Learn Spanish with Today's News | A1 Easy Slow Spanish for Beginners
Learn Spanish every day with real news - not repetitive drills. LinguaWire Spanish A1 delivers a short daily episode in very simple Spanish, designed for true beginners. Slow speech. Short sentences. Real global stories explained so beginners can actually follow along. Each episode covers two current news stories explained in beginner Spanish, with a vocabulary recap at the end.
Episodes
A1 Spanish News | Could Ukraine Lose US Intelligence Support?
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In this episode: The US warns Ukraine it could stop sharing military intelligence unless Ukraine stops long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls and safer testing to prevent cyberattacks
A1 Spanish News | Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile as Riyadh Airport Stays Closed
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In this episode: Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a missile aimed at Riyadh as the airport stays closed until Saturday. Also: The European Union will limit Chinese hybrid-car imports to 350,000 vehicles a year from December.
Hoy: Arabia Saudí para un misil hacia Riad · La Un
A1 Spanish News | Why 18,000 Finance Leaders Are Meeting in Bangkok
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In this episode: Russia attacks power plants in Ukraine after Trump announces an energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok as war, energy prices, debt, and interest rates dominate discussions.
Today’s Spanish focus: pagar = to
A1 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 in Buenos Aires, scoring once as Argentina beat Benin 3–0. Also: This week, LinguaWire visited MEX6, Amazon's largest
A1 Spanish News | Why Vietnam Has a New Microscopy Video Winner
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In this episode: A Spanish museum builds a full-size Cray-1 replica using 30 Mac Minis, mostly from 2012. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes the new Nikon Small World in Motion winner after the original winner is disqualified over AI concerns.
Hoy: Réplica del Cray-1 co
A1 Spanish News | Why England Is Hosting Netball's Biggest Event Again
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In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI agent that can handle workplace tasks and create smaller agents. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup in Manchester in 2031, for the fourth time.
Hoy: Google presenta el agente Gemini · Inglaterra será sede del Mundial
A1 Spanish News | Google Maps Helps Drivers Find Cheaper Fuel
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In this episode: Google Maps now shows petrol and diesel prices at UK forecourts, helping drivers compare cheaper fuel. Also: Scientists study a rare Chinese fossil showing that a Jurassic mammal could chew, swallow food, and drink its mother's milk.
Hoy: Google Maps muestra
A1 Spanish News | How Antarctic Ice Helped Win a Nobel Prize
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In this episode: British Airways will redesign its Airbus A380 with more business-class seats and fewer economy seats. Also: Physicist Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize for his work with the IceCube observatory in Antarctica.
Hoy: British Airways cambia sus aviones · Franc
A1 Spanish News | Why Norway Wants to Ban AI Glasses in Public
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In this episode: Norway proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in public places because they can record people without their knowledge. Also: Young Americans are watching more English Premier League football, with viewership up 20 percent after the World Cup.
Hoy: Noruega pr
A1 Spanish News | Elfyn Evans Wins After Rival Crashes at the Finish
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins the world rally championship after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish in Sardinia. Also: The UK car industry faces a difficult choice between Chinese vehicles and the European market.
Hoy: Evans gana el campeonato mundial de
A1 Spanish News | Kevin Sinfield Runs Seven Ultramarathons for MND
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In this episode: Rome cracks down on unauthorised golf carts, while tourists value them for rest from heat, crowds and cobbled streets. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days, raising money for motor neurone disease causes in memory of Rob Burrow.
A1 Spanish News | Uzbekistan Wins Chess Gold as an 11-Year-Old Makes History
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In this episode: General Motors sales fall 5.5%, while Toyota sales rise with electric and hybrid cars. Also: Uzbekistan wins chess gold, and an 11-year-old English player sets a world age record.
Hoy: Bajan las ventas de General Motors · Uzbekistán gana el oro en ajedrez.
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A1 Spanish News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash
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In this episode: Walmart adds digital shelf lights to help customers and employees find products. Also: India and Pakistan will play each other at the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Hoy: Walmart incorpora luces para encontrar productos · India y Pakistán jugarán en el Mundial de cr
A1 Spanish News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast
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In this episode: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice in 2026, reducing water for rivers, farms, transport and power plants. Also: A 99-second Swedish advertisement uses an AI-created image of Greta Garbo, with her family considering other roles for the image.
Hoy: Los glac
A1 Spanish News | Her Rent Falls After Spain Housing Protests
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In this episode: Oura delays its US stock-market listing after announcing plans to sell shares. Also: After protests, an 87-year-old woman can return to her Madrid home with lower rent.
