UK to announce platform bans and social media restrictions for under-16s within 10 days

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce sweeping restrictions on social media for children under 16 within the next 10 days. The Prime Minister is expected to unveil an "Australian-plus" model that combines...weiterlesen »

The stadium where Maradona's 'Hand of God' happened makes World Cup history again

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will make history Thursday when it hosts the World Cup opening match for the third time - a record no other football venue has achieved. Mexico faces South Africa at 1:00...weiterlesen »

Iran's World Cup team forced to enter and exit USA same day for all matches

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's national football team faces unprecedented restrictions ahead of the World Cup, with players required to enter and exit the USA on the same day for their matches. The team held its first closed-door...weiterlesen »

The cancer benefit no one expected from Wegovy and Ozempic - and it's huge

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have slashed the risk of obesity-related cancers by 41% in a major study, prompting experts to call for urgent investigation of these medications as potential...weiterlesen »

One shutout in 13 games - USMNT's defensive crisis puts World Cup run at risk

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. men's national team faces a critical question heading into Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay: Can Chris Richards recover from his ankle injury in time to shore up a vulnerable defense?...weiterlesen »

Severe storms threaten World Cup opening as Mexico City issues Orange Alert

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Mexico City is bracing for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the World Cup opening ceremony kicks off Thursday. Weather authorities have issued multiple "Orange Alert" warnings for the capital,...weiterlesen »

Kinahan gang figure who directed murder plot learns fate after becoming victim himself

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

A senior figure in the notorious Kinahan organized crime gang is expected to learn his sentence Monday for directing criminal activities linked to Ireland's deadly gangland feud. Sean McGovern, 40, described...weiterlesen »

421 people accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of rape, trafficking and forced abortions

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Survivors of abuse by billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed are demanding a full trafficking investigation into allegations spanning nearly four decades. More than 400 people have come forward with claims of rape,...weiterlesen »

Chris Hoy defies terminal cancer diagnosis: 'Plenty of life left in us'

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has declared "there's plenty of life left in us" as he works to challenge how people view those living with stage four cancer. The cyclist spoke to the Press...weiterlesen »

Netherlands take over Times Square as World Cup warm-up kicks off in empty New York stadium

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

The Netherlands national football team will play their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Monday at 8:45 PM Dutch time against Uzbekistan in New York. The match at Icahn Stadium marks the...weiterlesen »

Tuchel picks Rice over Bellingham for vice-captain role - here's why it matters

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup 2026 campaign by manager Thomas Tuchel. The Arsenal player takes on the leadership role as England prepares for their opening match against...weiterlesen »

Trump once played on a multicultural soccer team - now his World Cup faces human rights warnings

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump's history with soccer runs deeper than his current political theater suggests. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the US President who once played the sport as a teenager now stands at the...weiterlesen »

Spain crush England 4-0 to seize World Cup qualification control with one match left

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Spain crushed England 4-0 in Mallorca on Saturday night, handing Sarina Wiegman's side their heaviest defeat in 17 years and seizing control of World Cup qualification. The result flipped the group standings...weiterlesen »

12-game ban for assault: This referee will officiate Spain's World Cup warm-up

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Fernando Hernández, a Mexican referee previously suspended for assaulting a player, will officiate Spain's final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish national team faces Peru on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

240,000 likes but accused of neo-Nazi symbols - Norway's viral Viking photo

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The Norwegian national football team sparked a social media sensation with a Viking-themed team photo that has divided opinion ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 26 years. The image shows star...weiterlesen »

2 killed, 11 wounded as Israel hits Beirut homes in most serious breach since ceasefire

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Israel has struck residential areas in southern Beirut, killing at least two people and wounding 11 others, just weeks after a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel took effect. The Sunday airstrikes...weiterlesen »

More Inspections Instead of Austerity Measures Demanded

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Vienna Chamber of Labour calls for an expansion rather than cuts in workplace inspections and wage controls. The background is discussions about personnel cuts in the double budget. From the AK’s perspective,...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off June 11 as Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cabo Verde make historic debuts

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a historic shift in tournament scale. Expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the competition will feature 104 matches across 39 days, introducing four debutant nations and presenting...weiterlesen »

26 wickets in 3 Tests: Atkinson's Lord's magic seals England's 115-run win over New Zealand

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

England secured a vital 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, with Gus Atkinson's devastating five-wicket haul sealing the win on day four. The triumph provides a much-needed boost...weiterlesen »

The striker who chose Norway over England - now Haaland delivers World Cup dream

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Norway has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence from major tournaments. Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old Manchester City striker who was not yet born during...weiterlesen »

