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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

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War in SudanSoup 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

19 Min

Warsaw's Palace of CultureFrom 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

17 Min

Finding the Secret HitlerHow 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

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

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How the Prisoner Exchange Came AboutSuccess 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

10 Min

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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Global Societies

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

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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

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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)

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The Campaign in the U.S.Don’t Write Off America!A DER SPIEGEL Editorial by Mathieu von Rohr

A second Trump administration presents real dangers to democracy in the United States. But there is still reason for optimism when looking at the future of the country.

Keeping the Peace on CamelbackMauritania's Secret to Stability

Many countries in the Sahel have descended into chaos and violence. But one country on the western edge of the region has proven remarkably stable. In Mauritania, soldiers on camelback protect a fragile peace.By Fritz Schaap and Andy Spyra (Photos)

Trump AlmightyThe Republican Party Deifies The Donald

The GOP convention in Milwaukee made it clear that Donald Trump is more than just a candidate. For supporters, he is a religious figure. But Trump's talk of national unity may have been informed by base politics.By René Pfister in Milwaukee

Russian Tech Billionaire Arkady Volozh"Europe Should Be Smart Enough to Use These People Who Fled Russia"

Russian tech entrepreneur Arkady Volozh turned the search engine Yandex into a multi-billion-dollar company. Now, he has left Putin's empire for Amsterdam. His next move? AI, made in Europe.Interview Conducted by Benjamin Bidder und Oliver Das Gupta

Edmundo GonzálezThe Retiree Who Could Take Down Venezuela's Dictator

Venzuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has led his country into financial ruin and sidelined the opposition. Now, an virtually unknown retiree is running against him. Will he succeed?By Marian Blasberg in Caracas

Star Economist Acemoglu Discusses Trump"It's Likely To Be Much Worse Now Than Eight Years Ago"

The U.S. economist Daron Acemoglu accuses center-left parties of having betrayed the interests of their core supporters. And warns that if Trump wins the election this fall, the situation could become worse than even during his first term in office.Interview Conducted by Michael Sauga

The Supreme Court's Immunity Ruling"No One Can Guarantee that Trump Is the Last Maniacal Sociopath Who Will Want Power in America"

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

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

The Fight for the White HouseSliding 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

Possible War CrimeWhy 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.

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 Nesh*tov

A Prisoner of War Describes Captivity in Russia"At Night, I Prayed I Wouldn't Survive to the Next Day"

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Oleksiy Anulya reported for military duty. Russian soldiers took him prisoner. How does one survive hunger, torture and rape? Here, a former prisoner of war tells his story.By Alexander Kauschanski in Ternopil, Ukraine

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

Putin's Invasion of UkraineAre 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

My Jewish Family HistoryThe 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

Fortress EuropeMigrants 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.

"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

Populist PushEurope'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?

The New Hatred for PoliticiansWhy 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.

The Landgrab in UkraineRussia 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

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