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US surveillance tool expires tonight as World Cup begins with 48 nations arriving

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A critical US surveillance authority expires Friday at midnight, raising urgent security concerns as the World Cup begins. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows spy agencies to...weiterlesen »

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Facebook and Instagram crash globally - 41,500+ reports: "Thought I got hacked"

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Meta platforms crashed globally this afternoon, locking millions of users out of Facebook and Instagram. The outage began around 2:45 PM UK time, preventing people from accessing their accounts and leaving...weiterlesen »

Infantino mocks Italy's World Cup absence: 'Maybe with 208 teams you'll qualify'

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked controversy with a sarcastic jab at Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Speaking to Brazilian broadcaster CazéTV, Infantino suggested the struggling...weiterlesen »

Two Burglars Caught in the Act in Vienna

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The Vienna police caught two suspected burglars in a short period on Thursday evening. The suspects were caught in the act in Favoriten and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The first incident occurred around 10:40...weiterlesen »

Study: Parents Influence School Grades More Than Expected

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Why are some children more successful in school than others? A new study provides a surprising answer to this question. As reported in a study published in the journal “Cell Genomics” , not only the inherited...weiterlesen »

Vienna Care Scandal in Court: Acquittal for Lack of Evidence

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A former director of a senior residence, who was held accountable for the systematic neglect of residents in need of care, was acquitted on Friday due to doubt. It was alleged that the facility, which...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Ottakring: Escape from Police Ends with Collision with Patrol Car

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A police operation in Vienna-Ottakring ended on Thursday evening with a hospital stay and an arrest. The trigger was a man who, according to the police, was rampaging on Thaliastraße and allegedly tried...weiterlesen »

Viennese Artist Shows Dozens of Sculptures for the First Time

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The Viennese artist Golif will showcase a new large solo exhibition at the KMG Art Gallery on Mariahilfer Straße starting June 24. On display are more than 40 current works, including large-format paintings,...weiterlesen »

VW Golf remains Austria's best-selling car

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The Austrian car market continues to grow strongly. From January to May 2026, according to Statistics Austria, 130,273 passenger cars were newly registered – an increase of 13.1 percent compared to the...weiterlesen »

15 Men Attack Viennese with Iron Rods

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A brutal attack is currently occupying the Vienna police. A 37-year-old man was attacked and seriously injured by a larger group on Thursday evening on Geiselbergstraße in Vienna-Simmering. A witness alerted...weiterlesen »

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Fake Technician Steals 70,000 Euros from Viennese Pensioner

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

With a brazen scheme, unknown perpetrators caused damage of more than 70,000 euros to a pensioner in Vienna. The suspects allegedly posed as employees of a mold removal company and thus gained access to...weiterlesen »

Art Legend David Hockney Dies at 88

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The international art world has lost one of its most significant figures. The British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. As his agent announced, Hockney passed away on Thursday in his apartment...weiterlesen »

Are we going to a match or to war? Turkey's World Cup video mixes football with military hardware

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

A promotional video for Turkey's Football World Cup campaign has triggered fierce criticism after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan commissioned a clip that blends football scenes with military hardware and...weiterlesen »

Festival Weeks Premiere with Trigger Warning: Blood, Nudity, and Great Applause

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On the occasion of “Seppuku. The Funeral of Mishima or the Pleasure of Dying,” which premiered on Thursday at the Wiener Festwochen in the Volkstheater, the audience was warned about themes such as death...weiterlesen »

Netherlands face Japan with injury crisis - but players insist 'no opponent will enjoy us'

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The Netherlands national football team faces a challenging World Cup opener on Sunday against Japan in Dallas, with coach Ronald Koeman juggling multiple injury concerns and unconvincing recent performances...weiterlesen »

Trump breaks tradition: Skips US World Cup opener despite co-hosting tournament

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President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men's national team's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Friday night, despite the country co-hosting the tournament. Andrew...weiterlesen »

Eight players aged 40+ at World Cup 2026 - more than all previous tournaments combined

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The 2026 World Cup has shattered football's age barrier. Eight players aged 40 or older are competing in the tournament – more than the combined total across all 22 previous World Cups in nearly a century....weiterlesen »

Why Many Employees Only Appear Briefly in the Office

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In the morning, briefly into the office. A coffee with colleagues, maybe a meeting. Then it’s back home to the laptop. There is now a specific term for this behavior: “coffee badging”. It means that employees...weiterlesen »

