International

▣ 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.

▣ Our Warming Climate: A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability

Can Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) really improve the climate balance of cement production? Shortcomings in Norway have some wondering if it has a future in industrial settings.

▣ 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.

▣ NSDAP archive: How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the Nazi 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.

▣ Interactive Research Tool: What Your Family Did Under Hitler – Find Out Here

DER SPIEGEL has prepared millions of NSDAP membership cards for easy searchability. You can find out more about your own family’s history and build a personal file.

▣ 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.

▣ 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.

▣ Forced Mercenaries: How Russia Dupes Kenyans into Fighting in Ukraine

One thought he was getting a job driving a truck in Russia. Another says he was invited to run in a race. Both ended up being forced to fight in Putin's war.

▣ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"

In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD.

▣ 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.

▣ 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.

▣ The War in Ukraine: As Russian Losses Mount, Signing Bonuses for Recruits Are Skyrocketing

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russian officials to meet the recruitment quotas set by Moscow. In response, bonuses are rising and standards are plummeting, as DER SPIEGEL has learned.

▣ 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.

▣ 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.

▣ Donald Trump Has Run Out of Options in Iran

Trump has started a war he can no longer end. None of the options for exiting the current morass are palatable. And with Iran now attacking the global economy, the United States is on the defensive.

▣ 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.

▣ 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.

▣ Indigenous Activist Nick Tilsen: "Trump Wants to Hear Nothing about the Genocide against Indigenous Nations"

The United States this year is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump is turning 80. The site of the party may be a sacred site in the Black Hills - and Indigenous activist Nick Tilsen is in no mood to join in.