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  B1 German News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype 18.08.2026 10min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Cialis is being promoted in wellness circles as a longevity drug, but the evidence is still only a link, not proof, and the episode explains why researchers say the claims are not. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers launch 1872, a factory startup that uses robots and AI to automate steel parts production, while the story also covers the growing need for skilled. Heute: Cialis als Mittel gegen Langlebigkeit? · Roboterfabrik für Stahlteile startet. Today’s German focus: brauchen + Infinitiv = need + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Fabrik (factory), die Fachkraft (skilled worker), die Automatisierung (automation). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-18
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  B1 German News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires? 17.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A fast-moving fire and a second blaze hit Salamina, forcing evacuations and a major firefighting effort. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sells at auction for a record $40 million, after earlier criticism of its design. Heute: Zwei Brände auf Salamina · Ferraris E-Auto bringt Rekordpreis. Today’s German focus: sich ausbreiten (to spread) = to spread. Vocabulary: das Feuer (fire), die Evakuierung (evacuation), sich ausbreiten (to spread). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-17
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  B1 German News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk? 16.08.2026 9min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Booksellers are seeing strange bulk orders, and many suspect the books are being used to train AI and then destroyed. Also: South Korea's president предлагает talks to officially end the long-frozen war with North Korea. Heute: Secondhand-Bücher gehen plötzlich weg · Südkorea will den Krieg beenden. Today’s German focus: hat vorgeschlagen = has proposed. Vocabulary: der Waffenstillstand (armistice), die Grenze (border), die Spannungen (tensions). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-16
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  B1 German News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs 15.08.2026 7min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A new White House report says more than 40 countries helped China reroute goods to avoid higher US tariffs, raising a major trade fight before Trump meets Xi. Also: An investigation finds Instagram profiles promoting the Ceuta crossing as easy and safe while also offering paid advice and sharing migrants through private groups. Heute: China umgeht US-Zölle über Länder · Instagram-Profile locken nach Ceuta. Today’s German focus: anbieten = to offer. Vocabulary: die Grenze (the border), die Hilfe (help), das Konto (account). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-15
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  B1 German News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops 14.08.2026 7min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube drops so low it can no longer cool the reactors, cutting off a major source of electricity. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes during a defense drill, showing how the country prepares for a possible conflict. Heute: Rumäniens einziges Atomkraftwerk stoppt · Taiwan drosselt mobiles Internet. Today’s German focus: wurde abgeschaltet = was shut down. Vocabulary: der Wasserstand (water level), abschalten (to shut down), die Kühlung (cooling). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-14
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  B1 German News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe 13.08.2026 9min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware lineup, including the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag, with more focus on AI than big design changes. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue teams still searching and the president declaring a state of disaster. Heute: Google zeigt neue Hardware für 2026 · Fähre kentert auf dem Lake Kariba. Today’s German focus: hat erklärt = has declared. Vocabulary: die Fähre (ferry), der Passagier (passenger), der Notstand (state of emergency). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-13
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  B1 German News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going? 12.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Researchers measure extreme heat hour by hour and find far more hot hours than daily averages suggest, with summer heat hours rising fast. Also: Google says Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly active users, but the surge may face questions as the product spreads across more of Google. Heute: Hitze Stunde für Stunde messen · Gemini erreicht eine Milliarde Nutzer. Today’s German focus: wird erhöht = is increased. Vocabulary: Hitze (heat), Stunde (hour), Durchschnitt (average). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-12
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  B1 German News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge? 11.08.2026 7min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Shein's low-price model is under pressure as tariffs, new fees, and higher prices hurt sales and profits in the U.S. and could do the same in Europe. Also: Fire crews and helicopters are battling major wildfires across Indonesia, where dry conditions, strong wind, and El Niño are making the blazes harder to control. Heute: Shein kämpft mit höheren Preisen · Große Brände in Indonesien. Today’s German focus: weil die Sicherheit wichtig ist (because safety is important) = because safety is important. Vocabulary: das Feuer (fire), die Trockenheit (dryness), der Wind (wind). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-11
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  B1 German News | Why Brent crude is rising again 10.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Brent crude is rising again as Iran's demands keep the Strait of Hormuz uncertain and traders stay nervous about global oil flows. Also: In Morocco, football chief Fouzi Lekjaa joins a party, and people wonder whether he is preparing for a bigger political role. Heute: Brent-Öl steigt wieder · Lekjaa weckt politische Fragen. Today’s German focus: geht nicht weiter = does not move forward / cannot continue. Vocabulary: Fass (barrel), Markt (market), Sanktion (sanction). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-10
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  B1 German News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record 09.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Perseverance is about to set a new record for distance driven on Mars, thanks to its autonomous navigation system and onboard computing power. Also: Typhoon Dolphin has knocked out power to tens of thousands of buildings in Okinawa and is now heading toward China's coast. Heute: Perseverance bricht Mars-Fahrrekord · Taifun Dolphin trifft Okinawa. Today’s German focus: wird bald einen Rekord brechen, will soon break a record = will soon break a record. Vocabulary: autonom (autonomous), die Navigation (navigation), die Rechenleistung (computing power). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-09
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  B1 German News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea? 08.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A new vaccine candidate may fight a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease, with early trial results showing strong effectiveness. Also: Three countries sign a mutual defense pact, raising questions about a new regional order and how binding the alliance really is. Heute: Neue Hoffnung gegen Durchfall · Dreiländer-Pakt für Verteidigung. Today’s German focus: war wirksam = was effective. Vocabulary: der Impfstoff (vaccine), die Studie (study), wirksam (effective). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-08
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  B1 German News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries 07.08.2026 9min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Airlines are warning passengers to be careful with lithium-ion batteries after a power bank overheated on a flight and crews had to act fast. Also: Floods in Mozambique destroyed farms and transport routes, leaving many families facing hunger as food supplies and prices worsened. Heute: Warum Batterien im Flugzeug warnen · Nach den Fluten folgt Hunger. Today’s German focus: müssen + Infinitiv, must / have to + infinitive = must / have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: die Ernte (harvest), der Vorrat (supply; stock), unpassierbar (impassable). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-07
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  B1 German News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait? 06.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Iran says it is close to a shipping route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz, but safe passage is still not guaranteed. Also: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer flu cases. Heute: Iran und Oman: Deal fast fertig · FDA gibt Moderna-Impfstoff frei. Today’s German focus: sein ... abgestimmt worden, had been coordinated/agreed on = had been coordinated/agreed on. Vocabulary: die Route (route), die Koordinaten (coordinates), die Gebühr (fee). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-06
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  B1 German News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes 05.08.2026 7min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: More than 170 migrants are rescued after their boat catches fire in the Channel, and the UK says everyone will be sent back to France. Also: A man is arrested on suspicion of arson in the Spokane wildfires after authorities link him to earlier fire investigations. Heute: Rettung nach Feuer im Ärmelkanal · Verdacht auf Brandstiftung in Spokane. Today’s German focus: unter Verdacht stehen = to be under suspicion. Vocabulary: die Brandstiftung (arson), der Verdacht (suspicion), die Ermittlungen (investigations). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-05
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  B1 German News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels 04.08.2026 9min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Why AI services are hard to price when token costs keep changing. Also: Why the Rhine has fallen to record low levels during Europe's drought. Heute: KI-Preise sind schwer zu machen · Rhein fällt auf Rekordtief. Today’s German focus: an etwas binden = to bind something to something. Vocabulary: der Pegel (water level), die Dürre (drought), extrem (extremely). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-04
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  B1 German News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen 03.08.2026 8min

