Learn French with Today's News | A1 Easy Slow French for Beginners
LinguaWire 75 épisodes nov. 11, 2026
Learn French with real world news, every morning. LinguaWire French Beginner delivers short daily news episodes in clear, simple French designed for A1 learners. Each episode explains the biggest stories in the world using slow speech, simple vocabulary, and helpful explanations. Perfect for beginners who want to improve listening skills while staying informed about global events.
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A1 French News | China's Clean-Tech Exports Pass $220 Billion
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In this episode: US consumer prices rose in October, while cheaper gasoline brought slight relief. Also: China's clean-tech exports exceeded $220 billion as John Kerry urged other countries to follow its lead.
Aujourd'hui : Les prix restent trop hauts aux États-Unis · La Chine
A1 French News | COP31 Leaders Push Clean Energy as Fuel Prices Drive Inflation
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In this episode: At COP31 in Turkey, nearly 200 countries discuss faster action on climate change, cleaner energy, and high fossil-fuel prices that are driving inflation. Also: Donald Trump questions the integrity of US midterm election results despite previously saying he wou
A1 French News | Hackers Turn European Fridges Hot in Seven Countries
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In this episode: The United States creates Task Force Iron Gate to monitor land trade routes around Iran and block military technology and illicit funds. Also: Hackers heat fridges and freezers across European countries, while other attacks steal billions and send a fake nucle
A1 French News | Swiss App Makes Ski Safety Training Compulsory
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Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: French voices of Homer and Marge from The Simpsons share how they met during a dubbing audition and built a long career together. Also: Switzerland launches a free Snow Safety app w
A1 French News | Cyberattacks Put France's Blood Supplies at Risk
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In this episode: A cyberattack hits a French blood bank's refrigeration systems, putting blood and vaccines at risk. Also: Arab-led parties win 19 seats in Israel's election and could help form the next government.
Aujourd'hui : Une cyberattaque contre une banque de sang · Les
A1 French News | Five Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz
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In this episode: Five oil tankers and a tugboat catch fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping remains dangerous during the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Also: Democrats win control of the US House of Representatives, while President
A1 French News | Democrats Win Congress as 80% Fear High Costs
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In this episode: Democrats win important elections by promising to make life more affordable, but they may face a presidential veto. Also: The WHO approves trials for two new vaccines designed for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.
Today’s French focus: aller au présent avec un infin
A1 French News | U.S. Strikes Iran After Missile Threatens Ships
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In this episode: The United States launches limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after a missile threatens shipping. Also: Russian attacks kill at least 38 civilians in Ukraine, including people at an aid centre, hospice, and hospital.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis frappent l
A1 French News | Oil Drops Sharply as Iran War Talks Continue
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In this episode: Oil prices fall sharply as markets hope for more discussions between Iran and the United States. Also: China presents a detailed plan to send astronauts to the Moon before 2030.
Aujourd'hui : Les prix du pétrole baissent · La Chine présente son plan pour la Lu
A1 French News | Western Sahara Loses UN Peacekeepers After 35 Years
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In this episode: The UN peacekeeping mission ends in Western Sahara after 35 years, raising security concerns. Also: Binance says it has covered 90% of the losses from a $6.3 billion hack.
Aujourd'hui : La mission de paix est terminée · Binance couvre 90 % des pertes.
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A1 French News | Chocolatissimo Hides 200 Golden Tickets in Chocolate Bars
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Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: The Chocolatissimo festival in Neuchâtel hid 200 golden tickets in chocolate bars celebrating Suchard's 200th anniversary. Also: A Montreal man took his pet raccoon Pepper for a rab
A1 French News | Six Ships Hit Sea Mines Near Iran
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In this episode: Trump says the war with Iran will end soon as Qatar pushes for a peace deal. Iran says six commercial ships hit sea mines, and a tanker carrying more than two million barrels of. Also: Canada and the European Union announce a new alliance open to countries wit
A1 French News | Alphabet Suffers Its Biggest One-Day Share Drop
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In this episode: Alphabet shares fall 12.6%, wiping out $500 billion in market value as investors worry about advertising, search, and costly AI investments. Also: A California federal judge rejects the Trump administration's request to set aside 20,000 mail ballots allegedly
A1 French News | Iran Gives Diplomacy Another Chance as War Continues
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In this episode: Qatar gives Iran a new proposal to stop the war, while discussions continue. Also: Trump plans to loosen US methane rules for oil and gas companies.
