EU holds first official Taliban talks in Brussels on deportations despite UN gender apartheid warning

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union held its first direct official meeting with Taliban representatives in Brussels on Tuesday to coordinate the deportation of Afghan citizens deemed security risks. The unprecedented contact,...weiterlesen »

These are Vienna's Most Beautiful Outdoor Cafes

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Entscheidung ist gefallen: Wiens beliebteste Schanigärten und Freizeitangebote 2026 stehen fest. Ausgezeichnet wurden unter anderem das Café Hummel, Mayer am Nussberg und das Feel Good Festival. Which...weiterlesen »

Iran's World Cup dream hangs by a thread after controversial Pride Match ends 1-1

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Iran kept their hopes alive for a first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance after drawing 1:1 with Egypt in a controversial "Pride Match" in Seattle. The result means coach Amir Ghalenoei's team must...weiterlesen »

Planning summer travel? The UK warns against trips to Belarus, Russia and other European destinations

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

The UK Foreign Office has issued "do not travel" warnings for multiple countries as British holidaymakers prepare for summer travel. The advisories cite escalating geopolitical tensions and heightened...weiterlesen »

The coach who called himself 'toxic' - now his Uruguay players have had enough

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Marcelo Bielsa's turbulent tenure as Uruguay manager has ended in humiliation. Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in their World Cup Group H finale at Guadalajara Stadium, eliminating the two-time champions from...weiterlesen »

Nation of 550,000 reaches World Cup last 16: Cabo Verde's debut run meets Argentina

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Cabo Verde has made history at the 2026 World Cup, qualifying for the round of 16 in their tournament debut. The small Atlantic nation of 550,000 inhabitants secured their spot after a 0-0 draw against...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo's Portugal faces Colombia as World Cup group stage finale decides last knockout spots

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The World Cup's final group stage matches on Saturday will determine the last spots in the Round of 32, with knockout rounds beginning Sunday after more than two weeks of competition across three countries....weiterlesen »

Cape Verde's 'Granny' stuns Spain, explodes to 16M followers—and faces Messi next

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

A 40-year-old goalkeeper who wasn't a professional until age 25 has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde's Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, led his nation...weiterlesen »

When anti-LGBTQ+ laws meet Pride flags: Egypt-Iran match sparks clash in Seattle

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

A World Cup match between Egypt and Iran turned into a flashpoint over LGBTQ+ rights in Seattle on Friday, as the game coincided with the city's designated Pride match. Both countries criminalize homosexuality,...weiterlesen »

The injury dilemma threatening England's World Cup plans - and Tuchel has no easy fix

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

England faces their final World Cup group game against Panama on Saturday with fitness doubts over two key players. Reece James and Declan Rice both missed training on Thursday, creating selection concerns...weiterlesen »

James ruled out of Panama match as Tuchel awaits clarity on knockout availability

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

England defender Reece James will miss Saturday's crucial World Cup group match against Panama after sustaining a hamstring injury during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Ghana. The 26-year-old FC Chelsea right-back...weiterlesen »

Starmer rebukes Home Secretary and minister after public immigration policy clash

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood clashed with her own minister on Friday, demanding his dismissal after he publicly challenged her immigration plans. But Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected the call...weiterlesen »

EU faces gas supply standoff as major importers refuse to meet 2027 methane rules

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union's new methane regulation is facing a major revolt. Twelve member states, along with the United States, Qatar, and Algeria, are demanding the postponement of rules they warn could jeopardize...weiterlesen »

Harry's children to visit Diana's grave for the first time, report says

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Prince Harry will take his children Archie and Lilibet to visit Princess Diana's grave for the first time during a UK trip next month, according to a report. The visit to Althorp House in Northamptonshire...weiterlesen »

Senegal batters Iraq 5-0, but will it be enough to reach the knockouts for the first time since 2002?

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Senegal crushed Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup group stage match on Friday in Toronto, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time since 2002. The West African nation...weiterlesen »

Three first-half goals from Dembélé seal France's 3-1 win over Norway in Boston

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 3-1 in Boston to secure top spot in World Cup Group I. The French forward struck three times in the first half to clinch the group victory on...weiterlesen »

10 African nations compete as coaches predict World Cup champion 'only matter of time'

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Sébastien Desabre has worked in African football for 15 years. Now, the coach of DR Congo's national team is convinced the continent will produce a World Cup champion. It is only a matter of time, he says,...weiterlesen »

16 goals in 16 World Cup matches: How Mbappé is chasing down Messi's scoring record

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé is closing in on Lionel Messi's World Cup goal-scoring record and could surpass it during the current tournament. The French captain has scored 16 goals in just 16 World Cup matches in two...weiterlesen »

Japan never won a World Cup knockout game - but beat Brazil 3-2 five months ago

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu has expressed his hope to meet Brazilian football legend Zico before facing Brazil in Monday's World Cup clash in Houston. Moriyasu praised Zico's transformative impact on...weiterlesen »

