Ukraine sends 1,000+ drones into Russia as Moscow vows massive retaliation

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Russia has vowed to launch "massive group strikes" on Ukraine after Ukrainian drones carried out their largest assault on Moscow to date. The escalation follows Ukraine's unprecedented attack on Thursday...weiterlesen »

$2.7 billion Pizza Hut sale splits iconic chain between private equity and China

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Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion in a deal that splits the iconic pizza chain between two buyers. The move marks the end of an era for the restaurant giant, which also owns KFC and Taco...weiterlesen »

Cape Verde keeper earns four million followers overnight after costing bettor $1.1 million

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A bettor lost nearly $1 million on Polymarket when Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in their World Cup 2026 opener on Monday, marking one of the tournament's biggest upsets. The wager, placed on what seemed...weiterlesen »

Thomas Tuchel throws strike at an MLB game after England's World Cup win

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England manager Thomas Tuchel proved he has skills beyond football. The German coach threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals...weiterlesen »

Poland's president strips Zelenskyy of top honor as WWII history divides wartime allies

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced Friday he will revoke Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest state honor, over Ukraine's decision to name a military...weiterlesen »

Journalist slammed after criticising Doku for wanting to attend birth of first child

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is facing criticism after revealing he may leave Belgium's World Cup squad to attend the birth of his first child. The 24-year-old's wife Shireen is due to give birth...weiterlesen »

How Brexit quietly erased a decade of UK growth - and why it took so long to see

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Brexit has cost the UK economy at least 6% in lost growth over the past decade, according to an analysis of Bank of England data. The economic impact unfolded gradually, with roughly half stemming from...weiterlesen »

The penalty decision dividing experts - and it may have cost Scotland qualification

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Scotland was denied a clear penalty in their 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco, according to ITV's referee analyst Christina Unkel. The controversial non-call on Scott McTominay has sparked fierce debate...weiterlesen »

Australia stuns Turkey 2-0 in World Cup opener - Irankunda scores, Beach shines in goal

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Australia has stunned Turkey with a 2-0 victory in their 2026 World Cup Group D opener in Vancouver. The Socceroos' young squad delivered a clinical performance against the favored Turkish side, with 20-year-old...weiterlesen »

Clarkson filmed new season in good spirits - days before revealing aggressive cancer

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Jeremy Clarkson has been spotted filming for a new season of Clarkson's Farm shortly before his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis was publicly revealed. The 66-year-old TV star was seen with a production...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Almiron becomes first player ever red-carded for covering his mouth

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Miguel Almiron has made World Cup history as the first player to receive a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. The former Newcastle United player was sent off during Paraguay's...weiterlesen »

Neymar confirmed for Brazil's decisive Copa America group finale against Scotland

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Brazil's star player Neymar is set to make his first appearance of Copa America 2026 against Scotland on Wednesday after recovering from a calf injury that sidelined him for the tournament's opening matches....weiterlesen »

Free Entry to the Finale of the Vienna Festival Weeks: Republic of Gods Ends with Culture, Concerts, and Swimming Fun

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The event kicks off at 11 AM at the Stadtkino with the screening of the ORF documentary “75 Years of Wiener Festwochen – Beauty and Provocation.” Following the screening, director Felix Breisach, actress...weiterlesen »

People 'struck him off' after Alzheimer's diagnosis, says Jon Snow's wife

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Jon Snow's wife Dr Precious Lunga has revealed that people "struck him off" after the veteran broadcaster received his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The former Channel 4 News presenter, 78, shared this month...weiterlesen »

Khusanov wipes out Diaz and TV cameraman in one tackle at World Cup

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Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov received a yellow card for a tackle that took out not only an opponent but also a television cameraman during a World Cup group match between Uzbekistan and...weiterlesen »

43,002 fans witness history as Larin rescues Canada's first-ever World Cup point

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Canada secured its first-ever World Cup point by drawing 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a home crowd of 43,002 in Toronto on Friday. Cyle Larin's 79th-minute equalizer salvaged the result after...weiterlesen »

Four goals, two firsts: USA's World Cup opener exceeds entire 2022 tournament tally

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

The United States delivered a commanding performance in their World Cup 2026 opener, crushing Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles on Friday. Co-hosts Canada made history in Toronto, earning their first-ever World...weiterlesen »

80,663 fans watch World Cup at MetLife Stadium - but New York only cares about the Knicks

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

New York hosted its first 2026 World Cup match on Saturday, June 13, but the city barely noticed. As Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York was consumed by anticipation...weiterlesen »

71-second goal stuns Scotland as Morocco win leaves Brazil clash a must-not-lose

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland's World Cup knockout hopes are in jeopardy after a devastating 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Foxborough. The loss came after Morocco's Ismael Saibari scored within 71 seconds, and Scotland's multiple...weiterlesen »

