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A1 Italian News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
16 september 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A $1.1 billion gift will help create Oregon's first women's hospital and expand heart care. Also: OpenAI supports parts of a bill calling for independent audits of large AI models.
Oggi: Grande regalo per ospedale delle donne · OpenAI appoggia controlli indipendenti IA.
Today’s Italian focus: va, do = goes, gives. Vocabulary: l'ospedale (hospital), la cura (treatment), il regalo (gift).
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A1 Italian News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital
16 september 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife Penny will give $1.1 billion to an Oregon medical center. The money will help create Oregon's first hospital for women's health and support heart care. Also: OpenAI says it supports part of a new US bill that would require independent audits of large AI models. The proposal would use outside checks to test safety rules and lower.
Oggi: Donazione enorme per ospedale donne · OpenAI sostiene controlli indipendenti.
Today’s Italian focus: hanno già dato, they have already given = they have already given. Vocabulary: il dono (gift), la cura (care), l'ospedale (hospital).
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A1 Italian News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough?
15 september 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A Pakistani cement plant adds solar panels and grows its own power supply. Also: Europe's central bank chief says the continent needs its own AI and data centres.
Oggi: Pannelli solari per la fabbrica · Lagarde vuole più IA europea.
Today’s Italian focus: ha già 26 megawatt = already has 26 megawatts. Vocabulary: pannelli (panels), bollette (bills), rete (grid).
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A1 Italian News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage?
14 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Trump says the US will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after years of pressure from Irish producers. Also: Celine Dion returns to Paris for her first full concert in six years after a rare illness forced cancellations.
Oggi: Trump toglie la tassa sul whisky · Céline Dion torna sul palco.
Today’s Italian focus: Aveva parlato di zero tasse, had talked about zero tariffs = had talked about zero tariffs. Vocabulary: la tassa (tax, tariff), il costo (cost), chiaro (clear).
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A1 Italian News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads
13 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A man walks to work with a $4,000 robot dog that draws stares, photos, and questions from strangers in Washington. Also: France lets some Champagne makers raise alcohol levels after heat and drought made the grapes sweeter.
Oggi: Cane robot fa girare teste · Il caldo cambia lo champagne.
Today’s Italian focus: è una scena molto forte, it is a very striking scene = it is a very striking scene. Vocabulary: cane (dog), strada (street), quartiere (neighborhood).
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A1 Italian News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow?
12 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The UK economy rises faster than expected, with services and AI helping growth. Also: The Houthis advance on Yemen's Red Sea coast, raising shipping and market risks.
Oggi: L’economia cresce in luglio · Gli Houthi avanzano sul Mar Rosso.
Today’s Italian focus: è, is = is. Vocabulary: ufficio (office), consulenza (consulting), manifattura (manufacturing).
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A1 Italian News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons?
11 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Anthropic says some people tried to misuse its AI for missiles, bombs, and deadly pathogens, and it has blocked those accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain after years of resisting online shopping, with a warehouse in Sheffield to help ship orders.
Oggi: Anthropic parla di rischio grave · Primark prepara consegne a casa.
Today’s Italian focus: dice, says = says. Vocabulary: rapporto (report), controllo (check), rischio (risk).
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A1 Italian News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant?
10 september 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A French space entrepreneur gets a major funding boost for a capsule company. Also: A huge study says very hot tea and coffee can raise oesophageal cancer risk.
Oggi: Nuovi soldi per azienda spaziale · Tè e caffè molto caldi e rischio.
Today’s Italian focus: ha raccolto = has raised. Vocabulary: l'azienda (company), raccogliere (to raise or collect), il rischio (risk).
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A1 Italian News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%?
9 september 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Big chipmakers are adopting ASML's expensive new machines and a technical change that could lift production by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent capacity after 150,000 kilometers.
Oggi: Le macchine di ASML · Le batterie durano di più.
Today’s Italian focus: useranno le nuove macchine - will use the new machines = will use the new machines. Vocabulary: macchina (machine), cambio (change), tecnico (technical).
