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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. “Teacher Li”: Catching Up with the Most Effective Chinese Regime Opponent

   Li Ying was an art student in Italy. But when protests broke out in his homeland, he began disseminating their messages. Overnight, he became the best-known source for uncensored information from China.

5. Firing at the Desperate: Palestinians Killed as They Gather to Receive Relief Supplies

   More than 60 people were killed earlier this month as they sought to receive relief supplies at distribution sites in Gaza. Hundreds were injured. Eyewitnesses have levied serious accusations against the Israeli military.

6. Trump versus the Universities: "America Cannot Afford for Harvard to Fall"

   U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an all-out offensive against American universities. Harvard is doing what it can to stand up to the onslaught. In an interview, Harvard Professor Ryan Enos speaks about the battle with the White House and the future of foreign students on campus.

7. Friedrich Merz's Visit to Trump Succeeded Because It Didn't Fail

   By all accounts, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office was a success. But the bar was low. There are plenty of potential pitfalls for the trans-Atlantic relationship on the road ahead.

8. Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage

   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has prioritized foreign policy. But he doesn't seem to be fully cognizant of the international impact of his words. That is concerning.

9. Interview with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: "If Trump Wants a Trade War, We Will Respond"

   In an interview, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen discusses how she hopes to defend Greenland and Europe - and why she has high hopes for newly installed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

10. A Difficult Relationship: How the Gaza War Is Changing Germany's View of Israel

    For decades, Berlin has offered unreserved support to Israel. But now, the war in the Gaza Strip is putting Germany in a difficult moral dilemma. What are the true lessons of the Holocaust?