Aujourd'hui : Le Qatar propose un accord à l'Iran · Les États-Unis changent les règles sur le méthane.
Today’s
A1 French News | Federal Reserve Waits as Inflation Rises to 3.7%
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In this episode: The Federal Reserve may keep interest rates stable as US inflation reaches 3.7% before elections. Also: Greenhouse gas levels reached new records in 2025, increasing long-term risks for the planet.
Aujourd'hui : Les taux d’intérêt peuvent rester stables · Les
A1 French News | Meta Seeks $95 Billion to Fund Its AI Expansion
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In this episode: A federal appeals court rejects the US Justice Department's request to set aside thousands of California ballots. Also: Meta plans to raise $95 billion through two stock offerings to fund its AI expansion and data centers.
Aujourd'hui : La cour refuse la deman
A1 French News | Trump Weighs Iran Deal Against Renewed Strikes
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In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against military action, while messages continue through intermediaries and diplomacy remains open. Also: Measles cases in the United States have more than doubled from 2025, with Pennsylvania the hardest-hit state.
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A1 French News | Drought Sends Nearly 9,600 Jura Fish to Safety
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Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: During this past week's drought, rescue teams moved nearly 9,600 fish, including 6,500 trout, to safer river areas in the Jura. Also: This week, Quebec's strategic maple syrup reser
A1 French News | Third U.S. Carrier Heads Toward Middle East
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In this episode: A Russian diesel tanker heads to New York, carrying 298,000 barrels in the first shipment since an agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Also: The United States sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the United States and Israel prep
A1 French News | Coral Reefs Face a Major Threat by 2075
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In this episode: Serious security flaws in PHP force websites and UK government services offline for protective updates. Also: A global assessment warns that 96% of shallow-water coral reef systems face critical extinction risk.
Aujourd'hui : Des failles graves trouvées dans P
A1 French News | Kyiv Missile Attack Injures Six as Peace Talks Near
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In this episode: Missiles hit Kyiv, injuring six people, as Russia says it is ready to resume peace talks. Also: A US judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about their personal data.
Aujourd'hui : Des missiles frappent Kyiv · Meta doit payer 25 mil
A1 French News | EU Puts Arctic Security Ahead of Climate Concerns
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In this episode: Ukraine says US intelligence sharing now works after talks in Oslo, while Russian attacks continue. Also: The EU puts Arctic security first in a new plan, with maritime monitoring and more icebreakers.
Aujourd'hui : Le partage d’informations fonctionne mainten
A1 French News | Why the US Is Banning DeepSeek from Government Systems
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In this episode: Netanyahu tells Trump they have a job to finish in Iran as Russia joins discussions and Iran proposes a seven-day ceasefire. Also: The US bans DeepSeek from most civilian government agencies, requiring them to remove its technology from their systems.
Today’s
A1 French News | Why Did Trump Pause Sanctions on Russia?
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In this episode: Trump pauses Russian sanctions to keep peace negotiations going, while Zelensky criticizes the decision. Also: A poll puts Democrats ahead of Republicans before US midterm elections, while Trump's approval reaches a record low.
Aujourd'hui : Trump suspend des
A1 French News | Why Neuchâtel Baked a Giant Pink Pastry
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Sunday special: two stories from the French-speaking world from the past week.
In this episode: Last week, Neuchâtel made a giant pink carac pastry for breast-cancer prevention. Also: This week, an urban farm in Thônex brings farm animals, pony rides, and local products to the
A1 French News | Brazil's Amazon Hits a Record Low Before a Key Vote
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In this episode: Ukraine strikes a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow in response to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Also: Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon reaches a record low before an election that could change the forest's future.
Aujourd'hui : Une raffiner
A1 French News | AI Stocks Send Global Markets Into a Sharp Drop
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In this episode: The US government sues California over a list of about 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters and asks a court not to count some mail-in ballots. Also: AI-linked stocks fall across global markets as investors worry about inflation, higher interest rates, and heavily
A1 French News | Why US Prices Rose 3.7% in September
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In this episode: A missile launched by the Houthis was intercepted over Riyadh, while the group threatens more attacks and Trump considers joining strikes. Also: US inflation reached 3.7% in September, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% and higher energy costs pushing up prices.
A1 French News | Could Ukraine Lose US Intelligence Support?
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In this episode: The US could stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine if drone strikes on Russian oil refineries continue. Also: More than 300 scientists from 32 countries call for stronger AI controls to reduce cyber risks.
