Three-minute breaks every match - even in air-conditioned...

Three-minute breaks every match - even in air-conditioned stadiums. Why FIFA won't budge

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is defending controversial hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they improve game intensity and player welfare despite widespread criticism from fans...weiterlesen »

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Europe's double trap: Flooded by Chinese tech exports while dependent on U.S. software

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Economists are warning of a new economic phenomenon called "China Shock 2.0" that threatens to displace the U.S. as the world's foremost technology power and inflict similar damage on Europe. The warning...weiterlesen »

China's LineShine supercomputer hits 2.2 exaflops with zero US tech - ends decade of American dominance

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

A Chinese supercomputer has seized the title of world's most powerful computer, ending a decade of US dominance in high-performance computing. The machine, called LineShine, achieved a breakthrough performance...weiterlesen »

Germany advances to World Cup knockouts—but won't know opponent until day before kickoff

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Germany has qualified for the World Cup Round of 32 as group winners. The team will face a third-placed opponent on Monday at 10:30 PM in Boston. But their exact opponent won't be confirmed until Sunday...weiterlesen »

€73,000 in payments: Former EU commissioner wanted in corruption scandal

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Belgian authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos, the former EU Commissioner for Migration, as part of the ongoing Qatargate corruption investigation. Greek authorities...weiterlesen »

Under 15? UAE blocks your social media - platforms have 12 months to comply or face ban

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

The United Arab Emirates has banned social media use for anyone under 15 years old, becoming the first Arab nation to implement such a restriction. The move places the UAE among a growing number of countries...weiterlesen »

Murder Investigations Against Former Employee After Questionable Deaths at Vienna Clinic

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The accused is at liberty. As Ziska reported, due to the current evidence, there is neither an urgent suspicion nor grounds for arrest at present. “We are pursuing the matter comprehensively and thoroughly,”...weiterlesen »

58 departments now on red alert as heatwave shuts Louvre, Eiffel Tower

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

France is grappling with a deadly heatwave that has killed at least 40 people and shattered temperature records across the country. The crisis has forced the closure of iconic landmarks and triggered the...weiterlesen »

Taiwan vows never to surrender as China sends advanced carrier through the strait

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, one day after Taiwan launched a five-day military exercise simulating responses to a potential...weiterlesen »

Scotland orders urgent rates review as some businesses hit with 500% hikes

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The Scottish Government has commissioned an independent review into business rates hikes that saw some firms facing increases of nearly 500%. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth announced the move on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

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Why There Is No "Heat-Free" at Austria's Schools

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In practice, schools handle temperatures occasionally exceeding 30 degrees in classrooms differently. Sometimes classes are moved to the basement or cooler rooms, or class time is spent outdoors. In the...weiterlesen »

Viennese "Electricity Death Museum" Revived in the Viennese Narrenturm

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Of course, this is also advised against in the literal sense in the year 2026 – although the frequency of severe electrical accidents has significantly decreased in recent decades, also due to protective...weiterlesen »

Vienna Approaching 40 Degrees: Heatwave Reaches Its Peak on Sunday

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The current heatwave in Austria is intensifying further. According to Geosphere Austria, the preliminary peak of the extraordinary heat is expected on Sunday. Particularly in the east of the country, temperatures...weiterlesen »

NEOS for Higher Retirement Age, Clear No from SPÖ

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Gasser referred to the announcement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to fully implement the proposals of the local pension commission. This aims to – among other steps – link the retirement age,...weiterlesen »

Viennese Drug Ring Busted: Suspect Arrested in Hungary

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

After intensive investigations, officers from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center East branch, tracked down a 30-year-old Bosnian national. The man is suspected of having dealt with narcotics...weiterlesen »

Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2026 in Mumbai as 75 finalists protect 1.4 million km² of land

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Prince William has declared himself "more optimistic than ever" about the planet's environmental future as he unveiled major progress from his Earthshot Prize initiative and challenged global business...weiterlesen »

For Karner, a Large-Scale Amnesty is Out of the Question

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Sporrer had planned to enable the release of 500 inmates in a one-time action to relieve the prisons. According to her plans, prisoners with an unconditional sentence of up to five years would be eligible....weiterlesen »

SPÖ wants to "organize instead of divide" on summer tour

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The representatives of the federal government will not appear “as a closed block,” but will mingle alone or in pairs among the people, for example at the Donauinselfest, the Korneuburg summer festival,...weiterlesen »

The AI threat timeline just collapsed: What cyber experts say is coming in months

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued an urgent warning that advanced artificial intelligence models capable of launching devastating cyberattacks against governments and businesses are only months...weiterlesen »

Up to 35 Degrees in Vienna Classrooms: Criticism of Holiday Debate

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Amidst a heatwave, the situation in Vienna’s schools is causing criticism. The FSG compulsory school representation reports high temperatures in numerous classrooms and sees regular teaching as significantly...weiterlesen »

Blood Donations in Heat "Harmless and Even Urgently Needed"

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

“Donating blood is possible and safe even at high temperatures, as long as you feel physically well and drink plenty – but this applies before every donation anyway,” said Gänsdorfer. Those who already...weiterlesen »

