Only 2nd woman ever to referee men's World Cup - and both teams desperately need to win

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Czech striker Ladislav Krejci has dismissed any debate about gender ahead of his team's crucial World Cup match against South Africa on Thursday. American referee Tori Penso will officiate the 18:00 clash...weiterlesen »

Why won't Martinez sub Ronaldo? Portugal's manager slammed after 1-1 draw

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Portugal's opening match at the 2026 World Cup ended in frustration as they drew 1-1 with DR Congo in Houston, with manager Roberto Martinez facing sharp criticism for refusing to substitute Cristiano...weiterlesen »

How Trump's Iran deal unlocked stronger G7 sanctions against Russia's war economy

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

G7 leaders have pledged unwavering support for Ukraine and strengthened sanctions against Russia, signaling unexpectedly optimistic relations with President Trump after the first day of their summit in...weiterlesen »

41-year-old Ronaldo fails to score as Portugal stumble to 1-1 draw with DR Congo

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Portugal stumbled out of the gate at the 2026 World Cup, held to a shocking 1-1 draw by underdog DR Congo in Houston. Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup at 41 years old, failed to find the...weiterlesen »

Disney shows first trailer for "Bewitched": Magical Adventure Starts in 2026

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

With “Spellbound,” the Walt Disney Animation Studios will bring a new coming-of-age story to the big screen at the end of 2026. The focus is on the teenager Billie, who is overwhelmed with her life and...weiterlesen »

Why England vs Croatia promises knockout-round intensity despite being a first-round match

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

England and Croatia will face off in their 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Group L clash kicks off at 4 PM ET and is anticipated to deliver knockout-round intensity...weiterlesen »

Partey concealed 8 charges on visa - banned from World Cup opener

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

A Canadian federal court has rejected Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's emergency appeal to enter the country for the World Cup, upholding immigration officials' decision to deny him a visa. The ruling...weiterlesen »

"WILMA": First Rooftop Bar in Vienna-Liesing Opens

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Vienna-Liesing has a new culinary address: On the roof of the family-run hotel and restaurant STASTA on Haeckelstraße, “WILMA,” the district’s first rooftop bar, has opened. About 14 meters above the ground,...weiterlesen »

BILLA makes shopping significantly easier for many people now

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

BILLA and BILLA PLUS are significantly expanding their offerings for people with autism and other neurodivergent individuals. On the occasion of Autistic Pride Day on June 18, the grocery retailer announces...weiterlesen »

Vienna Torture Trial: Victim Reports Hours of Abuse

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Before the Vienna Regional Court, a man testified on Wednesday who claimed to have been arrested and tortured by the Syrian intelligence service in 2012. The witness is from the city of Raqqa, where he...weiterlesen »

The Lebanon detail missing from Trump's Iran deal - and why it could derail everything

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon is a non-negotiable part of the peace agreement between Iran and the United States to end the war. The statement...weiterlesen »

The Messi moment everyone's debating: Why didn't VAR intervene after brutal Algeria foul?

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi's stunning hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup opener has been overshadowed by a controversial foul that experts say should have seen the 38-year-old sent off. The incident occurred in the...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Escape in Hernals: Two Police Officers Injured

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

During an ongoing police operation, it was discovered on Tuesday around 7:30 PM that a 28-year-old man had an active obligation to leave the country. According to the police, the man then suddenly attempted...weiterlesen »

Two Men Arrested After Attempted Pickpocketing in Favoriten

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Officers from the task force to combat street crime (EGS) arrested two men on Tuesday in Vienna-Favoriten after an attempted pickpocketing. The incident occurred around 1 PM on Laxenburger Street. The...weiterlesen »

16 goals and counting - Messi equals Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record with hat-trick

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups as Argentina opened their title defense with a victory over Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday night. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner...weiterlesen »

Teenagers Rate Social Media Surprisingly Positively

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nearly half (48 percent) of the surveyed 13 to 18-year-olds suspect a positive effect from social networks, as revealed by a survey commissioned by the EU Commission. Among the surveyed parents, the proportion...weiterlesen »

Streeting threatens Labour leadership challenge next week as Starmer refuses to step aside

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has warned he is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer as early as next week. The ultimatum comes ahead of Thursday's Makerfield...weiterlesen »

Modric's 199th cap could be his last dance against England - and they know the danger

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

England begins its 2026 World Cup campaign tonight against Croatia in Dallas, facing a familiar opponent with whom they share nearly two decades of history. Thomas Tuchel's side enters as a legitimate...weiterlesen »