Hoy: Oura retrasa su entrada en bolsa · Una mujer vuelve a su casa de Madrid.
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A1 Spanish News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
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In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, carries 26 Starlink satellites, and returns to Earth despite engine problems. Also: Oura plans to become a public company while its smart rings track health data and raise privacy concerns.
Hoy: Starship lleg
A1 Spanish News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
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In this episode: SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites, and returns to the Pacific Ocean. Also: Oura prepares to sell shares publicly, as its smart rings track health data and attract investors.
Hoy: Starship llega por primera vez a
A1 Spanish News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide
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In this episode: Lime's electric bikes bring higher profits in England as monthly users approach 700,000, while the company adds vehicles and expands to new cities. Also: In Veracruz, the traditional song La Bamba lives on in son jarocho fandangos, where people gather to pla
A1 Spanish News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
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In this episode: Britain's purple ube craze faces a halt after the Philippines stops fresh ube sales abroad, while frozen and prepared products remain available. Also: A study near Paris suggests drones could deliver defibrillators faster during cardiac arrests, potentially
A1 Spanish News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start
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In this episode: Microsoft introduces two new Surface computers but drops the Copilot+ PC name while keeping similar AI features. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive powerful storms and their mother's illness.
Hoy: Microsoft presenta dos ordenadores Surface nuevos
A1 Spanish News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize
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In this episode: Sixteen-year-old rocker Nene Royal becomes the first Thai winner of America's Got Talent and receives a one-million-dollar prize. Also: Sales of Chinese hybrid cars rise sharply in the European Union, worrying European car companies and Brussels.
Hoy: Nene g
A1 Spanish News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?
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In this episode: OpenAI gives Ukraine free cyber defence tools to find weaknesses and protect hospitals and power plants after nearly 6,000 attacks this year. Also: Germany sets its first clear goal to phase out fossil fuels by 2045 and expand renewable power.
Hoy: Ucrania r
A1 Spanish News | Can AI School Replace College?
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In this episode: A tech investment firm launches a tuition-free academy as an alternative to college, focused on building AI products, with no tests or homework and only 50 spots for fall 2027. Also: Qantas plans to start selling tickets next August for its nonstop New York
A1 Spanish News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel
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In this episode: Diesel prices rise fast in Britain, putting pressure on drivers and small businesses as forecourt costs move toward £2 a litre. Also: World leaders in New York discuss the climate crisis before the UN meeting, with Australia and Iceland sharing their respons
A1 Spanish News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents
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In this episode: A Maryland family weighs childcare costs so high they seem like a mortgage, then a grandmother retires and moves to help care for the children. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins a fourth straight men's world time-trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps
A1 Spanish News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
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In this episode: Gemini enters three companies during a security test, using public information and guessed passwords, then stops in each case. Also: Researchers find signs that people used betel nuts very long ago, showing an ancient habit linked to chewing and possible pai
A1 Spanish News | Japan's Rates Hit a 31-Year High
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In this episode: Japan's central bank raises interest rates to a 31-year high and signals more possible moves as prices keep climbing. Also: Australia plans tougher online safety rules for children, with more debate over social media accounts and algorithm controls.
Hoy: Jap
A1 Spanish News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?
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In this episode: In Kenya, a clinic text service grew from appointment reminders into a lifeline for pregnancy questions, with urgent messages sent to nurses. Also: Canada welcomes a European Union idea for a new associate status, while tensions rise over trade, tariffs, def
A1 Spanish News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts?
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In this episode: The world's best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once. Also: Latino immigrants say they're in legal limbo after being deported to African country.
Every episode ends with a Spanish language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, exp
A1 Spanish News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
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In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center to help create the state's first hospital for women and improve heart care. Also: OpenAI says it supports independent reviews for big AI models as lawmakers debate new safety rules.
Hoy:
A1 Spanish News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?
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In this episode: A cement company in Pakistan adds more solar panels and already gets over a quarter of its power from the sun, helped by cheap parts from China. Also: Christine Lagarde says Europe needs its own AI models and more datacentres so it is not too dependent on th
A1 Spanish News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?
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In this episode: Trump says the US will remove a 10% tax on Irish whisky after talks in Ireland. Also: Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after six years, moved to tears.
Hoy: Trump quita el impuesto al whisky · Céline Dion vuelve al escenario.
