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A year on, Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has left lasting wounds – but resulted in few gains
Last summer, Ukraine launched a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, advancing rapidly. A year later, the gains have ...
Locals sue Amsterdam government for failed efforts to combat overtourism
Despite efforts to limit them, Amsterdam continues to attract record numbers of tourists. The results are pitting businesses ...
Karoline Leavitt is Trump's conservative, quick-witted weapon in the war of words
At just 27, U.S. President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman has risen farther and faster than many before her. This is no coincidence. A look at the woman behind the press secretary's podium.
Switzerland quakes at Trump threat of 39% tariff rate – but how bad would it really be?
The 39% punitive tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump have caused an uproar in Switzerland. But how important ...
How triage for malnutrition works in Gaza Strip hospitals
Famine's effects become apparent most quickly in young children. Every day, doctors and nurses in Gaza now have to decide ...
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 ...
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 America's strength is threatened ...
The fog is lifting on Trump's 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 ...
Misogyny as entertainment? Behind the war-of-the-sexes gaming trend in China
Many young Chinese men feel lonely and unable to find a partner. Some are blaming this on the rise of feminism. A popular new ...
Die Schweizer Wirtschaft sucht nach dem Zollschock einen neuen Plan fürs US-Geschäft – und könnte ihn sich von Red Bull abschauen
Der 39-Prozent-Zoll ist allen voran für die KMUs eine grosse Belastung. Das wollen betroffene Firmen jetzt tun.
Schnell, direkt, umstritten – was US-Präsidenten mit Executive Orders durchsetzen können
Donald Trump scheint besonders gern mit Executive Orders am Kongress vorbeizuregieren. Er ist allerdings nicht der erste ...
Das Elend mit dem Alter und mit der Jugend: In «Freakier Friday» tauschen Lindsay Lohan und Jamie Lee Curtis wieder die Körper
In «Freaky Friday» mussten sich vor über zwanzig Jahren eine Mutter und ihre Tochter im Leben der anderen durchschlagen. Die ...