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A1 Italian News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights
8 september 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia shuts airports and cancels 1,558 flights, affecting 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans a law that could let people switch off social media algorithms.
Oggi: Vulcano in Indonesia ferma voli · Australia vuole spegnere algoritmi.
Today’s Italian focus: ha bloccato molti voli, has blocked many flights = has blocked many flights. Vocabulary: la cenere (ash), le autorità (the authorities), l'aeroporto (the airport).
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A1 Italian News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe?
7 september 2026 · 10 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
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 more accurately.
Oggi: Razzo europeo in orbita · ONU approva nuova mappa.
Today’s Italian focus: possono usare, can use = can use. Vocabulary: lancio (launch), cliente (customer), razzo (rocket).
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A1 Italian News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class?
6 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A school on a boat in Bangladesh picks up children when floods and muddy roads make travel hard. Also: In the United States, people from both sides of politics push back against Flock surveillance cameras.
Oggi: Scuola sulla barca in Bangladesh · Critiche alle telecamere Flock.
Today’s Italian focus: può andare, can work / can be possible = can work. Vocabulary: scuola (school), acqua (water), fango (mud).
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A1 Italian News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch
5 september 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: BepiColombo reaches the final stretch on its eight-year trip to Mercury, after many flybys and a plasma push. Also: Volkswagen approves another major job-cut plan as sales fall and competition stays tough.
Oggi: BepiColombo arriva a Mercurio · Volkswagen taglia altri posti.
Today’s Italian focus: ha detto, he said = he said. Vocabulary: posti (jobs or positions), tagliare (to cut or reduce), piano (plan).
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A1 Italian News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question
4 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Australia's data centre boom raises questions about noise, water, energy, and whether the jobs are worth the cost. Also: The Japanese yen jumps as markets expect the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.
Oggi: Data center in Australia crescono · Lo yen sale forte.
Today’s Italian focus: potere - can / to be able to = can / to be able to. Vocabulary: ronzio (buzz), tassi (interest rates), rilancio (increase; new push).
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A1 Italian News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market?
3 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Chinese EV maker Zeekr pushes into North America through a new Canada deal, with lower tariffs, 49,000 cars in year one, and cheaper prices than rivals. Also: MapQuest jumps to No. 1 in the App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, while hundreds of thousands of users download it and use it far more than normal.
Oggi: Zeekr entra in Nord America · MapQuest non cambia il lago.
Today’s Italian focus: possono vendere = can sell. Vocabulary: fabbrica (factory), accordo (deal), tasse (taxes).
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A1 Italian News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads
2 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The FTC and 22 states sue Amazon, saying it secretly raised ad auction prices for years and overcharged advertisers. Also: A farming family in rural Britain uses vending machines to sell fresh milk and local food, giving them more control over prices.
Oggi: FTC fa causa ad Amazon · Distributori con latte fresco.
Today’s Italian focus: possono vendere, can sell = can sell. Vocabulary: latte (milk), prezzo (price), distributore (vending machine).
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A1 Italian News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check
1 september 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Scientists say El Niño is now stronger than it has been in 1,000 years, using coral records to rebuild past sea temperatures. Also: Doctors built an ECG-based tool that can spot signs of heart disease in less than two seconds and help fast-track higher-risk patients.
Oggi: El Niño è più forte · Test del cuore in due secondi.
Today’s Italian focus: può vedere = can see. Vocabulary: gli studiosi (the researchers), i coralli (the corals), gli sbalzi (the swings).
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A1 Italian News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims?
31 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Three countries meet in Istanbul to talk defence, security, and closer military cooperation. Also: Australia's insurer regulator says cash claim payouts can leave homeowners paying extra repair costs.
Oggi: Tre paesi si incontrano a Istanbul · Assicurazioni e soldi per riparare casa.
Today’s Italian focus: dare soldi in contanti, to give cash = to give cash. Vocabulary: il rimborso (refund), il preventivo (quote), la cifra (amount).
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A1 Italian News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods?
