Learn Spanish with Today's News | Simple A2 Español Listening Practice
Este podcast ofrece episodios diarios cortos en español claro y accesible para estudiantes de nivel A2. Cada episodio cubre dos noticias actuales con un repaso de vocabulario al final. Incluye transcripciones, traducciones y ejercicios en linguawire.com. Está producido con un flujo de trabajo asistido por IA, pero revisado por un hablante nativo.
Episodes
A2 Spanish News | IPCC Climate Report Could Be Delayed Until 2029
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In this episode: Houthi fighters threaten a swift, painful response if the US joins Saudi attacks in Yemen. Also: Countries including Saudi Arabia and Russia push to delay the IPCC climate report from 2028 to 2029.
Hoy: Los hutíes amenazan a Estados Unidos · El informe cli
A2 Spanish News | Why the EU Is Limiting Chinese Hybrid Cars
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In this episode: The European Union will limit hybrid vehicle imports from China to 350,000 per year. Also: A cyberattack raised refrigerator temperatures at hundreds of French supermarkets, damaging fresh and frozen food.
Hoy: La Unión Europea limita los vehículos híbrido
A2 Spanish News | Can Iran and the US Still Make Peace?
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In this episode: Iran says the US response to its peace conditions is inadequate as attacks hit airports in Riyadh and Sanaa. Also: The UK plans stronger cyber defences and calls on advanced AI companies to improve safety.
Hoy: Nuevo ataque contra el aeropuerto de Riad · E
A2 Spanish News | Messi Plays His Final Match for Argentina
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Sunday special: two stories from the Spanish-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: This week, Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, scoring once as the team beat Benin 3–0 in Buenos Aires. Also: This week, we visit Amazon's huge MEX6 distribution
A2 Spanish News | Shein UK Sales Reach £2.58 Billion
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In this episode: Nikon disqualifies a science-video winner after questions about AI use and names a new winner from Vietnam. Also: Shein's UK sales rise 26% to £2.58 billion, overtaking Asos and increasing pressure to change import rules.
Hoy: Nikon anuncia un nuevo ganado
A2 Spanish News | Amazon Leo Reaches 1,000 Satellites in Space Internet Race
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In this episode: Amazon Leo builds its 1,000th satellite and plans to offer commercial high-speed internet before the end of the year. Also: A UK study links Brexit, Covid lockdowns, the Ukraine invasion, and Liz Truss's mini-budget to lasting mental-health damage.
Hoy: Am
A2 Spanish News | Can Mistral's 1 Trillion-Parameter Model Challenge AI Giants?
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In this episode: Mistral presents Le Chonk, a free trillion-parameter model that can compete with leading models and be adapted by anyone. Also: A remote Antarctic island loses more than 680,000 chinstrap penguins as scientists link the decline to changes in ocean food cha
A2 Spanish 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 with IceCube, an Antarctic observatory that detects high-energy neutrinos from beyond our galaxy. Also: Giorgia Meloni applies to trademark her voice to protect it from AI deepfakes, submitti
A2 Spanish News | Brazil Election Heads to a Runoff After Close Vote
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In this episode: Norway proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens over privacy concerns. Also: Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first presidential round with 47% against Lula da Silva's 45%; both will face a runoff on 25 October.
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A2 Spanish News | Elfyn Evans Wins Britain's Rally Title After Final-Corner Drama
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: A proposed $31 billion datacentre near Dalby, Australia, raises concerns about energy, noise, jobs and the rural site.
Hoy: Evans gana
A2 Spanish News | Polymarket Takes $77,507 in Bank Failure Bets
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In this episode: Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold and earns an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. Also: Polymarket takes $77,507 in bets on whether major banks such as HSBC and Lloyds will fail this year.
Hoy: Tom Kim gana el oro y una exención · Ap
A2 Spanish News | G7 Releases 100 Million Barrels to Ease Fuel Prices
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In this episode: Researchers find censorship in Qwen, a popular Chinese AI model used by companies including Airbnb and Uber. Also: The G7 agrees to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to ease price pressures.
