The German government wants to become less dependent on China and pay less attention to profits and more to human rights – at least In principle. But there won't be many signs of that during Chancellor Olaf Scholz's upcoming trip to the country. A DER… dlvr.it/T5Sfhd

Criticism of Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany and around the world. Because of the country's solidarity with Israel, Berlin is losing is diplomatic stature elsewhere. What can be done? dlvr.it/T57BWc

When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, Alexandra Prokopenko quit her job at the Russian Central Bank. In an interview, the economist explains why the Russian president's economic policy is so successful. And what the West could do that would really harm… dlvr.it/T51gSj

The biggest humanitarian crisis in decades is raging in the Global South. Around 50 countries are nearing bankruptcy and 165 million people have fallen into poverty. The story of a brother and sister who have lost almost everything. Except each other. dlvr.it/T4JNFx

Since the collapse of Wirecard, Jan Marsalek has been on the run and is one of the most wanted men in the world. A DER SPIEGEL investigation has revealed how he went underground and that he's a Russian spy. dlvr.it/T3dg1t

Lionel Messi has proven to be a major draw for Inter Miami and the U.S. professional soccer league MLS. The Americans are pinning all their hopes on the superstar footballer, but he is getting older and a recent summer tour turned out to be a disaster. dlvr.it/T2yP5D

The EU has placed a Russian internet billionaire on its sanctions list who has criticized Putin's war and turned his back on his home country. Do the punitive measures go too far in cases like his? dlvr.it/T2khy0

The West has provided the Tunisian security apparatus with millions of euros in funding. It had been earmarked for combating terror, curbing migration and strengthening the democratic transition. Instead, it has empowered the police, who now feel they… dlvr.it/T15NQl

Despite all the talk of a shift to green energies and achieving climate neutrality, humanity is burning more fossil fuels than ever. In an interview, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, advocates for radical measures and foresees a… dlvr.it/T01wlx

World leaders insist it is time to leave the fossil fuel era behind. But oil companies are making more money than ever before. A new project off the coast of Guyana shows why the energy transition remains more of a dream than reality. dlvr.it/T002l7

Qatar was instrumental in the negotiations that have led to the release of some of the hostages held by Hamas. Former premier Hamad bin Jassim condemns the Hamas attack, but also says that Israel is a victim of its own policies. dlvr.it/SznRt7

In the far west of Ukraine lies a city that has never been hit by a Russian missile. In Uzhhorod, exhausted people are recovering from the war as draft dodgers hide out. Death comes to this peaceful place with an army hearse and the sad song it plays… dlvr.it/SzFZsj

A division has run through France since the Hamas massacre of October 7. The number of anti-Semitic attacks on Jews has risen dramatically. But their top representative, Yonathan Arfi, refuses to hide. dlvr.it/Sz6Y4s

Eighty-five years have passed since the Nazis launched their first comprehensive pogroms against Jewish life in Germany. This year, the Hamas massacre in Israel – and the lack of support many Jews across the country feel they have received – has revived… dlvr.it/Sywyg3

Seventy-five years have passed since the 'Nakba,' the sudden displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. For many, the current war in the Gaza Strip is awakening memories of that trauma. And they would like the world to take notice. dlvr.it/SyqYxy

Palestinian Bassam Aramin and Israeli Rami Elhanan have each lost a daughter in the Middle East conflict. Instead of succumbing to bitterness, they have joined hands to work for peace. How did they manage to overcome hatred? dlvr.it/SySYDs

The Israeli army has encircled Gaza City, while numerous civilians have been killed in air strikes. How far can Israel go in its efforts to destroy Hamas? And how might this war end? dlvr.it/SyLqJD

With Israel and the rest of the world looking at Gaza, radical Jewish settlers are attacking Palestinians in the occupied territories of the West Bank. Since the Hamas massacre, reports indicate that hundreds of Palestinians have been pushed off their… dlvr.it/SyDqwz

How far will Israel go in the fight against Hamas? Israel's EU and NATO ambassador, Haim Regev, says the terrorist organization will be eliminated – and that Israel needs Europe's full support. dlvr.it/SxfnSd

Polish opposition leader Donald #Tusk appears set to become the country's next leader. With his likely election, it appears possible that a major bastion of right-wing populism in Europe has fallen. spiegel.de/international/…