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1. NATO's Eastern Flank: Germany's Rising Concerns about Russia

   Politicians and military leaders have warned that Russia could be ready for a full-scale war against NATO by 2029. Now, though, Germany is sending a new message. Putin, says Berlin, is already on the attack.

2. Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile

   Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: A growing number of conflicts are fueling unease in Germany. Surveys show rising anxiety, and some have already begun making preparations.

3. "For Me, There's No Going Back": A Daring Escape from China to the U.S. via the Darién Gap

   Tens of thousands of people are leaving China on the search for a better future. And they are taking ever greater risks as they try to escape the long arms of Beijing's enforcers. DER SPIEGEL followed Chen Ye on his odyssey to the United States.

4. Using AI to Humiliate Women: The Men Behind Deepfake Pornography

   AI-generated naked images of real women is the business model behind Clothoff, a dubious "nudify" app that has millions of visitors. Now, a whistleblower has provided details of just how cynical the site's operators are.

5. Free iPhones, Fake Dating Sites and Porn Chats: The Dirty Tricks of Online Scammers

   Chat logs and internal documents show how ruthlessly a company in Dubai apparently scams internet users around the world. Millions of dollars are charged to credit cards - and the German payment service provider PAYONE appears to be involved.

6. Payone: Suspicions Swirl around a German Financial Service Provider

   Millions of Germans make payments with PAYONE assistance without even knowing they are using the service. The company has been involved with dubious characters and ignored indications of money laundering. The trail leads to scammers and a horror film producer.

7. A Vital Summit for NATO: Can Donald Trump Be Convinced to Remain Engaged in Europe?

   This week, all eyes will be on The Hague in the Netherlands, where NATO leaders are gathering to discuss the future of the alliance. The biggest question, though, will be whether Trump plays nice. Or whether he continues to call the trans-Atlantic relationship into question.

8. John Bolton on What Trump Might Do in Iran: "For Trump, It's Now a Matter of Saving Face"

   John Bolton was once Donald Trump's National Security Advisor before they had a falling out. In an interview, he talks about the possibility of the U.S. joining the Israeli war on Iran and whether the regime in Tehran might be facing its end.

9. Trump's Homemade Tourism Crisis: International Travelers Are Growing Skeptical of the U.S.

   The U.S. has exerted a strong pull on international travelers for years, especially from Germany. But since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the tourists are staying away. For many regions in the U.S., it's becoming a problem.

10. WhatsApp Head Will Cathcart Talks about the Introduction of Ads to the Messenger Service

    "No ads" was once the mantra of the founders of WhatsApp. Now, the service has announced it will be introducing advertisements. Chats, though, are to be kept ad-free. DER SPIEGEL spoke with WhatsApp head Will Cathcart about the plans.