Why Austria's Food System Is So Expensive

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Sustainable nutrition could save Austria billions annually. This conclusion comes from a year-long analysis process led by the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the initiative Zukunft:Essen,...weiterlesen »

No Indications of Third-Party Fault in the Pilnacek Case

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The investigations into the death of former Justice Section Chief Christian Pilnacek are definitively concluded. The Eisenstadt public prosecutor’s office will not continue the proceedings. The decision...weiterlesen »

While many think of summer, winter returns here

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While summer weather is already expected in many places, winter has impressively struck back in the Alps. At the Stelvio Pass in Italy, a weather front brought a substantial amount of fresh snow. The popular...weiterlesen »

At 87, still painting daily: David Hockney's $90 million record and 450-work retrospective

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

David Hockney transformed modern art with his joyful, color-saturated vision over more than seven decades, becoming one of the world's most beloved artists and creating some of the 20th and 21st centuries'...weiterlesen »

83 Percent of Austrians Have to Tighten Their Belts When on Vacation

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Summer vacation remains a fixture for many Austrians despite rising costs. According to the latest ÖAMTC travel monitoring, 83 percent state that they need to consciously save on their summer vacation...weiterlesen »

38-degree fever can't stop Oh as South Korea claims dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Czechs

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South Korea secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener on Thursday night in Guadalajara, Mexico. Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in the 80th...weiterlesen »

Austria ties their longest-serving professional until 2028

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria Wien continues to rely on continuity in goal. The club has extended the expiring contract of Mirko Kos by two more years. This means the 29-year-old will remain with the Violets until summer 2028....weiterlesen »

Why is an Oscar-winning director embedded with Brazil's national team right now?

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Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino is filming his first documentary at the Brazil national team's training facility in Morristown, New Jersey. The project focuses on Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian coach...weiterlesen »

Barcelona's $1bn star shops at rural Georgia Walmart – and nobody notices him

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Spanish soccer superstar Lamine Yamal was spotted pushing a shopping cart through a Walmart in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, on Thursday – and almost nobody recognized him. Videos and photos of the Barcelona...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Spain star promises to tattoo his coach's face if they win the World Cup

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Spain left-back Marc Cucurella has made a bold promise ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea player vowed to get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face if Spain wins the tournament. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

$300 tickets and empty seats: South Korea's World Cup win exposes FIFA's pricing problem

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

South Korea's 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic at the 2026 World Cup sparked widespread criticism – not for the match itself, but for the hundreds of empty seats visible throughout the stadium in Guadalajara....weiterlesen »

Viennese Catering Giant Reports Record Profit

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Vienna-based catering and gastronomy group DO&CO achieved a record result in the 2025/26 financial year. As the company announced, net profit rose by 14.4 percent to 105.77 million euros . Revenue...weiterlesen »

Nine goals in 49 games - can Vinícius Júnior deliver for Brazil when it matters?

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Vinícius Júnior has emerged as Brazil's primary football star, taking over from Neymar and facing immense pressure as the national team begins its World Cup campaign Sunday against Morocco in New Jersey....weiterlesen »

17% weight loss in trials - UK clears daily Wegovy pill for private prescription

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

The UK has approved its first GLP-1 weight loss pill, offering millions of people an alternative to weekly injections. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency authorized the daily Wegovy...weiterlesen »

Record $2 billion bet on World Cup winner as expanded 48-team tournament begins

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Betting markets have accumulated nearly $2 billion in wagers on who will win the 2026 World Cup, positioning them to potentially shatter records as the expanded tournament opens. Polymarket alone has attracted...weiterlesen »

32 seconds after takeoff, 260 lives lost - and investigators still can't explain why

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Air India Flight 171 crashed into student accommodation just 32 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport a year ago today, killing 260 people. An official crash report released late Friday points to...weiterlesen »

Haiti qualifies for World Cup - but coach and key players have never been to Haiti

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Haiti's national football team has qualified for the World Cup despite a humanitarian catastrophe gripping their homeland. Coach Sébastien Migné and key players have never set foot in Haiti due to safety...weiterlesen »

Why Australia locked in Popovic through 2027 before a single World Cup match

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Tony Popovic has extended his contract as Socceroos coach through the 2027 Asian Cup, securing his future with Australia's national team just hours before their World Cup campaign begins. The announcement...weiterlesen »

World Cup underway without Palmer, Foden: Mexico wins opener as Germany fields 15 debutants

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off with a historic expansion to 48 teams, marking the largest tournament in football history. Co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 16 cities, the...weiterlesen »