This is what visitors can expect at the Summer Night Concert 2026

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Vienna will once again transform into Europe’s open-air classical stage on Friday evening. Against the backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace, the 22nd Summer Night Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic will take...weiterlesen »

Austria wins at the Football World Cup for the first time in 36 years: Defeats Jordan 3:1

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

ÖFB team coach Ralf Rangnick gave preference to the recently in-form LASK striker Sasa Kalajdzic in the center forward position over Arnautovic and Michael Gregoritsch in front of 68,527 spectators. In...weiterlesen »

Austria survives 10-minute stoppage time thriller to beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup return

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Austria secured a dramatic 3-1 victory over Jordan in their first World Cup match in 28 years, overcoming early resistance and a tense finale with ten minutes of stoppage time at Levi's Stadium. The win...weiterlesen »

16 World Cup goals: Messi's hat-trick puts him level with Klose's all-time record

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina kicked off their World Cup title defense with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday. The captain's three goals not only secured the...weiterlesen »

aws First Incubator 2026: Get up to €55,000 to Launch Your First Startup!

vor 17 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Attention all aspiring entrepreneurs: Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) has launched a new call for its aws First Incubator program. Until June 23, 2026, innovative, entrepreneurially minded people have...weiterlesen »

41 years old, 973 goals, sixth World Cup - Ronaldo's last chance to match Messi

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his sixth World Cup campaign today at 41 years old, chasing the one trophy that has eluded him throughout his legendary career. Portugal faces the Democratic Republic of Congo...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Goalkeeper cries after stunning Spain - because his mum couldn't get there

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother attend the World Cup. The intervention follows an emotional debut match where...weiterlesen »

Binance Faces EU Ban: Greek Regulator Reportedly Set to Reject MiCA License

vor 20 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, is at risk of losing market access across the European Union. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Binance’s application for a MiCA license filed...weiterlesen »

DeepSeek Raises $7.4 Billion, Only the Chinese State Gets Voting Rights

vor 20 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has closed its first-ever external funding round, raising more than 50 billion yuan, or roughly $7.4 billion. The valuation exceeds $50 billion — making the Hangzhou-based company...weiterlesen »

What Messi can now take from Brazilian legends - and one record he never will

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi has made history by becoming the first player to appear in six World Cups, competing in the 2026 tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada at 39 years old. The Argentine now has multiple Brazilian...weiterlesen »

Iran's Revolutionary Guard supporter Torabi gets US World Cup visa after complications

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iranian footballer Mehdi Torabi can continue his participation in the World Cup after visa complications threatened to exclude him from the tournament. The Iranian Football Federation announced that the...weiterlesen »

One match, one loss, one sacking: Tunisia makes World Cup history after 5-1 defeat

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Tunisia has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a devastating 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener and appointed Hervé Renard as his replacement within hours. The swift decision makes...weiterlesen »

Two nations, 65 combined years of absence: Iraq and Norway's World Cup return begins Tuesday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iraq and Norway will face off in their 2026 World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday at Boston Stadium, marking historic returns for both nations after decades-long absences from football's biggest stage. The...weiterlesen »

Canada blocks Ghana star Partey from World Cup opener over sexual assault charges

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ghana's midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his team's World Cup opener after a Canadian federal court dismissed an appeal against his visa denial. He cannot enter Canada for Thursday's match against Panama...weiterlesen »

Before the Summer Break, Vienna's Cult Cinema Focuses on Exclusivity

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Before the Breitenseer Lichtspiele go on summer break at the beginning of August, the traditional cinema still has several special program highlights in store. The oldest still operating cinema in Vienna...weiterlesen »

Viennese Develops WhatsApp Alternative Without Internet

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

What if messages didn’t have to run through servers all over the world? With this idea, Viennese entrepreneur Laurenz Frank developed the messenger app Whispyr . The application enables encrypted communication...weiterlesen »

Italy Cracks Down Harder on Tourists

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Italy is tightening the rules for bathers in several popular holiday regions. Especially in Sardinia and the upper Adriatic, vacationers must prepare for new regulations this summer. The beach Punta Molentis...weiterlesen »

24 hours to decide: Tuchel faces late call-up dilemma as Livramento ruled out of World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England defender Tino Livramento is expected to miss the entire World Cup after reportedly sustaining a calf injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament opener. The Newcastle full-back will leave...weiterlesen »

