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Kein Land hilft der Ukraine mehr als Dänemark The largest relative share of support for Kyiv is coming from some of Europes smallest countries, like Denmark and Estonia. Copenhagen is determined to help Ukraine deter Russia – and has also found innovative ways to do so.

«Bloodshed, bedlam and squalor» in Washington, D.C. – just how dangerous is Americas capital? Donald Trump described Washington, D.C., as a «nightmare of murder and crime» before sending in federal forces. The figures contradict him – but they also show why so many people still feel insecure.

Israels new ambassador to Switzerland is a kibbutznik. His job is to explain the Gaza war to the Swiss Tibor Shalev Schlosser is Israels new ambassador to Switzerland at a time when global criticism of Jerusalems war in Gaza is rising. During a hike in his kibbutz, he explains how he intends to promote the Jewish state.

Chinese safari parks fuel illegal elephant trade Zoo-themed safari parks are booming in China – and with them, ethically dubious elephant shows. The charismatic animals are often obtained illegally from Laos.

OPINION - Lip service isnt enough – the Arab states must put more pressure on Hamas To date, the Arabs have mainly shown solidarity with Palestinians through aid deliveries and statements. They have the means and ways to influence the Islamists in the Gaza Strip – and must finally use them to end the war quickly.

US-China dispute over tiny AI chip highlights king-size geopolitical dilemma The export of American computer chips to China is a multibillion-dollar business from which the U.S. government itself is now profiting. But even as mutual distrust grows, the geopolitical rivals are finding it hard to cut ties.

After 100 days in office, Germanys new chancellor has mixed record on key promises Friedrich Merz vowed that German citizens would see clear changes in their country soon after he took office. He made four promises in particular – and has delivered on some, but not others.

Brazil pretends to be green while relying on oil for its future Huge oil reserves that may lie at the mouth of Amazon have sparked a bitter debate in Brazil about its role in climate protection efforts. Despite widespread opposition to the drilling plans, the oil lobby will likely prevail.

Russias triumphant return to Alaska and the dark symbolism behind the Trump-Putin summit In 1867, the United States bought Alaska from Russia for $7 million without consulting the Indigenous people who lived there. Now, on that same soil, the two sides are preparing to strike a «deal» over Ukraines future.

How the Marshall Plan is overly romanticized in modern memory For decades, the Marshall Plan has been credited with ushering in a post-war economic boom in Europe. But the plan was neither as altruistic nor generous as many believe, and several other factors played an underappreciated role.

Swiss watch retailers in New York: «These tariffs are killing our business» Watch dealers in New Yorks Diamond District are in an uproar over the sky-high tariffs on Swiss watches. They hope a deal removing U.S. President Donald Trumps 39 customs duties will soon be reached. A visit to Manhattans famous 47th Street.

OPINION - Communist China seems to offer a glimpse of the future. But in the race between economic models, liberal market economies still lead Beijings command economy has forged a technological and industrial powerhouse. Yet its seeming advantage over the Wests freedoms is an illusion.

One of Africas best new beers has Swiss roots Africa is the worlds fastest-growing beer market. Swiss entrepreneur Eser Karatas founded a brewery in Cameroon to tap into the trend.

Swiss companies are world leaders in US investment The small country of Switzerland is the sixth largest foreign investor in the United States, with annual investment of around $350 billion. Over 400,000 American jobs depend on Swiss companies. Few countries have invested so much trust and money in the U.S. economy.

Seen from space: Tehrans aircraft graveyard, where Irans old planes are falling into disrepair For years, discarded airplanes have been gathering dust at Mehrabad Airport in Irans capital city. Although satellite images show a rather haphazard method of organization, this aircraft boneyard is clearly still in operation.

GUEST OPINION - Can a repressive pro-Kremlin president reverse Georgias lean towards Europe? Repression is escalating in Georgia following the seizure of power by the Kremlin-loyal Georgian Dream party. Protesters are standing fast – but whether the regime will be able to assert itself in the end remains to be seen.

Ballet dancer Max Richter navigates gender identity politics with grace Born female, the rising star does not clearly identify with one gender. Onstage, nobody cares. Thats how it should be.

Five years after Beirut port explosion, Lebanons government finally focuses on justice To date, no one has been held responsible for the 2020 disaster in Lebanons capital. The new government wants to change that. But a treacherous political path lies ahead.

Locals sue Amsterdam government for failed efforts to combat overtourism Despite bans on new hotels, Airbnb checks and Europes highest visitor tax, Amsterdam continues to attract record numbers of tourists. The results are pitting businesses and city officials against local residents desperate for a return to less expensive and crowded times

Karoline Leavitt is Trumps conservative, quick-witted weapon in the war of words At just 27, U.S. President Donald Trumps spokeswoman has risen farther and faster than many before her. This is no coincidence. A look at the woman behind the press secretarys podium.

A year on, Ukraines Kursk offensive has left lasting wounds – but resulted in few gains Last summer, Ukraine staged a lightning strike in the north to showcase its military strength. But judged against its objectives, the operation fell short, and produced two unintended consequences.

Switzerland quakes at Trump threat of 39 tariff rate – but how bad would it really be? Punitive tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump have caused an uproar in Switzerland. How important are U.S. exports to the economy? And is the country suddenly on the edge of an economic crisis?

How triage for malnutrition works in Gaza Strip hospitals The effects of famine become apparent most quickly in young children. Every day, doctors and nurses in the Gaza Strip now have to decide whether their patients malnutrition is so advanced that only special nutrition can offer them a chance of survival.

Misogyny as entertainment? Behind the war-of-the-sexes gaming trend in China Many young Chinese men feel inadequate, lonely and unable to find a partner. Some are blaming this on the rise of feminism, and a popular new computer game even lets players get revenge on «gold diggers.» But theres more to the story.

Israel is allowing more aid into the Gaza Strip – but little is directly reaching the people According to the U.N., aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip remain inadequate, and Palestinians are groaning under astronomical food prices. They report hunger, despair and looting. A day at the market in Gaza.

The fog is lifting on Trumps dubious tariff policy Six months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold fast to his new tariff policy and is imposing steep penalties on many countries, including and especially Switzerland. The reasons are growing clearer.

The dangers of having Chinese technology in US weapon systems The U.S. military keeps finding more components from China in its systems. Experts believe Americas strength is threatened by its dependencies on Chinese goods and minerals – and that it could take decades to find alternatives.

Three takes on Trumps tariff deal with the EU The new U.S. trade deal required the EU to balance economic, geopolitical and security concerns. The outcomes arent all bad for Europe – but they highlight its inability to become an self-assured player on the global stage.

Raising children isnt about pleasure, say pronatalists – its a civic duty The U.S. birth rate has fallen to a historic low, prompting a growing number of pronatalists — including Malcolm and Simone Collins — to warn of a looming civilizational «collapse,» echoing concerns voiced by Elon Musk. Their solution: have as many children as possible.

GUEST OPINION - Israel at risk of losing the propaganda war In a fragmented media landscape, Israel is finding it hard to sell its version of events in Gaza. Images of suffering and destruction are transforming its global image from that of small threatened state to arrogant aggressor.