# B1 French News | Italy's Delivery Riders Strike in 40C Heat

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Podcast: [Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-b1-with-news-french-listening-practice-7793132)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:20:49+00:00
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Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Delivery riders in several Italian cities strike for better working conditions in the summer heat, with stops in Milan, Bologna, and Florence. Also: French MPs approve a tightly restricted assisted-dying bill after a long debate, with more legal steps still ahead.Today’s French focus: devoir + infinitif = must / have to + infinitive. Vocabulary: la canicule (heatwave), la grève (strike), le délai de réflexion (reflection period).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-16 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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