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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Uprising Likely to Have Far-Reaching Consequences

Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin quickly brought his uprising to an end on Sunday. But not before inflicting a deep humiliation on Russian President Vladimir Putin. There will almost certainly be consequences. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/ZpwRkdm via IFTTT

The Camembert Crisis: Market Goes Soft for French Cheese

Cheeses like brie, Roquefort and Comté are an important part of French culture. But now droughts, inflation and changing diets are putting a dent in sales. Camembert is faring particularly badly. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/6GEXBmq via IFTTT

On the Front in Ukraine: Going Into Battle in a Leopard 2 Tank

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun, and Western war equipment is playing a vital role. A tank unit in Zaporizhzhia is in the thick of the fight. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/tsbDveh via IFTTT

Hensoldt's Headache: Documents Hint at Shady Dealings By Prominent German Defense Company

Hensoldt AG is one of the key players in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's plan to boost German defense spending. But internal documents from the company suggest it may have been involved in dubious kickbacks in Qatar and Uganda. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/tTeF58C via IFTTT

Elephant in the Room: Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss

Thailand has seen an increasing number of deadly encounters between elephants and humans in recent years. The animals are returning to areas that were once covered in jungle, but are now farmland. Locals are at a loss. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/iYU70aM via IFTTT

The Kakhovka Catastrophe: War-Weary Ukrainians Reel under Massive Flooding

Was it Russian incompetence or a monstrous war crime? Following the massive dam breach on Tuesday morning, several possible theories have emerged to explain the disaster. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/bGUucla via IFTTT

Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach

The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/AbhSMBo via IFTTT

Were Vladimir Putin's Years in Germany Less Thrilling than the Stories?

Wild stories have circulated for years about Vladimir Putin's time with the KGB in Dresden. There are even rumors he helped orchestrate a murder carried out by German terrorists. But reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the Russian leader was more of a pen-pusher than a top agent. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/amWI4Tg via IFTTT

The Global Competition for Raw Materials: Europe at Risk of Losing the Lithium Race

Without lithium, copper and rare earths, our mobile phones, electric cars and wind turbines wouldn't function. Currently we are almost exclusively dependent on China for these critical raw materials. But there might be a way out. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/fROtSNq via IFTTT

What the Future Might Hold for Asia: "Every Time China Has Been United, It Has Dominated"

China is upgrading its nuclear arsenal even as its relationship to the U.S. is deteriorating. George Yeo, the former foreign minister of Singapore, discusses the ongoing power struggle in the Pacific region. from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/Mj791lr via IFTTT

Shadows of World War II: A New Look at the Great Quedlinburg Art Robbery

In 1945, an American officer pilfered valuable pieces from Germany's most important art collection and sent them to Texas, setting off a long search for the items. Now, experts are wondering: Was he just a simple thief? Or was he trying to save the treasure from the Nazis? from DER SPIEGEL - International https://ift.tt/7SxcVgA via IFTTT