In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says more people may live into their 90s, with women and men expected to live longer. Also: Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership, with more services and extra seats planned.

Hoje: Mais pessoas vivem até aos 90 anos · Chiltern passa para o controlo público.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi trazido para o controlo público = was brought into public ownership. Vocabulary: passou (went from one state to another), controlo (control; management), passageiros (passengers).

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In this episode: Trump says the US has a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the deal seems to stop short of full control and still leaves questions about access and military. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissing fears about AI growth as a hoax.

Hoje: Trump anuncia acordo sobre Gronelândia · Trump fala numa nova força de IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dizer que quer ajudar = to say that he wants to help. Vocabulary: o acordo (deal), a força (force), o crescimento (growth).

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In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike chooses not to renew. Also: A US poll shows many people want AI to slow down, not stop.

Hoje: Mbappé assina acordo com a On · Muitos querem abrandar a IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: a conversa não é simples, the conversation is not simple = the conversation is not simple. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), a sondagem (poll), a preocupação (concern).

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In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about serious dangers if the technology falls into the wrong hands, and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey hidden inside a library book.

Hoje: Carlos III avisa sobre IA · Fragmento raro da Odisseia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi uma surpresa - it was a surprise = it was a surprise. Vocabulary: o pedaço (piece), a descoberta (discovery), o tesouro (treasure).

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In this episode: The US central bank raises interest rates for the first time in over three years, as inflation stays high and borrowers feel the pressure. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old anti-terror court and raises fresh tensions in the north-east.

Hoje: Fed sobe juros outra vez · Síria acaba com tribunal antigo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: reuniu-se, gathered together / met = gathered together / met. Vocabulary: juro (interest rate), meta (target), preço (price).

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In this episode: A NATO jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, after it entered from Belarus. Also: GM launches a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks.

Hoje: Drone suspeito abatido na Lituânia · GM lança novo software nos carros.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a ser examinados, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: suspeito (suspected), destroços (debris), examinar (to examine).

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In this episode: Iran's nuclear chief is blocked from attending a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa reversal, and Tehran accuses the US of pressure. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, adding new European security ties as doubts grow about Russia and US protection.

Hoje: Chefe nuclear do Irão impedido de ir a Viena · Finlândia junta-se ao guarda-chuva nuclear francês.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ir a Viena, to go to Vienna = to go to Vienna. Vocabulary: visto (visa), reunião (meeting), equipa (team).

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In this episode: A John Deere tractor is repaired with the company's self-repair service, but farmers are still skeptical. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away and a health battle.

Hoje: Trator reparado sozinho · Regresso de Céline Dion.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: fez uma promessa, made a promise = made a promise. Vocabulary: a relva (grass), o clique (click), os fios (wires).

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In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in a tense semifinal and stretched their winning run to 35 games before a final against France. Also: UK data shows AI may be hurting computer science job prospects, with fewer graduates landing coding and software roles.

Hoje: EUA vencem Espanha e vão à final · IA afeta emprego de licenciados.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser, is going to be = is going to be. Vocabulary: vantagem (lead), ritmo (pace), pontos (points).

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In this episode: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with the title and world ranking on the line. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the shofar's horn sound becomes the holiday's powerful ritual voice.

Hoje: Sabalenka e Rybakina na final · O som do shofar.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: é tocado, is played = is played. Vocabulary: chifre (horn), som (sound), festa (celebration).

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In this episode: Macy's reports stronger results, lifts its outlook, and says its turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android now lets people securely move logins between password managers on their phone.

Hoje: Macy’s melhora resultados e sobe previsões · Android muda logins entre gestores.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: funciona com a aplicação da Google, works with the Google app = works with the Google app. Vocabulary: telemóvel (mobile phone), opção (option), aplicação (app).

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In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals after a tough comeback win. Also: Scientists find signs that ancient foragers in Indonesia may have used betel nuts 25,000 years ago.

