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Merkel Adviser on the Future of the Pandemic “I Am Especially Worried About the Unvaccinated Children at School”

“I Am Especially Worried About the Unvaccinated Children at School” - Angelina Vernetti / DER SPIEGEL

“I Am Especially Worried About the Unvaccinated Children at School” - Angelina Vernetti / DER SPIEGEL

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, physicist Michael Meyer-Hermann discusses the successes and mistakes made by scientists during the coronavirus pandemic. He also warns of a new wave of infections as the Delta variant reaches Germany. Interview Conducted by Rafaela von Bredow und Veronika Hackenbroch

“Mama, Send Some Money” A Family’s Journey from Cologne to the Islamic State

A Family’s Journey from Cologne to the Islamic State

A Family’s Journey from Cologne to the Islamic State

Their sons moved from Cologne to the war in Syria. They kept slaves and rose up the ranks of Islamic State leadership. Their parents would send them care packages with popcorn and Kalashnikov magazines. By Özlem Gezer, Sarah Klosterkamp und Timofey Neshitov

Former Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte "I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail"

"I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail" - REUTERS

"I Keep Telling Myself that Justice Will Prevail" - REUTERS

Carla Del Ponte prosecuted some of the worst war criminals of the 20th century at The Hague. These days, though, the international justice system seems to have lost its teeth. What went wrong? Interview Conducted by Maximilian Popp und Mathieu von Rohr

A Visit to the Belarus Opposition The Courageous Women of Minsk

Belarus may have receded from the headlines, but the opposition's fight continues. Five women discuss their struggle in a forest near Minsk – a site chosen to evade Lukashenko's thugs. By Christina Hebel in Minsk, Belarus

The Telegram Billionaire and His Dark Empire - Sam Barker

Messenger Founder Pavel Durov The Telegram Billionaire and His Dark Empire

France’s War in West Africa “People Collected Severed Arms, Legs and Heads”

France initially deployed its military to Mali to hunt down jihadists. But reporting by DER SPIEGEL shows that its soldiers have repeatedly killed civilians there. Is the country turning into France’s Afghanistan?

Biometric Data How I Lost Control Over My Own Face

How I Lost Control Over My Own Face - David McNew / AFP

How I Lost Control Over My Own Face - David McNew / AFP

A company called Clearview AI secretly scrapes the internet for photos, thus producing a gigantic database for government agencies and police. Is it possible to remove yourself from the collection? By Patrick Beuth•

Global Societies

Argentina's Authoritarian Corona Regime - Leo Fernández

Criminalizing the Sick Argentina's Authoritarian Corona Regime

The Argentinian province of Formosa is pursuing an authoritarian approach to the coronavirus pandemic. Those suspected of infection were being seized and locked away in overcrowded quarantine centers. Meanwhile, the province's official infection numbers are likely untrustworthy. By Nicola Abé in São Paulo

The Children Trapped at the U.S. Border and Their Stories - John Moore / Getty Images

"I Want To Be with My Mom" The Children Trapped at the U.S. Border and Their Stories

Thousands of unaccompanied minors from Latin America are trying to make their way to the United States, where their parents have already arrived. But their dream often ends when they arrive at the border. Two children share the stories of their journey. By Nicola Abé and Luis Chaparro in São Paulo, Brazil, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

Former FARC Guerillas Find New Calling in Life in Colombia - Federico Rios Escobar / DER SPIEGEL

From Fighters to Avocado Farmers Former FARC Guerillas Find New Calling in Life in Colombia

In a commune that one psychologist calls “the jewel of the reintegration process,” former guerillas in Colombia have set up an avocado farm with global aspirations. Despite initial success, they are haunted by the ongoing threat of violence and death. By Nicola Abé in Colombia

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Interview with a NASA Helicopter Pilot What's It Like Flying on Mars?

Håvard Grip has recently flown the NASA helicopter Ingenuity as its chief pilot a half-dozen times on Mars. In an interview, he reveals the greatest dangers facing the aircraft and what we can learn from its flights. Interview Conducted By Christoph Seidler

What's It Like Flying on Mars? - NASA / JPL-Caltech / AP

A Boost for the CDU German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches

With just a few months to go before the German general election, the conservatives took a big step in the right direction by winning the state vote in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. The right-wing populist AfD failed to live up to expectations.

German Conservatives Back on Track as General Election Approaches - POOL / REUTERS

Attention Deficit Disorders Lessons from the Pandemic on ADHD

Cases of attention deficit disorder ADHD have increased during the pandemic. Doctors say the closure of daycare centers and schools is part of the problem. And they have some solutions that go beyond just popping pills. By Jörg Blech

Lessons from the Pandemic on ADHD - Maria Irl

Hank Azaria on Being the Voice of Apu on “The Simpsons” "I Was a Clueless White Dude"

Hank Azaria has done the voice of an Indian convenience market operator for more than 30 years. In an interview, he explains why he is giving up the role. Interview Conducted By Arno Frank und Eva Thöne

"I Was a Clueless White Dude" - Matt Groening / 20th Century Fox / interTOPICS / ddp images

Taking Aim at the Beeb The BBC Is Under Pressure as Boris Johnson Tightens the Screws

The BBC is the mother of all public broadcasters, but it is facing the greatest challenge of its existence. The government has taken aim at the BBC on the eve of its 100th birthday, and it is unclear what the future holds. By Jörg Schindler

The BBC Is Under Pressure as Boris Johnson Tightens the Screws - Stefan Rousseau / PA / dpa

The Coronavirus in India "There Is Hardly a Family that Has Been Spared"

Every day, more than 4,000 people in India die of COVID-19. Pratap Bhanu Mehta believes that Prime Minister Modi is to blame – and accuses him of destroying India's democracy. Interview Conducted by Laura Höflinger

"There Is Hardly a Family that Has Been Spared" - Ritesh Shukla / Getty Images

Risks and Benefits Evaluating the Case for Vaccinating Children

German federal and state governments want to vaccinate children and adolescents against COVID-19 as quickly as possible. But does that make sense from a medical perspective? Experience in Israel has shown that infection numbers, even with the B.1.1.7 mutant circulating, can be lowered without vaccinating kids.

