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ZEIT ONLINE's front page features a mix of domestic and international news, with a prominent story on the global debt crisis. Other key domestic stories include discussions on a proposed sugar tax, rising inheritance tax revenues, and political statements from a state leader. International news…
Global debt is reaching a record high, driven by industrialized nations, posing a significant problem for the world economy. This article delves into the data illustrating the severity of the situation.
Boris Rhein, the Minister President of Hesse, has called for a clear rejection of the planned sugar tax, arguing that the state should not make food and beverages more expensive given current high prices.
The German state collected a record 21.4 billion euros from inheritance and gift taxes in 2025, a 60% increase compared to 2024, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
The US is temporarily suspending visa services worldwide, with embassy staff to be trained to better identify undesirable applicants.
A tribute to Dolly Parton, hailed as the first perfect pop icon and a champion of female and queer solidarity, who passed away at 80.
Three individuals share their experiences with severe work mistakes, detailing the harsh lessons they learned.
Live updates on the Iran war, with recent developments reported.
An interactive feature allowing users to research their family members' roles in Hitler's regime by searching personal records of the SS, SA, and NSDAP.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has engaged in discussions in Moscow aimed at fostering a dialogue between intelligence agencies.
