Father's Day in Vienna: 10 Ideas for a Special Sunday

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On Sunday, June 14th, it’s Father’s Day. If you’re still looking for ideas on how to spend the special day together, Vienna offers a wide range of choices. The options range from extensive brunches to...weiterlesen »

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Argentina gets Martínez boost ahead of World Cup - but loses key defender for opener

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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has returned to full training after removing the cast from his fractured finger, providing a boost ahead of the team's World Cup opener. However, defender Nicolás...weiterlesen »

1,400 soldiers, 200 horses parade through London for King Charles's official birthday today

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Britain celebrates King Charles III's official birthday today with the historic Trooping the Colour ceremony, as over 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians prepare to march through central London....weiterlesen »

Jiménez scores first World Cup goal with header - five years after skull fracture nearly killed him

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Raúl Jiménez scored his first FIFA World Cup goal in Mexico's 2-0 opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, pointing to the sky in an emotional tribute to his late father. The 35-year-old forward...weiterlesen »

Lopetegui gets World Cup redemption as Qatar face Switzerland on anniversary of Spain dismissal

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Eight years after being dismissed as Spain's manager on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will finally make his World Cup coaching debut on Saturday - on the very same date that ended his...weiterlesen »

48 teams, 104 matches: Brazil kicks off World Cup debut as biggest tournament in history begins

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its third day on Saturday, June 13, with Brazil making its highly anticipated tournament debut against Morocco in a Group C clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match...weiterlesen »

Brazil face Morocco tonight as Ancelotti debuts without Militão, Rodrygo and Estêvão

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Brazil faces Morocco in a blockbuster opening match at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night, with five-time champions Brazil seeking a sixth title under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Group C clash at...weiterlesen »

Germany opens World Cup vs Curaçao - but France, Brazil, Spain could await

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Germany kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday against Curaçao in Houston, entering the tournament without the favorite status it once held. The four-time champions face a manageable group but...weiterlesen »

Injury scare as Pulisic exits USMNT World Cup opener early - but coach says precaution

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Christian Pulisic was forced out of the United States' World Cup opener at halftime after suffering a calf injury in the team's commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday. The AC Milan star, who had...weiterlesen »

German fan suffers heart attack at World Cup opening as authorities give conflicting updates

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A German football fan suffered a heart attack at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City shortly before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Emergency services responded immediately and...weiterlesen »

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Vinicius declares Brazil ready to reclaim World Cup throne as Morocco clash looms

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Vinicius Junior has declared the 2026 World Cup the most important moment of his career as Brazil prepares to open their campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium near New York. The Real Madrid forward...weiterlesen »

Scotland face Haiti at World Cup after 28 years - but can Clarke finally deliver?

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Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, with manager Steve Clarke carrying the weight of a nation's expectations. The team faces Haiti in their opening match early Sunday morning...weiterlesen »

Morocco coach: We have no fear facing Brazil in the World Cup opener

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Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has declared his players are not afraid of facing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday, insisting the African side will stick to their principles...weiterlesen »

First since 1930: Balogun's two goals power USA to record 4-1 World Cup victory

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Folarin Balogun scored twice for the United States in their World Cup opener, leading the Americans to a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. The 24-year-old striker became the first U.S....weiterlesen »

16 years later: Mexican striker settles score with South Africa at World Cup

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Julián Quiñones has made history by scoring the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, giving Mexico a 1-0 lead against South Africa in the opening match at Estadio Ciudad de México. The 29-year-old forward...weiterlesen »

Heavy underdogs at 12.50 odds: Can Qatar shock Switzerland in World Cup Group B clash?

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Qatar faces Switzerland in their first-ever World Cup meeting on Saturday at 9 PM at Levi's Stadium. The Group B clash pits a Swiss team considered heavy favorites against a Qatari side seeking to erase...weiterlesen »

Why Klose thinks his World Cup record will finally fall - and why he's fine with it

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Miroslav Klose expects his World Cup goal record to be broken soon. The German football legend told the Süddeutsche Zeitung he anticipates his mark of 16 goals falling at the next tournament in the USA,...weiterlesen »

SoFi Stadium's nine-figure naming rights erased as FIFA strips corporate brands from World Cup venues

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FIFA's strict sponsorship rules have forced major U.S. stadiums to shed their corporate names for the 2026 World Cup. The global soccer body's "clean stadium" policy mandates that only official FIFA sponsors...weiterlesen »

