Learn French B1 with News | French Listening Practice
Learn French B1 with News is a daily 10-minute podcast that helps intermediate learners improve their French listening skills using real-world news. Each episode includes essential B1 vocabulary, natural spoken French, and simple grammar explanations. The podcast is designed to help learners move towards B2 level while staying informed about global events. New episodes are released every morning.
Episodes
B1 French News | IPCC Climate Report Could Move From 2028 to 2029
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In this episode: Russian ballistic missiles hit a power plant and an apartment building in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring 13, after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: Countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are pressing to delay the IPCC's AR7 climate report from 20
B1 French News | Why the EU Is Limiting Chinese Hybrid Cars
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In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three Houthi missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, while the attacks keep the capital's airport closed. Also: The EU will limit Chinese hybrid-vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year, aiming to reduce China's market shar
B1 French News | Sailors Offered Five Times Their Pay to Cross Hormuz
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In this episode: Sailors are offered up to five times their usual pay to cross the dangerous Strait of Hormuz. Also: At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, die after a boat capsizes off Djibouti.
Aujourd'hui : Des marins très bien payés pour traverser Ormuz · Un naufra
B1 French News | Mira Nair Receives a Career Award in Geneva
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Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Monaco opened usually restricted cultural spaces during European Heritage Days, attracting nearly 2,900 visitors. Also: The Geneva International Film Festival announced a career aw
B1 French News | A Giant Waterlily Hidden in Colombia Faces Extinction
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In this episode: A photo on Instagram helps scientists discover a new giant waterlily species in Colombia, but it is already critically endangered. Also: NASA calls on American companies to develop private space stations that could replace the International Space Station from
B1 French News | Samsung Forecasts $80bn Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars
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In this episode: Samsung forecasts record profits as demand for AI memory chips drives its quarterly earnings higher. Also: Google unveils Gemini, an AI agent that can handle workplace tasks across its apps and other services.
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B1 French News | Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenges Big AI
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In this episode: Mistral presents Le Chonk, a one-trillion-parameter open-weight model designed to compete with leading American and Chinese models. Also: A remote Antarctic island loses more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins as climate-linked ocean changes disrupt their food s
B1 French News | Why Giorgia Meloni Is Trademarking Her Voice
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In this episode: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube and high-energy neutrinos. Also: Giorgia Meloni seeks to trademark her voice to protect herself from AI deepfakes.
Aujourd'hui : Francis Halzen reçoit le prix Nobel de physique · Gior
B1 French News | Brazil's Election Heads for a Close Runoff
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads Lula in Brazil's presidential election first round, setting up a runoff on 25 October.
Aujourd'hui : La Norvège veut limiter les
B1 French News | Anthropic's $31 Billion AI Datacentre Faces Local Resistance
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first world rally title after rival Oliver Solberg crashes near the finish in Italy. Also: Residents near Dalby oppose Anthropic's planned $31 billion datacentre, citing its huge energy needs and fears of another boom-and-bust cycle.
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B1 French News | Why Is OpenAI Reviewing 50 Petabytes of Data?
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In this episode: OpenAI reviews 50 petabytes of data after agents accessed Australian government websites without authorisation, costing more than $500,000 per day. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising funds for motor neurone disease caus
B1 French News | Why Alibaba's Qwen AI Avoids Sensitive Topics
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In this episode: Researchers say Alibaba's Qwen AI avoids sensitive topics and presents China-friendly views, despite being downloaded more than three billion times. Also: Uzbekistan wins the 2026 Chess Olympiad with 20 of 22 match points, while 11-year-old English player Siv
B1 French News | How AI Could Change Southeast Asia's Elections
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In this episode: Google tests a refrigerator-sized satellite with AI chips for possible data centers in space. Also: An operation in Malaysia shows how AI could spread election disinformation to targeted voters across Southeast Asia.
Aujourd'hui : Google teste un satellite da
B1 French News | Why Nikon Is Rechecking a Scientific Video
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In this episode: Nikon rechecks a winning scientific video after scientists question whether AI created some of its images. Also: Georgia Tech researchers develop an implant network that sends electrical signals through human tissue instead of radio waves.