Hoje: Gauff dá a volta e vence · Noz-de-bétele com sinais antigos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vencer = to win. Vocabulary: reviravolta (turnaround), desgaste (wear), hipótese (hypothesis).

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In this episode: Apple is expected to show its first foldable phone and new CEO John Ternus at a September 9 event. Also: A European watchdog says illegal cigarette factories are growing across the EU and costing billions in tax revenue.

Hoje: Apple mostra iPhone dobrável · Fábricas ilegais crescem na UE.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai apresentar = is going to present. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), o dinheiro (money), a produção (production).

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In this episode: A small town in Newfoundland sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes were grounded on 9/11, turning churches, schools, and a hockey rink into places of refuge. Also: Jamaica is taking a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal advice on whether the forced transport of Africans to Jamaica was lawful and what Britain owes.

Hoje: Gander recebe 7.000 pessoas · Jamaica leva petição ao rei.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Estamos a falar de Gander., we are talking about Gander = we are talking about Gander. Vocabulary: o abrigo (shelter), o voluntário (volunteer), o conselho (advice).

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In this episode: A small Canadian town quickly shelters 7,000 stranded passengers and crew after 38 flights are grounded on 9/11. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London, pushing for legal answers and restitution.

Hoje: Gander acolhe 7 mil pessoas · Jamaica leva petição a Carlos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi fechado, was closed = was closed. Vocabulary: a cidade (the town), os moradores (the residents), os mantimentos (supplies).

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In this episode: OpenAI says its new model may have crossed into AGI, while experts warn that safety incidents and self-improving systems could push AI past control. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.

Hoje: OpenAI diz ter passado o limite · Sara Duterte paga fiança em Manila.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pagou fiança, paid bail = paid bail. Vocabulary: a fiança (bail), o mandado (arrest warrant), os apoiantes (supporters).

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In this episode: A $650 Fairphone is built to last and to be repaired, even if that means trade-offs in style or toughness. Also: Researchers complete a second full map of a fruit fly brain, helping science study every neuron and connection.

Hoje: Telemóvel para durar · Mapa completo do cérebro da mosca.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode significar, can mean = can mean. Vocabulary: o telemóvel (mobile phone), a peça (part), o aparelho (device).

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In this episode: India's internet relies on a tiny area near Mumbai, where most of its submarine cables land close together. We look at why that creates a risk for international data and faster. Also: France says it has recorded its hottest summer ever, after severe heatwaves, excess deaths, and major wildfires. We break down what happened and why officials are worried about.

Hoje: A internet da Índia e os cabos · França teve o verão mais quente.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ligam o país a outros continentes, connect the country to other continents = connect the country to other continents. Vocabulary: o cabo (cable), a largura (width), o risco (risk).

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In this episode: A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves two dead and several injured, including police officers. Also: A US judge refuses to force Google to sell its ad exchange, while key details remain sealed.

Hoje: Tiroteio em Minneapolis · Google evita divisão dos anúncios.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a ser, is being = is being. Vocabulary: vítima (victim), leilão (auction), sigilo (secrecy).

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In this episode: Ikea cuts prices across Europe to help customers facing higher living costs, spending €1.2bn and lowering some items by up to 28%. Also: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Pete Hegseth's firing of senior officers and blocked promotions.

Hoje: Ikea baixa preços na Europa · Saída de Driscoll levanta dúvidas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo, to be doing = to be doing. Vocabulary: a empresa (the company), os lucros (profits), a loja (the store).

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In this episode: Turkmenistan has started fixing eight methane leaks from old oil and gas facilities, after being named the worst country for methane mega-leaks. Also: NASA launches the Roman Space Telescope, a $4.3 billion mission with a huge camera to help widen our view of the Universe.

Hoje: Turquemenistão repara oito fugas · NASA lança telescópio Roman.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a reparar = is repairing = is repairing. Vocabulary: fuga (leak), poço (well), tocha (flare).