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A1 Spanish News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads
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In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China walks with a journalist in Washington, drawing photos, questions, and reactions from people and animals. Also: France's record heat and drought pushed grapes to higher sugar levels, leading officials to allow some champagne to r
A1 Spanish News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?
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In this episode: The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, helped by AI and services, even as war fallout still raised costs and interest rates. Also: The Houthis advanced along Yemen's Red Sea coast, strengthening their control and raising risks for shipping and trade.
Hoy: La e
A1 Spanish News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?
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In this episode: Anthropic says bad actors tried to misuse its systems to design bombs, make deadly pathogens, and carry out surveillance. The company says it closed the accounts and published a. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Great Britain after years of resistance. I
A1 Spanish News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?
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In this episode: A French space company raises $450 million and pushes Europe to move faster in space. Also: A huge study says very hot tea and coffee can triple the risk of one throat cancer type.
Hoy: Europa busca una gran empresa espacial · El té muy caliente sube el ries
A1 Spanish News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?
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In this episode: Big chipmakers plan to use ASML's latest machines and accept a technical change that could raise chip production by 40%. Also: A new study says many used electric cars still keep about 90% of their battery after 150,000 kilometers.
Hoy: Las máquinas de ASML
A1 Spanish News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
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In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts eight airports and cancels 1,558 flights, affecting 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans a law to let people turn off social media algorithms, with possible penalties for big tech firms.
Hoy: Volcán en Indonesia cierra aerop
A1 Spanish News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe?
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In this episode: A German company launches Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket from Norway. Also: The UN supports a new world map that shows Africa's size more accurately.
Hoy: Cohete alemán llega al espacio · La ONU apoya mapa nuevo de África.
Today’s Spanish foc
A1 Spanish News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?
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In this episode: A floating school in Bangladesh still gets children to class when rain and mud make travel hard. Also: Flock surveillance cameras face rare backlash from both the right and the left in the US.
Hoy: Escuela flotante sigue en Bangladesh · Rechazo a cámaras Flo
A1 Spanish News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch
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In this episode: After eight years in space, BepiColombo moves into the final stretch toward Mercury and prepares for orbit. Also: Volkswagen approves another major job cut plan, bringing total planned cuts to 100,000 by 2030.
Hoy: BepiColombo llega a Mercurio · Volkswagen c
A1 Spanish News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question
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In this episode: Australia's fast-growing data centre buildout raises worries about noise, water, energy, and land near local homes. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as traders bet the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.
Hoy: Centros de datos crecen en Aust
A1 Spanish News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market?
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In this episode: A Chinese EV maker says it is the best and prepares to enter North America with lower tariffs and a huge first-year sales target. Also: MapQuest jumps to number one on the App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario and keeping its historical map names.
A1 Spanish News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads
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In this episode: The FTC says Amazon secretly raised ad prices for years and may have overcharged advertisers by billions. Also: A farming family uses vending machines to sell fresh milk and local food in rural villages.
Hoy: Amazon y anuncios caros · Leche fresca en pueblos
A1 Spanish News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check
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In this episode: Scientists say El Niño is now stronger than it has been in 1,000 years, based on coral records from the Galápagos. Also: Doctors have built a fast ECG tool that can spot signs of heart failure and valve disease in less than two seconds.
Hoy: El Niño está más
A1 Spanish News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims?
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In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to discuss security and military cooperation after a new defense pact. Also: Australia's regulator says many home insurers pay cash for claims, and families may still face extra repair c
A1 Spanish News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?
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In this episode: An Australian woman is found safe after flooding in Nepal. Also: UK telecom leaders warn slow upgrades could hurt the AI race.
Hoy: Mujer australiana hallada a salvo · Reino Unido va tarde con la red.
Today’s Spanish focus: está a salvo (is safe) = is safe.
A1 Spanish News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers
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In this episode: Cambodia says it has shut down scam compounds, but rights groups and experts doubt the claim because it cannot be independently verified. Also: Berlin's mayor says the city will not pay hackers after a cyber-attack, even as stolen data is threatened with auc
A1 Spanish News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?
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In this episode: The FDA approves a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead that may simplify treatment for some people with controlled virus, and it could also help people switch treatments. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, many using Airbus A32
A1 Spanish News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
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In this episode: Iceland votes on EU membership talks in a very tight referendum, with fish, sovereignty, and the cost of living at the center. Also: Nvidia posts huge revenue growth as AI demand keeps driving chip sales and pushes its next-quarter forecast higher.
