re-evaluating a prize-winning microscope video after scientists questioned whether artificial intelligence changed the scientific image. Also: Georgia Tech researchers develop a network that sends signals between medical implants through body tissue, reducing the need for antennas and energy.Hoje: Nikon reavalia vídeo científico vencedor · Rede envia sinais entre implantes pelo corpo.Today’s European Portuguese focus: podem ser injetados, can be injected = can be injected. Vocabulary: o tamanho (size), a largura (width), a espessura (thickness).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Luxury Apartments Found Inside an Indonesian Prison 30.09.2026 10Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Oura postpones its US stock-market listing, which could have valued the company at $15 billion. Also: Five Indonesian prison officials are suspended after more than ten luxury apartment-style units are found inside Cibinong prison.Hoje: A Oura adia a entrada na bolsa · Apartamentos de luxo descobertos numa prisão.Today’s European Portuguese focus: não anunciou = did not announce. Vocabulary: o recluso (prisoner or inmate), a instalação (facility), o funcionário (employee or official).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why South Korea Is Angry With Ukraine 29.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The UK government plans help for people buying their first home, but the policy could push house prices higher. Also: South Korea summons Ukraine's acting ambassador after Kyiv publicly reveals the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.Hoje: Ajuda para comprar a primeira casa · Seul protesta contra a Ucrânia.Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be in the process of doing something. Vocabulary: a entrada (down payment), a habitação (housing or home), construir (to build).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | US Wins Its 11th Presidents Cup After Comeback 28.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The United States complete a comeback to win their 11th successive Presidents Cup. Also: An avalanche hits a climbing group in Nepal, with two bodies found and around a dozen people missing.Hoje: Estados Unidos conseguem uma grande reviravolta · Dois corpos encontrados após avalanche nos Himalaias.Today’s European Portuguese focus: tivessem mudado de lado, had changed sides = had changed sides. Vocabulary: reviravolta (comeback or unexpected change), buraco (hole), tacada (shot).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why Lula Is Blocking Brazil's Sports Betting 27.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Tesla starts high-volume production of its Semi electric truck, but limited charging infrastructure remains a major obstacle. Also: Brazilian President Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting to tackle debt and addiction, though Congress must approve the order.Hoje: A Tesla começa a produzir o camião Semi · Lula proíbe as apostas desportivas.Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que tomou = said that he/she took. Vocabulary: o carregador (charger), a autonomia (range or operating time), a dívida (debt).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Why Ebola Is Hard to Stop in DR Congo 26.09.2026 11Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ebola spreads to two new health zones in DR Congo as conflict, displacement and limited contact tracing hinder the response. Also: Hurricane Polo returns to Category 5 strength off Mexico, bringing risks of flooding, landslides and dangerous coastal conditions.Hoje: O surto chega a novas zonas de saúde · O furacão Polo volta à categoria 5.Today’s European Portuguese focus: deverá aproximar-se = should approach / is expected to approach. Vocabulary: o surto (outbreak), a fronteira (border), o abrigo (shelter).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products 25.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Lowe's partners with DoorDash and Alphabet's Wing to deliver over 100 home improvement products by drone, sometimes within 20 minutes. Also: The US Senate again rejects a resolution limiting military action related to the Iran war, with a 49–50 vote.Hoje: Lowe’s lança entregas de produtos por drones · Senado rejeita resolução sobre guerra no Irão.Today’s European Portuguese focus: chegar = to arrive or reach. Vocabulary: entrega (delivery), encomenda (package or order), raio (radius).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.? 24.09.2026 8Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Ukraine may sign a major drone defense deal with the United States, and the talks highlight how Ukrainian drone technology could help protect U.S. bases and strengthen American. Also: Former NASA chief Bill Nelson warns that China wants to dominate space, linking that rivalry to the 2023 Chinese balloon incident and NASA's role in helping the U.S. military.Hoje: Acordo de drones com os EUA · Aviso de Nelson sobre a China.Today’s European Portuguese focus: está pronta para assinar, is ready to sign = is ready to sign. Vocabulary: o acordo (deal), a parceria (partnership), o financiamento (funding).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans? 23.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A family keeps asking for justice after a grand jury found no criminal charges in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota is training humanoid robots with factory workers while saying humans will not be replaced.Hoje: Família insiste em justiça · Toyota treina robots com pessoas.Today’s European Portuguese focus: não vão desistir = they will not give up. Vocabulary: acusação (charge), júri (jury), provas (evidence).