In 2024, Finland recorded 1,808 suspected hate crimes — the highest since national monitoring began. Middle Eastern refugees, Russian-speakers, and African immigrants are disproportionately affected as the country grapples with rapid demographic change. With some immigrant groups overrepresented in violent and sexual crime statistics, public frustration is mounting. The surge in hate crimes reflects both cultural tension and policy shortfalls, challenging Finland’s reputation as a tolerant Nordic society.

In a landmark ruling on November 14, 2025, a Norwegian appeals court invalidated the development permits for three major North Sea oil and gas fields—Breidablikk, Tyrving, and Yggdrasil—citing insufficient assessment of their climate impacts, particularly Scope 3 emissions from burning the extracted fuels. The decision, hailed by environmental groups as a pivotal victory in the fight against climate change, has sparked debate over its potential economic fallout. While production at the already operational Breidablikk and Tyrving fields continues uninterrupted for now, with a six-month grace period for the government to address the procedural flaws, critics warn of job losses and setbacks to Norway's energy sector. As Europe's largest natural gas supplier grapples with this verdict, the question looms: Is this a green triumph or an economic misstep that could kill thousands of jobs?

November 16, 2005, remains etched in the annals of Swiss soccer as a night of triumph tainted by terror. In Istanbul's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Switzerland's national team secured qualification for the 2006 World Cup amid a barrage of hostility that culminated in violent assaults on players. Dubbed the "Shame of Istanbul" or "Horror on the Bosporus," the incident exposed the dark underbelly of international football, leaving scars that linger two decades later. As Switzerland approaches crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November 2025, reflections on that fateful playoff against Turkey highlight a reckoning with past traumas, while showcasing the resilience that has propelled the Nati forward. This article delves into the events, their aftermath, and how they shaped Swiss soccer's identity.

On November 14, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a landmark trade framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein, marking a swift resolution to months of escalating tariffs. The deal reduces U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%, in exchange for a pledge from Swiss and Liechtenstein companies to invest at least $200 billion in the United States by the end of 2028. Hailed by the White House as a "historic" agreement, it promises to boost American manufacturing, create jobs, and address the bilateral trade deficit. But is this a genuine boon for both nations, or a lopsided bargain that favors one side? As economists and industry leaders weigh in, the deal's implications reveal a mix of opportunities and potential pitfalls.

In a significant development for international trade, the United States and Switzerland have finalized an agreement to slash tariffs on Swiss imports from a punishing 39% to a more manageable 15%. Announced on November 14, 2025, this deal comes as a relief to Swiss exporters and American consumers alike, particularly those fond of indulgent Swiss chocolate and precision-engineered watches. The reduction, part of a broader framework to address the U.S. trade deficit with Switzerland, promises to lower prices on luxury goods and boost bilateral economic ties. But how did we get here, and what does it mean for your next Toblerone bar or Rolex purchase? Let's delve into the details.

The global economic hierarchy is defined by persistent imbalances, positioning high-savings economies like Germany and Japan as the world's top net creditors, wielding significant, though institutionally complex, financial leverage. Conversely, the United States stands as the unparalleled net debtor with a staggering $-\$22.5$ trillion NIIP. This reliance exposes the U.S. to risk from capital flow reversals, while the creditor nations exercise power through multilateral policy conditionality (Germany) or strategic bilateral asset control (China's debt trap diplomacy).

From Geneva’s marble offices to Zurich’s hidden vaults, six private banks built an empire on secrecy—helping the world’s elite hide billions from tax authorities. This investigation traces the money, the enablers, and the recurring pattern that keeps global offshore banking beyond the reach of justice.

Gold has never been more captivating—or more volatile. After three decades of cyclical surges and deep corrections, the precious metal has shattered all-time highs above $4,000 per ounce in 2025. Yet behind the headlines lies a deeper story: a market now driven by global liquidity, central-bank accumulation, and the invisible pull of real interest rates. By tracing gold’s 30-year journey from a safe-haven relic to a hyper-financialized global asset, this report uncovers the repeating patterns that could shape its next act—and offers a data-based look at where prices may go next.

Liquid Death has built a billion-dollar empire by selling rebellion in a can. From witch doctor “curses” to digital soul contracts, the brand’s darkly humorous campaigns blur the line between satire and sacrilege. This piece examines how Liquid Death’s viral marketing exploits spiritual imagery for profit—and what it says about a culture that laughs while drinking from a can labeled with mockery. Beneath the edgy humor lies a deeper question: when did faith become fair game for branding?

Tim Pool's Pool Water challenges Liquid Death's 'Death to Plastic' claim by using genuinely plastic-minimal glass bottles, exposing the hidden plastic liner in aluminum cans.