  Learn German through today’s real news. Natural-pace German at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Japan and the US intervene together to stop the yen from falling. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, protests turn violent and overwhelm a makeshift clinic. Heute: Japan und USA stützen den Yen · Proteste überlasten Klinik in Kaschmir. Today’s German focus: würden ... nicht scheuen, would not hesitate to = would not hesitate to. Vocabulary: die Klinik (clinic), die Wunde (wound), die Angst (fear). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-03
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  B1 German News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair 02.08.2026 8min

  Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Spain's Ceuta crisis sparks political fights across Europe, as migrants return to Morocco and leaders argue over who should help and who is using the situation for politics. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds follows a red-hair project from Scotland to the United States, where new people get in touch and the collection turns into a bigger story about identity. Today’s German focus: ist ... gegangen = went / has gone. Vocabulary: die Grenze (the border), der Anstieg (the rise / increase), die Unterstützung (support). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-02
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  B1 German News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta 01.08.2026 9min

  Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Spain says around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, with Italy suspending free-movement rules and Spain's leader blaming traffickers. Also: Rescuers in Pakistan recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after an avalanche on Broad Peak, while others remain missing. Today’s German focus: zurückkehren = to return. Vocabulary: der Anstieg (increase), die Grenze (border), freiwillig (voluntarily). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-08-01
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  B1 German News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests 31.07.2026 9min

  Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models accessed three organisations during a cybersecurity test after a configuration error gave them internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated on Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward homes and tourist resorts, with firefighters among the dead. Today’s German focus: es geht um = it is about / the issue is. Vocabulary: evakuieren (to evacuate), die Böe (gust of wind), eindämmen (to contain / curb). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-31
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  B1 German News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks 30.07.2026 7min

  Build stronger German listening with real-world B1 news. In this episode: Japan's Kyushu region faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescue crews search rubble, thousands stay in evacuation centres, and officials warn more strong. Also: BTS say they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, in a move tied to a new Asian pop category, questions about language rules, and the band's long Grammy history. Today’s German focus: nicht nur ... sondern auch = not only ... but also. Vocabulary: das Beben (earthquake), das Nachbeben (aftershock), die Trümmer (rubble). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/german-b1-2026-07-30