Hollywood stars pack SoFi Stadium as Cruise, Beckhams and Pitt attend USA World Cup opener

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Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Jamie Foxx, Paris...weiterlesen »

Beckham breaks down telling kids about 'boy who dreamed big' at Hollywood ceremony

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David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday in a ceremony that coincided with the opening of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. The 51-year-old football icon was honored...weiterlesen »

Prawn cocktail sales jump 170% as 1980s dishes make dramatic UK comeback

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A wave of 1980s nostalgia has hit UK supermarkets and restaurants, with classic dishes from the decade experiencing a dramatic sales surge. Waitrose reports soaring demand for tiramisu and corned beef,...weiterlesen »

Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem claim: 'I've bled for this country'

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Former US national team star Clint Dempsey has sharply criticized Canada head coach Jesse Marsch after the American-born manager suggested that US players needed to be persuaded to sing the national anthem....weiterlesen »

Only one ball left after thieves raid England's World Cup equipment en route to Kansas

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England's World Cup preparations have been disrupted by a major theft of essential equipment during their move to Kansas City. Match boots, official tournament balls, and crucial training gear were stolen...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Chicago Fire wants to sign both Goretzka and Lewandowski this month

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Chicago Fire has reached out to Leon Goretzka as the German midfielder's Bayern Munich contract winds down, according to BILD . The 31-year-old is currently competing in the World Cup in the USA, Canada,...weiterlesen »

Ranked 73rd, Katie Boulter stuns world number two Rybakina in London upset

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Katie Boulter produced the biggest win of her career on Friday, stunning world number two Elena Rybakina at the HSBC Championships in London. Emma Raducanu also advanced with a commanding victory over...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch World Cup in a glass cube - two TikTokers land dream job in Times Square

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Two American content creators are earning $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup from inside a glass cube in the middle of Times Square. Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto beat out over...weiterlesen »

AI picks Netherlands to win World Cup 2026 - but betting markets back Spain and France

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Artificial intelligence models are predicting unexpected winners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with some AI systems selecting teams that have never lifted the trophy. The forecasts mark a shift from traditional...weiterlesen »

$22 for a beer: SoFi Stadium's World Cup prices spark outrage among fans

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Fans attending the United States' 2026 World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium will pay premium prices for concessions, with a standard beer costing $22 and craft or imported options reaching up to $32. The prices...weiterlesen »

Scotland ends 28-year World Cup drought as King Charles declares national holiday

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Scotland returns to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, marking one of the most significant moments in the nation's football history. The team faces Haiti in their opening Group C match on Saturday...weiterlesen »

From mocking the American Dream to uniting a nation: Bosnia's unlikely World Cup anthem

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A Bosnian band has turned a 15-year-old song about disillusionment with the American Dream into an explosive World Cup anthem. Dubioza Kolektiv's rewritten track "I Am From Bosnia, Take Me to America"...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Brazil's World Cup team is training with NFL quarterback wristbands

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Brazil's national soccer team has adopted an unusual training tool ahead of the World Cup: NFL-style wristbands with tactical diagrams. The equipment, commonly used by American football quarterbacks, allows...weiterlesen »

Three conditions Ancelotti set for Neymar's World Cup spot - and why he nearly didn't make it

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Brazil's superstar Neymar missed the team's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, June 12, due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expects the 34-year-old forward to join team training next...weiterlesen »

Over 1km parade: Brazilian World Cup fans bring New York to a standstill, police dance along

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Hundreds of Brazilian soccer fans took over Times Square on Friday, transforming Manhattan's iconic landmark into a vibrant celebration on the eve of Brazil's 2026 World Cup debut. The gathering brought...weiterlesen »

Trump skips USA opener but tells team they can 'go all the way' at World Cup

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US President Donald Trump called the national soccer team ahead of their World Cup opener against Paraguay, offering words of encouragement and expressing confidence in their chances. The President will...weiterlesen »

70,240 fans watch Anitta, Lisa and Rema open 2026 World Cup at LA's $5.5 billion stadium

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Brazilian singer Anitta took the stage at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday night, performing before a crowd of 70,240 spectators at SoFi Stadium. The 33-year-old artist delivered...weiterlesen »

First home World Cup since 1994: USA open vs Paraguay before 70,000

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The United States opens its home World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match marks the third and final opening ceremony for the first World Cup hosted...weiterlesen »

15 Iranian football officials denied US visas as team forced to train in Mexico instead

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The Iranian Football Federation has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of failing to deliver on promises to ensure full access for its officials to the team's World Cup matches in the United States....weiterlesen »