"My life stood still": Widow's grief endures 30 years after IRA murdered detective

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Ireland marked the 30th anniversary of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe's murder on Sunday with mass and remembrance events in Limerick. The father-of-five was shot dead by a Provisional IRA gang during a...weiterlesen »

FIFA chases 60 fans for free tickets - while tens of thousands remain unsold

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has mistakenly issued about 60 World Cup tickets without charge due to a payment processing error - and now wants affected buyers to pay up. The ticketing mishap comes as the soccer governing body...weiterlesen »

Empty stadiums and $620 tickets: World Cup 2026 faces crisis as tournament kicks off Thursday

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

The largest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico, but the tournament faces unprecedented challenges. Empty stadiums, soaring ticket prices, and political tensions are dampening enthusiasm...weiterlesen »

He refereed the World Cup final in 2022 - now he says reaching another is almost impossible

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate at his third World Cup when the tournament kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on June 11. The 45-year-old from Płock, who refereed the 2022 final between...weiterlesen »

Tuchel slams England's 'freestyle' play despite win over New Zealand

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

England secured a 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, but coach Thomas Tuchel delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance. The manager criticized his players for abandoning tactical discipline...weiterlesen »

3 strikes in 12 months: Why German soccer star Laura Freigang could miss 2027 World Cup

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

German national soccer player Laura Freigang has publicly addressed allegations over missed anti-doping tests that could result in a two-year ban from the sport. The 28-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker...weiterlesen »

Lammy backs Starmer as 'most resilient person I've ever met' amid leadership threat

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to "fight" in any leadership challenge, as internal party tensions escalate. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pledged his support for Starmer, while Greater Manchester...weiterlesen »

What Xhaka told his Switzerland teammates - and why Yakin stayed calm

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has issued a stark warning to his teammates following their underwhelming 1-1 draw against Australia in San Diego on Saturday. The midfielder publicly criticized the team's...weiterlesen »

US Vice President blamed migration for murder by British-born man

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told US Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to link the murder of Henry Nowak to mass migration. In a phone call on Saturday, Lammy challenged Vance's claim that...weiterlesen »

Schweinsteiger sets semi-final target for Germany after decade of quarter-final struggles

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany's World Cup campaign. The former World Cup winner considers reaching the semi-finals a significant achievement, pointing to the team's inconsistent...weiterlesen »

One billion extra pints: 2026 World Cup set for record beer sales, but 4 AM kick-offs dampen German gains

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate record beer consumption globally, with analysts estimating 1 billion extra pints sold during the tournament. But late kick-off times caused by time zone differences...weiterlesen »

Why Schweinsteiger doesn't see Germany as World Cup favorites - and what must change

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, saying a semi-final appearance would represent a significant achievement. The former World Cup winner based his assessment...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? US Defense chief calls migration an 'invasion' at D-Day memorial

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked outrage by comparing migration to a military invasion during D-Day commemorations in France. Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 82nd anniversary...weiterlesen »

MPs condemn MoD over £6.3bn Ajax vehicle causing soldier symptoms and missing defence plan

vor einem Tag - upday.com

British lawmakers have sharply criticized the Ministry of Defence over ongoing safety concerns with the Army's £6.3 billion Ajax armoured vehicle and delays in publishing a critical defence investment...weiterlesen »

Rare Planetary Encounter Enthralls Star Fans

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

According to the Vienna Working Group for Astronomy (WAA), this striking double star is best seen between June 7 and 11 from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM in the west-northwest. The closest distance between the...weiterlesen »

Nine wins in a row - yet Nagelsmann identifies clear weaknesses before World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany secured a 2-1 victory over the USA in their final World Cup warm-up match in Chicago, extending their winning streak to nine games. But coach Julian Nagelsmann identified clear areas for improvement...weiterlesen »

June 18 by-election could trigger Labour leadership race between Burnham, Starmer and Streeting

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he would enter a Labour leadership race if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The statement, made in response to direct questioning during...weiterlesen »

96% of SoFi Stadium workers back strike one week before World Cup opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nearly 2,000 food service workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have authorized a potential strike just one week before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The overwhelming vote creates uncertainty for...weiterlesen »

Liverpool sacks Slot, appoints Iraola after Salah calls for attacking football

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola on a two-year deal after an end-of-season review concluded a "change of direction" was needed. The decision aligns with Mohamed Salah's...weiterlesen »

Retail bosses slam zero-hours contract reforms as threat to millions of flexible workers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The British Retail Consortium has warned that government plans to scrap zero-hours contracts risk "regulating flexible jobs out of existence", as ministers push ahead with reforms requiring employers to...weiterlesen »