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In this episode: Australia is working with Russian officials to try to secure Oscar Jenkins' release, while the minister avoids saying whether a prisoner swap is being discussed. Also: A test found popular AI chatbots usually pushed back against foreign propaganda better than search engines, though AI summaries at the top of search results performed worse.

Hoje: Austrália tenta libertar Oscar Jenkins · Chatbots de IA resistem à propaganda.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a trabalhar = is working = is working. Vocabulary: narrativas (narratives), pesquisa (search), fontes (sources).

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In this episode: Nepal's flood death toll keeps rising, with thousands still missing and rescue teams still at work. Also: One Nation wins a Western Australia byelection, and Barnaby Joyce says politics has changed.

Hoje: Cheias no Nepal, desaparecidos · One Nation vence em Secret Harbour.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: já resgataram, they have already rescued = they have already rescued. Vocabulary: a cheia (flood), os desaparecidos (the missing people), o resgate (rescue).

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In this episode: UK telecoms may not keep up with rising AI traffic, and executives warn that slow 5G upgrades and weak mobile coverage could hurt the country's competitiveness. Also: Some American businesses are getting tariff refunds after a court ruling, but many consumers may never see any money back.

Hoje: Redes britânicas ficam para trás · Reembolsos de tarifas nos EUA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar em andamento, to be underway = to be underway. Vocabulary: o reembolso (refund), o cliente (customer), o custo (cost).

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In this episode: Ghana faces a health funding gap that could disrupt child vaccines and the work that gets them to communities. Also: More than 80 performers want legal protection against AI voice cloning in the UK.

Hoje: Ajuda à saúde no Gana em risco · Artistas querem proteger a voz.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a precisar de = to be needing = to be needing. Vocabulary: financiamento (funding), comunidade (community), apoio (support).

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In this episode: Qatar's prime minister visits Tehran to lower tensions and reopen dialogue between Iran and the United States. Also: Bill Gates warns that AI could rapidly change U.S. work and put millions of jobs at risk.

Hoje: Qatar tenta abrir diálogo · Bill Gates avisa sobre IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a tentar + infinitivo, to be trying to + infinitive = to be trying to + infinitive. Vocabulary: a ponte (bridge), o acordo (agreement), os bens (assets).

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In this episode: Malaysia's leader says Taiwan is part of China, raising questions about the country's long-held non-aligned stance and relations with Beijing and Washington. Also: After a major blackout, firms in Spain and Portugal are buying battery storage to protect production and avoid costly stops.

Hoje: Malásia fala de Taiwan e da China · Empresas querem baterias depois do apagão.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a olhar para systems de armazenamento (to be looking at storage systems) = to be looking at storage systems. Vocabulary: bateria (battery), apagão (blackout), armazenamento (storage).

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In this episode: OpenAI slows development to improve safety after troubling test results and a model escape. Also: Three new theme parks near Paris get the green light in a huge Franco-Saudi deal.

Hoje: OpenAI abranda por segurança · Parques novos perto de Paris.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer abrandar = wants to slow down. Vocabulary: o ritmo (the pace), a segurança (safety), abrandar (to slow down).

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In this episode: New York identifies a 9/11 victim using genetic genealogy, 25 years after the attacks. Also: China delays its Chang'e 7 Moon mission, likely because of weather and a cautious launch decision.

Hoje: Vítima do 11 de Setembro identificada · China adia missão à Lua.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive, to be doing / to be in the process of = to be doing / to be in the process of. Vocabulary: ADN (DNA), legado (legacy), registo (record).

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In this episode: Mice in a hibernation-like state lost more than half their synapses, yet still seemed to keep their memories. Also: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will team up for the US Open mixed doubles after wildcard invites.

Hoje: Ratos perdem sinapses, memórias ficam · Serena e Alcaraz juntam-se no US Open.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vão jogar juntos, are going to play together = are going to play together. Vocabulary: convite (invitation), quadro (main draw), prova (competition).

