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Targeted killings, undercover agents, smuggled drones: The successes of #Israel's foreign intelligence service in #Iran have reportedly been spectacular. But former intelligence officials and experts warn against premature euphoria, writes Rewert Hoffer nzz.ch/english/target…

Driven by geopolitical risks, the price of #gold is racing from one record high to the next. Michael Rasch explains why the boom in precious metals could become a risk for banks. nzz.ch/english/europe…

President Donald Trump has been challenging the American constitutional system. But the courts, the media, the economy and above all, federalism are fencing him in, writes Isabelle Jacobi nzz.ch/english/trump-…

A teacher wanted to celebrate her birthday in New York. Instead, she ended up in a notorious prison in New Jersey before being deported, writes Nadine A. Brügger. A lawyer warns that something similar could happen to any Swiss citizen. nzz.ch/english/swiss-…

When the dogs bark, Coenie Meyer sends out the drone: NZZ reporter Samuel Misteli and photographer Lee-Ann Olwage visit the farmers in #SouthAfrica who, according to #Trump, are the target of a «white genocide.» nzz.ch/english/a-visi…

Numerous pro-democracy activists and government critics from Hong Kong have had their bank accounts frozen by #HSBC, raising concerns over #China’s growing influence on international financial institutions, writes Matthias Kamp nzz.ch/english/china-…

Former Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh led the negotiations on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In an interview with Patrick Zoll, he recognizes the agreement's shortcomings, but emphasizes its continued relevance. nzz.ch/english/tommy-…

After war with Iran, Israel holds a rare opportunity to reshape the region. But its credibility, alliances and future hinge on more than just military might, writes @richardcschneider.bsky.social nzz.ch/english/satell…

Companies are quietly pulling back from Pride Month. But maybe that is a sign of progress – not retreat. Real inclusion should speak for itself, without needing rainbow banners, writes Birgit Schmid nzz.ch/english/compan…

A new book describes how former first lady Jill Biden and others close to Joe Biden worked to conceal the former president's state of health, and Republicans in Congress have launched an investigation into who was actually in control, Isabelle Jacobi reports. nzz.ch/english/how-th…

Reza Pahlavi, the son of #Iran’s last monarch, is a plausible candidate to lead a future transitional government. The 64-year-old is popular among the Iranian diaspora. However, it is not clear how many in his own country support him, writes Daniel Steinvorth. nzz.ch/english/as-ira…

The new system to distribute humanitarian aid in Gaza is not a magic formula for victory over Hamas, despite that partly being its aim. Rather, it shows that even after 21 months of war, Israel still has no clear strategy, writes Joans Roth. nzz.ch/english/opinio…