# B1 French News | Six Tourist Deaths Leave Laos Without Answers

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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: 2026-07-19T04:29:26+00:00
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Build stronger French listening with real-world B1 news.In this episode: Laos says it cannot determine what caused six tourist deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol, because no autopsies were carried out and authorities say they cannot blame any. Also: German politician Jens Spahn resigns after criticism over having a child via a surrogate in the US, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz backs the decision and prepares to name a.Today’s French focus: ne peut pas dire = cannot say for certain. Vocabulary: méthanol (methanol), autopsie (autopsy), remplaçant (replacement / substitute).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-07-19 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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