International

▣ Leaving the US: The Erosion of My American Dream

After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusion - and it is being replaced by the unknown.

▣ Three Years of the Gaza War through the Eyes of Soldiers: "The Rule Was: 'Shoot Everyone You See'"

More than 70,000 killed; even more wounded; destruction without end: Ten Israeli soldiers speak about feelings of revenge, orders to shoot and “collateral damage.”

▣ "Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former Chief

The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Does German intelligence have a systemic problem?

▣ Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"

France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.

▣ Putin's War of Aggression: A Journey Along the Dnipro in Wartime Ukraine

The mighty Dnipro slices right through Ukraine and - in the south - through the battlefield. A trip from north to south offers a unique perspective on how Ukrainians are surviving this war.

▣ Online Scams: The Shady World of Fraudulent Investment Sites

Using software from a company in Israel, scammers reel in gullible investors and steal all their money. DER SPIEGEL dove deep into this world of greed-fueled criminal networks - and found a hero.

▣ The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?

The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.

▣ Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History

DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.

▣ BYD, Geely, Xpeng: Germany’s Vaunted Auto Industry in Dire Straits Amid Chinese Surge

The numbers of Chinese cars on European roads is skyrocketing as carmakers from the People’s Republic rush to build factories in the EU. Germany’s traditional brands are struggling to respond.

▣ Amodei vs. Altman: How the Race for AI Dominance Is Increasing the Risks

Anthropic founder Amodei and OpenAI CEO Altman once worked together to build a Super AI. Now, they are competing to be first. And that race is proving dangerous.

▣ Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration

Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.

▣ Moaning for the Mainland: How Taiwan Satisfies China's Lust for Pornography

Pornographic material is strictly forbidden in the People's Republic of China. Yet demand is high nonetheless. Many of the films are produced in Taiwan – but performers do their best to conceal that fact.

▣ The New Axis of Evil: DER SPIEGEL Investigation Reveals Deep Military Cooperation between Russia and China

Reporting by DER SPIEGEL and its partners provide a detailed and unprecedented look at the depth of military cooperation between Russia and China. Secret documents show the plans the two countries are developing.

▣ New Information in the Nazi Database: What You Need to Know About the SS

Your grandfather appears in the SS files? What that might mean, how you can continue your research and who was even allowed to join the Nazi organization in the first place: You'll find answers to the most important questions here.

▣ 250 Years: American Democracy Has Survived 250 Years, But Can It Survive Trump?

Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions in such sharp relief as in Trump's America.

▣ In Trump's Colony: Does the US Really Hold the Reins in Venezuela?

Shortly before the earthquakes, DER SPIEGEL traveled to Venezuela to explore the question: Who is really in charge in the country?

▣ The Minab Attack: Did the United States Commit a War Crime in Iran?

The Feb. 28 attack on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, likely killed dozens of children and evidence suggests the US may be responsible. But was it a war crime? DER SPIEGEL took a closer look.

▣ Climate Change in Oceania: Tuvalu Is Tired of the Prophets of Doom

As ocean waters continue to rise, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu became a symbol of climate change. Residents, though, are fed up with being seen by the world as the canaries in the coalmine.