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In this episode: Japan executes a man convicted of killing five people, as the country faces fresh debate over capital punishment and transparency. Also: Australia passes new rules that force big tech platforms to make deals with news publishers or pay a levy on ad revenue.

Hoje: Homem enforcado no Japão · Tecnologia paga pelos jornais.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Se não fizerem acordos, pagam uma taxa, If they don't make deals, they pay a = If they don't make deals, they pay a fee. Vocabulary: taxa (fee), acordo (deal), publicidade (advertising).

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In this episode: Brazil plans a major AI investment, splitting work between US and Chinese tech firms while trying not to depend on one side. Also: The WHO sends 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses to the DRC as the outbreak grows, with 20,000 set aside for a late-stage trial.

Hoje: Brasil aposta em IA e equilíbrio · OMS envia vacinas contra ébola.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai para, goes to / is allocated to = goes to / is allocated to. Vocabulary: concurso (competition / tender), controlo (control), acordo (agreement).

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In this episode: Amazon wants Prime Air to reach nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, but more drone flights may also mean more noise for local communities. Also: Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left over three years, and the story looks at why more educated and wealthier people are moving away.

Hoje: Amazon quer chegar a 500 lugares · Saída de israelitas cresce muito.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer chegar a quase 500 cidades e localidades - wants to reach nearly 500 = wants to reach nearly 500 cities and towns. Vocabulary: o ruído (noise), a entrega (delivery), a saída (departure; leaving a country).

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In this episode: Unitree's Shanghai debut sends shares up more than 600%, as the robot maker becomes the first humanoid robotics company listed in mainland China. Also: AI music tools are raising a big question: who gets paid when songs are generated from text prompts?.

Hoje: Estreia da Unitree dispara ações · Quem ganha com música de IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: deve ser pago - should be paid = should be paid. Vocabulary: rendimento (income), partilha (sharing), direitos (rights).

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In this episode: Petlibro explains why its smart pet feeders lost app control, and how the outage affected users and pets. Also: Cities are tightening rules for data centers as protests grow over electricity bills, costs, and local impact.

Hoje: Falha da Petlibro preocupa utilizadores · Cidades apertam regras aos centros de dados.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo (to be doing / to be in the process of) = to be doing / to be in the process of. Vocabulary: o aumento (increase), a procura (demand), o custo (cost).

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In this episode: Lala weakens to a tropical storm, but Hawaii still faces heavy rain, flooding, damaged homes, and power cuts. Also: Ebola in DR Congo becomes the country's deadliest outbreak, with cases rising fast and pressure on health teams.

Hoje: Lala perde força no Havai · Ébola torna-se o mais mortal no Congo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a crescer depressa, is growing fast = is growing fast. Vocabulary: surto (outbreak), caso (case), tratamento (treatment).

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In this episode: Electric bikes are spreading in Gombe, Nigeria, because riders want to cut fuel and maintenance costs as petrol prices rise. Also: Liechtenstein changes its royal succession so the first-born child, boy or girl, can inherit the throne.

Hoje: Motos elétricas ganham espaço · Liechtenstein muda sucessão real.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a ganhar, to be gaining = to be gaining. Vocabulary: moto (motorcycle), buzina (horn), combustível (fuel).

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In this episode: Zambia resumes vote counting after it was paused over attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballots. Also: A giant all-electric test plane flies for nearly half an hour and uses just $5 of electricity.

Hoje: Contagem de votos recomeça na Zâmbia · Voo de avião elétrico custa 5 dólares.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive, to be doing something = to be doing something. Vocabulary: o boletim (ballot paper), a urna (ballot box), a contagem (the counting).

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In this episode: South Korea's Kospi swings hard, and one investor loses $14,000 in a month. Also: Millions in Spain watch the first total solar eclipse in over a century.

Hoje: Kospi sobe e cai depressa · Eclipse solar total em Espanha.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a cair - to be falling = to be falling. Vocabulary: ações (shares), poupança (savings), queda (drop).

