Beijing's Complicated Neighbour
As Pyongyang deepens its military ties with Moscow, Beijing finds itself in an awkward position. Chinese leader Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to North Korea is a clear signal that China intends to reassert its influence over a partner it can neither fully trust nor afford to lose.
Jun 8, 12:01 AM
Basel's Forests Face a Dry Reckoning
In the forests near Basel, a dramatic decline in timber volume reveals the stark impact of a changing climate. Foresters are now measuring the decay and planning for a future with entirely different trees, as iconic species like the beech struggle to survive.
Jun 7, 8:03 PM
A Pragmatic Thaw: Switzerland Reconsiders the Atom
The Swiss are rediscovering a taste for nuclear energy, a mere seven years after voting to phase it out. A recent poll shows growing support for building new power plants, driven by a stark prioritisation of energy security over climate ideals or even cost.
Jun 7, 8:02 PMPolitics
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The Other Iranian Team in Los Angeles
A protest by over 200 members of the Iranian diaspora outside a World Cup stadium in Los Angeles has once again highlighted the uncomfortable fusion of international sport and authoritarian politics. Wielding pre-revolutionary flags, the demonstrators targeted not just the regime in Tehran, but the national team itself.
Jun 8, 8:02 AMBeijing's Complicated Neighbour
As Pyongyang deepens its military ties with Moscow, Beijing finds itself in an awkward position. Chinese leader Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to North Korea is a clear signal that China intends to reassert its influence over a partner it can neither fully trust nor afford to lose.
Jun 8, 12:01 AM
Digital Evidence, Analogue Justice
Following a knife attack in Winterthur, Federal Prosecutor Stefan Blättler is calling for an urgent reform of data seizure laws. The current practice of 'sealing' digital evidence is paralyzing the justice system, which is ill-equipped to handle the vast amounts of data on modern devices.
Jun 7, 4:03 PM
Nuclear Gambit: Zelensky Seeks Support as Russia Targets Chornobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set for talks in London with key European leaders, his visit overshadowed by a Russian drone attack on a nuclear storage facility near Chornobyl. The incident, which Kyiv has labelled a deliberate act of nuclear intimidation, adds a grim urgency to the discussions on further support for Ukraine.
Jun 7, 4:02 PMCulture and Lifestyle
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The Spanish Paradox: A Long Life Is Not Always a Good One
Spain may lead the world in longevity, but a grim reality lurks behind the numbers: many of those extra years are spent in sickness. Now, a push for 'longevity medicine' seeks to address this quality-of-life deficit, navigating a world of social media fads and systemic healthcare failures.
Jun 8, 4:01 AM
When the Influencer is a Fiction
In a Swiss classroom, a lecture by an influencer devolves into a chaotic argument, revealing itself as a staged play. The project by Theater Marie aims to teach teenagers a crucial lesson: question everything you see online.
Jun 7, 8:01 PM
Germany's Road to Nowhere
Deep in the German landscape lies Route 46, a 70-kilometre motorway ruin. A grand project of the Third Reich, it was designed for propaganda, not practicality, and its incompletion tells a story of hubris and failure.
Jun 7, 12:02 PM
Dialing Up the Past: Switzerland's Phone Books as Historical Records
The once-ubiquitous telephone directory has ceased publication in Switzerland, but its complete collection now resides in the PTT-Archiv. Far from gathering dust, these volumes serve as an unexpectedly rich source for tracking social, economic, and cultural change over more than a century.
Jun 7, 8:03 AMSport
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A Global Party, By Invitation Only
The 2026 World Cup is billed as a global celebration, yet for thousands of fans from qualifying nations, the toughest opponent isn't on the field. It's the US visa system, which has effectively barred them from attending the tournament through a combination of outright bans, bureaucratic paralysis, and prohibitively high rejection rates.
Jun 8, 4:03 AM
A Frightening Encore for Christian Eriksen
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch for the second time in his career during a friendly match against Ukraine. The game was abandoned, but the Danish football federation confirmed he was conscious and stable, prompting a renewed debate over player safety.
Jun 7, 8:01 PM
The Ephemeral Triumph of the Human Wave
The modern compulsion to quantify every human endeavour found its latest expression on a Mexico City avenue. Thousands gathered not for a protest or a political rally, but to form what they hoped would be the world's largest human wave, a grand spectacle just days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off.
Jun 7, 8:01 AM
A Neutral Flag, A Decisive Victory in Paris
In a sport often burdened by geopolitics, a 19-year-old Russian playing under a neutral banner has claimed the Roland-Garros title. The decisive victory over a Polish qualifier in Paris offers a quiet lesson in the persistence of individual talent over political gestures.
Jun 6, 4:04 PM