Yamal's girlfriend posts reassurance as Spain weighs cautious World Cup return

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Spain's star wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have returned to full training ahead of the team's World Cup debut, providing a major boost just days before their opening match against Cape Verde on...weiterlesen »

World Cup opens with chaos: Mexico wins 2-0 as ad breaks spark fury

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday in Mexico City. The win puts Mexico in a strong position to advance from Group A, though the match...weiterlesen »

Clubs earn millions from World Cup even if their players never take the field

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FIFA's compensation program for the 2026 World Cup has turned into a major revenue stream for clubs worldwide. The organization is distributing $250 million to teams releasing players for the tournament...weiterlesen »

15,000 km from Buenos Aires: Fisherman's home becomes Messi shrine as World Cup begins

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

A 54-year-old Indonesian fisherman has transformed his home into a shrine for Argentina's national team, painting it sky blue and white and displaying giant World Cup trophy replicas as the tournament...weiterlesen »

The Bellingham experiment: Why England's star midfielder could play as number nine at World Cup

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Jude Bellingham is set to play a central role in England's World Cup campaign, with manager Thomas Tuchel testing the Real Madrid star in an unexpected position. The midfielder was briefly deployed as...weiterlesen »

How a nation of 500,000 reached the World Cup - and what it means for Cape Verde

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history. The Atlantic archipelago of 500,000 people will compete in the 2026 tournament, making it one of the smallest nations ever...weiterlesen »

Sleepless in the Heat? 7 Simple Tricks for Cooler Nights

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

When temperatures barely drop below 20 degrees at night, sleep quickly becomes a challenge. Especially in cities like Vienna, apartments heat up significantly during the day and often release the warmth...weiterlesen »

Before Kickl's Sole Rule

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The days of the turquoise-red-pink government are numbered. This became clear last weekend when the governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP), attacked the SPÖ and accused them of not recognizing...weiterlesen »

Only 2 nations ever won back-to-back World Cups - Argentina's historic quest begins June 11

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina begins its defense of the World Cup title with history in sight. The reigning champions aim to become just the third nation to win back-to-back tournaments when the 2026 edition kicks off in...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? ITV flies pundits to New York while BBC saves millions staying in Salford

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ITV has unveiled its World Cup studio in New York, featuring panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. Pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane praised the setup, with Wright calling it "unbelievable"...weiterlesen »

Australia has nine World Cup veterans - Turkey's entire 26-man squad are tournament debutants

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Turkey's men's national football team begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Australia on Sunday morning in Vancouver, marking the nation's return to the tournament after a 24-year absence. The...weiterlesen »

Turned away at Miami Airport for World Cup - now he'll referee PSG vs Aston Villa

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

A Somali referee denied entry to the United States for the 2026 World Cup will officiate one of European football's most prestigious matches. UEFA announced Thursday that Omar Artan has been appointed...weiterlesen »

45% of Americans have no interest in World Cup 2026 - despite FIFA's festival push

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has kicked off in the United States, but an alarming poll reveals that nearly half of Americans have no interest in the tournament. The stark disconnect comes as FIFA transforms...weiterlesen »

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré misses training days before World Cup opener against Turkey

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré missed training on Wednesday, raising concerns about Australia's attacking depth just days before their World Cup opener against Turkey on Saturday. The 22-year-old was...weiterlesen »

Brazil's free World Cup broadcast faces a problem: you'll see goals 10 seconds after everyone else

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian football fans preparing to watch the 2026 World Cup for free on CazéTV's YouTube channel face a significant trade-off: broadcast delays of at least 10 seconds compared to traditional television....weiterlesen »

104 matches, no player breaks: Why German football legends are revolting against FIFA

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Former Germany coach Berti Vogts has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, arguing the move prioritizes money over football quality. The 79-year-old European...weiterlesen »

56 years after Mexico triumph: Legendary Brazil defender Brito dies as World Cup returns

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Brito, a legendary defender who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, has died at age 86. The former player passed away Thursday after being hospitalized for over a week with pneumonia. His family confirmed...weiterlesen »

Haaland declares hockey his new favorite sport - days before Norway's World Cup debut

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Erling Haaland traded football for ice hockey on Thursday, attending Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, just days before Norway's World Cup debut. The...weiterlesen »

160,000 people take on Germany: Curaçao makes World Cup history as smallest nation ever

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Curaçao's national football team made an unusual stop on their way to World Cup history. Coach Dick Advocaat and captain Leandro Bacuna threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Miami Marlins game on Wednesday,...weiterlesen »

