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The "'Sputnik Moment" Cutting Corners in the Race for a Vaccine

Cutting Corners in the Race for a Vaccine - Sofya Sandurskaya / Moscow News Agency / REUTERS

Cutting Corners in the Race for a Vaccine - Sofya Sandurskaya / Moscow News Agency / REUTERS

Russia, China and India are racing to find a coronavirus vaccine. But international standards are not always being respected. Some researchers have even tested their remedies on themselves.

The Invisible Enemy Scientists Weigh the Benefits of Air Purifiers in Fighting COVID-19

Scientists Weigh the Benefits of Air Purifiers in Fighting COVID-19 - Jens Büttner / dpa

Scientists Weigh the Benefits of Air Purifiers in Fighting COVID-19 - Jens Büttner / dpa

Coronavirus pathogens can float in the air for hours, which is a significant threat. Researchers are developing ideas for how to prevent infections in schools, restaurants and offices using ventilation equipment, air filters and UV radiation. By Marco Evers

The Second Wave Summer Travels Bring Rising Coronavirus Numbers to Germany

The virus seems to be spreading again in Germany as people begin returning from their summer travels. We have learned a lot about controlling COVID-19, but is the government in Berlin doing enough?

The Nuclear Risk Is "Higher Than it has been since the Darkest Days of the Cold War" - DPA

75 Years after Hiroshima The Nuclear Risk Is "Higher Than it has been since the Darkest Days of the Cold War"

Fighting the Yaba Pill The Death Toll Mounts in Bangladesh's Drug War

Bangladesh has a methamphetamine problem, and the government is turning to drastic measures in the search for a solution. Human rights organizations say that the authorities are resorting to extrajudicial killings. By Tim van Olphen

Pushed to the Edge By Corona Can German City Centers Be Saved?

Can German City Centers Be Saved? - Ralph Peters/ imago images

Can German City Centers Be Saved? - Ralph Peters/ imago images

First came online retail and the financial crisis, now COVID-19: City-center shopping districts in Germany are suffering. But strategies are being developed to save them. Will they work? By Simon Book und Martin U. Müller

Global Societies

A School for Girls that Even the Taliban Have Accepted - Emran Feroz

Living Room School in Afghanistan A School for Girls that Even the Taliban Have Accepted

More than a billion dollars have been spent on Afghanistan's education system, though the country has little to show for it. In a remote village, one man is doing his part to make sure local girls receive a fair education – by opening a school in his living room. By Emran Feroz und Abdul Rahman Lakanwal in Khost, Afghanistan

Humiliation and Abuse in Lebanon's Kafala System - Thore Schröder

"Modern-Day Slavery" Humiliation and Abuse in Lebanon's Kafala System

Lebanon's kafala system provides citizens with migrant household labor, though its critics say it's more like slavery. Workers have virtually no rights and must often endure hunger, beatings and humiliation. The economic crisis could change this. By Thore Schröder in Beirut

"When You Are Light-Skinned, You Earn More" - SIMON MAINA/ AFP

Skin Bleaching in Ghana "When You Are Light-Skinned, You Earn More"

A legacy of the colonial mindset, the market for skin-lightening products is booming in Ghana, with even some international conglomerates pushing bleaching creams. But the side effects can be deadly. By Anne Backhaus und Ella Okunmwendia in Accra, Ghana

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The New Nuclear Dawn Threat of Atomic Weapons Grows as U.S., Russia and China Renew Arms Race

Seventy-five years after the dropping of the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima, one nuclear non-proliferation after the other is lapsing. A new arms race is already taking shape between Russia, the United States and China. By Christian Esch, Dietmar Pieper, Alexander Sarovic und Bernhard Zand

Threat of Atomic Weapons Grows as U.S., Russia and China Renew Arms Race - The LIFE Picture Collection / Getty Images

China as a Systemic Rival to the EU "The Security of Our Citizens Is at Stake" An Op-Ed by Michael Roth

How should the EU stand up to China's power? Europe must demonstrate greater unity and use the single market as a lever, argues top German government official Michael Roth. When it comes to 5G, Europe must rely on domestic suppliers.

"The Security of Our Citizens Is at Stake" - Aurelien Morissard/ imago images / IP3press

The Great Coronavirus Experiment Are German Schools Ready to Reopen?

Schools in Germany are to begin reopening next week, despite the coronavirus pandemic. But many teachers say that too much time has been wasted and that there is still a lack of clear guidelines.

Are German Schools Ready to Reopen? - Julian Rettig / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Mary Trump "People Are Dying Alone Because of Donald's Failure to Lead"

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Mary Trump, the U.S. president's niece, discusses her family's chilling history, her grandfather's ruthlessness and what it would mean if Donald was re-elected. Interview Conducted by Marc Pitzke

"People Are Dying Alone Because of Donald's Failure to Lead" - Peter Serling/ Simon & Schuster/ ZUMA Wire

German Health Expert Karl Lauterbach "The Authorities Should Focus Their Efforts on Super-Spreaders"

German parliamentarian and health expert Karl Lauterbach says Germany's coronavirus strategy must change. Instead of contact tracing, he demands that more attention be focused on super-spreaders. Interview Conducted by Markus Feldenkirchen

"The Authorities Should Focus Their Efforts on Super-Spreaders" - Andreas Gora/ ddp images

The Price of the Corona Bailout Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal?

Despite undermining the rule of law in their countries, the leaders of Poland and Hungary were spared when the EU pushed through its landmark coronavirus recovery package. Now, it’s up to the European Parliament to decide whether it wants to increase the pressure. By Markus Becker, Peter Müller, Maximilian Popp und Severin Weiland

Did European Leaders Cave to Hungary and Poland to Reach a Deal? - Gabriel Kuchta / Getty Images

Europe Bets Billions Can COVID-19 Lead to a Sea Change in Italy?

