
der-spiegel1d ago
The Mystery of Michele: A Missing Woman from Germany Reappears in the Epstein Files
A young woman from Germany vanished without a trace 11 years ago. Now, her name makes several appearances in the Epstein files. Her family wants to finally learn what happened to her.
der-spiegel15d ago
NSDAP archive: How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the NSDAP membership card file
Where does the data come from? What do the matches mean? What errors exist? And what does the date of joining reveal about entanglement with Hitler’s regime? Here you can find the answers to the most important questions about the Nazi card file.
der-spiegel24d ago
An Interview with Maduro's Son: "We Should Have Done More to Protect My Father"
Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of the imprisoned Venezuelan strongman, speaks to a Western media outlet for the first time about his father's mistakes and his own underestimation of US power.
der-spiegel1mo ago
Terror Records in German Hands: ISIS and the Bureaucracy of Evil
DER SPIEGEL has learned that German authorities have obtained detailed membership lists kept by the terror group Islamic State. Some suspected terrorists are apparently still living in Germany.
der-spiegel2mo ago
Trump's Blockade: The Lights Are Going Out in Cuba
U.S. President Donald Trump is forcing Cuba to its knees. Power outages are the norm and people are having trouble making ends meet. Many say, though, that the problems are homemade.
der-spiegel2mo ago
U.S. Military Expert on Oil Tanker Convoys in the Strait of Hormuz: "Iran Must Only Succeed Once to Trigger a Catastrophe"
How can Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be broken? Retired General S. Clinton Hinote has addressed precisely that question as the former Air Force chief strategist. His conclusion? Difficult.
der-spiegel3mo ago
Insta, TikTok and Co.: Is Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Actually Working?
In December, Australia became the first country in the world to enact a social media ban for children under 16. Lawmakers around the world are interested in following suit. But is it actually working?
der-spiegel3mo ago
U.S. Historian Robert Kagan: "We Are Watching a Country Fall Under Dictatorship Almost Without Resistance"
The Cold War? Child's play compared to what lies ahead, according to U.S. historian Robert Kagan. Trump, he says, is leading the world into the most dangerous era since 1945.
der-spiegel5d ago
Hungarian Premier Péter Magyar: 'Our Country Was a Hostage State'
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, it looked to many as though democracy in Hungary was dead. But not to Péter Magyar. DER SPIEGEL spoke with him about how he managed to boot out the autocrat.
der-spiegel20d ago
Human Rights in the US: Meet the Transgender Americans Forced to Flee GOP Persecution
Cerberus has their go-bag ready. Adrian is prepared to move at a moment's notice. Debra Guckenheimer has already fled the US with her nonbinary children. The GOP transgender assault is driving people from their homes - and their country.
der-spiegel1mo ago
Ten Years after the End of the One-Child Policy: A Visit to Ground Zero of China's Aging Population
Ten years ago, China brought the one-child policy to an end. In Rudong, the city where the policy was originally tested, 40 percent of residents are over the age of 60 - a preview of what is to come.
der-spiegel1mo ago
Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race
Berlin was long content to ignore space as a military frontier. But now, the Merz government is investing 35 billion euros in an array of new systems. The race for lucrative contracts has begun.
der-spiegel2mo ago
Ukrainians Soldiers Who Have Abandoned the Fight: All Quiet on the Eastern Front
When the Russians launched their attack, Taras, Maksym and Lew fought hard to repel the invaders. Now, they have had enough of killing and suffering - and have gone underground as deserters.
der-spiegel3mo ago
A World in Chaos: Trump's U.S. Abandons Role as Global Leader
America's once-cherished role as a force of stability and order has gone up in smoke in the Middle East. After just two weeks of war in Iran, it is clear that the world has changed for good.
der-spiegel3mo ago
Portrait of a City after Four Years of War: The Courage of Kyiv
The attacks come at night. But once the sun comes up, daily life continues. After four years of war, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv remains defiant. Where does the city's strength come from?