Trump reopens Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of world's oil, as Democrats cry 'capitulation'

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a 14-point peace agreement ending a nearly four-month conflict that disrupted global energy markets and sent oil prices soaring....weiterlesen »

Smallest nation ever at World Cup stuns Germany with equalizer before 7-1 defeat

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Curaçao suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat to Germany in their World Cup debut, but the smallest nation ever to compete in the tournament earned widespread admiration for scoring their first goal and bringing...weiterlesen »

Clothes of the Millennia – Inspiration for Today

vor 17 Stunden - European News Agency

Natural History Museum [ENA] “Clothes of the Millennia – Inspiration for Today” at the NHM Vienna is a model example of how a museum can translate archaeological knowledge into a vivid, contemporary aesthetic...weiterlesen »

Scotland's World Cup dream on the brink after 70-second Morocco shock - Brazil showdown decides fate

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Scotland's World Cup hopes hang in the balance after a 1-0 defeat to Morocco, leaving Steve Clarke's side needing a positive result against Brazil in their final group match to have any chance of advancing...weiterlesen »

Saibari stuns Scotland with 71-second strike to set 2026 World Cup record

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Morocco's Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup just over a minute into his team's match against Scotland on Friday. The PSV forward capitalized on a defensive error by Grant Hanley...weiterlesen »

Socceroos must beat Paraguay or go home after USA hand them 2-0 reality check

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The Socceroos suffered a demoralizing 2-0 defeat to the United States in their World Cup group match on Friday, leaving their tournament hopes hanging by a thread. Australia's progression to the knockout...weiterlesen »

Three days to save a World Cup: Renard takes over Tunisia after historic coaching sacking

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Tunisia's new coach Hervé Renard has dismissed his reputation as a miracle worker ahead of the team's crucial World Cup match against Japan on Sunday. The French coach, who took over after Sabri Lamouchi's...weiterlesen »

Iran defies G7 toll-free demand with new Strait of Hormuz permit rules and deferred charges

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran has announced ships must seek permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz and left the door open for future charges, just days after G7 leaders stressed the waterway must remain toll-free. The Persian...weiterlesen »

Iranian delegation forced to leave LA immediately after World Cup draw as 11 officials banned from the US

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Iran's national football team coach Amir Ghalenoei described his squad as "the most oppressed team in the World Cup" after they were required to leave Los Angeles immediately following their opening match....weiterlesen »

87% win probability but Brazil under pressure as Haiti seek first-ever World Cup point

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil faces a critical test against Haiti on Friday night in Philadelphia, needing a decisive response after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener left them third in Group C....weiterlesen »

World Cup's 1000th match ever: Tunisia-Japan tomorrow with orange referee kit in gold

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Romanian referee István Kovacs will officiate the historic 1000th match in World Cup history when Tunisia faces Japan on June 20, 2026, in Monterrey, Mexico. FIFA has appointed the 41-year-old to lead...weiterlesen »

Turkey bans public viewing of must-win World Cup match to protect exam students

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Turkey has canceled all public viewing events for Saturday's World Cup match against Paraguay. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi ordered the nationwide ban to protect students taking the YKS university...weiterlesen »

The Messi incident everyone's debating - and why Algeria wants FIFA to act

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Algerian Football Federation has filed an official complaint with FIFA over refereeing decisions in their 0-3 World Cup loss to Argentina. The protest centers on referee Szymon Marciniak's handling...weiterlesen »

Eight pairs of brothers at World Cup - four split between different nations

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Eight pairs of brothers will compete at the 2026 World Cup, with four of these pairs representing different nations. This phenomenon reflects global migration's growing influence on international football,...weiterlesen »

Why hundreds of Scottish fans arrived at the World Cup in yellow school buses

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scottish football fans have found a creative solution to sky-high transportation costs at the World Cup. Facing steep prices for public transport and parking, hundreds of supporters organized a convoy...weiterlesen »

Why Hoeneß won't attend the World Cup - and it's not just the $2,000 tickets

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Uli Hoeneß has slammed the ongoing World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico as a disaster for football. The honorary president of FC Bayern Munich told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung he will not attend...weiterlesen »

Starmer braced for Treasury revolt - but his Defence Secretary quit instead

vor einem Tag - upday.com

John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of lacking the authority to stand up to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and commit the resources Britain needs for national...weiterlesen »

Hakimi to face rape trial in France as court rejects dismissal bid during the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France on rape charges after a French appeals court rejected his attempt to dismiss the case. The Court of Appeal in Versailles ruled Friday...weiterlesen »

Can Pulisic play? USA faces Australia with star's fitness in doubt after calf injury