Hoy: Qwen y la censura en China · El G7 libera
A2 Spanish News | Why Google Is Sending AI Chips Into Space
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In this episode: Google launches a refrigerator-sized satellite to test four AI chips for future data centers in space. Also: Ataraxos beats a top Stratego player by guessing the identities of hidden pieces.
Hoy: Google lanza un satélite para IA · Ataraxos vence en Strateg
A2 Spanish News | Lilly's Three-Hormone Strategy Outperforms Tirzepatide Alone
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In this episode: Eli Lilly's experimental combination of eloralintide and tirzepatide produced more weight loss than tirzepatide alone in a Phase 2 trial, but more patients stopped because of side. Also: Nikon is reviewing a winning microscope video after scientists questi
A2 Spanish News | Why Spain Protests Helped an Elderly Tenant
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In this episode: A New York startup tests gene-editing tools on human embryos to correct inherited diseases, while safety and ethics concerns remain. Also: After large housing protests in Spain, an 87-year-old woman can return to her Madrid home with a lower rent.
Hoy: Una
A2 Spanish News | Nvidia Builds a Safety Net for AI Agents
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In this episode: Nvidia launches OpenShell, a security platform designed to control AI agents and stop them from entering systems without permission. Also: California will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered tobacco vapes to reduce plastic pollution and battery ris
A2 Spanish News | How Spain Won 17 Football Titles in Five Years
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In this episode: Spain reaches 17 world and European football titles in five years across men's and women's teams, with shared training and a consistent style helping explain the success. Also: More than 70% of Swiss voters reject a stricter neutrality proposal that would
A2 Spanish News | Wakefield Shock Wigan 33-6 to Reach First Final
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In this episode: Wakefield Trinity beat Wigan Warriors 33-6 to reach the Super League Grand Final for the first time. Also: TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduce new safety measures for teenagers.
Hoy: Wakefield llega por primera vez a la gran final ·
A2 Spanish News | Why Pope Leo XIV Fears AI Could Change Humanity
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In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence could damage humanity during his visit to France. Also: A new study finds no major or widespread job loss among recent college graduates.
Hoy: El papa advierte sobre la inteligencia artificial · No hay una gr
A2 Spanish News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites
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In this episode: The United States and China compete for limited sites at the Moon's south pole, where shadowed areas may contain water ice. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States during the third quarter, as Hyundai grows and Ford faces weaker sales and few
A2 Spanish News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome
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In this episode: Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at a military base with a red carpet, while the two countries extend a trade truce and keep major issues on the table. Also: Ofcom investigates whether Pornhub's new age checks really stop children from seeing adult content.
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A2 Spanish News | Can Aurora Reach Profitability by 2028?
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In this episode: Aurora wants 200 driverless trucks and hopes to turn a profit by 2028. Also: Meta's Muse tops the App Store as AI shopping takes off fast.
Hoy: Aurora busca ganar dinero en 2028 · Muse de Meta lidera la App Store.
Today’s Spanish focus: quiere crecer = wan
A2 Spanish News | Hundreds of Flights Disrupted by a Cut Fiber Line
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In this episode: Australia news live: Chalmers says 'monetised misogyny' fuelling DV; Bragg to propose using super to secure mortgages. Also: Hundreds of flights into Newark, New York, Philadelphia disrupted after Verizon fiber line cut.
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A2 Spanish News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s
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In this episode: Australia's long-term report forecasts more people living into their 90s, with higher life expectancy for women and men. Also: Chiltern Railways returns to public ownership, with more trains, extra seats, and new services planned.
Hoy: Más personas vivirán
A2 Spanish News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal?