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs? 22.09.2026 8Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Nissan wants to boost U.S. production as it launches the new Rogue hybrid, with a third shift possibly bringing more jobs. Also: More than 20 countries back human control over AI, with leaders warning about risks and calling for common rules.Hoje: Nissan quer mais produção nos EUA · IA sob controlo humano.Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar + particípio passado, to be in a state of being done / in progress = to be in a state of being done / in progress. Vocabulary: o turno (shift), a salvaguarda (safeguard), o controlo (control).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock? 21.09.2026 8Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Canadian dairy farmers are hit by a 50% US tariff, and milk sales into the United States stall fast because the milk cannot simply wait or be redirected overnight. Also: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears, calling them doomsday narratives and arguing that responsible development matters more than panic.Hoje: Tarifas travam leite canadiano · Huang rejeita cenários de fim do mundo.Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode ser vendido noutro mercado, can be sold in another market = can be sold in another market. Vocabulary: o leite (milk), a procura (demand), o rebanho (herd).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center? 20.09.2026 7Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Hundreds of activists form a human chain outside the Kennedy Center and demand Trump be removed as chairman after threats to demolish parts of it. Also: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters are turned away from the White House after Trump says they are banned immediately.Hoje: Cadeia humana no Kennedy Center · Jornalistas barrados na Casa Branca.Today’s European Portuguese focus: tinham sido retirados - had been removed = had been removed. Vocabulary: cadeia (chain), crachá (badge), tomada de controlo (takeover).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit? 19.09.2026 8Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins in London wearing a custom full-body speed suit and gets a crown. Also: The FAA plans an AI system to help manage crowded air traffic around Washington, DC.Hoje: Hodgkinson vence com fato especial · FAA testa IA para o tráfego aéreo.Today’s European Portuguese focus: não vai mudar os procedimentos dos controladores (will not change the = will not change the controllers' procedures. Vocabulary: o tráfego (traffic), o conflito (conflict), a capacidade (capacity).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years 18.09.2026 7Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Scientists identify a new wild cat in Bolivia after more than 100 years, after a local family kept it as a pet and later wildlife experts confirmed it was a rare living feline. Also: Asian countries are sending more ships through the Arctic as Red Sea and other trade chokepoints become riskier, with South Korea already completing a Europe route and India and.Hoje: Nova espécie de gato selvagem na Bolívia · Rotas comerciais ganham pelo Árctico.Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a + infinitivo, an action happening now or in this period = to be doing / to be in the process of. Vocabulary: a equipa (the team), o comportamento (the behavior), o habitat (the habitat).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032 17.09.2026 7Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Spain extends Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2032, showing confidence in the coach ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Also: Fuel prices jump in Syria, and protests spread as diesel and petrol costs hit daily life hard.Hoje: Espanha renova com de la Fuente · Aumento do combustível na Síria.Today’s European Portuguese focus: o acordo estava a ser finalizado, was being finalized = was being finalized. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), o troféu (trophy), o preço (price).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More 16.09.2026 7Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US war with Iran has already cost at least $38 billion, and the report says it could keep pushing inflation higher while weapons stocks stay low. Also: In Algeria, Amnesty International is urging the government to drop plans to expand the death penalty after deadly wildfires and fears of political repression.Hoje: Guerra com o Irão custa 38 mil milhões · Argélia debate pena de morte após incêndios.Today’s European Portuguese focus: antes de ser executado, before being executed = before being executed. Vocabulary: o fogo (fire), a morte (death), a pena (sentence; punishment).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  B1 European Portuguese News | China Pushes Back as AI Fear Grows 15.09.2026 9Min.

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: China rejects pressure to slow its AI industry while a spy chief warns the technology could threaten Communist Party rule. Also: Thames Water changes its giant reservoir plan in Oxfordshire amid local opposition and rising costs.Hoje: China rejeita alarmismo sobre IA · Thames Water muda plano do reservatório.Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo, to be doing / to be in the middle of doing = to be doing / to be in the middle of doing. Vocabulary: custo (cost), consulta (consultation), água (water).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.