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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
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Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
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Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
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USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
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Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
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Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
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The American War: U.S. War Veterans Search for Personal Peace in Vietnam https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-american-war-u-s-war-veterans-search-for-personal-peace-in-vietnam-a-c0816513-1b90-4249-8ebc-f4926974137e#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fifty years after the end of the war, a group of U.S. veterans spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam by bus. They once came as soldiers. Now, they are searching for forgiveness.
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Organ Trafficking: How Germans Buy New Kidneys in Kenya https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/organ-trafficking-how-germans-buy-new-kidneys-in-kenya-a-a16089cf-5bb6-40d3-ac38-fac8ef3eff4d#ref=rss
April 15, 2025, 3:16 PM
Germans in need of new kidneys are heading to Kenya to buy one. The donors are frequently suffering from bitter poverty. Behind the scheme is an Israeli whom the authorities have been after for years.
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Right Wing Report: How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/right-wing-report-how-germanys-afd-intends-to-boost-its-influence-a-140fc377-8981-4411-9f31-78e4b267eb3f#ref=rss
April 11, 2025, 9:33 AM
By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?
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Trump's America: A Family Rent Asunder https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-america-a-family-rent-asunder-a-f49420e1-8404-4c0d-80af-457218e818c0#ref=rss
April 2, 2025, 12:15 PM
The father took part in the January 6 storming of the Capitol. His son turned him in to the FBI. Now that Donald Trump has pardoned him, Guy Reffitt and his wife are hoping for a return to normalcy - and fearful that it way never come.
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Artificial Intelligence: A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/artificial-intelligence-a-deadly-love-affair-with-a-chatbot-a-e5498031-c2b0-4da4-9192-65da9d3f40d6#ref=rss
March 30, 2025, 10:58 AM
Sewell Setzer was a happy child - before he fell in love with a chatbot and took his own life at 14. His mother has now filed a lawsuit against the most powerful company in the world.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------
Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
--------------------
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
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Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
--------------------
The American War: U.S. War Veterans Search for Personal Peace in Vietnam https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-american-war-u-s-war-veterans-search-for-personal-peace-in-vietnam-a-c0816513-1b90-4249-8ebc-f4926974137e#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fifty years after the end of the war, a group of U.S. veterans spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam by bus. They once came as soldiers. Now, they are searching for forgiveness.
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Organ Trafficking: How Germans Buy New Kidneys in Kenya https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/organ-trafficking-how-germans-buy-new-kidneys-in-kenya-a-a16089cf-5bb6-40d3-ac38-fac8ef3eff4d#ref=rss
April 15, 2025, 3:16 PM
Germans in need of new kidneys are heading to Kenya to buy one. The donors are frequently suffering from bitter poverty. Behind the scheme is an Israeli whom the authorities have been after for years.
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Right Wing Report: How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/right-wing-report-how-germanys-afd-intends-to-boost-its-influence-a-140fc377-8981-4411-9f31-78e4b267eb3f#ref=rss
April 11, 2025, 9:33 AM
By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?
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Trump's America: A Family Rent Asunder https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-america-a-family-rent-asunder-a-f49420e1-8404-4c0d-80af-457218e818c0#ref=rss
April 2, 2025, 12:15 PM
The father took part in the January 6 storming of the Capitol. His son turned him in to the FBI. Now that Donald Trump has pardoned him, Guy Reffitt and his wife are hoping for a return to normalcy - and fearful that it way never come.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
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Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
--------------------
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
--------------------
Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
--------------------
The American War: U.S. War Veterans Search for Personal Peace in Vietnam https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-american-war-u-s-war-veterans-search-for-personal-peace-in-vietnam-a-c0816513-1b90-4249-8ebc-f4926974137e#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fifty years after the end of the war, a group of U.S. veterans spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam by bus. They once came as soldiers. Now, they are searching for forgiveness.
--------------------
Organ Trafficking: How Germans Buy New Kidneys in Kenya https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/organ-trafficking-how-germans-buy-new-kidneys-in-kenya-a-a16089cf-5bb6-40d3-ac38-fac8ef3eff4d#ref=rss
April 15, 2025, 3:16 PM
Germans in need of new kidneys are heading to Kenya to buy one. The donors are frequently suffering from bitter poverty. Behind the scheme is an Israeli whom the authorities have been after for years.
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Right Wing Report: How Germany's AfD Intends to Boost Its Influence https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/right-wing-report-how-germanys-afd-intends-to-boost-its-influence-a-140fc377-8981-4411-9f31-78e4b267eb3f#ref=rss
April 11, 2025, 9:33 AM
By the time Germany's next elections roll around, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party hopes to be the country's strongest political power. Voter frustration is helping, but does the party actually have a plan?