Will Italy manage to reboot the country's economy through sorely needed government and economic reforms or will COVID-19 drive it into a long-term recession? A summer journey across a country that is laden with fear but still filled with hope. By Frank Hornig

Can COVID-19 Lead to a Sea Change in Italy? - Alessandro Grassani / NYT / Redux / laif

Government Adviser Devi Sridhar What Europe Can Learn from Scotland in Fighting the Pandemic

Global health expert and government adviser Devi Sridhar explains Scotland's ambitious “zero COVID” strategy, which aims to completely eliminate the virus within the country’s borders. She argues that the plan should also be applied to the rest of Europe. Interview Conducted By Veronika Hackenbroch

What Europe Can Learn from Scotland in Fighting the Pandemic - Sophie Gerrard / DER SPIEGEL

The Last Stand Trump’s Handling of the Coronavirus Could Cost Him Presidency

With the infection rate exploding and the economy in collapse, Donald Trump has failed spectacularly as a crisis manager. It would probably take a massive shock for him to get re-elected, but it appears he’s trying to make that happen, too. By Guido Mingels, Ralf Neukirch, René Pfister, Marc Pitzke und Mathieu von Rohr

Trump’s Handling of the Coronavirus Could Cost Him Presidency - Doug Mills / Sipa USA / ddp images

Five Years After Refugee Wave How Syrians Are Reshaping German Society

A large portion of the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees who arrived in Germany in 2015 are planning to stay in the country for good. They have changed much over the past five years, and so has the country. By Katrin Elger

How Syrians Are Reshaping German Society - Johannes Arlt/ DER SPIEGEL

Cheap, Expendable and Imperiled The Systematic Exploitation of Harvest Workers in Europe

Millions of seasonal workers across the Continent are responsible for picking much of the low-cost produce available in European supermarkets. But an international research project reveals that many of these workers face abysmal conditions – and the COVID-19 crisis has made things even worse. By Nils Klawitter, Steffen Lüdke und Hannes Schrader, with additional reporting by Stavros Malichudis

The Systematic Exploitation of Harvest Workers in Europe - Ioana Moldovan / Est&Ost / DER SPIEGEL

The Echo of “Allahu Akbar” Muslim Calls to Prayers Get a Mixed Reception in Germany

A growing number of mosques in Germany are seeking permission to conduct calls to prayer over loudspeakers. Residents and critics in some cities are pushing back. By Katrin Elger

Muslim Calls to Prayers Get a Mixed Reception in Germany - dpa Picture-Alliance / Bernd Thissen/ picture alliance/dpa

German E-Cars The Race to Beat Tesla at Its Own Game

Government subsidies promoting the purchase of electric cars in Germany are causing demand to skyrocket. VW, BMW and Daimler are all overwhelmed by the sudden boom. Not only are there too few vehicles coming off the assembly lines, but there aren't enough charging stations around Europe. The companies are now going on the offensive to catch up with Tesla. By Simon Hage und Martin Hesse

The Race to Beat Tesla at Its Own Game - AUDI

End of the Illusion The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon

Once celebrated as the Switzerland of the Middle East, Lebanon is facing a severe crisis. Its economy is collapsing, while electricity and adequate medical care are hard to find. The state has completely failed its people. By Christoph Reuter

The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon - Jacob Russel / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with John Bolton "Trump Is Capable of Almost Anything"

John Bolton, 71, served as U.S. President Donald Trump's national security advisor from 2018 to 2019. In a DER SPIEGEL interview, he speaks about Trump's relationship with women leaders and the roots of his conflict with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl und René Pfister

"Trump Is Capable of Almost Anything" - Doug Mills / NYT / Redux / laif

Has Germany "Done This?" A Look at the Refugee Crisis Five Years Later

In 2015, as almost a million asylum seekers poured into Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "We can do this." Was she right? Five years later, we take a closer look in the most average of average German towns. By Barbara Hardinghaus und Alexander Smoltczyk

A Look at the Refugee Crisis Five Years Later - Sven Döring / DER SPIEGEL

Corona Mutations The Changing Virus

Scientists are suspiciously tracking every change in SARS-CoV-2, with dangerous looking mutations regularly appearing. On the long term, though, experts hope that the pathogen could prove less aggressive. By Philip Bethge

The Changing Virus - Malte Mueller/ fstop/ Getty Images

Guns for Hire The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters

Countries like Russia and Turkey are increasingly using mercenaries to fight wars on their behalf. It complicates efforts to end such conflicts and turns war into a way of life for some. By Mirco Keilberth, Maximilian Popp, Christoph Reuter und Adam Asaad

The Renewed Dependency on Mercenary Fighters - Ricard Garcia Vilanova / AP Photo

Leading German Economist on Corona Policies “The Virus Must Be Contained Before the Economy Can Recover”

In an interview, Clemens Fuest, one of Germany’s top economists, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on governments and business. He says bankruptcies are inevitable and that the effects of the crisis will be with us for a long time to come. Interview Conducted by Martin Hesse und Michael Sauga

“The Virus Must Be Contained Before the Economy Can Recover” - Dirk Bruniecki/ DER SPIEGEL

Massive Income Loss Left Behind By the Coronavirus

Germans could lose as much as 390 billion euros due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some groups have been hit harder than others, and even a big chunk of the middle class is at risk of slipping into poverty.

Left Behind By the Coronavirus - Karsten Thielker

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