Hoy: Isla
A1 Spanish News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills
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In this episode: Winter energy bills are set to rise for millions of homes, with higher gas and electricity costs, a 4% increase, and more pressure on families who already struggle to pay. Also: Brazil fines TikTok's owner ByteDance nearly $30 million over children's data pr
A1 Spanish News | Will Shein Hit Almost $27bn in Hong Kong?
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In this episode: Shein prepares to list shares in Hong Kong, with a valuation of almost $27bn, after earlier attempts in the US and London failed. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hurting entry-level jobs most, with workers aged 22 to 25 in the most exposed roles down 19 pe
A1 Spanish News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?
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In this episode: Dating apps are losing paying users as many people feel tired of screens and want more real-life, face-to-face connection. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves, risky swimming spots, and cold-water shock helping drive the rise.
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A1 Spanish News | Why Was a 7-Year-Old Left on Mount Fuji?
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In this episode: A Chinese robotics company makes a huge stock market debut in Shanghai, with investor excitement over humanoid robots and questions about U.S. restrictions. Also: A father leaves his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji after the boy says he is tired, and
A1 Spanish News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
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In this episode: Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader. Also: Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods.
Every episode ends with a Spanish language recap: three vocabulary words and one grammar point, explained i
A1 Spanish News | Can ChatGPT Be Safer for Teens?
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In this episode: The Panama Canal will limit ships as dry weather and El Niño raise water worries. Also: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with more safety and parent controls.
Hoy: Canal de Panamá limita barcos · ChatGPT para jóvenes.
Today’s Spanish focus: podrán pasar, wi
A1 Spanish News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?
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In this episode: A real-world Oregon study suggests psilocybin may help and appears mostly safe. Also: Moderna and Merck say their mRNA melanoma vaccine worked in a late-stage trial.
Hoy: Estudio de psilocibina en Oregón · Vacuna de mRNA contra melanoma.
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A1 Spanish News | Fairphone's Repairable Phone Finally Reaches the US
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In this episode: Fairphone finally sells its repairable phone in the US, with swappable parts like the screen, USB port, and battery, plus recycled materials and a $650 price. Also: Long-term borrowing costs hit new highs in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as oil prices, infl
A1 Spanish News | Can Anne Montgomery House Survive D.C.'s Rent Crisis?
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In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude text so people can tell when AI helped write it, and it connects to a new EU rule. Also: A Catholic-run house in Washington, D.C. gave young women low-cost rooms and a shared community, but it is now closing.
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A1 Spanish News | Can Belgium Stop the 3,000-Hectare Wildfire?
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In this episode: A huge wildfire in Belgium has doubled in size, and hundreds of firefighters, planes, and helicopters are trying to stop it near the German border. Also: Ferrari's first electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction, with the money going to educatio
A1 Spanish News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?
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In this episode: Hawaii prepares for Hurricane Lala, with dangerous rain, flooding, wind, and possible storm surge. Also: Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold in Birmingham after a tight finish and a national record.
Hoy: Hawái se prepara para Lala · Kate O'Connor gana oro eur
A1 Spanish News | How the Chawinga Sisters Fired Malawi to the Final
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In this episode: Malawi's women's team reaches the final, led by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who scored nine of the team's twelve goals and built their path from a simple childhood in a. Also: France's top court blocks a law that would have limited social media for u
A1 Spanish News | Can lenacapavir reach the people who need it most?
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In this episode: A twice-a-year HIV injection starts rolling out, but access questions remain as some people still may not receive it. Also: Eurovision 2027 is set for Burgas, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea from 12 to 15 May.
Hoy: Lenacapavir llega a Uganda · Eurovisión será en
A1 Spanish News | Can a $6,000 Gift Become a $3 Million Prize?
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In this episode: Astronomers found a strange space object that looks like a star but may act like a black hole, seen with the James Webb Space Telescope. Also: A health group started with $6,000 from wedding guests and is now receiving a $3 million humanitarian prize.
Hoy: O
A1 Spanish News | Million Afghan Girls Face School Ban
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In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are blocked from secondary school, and the number could keep rising. Also: France bans unsolicited sales calls, with a few exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.
Hoy: Afganistán: niñas sin secun
A1 Spanish News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?
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In this episode: Nvidia is trying to treat chips as an asset and raise more than $500 billion with major investors. Also: A new passenger train has restarted the Finland-Sweden route after nearly 40 years, with a 100-minute trip.