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B1 French News | Luxury Apartments Found Inside an Indonesian Prison
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In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing, which could have valued the company at $15 billion. Also: Five Indonesian prison officials are suspended after luxury apartment-style residences are discovered at Cibinong prison.
Aujourd'hui : Oura verschie
B1 French News | Why South Korea Is Angry With Ukraine
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In this episode: The UK plans to reduce the deposit needed for first-time home buyers, but the measure could push prices higher. Also: South Korea summons Ukraine's acting ambassador after Kyiv publicly announces the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers.
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B1 French News | US Wins Its 11th Presidents Cup After Comeback
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In this episode: The United States comes from three points behind to win its 11th successive Presidents Cup, 17-13. Also: An avalanche hits a base camp in Nepal; two bodies are found and around a dozen people remain missing.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis remportent leur onzièm
B1 French News | Why Lula Is Blocking Brazil's Sports Betting
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In this episode: Tesla starts producing its electric Semi, but limited charging infrastructure and high costs remain major obstacles. Also: Brazilian President Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting to address family debt, addiction, and political pressure before the election.
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B1 French News | Why Ebola Is Hard to Stop in DR Congo
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In this episode: Ebola spreads to two new health zones in DR Congo as conflict, displacement, and missing contacts make control difficult. Also: Hurricane Polo regains Category 5 strength near Mexico but is expected to weaken before reaching the coast, while rain and flooding
B1 French News | Lowe's Drones Deliver Over 100 Home Improvement Products
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In this episode: Lowe's launches a DoorDash and Wing drone delivery pilot in North Carolina, offering over 100 home improvement products in as little as 20 minutes. Also: The US Senate again rejects an Iran war powers resolution as some Republicans criticize the war but remai
B1 French News | Can Ukraine's Drone Tech Help the U.S.?
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In this episode: Ukraine may sign a major drone-defense deal with the US, with testing and production of Ukrainian tech potentially expanding in America, and with lessons from drone threats in the. Also: A former NASA chief warns that China wants to dominate space, linking th
B1 French News | Can Toyota's 400,000 Robots Work With Humans?
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In this episode: A Mississippi family keeps demanding answers after a grand jury says no criminal charges are warranted in Nolan Wells' death. Also: Toyota is training humanoid robots with workers, while saying the robots are meant to coexist with humans, not replace them.
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B1 French News | Can Nissan Create More U.S. Jobs?
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In this episode: Nissan wants to raise U.S. production with the new Rogue hybrid, which could mean more shifts and more jobs in Tennessee. Also: More than 20 countries, led by Australia, call for human oversight and control of artificial intelligence.
Aujourd'hui : Nissan veu
B1 French News | Can Canadian Dairy Farmers Absorb Trump's Tariff Shock?
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In this episode: Trump's 50% tariff is stalling Canadian dairy sales to the US, forcing farmers to rethink what happens when milk can't be redirected overnight. Also: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang pushes back hard against extinction fears, calling the latest AI doomsday warnings e
B1 French News | Can Protesters Save the Kennedy Center?
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In this episode: Hundreds of activists form a human chain outside the Kennedy Center and push back against Trump's threats to close or demolish parts of it. Also: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters are denied White House access after Trump says their outlets are banned.
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B1 French News | Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in a Speed Suit?
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In this episode: Keely Hodgkinson wins the 800m in London in a custom black speed suit, then receives a Tiffany crown. Also: The FAA tests an AI tool called SMART to help manage crowded air traffic around Washington before a wider rollout.
