Billions of voters in 76 countries defined a pivotal election year
In 2024, incumbents faced backlash, far-right parties gained momentum, and even within the EU, the integrity of free ...
Data suggests that Russian oil is coming to EU via India, despite sanctions
India has become one of the key global buyers of Russian crude oil. From there, large volumes of oil are being sent to Europe ...
On Poland's border with Belarus, freight trains are still crossing despite sanctions
Poland is keeping three border crossings to Belarus open because they are important routes for the transport of goods between ...
Biden’s gamble in the chip war with China faces a reckoning
President Joe Biden backed Intel to cut U.S. reliance on foreign semiconductors. Now, with its CEO gone, the gamble may ...
Israel has shot down tens of thousands of rockets over the last year. How much did it cost?
Rocket alarms have been sounding nearly every day in Israel for the last year. A visual data analysis shows which regions ...
The magic of Sokcho – discovering South Korea’s eastern coast
South Korean cities aren't famed for their beauty, but Sokcho, a fishing town near the North Korean border, enchants with its ...
How a Swiss pioneer helped turn Aspen into the world's most glamorous ski resort
No other winter destination combines luxury and nature as harmoniously as Aspen, Colorado – thanks in part to Swiss ski star ...
A full-scale Chinese attack on Taiwan remains unlikely – but Beijing has alternatives
Three potential scenarios for how China could deploy military force against Taiwan – illustrated with maps. Experts doubt ...
Where the Russians go on vacation forever
There used to be a Soviet military base near Nha Trang. Today, the Vietnamese coastal town has become a destination for ...
Rita T. entered the US illegally more than 20 years ago. Welcome to her world.
Rita from Honduras is one of an estimated 11 million migrants living in America without legal status. Donald Trump promises ...
Europe top's tourist destinations, by the numbers – and the places where the locals go on vacation instead
Many regions in Europe are groaning under masses of tourists. An NZZ data analysis shows which destinations are particularly ...
Inside Chicago's Cook County Jail, where hard drugs are easier to find than a mirror
Chicago's main county jail is one of the largest and most notorious detention facilities in the United States. Conditions ...