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Interview with Iran's Foreign Minister "You Shouldn't Be So Self-Righteous!"

"You Shouldn't Be So Self-Righteous!" - AFP

"You Shouldn't Be So Self-Righteous!" - AFP

In an interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discusses the fate of German-Iranian prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, Western "double standards" and the possibility of reviving the nuclear deal. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl in Tehran

9 Min

The End of Globalization? Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished

Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished - [M] Jeff Kowalsky / AFP; Klebher Vasquez / AA / ABACAPRESS / ddp images; NurPhoto / IMAGO

Germany's Successful Economic Model Could Be Finished - [M] Jeff Kowalsky / AFP; Klebher Vasquez / AA / ABACAPRESS / ddp images; NurPhoto / IMAGO

China and the U.S. are isolating their economies and supporting industry with billions in subsidies. Will the German economy be crushed between the two blocs? Domestic industry faces tough choices. By Simon Book, Christoph Giesen, Jens Glüsing und Gerald Traufetter

20 Min

Interview with ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan "Should I Wait Until Everybody’s Dead?"

"Should I Wait Until Everybody’s Dead?" - Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP

"Should I Wait Until Everybody’s Dead?" - Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP

The decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan to apply for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the most controversial in the court's history. In an interview, he defends the decision and warns against the courts declining influence. Interview Conducted by Maximilian Popp und Julia Prosinger

9 Min

Bad Business in the U.S. Volkswagen Facing Yet Another Crisis

VW was hoping to rake in billions in profits from its U.S. operations. Now, though, it is looking like the company's all-electric plan for the region will create steep losses instead. By Alexander Demling

9 Min

"I Feel So Guilty. I Don't Know If It Will Ever Go Away" - Michaela Vatcheva / DER SPIEGEL

An Israeli-Palestinian Friendship "I Feel So Guilty. I Don't Know If It Will Ever Go Away"

15 Min

"It Already Is War!" A Vast Wave of Drugs and Violence Is Catching Germany Off Guard

Tons of cocaine, bombings and torture: Drug gangs are operating with impunity in northern Europe. And while the Netherlands and Belgium are ramping up their responses, Germany is only just now waking up to the severity of the problem - a wave of violence and lawlessness that has already washed across the border.

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Fighting the Military Junta How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

How a Poet Became a Militia Leader in Myanmar - Verena Hölzl / Verena Hölzl / DER SPIEGEL

He used to take part in peaceful demonstrations on behalf of free speech. Now, poet Maung Saungkha leads his own rebel group on the battle against Myanmar's military junta. By Verena Hölzl in Myanmar

16 Min

Global Societies

An Abandoned Italian Village Gets New Life - Roselena Ramistella / DER SPIEGEL

An Abandoned Italian Village Gets New Life

An aging Italian woman has teamed up with a young migrant from Mali to breathe new life into an abandoned village in Calabria. Might it be an antidote to rural flight? By Anna Dotti and Roselena Ramistella (Photos), in Pentedattilo, Italy

10 Min

Europe's Deals with an Autocrat - Andia / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Europe's Deals with an Autocrat

German conservatives want to negotiate a migration deal with Rwanda and the EU is funding a marketing campaign for the country. But Rwanda is an autocracy that aggressively goes after its detractors, as reporting has shown. By Sophia Baumann, Heiner Hoffmann, Bastian Obermayer und Maria Retter

9 Min

Invasion of the Zombie Salmon - Knut Egil Wang / DER SPIEGEL

Invasion of the Zombie Salmon

Two huge companies farm salmon right off the coast of Iceland. Critics warn that escaped farm fish present an existential danger to wild populations in the country. The country's president – and the singer Björk – have entered the debate. By Jan Petter and Knut Egil Wang (Photos)

11 Min

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"Lack of Military Support Made It Easier for Russia to Invade" - Ilja C. Hendel / DER SPIEGEL

Ex-NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg "Lack of Military Support Made It Easier for Russia to Invade"