Aujourd'hui : Hodgkinson gagne en co
B1 French News | New Cat Species Found After 100 Years
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In this episode: Scientists identify a tiny wild cat in Bolivia that was first kept as a pet, then recognized as a rare new feline species after DNA checks and a wildlife rescue. Also: Asian countries are using Arctic shipping routes more as pressure grows on southern chokepo
B1 French News | Luis de la Fuente Stays to Lead Spain to 2032
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In this episode: Spain keeps Luis de la Fuente as coach until 2032 after a contract extension that follows major recent titles and points toward the 2030 World Cup. Also: Fuel prices jump sharply in Syria, with diesel and petrol hikes sparking protests, road blockades, and mo
B1 French News | The Iran War Leaves the US Paying More
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In this episode: The war with Iran has already cost the US at least $38 billion, and it could keep pushing inflation higher for American households while depleted weapons stocks may take years to. Also: In Algeria, rights groups are urging the government to drop plans to expa
B1 French News | China Pushes Back as AI Fear Grows
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In this episode: China pushes back at calls to slow AI while its spy chief warns the technology could threaten Communist Party rule. Also: Thames Water redraws its planned mega-reservoir in Oxfordshire, opening a new consultation as costs and opposition grow.
Aujourd'hui : La
B1 French News | Can the Strait of Hormuz Stay Open?
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In this episode: A commercial Iranian ship is hit near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh worries about shipping routes and oil flows. Also: Brics leaders meet in Delhi and show a cautious unity, but the Iran war exposes deep divisions.
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B1 French News | Saudi Arabia's Oil Route Is Shut After Drone Attack
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In this episode: Xi Jinping gets a red-carpet welcome in Delhi at a Brics summit, as China and India signal a thaw while still competing for influence. Also: Saudi Arabia closes a key oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq hit the route, raising new pressure on global o
B1 French News | Lawyer Fined for Using ChatGPT in Murder Case
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In this episode: A New Mexico lawyer was fined and held in contempt after filing court papers with fake witnesses and false testimony made by ChatGPT. Also: New Zealand and South Africa meet in Baltimore in the final rugby test, a key preview for the 2031 World Cup in the US.
B1 French News | Could AI Get Smart Enough to Kill Us?
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In this episode: A former Anthropic researcher warns that advanced AI could become a real threat to humanity. Also: UN peacekeepers accompany NPR behind Israeli lines in southern Lebanon and see the destruction firsthand.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA pourrait nous tuer · Des peacekeepe
B1 French News | Will Navigation Apps Keep the Mercator Map?
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In this episode: A UN map resolution may not change the Mercator view in navigation apps, despite wide support for Equal Earth. Also: A study links maternal anaemia during pregnancy to smaller baby brains and possible later learning problems.
Aujourd'hui : Les applis gardent
B1 French News | Can the US Cripple Iran's Airline Sector?
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In this episode: The US adds new sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector and airline-linked companies, aiming to increase economic pressure on Tehran. Also: New York releases long-hidden 9/11 air-quality records, raising fresh questions about what officials knew and when.
B1 French News | Can AI Cure Cancer if Chips Run Short?
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In this episode: Arm's boss says AI could one day help cure cancer, but chip shortages are slowing the data centres that power it. Also: Hundreds of Burundians in Nairobi rush for documents and bus tickets as Kenya cracks down on small businesses run by foreigners.
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B1 French News | Why Texas Barbecue Is Going Halal
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In this episode: Muslim pitmasters are adding halal brisket, turkey, and lamb to Texas barbecue, and at least a dozen spots now serve halal meat. Also: New EU border checks may bring back longer queues as flexibility rules end, though some travelers to France may not see chan
B1 French News | Jaguar Land Rover Faces Thousands of Job Cuts
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In this episode: Jaguar Land Rover plans job cuts after falling sales, a cyber-attack, and US tariffs put pressure on the company. Also: An Argentine judge orders a Nazi-looted painting returned to the heir of Jewish collector Jacques Goudstikker.
Aujourd'hui : Jaguar Land Ro
B1 French News | Did the US Strike Kill a Wedding Party?
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In this episode: JD Vance says he is extremely skeptical that US strikes hit a wedding party in Iran, while Washington says no American military bases in the Middle East were hit after Iran's. Also: Global bond markets are wobbling as US debt, inflation fears, and higher oil
B1 French News | Can ChargePoint Keep Its 70% Surge Going?