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In this episode: Trump says the US has a security deal with Denmark over Greenland, but the details still leave questions about military presence, access, and sensitive investments. Also: Trump also says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissin
A2 Spanish News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On
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In this episode: Mbappé leaves Nike and signs a new deal with On, a big move for both sports brands. Also: A US poll shows people want AI to slow down, not stop, because they fear harm but still want progress.
Hoy: Mbappé cambia de marca · La IA preocupa a muchos.
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A2 Spanish News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control
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In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about big risks and says safety must come first. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a 1,700-year-old Odyssey fragment inside a library book.
Hoy: Carlos III alerta sobre la IA · Un fragmento de la Odisea aparece.
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A2 Spanish News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again
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In this episode: The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point after inflation stays high, and the change can make loans, credit cards, and big purchases more expensive. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an Assad-era terrorism court and clears its ruling
A2 Spanish News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania?
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In this episode: A suspected Russian drone enters Lithuanian airspace, and a NATO fighter jet shoots it down near Kaunas. Also: General Motors launches a new in-car software experience for its redesigned pickup trucks, with smarter controls and digital features.
Hoy: OTAN
A2 Spanish News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna
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In this episode: The US blocks Iran's nuclear chief from attending a Vienna conference after a visa is revoked and sanctions rules are enforced. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European security worries grow.
Hoy: Irán bloquea viaje a Viena ·
A2 Spanish News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback?
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In this episode: John Deere shows a self-repair service that fixes a tractor in minutes. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after six years away.
Hoy: John Deere arregla un tractor · Céline Dion vuelve a París.
Today’s Spanish focus: Los junté, I put them toge
A2 Spanish News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive?
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In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 to reach the Women's Basketball World Cup final, and their winning streak now stands at 35 games. Also: UK data shows AI may be hurting job prospects for computer science and economics graduates, especially in coding and software r
A2 Spanish News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory
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In this episode: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with Sabalenka chasing a rare third straight title. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the shofar's powerful sound becomes the focus of the Jewish New Year.
Hoy: Sabalenka y Rybakina van a
A2 Spanish News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing?
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In this episode: Macy's posts stronger sales, lifts its full-year outlook, and says its turnaround is starting to work. Also: Android adds a safer way to move logins between password managers on your phone.
Hoy: Macy's mejora sus ventas · Android mueve contraseñas.
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A2 Spanish News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win?
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In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals. Also: Researchers study ancient Indonesian skeletons for traces of betel nut use.
Hoy: Gauff gana tras salvar dos puntos · Nuevas pistas sobre nueces de betel.
Today’s Spanish focus: gan
A2 Spanish News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone?
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In this episode: Apple's September 9 event may reveal its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus, with the iPhone 18 also expected. Also: The European Union is losing billions as organised crime expands illegal cigarette factories and tax losses grow.
Hoy: Apple pre
A2 Spanish News | Why Rubio Is Visiting 3 Latin American Countries
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In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet new leaders and discuss security, earthquake response, and trade. Also: The TSA starts a new program that lets eligible PreCheck members enter airport gate areas without a flight ticket.
Hoy: Rubio
A2 Spanish News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People
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In this episode: A small town in Newfoundland opened shelters, food, and help for 7,000 stranded passengers after 38 planes landed there on 9/11. Also: Jamaica sends a petition to King Charles asking about slavery reparations and the lasting damage caused by that history.
A2 Spanish News | Is OpenAI Crossing the AI Line?
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In this episode: OpenAI says its new model may have crossed the AGI threshold, while experts warn about safety risks and a possible line being crossed. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in the Philippines after an arrest order over grave threat charges linked to remarks about
A2 Spanish News | Why This $650 Phone Is Made to Last
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In this episode: A Dutch company explains how its $650 phone is built to last and be easier to repair, with parts you can open, replace, and put back together. Also: Researchers complete a second full map of a fruit fly brain, helping science compare two connectomes and im
A2 Spanish News | Can India's Internet Handle One Weak Spot?
