Open source/ visual investigations reporter at @NZZ. Military brat. Secret keeper. Professional overthinker. Personal account. Personal opinions.

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Google case shines light on China's trade-secrets theft

Google case shines light on China's trade-secrets theft

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Cases in which U.S. high-tech firms have accused Chinese nationals of purloining trade secrets are multiplying. Most recently, Ding Linwei is alleged to have stolen valuable Google data. Was he motivated by greed? Or was he a pawn in China's efforts to overtake America's AI lead?

Khaled Mashal is the gray eminence of Hamas

Khaled Mashal is the gray eminence of Hamas

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Khaled Mashal, the former head of Hamas' politburo, has shaped the organization like no other figure. Now, as the movement has its back to the wall in Gaza, Mashal is seeking to save it from destruction. A visit to one of the group's most influential leaders in exile in Qatar.

At heart of Lockerbie case, a fingernail-sized mystery

At heart of Lockerbie case, a fingernail-sized mystery

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Thirty-six years after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, the U.S. is pursuing a new case stemming from the attack. At the center of the investigation is a colorful Zurich entrepreneur and his claims of conspiracy.

The Isdal woman: an explosive new lead points to a Swiss banker

The Isdal woman: an explosive new lead points to a Swiss banker

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — New leads in the famous unsolved Isdal Woman case of a woman's death in Norway point to a notorious Geneva banker who funded terrorism and revered Hitler.

How romance scammers in Southeast Asia lure the lonely

How romance scammers in Southeast Asia lure the lonely

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Lonely men in Europe and North America are being targeted by professional romance scammers in Southeast Asia. Using fake profiles, AI and stolen identities, they trick their victims into losing everything - sometimes in days.

The rusting remains of a Credit Suisse scandal

The rusting remains of a Credit Suisse scandal

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Mismanagement and corruption in the Credit Suisse "tuna scandal" caused Mozambique's economy to collapse. The consequences for the once up-and-coming country are still visible, even from space.

Child custody case caught up in Moscow's propaganda war

Child custody case caught up in Moscow's propaganda war

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Struggling against a seemingly overbearing Spanish agency, a desperate couple sought help from Russian state media. The resulting coverage has brought the story to an audience of millions. But NZZ research has uncovered a web of lies - and a surprise.

Saudi Arabia's futuristic city The Line

Saudi Arabia's futuristic city The Line

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — A vision of the future or an expensive mirage? Satellite images from December show the construction of the Hidden Marina section of Saudi Arabia's planned 170-kilometer-long linear city. The ambitious project has been plagued by cost overruns and other difficulties.

Long-delayed high-res images of Gaza war released

Long-delayed high-res images of Gaza war released

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — High-resolution satellite images depicting the Gaza Strip at war have at last been made public via Google Earth. They depict with unprecedented clarity the devastating consequences of the Israeli offensive following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

A Swiss man is accused of raping a young boy in Nepal

A Swiss man is accused of raping a young boy in Nepal

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Children in Nepal are particularly vulnerable. The country appears to be a destination for child molesters. Who is really trying to help? And who is a perpetrator?

RUAG International's cartel settlement exposes Swiss defense industry woes

RUAG International's cartel settlement exposes Swiss defense industry woes

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Why was RUAG International condemned for participation in a cartel agreement? An NZZ investigation into the company's HG 85 hand grenade reveals that this widely used weapon is no longer a genuinely Swiss product.

Ukraine claims to be fighting Russia in a secret war in Sudan

Ukraine claims to be fighting Russia in a secret war in Sudan

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Ukraine claims its special forces are hunting down Russian soldiers on the Nile. Whilst the claims seem far-fetched at first, new video evidence has emerged that suggest Ukrainian operatives are indeed active in Sudan.

Who is behind the Italian propaganda platform publishing misleading anti-migrant videos?

Who is behind the Italian propaganda platform publishing misleading anti-migrant videos?

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Radio Genoa reaches an audience of millions with disturbing videos. Its operators claim Europe is on the brink of collapse, and that right-wing populist political parties are the answer. Research indicates a pro-Russia disinformation network may be responsible.

Thousands of Nepalese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Thousands of Nepalese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Russia is recruiting mercenaries from all over the world to fight in Ukraine, including thousands of young men from Nepal. Their experiences provide a rare insight into the inner workings of the Russian army.

Secret dossiers show that a Swiss Nazi banker tried to assassinate Henry Kissinger in 1973 – twice

Secret dossiers show that a Swiss Nazi banker tried to assassinate Henry Kissinger in 1973 – twice

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Kissinger used peace negotiations after the Yom Kippur War as his grand stage. Recently released documents show that Kissinger narrowly escaped two assassination attempts, once thanks to a CIA feint.

The dark side of Arizona's chip industry boom

The dark side of Arizona's chip industry boom

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — He dreamed of a coveted tech job but faced workplace bullying and safety incidents. An American worker shares his experience at TSMC, the company spearheading America's high-tech manufacturing revival.

Satellite image solves decades-old missing-person case

Satellite image solves decades-old missing-person case

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — In 1997, William Moldt disappeared after a night out in Flordia. More than 20 years later, Google Earth imagery has helped to solve the mystery of his disappearance.

Russian warships spotted docked in Havana

Russian warships spotted docked in Havana

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Satellite images from June 13, 2024, show the berth where Russian naval vessels docked in Havana, Cuba, just 160 km from Florida. Moscow has previously conducted exercises near Cuba, but tensions over the Ukraine war have ensured these activities are being closely watched.

Insurrection at the Capitol: Three police officers' stories

Insurrection at the Capitol: Three police officers' stories

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Nearly 150 police officers were injured, some quite seriously. While most of the perpetrators were initially anonymous, online researcher, Forrest Rogers, tracked down some of the most violent attackers.

Two dead in connection with kidnapping of Swiss vaccination chief

Two dead in connection with kidnapping of Swiss vaccination chief

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — The reconstruction of a mysterious criminal case.

South Korea dominates the world in steel production

South Korea dominates the world in steel production

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — A satellite image from May 14, 2022 shows the dimensions of the world's largest steelworks in Gwangyang South Korea and illustrates its complex network of blast furnaces, rolling mills and landing stages.

Die stummen Opfer des Krieges: wie Russland ukrainischen Kindern ihre Identität raubt

Die stummen Opfer des Krieges: wie Russland ukrainischen Kindern ihre Identität raubt

Neue Zürcher Zeitung — In der Ukraine werden Kinder verschleppt und vertrieben. Ostaps Schicksal zeigt, wie ukrainische Kinder Familie, Sprache und Identität verlieren.

Один із сотень тисяч. Історія життя і позбавлення ідентичності українського сироти, зниклого в Ро...

Один із сотень тисяч. Історія життя і позбавлення ідентичності українського сироти, зниклого в Ро...

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17 Stunden Horror: Wie die Mörder der Hamas den Kibbuz Beeri stürmten und die Bewohner massakrier...

17 Stunden Horror: Wie die Mörder der Hamas den Kibbuz Beeri stürmten und die Bewohner massakrier...

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