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Praised Mandelson privately, slammed him publicly - now ethics probe demanded for Alexander

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SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has called for an investigation into Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander over his failure to declare a meeting with Lord Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm for 18 months....weiterlesen »

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Acquitted but still detained: British man's 8-year ordeal in India as Cooper heads to Delhi

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A British man imprisoned in India for more than eight years has sent a stark message as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper prepares to meet Indian officials this week: "I'm stuck in a broken country with...weiterlesen »

Cooper raises Jimmy Lai case in Beijing but stops short of demanding release

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has vowed to continue pressing China over the detention of British citizen Jimmy Lai, resisting calls from opposition figures to demand his immediate release as she wrapped...weiterlesen »

From Bad Criticism to Viral Marketing: What's Behind It

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A kebab snack bar is currently attracting attention on the internet with an unusual reaction to a bad Google review. The accompanying video is being shared thousands of times on social media and has already...weiterlesen »

Queen Camilla pins bravery medal on seriously ill boy, seven, at exclusive Clarence House tea party

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A seriously ill seven-year-old boy had his bravery medal pinned on by Queen Camilla during a special tea party at Clarence House. Rupert Williams, who lives with life-threatening digestive and blood-clotting...weiterlesen »

Former MI6 chief who warned Britain to rearm against Russia dies at 62

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Sir Alex Younger, the former head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, has died at the age of 62 after being treated for cancer. His family confirmed his death in Boston in the early hours of Tuesday...weiterlesen »

World Cup fans face $7,256 Final tickets and 50% hotel surges on match days

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Hotel rooms in FIFA World Cup host cities cost about 50 percent more on game nights than on regular summer evenings, according to an analysis by The Athletic . The price surge affects all 16 host cities...weiterlesen »

Woman accusing Donaldson of rape blames herself for not reporting abuse sooner

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A woman alleging she was raped as a child by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told a court she "tried not to be a victim" but now blames herself for not reporting the abuse sooner. During cross-examination at...weiterlesen »

King Charles and Southgate launch 2027 youth employment programme

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King Charles has launched a major youth employment initiative alongside Sir Gareth Southgate, bringing together young professionals, Cabinet ministers and celebrity mentors at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday....weiterlesen »

Reading enjoyment hits 20-year low as Paddington Bear becomes literacy ambassador

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Queen Camilla joined 150 volunteers and schoolchildren at the British Library on Wednesday to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026. The highlight: cutting a cake shaped like a marmalade sandwich...weiterlesen »

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Why Scotland's leader is skipping Trump this time - after multiple golf course meetings

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney will not meet Donald Trump during his upcoming trip to the United States for the World Cup. He told the Press Association on Wednesday that his government has had...weiterlesen »

New Social Psychiatry House in Ybbs Opened: 64 Single Rooms for Patients

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A new building for social psychiatry was officially opened at the Ybbs Therapy Center on Wednesday. After about two years of construction, 64 single rooms and six supervised residential groups for people...weiterlesen »

World Cup sticker shortage fuels 55 fraud networks - why collectors face malware traps

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The race to collect Panini stickers for the 2026 Football World Cup has sparked a perfect storm of supply shortages and cyber threats. Tobacconists across multiple countries report empty shelves while...weiterlesen »

Barclays staff get 5.35% raise - but investment bankers can earn 10 times their salary

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Around 20,000 Barclays staff in the UK will receive a 5.35% pay rise after the trade union Unite secured a deal with the banking giant. The agreement marks one of the leading pay settlements in the finance...weiterlesen »

Cocaine Trade in Vienna: Two Arrests Following Police Operation

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) observed a suspected drug trade on Tuesday morning in the area of Brigittenauer Lände. According to the police, there was a scene-typical exchange...weiterlesen »

Man Threatens Pedestrians in Vienna: Police Find Knife in Sock

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A police operation in Vienna-Brigittenau on Tuesday evening led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man. He is suspected of threatening several passersby with a knife. The incident is said to have occurred...weiterlesen »

Man is said to have threatened the victim and his brothers multiple times

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Officers from the Favoriten City Police Command were called to the Viktor-Adler-Markt on Tuesday evening around 7:45 PM due to a confrontation between several men. When the police arrived, a 28-year-old...weiterlesen »

31 stab wounds and a gas explosion - how rage killed charity founder in Stoke Newington

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An electrician has been found guilty of murdering his partner by stabbing her 31 times before triggering a gas explosion that destroyed their London home. Clifton George, 45, killed Annabel Rook, 46, during...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist Died in Accident in Lower Austria; Viennese Cyclist Resuscitated After Crash

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A 65-year-old man died on Tuesday in an accident with his motorcycle in the municipality of Jaidhof (Krems district). According to police reports on Wednesday, the man from the Horn district collided with...weiterlesen »