Brazil releases public servants 3 hours early for World Cup matches

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil's federal government has authorized public servants to leave work up to three hours early on days when the national team plays in the 2026 World Cup. The Ministry of Management and Public Service...weiterlesen »

Knicks erase 29-point deficit to stun Spurs 107-106, one win from first title since 1973

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The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday night, erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby's tip-in...weiterlesen »

What Fox Sports is paying Zlatan 'a lot' for - and why he says he won't hold back

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Zlatan Ibrahimović has joined Fox Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing his signature unfiltered style to American television. The Swedish legend made clear he has no intention...weiterlesen »

Italy's heartbroken fans back Brazil under Ancelotti after third World Cup miss

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Italian football fans, devastated by their national team's third consecutive World Cup absence, have found an unlikely favorite for the 2026 tournament: Brazil, coached by their compatriot Carlo Ancelotti....weiterlesen »

Scotland's star midfielder vomited for 24 hours and is now traveling separately to Boston

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay traveled separately to Boston with a team doctor after missing training due to a stomach complaint, casting doubt over his availability for the team's World Cup opener...weiterlesen »

Four shots, zero on target - Ronaldo's worrying display raises World Cup doubts

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Cristiano Ronaldo faced sharp criticism from European media after Portugal's 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria on Wednesday. The 41-year-old forward missed multiple scoring chances in what was Portugal's final...weiterlesen »

From bedridden to skiing: Lupus patient's life transformed by cancer therapy in UK first

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Five patients with severe lupus have gone into remission after receiving CAR T-cell therapy on the NHS, in what experts are calling a groundbreaking medical advance. The treatment, which genetically modifies...weiterlesen »

53% of Brazilians back Neymar despite injury keeping him out vs Morocco Saturday

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil prepares for its 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday against Morocco without its most iconic player. Neymar will miss the opening match due to injury, but a new poll reveals that most Brazilians still...weiterlesen »

£35m deal agreed, medical booked - then Brazil called Ederson to World Cup

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Manchester United's planned £35 million signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been delayed after the Brazilian received a surprise call-up to his country's World Cup squad. The 26-year-old was set...weiterlesen »

32 years of data prove it: World Cup results don't sway Brazilian elections - yet candidates pause anyway

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian presidential candidates are adjusting their campaign strategies to navigate the 2026 World Cup period, with electoral activities expected to intensify only after the tournament concludes on July...weiterlesen »

Ecuador slashes beer prices by 20% to boost World Cup spirit ahead of tournament opener

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Ecuador has slashed beer prices by more than 20 percent to provide extra support for its national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. President Daniel Noboa announced the temporary tax cut on Thursday...weiterlesen »

Alisson will become the only third Brazilian goalkeeper to start in three World Cups this November

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson will make history on Saturday, November 13, 2026, when he becomes only the third Brazilian goalkeeper to start in three World Cups. The Liverpool star will join legendary figures...weiterlesen »

From Kakuma refugee camp to World Cup: Socceroos reveal the journeys behind the jersey

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Australia's national soccer team has released a video message promoting multiculturalism ahead of the World Cup, with players sharing their diverse backgrounds as anti-immigration sentiment rises globally....weiterlesen »

Brazil battles 76-year jinx as World Cup opener returns to final stadium

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil's national football team faces an ominous historical pattern as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The Seleção will open their campaign against Morocco on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey...weiterlesen »

World Cup's oldest coach record broken 3 times in 4 days - ending with a 78-year-old

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

A World Cup record that stood for 16 years is being shattered three times within four days at the 2026 tournament. The title of oldest coach in World Cup history will change hands multiple times in rapid...weiterlesen »

Stuck in Tijuana: Iran's footballers caught between war, protests and the World Cup

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's national football team held its first open training session on Thursday in Tijuana, Mexico, offering journalists a brief glimpse of the squad preparing for the World Cup under extraordinary circumstances....weiterlesen »

Raúl Jiménez scores for Mexico after skull fracture nearly killed him in 2020

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Raúl Jiménez scored with a header in Mexico's 2-0 World Cup opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, a moment that seemed impossible nearly six years ago when the striker suffered a life-threatening...weiterlesen »

10 goals this season, now out: Morocco's Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup with knee injury

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Morocco has lost two key players from their World Cup squad due to injury just days before their opening match against Brazil. Winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd have been replaced after...weiterlesen »