New EU Levy: Why Online Bargains Will Soon Cost More

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

For consumers in Austria and the entire European Union, shopping on online platforms from third countries will become more expensive from summer 2026. On July 1, a new transitional regulation will come...weiterlesen »

Blow for England as Livramento ruled out of entire World Cup with thigh injury

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England has suffered a significant blow just days before their World Cup opener. Defender Tino Livramento is out of the tournament after sustaining a thigh injury during training, with coach Thomas Tuchel...weiterlesen »

Vienna Struggles with Its Future Course

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The Vienna City Council was entirely focused on the city’s future issues on Tuesday. From culture and science to economy and labor market, to climate protection and leisure offerings, the government and...weiterlesen »

With AI Focus: New IT-HTL Starts in 2029 in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The agreement is already the third of its kind and includes projects to be implemented during this legislative period. The IT-HTL is to focus on Artificial Intelligence as a training emphasis, as Ludwig...weiterlesen »

E-Car charged in five minutes? BYD brings new technology to Europe

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Charging electric cars in a few minutes instead of waiting a long time at the charging station – this is exactly what the Chinese car manufacturer BYD promises with its new “Flash Charging” system. After...weiterlesen »

The Pope and Kamala Harris at the Austrian World Summit in the Vienna Hofburg

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“Does anyone here have anything against glaciers and want them to disappear?” was the rhetorical question posed by the Federal President to the audience, later providing the answer: “No one is for global...weiterlesen »

After Dispute Over Loud Music: 29-Year-Old Allegedly Attacked Neighbor

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Police officers were called to a neighborhood dispute in the 15th district of Vienna on Monday around 4:30 PM. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, it turned out during the clarification of...weiterlesen »

Sought with EU Arrest Warrant: Arrest in Vienna Apartment

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vienna target investigators succeeded in arresting a woman wanted across Europe on Monday. The 41-year-old Polish woman was tracked down and arrested in an apartment on Pasettistraße in the 20th district....weiterlesen »

SpaceX is Now Worth More Than Amazon

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

It took barely three full trading days. Since its stock-market debut on June 12 under the ticker SPCX on the Nasdaq, SpaceX’s share price has surged from 135 to most recently 206.26 US dollars – a gain...weiterlesen »

EU Draws the Line: These Vegan Product Names Could Disappear

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The much-debated ban on meat substitute products is also included in this regulation: Meat is defined as “the parts of animals suitable for consumption.” Terms like “seitan steak” or “vegan chicken” will...weiterlesen »

37-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Robbery at Vienna S-Bahn Station: Who Knows This Suspect?

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The incident occurred on April 4 at 9:35 PM at the Traisengasse S-Bahn station, on platform 2. An unknown man attacked the 37-year-old with punches and kicks and stole his mobile phone. Immediate search...weiterlesen »

Why did two women wait decades to report? Donaldson trial hears closing arguments

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The "pain and hurt" of two women who allege abuse by former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson remains "still so visible," a prosecutor told jurors as closing speeches began in his sexual offences trial...weiterlesen »

„Europe 2031″: Initiative Warns of Europe’s Decline in the Age of AI

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

A group of AI researchers, think-tank figures and investors has published a future scenario titled „Europe 2031″ that plays out Europe’s gradual loss of relevance in global AI development. The initiative...weiterlesen »

More Than 150 Security Experts Call for Reversal of Fable 5, Mythos 5 Ban

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

In an open letter to the US government, over 150 executives and technical leaders from the cybersecurity industry have called for the export restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos language models...weiterlesen »

Mental Load Causes Physical Complaints: Women Suffer from Unfair Distribution of Responsibilities

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The results are clear: women plan more, organize more, and keep more in view, especially when it comes to the household and children – often, however, because their own expectations demand it or because...weiterlesen »

"Quishing": Federal Criminal Police Office and National Bank Warn of New Scam

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Smartphones often automatically open the target page of a QR code, creating a particularly high risk of falling victim to a fraudulent code. “Criminals rely on people scanning and acting quickly out of...weiterlesen »

Almost every second young adult relies on social media for news

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Austria’s media landscape is undergoing change. While traditional television news continues to be the most important news source for the population, social media is gaining significant importance, especially...weiterlesen »

SpaceX Turns Its New Stock Into M&A Currency in $60B Cursor Deal

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

Just days after its historic IPO, SpaceX is following through on its announced acquisition: Elon Musk’s space and AI company is buying the AI coding startup Cursor in an all-stock deal worth $60 billion....weiterlesen »