Starmer faces 'full-blown civil war' as Defence Secretary quits over spending

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The UK Government is heading for a "summer of discontent" with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's authority in crisis, the SNP has claimed. Dave Doogan, the party's Westminster leader, accused Labour of...weiterlesen »

1,200 homicides in 2025: Body discovered yards from Iran's World Cup training camp

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A decomposing body was found in the trunk of a car parked directly across from the stadium where Iran's national football team is training for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico. AFP journalists discovered...weiterlesen »

2 minutes after entering: Larin's goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup point

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Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to secure Canada's first-ever World Cup point, netting an equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a passionate home crowd in Toronto on Friday....weiterlesen »

Thousands of empty seats at World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto as fans arrive late

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Alanis Morissette sang "O Canada" before Canada's opening match at the World Cup in Toronto on Friday — but many fans missed the moment. Thousands of seats remained empty when the opening ceremony began...weiterlesen »

£470,677 raised as Jill Scott finishes brutal 388-mile challenge with burst blisters

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Former Lioness Jill Scott has completed her grueling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge, crossing the finish line at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday after five days of cycling and running through...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria Sends Its Own Satellite into Space

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Austria is taking the next step towards commercial space travel. The Lower Austrian company R-Space presented its satellite mission “IOD-01” on Friday. The satellite launch is planned for late summer 2026....weiterlesen »

$80 train fare to World Cup as New Jersey governor slams FIFA over costs

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has sharply criticized FIFA over transportation costs for the upcoming World Cup at MetLife Stadium. As the tournament opens this weekend with Brazil facing Morocco,...weiterlesen »

SpaceX: IPO Pop Propels Elon Musk’s Space and AI Giant to $2.2 Trillion

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SpaceX has made a spectacular debut on the stock market. Shares of Elon Musk’s space and satellite company, trading under the ticker SPCX on Nasdaq, temporarily reached a price of $175 on their first trading...weiterlesen »

Canada blocks Ghana star Thomas Partey from World Cup opener over visa refusal

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Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after Canada denied him entry into the country. The 32-year-old midfielder cannot travel from Ghana's training base in Boston to Toronto for Wednesday's...weiterlesen »

Brazil's fullback crisis: The position that defined jogo bonito now haunts Ancelotti

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Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti is confronting a historic obstacle in his mission to deliver the nation's sixth World Cup star in 2026: a shortage of players in the fullback position, long a hallmark of...weiterlesen »

860,000 Scots in high-need areas miss out as government dysfunction blocks poverty funding

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A "dysfunctional dynamic" between the UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities is hampering efforts to help Scotland's poorest communities, according to a damning new report. The Joseph Rowntree...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

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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 »

Swinney accuses Reform UK of inciting racial division as racist violence hits Scotland

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has accused Reform UK of "inciting racial division in Scotland" during a heated parliamentary exchange following violent unrest in Glasgow and other Scottish cities....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 »

2026 World Cup: California group sues FIFA over Iran flag ban

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A California nonprofit has sued FIFA over the organization's ban on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag at 2026 World Cup stadiums, launching a legal battle over freedom of expression at one of sport's biggest...weiterlesen »

Viennese Artist Shows Dozens of Sculptures for the First Time

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

Pele's 1958 World Cup medal could fetch £500,000 in record-breaking auction

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A rare collection of World Cup memorabilia headlined by Pele's 1958 winners' medal is set to fetch more than £2 million at auction this month. The medal, awarded when the Brazilian footballer was just...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

King Charles to open Scottish Parliament June 27 with Gaelic poet and local heroes

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a ceremonial opening of the new Scottish Parliament term on Saturday, June 27. The monarch will deliver an address to formally mark the start of the parliamentary...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 »

Art Legend David Hockney Dies at 88

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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 »

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 »

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 »

€18 million World Cup counterfeit haul seized as fake jerseys bound for Americas

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Hong Kong Customs has seized more than 230,000 counterfeit World Cup items worth around 18 million euros shortly after the tournament kicked off in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The haul included...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 »

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

vor 24 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 »

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 »

Why Flutter's ditching London for Wall Street - and what it means for the LSE

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Flutter Entertainment is abandoning the London Stock Exchange in another blow to the UK's financial markets. The gambling giant, which owns Paddy Power, Betfair and SkyBet, will delist its shares from...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 »

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 »

2-Euro Package Fee: This Exception is Demanded

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The planned package levy of 2 euros per shipment continues to face resistance. The Vienna professional group for forwarding and logistics speaks out against the proposal and warns of consequences for businesses,...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

14-year-old girl charged with attempted murder after triple stabbing at Manchester school

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A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and two counts of possessing a bladed article after a triple stabbing at a Manchester school. The charges stem from an attack that...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Austria ties their longest-serving professional until 2028

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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 »

Viennese Catering Giant Reports Record Profit

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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?