Three assists in 479 club minutes, Copa América MVP: The James Rodríguez paradox

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Colombian captain James Rodríguez has set his sights on reaching the World Cup final as his team begins preparations in Mexico. The 34-year-old midfielder expressed confidence in Colombia's chances ahead...weiterlesen »

Three days before World Cup: Japan lose captain Endo to injury and retirement

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup and announced his international retirement just three days before the tournament begins. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he has not recovered...weiterlesen »

What happened in the World Cup opener - and why everyone's talking about the referee

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Three players were sent off in the 2026 World Cup's opening match between Mexico and South Africa – an unprecedented red card count for a tournament opener. Mexico won 2-0, but referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio...weiterlesen »

The island nation so excited for its first World Cup that it has declared a half-day holiday

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Spain begins its quest for a second World Cup title against debutant Cape Verde on Monday in Atlanta. The reigning European champions face a "Blue Sharks" team making history in their first-ever World...weiterlesen »

96-year record shattered as Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, becomes Mexico's youngest World Cup player

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Seventeen-year-old Gilberto Mora shattered a 96-year-old record Thursday, becoming Mexico's youngest-ever World Cup player when he entered the opening match against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. The...weiterlesen »

NYC transforms tennis center into World Cup fan HQ with 600 venues offering $26 specials

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

New York City has transformed its iconic tennis venue into a World Cup fan headquarters. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will host daily programming and match screenings...weiterlesen »

World Cup fan reported dead after heart attack - but he's alive and stable in hospital

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

A foreign fan suffered a heart attack near the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. The man received immediate medical attention and was transported...weiterlesen »

40 years old, 6 World Cups: Ochoa makes history but loses starting spot to 26-year-old

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will begin the 2026 World Cup on the bench despite achieving a historic milestone. At 40 years old, he becomes the first player to participate in six World Cup tournaments,...weiterlesen »

55-hectare estate locked down until July 19: Germany's World Cup base has pool, sauna and snakes

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The German national football team has pulled back the curtain on its World Cup training base in North Carolina. In a video tour released Thursday, Stuttgart teammates Deniz Undav (29) and Jamie Leweling...weiterlesen »

Burglary Protection in Summer: What Homeowners Should Consider Now

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An overflowing mailbox, uncollected packages, or garbage cans left outside for days are often a clear signal to burglars: No one is currently home here. Permanently closed shutters or an empty driveway...weiterlesen »

Vienna Gets a Housing Concept for the Home Office Generation

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Cinema, gaming room, podcast studio, and co-working area in the same building as your own apartment: With the new residential project Momento Vienna , a concept is being created in Vienna-Brigittenau that...weiterlesen »

1.5 Billion Euros: Hospital New Construction in Wiener Neustadt to Start in 2027

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One of the largest healthcare projects in Lower Austria is taking the next important step. For the planned new construction of the University Hospital Wiener Neustadt, the environmental impact assessment...weiterlesen »

Free Sci-Fi Cinema Under the Open Sky: "SCIFI IM PARK" Lands Again in Vienna-Margareten

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Under the motto “Life on Mars (and Other Planets),” this year’s festival takes the audience on a cinematic journey through the science fiction cosmos. Six genre classics will be shown, dealing with alien...weiterlesen »

Nurse chased by four masked men completes shift despite racist attack at Ulster Hospital

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A nurse with a different skin color was chased and intimidated by four masked men on her way to work at Ulster Hospital on Wednesday evening. Despite being terrified, she insisted on completing her shift...weiterlesen »

Cult Car from the 80s Set to Make a Surprising Return

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A car that many consider a symbol of the 1980s could soon return to the streets. The Yugo , once one of the cheapest cars in Europe, is set to make a comeback. A new small car is planned, which visually...weiterlesen »

Siren Alarm in Vienna Causes Uncertainty

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Loud sirens startled numerous people in Vienna-Floridsdorf and Donaustadt on Thursday afternoon. Between 12 and 1 PM, the signals were clearly audible in parts of the 21st and 22nd districts. On social...weiterlesen »

Girl left unable to speak after Dublin school knife attack as jury watches hour of CCTV

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A jury in Dublin has been shown hour-long CCTV footage of a man allegedly carrying out a knife attack on schoolchildren that left a young girl in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Riad Bouchaker, 52, is...weiterlesen »

What the ESA Wants to Discover About the Milky Way With This Mission

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The European Space Agency (ESA) has accepted the ARRAKIHS project as the second scientific mission of its FAST class, thereby confirming the planned launch in 2030. The mission aims to answer one of the...weiterlesen »