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------
Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
--------------------
Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
--------------------
"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
--------------------
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
--------------------
Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
--------------------
The American War: U.S. War Veterans Search for Personal Peace in Vietnam https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-american-war-u-s-war-veterans-search-for-personal-peace-in-vietnam-a-c0816513-1b90-4249-8ebc-f4926974137e#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fifty years after the end of the war, a group of U.S. veterans spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam by bus. They once came as soldiers. Now, they are searching for forgiveness.
--------------------
Organ Trafficking: How Germans Buy New Kidneys in Kenya https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/organ-trafficking-how-germans-buy-new-kidneys-in-kenya-a-a16089cf-5bb6-40d3-ac38-fac8ef3eff4d#ref=rss
April 15, 2025, 3:16 PM
Germans in need of new kidneys are heading to Kenya to buy one. The donors are frequently suffering from bitter poverty. Behind the scheme is an Israeli whom the authorities have been after for years.
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"Teacher Li": Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------
Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
--------------------
Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
--------------------
"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
--------------------
Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
--------------------
Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
--------------------
The American War: U.S. War Veterans Search for Personal Peace in Vietnam https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-american-war-u-s-war-veterans-search-for-personal-peace-in-vietnam-a-c0816513-1b90-4249-8ebc-f4926974137e#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:25 PM
Fifty years after the end of the war, a group of U.S. veterans spent two weeks traveling through Vietnam by bus. They once came as soldiers. Now, they are searching for forgiveness.
--------------------

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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
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Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
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Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
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USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
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Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
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Executive-Ordered Out of Existence: How Trump's Transphobia Is Affecting My Family from Afar
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/executive-ordered-out-of-existence-how-trumps-transphobia-is-affecting-my-family-from-afar-a-49a292cb-a97c-4b27-9b69-c2a84a237b81#ref=rss
April 16, 2025, 3:59 PM
My transgender daughter is getting the care she needs here in Berlin. But she is no longer able to travel to her second home in the U.S. to visit family and friends. In Donald Trump's America, the transgender community is under attack. And the consequences could be devastating.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
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Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
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USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen: The Freestylist https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/grandmaster-magnus-carlsen-the-freestylist-a-8e2744b1-e2db-4180-b189-9ff5dd3366ff#ref=rss
April 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
Magnus Carlsen hated homework and blossomed when he no longer had to go to school. Today, he plays chess according to a new set of rules and is engaged in an ongoing battle with the World Chess Federation. What is driving him?
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
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Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
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Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
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USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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"Good Hunting": Right Wing Extremist Chats Flourishing on Telegram https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/happy-hunting-right-wing-extremist-chats-flourishing-on-telegram-a-94681ae9-516e-4bf7-a4f9-066e4edd97c8#ref=rss
April 23, 2025, 8:17 PM
A militant neo-Nazi online subculture is propagating violence against migrants and members of the LGBTQ community. Members of this parallel world, known as "Terrorgram," come from all over the world. And many of them are minors.
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A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, were NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice - or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------
Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
--------------------
Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
--------------------
Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
--------------------
rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
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Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Recruited for the War in Ukraine: Meet the Chinese Soldiers Fighting in Russia's Army
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/recruited-for-the-war-in-ukraine-meet-the-chinese-soldiers-fighting-in-russias-army-a-a513ea23-2e54-4601-a2a8-e9e79f2fb864#ref=rss
April 28, 2025, 9:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is hoping to pull Beijing into the war by deploying Chinese volunteers on the front in Ukraine. Many of them are active on Chinese social media. DER SPIEGEL tried to track them down.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
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A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------
Trump's Trump Card: The Dangerous Ideology of U.S. Vice President JD Vance https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trumps-trump-card-the-dangerous-ideology-of-u-s-vice-president-jd-vance-a-745736df-8c02-4ef0-b166-f51f31d48d82#ref=rss
May 2, 2025, 1:17 PM
Rarely has a U.S. vice president had as much power as JD Vance. His ideas for how to deploy that power come from a melange of anti-system radicals and virulent right wingers. A portrait.
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Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
--------------------
Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
--------------------
rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
--------------------
Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
--------------------
Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/breaking-the-silence-looking-back-at-world-war-ii-family-histories-a-7a39af5e-6007-4276-9d2e-915c8a8af051#ref=rss
May 7, 2025, 8:19 AM
Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now want to know for sure - also out of concern for Germany's political future.