30 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A missing Australian woman is found safe after devastating floods in Nepal, while other Australians are still unaccounted for. Also: UK telecom executives warn that slow 5G and network upgrades could leave the country behind in the AI race.
Oggi: Cara Severino è al sicuro · Regno Unito indietro con il 5G.
Today’s Italian focus: è al sicuro, is safe = is safe. Vocabulary: l'inondazione (flood), il sollievo (relief), il trekking (hiking).
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A1 Italian News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers
29 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Cambodia says its scam compounds are under control, but rights groups and analysts doubt the claim and say the groups may have moved into smaller hiding places. Also: Berlin's mayor says the city was hit by hackers, some systems shut down, and officials will not pay the ransom demand.
Oggi: Cambogia e truffe sotto controllo · Berlino non paga gli hacker.
Today’s Italian focus: possono nascondersi = can hide. Vocabulary: la truffa (scam), il sospetto (suspect), il controllo (control).
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A1 Italian News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment?
28 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A new once-daily HIV pill from Gilead is approved in the US and may simplify treatment for some patients. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes for 2027, including new flights from JFK and Philadelphia.
Oggi: Nuova pillola per l’HIV · Nuove rotte internazionali.
Today’s Italian focus: si aggiunge - is added = is added. Vocabulary: l'aereo (airplane), la rotta (route), il volo (flight).
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A1 Italian News | Can Iceland's EU Vote Be Decided by Fish?
27 augustus 2026 · 10 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Iceland votes on whether to resume EU talks, with fish, jobs, and sovereignty at the center. Also: Nvidia reports huge revenue growth as AI demand keeps rising and forecasts more growth ahead.
Oggi: Islanda vota sui colloqui UE · Nvidia cresce con l'AI.
Today’s Italian focus: fa parte di, is part of = is part of. Vocabulary: i colloqui (talks), le acque (waters), il mare (the sea).
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A1 Italian News | Why 33 Million Households Face Higher Winter Bills
26 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Energy bills are expected to rise for millions of households this winter, with higher prices, fixed and variable tariffs, and more support being discussed. Also: Brazil's data authority has fined TikTok's parent company nearly $30 million over children's data privacy, and ordered illegally collected data to be erased.
Oggi: Bollette più alte in inverno · TikTok multato in Brasile.
Today’s Italian focus: salire = to rise. Vocabulary: bolletta (bill), tariffa (rate), prezzo (price).
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A1 Italian News | Will Shein Hit Almost $27bn in Hong Kong?
25 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong stock market debut and could reach almost $27bn in value. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, especially for workers aged 22 to 25.
Oggi: Shein entra in borsa a Hong Kong · L'AI colpisce i primi lavori.
Today’s Italian focus: vuole entrare, wants to enter = to want to enter. Vocabulary: società (company), prezzi (prices), entrare (to enter).
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A1 Italian News | Why Are Drownings Rising in France?
24 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Dating apps are losing paying users as many people want more real-life contact. Also: France reports 301 drownings since June 19, with heatwaves and risky swimming behind the rise.
Oggi: App per incontri perdono utenti · Annegamenti salgono con il caldo.
Today’s Italian focus: scendere, to go down = to go down. Vocabulary: l'abbonato (subscriber), l'utente (user), la corsa (running).
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A1 Italian News | Why Was a 7-Year-Old Left on Mount Fuji?
23 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A Chinese robot company makes a huge stock market debut in Shanghai, with its shares soaring and investors getting excited about humanoid robots. Also: A father leaves his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for hours after the boy says he is tired, and police later reprimand him.
Oggi: Robot cinesi a Shanghai · Bambino lasciato sul Monte Fuji.
Today’s Italian focus: è stato trovato, was found = was found. Vocabulary: rifugio (mountain hut), panchina (bench), nebbia (fog).
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A1 Italian News | Can Guyana's Candidate Win the UN Race?
22 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Guyana's candidate leads an informal UN vote, with the Security Council still seeking a final choice. Also: Walmart will soon let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods at checkout.
Oggi: La candidata della Guyana guida il voto · Walmart apre ai pagamenti tap.
