Der Spiegel
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- Der Spiegel spoke to an aunt and a mother about the fate of two young men, both of whom were sent to the front lines in Ukraine by the Wagner Group and never returned.
World Affairs10 min readinformed Summary
- Ukraine is preparing a large-scale counteroffensive with tanks, drones, and fresh troops.
World Affairs10 min readinformed Summary
• Isabel Díaz Ayuso has risen to political stardom in Spain's capital Madrid, and is on the verge of her next triumph in the upcoming regional elections.
Politics7 min readEditor's Note
Der Spiegel dives deep into the grim world of Russian proxy warfare, focusing on Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man leading the notorious Russian mercenary unit, the Wagner Group.
World Affairs31 min readEditor's Note
Der Spiegel reports on how Berlin is bracing for the possibility of a second Trump presidency and the potential repercussions on Ukraine, NATO, and the global climate crisis.
Politics12 min readEditor's Note
Der Spiegel explores Selçuk Bayraktar's rising political influence as the co-owner of Turkey's largest arms exporter, Baykar, and potential successor to President Erdoğan.
Politics6 min readEditor's Note
"Britain is a tragedy, reduced to begging, borrowing and stealing." The U.K. is sliding into the abyss, and there is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon, reports Der Spiegel.
Economy19 min readEditor's Note
Russia has been abducting Ukrainian children on a scale not seen in Europe in years, according to this report in Der Spiegel. The goal, it says, is to rob a country of its future.
World Affairs10 min readEditor's Note
India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy, prompting Spiegel to ask: Can a country that is still home to extensive poverty one day develop into an economic superpower?
Economy11 min readEditor's Note
France's unpopular pension reform has put right-wing populist Marine Le Pen in a "convenient position," writes Der Spiegel. She can simply wait and then reap the benefits of this political storm.
Politics13 min readEditor's Note
A German intelligence agent was arrested on suspicion of having provided classified information to the Russians. Der Spiegel has an immersive deep dive on one of the greatest spy scandals in years.
World Affairs21 min readEditor's Note
The Black Sea has become a geopolitical hotspot as Russia flexes its muscles. Der Spiegel explores how residents are adapting to the new reality.
World Affairs16 min readEditor's Note
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has injected "enormous tension" into the relationship between the U.S. and China. In many ways, these tensions are reminiscent of the Cold War, reports Der Spiegel.
World Affairs9 min readEditor's Note
A Spiegel investigation into Germany's peace movement uncovers a disturbing alliance between an anti-war group and far-right groups, raising serious questions about the actual goals of the movement.
Politics14 min readEditor's Note
She sounded the alarm on Putin and rose to prominence. Der Spiegel traces the rise of Kaja Kallas, who went from a little-known Estonian politician to a high-profile leader in Europe.
Politics11 min readEditor's Note
With the first anniversary of Putin's invasion approaching, Russia seems further from victory than ever. But can Ukraine win the war militarily? Der Spiegel examines three possible outcomes.
World Affairs13 min readEditor's Note
The small city of Bakhmut is strategically unimportant—but it has become the focal point of the Russian military's attempt to regain the offensive in Ukraine. Der Spiegel has an on-the-ground report.
World Affairs18 min readEditor's Note
Could the German Leopard 2 and U.S.A's Abrams tanks give Ukraine an advantage on the battlefield? Der Spiegel addresses the opportunities, challenges and possible Russian response to this development.
World Affairs8 min readEditor's Note
Norwegians have been transfixed by the disappearance of a 68-year-old woman married to one of the country's richest men. Der Spiegel has a gripping account of the mystery.
News14 min readEditor's Note
It's one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women. Der Spiegel provides a vivid on-the-ground report on the female activists, police officers, and prosecutors fighting to change this.
World Affairs10 min read