--------------------

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Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
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Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
--------------------
Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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Resistance in Ukraine: The Show Must Go On (Underground) in the Kharkiv Opera House
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/resistance-in-ukraine-the-show-must-go-on-underground-in-the-kharkiv-opera-house-a-046d8e01-c14e-49fd-9bca-f6d531b4681a#ref=rss
May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM
The opera house in Kharkiv was almost destroyed and an undetonated Russian rocket can still be found on its roof. But after a long interruption, the ensemble is once again staging productions - in the basement. Its shows are usually sold out.
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"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
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Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
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Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
--------------------
Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
--------------------
Compendium of Extremism: A Look inside the Report Documenting the AfD's Right-Wing Radicalism
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/compendium-of-extremism-a-look-inside-the-report-documenting-the-afds-right-wing-radicalism-a-de2ab5b5-623e-4100-addb-d1e44c298305#ref=rss
May 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
The AfD has issued threats of a "war against the government," complains of a "knife jihad" on German streets and demands that millions be "remigrated." DER SPIEGEL has looked inside the 1,108-page report compiled by domestic intelligence officials.
--------------------
USA: Scientists Looking to Leave the U.S. for More Welcoming Environments https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/usa-scientists-looking-to-leave-the-u-s-for-more-welcoming-environments-a-989ca73f-1dc9-4205-8405-1dc901c3623a#ref=rss
May 12, 2025, 7:29 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making life difficult for academics and scientific researchers. Many are looking to leave the country as a result. We spoke with four of them.
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NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/natos-eastern-flank-germanys-rising-concerns-about-russia-a-66c25d03-9202-4598-8f39-e5801d42d1ee#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:24 PM
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.
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Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bunkers-emergency-plans-and-the-army-reserve-germans-growing-increasingly-uneasy-as-peace-in-europe-looks-more-fragile-a-8e0f75b0-c105-4174-a166-3f5829b2fd89#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:23 PM
Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.
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"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
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Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
--------------------
Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
--------------------
Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
--------------------
Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
--------------------
rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
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Ruqqia Fights for Survival: Children in Gaza Facing Malnourishment as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ruqqia-fights-for-survival-children-in-gaza-facing-malnourishment-as-humanitarian-situation-worsens-a-3c7e6d14-0113-492d-b476-7d3108b5f61d#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Thousands of children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from malnourishment as a result of the Israeli blockade and supplies are dwindling. One mother is fighting for her daughter. Another has already lost her son.
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Skeletons Emerging from the Closet: Deutsche Bank CEO Sewing Facing Questions as Lawsuits Loom
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/skeletons-emerging-from-the-closet-deutsche-bank-ceo-sewing-facing-questions-as-lawsuits-loom-a-c5aabd17-7a04-4968-ac0b-ecbd057a245b#ref=rss
July 11, 2025, 9:18 AM
Christian Sewing has steered Deutsche Bank back onto the right track and restored its reputation. But now, a scandal from the financial crisis is returning to haunt him.
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NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/natos-eastern-flank-germanys-rising-concerns-about-russia-a-66c25d03-9202-4598-8f39-e5801d42d1ee#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:24 PM
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.
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Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bunkers-emergency-plans-and-the-army-reserve-germans-growing-increasingly-uneasy-as-peace-in-europe-looks-more-fragile-a-8e0f75b0-c105-4174-a166-3f5829b2fd89#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:23 PM
Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.
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"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
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Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
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Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
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A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
--------------------
Death Zone Drama on K2: "Brother, It's Just Me and You" https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/death-zone-drama-on-k2-brother-its-just-me-and-you-a-755a7d58-1aa8-4c40-9c49-91314d9bab40#ref=rss
May 28, 2025, 8:53 AM
At an altitude of over 8,200 meters on the flanks of K2, extreme mountaineer Kristin Harila finds a high-altitude porter who has fallen. He is hanging upside down from a fixed rope and fighting for his life. She faces a difficult choice.
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The Case Before the ICJ: Is Israel Committing Genocide in the Gaza Strip? https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-case-before-the-icj-is-israel-committing-genocide-in-the-gaza-strip-a-ed21be27-d54d-47ef-9cb3-c2e6135411ab#ref=rss
July 16, 2025, 2:13 PM
The UN Genocide Convention came about as a reaction to the Holocaust. Now, Israel is being accused of violating it. International law experts are divided.