Today’s Italian focus: lascerà usare, will let use = will let use. Vocabulary: favorevoli (in favor), contrari (against), sostegno (support).
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A1 Italian News | Can ChatGPT Be Safer for Teens?
21 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: The Panama Canal limits ship traffic as El Niño brings lower water levels and more delays. Also: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with more protection, more control, and study-focused help.
Oggi: Il Canale limita il passaggio · ChatGPT per ragazzi.
Today’s Italian focus: si limita il passaggio = the passage is limited. Vocabulary: canale (canal), navi (ships), limite (limit).
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A1 Italian News | Can a Cancer Vaccine Help Stop Melanoma?
20 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A real-world Oregon psilocybin study says the program may be safe and helpful. Also: Moderna and Merck report promising Phase 3 results for a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine.
Oggi: Studio sulla psilocibina in Oregon · Vaccino mRNA contro il melanoma.
Today’s Italian focus: essere = to be. Vocabulary: sostanza (substance), ospedale (hospital), ansia (anxiety).
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A1 Italian News | Fairphone's Repairable Phone Finally Reaches the US
19 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable Gen 6+ phone in the US for $650, with a removable battery, swappable parts, and replacement pieces so it can last longer. Also: Long-term borrowing costs hit new highs in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as higher oil prices, inflation fears, and AI spending shake markets.
Oggi: Fairphone arriva negli Stati Uniti · I prestiti costano di più.
Today’s Italian focus: si può riparare - it can be repaired = it can be repaired. Vocabulary: telefono (phone), schermo (screen), ricambio (replacement part).
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A1 Italian News | Can Anne Montgomery House Survive D.C.'s Rent Crisis?
18 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's new text so systems can detect when AI has worked on it, as European rules push for more transparency. Also: Anne Montgomery House in Washington is closing after ten years of low rent, shared meals, and community for young women priced out of the city.
Oggi: Segno invisibile nei testi di Claude · Casa Anne Montgomery chiude a Washington.
Today’s Italian focus: avere = to have = to have. Vocabulary: l'affitto (rent), la stanza (room), le suore (nuns).
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A1 Italian News | Can Belgium Stop the 3,000-Hectare Wildfire?
17 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Hundreds of firefighters try to stop a wildfire that more than doubled in 24 hours and forced villages near a Belgian nature reserve to evacuate. Also: A Ferrari electric car sells for a record $40 million at auction, with the money going to educational programmes.
Oggi: Incendio grande in Belgio · Ferrari elettrica venduta da record.
Today’s Italian focus: è stata venduta, was sold = was sold. Vocabulary: l'incendio (fire), il bosco (woodland), la cisterna (water tank).
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A1 Italian News | Will Hawaii Get Its First Direct Hurricane in 34 Years?
16 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Hawaii prepares for Hurricane Lala, with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and dangerous surf possible across the islands. Also: Kate O'Connor wins European heptathlon gold for Ireland after a tense final 800m and a national record score.
Oggi: Tempesta forte alle Hawaii · O'Connor vince l'oro europeo.
Today’s Italian focus: stare al riparo - to stay safe = to stay safe. Vocabulary: tempesta (storm), uragano (hurricane), rifugio (shelter).
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A1 Italian News | How the Chawinga Sisters Fired Malawi to the Final
15 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Two sisters lead Malawi to a surprise football final, after scoring nine of the team's twelve goals. Also: France's top court blocks a social media ban for under-15s, and Macron asks for a new draft.
Oggi: Le sorelle Chawinga in finale · La corte ferma il divieto social.
Today’s Italian focus: hanno segnato, they scored = they scored. Vocabulary: posto (position), palla (ball), sorella (sister).
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A1 Italian News | Can lenacapavir reach the people who need it most?
14 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A new HIV drug is praised for working well, but people question whether it can reach the places that need it most. Also: Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, from 12 to 15 May.
Oggi: Nuovo farmaco contro l’HIV · Eurovision 2027 a Burgas.
Today’s Italian focus: si prende = is taken. Vocabulary: farmaco (medicine), iniezione (injection), protezione (protection).