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In this episode: India's internet depends on a few submarine cables near Mumbai, so one coastal weak point could slow traffic and affect banks, exchanges, cloud services, and government networks. Also: France says it has had its hottest summer ever, with major heatwaves, e
A2 Spanish News | Google Avoids a Big Breakup in Court
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In this episode: A deadly shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building leaves two people dead, others injured, and police investigating. Also: A US judge lets Google keep AdX for now, while the company says it will appeal.
Hoy: Tiroteo mortal en Minneapolis · Google evita
A2 Spanish News | Ikea Cuts Prices as Shoppers Feel the Squeeze
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In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across hundreds of products in Europe to attract more customers, while sales have fallen and profits may take a hit. Also: A senior Army official resigns after repeated warnings to the White House about Hegseth, leaving a leadership gap in
A2 Spanish News | Turkmenistan Starts Fixing 8 Methane Leaks
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In this episode: Turkmenistan begins fixing eight big methane leaks at old oil and gas facilities, with UN alerts showing a fast climate impact. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a $4.3 billion mission with a huge camera to widen our view of the Universe.
Hoy:
A2 Spanish News | Can Australia Free Oscar Jenkins From Russia?
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In this episode: Australia is trying to help Oscar Jenkins leave Russia, while officials keep talking with Russian counterparts and avoid saying whether a prisoner swap is planned. Also: A test found that popular AI chatbots often pushed back against foreign propaganda bet
A2 Spanish News | Can Nepal Find the Thousands Still Missing?
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In this episode: In Nepal, rescuers keep working after a huge flood, while the death toll rises and more than 3,000 people remain missing. Also: In Western Australia, One Nation claims a byelection win in Secret Harbour and says politics is changing.
Hoy: Nepal busca a mil
A2 Spanish News | Can the UK Keep Up in the AI Race?
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In this episode: UK executives warn that slow 5G and weak mobile coverage could leave the country behind as AI traffic grows. Also: US consumers ask why tariff refunds go to importers and businesses, not to the people who paid higher prices.
Hoy: Reino Unido va atrás en 5G
A2 Spanish News | Can Ghana Keep Children Vaccinated Without US Aid?
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In this episode: Ghana faces a $78.2 million health gap after USAID cuts, putting child immunisation, rural vaccine delivery, and cold-chain transport under pressure. Also: More than 80 performers in the UK ask for a clear legal right over their voices as AI voice cloning
A2 Spanish News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to lower tensions and reopen talks between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could put millions of American jobs at risk.
Hoy: Catar va a Teherán · Gates advierte sobre la IA.
Today’s Spanish fo
A2 Spanish News | Can Qatar Help Restart US-Iran Talks?
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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to ease tensions and revive US-Iran dialogue. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could quickly reshape work and put many American jobs at risk.
Hoy: Catar visita Teherán por diálogo · Gates alerta sobre la IA y el trabajo.
A2 Spanish News | Why Anwar's Taiwan Remarks Matter for Malaysia
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In this episode: Malaysia's leader says Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's non-aligned stance and closer ties to Beijing. Also: After last year's blackout in Spain and Portugal, companies are buying battery backup to keep factories and vital sys
A2 Spanish News | Can OpenAI Slow Down AI Before It Gets Risky?
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In this episode: A major AI company slows development to strengthen safety, after troubling test runs and a two-week pause on one model. Also: France and Saudi Arabia approve a huge plan for three theme parks near Paris, including a manga park inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
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A2 Spanish News | One 9/11 Victim Is Identified After 25 Years
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In this episode: New York identifies a 9/11 victim using genetic genealogy, after 25 years and many still unnamed. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission because conditions are not yet right.
Hoy: Nueva York identifica otra víctima del 11-S · China retrasa la misión
A2 Spanish News | Mice Lose Synapses but Keep Their Memories
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In this episode: Scientists put mice into a hibernation-like state and found they lost more than half their synapses, yet the mice still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are set to play US Open mixed doubles together after wildcard en
A2 Spanish News | Japan Executes Man for Killing 5 People
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In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people and sparks debate over death penalty transparency. Also: Australia passes a law forcing big tech companies to pay or make deals for news content.