Gary Lineker lands £14m Netflix deal for World Cup podcast from Times Square

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Gary Lineker has signed a £14 million deal with Netflix to produce a daily World Cup podcast from Manhattan's Times Square following his departure from the BBC in 2025. The former England striker will...weiterlesen »

Bundesliga clubs to receive €21 million from FIFA for World Cup players - Bayern leads with €3.8 million

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Bundesliga clubs will receive millions in compensation from FIFA for players participating in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Bayern Munich leads German clubs with nearly 3.81 million euros for...weiterlesen »

Black men twice as likely to die from prostate cancer - but excluded from screening

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Health Secretary James Murray has accepted a controversial recommendation to screen only a few thousand high-risk men for prostate cancer, while announcing £20 million to expand research trials for black...weiterlesen »

21 photos compete for UK award - public votes on images from Kate's VE Day to Manchester attack

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A photograph capturing the Princess of Wales and her three children watching the Red Arrows flypast during VE Day celebrations at Buckingham Palace has been shortlisted for the UK Picture Editors Guild...weiterlesen »

What Davina McCall told Princess Kate about going public with cancer diagnosis

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The Princess of Wales and TV presenter Davina McCall discussed their personal cancer experiences at a reception celebrating Cancer Research UK's 125th anniversary. The gathering at London's St James's...weiterlesen »

US bars IRGC-linked officials from Iran's World Cup delegation as team trains in Mexico

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The United States will deny entry to Iranians with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who attempt to join Iran's World Cup delegation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy...weiterlesen »

70,000 dead but minister's Gaza warnings dismissed as 'hysterical' in leaked texts

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Wes Streeting has revealed he felt like he was "hitting up against a brick wall" when he raised concerns about the Gaza war while serving as health secretary. The admission comes after WhatsApp messages...weiterlesen »

$1,000 for the cheapest seat: Scotland fans pay top-10 World Cup prices despite 28-year wait

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Scotland's devoted football supporters are paying some of the highest ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup despite their nation's relatively small population and 28-year absence from the tournament. The...weiterlesen »

57 goals for Iran, dropped for one photo: Azmoun excluded from World Cup over UAE PM post

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Iran's top striker Sardar Azmoun has been excluded from the national team's World Cup squad for political reasons, the BBC reported. The 31-year-old, who plays for Shabab Al Ahli in Dubai, posted a photo...weiterlesen »

Why millions in Latin America pray to soccer players like saints

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Santiago García stood in his grandmother's intensive care room and took off his beloved Boca Juniors necklace. He placed it around her neck and whispered: "Boca will save you." And it did, García said,...weiterlesen »

Soldier dies after fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show where King Charles was present

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Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan was laid to rest with full military honors at The Guards' Chapel in central London. The 24-year-old soldier died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse...weiterlesen »

Scotland prepare for first World Cup in 28 years as Clarke faces crucial lineup decisions against Bolivia

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Scotland faces Bolivia on Saturday in their final World Cup warm-up match as head coach Steve Clarke makes crucial last-minute decisions before the tournament begins. The match in Harrison, New Jersey,...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup: 10-second substitution rule and 5-second limits for set pieces

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Football's 2026 World Cup will introduce strict new rules to combat time-wasting and unsportsmanlike behavior. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved the regulations, which take...weiterlesen »

Fox accuses MoD of misleading Chinook crash inquiries as families demand truth 32 years on

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Former Defence Secretary Sir Liam Fox has called on Sir Keir Starmer to launch a new inquiry into the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash that killed 29 serving military personnel. Fox delivered a letter to...weiterlesen »

City of Vienna Ends Long-Standing Practice of Multi-Year Funding in the Cultural Sector

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In the funding guideline adopted in the committee against the votes of the opposition, it is stated that multi-year total funding is only “possible in cases of ongoing total funding and after consultation...weiterlesen »

10-second rule costs Iceland as Japan scores winner with 11 vs 10

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Japan exploited a new substitution rule to defeat Iceland 1-0 in a friendly match on Sunday. The victory showcased how upcoming regulatory changes could dramatically impact match dynamics at the 2026 World...weiterlesen »

Austria's Largest Private University: British Investor Takes Over Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna

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The Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU) has a new owner. The British investment firm Oakley Capital is taking over the operating company of the SFU, previously held by the founding trio Alfred Pritz,...weiterlesen »

200 Jobs in Vienna Gone: WKÖ Launches Biggest Savings Plan in Years

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As already reported, savings will also be made in the Federal Chamber in Vienna. There, 200 out of 800 positions will be cut by the end of 2027, according to the Chamber’s statement to the APA. The job...weiterlesen »