Aujourd'hui : Les États-Unis peuvent arrêter le parta
A1 French News | Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile as Riyadh Airport Stays Closed
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In this episode: Saudi Arabia intercepts a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh, while the airport stays closed until Saturday after deadly attacks. Also: The European Union limits Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 cars a year from December.
Aujourd'hui : Un missile v
A1 French News | Why 18,000 Finance Leaders Are Meeting in Bangkok
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In this episode: Russia strikes power plants in Ukraine after an announced energy ceasefire. Also: About 18,000 people gather in Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings focused on war, energy prices, debt, and interest rates.
Aujourd'hui : Des attaques contre l’énergie en Ukra
A1 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 rarely accessible cultural spaces during the European Heritage Days last weekend, welcoming nearly 2,900 visitors. Also: The Geneva International Film Festival announc
A1 French News | Why Vietnam Has a New Microscopy Video Winner
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In this episode: A Spanish museum builds a life-size Cray-1 replica with thirty older Mac Minis. Also: Vietnam's Nguyen Nam Nhat becomes Nikon's new microscopy video winner after the original winner is disqualified over AI use.
Aujourd'hui : Un musée montre une réplique du Cra
A1 French News | Why England Is Hosting Netball's Biggest Event Again
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In this episode: Google presents Gemini, an AI workplace assistant that can complete tasks and work with office apps. Also: England will host the Netball World Cup in Manchester in 2031, for the fourth time.
Aujourd'hui : Gemini, le nouvel outil de Google · L'Angleterre accuei
A1 French News | Google Maps Helps Drivers Find Cheaper Fuel
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In this episode: Google Maps will show fuel prices at UK stations, helping drivers find cheaper petrol and diesel. Also: A rare fossil from China shows that an ancient mammal could chew, swallow food, and suckle.
Aujourd'hui : Google Maps affiche les prix du carburant · Un fos
A1 French News | How Antarctic Ice Helped Win a Nobel Prize
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In this episode: British Airways plans new cabins on its Airbus A380 jets, with more expensive business-class seats and fewer economy seats. Also: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on IceCube, an Antarctic observatory that detects high-energy neu
A1 French News | Why Norway Wants to Ban AI Glasses in Public
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In this episode: Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens because people may be filmed without knowing. Also: Premier League viewership among 18- to 34-year-olds in the United States is up 20 percent, with the Worl
A1 French News | Elfyn Evans Wins After Rival Crashes at the Finish
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In this episode: Elfyn Evans wins his first world rally title after Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from the finish. Also: The UK faces a difficult choice between Chinese cars and the European market as the EU considers taxes.
Aujourd'hui : Evans gagne son premier titre mon
A1 French News | Kevin Sinfield Runs Seven Ultramarathons for MND
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In this episode: Rome cracks down on unauthorised golf-cart tours, which offer tourists relief from heat and tired feet but upset residents and taxi drivers. Also: Kevin Sinfield completes seven ultramarathons in seven days at Old Trafford, raising money for motor neurone dise
A1 French News | Uzbekistan Wins Chess Gold as an 11-Year-Old Makes History
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In this episode: General Motors sales fall in the United States, while Toyota sells more hybrid and electric vehicles. Also: Uzbekistan wins the chess Olympiad in Samarkand, while 11-year-old Sivanandan sets a new age record.
Aujourd'hui : Les ventes de General Motors baissent
A1 French News | India and Pakistan Set for a Huge 2027 Cricket Clash
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In this episode: Walmart uses light-up digital shelf labels to help customers and employees find products. Also: India and Pakistan will play each other at the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Aujourd'hui : Les étiquettes lumineuses chez Walmart · L'Inde joue contre le Pakistan.
Today’
A1 French News | Why Swiss Glaciers Are Disappearing So Fast
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In this episode: Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of their ice, affecting Europe's water and rivers. Also: A Swedish advertisement digitally brings Greta Garbo back to the screen.
Aujourd'hui : Les glaciers perdent beaucoup de glace · Greta Garbo revient à l'écran.
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A1 French News | Her Rent Falls After Spain Housing Protests
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In this episode: Oura postpones its planned US stock-market listing after uncertainty in the market for new shares. Also: An 87-year-old woman in Madrid can return home after protests lead to a much lower rent for eight years.
Aujourd'hui : Oura reporte son projet · Une femme
A1 French News | SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time
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In this episode: SpaceX's Starship completes its first flight around Earth, carries 26 satellites, and returns to the Pacific Ocean. Also: Oura prepares to become a publicly traded company with smart rings that track health data.
