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Eight billion humans, a department store turns 115, and wine lovers take a bath.

There are more humans than ever, glamorous shopping hasn't lost its shine for some, and Japanese wine lovers take it further than most.

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Getting warm by dancing, blackout preparation, and Christmas in the retail sector.

Swinging steps warm the body and mind, preparing for a blackout can put you at ease, and retailers in Germany anticipate low sales ahead of Christmas.

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A charming little pony, a stand-off in a protest, and German pubs boycotting Qatar.

Pumuckel the pony may well feature in the Guinness World Records soon, fear of a climate collapse fuels protests, and the World Cup is not welcome this year.

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Music as therapy, stripey art upside down, and the future of cannabis in Germany.

Songwriters use music to come to terms with their past, a famous piece of art has been admired upside down for years, and Germany moves to legalize cannabis.

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Late-summer fun, Venezuelan migrants are stuck, and the muezzin’s song resonates.

Berliners get to enjoy some last-minute summer sunshine, Venezuelans seek a better future, and the muezzin sings in Cologne.

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Public transport in Oslo, precious art in Syria, and belching cows in New Zealand.

Oslo is set to achieve some ambitious climate objectives, Syrian archeologists discover an extremely rare mosaic, and scientists in New Zealand try to get cows to emit less methane.

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New music by Depeche Mode, the popularity of wood stoves, and elections in Brazil.

Depeche Mode announce their new album, demand for wood stoves goes through the roof, and the candidates in Brazil’s presidential election face a run-off.

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Meltwater in the Alps, the brutality of the Iranian regime, and new coins in the UK.

Swiss glaciers have been melting at an unprecedented rate, the Iranian government brutally quells protests for civil liberties, and new UK coins show King Charles facing to the left.

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The glow of Hollywood, poverty in Germany, and sparkling water may soon be still.

The Hollywood sign is getting a makeover, rising prices in Germany cause complications for those living in poverty, and a CO2 shortage means beer might soon be a dietary staple.

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Pakistan’s continuing plight, cows sounding the bell for autumn, and “O’zapft is”.

People in Pakistan continue to suffer under the floods, cows return home from the mountains, and Oktoberfest is back on after a two-year break.

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Firewood is popular, raves offer respite in wartime, and new grapes grow sustainably.

The popularity of firewood demands extra security measures, Ukrainian armed forces find peace in raves, and new types of grapes promise more sustainable wine in the future.

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Devastating floods, waste turned art, and an icon plays her way into fans’ hearts.

The monsoon floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, a Venezuelan artist encourages his community to turn waste into art, and Serena Williams surprises fans at the US Open.

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Turning a dream into reality, marching for freedom, and celebrating a new monarch.

A teenager flies solo around the world, Berlin celebrates Ukraine’s Independence Day, and the Zulu people crown their new king.

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Millions for a piece of cloth, firefighting without borders, and mysterious rocks.

A piece of basketball history is up for auction, firefighters from across Europe support each other, and Spanish archaeologists relish the opportunity to research a special rock formation.

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Impacts of rising temperatures, heating with renewables, and cereal for solidarity.

Rising temperatures have far-reaching consequences, a small village switches to wood chip heating, and two teenagers come up with a creative way of showing solidarity with Ukraine.

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Battling heat in Germany, Putin on a playground and a farewell to the final frontier.

Even animals need protection from the heat, a new statue of Putin appears on a playground, and Lieutenant Uhura says her last goodbye.

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The aftermath of an earthquake, a thrilling tourist attraction and a failed robbery.

Filipinos are still shaken by the recent earthquake, the Lithuanian capital invites thrill-seeking tourists, and armed robbers leave empty-handed in Germany.

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Skateboarding in Beijing, curbing energy costs, and a protesting Russian journalist.

Women and girls cruise through the Chinese capital, the German city of Augsburg takes measures to cut energy costs, and a Russian journalist has been detained for protesting - again.

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A baby goat becomes famous, flood-hit German wineries reopen, and wildfires rage on.

Simba the baby goat finds fans online, winemakers in the flood-hit German Ahr Valley are hard at work, and firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal.

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Ukrainians dancing in defiance, a dinosaur for sale and safe beer supplies (for now).

