Russian troops occupied the town of Balakliya for six months, before Ukrainian troops regained control earlier this month. During that period, say residents and investigators, torture and imprisonment of the locals was common. | Continue reading
The European Union was created to avoid repeating the disasters of the 1930s, but Germany, of all countries, has failed to learn from history. As the euro crisis escalates, Berlin should remember how the banking crisis of 1931 contributed to the breakdown of democracy across Euro … | Continue reading
Nachts um 2.03 Uhr wurde die erste Explosion an den Pipelines registriert: Was ist das wahrscheinlichste Motiv? Und warum ist gerade Europas Gas- und Stromversorgung so verwundbar? Die SPIEGEL-Titelgeschichte. | Continue reading
Abortion is illegal under any circumstance in the Philippines. For years, contraceptives were only available to women who are 18 or older. The results of those policies are quite visible in one quarter in Manila. | Continue reading
According to a new survey from DER SPIEGEL, three quarters of all Germans want to continue the operations of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants, throwing into question the country's much-touted plan to phase out nuclear energy. Is the country about to make a U-turn on the i … | Continue reading
The populations in the poorest countries on earth are doubling every few decades. That necessarily leads to conflict over scarce resources such as land, food and work -- and to more migration to Europe. But there are solutions. | Continue reading
Germany must not only free itself from Russian gas, but from fossil fuels altogether. Where will those future energies come from? | Continue reading
The number of democratic countries around the world is shrinking steadily, and autocratic countries are registering more patents than the West. A new era is dawning – and it could have dramatic consequences for our work, our money and our lives. | Continue reading
São Paulo is a symbol of inequality. The wealthy enjoy incredible luxury while the poor are left huddling beneath highway overpasses. A portrait of the dystopian New York of the south. | Continue reading
The revelations about offshore firms brought to light by the source behind the Panama Papers toppled government leaders and spawned thousands of investigations. Here, for the first time, "John Doe" speaks about their fears for their life and their disappointment with the German g … | Continue reading
With the threat of recession and further inflation, Vladimir Putin could deal a devastating blow to the European Union if he cuts gas supplies this winter. Should that happen, it would be a major test of solidarity for the block. | Continue reading
Every child gets a laptop from the state, along with online teaching material and animated school books: Uruguay shows how it's done when it comes to digital education. | Continue reading
The European Union spent months preparing comprehensive sanctions against Russia in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. The measures are deeper than anything ever passed before in Brussels, but are they working? | Continue reading
In an interview, recently appointed New York Times Executive Editor Joe Kahn talks about how Donald Trump's disinformation campaign is gaining steam, discusses the media outlets he considers to be his newspaper's competition – and explains why he advises journalists against battl … | Continue reading
Half of all Germans – not to mention numerous allied nations – believe the German chancellor could be doing more to help Ukraine. Why has Olaf Scholz's government been so hesitant? | Continue reading
Die Bundesrepublik ist von Peking noch viel abhängiger als von Moskau. Nach den Folter-Enthüllungen der Xinjiang Police Files muss sich die Politik fragen: Welche Verbrechen nehmen wir für unseren Wohlstand in Kauf? Die SPIEGEL-Titelstory. | Continue reading
Germany is even more dependent on Beijing than it is on Moscow. Following the revelations of the Xinjiang Police Files, politicians and executives are facing a difficult question: What crimes are they willing to tolerate in exchange for prosperity? | Continue reading
In recent years, the Chinese state has allegedly locked away a million Uyghurs in internment camps. The Xinjiang Police Files now attach names and faces to this brutal system, providing an unprecedented look behind the veil of secrecy. | Continue reading
Poverty is measured on the basis of income, but that is often too one-dimensional for such a complex phenomenon. Researchers have developed better ways of defining who falls below the poverty line, but do those concepts stand up to the test? | Continue reading
Die derzeit geplante Öl- und Gasförderung für die kommenden Jahre könnte das 1,5-Grad-Ziel kippen. Konzerne wie Gazprom, Saudi Aramco oder BP investieren Milliarden Dollar in die klimaschädlichen Rohstoffe – trotz aller Warnungen. | Continue reading
Langsamer fahren, radeln oder zu Fuß gehen: Der ADAC ruft seine Mitglieder angesichts der Energieabhängigkeit von Russland zum Spritsparen auf. Es sei auch möglich, »zum Bäcker mit dem Fahrrad anstatt mit dem SUV« zu fahren. | Continue reading
Journalist Deniz Yücel was held without charges in a Turkish prison for 367 days. This is the inside story of how he survived his time in jail, tested the patience of German negotiators and ultimately forced President Erdogan to bend. | Continue reading
Russian soldiers shot and killed hundreds of civilians in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv. DER SPIEGEL went there to talk with survivors about their shocking experiences under the occupiers. | Continue reading
The images of the murdered civilians in Bucha shocked the world. DER SPIEGEL has learned that German intelligence intercepted radio traffic from suspected perpetrators. It appears that such atrocities were part of the strategy of Putin's army. | Continue reading
Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. | Continue reading
Political scientist Ivan Krastev is an astute observer of Vladimir Putin. In an interview, he speaks of the Russian president's isolation, his understanding of Russian history and how he has become a prisoner of his own rhetoric. | Continue reading
Russia is currently experiencing the most invisible exodus in history – the mass flight of journalists, artists and programmers. They are part of a long tradition of intellectuals who have been forced to flee from Moscow's heavy hand. | Continue reading
There are 1.6 billion songbirds in Europe and half of them fly south for the winter. Scientists would like to follow them -- but keeping up isn't easy. At least for now. | Continue reading
Trans-Atlantic security needs have changed fundamentally in the last two decades. The East-West confrontation has ended, and Moscow now shares many interests with NATO. It is time for the alliance to open its doors to Russia, say German defense experts Volker Rühe, Klaus Naumann, … | Continue reading
Fans at a recent right-wing extremist rock festival in Germany thought they were getting free T-shirts that reflected their nationalistic worldview. But after the garment's first wash they discovered otherwise. The original image rinsed away to reveal a hidden message from an act … | Continue reading
The vaccine success stories at BioNTech and Moderna may only be the beginning. Doctors and researchers want to use the revolutionary mRNA technology to fight the world's worst scourges: from cancer to dementia. | Continue reading
Electric car pioneer Tesla is booming despite the global chip crisis. But company chat transcripts show that Elon Musk's company simply left out components – and apparently didn't inform buyers that it had done so. | Continue reading
Carla Del Ponte prosecuted some of the worst war criminals of the 20th century at The Hague. These days, though, the international justice system seems to have lost its teeth. What went wrong? | Continue reading
Historian Deborah Lipstadt exposed author David Irving for being a Holocaust denier in 1993. Now, she warns of the growth of what she calls "softcore" anti-Semitism. Trump and his kind, she says, are even more dangerous than those who openly agitate against Jews. | Continue reading
The latest mutations of the coronavirus call for a new vaccination strategy. In an interview, BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin explains why countries need to administer booster shots faster and argues that a fourth jab will likely also be necessary. | Continue reading
An investigation into the largest site for images of sexual abuse of children shows where public officials are failing in the fight against online sexual predators. It provides a look into the most disturbing corners of the darknet. | Continue reading
Der Konsum von Marihuana ist in Deutschland erlaubt. Besitz und Verkauf gelten jedoch bislang als Straftaten. Das soll sich mit einer Ampelregierung ändern – doch nicht jeder wird den Stoff verkaufen dürfen. | Continue reading
The rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. But international timber firms are logging trees there illegally. Locals are starting to fight back, with some success. | Continue reading
The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being overrun by a dangerous new drug called bombé, made from deposits the catalytic converters of automobiles. In a country facing many problems, it helps people forget. | Continue reading
Initially celebrated as a wunderkind, Sebastian Kurz resigned as Austrian chancellor over the weekend amid a far-reaching corruption probe. Documents from that investigation hint at a mafia-like system involving political leaders and the media built up over many years. | Continue reading
Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. | Continue reading
US-Krankenhäuser sind angeblich überlastet, weil sich viele Menschen mit einem Pferdemedikament gegen Wurmbefall vergiftet haben, das sie für ein Mittel gegen Covid-19 halten. Klingt wild, stimmt so aber nicht. | Continue reading
Faced with declining vaccination rates and persistent skepticism, Germany is now preparing for another autumn of living with COVID-19. Politicians are looking at several measures, including air purifiers for schools, compulsory testing for travelers and a pro-vaccine ad blitz. | Continue reading
Boating has been a pastime for men for hundreds of years in Venice. But during the pandemic, the lagoon surrounding the city has grown quiet. Many women who might have been discouraged in the past are now learning to pilot boats. | Continue reading
The disintegration of the socialist multiethnic state of Yugoslavia began 30 years ago. Today, its successors still lack stability, and nationalists are increasingly setting the tone. Are the young democracies drifting away from Europe? A journey through a torn region. | Continue reading
Die Bundesanwaltschaft verdächtigt einen Mitarbeiter des Verfassungsschutzes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Geheimnisse verraten zu haben – an einen früheren V-Mann, dem die Planung eines Mords vorgeworfen wird. | Continue reading
In an interview, BioNTech CEO Uğur Şahin predicts a boom in new kinds of mRNA drugs that can be used to fight cancer and other diseases. His company chalked up a major success with its coronavirus vaccine, but will it be able to maintain its advantage over the competition? | Continue reading
Telegram is one of the world's most popular chat apps – and possibly the most dangerous. There is little regulation of the platform, which is popular with criminals and terrorists. Who is the mastermind behind it? | Continue reading