Aujourd'hui : Starship réussit son premier vol
A1 French News | Why Mexico's 300-Year-Old Music Is Dancing Worldwide
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In this episode: Lime's profits and monthly users surge in England, with nearly 38,000 bikes and scooters in its fleet. Also: Veracruz's more than 300-year-old son jarocho tradition brings people together for fandangos, where La Bamba can last an hour.
Aujourd'hui : Lime gagne
A1 French News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
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In this episode: Britain's growing love of purple ube faces a halt on fresh exports from the Philippines. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people having cardiac arrests.
Aujourd'hui : L’ube frais quitte les Philippines · Des drones apport
A1 French News | Why Is Britain's Purple Ube Craze Facing a Halt?
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In this episode: Britain's love of purple ube faces a halt as the Philippines bans fresh exports. Also: Researchers suggest drones could deliver defibrillators faster to people experiencing cardiac arrests.
Aujourd'hui : Les Philippines interdisent l’ube frais · Des drones app
A1 French News | How Five Cheetah Cubs Survived a Difficult Start
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In this episode: Microsoft changes the name and advertising of its new Surface computers, while the technology remains. Also: Five cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo survive strong storms and their mother's illness.
Aujourd'hui : Microsoft change le nom de ses ordinateurs · Cinq petit
A1 French News | How a Thai Teen Rocker Won the Big Prize
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In this episode: Teen rocker Nene Royal becomes first Thai to win America's Got Talent. Also: Alarm bells sound in Brussels as EU sales of Chinese hybrid cars rocket.
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A1 French News | Can OpenAI Help Ukraine Stop Cyber Attacks?
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In this episode: Ukraine gets new cyber defence tools to protect hospitals and power plants, after nearly 6,000 attacks this year. Also: Germany sets a clear target to leave fossil fuels by 2045 and boost renewables.
Aujourd'hui : L’Ukraine reçoit des outils de défense · L’All
A1 French News | Can AI School Replace College?
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In this episode: A Silicon Valley firm launches a free one-year academy for young people who may skip college and build AI products instead. Also: Qantas plans a very long nonstop New York to Sydney flight, with ticket sales starting next August and launch planned for 2028.
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A1 French News | Why British Drivers Face £2 Diesel
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In this episode: Britain faces record diesel prices as shortages, refinery strikes, and war push costs toward £2 a litre, hitting drivers and small businesses. Also: At Climate Week in New York, world leaders discuss the climate crisis, extreme weather, and the shift away from
A1 French News | Why More U.S. Parents Need Grandparents
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In this episode: Childcare in the U.S. is so expensive that one family turns to a grandmother who retires, moves across the country, and helps care for a new baby. Also: Remco Evenepoel wins a fourth straight world time trial title in Montreal, while Marlen Reusser keeps her w
A1 French News | Can Google Gemini Hack Three Companies on Its Own?
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In this episode: Gemini found public information online, guessed credentials, and got into three companies during a security test. Also: Scientists found ancient signs that people were using betel nuts long ago, and the habit still continues today.
Aujourd'hui : Gemini entre d
A1 French 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 to fight rising prices. Also: Australia pushes new social media rules to protect children and cut online harm.
Aujourd'hui : Le Japon monte ses taux · L’Australie protège les enfants.
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A1 French News | Can an AI Chatbot Help Pregnant Women?
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In this episode: In Kenya, a text service answers pregnancy questions and flags urgent cases. Also: Canada welcomes an EU idea for a special associate status.
Aujourd'hui : Textos sur la grossesse au Kenya · Le Canada et l'Union européenne.
Today’s French focus: appeler, to ca
A1 French News | Can Max Verstappen Beat 100 Karts?
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In this episode: Max Verstappen races 100 karts at Silverstone, with all the others starting ahead of him. Also: A Cuban man says he feels like a nightmare after being deported to the Central African Republic, leaving him in legal limbo.
Aujourd'hui : Verstappen face à 100 kar
A1 French News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
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In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife donate $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create a women's hospital and support heart care across the state. Also: OpenAI supports independent audits for its biggest AI models. The plan would make outside gro
A1 French News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?
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In this episode: A Pakistani cement company adds solar panels and already gets over a quarter of its power from them. Also: Christine Lagarde says Europe needs its own AI and more datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China.
Aujourd'hui : Le solaire avance au Pakistan ·
A1 French News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?
