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Escaping the Taliban The Last Way Out of Afghanistan

The Last Way Out of Afghanistan - Julian Busch / DER SPIEGEL

The Last Way Out of Afghanistan - Julian Busch / DER SPIEGEL

Every day, thousands of people are fleeing the Taliban through the last open route out of Afghanistan. It's their last hope to escape poverty and desperation – but not everyone makes it. By Christoph Reuter and Julian Busch (Photos) in Zaranj, Afghanistan

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United Against Russia? Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU

Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU - Clemens Bilan / epa

Ukraine's Membership Application Poses Tough Questions for the EU - Clemens Bilan / epa

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for rapid EU accession talks with Kyiv. The Eastern Europeans are applauding the move, but Berlin and Paris are applying the brakes. The issue poses a threat to Europe's united stance against Russia.

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Racing Toward NATO Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently

Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently

Finland Could Join Military Alliance Imminently

Finland has been neutral for almost 80 years, but now it wants to join NATO and could apply later this week. The Ukraine war has destroyed any last trust in Russia and the mood in Helsinki and the rest of the country has shifted rapidly. By Jan Petter in Helsinki and Imatra

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Staryna's Mission The Elite Ukrainian Soldiers Defending the Donbas

The Elite Ukrainian Soldiers Defending the Donbas - Emre Caylak / DER SPIEGEL

The Elite Ukrainian Soldiers Defending the Donbas - Emre Caylak / DER SPIEGEL

In the battle for the Donbas, Russian troops are facing off against some of the most experienced soldiers in the Ukrainian armed forces. A visit with Captain Oleksandr Staryna, who says the Russians have recently lost momentum. By Alexander Sarovic and Emre Caylak (Photos) in Marinka, eastern Ukraine

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Inside the Final Days of the Frontex Chief - Getty Images

Fabrice Leggeri's Resignation Inside the Final Days of the Frontex Chief

Radical views, internal resistance, merciless investigators: Why Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri had to go – and what his resignation means for the future of the EU border agency. By Giorgos Christides und Steffen Lüdke

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"There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Inteview with German Foreign Minister Baerbock "There Are Moments When I Am Also Unsure"

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party had been hoping to pursue a feminist foreign policy. Now, she has become a proponent of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. In an interview, she explains how those two things are not mutually exclusive. Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann, Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

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Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next - Zohra Bensemra / REUTERS

Vladimir Potemkin Putin's Disaster and What Could Happen Next

The world has overestimated Putin's power. His army is much weaker than thought, his intelligence services have failed and sanctions are starting have an impact. Will all this weaken the Russian president or make him more dangerous? By Christian Esch, Susanne Koelbl und Fritz Schaap

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From Peaceniks To Hawks? Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War

Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Greens Have Transformed in the Face of Russia's War - SAMSON / DER SPIEGEL

The Greens have long been regarded as peace-loving idealists. They are now among the loudest voices calling for heavy weapons to be delivered to Ukraine and have placed considerable pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to do so. The pacifists of yore have gone quiet and now the talk is of tanks and howitzers.

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Global Societies

The Case of a Missing Ton of Cocaine Highlights the Dangers of the Drug Trade - DER SPIEGEL

Africa's Gateway To Europe The Case of a Missing Ton of Cocaine Highlights the Dangers of the Drug Trade

Absurd wealth, devastating poverty, drugs and corruption: The story of a ton of cocaine that went missing in Guinea-Bissau highlights the deep roots of the drug trade in the country. By Heiner Hoffmann in Bissau

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With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere - Joost Bastmeijer / DER SPIEGEL

Humanitarian Catastrophe in Somalia With the World's Attention on Ukraine, Suffering Is Rising Elsewhere

Ukraine isn't the only place where children are dying because of the Russian invasion. With all attention on the war there, aid money is drying up in other regions – including in Somalia, which is experiencing a devastating drought. By Heiner Hoffmann in Somalia

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"Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It" - Gleb Garanich / REUTERS

Surrogate Motherhood in Ukraine "Keep Calm. The Life of Your Child Depends On It"

Before the war, Ukraine was the global leader in surrogacy. Now, one of the country's largest clinics is desperately trying to protect its babies from the violence until their parents can come and pick them up. By Nicola Abé

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Safer Practices for Sources How To Contact DER SPIEGEL with Confidential Information

Protecting sources is DER SPIEGEL's utmost priority. We have assembled a few tips for those interested in contacting us with confidential or classified information.