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

ECB raises rates to 2.25% as Iran war drives oil to $92 and inflation hits 3.2%

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The European Central Bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 2.25% from 2%, marking the first increase since 2023. The move comes as the eurozone grapples with rising inflation driven by surging...weiterlesen »

Design Market at Schlingermarkt: 70 Creatives Present Their Unique Pieces in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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Around 70 exhibitors will present their handmade products at the Schlingermarkt. The offerings range from bags, ceramics, and jewelry to clothing and photographs, as well as street art and other art and...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Monetizing US travel content? World Cup visitors face deportation under visa crackdown

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US immigration authorities are cracking down on foreign influencers and content creators entering the country on tourist visas, warning they face deportation if caught monetizing their work. The enforcement...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

500 times per second: 2026 World Cup ball's sensor could change how goals are judged

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The 2026 World Cup will feature unprecedented technological integration, with the official Trionda ball incorporating a 500Hz motion sensor chip that transmits real-time data to VAR officials 500 times...weiterlesen »

Before Kickl's Sole Rule

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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 »

The Death of Stealth Mode: Inside the Build in Public Startup Boom

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Revenue milestones on LinkedIn, failed launches dissected in founder blogs, hiring calls with a window into company culture: a growing number of startups are building their companies in full view of the...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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

Why NYC just renamed two streets after football icons - and where to find them

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New York City has renamed two streets to honor football legends Thierry Henry and Pelé ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The temporary street names, unveiled Thursday, will remain in place until November 1st....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Matthäus names Norway and Ecuador as World Cup dark horses - one faces Germany in group stage

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Former record international Lothar Matthäus has identified Ecuador and Norway as teams with significant surprise potential at the World Cup. The 65-year-old record international singled out both nations...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

No Scotland, No Party: Why 20,000 fans are paying fortunes to reach Boston

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Scotland fans received a rousing send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the country's first World Cup in 28 years. Around 100 supporters were escorted through the terminal by pipers, drummers...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

SpaceX Pulls In $75 Billion in Mega IPO – $20 Billion to Repay Debt

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It has actually happened: SpaceX has pulled off the biggest IPO in history. Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite, and AI company raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering all previous records....weiterlesen »

Prometheus: Jeff Bezos‘ AI Startup Emerges from Stealth at a $41 Billion Valuation

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Jeff Bezos is lifting the curtain: His AI startup Prometheus officially emerged from stealth mode on Thursday – with numbers that stand out even amid the current wave of AI investment. The company has...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 »

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 »

Home Office empties Bell Hotel without warning - council left in the dark

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The Home Office has removed all residents from The Bell Hotel in Essex, an asylum accommodation that became the centre of protests last year. Epping Forest District Council confirmed the evacuation on...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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

$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

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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 »

Man, 22, claims he saw knife before pushing 12-year-old girl to ground in Dundee street fight

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A Bulgarian man has told a court he pushed a 12-year-old girl to the ground because he saw a knife under her T-shirt and feared she would attack his sister. Iilia Belov, 22, is on trial for assault following...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 »

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

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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 »

First clear signs of Iran war damage emerge as UK braces for GDP contraction

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Britain's economy is expected to show the first clear signs of damage from the Iran war when official GDP figures for April are released on Friday, with surging fuel prices hitting households hard and...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 »

From hand-painted 1959 original to wheelchair Barbie: Glasgow's doll evolution show

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A major Barbie exhibition is opening in Scotland for the first time, showcasing the iconic doll's evolution from 1959 to today. The show opens Saturday at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow...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 »

Is Google Now a Publisher? German Court Holds Google Liable for AI Answers

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Is Google actually a publisher when the search engine’s answers are written by AI rather than simply pulled from external websites? In Germany, there is now a preliminary answer to this question. The Regional...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 »

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 »

Oil hits $94 as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after second day of US strikes

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to continue bombing Iran unless the country agrees to an interim peace deal, escalating tensions after a second consecutive day of military strikes between the...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 »

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 »