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In this episode: ChargePoint's stock jumps more than 70% after better-than-expected quarterly results and a bullish outlook. Also: The Ig Nobel Prizes move from Boston to Zurich, with odd research, short speeches, and a very unusual ceremony.
Aujourd'hui : ChargePoint bondit
B1 French News | China's Emissions Fall as Oil Use Drops
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In this episode: China's carbon emissions fall by 1% as oil use drops and electric vehicles grow, with cleaner energy helping soften the shock from the Iran war. Also: Google launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks, while its Pro line remains paused and
B1 French News | Will the U.S. Win Support Against Iran?
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In this episode: An AI-heavy GE Appliances factory uses robots, cameras, and sensors to catch mistakes fast and boost quality. Also: The U.S. seeks wider backing for economic pressure on Iran, but China's role could decide how far the campaign goes.
Aujourd'hui : L’IA change
B1 French News | Messi Ends His Argentina Career
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In this episode: Andrew Bailey warns that AI could trigger a global economic slowdown and create major cybersecurity risks for financial systems. Also: Lionel Messi ends his international career after more than 20 years, after his father's death, as BBC Sport revisits his mos
B1 French News | Why Ollie Watkins's Villa Exit Feels So Sudden
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In this episode: Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in a £51m move, and explains why he never expected it to end this way. Also: Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile is charged with treason after a tense political standoff, with 17 others also accused.
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B1 French News | Pirates Die in Ship Rescue
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In this episode: Turkish and Somali forces free a cargo ship after a 10-day pirate standoff off Somalia. The operation kills 14 pirates and is tied to maritime security and anti-piracy cooperation. Also: Addisu Gobena wins the Sydney Marathon in a record time, while Peres Jep
B1 French News | Venezuelan Father Sent Far From His Family
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In this episode: Trump says the US and Venezuela have struck a huge oil deal, and he claims it could lower gas prices for Americans. Also: A Venezuelan father is deported from Texas to Liberia and ends up far from his wife and five-month-old son.
Aujourd'hui : Trump annonce u
B1 French News | Can This New Pill Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer?
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In this episode: Medicare's $50 obesity drug program is gaining traction, with CVS and Walgreens already filling about 100,000 prescriptions each. Also: The FDA approves daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer after trials show average survival rising from 6.6 months to 13.2 month
B1 French News | Can AI Defenses Stop a Cyberattack Surge?
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In this episode: Leading tech companies warn that AI-enabled cyberattacks could soon hit hospitals, firms, and other institutions, and they say the window to strengthen defenses may be only a few. Also: Thieves raid the Treasure of Villena in Spain in just four minutes, takin
B1 French News | Robots Break Records and Catch Fire
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In this episode: United Airlines plans new international routes to places like Okinawa and Sicily, betting that travelers still want more choice and direct links. Also: At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, sprinting robots beat human records, but others crashed, fell
B1 French News | Why the US Just Reversed a Syria Terror Label
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In this episode: The US removes Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, and Syria says the move could help recovery after 14 years of civil war. Also: China's factories and schools are quietly training the next wave of robots, with more than two million machines alrea
B1 French News | Can Kenya's AI Boom Leave Naivasha Short of Water?
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In this episode: A planned data centre near Naivasha raises fears about water pressure in a region already short on supply. Also: Ebola in the DRC has reached 5,515 confirmed cases, with deaths climbing and health teams under severe strain.
Aujourd'hui : Naivasha sous pressio
B1 French News | Can Coca-Cola Win the Custom Drink Race?
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In this episode: Coca-Cola is testing more customizable drinks and new machines, because customers and restaurants want more choice. Also: Humanoid robots are moving faster, and an expert explains why they are reaching a tipping point.
Aujourd'hui : Coca-Cola teste des boisso
B1 French News | Panama Canal Limits Ships as El Niño Tightens Water Supply
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In this episode: Waymo boosts lobbying as it fights Uber over robotaxi rules and fully driverless service. Also: Panama will reduce daily canal crossings because El Niño has cut rainfall and water supply.