OpenAI Buys German AI Startup Ona to Strenghten Codex

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Following the sale of Emmi AI to Mistral, the next major AI exit from the Speedinvest portfolio comes just weeks later: Ona is being acquired by OpenAI. The company officially announced the deal on Thursday,...weiterlesen »

Working in Over 30 Degrees: This Really Helps Against the Heat

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Rising temperatures are a challenge for many employees in the summer. In addition to physical complaints, heat can also impair concentration, attention, and mental resilience. This increases the risk of...weiterlesen »

$32,970 tickets and 180,000 resales: World Cup pricing crisis sparks empty stadium fears

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing a crisis of affordability. Record-high ticket prices have sparked fears of empty stadiums, prompted fan cancellations, and triggered government investigations — all while...weiterlesen »

Switzerland's World Cup jersey called 'text marker excrement' - why critics rank it dead last

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Switzerland's away jersey for the 2026 World Cup has drawn scathing reviews from major sports publications, with some calling it the worst jersey in World Cup history. ESPN ranked the jersey 104th out...weiterlesen »

Murder Investigations Lead to Alleged Prostitution Ring in Vienna

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In the course of murder investigations, a suspect led the police to an extensive, cross-border prostitution ring. A corresponding report was confirmed on Thursday by the spokeswoman for the Vienna public...weiterlesen »

Opposition Dissects the Double Budget in the National Council

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The essential basic elements of the planning of the double budget for 2027 and 2028 are wrong, criticized the FPÖ leader. The goal of reducing the budget deficit to the allowed three percent by 2028 is...weiterlesen »

Resident Raises Alarm: Suspected Burglar Caught in Vienna-Simmering

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An attentive resident prevented a suspected apartment burglary in Vienna-Simmering on Wednesday evening. The man notified the police emergency number after noticing a suspicious man at a neighboring apartment....weiterlesen »

Norwegian footballer planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape gang murder plot

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A Norwegian footballer accused of traveling to England for a gang-linked murder has testified he is "no international assassin" and was so terrified he planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape the...weiterlesen »

Police, Security, and Bans: This Applies in Vienna's Pools This Year

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With rising temperatures, the peak season begins in Vienna’s outdoor pools. To ensure the summer runs as smoothly as possible, the Vienna pools are implementing a comprehensive security concept. The focus...weiterlesen »

£13bn offered, £18bn needed: Defence chief resigns over funding gap as NATO warns of attack

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned in a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Healey accused Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit the resources needed to defend the...weiterlesen »

Two Gas Stations in Vienna-Donaustadt Armed Robbery: 2,000 Euro Reward for Information

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The first robbery took place on October 1, 2025, at 2:02 AM. The second robbery occurred on November 10, 2025, at 9:39 PM. In both incidents, the employees were threatened with a pistol by one of the black-clad...weiterlesen »

Lueger Monument Presented: Criticism of 776,000-Euro Project

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On Thursday, the city of Vienna presented the artistic intervention “Imbalance (Karl Lueger 3.5°)” by artist Klemens Wihlidal. The monument was tilted 3.5 degrees to the right. For the city of Vienna,...weiterlesen »

Music Brings Joy to the Children's Ward of the Vienna Clinic Ottakring

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The concert centered around the story of a water droplet that grows, discovers the world, and learns about the fascinating diversity of sounds and music. With instruments, singing, and storytelling, the...weiterlesen »

Teen Gang Robs Three Vienna Teenagers on Their Way to School Within 40 Minutes

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The incidents occurred between 7:40 and 8:20 AM. In one case, the teenagers allegedly delivered several blows to their victim’s face, causing them to fall to the ground. They then reportedly robbed the...weiterlesen »

Vienna Austria Secures Dortmund Talent for Central Defense

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Vienna Austria has presented the next new addition for the future. The 19-year-old central defender Jonas Feddersen transfers on a free from Borussia Dortmund to Favoriten and signs a contract until summer...weiterlesen »

False Emergency Call in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ends with Attack on Policewoman

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An unusual police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf ended on Thursday night with an arrest and an injured policewoman. The trigger was an emergency call claiming that a person was in the Marchfeld Canal....weiterlesen »

Four times the demand: Why Brazil's yellow jersey vanished before the World Cup even started

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Brazil's national team jerseys have sold out in stores just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, reflecting an unprecedented surge in demand as fashion brands race to capitalize on what's being called...weiterlesen »

Rainbow Parade Brings Vienna City Center to a Standstill: Extensive Closures on Saturday