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In this episode: US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says. Also: Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years.
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A1 French News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads
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In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China gets lots of attention on a walk in Washington. Also: France may let some champagne reach a higher alcohol level after record heat and sweeter grapes.
Aujourd'hui : Un robot chien attire les regards · Le champagne devient plus for
A1 French News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?
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In this episode: The UK economy rises more than expected in July, helped by services and AI-linked firms. Also: Houthi gains in Yemen strengthen their hold on the Red Sea coast and shipping routes.
Aujourd'hui : L’économie britannique monte en juillet · Les Houthis avancent au
A1 French News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?
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In this episode: Anthropic says people tried to misuse its AI models to make weapons and deadly pathogens, and it banned the accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, after years of resisting online shopping, and it bought a warehouse for shipping.
Aujourd'hui :
A1 French News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?
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In this episode: Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment. Also: Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds.
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A1 French News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?
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In this episode: Chipmakers adopt ASML's expensive new machines and a technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent of their capacity after 150,000 km.
Aujourd'hui : Les puces d’ASML changent ·
A1 French News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
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In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts airports and cancels 1,558 flights. Also: Australia plans a law that lets people turn off social media algorithms.
Aujourd'hui : Volcan en Indonésie, vols bloqués · Australie veut couper les algorithmes.
Today’s French focus: Il a
A1 French 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, showing how launch competition is changing the space market. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa's true size more accurately, after a vote of 164
A1 French 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 backs a new world map that shows Africa in its true size.
Aujourd'hui : Une fusée allemande en orbite · L’ONU soutient une nouvelle carte.
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A1 French News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?
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In this episode: In Bangladesh, children ride a boat to a floating school when floods make roads too muddy for regular classes. Also: In the United States, license plate cameras are facing rare pushback over privacy, police use, and politics.
Aujourd'hui : École flottante au B
A1 French News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch
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In this episode: BepiColombo is in the final stretch to Mercury after an eight-year trip, using flybys and plasma propulsion before gravity can capture it into orbit. Also: Volkswagen's board approves another 50,000 job cuts, bringing its planned total to 100,000 by 2030 as th
A1 French News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question
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In this episode: Australia's fast-growing data centre boom brings noise, jobs, and worries about water, electricity, and the environment. Also: The Japanese yen jumps more than 2% as markets think the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.
Aujourd'hui : Centres de donnée
A1 French News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market?
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In this episode: A Chinese EV maker says its cars are the best and plans a big move into Canada, where tariffs may fall and 49,000 cars could be sold in year one. Also: MapQuest becomes the top free app on Apple's App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, and downloads
A1 French News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The FTC and 22 states sue Amazon, saying it changed ad auctions and overcharged advertisers for years. Also: A farming family uses vending machines to sell milk and local food in rural villages.
Aujourd'hui : Amazon et les enchères · Des machines à lait.
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A1 French News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check
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In this episode: Scientists say El Niño in the eastern Pacific is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, using fossil Galápagos corals to rebuild the climate past and show bigger. Also: Doctors test an ECG-based tool that can spot signs of heart failure and he
A1 French News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims?
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to discuss security, military cooperation, and a new joint committee. Also: Australia's insurer regulator says cash home-insurance payouts can leave cyclone-hit homeowners with extra repai
A1 French News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: An Australian woman missing after deadly Nepal floods is found safe, while other Australians are still unaccounted for. Also: UK telecom executives warn that slow 5G and network upgrades could hurt the country's AI future.
Aujourd'hui : Cara Severino retrouvée
A1 French News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Cambodia says it has ended scam compounds, but experts and Amnesty International remain sceptical and say the claim is not independently verified. Also: Berlin says hackers stole city data and demanded a ransom, but the mayor says the city will not pay.
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A1 French News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The FDA approves Gilead's once-daily HIV pill for some adults whose virus is already controlled, aiming to make treatment easier. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, using its long-range planes on trips to Europe and Tokyo.
Au
A1 French News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to reopen EU talks, with the result too close to call and fishing rights at the center. Also: Nvidia reports another huge jump in revenue as demand for AI chips stays strong.
Aujourd'hui : Islande vote sur l’Europe · Nvidia vend encore
A1 French News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills
Learn French through today’s real news. Slow, clear French at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Millions of households could face higher energy bills this winter as the price cap rises and support is still needed for people who struggle to pay. Also: Brazil fines TikTok's parent company nearly $30 million over children's and teenagers' data, and orders i
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