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Skeletons Emerging from the Closet: Deutsche Bank CEO Sewing Facing Questions as Lawsuits Loom
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/skeletons-emerging-from-the-closet-deutsche-bank-ceo-sewing-facing-questions-as-lawsuits-loom-a-c5aabd17-7a04-4968-ac0b-ecbd057a245b#ref=rss
July 11, 2025, 9:18 AM
Christian Sewing has steered Deutsche Bank back onto the right track and restored its reputation. But now, a scandal from the financial crisis is returning to haunt him.
--------------------
NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/natos-eastern-flank-germanys-rising-concerns-about-russia-a-66c25d03-9202-4598-8f39-e5801d42d1ee#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:24 PM
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.
--------------------
Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bunkers-emergency-plans-and-the-army-reserve-germans-growing-increasingly-uneasy-as-peace-in-europe-looks-more-fragile-a-8e0f75b0-c105-4174-a166-3f5829b2fd89#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:23 PM
Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.
--------------------
"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
--------------------
Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
--------------------
Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
--------------------
Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
--------------------
rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
--------------------
A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
--------------------
The German Chancellor's Diplomacy Offensive: Can Friedrich Merz Help Keep Trump from Abandoning Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-german-chancellors-diplomacy-offensive-can-friedrich-merz-help-keep-trump-from-abandoning-europe-a-cc56e01a-82bf-4fb8-8fdd-29857c668757#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:42 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to be a leading voice in Europe, but first he must figure out how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. His first few weeks have produced mixed results.
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Nobel Laureate on America's Crisis in Academia: "The Goal of the Trump Administration Is to Destroy the Elite"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nobel-laureate-on-americas-crisis-in-academia-the-goal-of-the-trump-administration-is-to-destroy-the-elite-a-cf3d8532-e44e-42f4-87b0-dbc27a4c3722#ref=rss
July 18, 2025, 1:30 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues to ramp up the pressure on American universities and scientific research institutes. Nobel laureate Thomas S|+dhof of Stanford University speaks of his own mistakes and about what Trump's onslaught means for the future of science in the U.S.
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The Case Before the ICJ: Is Israel Committing Genocide in the Gaza Strip? https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-case-before-the-icj-is-israel-committing-genocide-in-the-gaza-strip-a-ed21be27-d54d-47ef-9cb3-c2e6135411ab#ref=rss
July 16, 2025, 2:13 PM
The UN Genocide Convention came about as a reaction to the Holocaust. Now, Israel is being accused of violating it. International law experts are divided.
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Skeletons Emerging from the Closet: Deutsche Bank CEO Sewing Facing Questions as Lawsuits Loom
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/skeletons-emerging-from-the-closet-deutsche-bank-ceo-sewing-facing-questions-as-lawsuits-loom-a-c5aabd17-7a04-4968-ac0b-ecbd057a245b#ref=rss
July 11, 2025, 9:18 AM
Christian Sewing has steered Deutsche Bank back onto the right track and restored its reputation. But now, a scandal from the financial crisis is returning to haunt him.
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NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/natos-eastern-flank-germanys-rising-concerns-about-russia-a-66c25d03-9202-4598-8f39-e5801d42d1ee#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:24 PM
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.
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Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bunkers-emergency-plans-and-the-army-reserve-germans-growing-increasingly-uneasy-as-peace-in-europe-looks-more-fragile-a-8e0f75b0-c105-4174-a166-3f5829b2fd89#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:23 PM
Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.
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"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
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Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
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Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
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A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
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John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
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WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
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Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
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Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
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Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
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Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
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Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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Thomas S|+dhof on America's Crisis in Academia: "The Goal of the Trump Administration Is to Destroy the Elite"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/nobel-laureate-on-americas-crisis-in-academia-the-goal-of-the-trump-administration-is-to-destroy-the-elite-a-cf3d8532-e44e-42f4-87b0-dbc27a4c3722#ref=rss
July 18, 2025, 1:30 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues to ramp up the pressure on American universities and scientific research institutes. Nobel laureate Thomas S|+dhof of Stanford University speaks of his own mistakes and about what Trump's onslaught means for the future of science in the U.S.
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The Case Before the ICJ: Is Israel Committing Genocide in the Gaza Strip? https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-case-before-the-icj-is-israel-committing-genocide-in-the-gaza-strip-a-ed21be27-d54d-47ef-9cb3-c2e6135411ab#ref=rss
July 16, 2025, 2:13 PM
The UN Genocide Convention came about as a reaction to the Holocaust. Now, Israel is being accused of violating it. International law experts are divided.