Hoy: Japón ejecuta a un hombre por cinco muertes · Austr
A2 Spanish News | Brazil's Big AI Bet Faces US-China Balancing Act
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In this episode: Brazil is splitting a huge AI investment between US and Chinese tech, building a supercomputer and trying to avoid relying on just one country. Also: The DRC will receive 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as Ebola cases rise, with some shots set aside for a late
A2 Spanish News | Israel Faces a Big Wave of Emigration
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In this episode: Amazon wants to expand Prime Air delivery drones to nearly 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026, with faster deliveries but more noise concerns. Also: A growing wave of Israelis is leaving the country before elections, driven by political uncertainty, s
A2 Spanish News | Unitree Shares Jump Over 600% on Market Debut
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In this episode: Unitree Robotics makes a huge stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares jumping more than 600% as investors react to humanoid robots, strong sales, and China's tech ambitions. Also: AI music platforms Suno and Udio raise a big question: who gets paid whe
A2 Spanish News | Can Petlibro Win Back Pet Owners After Outage?
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In this episode: Petlibro explains an outage that stopped users from controlling smart feeders and, in some cases, left pets hungry. Also: Cities are changing data center rules as protests grow over power bills, water, and local impacts.
Hoy: Petlibro aclara la avería · Ci
A2 Spanish News | Hawaii Faces Flooding After Lala Weakens
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In this episode: Hurricane Lala weakens but still brings heavy rain, flooding, damage, and rescue efforts across Hawaii. Also: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo keeps growing fast, with deaths and infections reaching new highs.
Hoy: Lala deja lluvia e inundacio
A2 Spanish News | Why Electric Bikes Are Catching On in Nigeria
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In this episode: Electric motorcycles are spreading in Gombe as riders try to save on fuel and maintenance costs. Also: Liechtenstein changes royal succession so the first-born child can inherit, whether girl or boy.
Hoy: Motos eléctricas en Gombe · Liechtenstein cambia la
A2 Spanish News | Can Zambia Finish Counting After Violence?
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In this episode: Zambia's election count resumes after a pause over attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots. Also: A new electric aircraft test flight lasted nearly half an hour and used just $5 of electricity.
Hoy: Zambia reanuda el conteo · Avión eléctrico vue
A2 Spanish News | Can South Korea's Kospi Keep Its Wild Ride Going?
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In this episode: A Korean bank worker loses $14,000 as Kospi swings hard and investors face steep losses. Also: Millions in Spain watch the country's first total solar eclipse in over a century.
Hoy: Kospi sigue con grandes cambios · España ve un eclipse total raro.
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A2 Spanish News | Can WHO Stop the Ebola Outbreak?
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In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo may become the deadliest ever, with over 4,300 cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report the strongest evidence yet that glueballs, a very elusive particle, may really exist.
Hoy: La OMS alerta sobre el
A2 Spanish News | Can One Midwife Help Black Moms and Babies?
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In this episode: Zambia votes in a big election as people question whether reforms have made everyday life better. Also: A Black midwife in Alabama travels long distances to help mothers and babies in care deserts.
Hoy: Zambia vota con la economía en presión · Una comadron
A2 Spanish News | Can Nvidia Turn $500bn Into AI Growth?
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In this episode: Nvidia raises $500bn with major investors to fund AI infrastructure, including data centres, chip factories, and cooling systems. Also: Chinese courts support some workers replaced by AI, but many people still fear job loss and weak job markets.
Hoy: Nvidi
A2 Spanish News | Demi Vollering Wins the Tour Again
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In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Tour de France for a second time, taking the final stage and extending her overall lead. Also: Divers discover an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, with hundreds of amphorae and a cargo more than 2,000 years old.