Jens Stoltenberg served as NATO secretary general for 10 years. In an interview, he speaks about military aid for Ukraine, his relationship with Donald Trump and his new job as head of the Munich Security Conference. Interview Conducted by Sebastian Fischer und Matthias Gebauer

Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Frans Lemmens / Getty Images, Etienne Beukes / DER SPIEGEL

Species Protection Worries Environmental Activists Cast Doubts on German Hydrogen Project in Namibia

In Namibia, Germany is planning to build a massive green hydrogen plant - right in the middle of a nature preservation. Local environmentalists are furious, but are their concerns valid? By Susanne Götze und Claus Hecking in Windhoek and Lüderitz, Namibia

The Christians of Lebanon Refuse to Evacuate - Daniel Etter / DER SPIEGEL

Surrounded by War The Christians of Lebanon Refuse to Evacuate

As the Israeli army crosses into Lebanon, they have begun ordering Christian villages to evacuate as well. Many, though, have decided to remain - hoping that their neutrality will continue to protect them. By Christoph Reuter und Daniel Etter (Photos) in Marjayoun and Qlayaa, Lebanon

The Search for the Vanished Billions of the Benko Empire - Eibner-Pressefoto / IMAGO

Creditors Left High and Dry The Search for the Vanished Billions of the Benko Empire

René Benko was one of the richest men in Europe - and after his bankruptcy, he is allegedly without assets. But some suspect he may have hidden his wealth. Creditors, lawyers and detectives are searching for the money. By Kristina Gnirke

The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack - Ofir Berman / DER SPIEGEL

"Mama, Pray for Me" The Women Soldiers Who Warned Israel of the Approaching Attack

The young women soldiers stationed at the Gaza border fence could have prevented the October 7 attack - if only their superiors had listened to them. Many were murdered or kidnapped in the Palestinian attack. Their story is one of a tragically missed opportunity. By Thore Schröder

A Visit with Ahmed and Nisma, Recovering in Qatar - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Heath Holden / DER SPIEGEL

The Children of the War in Gaza A Visit with Ahmed and Nisma, Recovering in Qatar

The war in the Gaza Strip has been particularly hard on Palestinian children. The death toll is astonishing and the suffering inconceivable. Ahmed and Nisma are recovering in Qatar after suffering horrific injuries. What happens next? By Juliane von Mittelstaedt in Doha

A Right-Wing Populist Reaches for Power in Vienna - Christian Bruna / Getty Images

Elections in Austria A Right-Wing Populist Reaches for Power in Vienna

The far-right leader of the FPÖ, Herbert Kickl, is leading in the polls ahead of Sunday's election. His role model is Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. What will happen if he wins? Aus Wien berichten Oliver Das Gupta und Walter Mayr

Volkswagen's Human Rights Bluff - Stephan Scheuer / dpa

A Questionable Audit in Xinjiang Volkswagen's Human Rights Bluff

Volkswagen wanted to prove that its controversial factory in Xinjiang is free of forced labor. But the audit the company ordered to demonstrate that fact is full of methodological shortcomings and was performed by a dubious law firm. By Simon Hage und Christoph Giesen in Beijing

Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Christian Spicker / IMAGO; piemags / IMAGO; Antonio Masiello / Getty Images; Daniel Vogl / picture alliance / dpa

A Blind Eye? Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is a welcome guest in Western capitals - in part because he is helping Europe with its refugee problem. His opponents, though, say he has transformed Albania into an autocratic narco-state. By Walter Mayr in Tirana and Lugano

Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel - Max Avdeev / DER SPIEGEL

A Place of Chaos Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel

Some 5,000 people live in Germany's largest refugee camp, located at Berlin's former Tegel airport. The conditions are dire - yet many companies are making a mint. A look behind the fences. By Frauke Hunfeld und Alexander Kauschanski and Max Avdeev (Photos)

