Wednesday, 27 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

The number of democratic countries around the world is shrinking steadily, and autocratic countries are registering more patents than the West. A new era is dawning – and it could have dramatic consequences for our work, our money and our lives.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/B5P26hX

Monday, 25 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

São Paulo is a symbol of inequality. The wealthy enjoy incredible luxury while the poor are left huddling beneath highway overpasses. A portrait of the dystopian New York of the south.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/rwRz8V3

Friday, 22 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

The revelations about offshore firms brought to light by the source behind the Panama Papers toppled government leaders and spawned thousands of investigations. Here, for the first time, "John Doe" speaks about their fears for their life and their disappointment with the German government.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/30JwiyT

Thursday, 21 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

Resistance is growing in the areas of Ukraine occupied by Russian troops. Reports from the underground show that Kyiv's modern weapons systems are becoming a real threat to Kremlin forces – thanks in part to the brave civilians behind the front lines.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/wj0HGmF

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

To blackmail the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin is blocking the export of millions of tons of corn and wheat from Ukraine. By doing so, he is triggering famine in Africa and Asia – while at the same time seeking to pose as their savior.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/fheNKgJ

Friday, 15 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, 99, experienced several Soviet leaders during his career in politics. Now, he says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is both calculated and resentful. And that Russia's future relationship with Europe will become a key geostrategic question.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/tuGdipy

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

In an interview, crypto critic Molly White discusses the crash of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the perils of betting on pension funds and her work in a toxic and misogynistic industry.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/7XUjIYE

Monday, 11 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

Russia has tens of thousands of lives on its conscience in Ukraine, yet calls for diplomatic initiatives are growing louder in the West. In Germany, a growing number in both the governing parties and the opposition would like to see talks with Moscow.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/0k4Kxoz

Friday, 8 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

In an interview, Afghan Taliban leader Anas Haqqani, 28, talks about his family’s militant network, the question of his involvement in assassinations – and why he is determined to fight for the rights of men and birds.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/5Y3aizK

Tuesday, 5 July 2022

WORLD NEWS

How did the actor Volodymyr Zelenskyy transform into a wartime president? Some answers can be found in his hometown, the heavy industry city of Kryvyi Rih. Pride in their famous son is palpable, as is a feeling that the war is drawing ever closer.

from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/wUqVhXD