EU slashes energy red tape with auto-approval rule to fast-track renewable projects

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

EU Energy Ministers have agreed to slash bureaucratic red tape for building new energy infrastructure and unlock billions in funding for cross-border electricity connections. The deal, reached today in...weiterlesen »

Croatia needs a win to guarantee a knockout place as 40-year-old Modric hits 201 caps

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Croatia faces Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia in a decisive Group L match that will determine which team advances to the World Cup knockout stage. The Balkan side needs victory to guarantee their place...weiterlesen »

Salzburger Lives Completely Without Electricity Connection

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

70 Solarmodule, Batteriespeicher und Wärmepumpe: Ein Ingenieur aus Salzburg versorgt sein Haus seit Jahren vollständig selbst mit Energie. Nach eigenen Angaben kommt er ganz ohne öffentliches Stromnetz...weiterlesen »

Special Olympics: After Emotional Opening Comes Bitter News

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Nationalen Sommerspiele wurden feierlich eröffnet – doch die Rekordhitze zwingt die Veranstalter zu einem drastischen Schritt. Fünf Outdoor-Bewerbe finden aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht statt. With an...weiterlesen »

Venezuela earthquake death toll more than doubles to 589 as 50,000 remain missing

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have claimed at least 589 lives, with interim president Delcy Rodríguez announcing the sharply increased death toll as international rescue teams mobilize across the...weiterlesen »

Two countries criminalize homosexuality - now they're playing on Pride weekend

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags will be permitted at Friday's World Cup match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, despite objections from both countries. The game has been designated a "Pride Match"...weiterlesen »

"Meet the Makers": Vienna's Siebensternviertel Invites to the Summer Festival

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Musik, Kulinarik, Workshops und Straßenfest-Atmosphäre erwarten Besucherinnen und Besucher am Samstag im Wiener Siebensternviertel. Mit der “Meet the Makers – Summer Session” verwandelt sich das Grätzl...weiterlesen »

Draw secures top spot: England faces eliminated Panama in final group match tomorrow

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

England faces Panama in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match on Saturday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thomas Tuchel's team needs only a draw to secure top position...weiterlesen »

First ever: World Cup hosts Canada forced to cross border for knockout game

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Canada has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. But the achievement comes with an unprecedented twist: the co-hosts will become the first team ever to play a...weiterlesen »

Lidl reserves 10% of interview slots at 50 new UK stores for long-term unemployed - no CV needed

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Lidl is reserving a tenth of all interview slots at its new UK stores for people who have been unemployed for at least six months. The retailer launches the hiring initiative as Britain's job market faces...weiterlesen »

The item in your suitcase causing two plane fires every week

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched an urgent campaign warning passengers about the fire risk from lithium batteries in checked luggage, as over 60 million travelers prepare to fly this summer....weiterlesen »

Battery incidents on UK flights double to 206 - power banks and vapes must go in cabin bags

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK aviation authorities have issued an urgent warning to summer travelers after incidents involving lithium batteries in checked luggage nearly doubled in a single year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...weiterlesen »

Venezuela death toll soars to 235 as Germany deploys rescue dogs - critical 72-hour window

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nearly 50 rescue workers from Germany's Technical Relief Agency (THW) are deploying to Venezuela to search for survivors trapped under rubble after devastating earthquakes. The team departed Friday morning...weiterlesen »

Pulisic nutmegged in final seconds: Turkey stuns US 3-2 after AC Milan star's comeback

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Christian Pulisic returned to the field for the United States in their 3-2 loss to Turkey on Thursday night, showing promising signs of readiness just days before the World Cup knockout stage begins. The...weiterlesen »

Scotland's World Cup hopes at 5% after finishing 8th in third-place rankings

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scotland's World Cup dream is hanging by a thread after finishing third in Group C. The team now faces an agonizing wait to see if other results will be enough to secure one of eight spots available for...weiterlesen »

55 matches for Arsenal, now five more for England - can Rice's body hold up?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Declan Rice has completed his "liberation mission" at Arsenal by winning the Premier League and now aims to lead England to their first World Cup title in 60 years. The midfielder has emerged as a pivotal...weiterlesen »

First Hosts Pull the Ripcord Due to Record Heat

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die angekündigte Rekordhitze hat erste Folgen für Wiens Gastronomie. Ein Traditionslokal sperrt seinen Schanigarten aus Sicherheitsgründen zu – Gäste werden ins klimatisierte Restaurant gebeten. The announced...weiterlesen »

Paraguay emerges as overwhelming favorite to face Germany - but two others still possible

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany's potential opponents for the World Cup round of 16 have narrowed to three teams, with Paraguay emerging as the overwhelming favorite. After the Group E winners secured their knockout spot, the...weiterlesen »

World Cup breaks goal record as Trusty scores 173rd tournament strike

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Auston Trusty has broken the World Cup scoring record with his goal against Turkey. The American scored in the third minute at Los Angeles Stadium, netting the tournament's 173rd goal and surpassing the...weiterlesen »