--------------------
Skeletons Emerging from the Closet: Deutsche Bank CEO Sewing Facing Questions as Lawsuits Loom
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/skeletons-emerging-from-the-closet-deutsche-bank-ceo-sewing-facing-questions-as-lawsuits-loom-a-c5aabd17-7a04-4968-ac0b-ecbd057a245b#ref=rss
July 11, 2025, 9:18 AM
Christian Sewing has steered Deutsche Bank back onto the right track and restored its reputation. But now, a scandal from the financial crisis is returning to haunt him.
--------------------
NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/natos-eastern-flank-germanys-rising-concerns-about-russia-a-66c25d03-9202-4598-8f39-e5801d42d1ee#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:24 PM
Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.
--------------------
Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bunkers-emergency-plans-and-the-army-reserve-germans-growing-increasingly-uneasy-as-peace-in-europe-looks-more-fragile-a-8e0f75b0-c105-4174-a166-3f5829b2fd89#ref=rss
July 9, 2025, 12:23 PM
Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.
--------------------
"For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Dari|-n Gap
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/for-me-theres-no-going-back-a-daring-escape-from-china-to-the-u-s-via-the-darien-gap-a-bdbcb0cf-d9b9-4e26-9d3e-40c63dea3dfb#ref=rss
July 7, 2025, 1:46 PM
Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.
--------------------
Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/using-ai-to-humiliate-women-the-men-behind-deepfake-pornography-a-0de338f9-9cec-4ae8-a5ef-9a356b0a5bd4#ref=rss
July 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.
--------------------
Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/free-iphones-fake-dating-sites-and-porn-chats-the-dirty-tricks-of-online-scammers-a-5e654bd6-7d6c-4232-a97a-249280ae8085#ref=rss
June 27, 2025, 5:47 PM
Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.
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Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/dirty-dealings-with-the-porn-baron-suspicions-swirl-around-a-german-financial-service-provider-a-9b1f90c6-8bc1-46c3-9e8c-25ccb422efcf#ref=rss
June 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.
--------------------
A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-vital-summit-for-nato-can-donald-trump-be-convinced-to-remain-engaged-in-europe-a-c8083089-83db-4976-869a-0830f920d3ac#ref=rss
June 24, 2025, 8:44 AM
This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.
--------------------
John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-bolton-on-what-trump-might-do-in-iran-for-trump-its-now-a-matter-of-saving-face-a-4c26dd51-5a78-4a69-ba25-b37ed0be4239#ref=rss
June 20, 2025, 2:56 PM
John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.
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Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/trumps-homemade-tourism-crisis-international-travelers-are-growing-skeptical-of-the-u-s-a-bae271e2-69e9-40a4-bba9-57e656b50138#ref=rss
June 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.
--------------------
WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service
https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/we-dont-want-to-bother-you-whatsapp-head-will-cathcart-talks-about-the-introduction-of-ads-to-the-messenger-service-a-c6173a99-1fa8-4555-a4ef-97295a87cd2b#ref=rss
June 18, 2025, 12:13 PM
"No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.
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rCLTeacher LirCY: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/teacher-li-catching-up-with-the-most-effective-chinese-regime-opponent-a-1f4c11bc-4ba8-4f07-862d-c5705af3e1ab#ref=rss
June 16, 2025, 1:44 PM
Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.
--------------------
Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/firing-at-the-desperate-palestinians-killed-as-they-gather-to-receive-relief-supplies-a-2da80b69-cdb1-4c38-9c0c-decc59d90434#ref=rss
June 12, 2025, 7:20 AM
More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.
--------------------
Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall" https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/trump-versus-the-universities-america-cannot-afford-for-harvard-to-fall-a-dc30bb06-5d22-4d32-9744-6f3367dd4369#ref=rss
June 10, 2025, 2:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.
--------------------
Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-chancellor-goes-to-washington-friedrich-merzs-visit-to-trump-succeeded-because-it-didnt-fail-a-3c55adc4-2549-48c6-8285-9263b16057d5#ref=rss
June 6, 2025, 6:14 PM
By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.
--------------------
Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germanys-new-chancellor-merzs-spontaneity-could-get-him-in-trouble-on-the-international-stage-a-d0ab7984-e878-4f91-abca-61cc0e7bfa8a#ref=rss
June 4, 2025, 7:58 AM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.
--------------------
Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"
https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-danish-prime-minister-frederiksen-if-trump-wants-a-trade-war-we-will-respond-a-52b61828-fe28-4c8f-b7fd-0959330dec0a#ref=rss
June 2, 2025, 9:27 AM
In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-difficult-relationship-how-the-gaza-war-is-changing-germanys-view-of-israel-a-d7a39889-47f5-4195-b071-e43de9da82d1#ref=rss
May 29, 2025, 12:44 PM
For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?
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