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Starting at around 8 a.m., the Ringstraße between Operngasse and Schottengasse will be closed to traffic in sections. The parade itself starts at 12 p.m. at Rathausplatz and moves against the direction...weiterlesen »

WM 2026: 65 Percent of Austrians Bet More Frequently

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With the start of the 2026 Football World Cup, interest in sports betting also rises. This is shown by a recent survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Marketagent on behalf of the...weiterlesen »

How Young People Save Money This Summer in Vienna

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Just in time for the summer holidays, WIENXTRA is launching a new offer for young residents of Vienna. With the new Frish Advantage Card , teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 26 can now enjoy numerous...weiterlesen »

Swarovski sells private island for 24 million euros

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One of Italy’s most extraordinary properties is looking for a new owner: The private island Santa Cristina in the Venetian Lagoon, which has been associated with the Swarovski family for decades, is up...weiterlesen »

Crises Change Vacation Plans in Austria

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The ongoing inflation, international crises, and geopolitical uncertainties are noticeably impacting the vacation planning of Austrians. This is shown by a recent representative online survey conducted...weiterlesen »

Budget airline's profit wipeout: How Iran war and route cuts left Wizz Air with just €1m

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Wizz Air's net profit collapsed from €214 million to just €1 million in the year to March, as the budget airline took a €50 million hit from the Iran conflict and pulled out of key routes. Despite the...weiterlesen »

High Tick Risk in Austria: Experts Warn Dog Owners

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With rising temperatures and high soil moisture, ticks are particularly active at the moment. According to the Austrian Animal Welfare Association, the humid and warm June weather favors the spread of...weiterlesen »

From Fiorentina flop to World Cup starter? Dzeko's shoulder injury may decide Bosnia's opening match

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At 40 years old, Edin Dzeko is preparing for Bosnia-Herzegovina's second World Cup appearance, but a shoulder injury casts doubt over his starting role in Friday's opening match against co-host Canada....weiterlesen »

The World Cup weather rule that could halt matches for 30 minutes - or reschedule them

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Lightning protocols could force World Cup games in the United States to be suspended or even rescheduled this summer. The risk is particularly high for matches in Florida, known as the lightning capital...weiterlesen »

Canada's captain might miss historic home opener - and Bayern Munich wants him benched

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Canada's star player Alphonso Davies faces a race against time to be fit for his country's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. The 25-year-old captain is managing a persistent...weiterlesen »

Asylum Reform Starts: Vienna Integration House Raises Alarm

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On June 12, the reformed Common European Asylum and Migration System (CEAS) will come into force. The Vienna Integration House views the new rules with concern and warns of possible impacts on those seeking...weiterlesen »

10% of global turnover: Social media giants face massive fines under new UK crisis rules

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The UK government is moving to force social media companies to remove illegal content faster during crises, with new legal powers set to be unveiled in Parliament next week. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall...weiterlesen »

From Moscow hotel to 70 UK protest sites: How Robinson's Russia visit preceded violent unrest

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has traveled to Moscow and met with Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, claiming Russia is not Britain's enemy. The encounter, captured in a video posted Monday, shows the...weiterlesen »

Five seconds or you lose it: FIFA's ruthless new World Cup rules punish time-wasting

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FIFA has introduced sweeping new regulations for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico aimed at speeding up matches and eliminating time-wasting tactics. The changes, approved at the International...weiterlesen »

59% of Labour members would back Burnham over Starmer as leadership showdown looms

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Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster has escalated into an open challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The Greater Manchester Mayor is contesting Thursday's Makerfield by-election with explicit...weiterlesen »

26 players, not 11: FIFA scraps decades-old World Cup anthem tradition

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced a major change to World Cup ceremonies. Starting with the 2026 tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa, all 26 players from each team will...weiterlesen »

60 years on: England WAGs swap exclusion for five-star Florida base at World Cup 2026

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England's footballers' partners are staying in five-star accommodation near the team's Florida base ahead of the World Cup, set to move to Kansas for next Wednesday's opening match. The scene marks a dramatic...weiterlesen »

From debut dream to anxious wait - will Scaloni pick HSV's Capaldo for World Cup squad?