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Completing an Adoption Out of Wartime Ukraine - BARTOSZ LUDWINSKI / DER SPIEGEL

"I Still Can’t Believe We’re Doing This" Completing an Adoption Out of Wartime Ukraine

The drama surrounding the adoption of the stateless Ukrainian orphan Bridget has come to an end. The six-year-old from Zaporizhzhia has now been able to leave the country after her American adoptive parents braved the war to come get her. By Timofey Neshitov in Warsaw

Tensions Mount in the Balkans as Bosnia and Herzegovina Threatens to Fracture - Alexandar Djorovich / SNA / IMAGO

Putin's Brothers Tensions Mount in the Balkans as Bosnia and Herzegovina Threatens to Fracture

With the world focusing on Ukraine, the Kremlin is continuing its efforts to destabilize the Balkans – with the eager assistance of Serbs in the region. The country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is at particular risk. By Walter Mayr

What You Need To Know To Study at a German University - Britta Pedersen / dpa

Academic FAQ for Ukrainian Refugees What You Need To Know To Study at a German University

Navigating proof of language skills, student loans and the Bologna Process: We've gathered some helpful tips for young refugees from Ukraine who want to study at German universities. By Tanya Falenczyk

"Have You Really Thought This Through?" - Ethan Swope / Bloomberg / Getty Images

Indian Author Pankaj Mishra on the War in Ukraine "Have You Really Thought This Through?"

Pankaj Mishra is one of the most important voices in the Global South. In an interview, he discusses why he thinks Western sanctions against Russia overshoot the mark and how the developing world views the conflict. Interview Conducted by Bernhard Zand

Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion - Frank Darchinger

Bonn-Moscow Ties Newly Released Documents Shed Fresh Light on NATO's Eastward Expansion

In 1991, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl wanted to prevent the eastward expansion of NATO and Ukrainian independence, according to newly released files from the archive of the German Foreign Ministry. Was he trying to assuage Moscow? By Klaus Wiegrefe

Europe Takes On an Unpredicatable Autocrat - Sem van der Wal / ANP / IMAGO

The Orbán Problem Europe Takes On an Unpredicatable Autocrat

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is considered Vladimir Putin's last friend among European leaders. He has completely isolated himself in the EU. Now, Brussels wants to cut billions in subsidies to Budapest, but it's also possible he could strike back. By Markus Becker, Jan Puhl, Matthias Gebauer und Fidelius Schmid

The Voices of Those Trapped in the Mariupol Steel Works

"Everyone Here Is Like a Zombie, It's Terrible!" The Voices of Those Trapped in the Mariupol Steel Works

Resistance fighters, the wounded and families with children have been trapped in a steel works in Mariupol for weeks. Shocking reports from the people trapped inside are now trickling out. Many fear they won’t survive the siege. By Ullrich Fichtner, Katja Lutska, Alexandra Rojkov und Thore Schröder

Germany and France Must Drive Effort for Credible Deterrent Against Russia - Adam Schultz / AP

Difficult Questions Germany and France Must Drive Effort for Credible Deterrent Against Russia A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Martin Knobbe

The EU faces difficult questions that need to be debated now rather than later. Europe needs a strong deterrent against Moscow, and that will only be possible if France and Germany team up to advance the debate.