‘Copper theranostics bring diagnosis and treatment together in a highly effective way’

vor einem Tag - VentureCapital Magazin

Interview with Dr Leila Jaafar-Thiel, Nuclidium Dr Leila Jaafar-Thiel, Nuclidium Bildnachweis: Nuclidium . Dr Leila Jaafar-Thiel, CEO of Nuclidium , explains how the company’s copper-based radiotheranostic...weiterlesen »

EU Begins Accession Talks with Ukraine

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“The opening of the first cluster in the EU accession negotiations of Moldova and Ukraine sends a clear signal that Europe’s progress cannot be stopped,” Zelensky said in a video shared on his social networks....weiterlesen »

A Different Man’ - A Haunting Identity Study

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Monaco [ENA] There's something quietly corrosive about A Different Man, a film that lingers not through spectacle but through the questions it leaves unresolved. Schimberg dissects identity, peeling back...weiterlesen »

500,000 Households as Target: Simonsfeld Plans Billion-Euro Expansion

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Windkraft Simonsfeld uses the international Wind Day on June 15 to draw attention to the importance of wind energy for domestic energy supply. According to the company, the recent energy crises have clearly...weiterlesen »

Sebastian Stan: The Person Behind the Performance

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Monaco [ENA] On craft, quiet kindness, and what it means to genuinely show up - on screen and off. With Cannes 2026 now behind us and Sebastian Stan having returned to the Palais with Fjord, his first...weiterlesen »

Roma Women Crown Historic Season with Coppa Italia Triumph

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Sport [ENA] AS Roma Women completed an extraordinary season by lifting the Coppa Italia, securing their second major trophy in just a few weeks after also winning the Serie A title. The victory confirmed...weiterlesen »

SpaceX Becomes the World’s 6th Most Valuable Company — Now Worth $2.5 Trillion

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

SpaceX shares are extending their steep upward run. Following the largest IPO in history, the stock posted another sharp gain on its second trading day yesterday (Monday) — propelling Elon Musk’s rocket...weiterlesen »

How a 40-year-old goalkeeper went from 50,000 to 3.5 million Instagram followers overnight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha saw his Instagram following explode from around 50,000 to over 3.5 million within hours after his team's historic World Cup debut against Spain ended in a stunning 0-0 draw....weiterlesen »

Success in Species Protection on the Danube Island Attracts International Attention

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Now, for the first time, the breeding of starry sturgeon—a sturgeon subspecies weighing over 50 kilograms and about 2 meters long—has been successful in what is, according to project officials, the only...weiterlesen »

Anthropic vs. Washington: The Battle for Fable 5, China FUD Included

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

It was one of the shortest deadlines an AI lab has ever been handed. On Friday, June 12, the US government called Anthropic at around 1:00 p.m. local time (ET) and issued an ultimatum: the company was...weiterlesen »

FIFA boss backs jailed journalist: 'He has his place at the World Cup'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

An empty seat is being reserved in the press box for every France match at the World Cup to draw attention to imprisoned French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes. The 37-year-old was sentenced to seven...weiterlesen »

Why Austria's 'easy' opener against Jordan might not be so simple after all

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Austria's national team manager Ralf Rangnick has warned his players to stay vigilant ahead of their World Cup opener against Jordan on Wednesday, after a series of shocking upsets by tournament favorites...weiterlesen »

UK's biggest union warns Labour: Change course or hand power to Farage

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andrea Egan, leader of the UK's biggest union Unison, has warned the Labour government it must "change course" or risk handing power to Nigel Farage's Reform party. Speaking ahead of her union's annual...weiterlesen »

€50k goalkeeper from Portugal's second division stuns Spain with seven saves

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain's World Cup campaign began with a sobering reality check. The reigning European champions were held to a 0-0 draw by debutant Cape Verde in Atlanta on Monday, exposing their reliance on injured stars...weiterlesen »

Why Iran's anthem was whistled at the World Cup - and what protesters want

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's first match at the 2026 World Cup turned into a politically charged spectacle at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Tehran's regime outside the venue...weiterlesen »

Eight saves and a fumble: How Saudi Arabia nearly shocked Uruguay in Miami

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Uruguay salvaged a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup 2026 opener on Monday, with Maximiliano Araújo's 80th-minute equalizer rescuing a point at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The result...weiterlesen »

The hand gesture that sparked a FIFA probe - and why the referee says it was a twitch

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

An Australian video referee has been cleared by FIFA after making a hand gesture during a World Cup broadcast that sparked accusations of displaying a white supremacist symbol. Shaun Evans insisted the...weiterlesen »

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