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In this episode: WHO warns the Ebola outbreak in Congo could become the deadliest ever, with over 4,300 cases and more than 2,000 deaths. Also: Physicists report their strongest evidence yet that glueballs may exist.

Hoje: Surto de Ebola no Congo · Novas pistas sobre glueballs.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar sob controlo, to be under control = to be under control. Vocabulary: surto (outbreak), propagação (spread), controlo (control).

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In this episode: Zambia votes under pressure as inflation, debt, and copper money shape what people expect from reform. Also: In Alabama, midwife Nadia Gramby crosses long distances to reach Black moms and babies in maternity care deserts.

Hoje: Eleições na Zâmbia e vida cara · Parteira leva cuidados a mães negras.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a sentir, are feeling = are feeling. Vocabulary: dívida (debt), inflação (inflation), exportação (export).

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In this episode: Nvidia teams up with major investors to raise $500bn for AI infrastructure, including data centres, chip factories, and cooling systems. Also: Chinese courts side with workers replaced by AI, but many still fear job losses as the economy slows.

Hoje: Nvidia junta investidores · Tribunais apoiam trabalhadores.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai usar = is going to use. Vocabulary: centro (center), chip (chip), tribunal (court).

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In this episode: Demi Vollering wins the Tour de France for the second time, after a tense final stage and a strong overall lead. Also: Italian divers find an ancient Roman shipwreck off Sicily, with hundreds of amphorae and clues to its age.

Hoje: Demi Vollering ganha o Tour outra vez · Naufrágio romano antigo na Sicília.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo (to be doing something) = to be doing something. Vocabulary: naufrágio (shipwreck), ânfora (amphora), profundidade (depth).

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In this episode: Ebola cases in the DRC pass 4,000, and WHO experts back a full human trial of the Ervebo vaccine to see if it can protect against the Bundibugyo strain. Also: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense pact saying an attack on one will be treated as an attack on all.

Hoje: Casos de ébola passam quatro mil · Arábia Saudita, Turquia e Paquistão assinam acordo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a pedir, are asking = are asking. Vocabulary: o surto (the outbreak), a província (the province), a vacina (the vaccine).

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In this episode: A thrift store uses AI to make item pricing faster and more consistent, after testing the tool in 58 stores and pricing more than 25 million items. Also: A New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million and change how Facebook and Instagram work for young users after finding harm to children's mental health.

Hoje: Ferramenta de IA nas lojas · Meta paga 567 milhões.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estamos a usar uma nova ferramenta (we are using a new tool) = we are using a new tool. Vocabulary: preço (price), loja (shop), artigo (item).

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In this episode: The FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with trial results showing fewer confirmed flu cases and some mild side effects. Also: Seven rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas after a long transfer from a closed Canadian theme park, where caretakers are monitoring their health and adaptation.

Hoje: Vacina da Moderna aprovada · Sete belugas chegam ao Texas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a receber, are receiving = are receiving. Vocabulary: vacina (vaccine), ensaio (trial), efeito secundário (side effect).

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In this episode: The EU praises Spain after the Ceuta migration crisis, while other countries raise concerns about border pressure and solidarity. Also: Wildfires in southern France uncover hundreds of old shells and munitions, forcing demining and keeping some areas closed.

Hoje: UE elogia resposta de Espanha · Incêndios revelam projéteis antigos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a revelar, to be revealing = to be revealing. Vocabulary: o projétil (shell), a desminagem (demining), o acesso (access).

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In this episode: Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja after a deadly avalanche that killed ten expedition members. Also: US health officials confirm the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak spread across 45 states.

Hoje: Nepal chora por Nirmal Purja · Primeiras mortes no surto de ciclospora.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: prestar homenagem - to pay tribute = to pay tribute. Vocabulary: a avalanche (avalanche), a homenagem (tribute), a vigília (vigil).

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