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Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has postponed his final decision on the World Cup squad, leaving HSV player Nicolás Capaldo in limbo. The 27-year-old defender sat on the bench for 90 minutes during Argentina's...weiterlesen »

The era of outsourcing in biotech

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Why CROs and CDMOs are the backbone of biotech scaling Annie Spratt via Unsplash Modern drug development is an inherently complex under-taking: bringing a new therapy from discovery to market requires...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Bielsa's first World Cup interview was 26 words in 38 seconds

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Marcelo Bielsa broke his longstanding tradition of avoiding exclusive interviews when Uruguay arrived in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup – but the coach's rare media appearance lasted just 38 seconds. The...weiterlesen »

Why a German tourist's excitement over Taco Bell and Waffle House is making Americans proud again

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A German soccer fan's enthusiastic journey through the American South has become a viral sensation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Freddy, known on X as @FreddyLA7, has amassed over 270,000 followers documenting...weiterlesen »

39.5 million Brazilians bet as World Cup 2026 triggers $600,000 prize pools and debt crisis

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with betting platforms preparing for the largest gambling event in football history. Multiple operators are offering unprecedented promotions, while Brazil faces...weiterlesen »

61 goals for Bayern, 79 for England - can Kane finally deliver World Cup glory?

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England captain Harry Kane believes his team has the depth and winning mentality to capture the World Cup, calling this tournament his best opportunity to claim football's biggest prize. But as the Three...weiterlesen »

Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Maná among 10 performers confirmed for World Cup opener ceremony

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with a match between co-host Mexico and South Africa. The tournament marks a historic expansion to 48 participating nations for...weiterlesen »

FIFA forces Haiti to remove independence battle imagery from World Cup jersey

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Haiti has been forced to modify its World Cup jersey design after FIFA ruled that imagery depicting the country's independence struggle violated equipment regulations. The change came just days before...weiterlesen »

Wait, Pulisic just ended his worst drought right before the World Cup at home

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Christian Pulisic is preparing for the World Cup against Paraguay with a clear mission: leading the USA to glory on home soil. The AC Milan forward expressed his ambitious dream in an interview with WWD:...weiterlesen »

Why Son Heung-min spent a year in LA before the World Cup - and what Mexican fans call him

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South Korean captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup on Thursday feeling "like a young boy again," ready to lead his team against the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match in Guadalajara....weiterlesen »

21.5 weeks to sell a home: UK housing market hits longest wait since 2017

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The UK housing market downturn may be starting to stabilise, new survey data from property professionals suggests. A net balance of 34% of surveyors reported in May that new buyer inquiries were falling...weiterlesen »

Chris Richards declares himself fit for USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay

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Chris Richards has declared himself fit to play in the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, providing a major boost for the host nation. The Crystal Palace center-back returned to...weiterlesen »

British-born Republican faces uphill battle in heavily Democratic California - can he win?

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A former top aide to David Cameron has advanced to the final run-off in the race to become California governor, promising "change is coming" as he seeks to lead one of the world's largest economies. Steve...weiterlesen »

8 red cards for Brazil alone as referee needs police escort after USA friendly chaos

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A friendly soccer match between Brazil's women's team and the USA descended into chaos in Fortaleza, with the referee issuing eight red cards exclusively to the Brazilian side and requiring police protection...weiterlesen »

FIFA accredits jailed French journalist for World Cup he can't attend

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FIFA has accredited French journalist Christophe Gleizes for the 2026 World Cup, just one day before the tournament begins. Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for a year, convicted of "glorifying terrorism"...weiterlesen »

Babybel: This is what really lies behind the red wax coating

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Babybel has been one of the most well-known cheese products worldwide for decades. Especially the small Mini Babybel in the red wax net are instantly recognizable in supermarkets. But the distinctive packaging...weiterlesen »

Neura: German Robotics Unicorn Secures $1.4 Billion From Tether, Nvidia, Amazon

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NEURA Robotics has closed a Series C funding round of up to $1.4 billion. The company, based in Metzingen, is using the capital to accelerate the development of its Physical AI platform and the scaling...weiterlesen »

Judge rules Southampton protest a hate crime as officer feared she wouldn't make it out alive

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Two men have been jailed for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton that saw police officers surrounded by a "baying mob throwing projectiles." Daniel Frost, 44, received...weiterlesen »

US restaurants add automatic 20% service charge during World Cup to protect servers from tourists who don't tip

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Restaurants across US cities hosting World Cup matches are adding automatic service charges of up to 20 percent to customer bills, protecting tipped staff from potential losses if foreign tourists unfamiliar...weiterlesen »

Nearly 600 Ebola cases force World Cup team to relocate match across Europe

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has followed health recommendations related to the ongoing Ebola epidemic to secure their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as...weiterlesen »