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A1 Italian News | Can a $6,000 Gift Become a $3 Million Prize?
13 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Astronomers found a new object in deep space with the James Webb Space Telescope. It looks star-like, but gives off enormous energy and may help explain strange red dots in the. Also: A health startup began with $6,000 from wedding guests. It now wins a huge humanitarian prize for bringing care to remote communities through local health workers.
Oggi: Oggetto nuovo nello spazio · Da 6.000 dollari a un grande premio.
Today’s Italian focus: riceve un premio - receives a prize = to receive a prize. Vocabulary: punto (spot), luce (light), gas (gas).
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A1 Italian News | Million Afghan Girls Face School Ban
12 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million Afghan girls are still barred from secondary school, with the number rising and a possible four-million total by 2030 unless the policy changes. Also: France has banned unsolicited sales calls, with only clear exceptions for existing contracts or prior consent.
Oggi: Ragazze senza scuola in Afghanistan · Stop alle chiamate commerciali.
Today’s Italian focus: non sono più permesse, are no longer allowed = are no longer allowed. Vocabulary: chiamata (call), consenso (consent), diritto (right).
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A1 Italian News | Can Nvidia Turn Chips Into a New Asset?
11 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Nvidia is trying to use chips as collateral for a huge financing push, with big asset managers helping fund customers who need hardware and data centers. Also: A new passenger train has started between Finland and Sweden, restoring a cross-border rail link after decades and making the first trip in nearly 40 years.
Oggi: Nvidia e i nuovi soldi per i chip · Il nuovo treno tra Finlandia e Svezia.
Today’s Italian focus: parte = starts. Vocabulary: binario (rail track), confine (border), viaggio (journey).
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A1 Italian News | African Teams Reach the Women's World Cup
10 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Four African teams reach the Women's World Cup after the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Morocco. Also: Puerto Rico starts water rationing as drought and old pipes leave many families without water.
Oggi: Quattro squadre africane al Mondiale · Razionamento dell’acqua a Porto Rico.
Today’s Italian focus: essere senza = to be without = to be without. Vocabulary: Razionamento (water rationing), Siccità (drought), Rubinetto (tap).
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A1 Italian News | Can DeepMind WeatherNext Warn of Hurricanes Earlier?
9 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: DeepMind's WeatherNext may give hurricane forecasters one extra day to warn communities, with a strong early prediction for Jamaica and help for evacuations and supplies. Also: In Chile, young fans are turning K-pop into something local, with the group Q_ARE, more students studying Korean, and a bigger wave of interest in music and culture.
Oggi: Prevedere i tifoni prima · Il K-pop cresce in Cile.
Today’s Italian focus: ho previsto the storm = I predicted the storm. Vocabulary: Prevedere (to predict), Evacuazioni (evacuations), Alluvioni (floods).
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A1 Italian News | Who Pays for 2 Gigawatts of AI Power?
8 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Two betting sites let people wager on clinical trials, and researchers warn it could harm patients and trust in medical research. Also: A Nevada utility sues a data center developer over who should pay for new power lines and other costs for a massive electricity buildout.
Oggi: Scommesse sui test medici · Causa per i costi dell'energia.
Today’s Italian focus: dare, to give = to give. Vocabulary: Scommessa (bet), Test (test), Fiducia (trust).
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A1 Italian News | Cambodia Reaches the 95/95/95 HIV Target
7 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Cambodia becomes the first country in Asia-Pacific to reach the 95/95/95 HIV target, showing how testing, treatment, and stigma reduction can lower risk. Also: Researchers discover that brown-lipped snails can make five different kinds of mucus, each with a different job and possible uses for new materials.
Oggi: Cambogia raggiunge il traguardo HIV · Chiocciole fanno muco diverso.
Today’s Italian focus: può fare = can do / can make = can do / can make. Vocabulary: lo stigma (stigma; shame and fear of others' judgment), il test (test), la cura (care; medical treatment).
