Former Saudi Intelligence Chief "We Have Nothing to Apologize For" Saudi Prince Turki bin Faisal has long been explaining his country to outside observers. In an interview, he discusses the war in Gaza, the possible return of Donald Trump and women's rights in Saudi Arabia. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl und Özlem Topçu 9 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling "We Are Already in a Constitutional Crisis" Renowned Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe is appalled by the recent Supreme Court ruling granting U.S. presidents immunity for "official acts." He believes the step to a dictatorship is a small one. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York 6 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Fight for the White House Sliding Toward a Trump Dictatorship? The closer the election in the United States comes, the clearer Donald Trump's authoritarian plans are becoming. The world's oldest democracy is preparing for the return of a president who sees democracy as the enemy. By René Pfister, Marc Pitzke und Roland Nelles in Washington, D.C., and New York 21 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Possible War Crime Why Did Israel Bomb This Residential Building in Gaza City? At least 129 people died in the Burj al-Taj 3, a residential building in Gaza City, when Israeli warplanes struck in one of the deadliest strikes this war has seen. DER SPIEGEL has reconstructed what took place on that day in October, who the victims were and how the survivors have managed to continue. 22 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
A Holocaust Survivor Speaks of Her Anger "It's Difficult to Put Up with These Old Germans" As a young child, Eva Umlauf spent several months in Auschwitz. Today, she speaks to German schoolchildren and is a sought-after orator for commemoration ceremonies. She still can't forgive the Germans. By Timofey Neshitov 20 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
A Prisoner of War Describes Captivity in Russia "At Night, I Prayed I Wouldn't Survive to the Next Day" 12 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Are Airbus Satellite Images Helping Russia Wage War? A satellite snaps a photo, and a short time later a missile hits its target: Military experts fear that Russia is taking advantage of images produced by Airbus. The company denies it – but there are some curious parallels. By Christoph Winterbach, Alexander Sarovic und Oliver Imhof 8 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
England Captain Harry Kane "People Have Always Thought I Wasn't Good Enough" Harry Kane is hoping that his first-ever title will come in the form of a European Championship. Here, DER SPIEGEL speaks with the English star about his team's chances, his first year at Bayern Munich and the art of scoring goals. Interview Conducted by Jörn Meyn und Danial Montazeri 14 Min Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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 Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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 Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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 Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
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My Jewish Family History The Optimists Ended up in Auschwitz Our author knew that his great-grandfather was murdered in Auschwitz. But he didn't know what it was like to live with the constant fear of becoming stateless. Until he suddenly received a letter from the United States. By Christoph Giesen Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Fortress Europe Migrants Abandoned on the Edge of the Sahara In Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia, migrants are brought to remote areas and abandoned without food or water - some of them right in the desert. A team of reporters from DER SPIEGEL and elsewhere found that the EU is not only aware of the practice - but finances the agencies responsible. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
"One Could Say Intent Is Involved" Why the Founder of Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Genocide Aryeh Neier the co-founder and former director of Human Rights Watch. After much consideration, he now believes that it is valid to accuse Israel of genocide in the Gaza Strip. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand in New York Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Populist Push Europe's Right Wing Eyes a Post-Election Alliance Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni are considering joining forces following the European Parliament elections this weekend. A right-wing "super group" could change EU power structures. But would Germany's AfD be part of it? Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The New Hatred for Politicians Why Are Attacks and Incitement on the Rise in Germany? Violent attacks, arson attacks, death threats: Brutal hostilities against politicians are shaking democracy in Germany. Experts are observing a growing far-right youth culture and are calling for more protection, especially for public officials in local authorities. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Landgrab in Ukraine Russia Moves to Expropriate Homes in Occupied Regions Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians left behind apartments and homes in territory that has since been annexed by Russia. The occupying forces are now "nationalizing" many properties – and some Ukrainians are also illegally selling their homes. By Ann-Dorit Boy Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Alternative Against Germany How the AfD Became the Long Arm of Russia and China The far-right AfD presents itself as a patriotic party, but revelations about possible monetary payments from Russia and a suspected Chinese spy have exposed its members as traitors to their country. DER SPIEGEL has learned that the Kremlin even drafted a "manifesto" for the party. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Still Just a Lightweight Germany Fails to Gain Traction with Foreign Policy The German chancellor and his foreign minister recently visited China and the Middle East and the government is conducting crisis diplomacy at all the global hotspots. But Berlin has failed to deliver much, and some are asking if Germany is even a global player politically. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The 2024 Social Design Award Everyone Can Pitch In! Be it urban gardening or village stores: SPIEGEL WISSEN is looking for projects for the Social Design Award that promote personal initiative and the common good. Winners will receive up to 2,500 euros. By Marianne Wellershoff Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Social Design Award 2024 Do It Yourself! Putting our hands to use. SPIEGEL WISSEN is looking for the best community projects whose aim is to encourage independence and active participation, and which serve the common good. By Marianne Wellershoff Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Iran's Conflict with Israel A Dangerous Spiral of Violence in the Middle East The danger of all-out war in the Middle East is greater than ever. How did Israel and Iran get into this mess? And can they still find a way out? By Susanne Koelbl, Christoph Reuter, Thore Schröder und Bernhard Zand Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Berlin Taken to Court over Arms Deliveries to Israel Is Germany Complicit in War Against Gaza? After Israeli airstrikes killed his wife and daughter, a Palestinian man is now taking legal action in a Berlin court against the export of weapons of war to Israel. The accusation: Germany may be violating international law by doing so – and endangering his life. By Asia Haidar und Juliane von Mittelstaedt Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
As Tough as He Can Be, as Friendly as He Has To Be Germany's Chancellor Faces Balancing Act on China Trip The German government wants to become less dependent on China and pay less attention to profits and more to human rights – at least In principle. But there won't be many signs of that during Chancellor Olaf Scholz's upcoming trip to the country. A DER SPIEGEL analysis. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Rebuilding Notre-Dame The Resurrection of Fire-Ravaged Cathedral Brings France Together in Unexpected Ways Five years after the fire at Notre-Dame, the iconic cathedral in Paris now has a roof and a tower again. The reconstruction is almost complete in what is no less than a national tour de force that has led to rare unity in a divided republic. By Britta Sandberg in Paris Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Germany's Dilemma Berlin's Support for Israel Is Damaging Its International Standing Criticism of Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany and around the world. Because of the country's solidarity with Israel, Berlin is losing is diplomatic stature elsewhere. What can be done? By Marina Kormbaki und Christoph Schult Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Interview with Former Russian Central Bank Advisor "It's Time To Slowly Bleed Russia's Economy Dry" When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Alexandra Prokopenko quit her job at the Russian Central Bank. In an interview, she explains why the Russian president's economic policy is so successful. And what the West could do that would really harm the Kremlin. Interview Conducted By Benjamin Bidder und Ann-Dorit Boy Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Last Stand for Cash? Germans Finally Warm to Digital Payments The Germans have long been known for their love of notes and coins. Businesses, however, are slowly moving away from cash. Younger people prefer to pay by app, and the European Central Bank is also contemplating a digital euro. Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Electric Shock An Existential Crisis in the German Auto Industry Electric cars are selling poorly, and many German manufacturers are still focusing on the combustion engine. The threat from cheaper Chinese competitors is growing. Might this be the death knell of Germany's fabled automobile industry? Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
The Garden of Eden Dries Up Iraqi Marshlands Under Threat Some say the Garden of Eden was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq. Now, the wetlands there are drying up. The man fighting to save the marshes is risking his life to do so. By Monika Bolliger und Susanne Götze Zur Merkliste hinzufügen
Debt Crisis in Developing Nations Dhanush, Udeni and the State Bankruptcy The biggest humanitarian crisis in decades is raging in the Global South. Around 50 countries are nearing bankruptcy, and 165 million people have fallen into poverty. The story of a brother and sister who have lost almost everything. Except each other. By Stefan Schultz in Janaudanagama, Sri Lanka Zur Merkliste hinzufügen