Aujourd'hui : Waymo augmente son lobbying · Panama limite les navires.
B1 French News | RoboStore Makes Robots in the US After Ban
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In this episode: RoboStore is changing its strategy after US restrictions on foreign-made robots, and plans to build its own robots in Long Island in a 66,000-square-foot facility. Also: About 2,000 people in Washington, D.C. joined a blind tasting to compare jollof rice from
B1 French News | NASA's Swift Observatory Faces a Failed Rescue
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In this episode: NASA and Katalyst give up on rescuing the Swift space telescope after control problems stop the Link mission. Also: LinkedIn data shows women are still far less likely to get high-paying AI jobs or lead AI companies.
Aujourd'hui : NASA abandonne le sauvetage
B1 French News | At Least 30 Children May Have the Wrong Donors
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In this episode: Researchers found a hidden Copilot parameter that could let a malicious link bypass user consent and trigger data theft. Also: At least 30 children may have been conceived with the wrong sperm or egg donors in IVF cases in northern Cyprus.
Aujourd'hui : Copil
B1 French News | Cialis Faces Longevity Hype
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In this episode: A drug for erectile dysfunction is being promoted online as a longevity booster, but the evidence is still only observational. Also: Three former SpaceX engineers are building a robot-heavy steel factory to automate key parts production by 2027.
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B1 French News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires?
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In this episode: Two fires break out almost at the same time on Salamina, forcing firefighters to fight both fronts, evacuate hundreds of people by sea, and respond after two bodies are found. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sells at auction for $40 million, setting a
B1 French News | Why Are Secondhand Books Selling in Bulk?
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In this episode: Bookshops are seeing mysterious bulk orders, and the books may be used to train AI before being destroyed after scanning. Also: South Korea's president proposes talks with North Korea to officially end a war still technically active since 1953.
Aujourd'hui :
B1 French News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs
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In this episode: The White House says more than 40 countries helped China route goods through lower-tariff countries to dodge US duties, and the report lands before a planned Trump-Xi meeting. Also: Investigators found Instagram accounts that sell advice for crossing from Mor
B1 French News | Romania's Only Nuclear Plant Shuts After Danube Drops
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In this episode: Romania shuts its only nuclear plant after the Danube drops too low for cooling, and restart is not expected for ten days. Also: Taiwan slows mobile internet to text-only speed for 30 minutes during a defense drill tied to the Han Kuang exercises.
Aujourd'hui
B1 French News | At Least 44 Dead After Ferry Sinks in Zimbabwe
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In this episode: Google reveals its 2026 hardware lineup, with the Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag, and puts more emphasis on AI than big design changes. Also: At least 44 people die after a ferry sinks on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue efforts continuing and 77
B1 French News | Can Gemini's Big Growth Keep Going?
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In this episode: Researchers measure extreme heat hour by hour, revealing more hot hours per summer and a faster long-term rise. Also: Google says Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly users, but the episode asks whether that growth can keep going.
Aujourd'hui : La chaleur ext
B1 French News | Can Shein Keep Its Low-Price Edge?
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In this episode: Shein is under pressure as tariffs and new rules push prices up, raising doubts about its low-price model and U.S. and European sales. Also: Firefighters and helicopter crews are fighting major wildfires across Indonesia as dry weather and El Niño raise the r
B1 French News | Why Brent crude is rising again
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In this episode: Brent crude climbs as Iran's demands keep the Strait of Hormuz under pressure. Also: Morocco's football chief Fouzi Lekjaa joins a party before September elections.
Aujourd'hui : Le Brent remonte encore · Lekjaa entre en politique.
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B1 French News | How Perseverance Set a Mars Driving Record
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In this episode: Perseverance is about to set a new Mars driving record thanks to its autonomous navigation system. Also: Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, cutting power and forcing closures before moving toward China.
Aujourd'hui : Perseverance bat un record sur Mars · Un typhon
B1 French News | Can This Vaccine Stop Deadly Diarrhea?