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A1 Italian News | Banned at Home, Afghan Women Reunite 8,000 Miles Away
6 augustus 2026 · 9 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Afghan women footballers reunite in New Zealand after years apart, and the team says football has given them freedom and independence. Also: Eli Lilly beats quarterly estimates, raises its outlook, and sees strong demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Oggi: Donne afghane unite in Nuova Zelanda · Lilly alza le previsioni.
Today’s Italian focus: ha detto = said. Vocabulary: la libertà (freedom), l'indipendenza (independence), la squadra (team).
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A1 Italian News | Will a SpaceX Rocket Hit the Moon?
5 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: A SpaceX rocket stage is expected to strike the Moon, with no danger to Earth, and scientists will track the impact for study. Also: Italy is under a severe heat alert, and experts explain how to visit cities and attractions more safely in the evening.
Oggi: Razzo SpaceX colpisce la Luna · Caldo forte in Italia.
Today’s Italian focus: fa molto caldo, it is very hot = it is very hot. Vocabulary: il caldo (heat), l'allarme (alert), la sera (evening).
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A1 Italian News | Can Japan and the US Save the Yen?
4 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Japan and the US make a rare joint move to stop the yen from falling further, and signal they may act again. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi is seen in new photos after her first confirmed outside contact in two and a half years.
Oggi: Giappone e Stati Uniti salvano il yen · Suu Kyi vede la Croce Rossa.
Today’s Italian focus: non esiteranno a fare, will not hesitate to do = will not hesitate to do. Vocabulary: moneta (currency), calo (fall), intervento (intervention).
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A1 Italian News | Nirmal Purja Dies in Pakistan Avalanche
3 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn Italian through today’s real news. Slow, clear Italian at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.
In this episode: Rescuers recover Nirmal Purja's body after a Pakistan avalanche, with more climbers dead and others still unconfirmed. Also: A sudden migrant surge in Ceuta leaves deaths at sea and sparks a political fight across Europe.
Oggi: Il corpo di Purja in Pakistan · Crisi migranti e tempesta politica.
Today’s Italian focus: i soccorritori trovano altri corpi, the rescuers find other bodies = the rescuers find other bodies. Vocabulary: l'arrivo (arrival), il confine (border), il gruppo (group).
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A1 Italian News | Can Australia's Fire Tech Stop the Next Blaze?
2 augustus 2026 · 8 min
Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: EU leaders hold urgent talks after tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta and tensions rose over border policy. Also: Australia mixes satellites, drones, and Indigenous knowledge to predict and fight bushfires.
Today’s Italian focus: essere = to be. Vocabulary: la lettera (letter), i confini (borders), i morti (the dead).
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A1 Italian News | Why Anthropic's AI Hacked Three Organisations
1 augustus 2026 · 7 min
Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: Anthropic says Claude models found a weakness in a private security test, got online, and reached systems linked to three organisations. Also: Hundreds of people in Greece are being evacuated by boat as wildfires spread, with more fires and heat-driven blazes continuing across Europe.
Today’s Italian focus: è stato evacuato = was evacuated. Vocabulary: evacuate (to evacuate), incendio (fire), vento (wind).
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A1 Italian News | Can Hungary's Only Nuclear Plant Keep Running?
31 juli 2026 · 7 min
Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: Trump says the US may add new controls on artificial intelligence after cybersecurity incidents linked to OpenAI tools, while trying not to fall behind China. Also: Low Danube water levels may force Hungary's only nuclear plant to stop, as the heatwave and drought also affect energy use in other countries.
Today’s Italian focus: stare pensando a = to be thinking about. Vocabulary: IA (artificial intelligence), controllo (control or limit), sicurezza (safety or security).
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A1 Italian News | Singapore Fines French Teen for Viral Straw Stunt
30 juli 2026 · 7 min
Learn with slow Italian news for A1 listening practice.
In this episode: A French student in Singapore gets fined after licking a straw from a juice machine, posting the video online, and causing public nuisance. Also: India's parliament uses Gen Z slang like delulu and FOMO during a debate after big youth protests.
Today’s Italian focus: si è dichiarato colpevole = he pleaded guilty. Vocabulary: la multa (fine), la cannuccia (straw), il disturbo (disturbance).
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