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At least 17 people have died at the border between Poland and Belarus. European politicians have described the refugees as "weapons" in a "hybrid war." In fact, they were people with dreams, fears and aspirations. Here are their stories. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3qlHrZp via IFTTT

In a dispute over the removal of the female director of an important scientific institution, Germany's prestigious Max Planck Society suffered a setback in court recently. The organization's president is facing allegations of gender discrimination and calls for his resignation. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3e1DBPh via IFTTT

Tanks, transport vehicles, howitzers: Photos clearly show that Russia is amassing military power on the border with Ukraine. Experts fear that he could be planning to invade. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3E4muqJ via IFTTT

The latest mutations of the coronavirus call for a new vaccination strategy. In an interview, BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin explains why countries need to administer booster shots faster and argues that a fourth jab will likely also be necessary. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3yej6YR via IFTTT

A Thai town on the border to Myanmar has become a hotbed of resistance to the military junta in Yangon. Many believe this could be the last chance to save the country from dictatorship. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/31LISaS via IFTTT

An investigation into the largest site for images of sexual abuse of children shows where public officials are failing in the fight against online sexual predators. It provides a look into the most disturbing corners of the darknet. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3DBejSz via IFTTT

With his promise to ruthlessly fight corruption, Harvard graduate Kiril Petkov recently enjoyed an upset victory in the election in Bulgaria. In an interview, he explains how he hopes to succeed in reinventing his country, which has long had a reputation for corruption. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3pvTSS3 via IFTTT

Sandra Ciesek became one of the first researchers to examine the new coronavirus variant. The virologist says it remains unclear whether Omicron is actually more infectious than Delta, but there is still a chance, she says, to get ahead of the curve. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3xNMhSw via IFTTT

Scientists around the world are scrambling to find answers to critical questions about the new coronavirus variant, including whether vaccines are still effective against it. Initial data suggests that Omicron is spreading faster than Delta. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3dh3eLO via IFTTT

African countries are trying to speed up their vaccination campaigns as supplies start rolling in. The challenges, though, remain immense, even as some governments are considering a vaccine mandate in the face of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/3pfWLGq via IFTTT