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States men's national soccer team faces Australia in Seattle on Friday with a chance to secure their spot in the World Cup knockout round. A victory would guarantee advancement after the Americans...weiterlesen »

Messi escapes red card for calf stamp - Algeria takes complaint to FIFA after 3-0 defeat

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Algerian Football Federation has lodged an official protest with FIFA over refereeing decisions in their World Cup match against Argentina, demanding scrutiny of two controversial incidents involving...weiterlesen »

Norway's 'Viking Row' goes viral at World Cup 2026 - even parliament joins the craze

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norwegian football fans have created a viral sensation at the 2026 World Cup with their "Viking Row" - a synchronized chant where supporters row their arms in unison to a drumbeat, accompanied by a collective...weiterlesen »

He saw Scotland win at the World Cup - then died before his dream Morocco match

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A devoted Scottish football fan died in Boston just days before fulfilling his lifelong dream of watching Scotland play at a World Cup. Donny Strathie, 76, had traveled to the USA to support his team but...weiterlesen »

Qatar seeks World Cup redemption against Switzerland after 2022 disaster - zero wins, one goal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Qatar and Switzerland have kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaigns with a Group B clash at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The match marks a crucial opening fixture for both teams, with Switzerland...weiterlesen »

Before Messi Duel: Fan Mail Lands by Parachute at the ÖFB Team

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A few days before the most important game of the World Cup so far, Austria’s national team received a special motivational boost from home. Thousands of fan messages from all over Austria were brought...weiterlesen »

Texas couple flies 2,000 miles to join Scottish fans in Boston - skips teams 80 miles away

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scottish football fans have created such an electrifying atmosphere in Boston that an American couple flew nearly 2,000 miles from Texas just to join the party. Susan Whittemore Stone and her husband chose...weiterlesen »

Exhibitionist Arrested in the District of St. Pölten

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The four victims were nine and eleven years old, the police reported in a statement on Friday. After a report last Tuesday, the suspect was identified and arrested on the same day. The man from the St....weiterlesen »

Russian diplomat's son linked to arson attacks on Starmer properties

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two men have been jailed for orchestrating arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, acting on instructions from a mysterious Russian-speaking handler who promised cryptocurrency...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Favoriten: Helped a Homeless Person – Then He Reached for a Knife

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An offer of help ended with a police operation on Thursday evening in Vienna-Favoriten. A 36-year-old Viennese man had offered a homeless man to spend the night in his apartment. When he returned home...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Japan came back twice to snatch a point from the Dutch

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Japan secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup 2026 opener, with Daichi Kamada's late header earning a point for the Samurai Blue. The Crystal Palace midfielder's 88th-minute...weiterlesen »

Vienna Overhauls Kindergartens: Smaller Groups and New Language Rules

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vienna is setting the course for far-reaching changes in kindergartens. City Councillor for Education Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) presented a comprehensive reform package on Friday. Planned are smaller groups,...weiterlesen »

28 years later, Scotland one game from World Cup knockout stage breakthrough

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Scotland faces Morocco tonight in Boston with a chance to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. A draw or narrow defeat would almost certainly send Steve Clarke's...weiterlesen »

Harry Kane equals Lineker's World Cup record as England beat Croatia 4-2

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England launched their World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday evening. Harry Kane scored twice to equal Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for...weiterlesen »

World Cup opening turns chaotic: Marcelo rescued from Mexico City protest violence

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Former Brazilian footballer Marcelo was evacuated by police in Mexico City after becoming caught in violent confrontations between protesters and security forces near Azteca Stadium following the 2026...weiterlesen »

57-Year-Old Arrested After Attempted Escape at Mariahilfer Gürtel

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Officers from the rapid response unit noticed two men in the area of the Mariahilfer Gürtel on June 18 around 4:15 PM. When the men noticed the police officers, they fled according to the police. After...weiterlesen »

Why Rangnick chose Austria over AC Milan - and what it means for the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ralf Rangnick has extended his contract as Austria's national team manager until 2028, ending weeks of speculation about a potential move to AC Milan. The 67-year-old German announced the decision just...weiterlesen »

5-hour ordeal for short trip: Iran's World Cup team detained and forced from US

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's captain Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeid Alhouei were detained by US immigration authorities at Los Angeles airport following the team's World Cup debut. The detention, which occurred due...weiterlesen »

Signa Crown Jewel Has New Owner

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An Upper Austrian secures one of the capital city’s most famous luxury hotels. As reported by the “Presse,” JR Investment GmbH is taking over the Park Hyatt Vienna in the first district of Vienna. Behind...weiterlesen »