King Charles appoints engineer and composer to Scotland's highest honor

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles has appointed two Scots to the Order of the Thistle, widely regarded as Scotland's highest honor. Professor Sir Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan received the distinction for their notable...weiterlesen »

$2000 for nosebleed seats: NYC goes basketball-mad as Knicks chase first title in 53 years

vor einem Tag - upday.com

New York City has transformed into a basketball-obsessed metropolis as the Knicks stand two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. The fever has reached such intensity that even the Dutch...weiterlesen »

Martin accuses Israel of keeping Gaza in "permanent subjugation"

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called on the European Union to intensify its response to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Speaking to media in Cork on Saturday evening, Martin said Ireland has...weiterlesen »

Portugal win 2-1 with 10 men but Leão red card threatens World Cup opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in a World Cup warm-up friendly that was marred by a violent first-half brawl, resulting in red cards for Rafael Leão and Chile's Iván Román. The match at Estádio...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland on Monday in final World Cup warm-up before US departure

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France faces Northern Ireland in their final preparatory friendly on Monday, June 8, at 4:10 PM Brasília time before departing for the 2026 World Cup. The match offers coach Didier Deschamps a last opportunity...weiterlesen »

From Euro champions to humiliation: What went so wrong for England against Spain?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years as Spain thrashed the Lionesses 4-0 in Mallorca. The crushing loss dealt a significant blow to England's hopes of directly qualifying for the 2027 Women's...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Zoo animals are predicting 2026 World Cup results - and they're serious

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Animals at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico have turned into World Cup fortune-tellers. Elephants, gorillas, a puma, and giraffes predicted the outcomes of several matches ahead of the tournament's June 11...weiterlesen »

World Cup as guests of enemies? How Trump's America threatens to poison the 2026 World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two journalists have traveled across the United States to examine how President Donald Trump is using the upcoming World Cup for political purposes. Their documentary reveals a nation deeply divided over...weiterlesen »

8 wins, 0 goals conceded - Tuchel tests England's perfect World Cup squad at Wembley today

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England faces New Zealand in a crucial World Cup warm-up match on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The game serves as a final test for coach Thomas Tuchel to fine-tune his squad before the Three Lions begin...weiterlesen »

Paraguay star Julio Enciso stretchered off in tears days before World Cup opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso was stretchered off in tears during his team's final World Cup warm-up match on Friday, casting serious doubt over his participation in the tournament that begins next...weiterlesen »

Argentina lose defender Balerdi days before World Cup - three-week injury rules him out

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina has suffered a major blow just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a muscle injury during training. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

He predicted the last 3 World Cup winners - now he says don't trust his 2026 forecast

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A German investment strategist who correctly predicted the last three World Cup winners has forecast the Netherlands to win the 2026 tournament. But Joachim Klement himself warns against taking his model...weiterlesen »

Iranian missile barrage threatens fragile Gulf ceasefire as US shoots down six

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US military has intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions that threatens a fragile ceasefire. The missile launches came hours...weiterlesen »

From 87th to 33rd - Panama's remarkable rise ahead of 2026 World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Thomas Christiansen aims to lead Panama to a historic World Cup run in 2026. The former Bundesliga top scorer, who netted 21 goals for VfL Bochum in the 2002/2003 season, has transformed the Central American...weiterlesen »

Germany face USA tonight - but World Cup campaign already dealt major injury blow

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany faces the United States in their final World Cup test match on Saturday evening in Chicago, but preparations have been dealt a severe blow with midfielder Lennart Karl ruled out of the entire tournament...weiterlesen »

Iran accuses US of 'intentional discrimination' after World Cup visa denials hit coaching staff

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's national football team received US visas for the upcoming World Cup, but the country has accused the United States of "discriminatory treatment" after 15 administrative and coaching staff members...weiterlesen »

27,000 ticket requests for one training session as Spain arrives in Chattanooga

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain's national football team touched down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday evening, beginning their World Cup 2026 campaign with a hero's welcome from hundreds of enthusiastic local fans. The European...weiterlesen »

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank shooting

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents injured when Israeli troops opened fire on their car in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening. The infant's father says he had stopped the...weiterlesen »

33 wickets in two days: Debutant Gay shines with historic 57 on slammed Lord's pitch

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Rain has significantly delayed the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, but the hosts remain in a commanding position to secure victory after Test debutant Emilio Gay's...weiterlesen »

Women aged 41-90: Martin Lewis urges pension check as hundreds of thousands affected by state error

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Financial expert Martin Lewis is urging women aged 41 to 90 to check for a state pension error that could mean they are owed thousands of pounds by HMRC. The issue has affected hundreds of thousands of...weiterlesen »

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