"You Cannot Fight Terrorism in Panic Mode" - Urban Zintel / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with German Foreign Minister Baerbock "You Cannot Fight Terrorism in Panic Mode"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is critical of the opposition's position on migration, but also voices support for increased deportations. She also takes stock of her first three years as Germany's top diplomat. Interview Conducted by Martin Knobbe und Christoph Schult

A Christian Town Trapped between Hezbollah and Israel - Chiara Wettmann / DER SPIEGEL

"This Is Not Our War" A Christian Town Trapped between Hezbollah and Israel

The Christian town of Rmaych lies on the front between Israel and Hezbollah. Residents are braced for an escalation, but after 10 months of purgatory, a sense of defiance has taken hold. By Christoph Reuter in Rmaych, Lebanon

We Have Failed to Tame the Media Monster - [M] DER SPIEGEL

DER SPIEGEL's Coverage of Donald Trump We Have Failed to Tame the Media Monster

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of Donald Trump has been withering at times. But has it been fair? Has it been effective? There is certainly room for improvement. A Guest Essay by Bernhard Poerksen

"Pithy Sayings Are Not Part of My Approach to Politics" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "Pithy Sayings Are Not Part of My Approach to Politics"

In an interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses how his government has improved asylum policy, how his government intends to respond to the attacks in Solingen and why he thinks his coalition stands a chance of being re-elected. Interview Conducted by Christoph Hickmann und Martin Knobbe

Soup Kitchens Fight against Looming Famine - Sergio Ramazzotti / DER SPIEGEL

War in Sudan Soup Kitchens Fight against Looming Famine

A brutal power struggle between two generals has sparked one of the world's most serious humanitarian crises in Sudan. Hundreds of soup kitchens are doing what they can to feed the population. But the horrors of this war continue to mount. By Fritz Schaap and Sergio Ramazzotti (Photos), in Omdurman, Sudan

From a Symbol of Oppression to a Symbol of Subversion - Jedrzej Nowicki / DER SPIEGEL

Warsaw's Palace of Culture From a Symbol of Oppression to a Symbol of Subversion

The Palace of Culture in Warsaw was a "gift from Stalin" to the Polish people. They hated it at first, but slowly learned to love it. The tower has now become the landmark of a self-confident city, and one of the coolest monuments in Europe. By Nadia Pantel in Warsaw

How Fascism Begins - Illustration: Nigel Buchanan / DER SPIEGEL

Finding the Secret Hitler How Fascism Begins

Is fascism making a comeback? Or has it already returned in the form of Trump, Orbán and Putin? It isn't always easy to identify evil in real time. But it is worth a try. By Lothar Gorris und Tobias Rapp

Hezbollah Prepares for Possible War - Israelischer Luftschlag auf Hisbollah-Kämpfer in der Stadt Schamaa im Südlibanon Foto: Kawnat Haju / AFP

Iran's Lebanon-Based Militia Hezbollah Prepares for Possible War

The heavily armed Hezbollah militia would play a central role in any armed conflict between Iran and Israel. A visit with a Hezbollah functionary in Beirut provides insight into the group's thinking. By Christoph Reuter

Success for the West, Triumph for Putin - [M] Elsa Hundertmark / DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Polizei Berlin, Belteleradio Company / REUTERS, ITAR-TASS / Sipa USA / IMAGO, Ayhan Altun / Getty Images, Gavriil Grigorov / REUTERS

How the Prisoner Exchange Came About Success for the West, Triumph for Putin

It was one of the most dramatic prisoner exchanges in years. How did it come about? By Matthias Gebauer, Christo Grozev, Roman Lehberger und Fidelius Schmid

The Democrats Take a Chance on Kamala Harris - Djeneba Aduayom / AUGUST

Can She Defeat Trump? The Democrats Take a Chance on Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris has completely transformed the race for the White House. The hype is real - but will it be enough to prevent Donald Trump from being elected for a second term? By Simon Book, Muriel Kalisch, René Pfister und Marc Pitzke

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