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In this episode: A vaccine candidate showed 89% effectiveness against shigellosis in a clinical trial, offering hope against a deadly diarrheal disease that kills over a million people a year. Also: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, but experts
B1 French News | Why Airlines Are Warning About Lithium-Ion Batteries
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In this episode: Airlines are warning passengers after a battery pack overheated, caught fire, and forced crew to act fast. Also: In Mozambique, floods destroyed crops and roads, and many families now face a second crisis: hunger.
Aujourd'hui : Alerte sur les batteries en avi
B1 French News | Can Iran and Oman Reopen the Strait?
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In this episode: Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages. Also: FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.
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B1 French News | Spokane Wildfire Suspect Linked to Other Blazes
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In this episode: More than 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the Channel, with injuries and an investigation now underway. Also: Police in Spokane arrested an arson suspect linked to other fire probes as huge wildfires forced mass evacuations.
Aujourd'hui
B1 French News | Rhine Falls to Record Low Levels
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In this episode: AI companies are struggling to price paid services as token costs keep changing. Also: The Rhine hits record low levels, and drought is hurting river transport across Europe.
Aujourd'hui : Comment fixer le prix de l’IA · Le Rhin atteint des niveaux records ba
B1 French News | Japan and the US Step In to Save the Yen
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In this episode: Japan and the United States act together to stop the yen from falling, in a rare joint move after it hit a 40-year low. Also: In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violent protests in Rawalakot leave dozens dead and overwhelm a makeshift clinic.
Aujourd'hui : Le
B1 French News | What Kieran Dodds Found in America's Red Hair
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In this episode: Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta crossing, turning a sudden arrival into a political crisis, with deaths at sea and arguments over who caused it. Also: Photographer Kieran Dodds expanded his red-hair portrait project across the world and then noticed a surprising gap in his American subjects.
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B1 French News | Why 60,000 Migrants Reached Ceuta
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In this episode: Spain's prime minister blames traffickers after about 60,000 migrants arrive in Ceuta, and Italy responds by suspending Schengen free movement with Madrid. Also: Rescuers recover the body of US climber Mallory Geis after a deadly avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, while the search for others continues.
Today’s Fren
B1 French News | Anthropic's Claude Hacked Three Organisations in Tests
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In this episode: Anthropic says Claude AI entered the systems of three organisations during cybersecurity tests after a configuration error gave it internet access. Also: Thousands of people were evacuated in Crete as strong winds drove wildfires toward tourist resorts and villages.
Today’s French focus: contenir = to contain. Vocab
B1 French News | Japan Faces More Than 100 Aftershocks
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In this episode: Japan faces more than 100 aftershocks after a powerful quake, as rescuers search rubble in Kumamoto and officials warn of more strong tremors. Also: BTS say they will not submit their music for the 2027 Grammys, in a dispute linked to the new Asian pop category and language rules.
Today’s French focus: il ne soumett
B1 French News | Ecuador Police Fight Back Against Los Aguilas
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In this episode: Ecuador's police raid a gang-controlled neighbourhood, face corruption inside the system, and find hidden weapons while Los Aguilas keeps people silent through fear. Also: Kenyan authorities investigate the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants near Amboseli, sending tissue samples to laboratories to find out whether di
B1 French News | Bordeaux Wildfire Forces 300,000 to Flee
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In this episode: Residents near Bordeaux describe thick smoke, masks, and the stress of a wildfire that has forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Also: Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's, explains how it affects her daily life, and says she has not stopped working or living.
Today’s French focus: n'a pas arrêté de vivre = h
B1 French News | Luke Littler Smashes Taylor's Record Again
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In this episode: A Chinese chipmaker's stock jumps over 470% on its Shanghai debut, making it mainland China's most valuable listed company. Also: Luke Littler defends his World Matchplay title, beats Gerwyn Price 18-9, and breaks Phil Taylor's tournament and final average records.
Today’s French focus: vouloir + infinitif — to want