USA: JOLTs (offene Stellen) sehr stark

vor einem Tag - Finanzmarktwelt

Neue Daten zum Arbeitsmarkt in den USA: Die JOLTs (offene Stellen in den USA für Juni) sind deutlich höher als erwartet, sie liegen bei 7,6 Millionen (Prognose war 6,82 Millionen, Vormonat war 6,866 Millionen)....weiterlesen »

Wiener Neustadt Gets New Provost

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In the provost and main parish of Wiener Neustadt, there is a significant change. Thomas Renner will become the new provost on September 1st, succeeding Franz Xaver Brandmayr. Brandmayr is leaving Wiener...weiterlesen »

Vienna Launches Preventive Pilot Project for Colon Cancer Screening

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“For years, we have wished for and demanded an Austria-wide model of colorectal cancer screening, similar to mammography screening. Unfortunately, it seemed that this was not possible nationwide for monetary...weiterlesen »

75-year-old football icon forced to confirm illness after tech mishap goes public

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Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing cancer treatment after an inadvertent social media post forced the 75-year-old football legend to confirm his diagnosis publicly. The news became known...weiterlesen »

Citizenship Boom in Vienna: Applications Increase Massively

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In Vienna, more and more people want to acquire Austrian citizenship. The number of naturalization applications increased significantly in 2025. According to the responsible municipal department 35 (MA...weiterlesen »

The messages that could end a career: Alexander's private praise for disgraced Mandelson revealed

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SNP MP Kirsty Blackman has called for Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to resign over what she described as "sycophantic and pitiful messages" to Lord Peter Mandelson. The demand comes after documents...weiterlesen »

From Channel 5 CEO to arts champion: Why Dawn Airey's appointment matters now

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Dawn Airey will replace Sir Nicholas Serota as chair of Arts Council England, beginning a four-year term on August 1. The appointment marks a leadership transition at a pivotal moment for Britain's arts...weiterlesen »

UK mortgage approvals hit 15-month high despite rising rates - 65,945 loans approved in April

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UK mortgage approvals surged to a 15-month high in April, defying rising borrowing costs and global uncertainty. Banks and building societies granted 65,945 home loans, the highest level since January...weiterlesen »

Large Traffic Control in Vienna: Several Reports

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With a large-scale focus operation, the Döbling City Police Command monitored traffic safety in Vienna last weekend. The focus was on drunk driving, possible drug impairments, and speeding violations....weiterlesen »

Three Police Officers Injured: Arrest in Vienna-Floridsdorf Escalates

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A police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf escalated on Monday morning. Three officers were injured during an arrest, two of whom subsequently had to be treated in the hospital. The trigger for the operation...weiterlesen »

Cooper breaks ranks: Mandelson should never have been made US ambassador

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Lord Peter Mandelson should "never have been appointed" as ambassador to the United States, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said during a trip to Beijing where she discussed the disclosure of messages...weiterlesen »

Hammer Attack in Donaustadt: Man Injured During Apartment Visit

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

According to initial investigations, the incident occurred on June 1, 2026, around 8:50 PM in Vienna-Donaustadt. A 36-year-old Serbian national reportedly visited his ex-girlfriend’s apartment to return...weiterlesen »

Why Suddenly No One Answers the Phone

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The phone rings, you pick up – and there is silence on the other end. After a few seconds, the connection is cut off again. Many consider such calls to be a technical error or a mistake. In fact, so-called...weiterlesen »

New Details on Knife Attack in Vienna: Dispute Over Phone Likely Escalated

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

According to the police, there was reportedly an argument between the two before the incident. The man suffered a stab wound to the back and was provided with emergency medical care by the Vienna Professional...weiterlesen »

Police handcuffed dying stabbing victim after killer falsely claimed racist attack

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Shocking bodycam footage has revealed police handcuffed dying teenager Henry Nowak and dismissed his pleas of being stabbed after his killer falsely claimed to be the victim of a racist attack. The 18-year-old...weiterlesen »

Vienna Relies on New Surgical Method for Prostate Cancer

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A significant change in the treatment of prostate cancer could be on the horizon. At MedUni Vienna and AKH Vienna, a new surgical method is currently being used that targets the tumor specifically while...weiterlesen »

She lost her best friend to epilepsy - now she's running 827 miles to make sure no one grieves alone

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A Scottish woman has embarked on an 827-mile run from Land's End to John O'Groats, aiming to become the first Scottish woman to complete the grueling route in memory of her best friend who died from epilepsy...weiterlesen »

City Park Festival 2026: What's in Store for Wiener Neustadt

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Wiener Neustadt invites you again on June 13 to the popular City Park Festival. From 11 AM to 8 PM, a colorful program with music, sports, children’s attractions, and interactive stations awaits visitors...weiterlesen »

£300bn debt hangover - and now Reeves wants to do it again for new towns

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is exploring public-private partnerships to fund the government's new town development projects, reviving a funding model critics say burdened taxpayers with billions in hidden...weiterlesen »