Hoy: Nvidia y su gran plan de dinero · Un tre
A1 Spanish News | African Teams Reach the Women's World Cup
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In this episode: Four African teams, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, and Malawi, qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup by reaching the WAFCON semifinals. Also: Puerto Rico starts rotating 48-hour water shutoffs as severe drought, heat, and old pipes strain supplies.
Hoy: Cuatro
A1 Spanish News | Can DeepMind WeatherNext Warn of Hurricanes Earlier?
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In this episode: A new WeatherNext model could give hurricane warnings a day earlier, which can help people evacuate and prepare. Also: Young people in Chile are making K-pop their own with bands, videos, and Korean study.
Hoy: Mejor aviso para huracanes · Jóvenes hacen suyo
A1 Spanish News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?
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In this episode: Two betting sites face criticism for allowing bets on clinical trials and new drug approval, raising fears about patients and trust. Also: A Nevada energy company sues a data center developer over who should cover the cost of power-grid upgrades for huge ele
A1 Spanish News | Cambodia Reaches the 95/95/95 HIV Target
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In this episode: Cambodia reaches the 95/95/95 HIV target, and one man's life shows how treatment and less stigma can change outcomes. Also: Scientists study snail slime and find five different mucus types that may inspire new materials.
Hoy: Camboya logra la meta del VIH ·
A1 Spanish News | Banned at Home, Afghan Women Reunite 8,000 Miles Away
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In this episode: Afghan women reunite in New Zealand to train and play two friendly matches after years apart and restrictions at home. Also: Eli Lilly reports stronger-than-expected earnings, raises its sales outlook, and says demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro remains strong
A1 Spanish News | Will a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon?
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In this episode: A drifting SpaceX rocket upper stage is set to hit the Moon, and scientists say Earth is safe. Also: Italy is under a heat alert, and experts share cooler ways to visit big cities and attractions.
Hoy: Cohete de SpaceX va a la Luna · Italia tiene mucho calor
A1 Spanish News | Can Japan and the US Save the Yen?
Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Japan and the US act together to support the yen after it hits a 40-year low, and they signal more interventions may follow. Also: Myanmar's military shows Aung San Suu Kyi in first confirmed outside contact in two and a half years.
Hoy: Japón y EE. UU. apoy
A1 Spanish News | Nirmal Purja Dies in Pakistan Avalanche
Learn Spanish through today’s real news. Slow, clear Spanish at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Rescuers recover Nirmal Purja's body after an avalanche in Pakistan. Also: A sudden migrant arrival in Ceuta sparks deaths and political tension.
Hoy: Recuperan el cuerpo de Purja · Migrantes llegan a Ceuta.
Today’s Spanish focus: han recuperado, have recove
A1 Spanish News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?
Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: EU leaders hold an emergency meeting after tense talks over migrant crossings in Ceuta, Spain. Also: Australia mixes satellites, drones, and Indigenous knowledge to spot fires earlier.
Today’s Spanish focus: va a hablar = is going to talk. Vocabulary: la frontera (border), la carta (letter), el control (control).
Lea
A1 Spanish News | Why Anthropic's AI Hacked Three Organisations
Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says Claude got into three organisations during a private security test after a configuration mistake let it reach the internet. Also: Hundreds of people in Greece are being evacuated by sea as wildfires spread fast, with strong winds and more blazes across Europe.
Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo
A1 Spanish News | Can Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant Keep Running?
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In this episode: Donald Trump says his government is looking at new controls for artificial intelligence after recent security incidents linked to OpenAI tools. Also: Hungary's only nuclear plant may have to shut down because the Danube is at a record low and the cooling system can no longer reach the water.
Today’s Spanish focus: pu
A1 Spanish News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt
Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: A Singapore court fines a French student for licking a straw from an orange-juice machine, filming it, and putting it back. Also: India's parliament uses Gen Z slang like 'delulu' and 'FOMO' during debate on an anti-exam leak bill after youth protests.
Today’s Spanish focus: puso una multa = fined someone. Vocabulary
A1 Spanish News | Wu Chi-wai Gets Six Months in the UK
Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: The Trump administration bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters over national security concerns. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK for six months after being detained at Heathrow.
Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo = can + infinitive. Vocabulary: comercio (trade), seguridad (secu
A1 Spanish News | Why This Japanese Town Is Fighting a New Mosque
Learn with slow Spanish news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: A Japanese town debates its first mosque, with fear, hope, anger, and protests over what the change means for the local community. Also: China faces a new problem as fake AI disaster videos spread panic during storms, flooding, and emergency situations.
Today’s Spanish focus: puede + infinitivo — can/may + infinitive
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