500 Million Euros Less: These Rail Projects Must Wait

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

After months of negotiations over the federal budget, it is clear which railway projects are affected by the government’s austerity measures. The ÖBB must manage with around half a billion euros less in...weiterlesen »

Haiti coach has never visited the country he's taking to the World Cup against Brazil

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Haiti faces Brazil on Saturday in a World Cup Group C clash that coach Sébastien Migné frames as an opportunity of a lifetime. The French coach told his players they have "nothing to lose" and can "win...weiterlesen »

In Vienna, visitors can now walk among dinosaurs

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vienna is getting a new attraction for technology and nature fans. On June 19, the virtual reality experience “The Prehistoric Chronicles” will start at the Immersive Center Danube Tower. The approximately...weiterlesen »

Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, prompting sharp political reactions and a Ministry of Defence investigation. The incident occurred approximately...weiterlesen »

New Bus Line for Vienna: Hanusch Hospital Gets Better Connection

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

For numerous passengers in Hietzing and Penzing, there will be improvements in public transport starting in July. Wiener Linien is splitting the current bus line 51A and introducing the new line 51B ....weiterlesen »

68 years since it last happened: All four World Cup matches end in draws

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The World Cup 2026 witnessed a historic rarity on Monday when all four matches played ended in draws - a phenomenon not seen at the tournament in 68 years. The last time four World Cup matches concluded...weiterlesen »

Assad Trial: Victims Describe Torture Horror Before Vienna Court

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In the trial against two former representatives of the Syrian Assad regime at the Vienna Regional Court, two victims testified on Thursday. They were tortured by the authorities to which the accused belonged....weiterlesen »

Why Iranian fans are protesting their own team at the World Cup with revolution-era flags

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Hundreds of Iranian expatriates protested near the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before their national football team's World Cup opener against New Zealand, waving pre-1979 revolution flags and denouncing...weiterlesen »

30 Years of Donau-Auen National Park: Summer Festival in the Vienna Lobau Invites Families to Discover

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“The Danube-Auen National Park was founded 30 years ago – a milestone for nature conservation in Austria. Celebrate this special anniversary together with the foresters of the City of Vienna and the national...weiterlesen »

The Tartan Army just did something no fans have ever done to Boston bars

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Tens of thousands of Scottish football fans have descended upon Boston, transforming the city into a massive party zone while draining local bars dry of beer ahead of their team's crucial World Cup match...weiterlesen »

UK bans social media for under-16s from Spring 2027 - but not VPNs

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16, set to take effect in Spring 2027. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called it a "big moment for our country" during a Downing...weiterlesen »

Only 7 nations get it: Brazil debuts FIFA's exclusive gold patch for World Cup champions

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Brazil debuts a new gold patch on its uniform when it faces Morocco on Saturday in New Jersey. The patch, featuring the 2026 World Cup symbol, marks a significant visual change introduced by FIFA exclusively...weiterlesen »

2026 World Cup breaks all records with 48 teams, 104 matches across three nations

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an unprecedented format that breaks all previous tournament records. For the first time, 48 nations are competing for the title across three host countries in a massive...weiterlesen »

Australia keeper had 2 days to prepare for World Cup debut - then proved everyone wrong

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Patrick Beach had just two days to prepare for the biggest moment of his life. The 22-year-old goalkeeper made eight crucial saves in his World Cup debut, helping Australia shock Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver...weiterlesen »

Short vs. Kickl

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In the ÖVP, the “Thanks for nothing” that their Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) directed at them in the budget speech runs deep. Secretary General Nico Marchetti took a week to counter in a “Heute”...weiterlesen »

Keeper's howler gifts Mexico World Cup knockout spot - and a date at the Azteca

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mexico has secured its place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara. The victory makes the co-hosts the first team to qualify for the knockout stage and guarantees...weiterlesen »

Burnham faces COVID lockdown allegations hours before crucial Makerfield result - Starmer leadership at stake

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Polls have closed in the Makerfield by-election after voters cast their ballots on Thursday, with results expected early Friday morning in what could become one of the most consequential votes in recent...weiterlesen »

Perfect records collide as Mexico hosts South Korea in World Cup Group A decider

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Mexico and South Korea face off in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group A showdown at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Both teams enter the second round of group play with perfect records, making this matchup a...weiterlesen »

$300 billion for Iran as Trump peace deal lifts sanctions and ends Hormuz blockade

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Vice President JD Vance defended a controversial peace deal with Iran at a Thursday press briefing, as the agreement took effect ending a three-month war and lifting the naval blockade of the Strait...weiterlesen »

Manzambi strikes twice as Switzerland silence critics with commanding 4-1 World Cup win

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Switzerland has secured their first World Cup victory with a commanding 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles. Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as the Swiss overcame a frustrating 74-minute...weiterlesen »

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