People in Ukraine continue to dance defiantly in war zones, Sotheby's sells a rare dinosaur skeleton, and beer is still flowing in Germany – for the time being.

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Poverty rates in Germany, queues at airports and returning Benin bronzes to Nigeria.

The share of the German population living in poverty is at an all-time high, travelers wait long hours at airports, and German museums finally give back some Benin bronzes to their rightful owners.

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Ukrainians longing for a normal life, changes to US gun laws, and a robot in a bar.

Ukrainian students in Germany speak of missing their families and longing for the war to end, the US sees two changes to gun laws in one day, and a robot works alongside bartenders in Munich.

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Heatwaves in Europe, cyclists’ naked protest, and a farmer fearing for his fields.

Heatwaves lead to droughts in Europe, cyclists demand more road safety, and a Ukrainian farmer guards his fields against damage from Russian shelling.

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Rock fans reunited, Thailand’s new cannabis law, and a Russian’s citizenship at risk.

A German rock music festival is back in full swing, marijuana has now been decriminalized in Thailand, and a young Russian who protested against his government is at risk of losing his citizenship.

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Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee, a bridge for daredevils in Vietnam and Egyptian treasures.

Cultural treasures are at the center of this episode, as diverse as they come: an event, an architectural achievement and valuables from the past. Discover more in our news clips in German, sourced from Reuters!

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Public transport in Germany, and women’s rights issues in Spain and Afghanistan.

Germans reflect on a new, cheaper public transport ticket for the summer. In Spain, women’s sexual and reproductive rights are set to be improved while in Afghanistan, the Taliban continue to undermine women’s freedom. Listen to these stories in clips sourced from Reuters to improve your German listening skills.

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A guitar with a history, a rainbow flag in a prominent position and water shortages.

You’ll hear about the guitar that cemented a rift between two brothers, the German Ministry of the Interior raising a symbol against discrimination based on sexual identity, and Las Vegas enforcing fines against residents who waste water.
Practice your German skills by listening to these stories, sourced from Reuters.

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Ice cream weather in May, a historic concert in Berlin and solidarity in soccer.

May has been a very warm month, and it also saw the kick-off of Russian punk band Pussy Riot’s tour, as well as a special charity soccer game.
Hear about these recent events in German with news clips sourced from Reuters, including tips from our language experts to help you improve your listening skills.

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A polluted river in Colombia, Russians against Putin, and a new name for a wild boar.

Colombians near Bogotá are concerned about toxic foam and in Germany, Russians are protesting against the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Bavaria, a wild boar is given a new name for a very particular reason.
Listen to these stories in German, with news clips sourced from Reuters, along with our guidance to help you improve your listening skills.

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Busy food banks in Germany and a café in Tokyo that pushes writers’ productivity.

Use of German food banks has surged, and a new café in Tokyo has a special way of encouraging writers. Practice your German skills by listening to these news stories, sourced from Reuters.

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A wildfire roars through Arizona and a Brazilian man sets a Guinness World Record.

We’ll hear about a wildfire in Arizona and also be let in on the secret of a long, happy and healthy life by a Brazilian who knows a thing or two about the topic. These stories have been sourced from Reuters, in German, and curated by our language experts, who will guide you through so that you’re sure to improve your German listening skills.

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Ukrainians learning German, a cultural highlight and renewable energy technology.

A young Ukrainian woman in Cologne has high hopes for her future in Germany, while Spanish people finally got to celebrate a long-awaited cultural event to mark Easter. And a small lake in western Germany is home to new technology, promising a more sustainable energy supply. Hear about these stories in German, with news clips sourced from Reuters, along with explanations and guidance to help you improve your listening skills.

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A Ukrainian band surprises fans, and protesters demand change in Germany and Spain.

Ukrainians in Jerusalem enjoyed an unexpected appearance by their favorite band. Meanwhile in Berlin, protesters staged a die-in to call for political change, while in Madrid, red liquid served to make the point. Hear about these recent events in German with news clips sourced from Reuters, including guidance and tips to help you improve your listening skills.

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Keep up with the news and improve your German listening skills at the same time.

In each episode, you’ll hear the news in German, sourced from Reuters. Useful tips and guidance will help you focus on what’s been happening in the world as you improve your German along the way!

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