Frontex Involved in Illegal Pushbacks of Hundreds of Refugees - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Emrah Gurel / AP; Getty Images;

Classified Database Frontex Involved in Illegal Pushbacks of Hundreds of Refugees

An extended investigation over the course of several months reveals how deeply the EU's border agency, Frontex, is involved in the Greek refugee pushback campaign. The illegal acts are registered and concealed in a classified database. By Giorgos Christides und Steffen Lüdke

"It's Such a Busy City – You Can’t Just Shut It Down" - Aly Song / REUTERS

Shanghai's Omicron Wave "It's Such a Busy City – You Can’t Just Shut It Down"

The brutal lockdown in Shanghai is wreaking havoc on China's largest city. With millions under lockdown and difficulties delivering food, the crisis is becoming a burden not only for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but also for the global economy. By Georg Fahrion und Christoph Giesen

Denkmal in Kiew abgerissen Vom »Freund« zum größten Feind

Die ukrainische Regierung hat am Dienstag im Zentrum von Kiew ein riesiges Denkmal aus der Sowjetzeit abgerissen. Auch der Mann, der es einst erschuf, sprach sich dafür aus.

Russia Ramps Up the Pressure in Eastern Ukraine - Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

"We Have Never Seen Such Firepower" Russia Ramps Up the Pressure in Eastern Ukraine

With Russia now concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine, the war has completely changed character. In the open fields of the Donbas, Putin's army is seeking to leverage its firepower advantage. But the Ukrainians believe they still have a chance – if they get enough support from the West.

Germany Expected to Announce Tank Deliveries to Ukraine - Sven Eckelkamp / IMAGO

Support for Kyiv Germany Expected to Announce Tank Deliveries to Ukraine

The German government is expected to announce on Tuesday that it will deliver "Gepard" tanks to Ukraine, DER SPIEGEL has learned. The move comes amid growing calls in parliament to send heavy weapon systems to Kyiv in response to criticism that Berlin has been too hesitant in helping.

Doing Our Part To Save the Climate - Víctor Visa / SPIEGEL WISSEN

Social Design Award 2022 Doing Our Part To Save the Climate

Species conservation, biodiversity, climate resilience: SPIEGEL WISSEN magazine is looking for the best projects that aim to protect our planet. Take part in this year's Social Design Award. By Marianne Wellershoff

Can Macron Unite a Deeply Divided France? - Jean Catuffe / Getty Images

Back To Work Can Macron Unite a Deeply Divided France? A Commentary by Britta Sandberg

Emmanuel Macron has won the second round of voting against radical right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen. But a far more difficult task lies ahead: His second term.

It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression - CLEMENS BILAN / POOL / EPA

The German Chancellor and the War in Ukraine It's Time for Scholz To Stand Up To Russian Aggression A DER SPIEGEL Editorial By Steffen Klusmann

Criticism of Olaf Scholz's handling of the war in Ukraine and his refusal to supply heavy weapons refuses to die down, and he is plummeting in the polls. Is the Social Democrat the right chancellor for times like these?

Manuela Schwesig Draws Ire for Role in Nord Stream 2 Pipeline - Jens Büttner / picture alliance / dpa

A German State Governor's Strange Enthusiasm for Moscow Manuela Schwesig Draws Ire for Role in Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Internal papers document the influence the Nord Stream 2 pipeline company exerted on the government of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. They raise a number of questions about state Governor Manuela Schwesig: Was she the willing enforcer of Russian interests? By Florian Gathmann, Annette Großbongardt, Philipp Kollenbroich und Gunther Latsch

"There Cannot Be a Nuclear War" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

A DER SPIEGEL Interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz "There Cannot Be a Nuclear War"

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discusses arms deliveries to Ukraine and growing calls for Berlin to supply heavy weapons. He also talks about why he has been hesitant to act in this crisis and addresses critical questions about his party's policies toward Russia in the past. A DER SPIEGEL Interview Conducted By Melanie Amann und Martin Knobbe

What a Le Pen Win Would Mean for Europe - Chesnot / Getty Images

France's Fateful Election What a Le Pen Win Would Mean for Europe

Right-wing populist candidate Marine Le Pen has a chance of winning the presidential election in France this Sunday. If she prevails over Emmanuel Macron, France would become another country and Europe a different continent. By Britta Sandberg

Discontent Grows in Berlin over Chancellor's Ukraine Response - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

The Scholz Problem Discontent Grows in Berlin over Chancellor's Ukraine Response

Germany's chancellor is coming under increasing pressure for his restrained Ukraine policies – in Brussels, but also in Berlin. A revolt has even begun within his own coalition, with calls growing louder for the country to supply Kyiv with heavy weapons.

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