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The search for the perpetrators has begun following Monday's sabotage attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. Which countries could have been behind it, and how secure is Europe's critical infrastructure at the bottom of the sea? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/OBFG052 via IFTTT

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have obtained guns in recent years. Will they plunge the country into chaos if he loses his re-election campaign? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/jPzJ81I via IFTTT

The German government has expressed concern about Europe’s gas infrastructure following pressure drops in two Baltic Sea pipelines. Security of other plants is being urgently reviewed. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/fekHw9h via IFTTT

Russian troops occupied the town of Balakliya for six months, before Ukrainian troops regained control earlier this month. During that period, say residents and investigators, torture and imprisonment of the locals was common. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/6CTqjZy via IFTTT

Right-wing radical politician Giorgia Meloni appears poised to govern Italy with an absolute majority after Sunday's election. But the amount of leeway she has will depend on two partners who are unlikely to be easy to deal with: Matteo Salvini and Silvio Belusconi. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/YC5WBgZ via IFTTT

Russian President Vladimir Putin had wanted a war on the cheap in Ukraine. But he has now called for mobilization. The move is incredibly dangerous, not least for Putin himself. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/X5GecNx via IFTTT

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Inflation, a likely recession and exploding energy prices: Germany is expecting tough years ahead with diminishing prosperity, a shrinking middle class and growing inequality. This is uncharted territory for the government and society, and both are facing some difficult choices. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/nuU4fBq via IFTTT

The EU prides itself on having welcomed Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion. But DER SPIEGEL reporting shows that some ruthless businessman are seizing the opportunity to exploit the refugees. Some cases seem close to human trafficking. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Oxgtkzw via IFTTT

Abortion is illegal under any circumstance in the Philippines. For years, contraceptives were only available to women who are 18 or older. The results of those policies are quite visible in one quarter in Manila. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/FZoHGqk via IFTTT

Russia's army was thought to be vastly superior. But Ukraine has nevertheless managed to secure an almost unbelievable coup, taking back huge swaths of territory in the northeast. Can Ukraine actually win? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/5hedI0E via IFTTT

The Russian economy probably isn't suffering as much as many had hoped from the West's punitive measures. But they are causing some sectors to lag far behind technologically. Vladimir Putin's army, in particular, has been hard hit by the sanctions. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/PGNXvcA via IFTTT

Robert Ménard was once a leftist who helped found Reporters Without Borders. Now, his politics have slid far to the right – and he has become immensely popular far outside of the city where he is mayor. What does his success say about the rest of France? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Wd47fcM via IFTTT

The first German companies have begun throwing in the towel and consumption is collapsing in response to the fallout from exploding energy prices. The economy is sliding almost uncontrolled into a crisis that could permanently weaken the country. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/znUFlYw via IFTTT

With the election in Brazil approaching, public opinion polls indicate that incumbent Jair Bolsonaro could lose. But if he does, will he go quietly? Many in the country fear a replay of the violence seen in the United States when Donald Trump lost. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/ansUt9H via IFTTT

European Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni is warning of an economic downturn in the coming months. In some countries, energy rationing may become necessary and new aid packages may ultimately be unavoidable. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/YbHQ2TE via IFTTT

Since December, Laos has been home to a new high-speed rail connection connecting the capital to China. It is a boon for many in the poor, Southeast Asian country, but is it a luxury it can really afford? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/hgLlO7Y via IFTTT

Gazprom is no longer delivering natural gas to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. What does that mean for the coming winter? We have answers to the most pressing questions. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/2LdMXAU via IFTTT

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck wants to keep two nuclear power plants on standby to prevent electricity shortages this winter now that Putin has cut energy supplies. The Green Party will have to decide if it can reconcile this with the anti-atomic position that served as its genesis. Will the party revolt? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/qcYaQnZ via IFTTT

Ukraine is still in need of weapons and other equipment in its battle against Russia. But President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched an offensive in the southern part of the country, and thus far, it seems to be having an impact. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/6CMbwKO via IFTTT

Documents are burned, computers mutilated and 15 Mercedes SUVs are destroyed with a forklift: The fall of Kabul caught the Germans by surprise – and politicians in Berlin proved unequal to the moment. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/IveirRy via IFTTT

Russian secret service agencies have been targeting the West for years. They infiltrate computer systems, spy on politicians, conduct sabotage operations and even kill those who have fallen afoul of Moscow. Why did Germany wake up to the danger so late? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/2GOejrk via IFTTT