Evaluating the Case for Vaccinating Children - Hannah Beier / REUTERS

Freezing Payments and Halting Exports How the EU Wants to Sanction Belarus

The European Union seems strongly determined to sanction Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko after his country forced a Ryanair jet to land so it could arrest an exiled dissident. But leading diplomats fear the moves could exacerbate an already bad situation. By Markus Becker in Brussels

How the EU Wants to Sanction Belarus - - / dpa

Lukashenko's Revenge How Far Will the Belarusian Dictator Go in Hunting Down the Opposition?

The hijacking of a passenger plane shows the extremes to which Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is willing to go in his efforts to persecute his opponents abroad. Members of the opposition fear further shocking acts of repression.

How Far Will the Belarusian Dictator Go in Hunting Down the Opposition? - Maxim Guchek / BelTA / AP

Merkel's Lame Duck Government Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches

The general election in Germany is just four months away and little time is left for Chancellor Angela Merkel to complete important projects. Acrimony is intensifying in Berlin.

Stasis in Berlin as Campaign Season Approaches - EPA / ddp images

In the Sinister Disneyland of Xinjiang China's Ongoing Oppression of the Uighurs

Western countries have accused China of genocide for its treatment of the Uighurs in Xinjiang. Beijing claims that everything is just fine in the homeland of the Muslim minority. We went there to take a look for ourselves. By Georg Fahrion in Xinjiang

China's Ongoing Oppression of the Uighurs - Roman Pilipey / epa / DER SPIEGEL

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai "We Afghans Are Just Being Used Against Each Other"

Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, 63, on his empathy for the Taliban, his bitter disappointment with the former protective power, the United States, and why he considers the EU as his role model. He says the key to war and peace for his country, however, lies with Pakistan. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl in Kabul

"We Afghans Are Just Being Used Against Each Other" - Massoud Hossaini / AFP

Vicious Cycle Middle East Crisis Ratchets Up Anti-Semitism in Germany

The effects of the renewed violence in the Middle East can be felt in Germany. In the past several days, anti-Semitism has spilled out into the open. What can be done about it?

Middle East Crisis Ratchets Up Anti-Semitism in Germany - M. Golejewski / Adora Press

Quiet Energy Revolution Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge

Germany's high court ruled in April that the government had to do more in the fight against global warming. The tough new emissions targets will be difficult to meet.

Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge - Paul Langrock

Socialist Utopia A City in Brazil Experiments with the Unconditional Basic Income

Like an island surrounded by the Brazil of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, the city of Maricá is testing a leftist totem: the unconditional basic income. It has proven its worth in the corona crisis. By Jens Glüsing in Maricá, Brazil

A City in Brazil Experiments with the Unconditional Basic Income - Kristin Bethge / DER SPIEGEL

Social Consequences of the Pandemic "The Super-Rich in the West Are Evading Their Responsibility"

Former top World Bank economist Branko Milanović is afraid that the coronavirus pandemic has deepened the wealth divide. Those who have profited most from the crisis, he fears, have broken their pledge to help countries in need. Interview Conducted by Martin Hesse und Michael Sauga

"The Super-Rich in the West Are Evading Their Responsibility" - Amit Sharma / dpa

Escalation in the Middle East "It’s the First Time I Have Been Afraid of my Neighbors"

A new Gaza war appears to be developing in the Middle East. But this one isn't just pitting the Israeli military against the militants from Hamas. Hostilities have also erupted between Jewish and Arab Israelis. By Alexandra Rojkov in Lod, Israel

"It’s the First Time I Have Been Afraid of my Neighbors" - Ziv Koren / Polaris / laif

Voices from Gaza "No Place Here Offers Protection"

The Palestinian terror organization Hamas has launched rockets at cities in Israel from Gaza, and the counterattacks have made a bad situation even worse for the demoralized people of Gaza. Only very few, though, dare criticize their leadership. By Monika Bolliger und Katrin Kuntz

"No Place Here Offers Protection" - Qusay Dawud / AFP

Interview with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani "I Know I Am Only One Bullet Away from Death"

The Americans are pulling out and the Taliban are advancing on Kabul. Even Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is concerned about a possible civil war. In this DER SPIEGEL interview, he discusses how an escalation could still be avoided. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl in Kabul

"I Know I Am Only One Bullet Away from Death" - Andrew Quilty / DER SPIEGEL

BioNTech, CureVac and Co. Patent Suspensions Threaten Germany's Booming Biotech Industry

With their next-generation mRNA vaccines, the German companies BioNTech and CureVac are at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation. But U.S. President Joe Biden's plan to suspend patent protections is threatening that position. By Claus Hecking, Michael Sauga, Thomas Schulz und Gerald Traufetter

Patent Suspensions Threaten Germany's Booming Biotech Industry - Ramon Haindl

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