Also Premium Brands Included: Poor Conclusion for All-Season Tires in ÖAMTC Test

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

As the ÖAMTC announced in a release on Tuesday, the test shows that the brand name alone does not guarantee balanced performance. Additionally, some manufacturers do not offer their latest models in the...weiterlesen »

Trump slams Starmer as 'not Winston Churchill' over refusal to back US in Iran war

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump has sharply criticized Keir Starmer following the outgoing British Prime Minister's resignation, accusing him of failing to support the US in the Iran war and politically damaging himself...weiterlesen »

Dollar hits one-year high as markets price in 90% chance of Fed rate hike

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. dollar surged to a one-year high on Tuesday, driven by investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year. The dollar index (DXY) climbed to 101.186 in early European...weiterlesen »

Parsifal

vor 11 Stunden - European News Agency

Wiener FestWochen [ENA] Richard Wagner’s Parsifal at the Wiener Festwochen presents itself not merely as an opera performance, but as a total theatrical experience: solemn, visionary, and unsettlingly...weiterlesen »

Two children found dead in car as France shatters heat records in deadly heatwave

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

An exceptional heatwave is gripping Europe, breaking temperature records and claiming lives across the continent. France recorded its hottest day in history on Monday as two young children were found dead...weiterlesen »

How to Repel Ants in the Lawn Without Chemicals

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Many garden owners are familiar with the problem: suddenly numerous small mounds of earth appear on the lawn. Ants, particularly the yellow meadow ant, are often responsible. The insects can quickly spread...weiterlesen »

Three extra years without insulin: NHS approves first drug to delay type 1 diabetes

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

The NHS in England and Wales has approved teplizumab, the world's first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by up to three years. The immunotherapy gives children and young people precious...weiterlesen »

How France stayed focused through endless wait - then crushed Iraq 3-0

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

France secured a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a World Cup match that will be remembered for its extraordinary 2-hour-11-minute interruption caused by severe thunderstorms in Philadelphia. The delay, which...weiterlesen »

Can the US actually win the World Cup? Zlatan says yes - and the team believes it too

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The United States men's national team has earned a powerful endorsement from Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who declared the hosts capable of winning their first World Cup. Asked by Fox presenter...weiterlesen »

One goal difference separates France and Norway ahead of Friday's World Cup showdown

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

France and Norway will face off Friday in Boston to determine the winner of Group I at the World Cup. Both teams have already secured qualification for the knockout stage with perfect records, but France...weiterlesen »

Months, not years: Intelligence agencies issue rare warning on AI cyber threat

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance have issued a rare joint warning that advanced artificial intelligence models capable of threatening governments and businesses are only months away. The...weiterlesen »

China strikes back at Pentagon, bans exports to US rare earth producers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

China has imposed export controls on two US rare earth producers, escalating tensions over critical minerals just days after the Group of Seven nations agreed to reduce their dependence on Chinese supplies....weiterlesen »

Germany's historic Lithuania deployment hits recruitment snag—conscription on standby

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany is preparing to conscript soldiers for its new Lithuania-based tank brigade if voluntary recruitment falls short. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed during a troop exercise that while 90...weiterlesen »

Vienna Declares War on Short-Term Rentals

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The city of Vienna is planning the next step in the fight against the loss of housing due to short-term rentals. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced plans to significantly tighten the rules for platforms...weiterlesen »

Life-threatening heat hits UK: What the 30-minute emergency rule means for you

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a rare red heat health alert as the country braces for extreme temperatures reaching up to 38C this week. The alert, only the second of its kind since the system...weiterlesen »

$100m in ads: Why FIFA's World Cup water breaks happen even in air-conditioned stadiums

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has mandated three-minute hydration breaks in every World Cup match this summer, sparking fierce backlash from players, coaches and fans who question whether the measure truly protects player health...weiterlesen »

76 French-born players represent other nations at World Cup - more than any country

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Seventy-six players born in France are representing other nations at the 2026 World Cup. This extraordinary figure highlights France's global influence on football, extending far beyond its own national...weiterlesen »

650,000 Euros Missing: Plumber in Custody

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Investigators of Vienna’s economic crime unit have uncovered a suspected multi-million euro fraud. At the center of the investigation is a 31-year-old Austrian who, along with other suspects, is believed...weiterlesen »

This Summer Habit Can Become Dangerous at the Wheel

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With rising temperatures, a habit returns that traffic experts view critically. Many drivers get into their cars directly after visiting the pool or lake wearing flip-flops, bathing slippers, or even barefoot....weiterlesen »

Footballer plans to leave World Cup for birth - presenter calls it 'disgusting moment'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A French TV presenter has been suspended after calling childbirth a "disgusting moment" where fathers are "useless" – sparking outrage over Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku's plan to leave the World Cup...weiterlesen »

£1.5bn hit as Britain braces for 39C heatwave that could shatter 1976 record

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Britain is bracing for an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 39C and potentially break the June record of 35.6C set in 1976. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme...weiterlesen »

Undav's 94th-minute winner sends Germany through as Group E champions

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday, guaranteeing their place in the World Cup Round of 16 as Group E winners. Substitute Deniz Undav emerged as the...weiterlesen »