Hoy: Demi Volleri
A2 Spanish News | Will Wednesday's Solar Eclipse Reach Your Area?
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In this episode: A solar eclipse is coming on Wednesday, with total and partial views across parts of Europe and the United States. Also: Paris is tightening e-scooter rules, making helmets and reflective vests mandatory or riders face fines.
Hoy: Eclipse solar el miércole
A2 Spanish News | Can the Ebola Vaccine Help Stop the DRC Outbreak?
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In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC top 4,000, and the WHO wants a full trial of the approved Ervebo vaccine to see if it can help against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense agreement that treats an attack on one as an attack
A2 Spanish News | Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million
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In this episode: Savers Value Village launches an AI tool to help set prices for second-hand clothes, aiming for more consistent and lower pricing across pilot stores. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change parts of Facebook and Instagram after
A2 Spanish News | Seven Beluga Whales Arrive in Texas
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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases and mostly mild side effects. Also: Seven more rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas from a closed Canadian park, completing anoth
A2 Spanish News | Spain's Ceuta Crisis Pushes EU to Back Its Response
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In this episode: The EU praises Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis and discusses pressure from other member states. Also: French wildfires uncover hundreds of old World War Two shells and explosions in Le Porge.
Hoy: La UE elogia la respuesta rápida · Incendios descubren
A2 Spanish News | Nepal Mourns Climber Nirmal Purja After Avalanche
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In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after an avalanche kills an expedition on Broad Peak. Also: US health officials confirm the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak spreading across many states.
Hoy: Nepal despide a Nirmal Purja · EE. UU. confirm
A2 Spanish News | Can the US and Iran Still Make a Deal?
Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Clear, steady Spanish at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump says talks with Iran could begin on Monday, after he said he halted planned strikes and regional markets reacted. Also: A Malaysian teenager goes on trial for the alleged murder of a schoolmate, in a case tied to social media and harsh penalties.
Hoy
A2 Spanish News | Italy Faces Highest Heat Alert in 25 Cities
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Italy puts 25 of its 27 major cities on the highest heat alert, with people told to stay indoors, drink fluids, and avoid direct sun. Also: Uganda's last Ebola patient leaves hospital while the outbreak in DR Congo reaches 1,500 deaths and spreads faster.
Today’s Spanish focus: evitar + sustantivo o infinitivo
A2 Spanish News | Peru's Ex-President Walks Free After 15-Year Sentence
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: FIFA says it is not 'selling football' and will keep consulting on a controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors. Also: Peru's constitutional court overturns a 15-year sentence, and former President Ollanta Humala walks out of jail in Lima.
Today’s Spanish focus: seguir con — to cont
A2 Spanish News | Claude AI Hacked Three Firms in Tests
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models entered three companies during a controlled cybersecurity test after a configuration error gave them internet access. Also: Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, with at least 15 people drowned in the attempt.
Today’s Spanish focus:
A2 Spanish News | Will Trump Put New Controls on AI?
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump says his government is considering more controls on AI tools after recent cybersecurity incidents, while stressing the US should still lead and not fall behind China. Also: Australia is taking Telegram to court over alleged pro-terror material left online, with a possible A$54.6 million fine and a disput
A2 Spanish News | Japan's Kyushu Island Quake Hits Homes and Power
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: A strong earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and leaving more than 40,000 households without power. Also: Ariana Grande is suing two unidentified hackers after unreleased music and studio footage were allegedly leaked and sold online.
Today’s Spanish focus: hubo =
A2 Spanish News | Why Oil Prices Fell After US and Iran Paused Attacks
Improve your Spanish with slow news for A2 listening practice.
In this episode: Two Dutch nationals are banned from returning to Indonesia after Bali authorities say they organised a run without a permit and may have discriminated against locals. Also: Oil prices drop sharply after the US and Iran pause attacks, easing fears about the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
Today’s Spanish foc
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