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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Five Years After Refugee Wave How Syrians Are Reshaping German Society

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon - Jacob Russel / DER SPIEGEL

End of the Illusion The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon

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

Global Societies

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

Basic Income in Spain to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact - JAVIER SORIANO/ AFP

The Poor and the Pandemic Basic Income in Spain to Mitigate Coronavirus Impact

The coronavirus has plunged Spain into what could be its worst economic crisis in 80 years. The Socialist government is trying to mitigate the impact with basic income for the country's neediest. By Helene Zuber und Steffen Lüdke in Zaragoza and Hamburg

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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

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

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

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

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

Strange Symptoms Many Stay Sick After Recovering From Coronavirus

One in 10 people infected with the coronavirus suffers from fatigue, muscle aches or neurological disorders for weeks after surviving an infection. What long-term damage does the virus do to the body? By Lisa Duhm und Veronika Hackenbroch

Many Stay Sick After Recovering From Coronavirus - Nora Klein/ DER SPIEGEL

The Ischgl Outbreak Families of COVID-19 Victims Seek Justice

Mismanagement of a coronavirus outbreak in Ischgl, the Austrian resort town known for its après-ski debauchery, helped spread the pathogen across Europe. Now the relatives of those who died want justice. By Jürgen Dahlkamp, Felix Hutt, Gunther Latsch und Walter Mayr

Families of COVID-19 Victims Seek Justice - Lois Hechenblaikner/ ISCHGL/ STEIDL

“I Have No Explanation for all these Lies” Evidence Casts New Doubts on Russian Doping Whistleblower

For five years, the sporting world has been gripped by Russian manipulation of the anti-doping system. Now new evidence suggests the whistleblower who went into a witness protection program during the scandal may not have been entirely truthful. By Thilo Neumann

Evidence Casts New Doubts on Russian Doping Whistleblower - Carlos Barria/ REUTERS

Israeli Annexation Plans The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning

Beginning July 1, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, could begin the process of annexing parts of the West Bank, despite this being a violation of international law. For many inhabitants of the region, their future is at stake. By Alexandra Rojkov und Raniah Salloum

The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning - Jonas Opperskalski / DER SPIEGEL

Justice Cooperation Lack of Deal Between EU and UK Imperils Security

With the growing risk of a hard Brexit, the danger is increasing that European and British collaboration on law enforcement will be discontinued. So far, the back-up plans haven’t been very convincing. By Markus Becker, Brüssel

Lack of Deal Between EU and UK Imperils Security - Yui Mok/ Pool/ REUTERS

Corona in the Slaughterhouse The High Price of Cheap Meat

German slaughterhouses have been hit recently with horrifying coronavirus outbreaks, with over 1,000 cases in one facility. The industry, and its biggest players, share the blame. Change could be coming. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

The High Price of Cheap Meat - Bernd Thissen/ dpa

Coronavirus Heaven Why Meatpacking Plants Are Superspreaders

As the recent outbreak in Germany shows, meat processing facilities offer perfect conditions for the transmission of coronaviruses, with cool temperatures and people cramped in close quarters. Additional changes are needed to protect workers – and theoretically even consumers. By Philip Bethge

Why Meatpacking Plants Are Superspreaders - DPA

The Curse of Black Gold Vast Oil Find Puts Guyana on the Verge of Riches - or Failure

Guyana has always been one of South America's poorest countries. But now that ExxonMobil has discovered a new oil field off the coast, the tiny nation could become one of the world's richest. But will it be a blessing or a curse? By Hauke Goos in Georgetown, Guyana

Vast Oil Find Puts Guyana on the Verge of Riches - or Failure - Adriana Loureiro Fernandez / The New York Times / Redux / Laif

China Versus the World An Emboldened Beijing Seeks to Consolidate Its Power

Beijing is ruthlessly expanding its power. But resistance is growing around the world -- and Germany will soon play a key role.

An Emboldened Beijing Seeks to Consolidate Its Power - TYRONE SIU / REUTERS

What's Wrong With America? "The Despair Is Smoldering in Society"

Millions of Americans have seen their wages stagnate for decades, even as the wealthiest have grown fantastically rich. The economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton believe the health-care system is partly to blame, and the coronavirus is highlighting the broader dangers American society is facing. Interview Conducted by Benjamin Bidder und Michael Sauga

"The Despair Is Smoldering in Society"

Crisis on Top of Crisis The UK Steers Towards a No-Deal Brexit in the Middle of the Pandemic

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to be planning to take his country out of the European Union at the end of the year, even without a deal. The Continent is trying to limit the damage, but it would spell disaster for the British. By Peter Müller, Michael Sauga und Jörg Schindler

The UK Steers Towards a No-Deal Brexit in the Middle of the Pandemic - TIM P. WHITBY / GETTY IMAGES FOR SKY

Alone on the Adriatic The Italian Resort of Rimini Opens Carefully to Summer Tourists

Germans are finally able to travel to their favorite holiday destination again: Italy. In the tourist city of Rimini, hosts are setting up lounge chairs and putting out the umbrellas, but even so, this summer won't be the same. By Frank Hornig

The Italian Resort of Rimini Opens Carefully to Summer Tourists - Nicola Zolin / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with ECB Vice President "Faced With This Big Drop in GDP and Inflation, We Had to Act"

The European Central Bank's bond-buying program has been heavily criticized in Germany. But ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says it is a necessity in these times of crisis. He also praises the German response to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz und Stefan Kaiser

"Faced With This Big Drop in GDP and Inflation, We Had to Act" - DANIEL ROLAND/ AFP

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