Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 6 dead, dozens injured
The shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to local authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession.
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Japan-Russia ties erode as journalist sits in Moscow jail
Japan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. Moscow claims Tokyo is using journalists as spies.
Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases, but infections in Kenya and Nigeria are prompting fresh scrutiny
Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Kenya and Nigeria crossed paths at Uganda's main airport as conflicting accounts cloud the source of one infection.
Serbia: Hope, tension and apprehension as voters prepare to elect new parliament
After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound.
France: 1 killed, 4 wounded after shooting near Paris
French police have arrested a suspect after gunshots were fired in a town in the suburbs of Paris on Friday. Police are investigating a possible racist motivation.
Sri Lanka: Death of iconic elephant raises habitat concerns
The death of what was thought to be Sri Lanka’s largest elephant has drawn attention to human-elephant conflict in rural communities. The island country sees a high number of deadly encounters.
Greece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15
Greece has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15. New rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and are designed to protect children's mental health.
Germany news: Wadephul says 'threat of famine' due to ongoing wars
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is joining counterparts in Turkey for discussions on a range of interlinked geopolitical crises. Back in Germany, the Bavarian CSU party begins its two-day conference in Munich.
Leaving the US: The Erosion of My American Dream
After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusion - and it is being replaced by the unknown.
Three Years of the Gaza War through the Eyes of Soldiers: "The Rule Was: 'Shoot Everyone You See'"
More than 70,000 killed; even more wounded; destruction without end: Ten Israeli soldiers speak about feelings of revenge, orders to shoot and “collateral damage.”
"Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former Chief
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Does German intelligence have a systemic problem?
Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
Putin's War of Aggression: A Journey Along the Dnipro in Wartime Ukraine
The mighty Dnipro slices right through Ukraine and - in the south - through the battlefield. A trip from north to south offers a unique perspective on how Ukrainians are surviving this war.
Online Scams: The Shady World of Fraudulent Investment Sites
Using software from a company in Israel, scammers reel in gullible investors and steal all their money. DER SPIEGEL dove deep into this world of greed-fueled criminal networks - and found a hero.
The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?
The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.
Fake Jewish Lineage: The Passport Scheme that Exploited Germany’s Nazi History
DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the Nazis. The real families are furious.