What Iran and Egypt coaches won't discuss - and why Seattle's Pride Match creates tension

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The coaches of Iran and Egypt's national football teams have declined to discuss the "Pride Match" designation for their World Cup game in Seattle, stating their sole focus is on football. Both countries...weiterlesen »

Japan's giant-killing run continues - Brazil next after wins over Germany, Spain and England

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after the Asian side secured second place in Group F with a 1-1 draw against Sweden on Thursday. The match is scheduled for Monday, December...weiterlesen »

Nein, J.D. Vance hat nicht den Papst belehrt [premium]

vor einem Tag - Die Presse

Kritik, die (absichtlich) missversteht, schwächt nur die Kritik: Über das Buch „Communion“ des US-Vizepräsidenten, das in erster Linie nicht politisches Kalkül, sondern persönliches Bekenntnis ist. Neben...weiterlesen »

Senegal vs Iraq: Desperate survival battle as both teams fight to avoid World Cup exit

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Senegal and Iraq face off in a desperate battle for World Cup survival on Friday in Toronto. Both teams sit bottom of Group I with zero points after two defeats each, needing a convincing victory to keep...weiterlesen »

VAR controversy: Brazil demands referee Ramos not officiate future matches

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Brazilian Football Confederation has formally complained to FIFA about the refereeing during Brazil's World Cup victory over Scotland. The organization contests the VAR's decision to disallow a goal...weiterlesen »

Pulisic benched as US rests nine starters in Turkey clash with knockout spot secured

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States kept Christian Pulisic on the bench and started nine fresh players in their final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday night in Inglewood, California. With knockout qualification...weiterlesen »

France face Norway with coach Deschamps at his mother's funeral

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France faces Norway on Friday in Foxborough with a deeply personal mission: honoring their absent coach Didier Deschamps, who returned home following his mother's death. The 2026 World Cup group stage...weiterlesen »

Ecuador coach climbs barriers to kiss wife after stunning Germany upset sends team through

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ecuador's coach Sebastián Beccacece climbed over stadium barriers and into the stands to kiss his wife after his team secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday. The win at MetLife Stadium...weiterlesen »

Paraguay must win to advance - Australia needs just a draw in World Cup decider

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australia and Paraguay face off in a winner-takes-all clash in Santa Clara that will decide who advances directly to the World Cup knockout stage. Both teams enter the final Group D match with three points,...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? South America just swept Europe 4-0 at the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South American teams have delivered a dominant performance against their European counterparts at the 2026 World Cup, winning all four direct confrontations in the group stage. The perfect 4-0 record challenges...weiterlesen »

Japan needs just a draw to advance, Sweden must win - World Cup Group F decider in Dallas

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Japan and Sweden face off in a decisive Group F showdown at the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Dallas. The match, scheduled for 6 PM local time at the AT&T Stadium, will determine which team advances...weiterlesen »

Tornado warnings force World Cup fans to evacuate Kansas City Stadium mid-match prep

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Severe weather forced World Cup fans to evacuate their seats at Kansas City Stadium on Thursday as tornado warnings swept through the area ahead of the Tunisia vs Netherlands match. Stadium staff directed...weiterlesen »

At 39, Messi just made World Cup history - and the knockout stage hasn't even started

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The FIFA World Cup has reached its halfway point with 54 of 104 matches played. The tournament is delivering record attendance, historic scoring rates, and standout performances from football's biggest...weiterlesen »

Germany wins group but faces knockout disadvantage: Under 2 days prep time

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has criticized the World Cup's scheduling structure, arguing that winning their group has placed his team at a disadvantage heading into the knockout stages....weiterlesen »

Canada forced to leave home despite co-hosting World Cup - team's emotional farewell letter

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Canada's national soccer team has bid an emotional farewell to home fans as they relocate to the United States for the remainder of the Women's World Cup. The co-host nation sent a public thank-you letter...weiterlesen »

18 goals and counting - how Messi just made Argentina the World Cup favorite

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina has emerged as a top contender to win the 2026 World Cup, with prediction models showing dramatically increased chances following Lionel Messi's stellar performances in the group stage. Opta...weiterlesen »

982 days, one knee injury, four World Cups - Neymar joins Pelé and Cafu as a Brazil legend

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Neymar returned to the Brazilian national team after nearly three years, making an emotional World Cup debut in Brazil's commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Thursday. The 34-year-old footballer entered...weiterlesen »

Scotland boss slammed after storming out of BBC interview: 'Who do you think you are?'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has drawn fierce criticism after abruptly walking out of a BBC interview following his team's crushing 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami on Thursday. The loss leaves Scotland...weiterlesen »

Haaland shrugs off Mbappé showdown: 'France will probably beat us and win it all'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland clash Friday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as France faces Norway to decide Group I at the 2026 World Cup. Both strikers have scored four goals in two matches and are chasing...weiterlesen »

Kilmarnock manager tells BBC writer to 'stick to egg chasing' after Brazil defeat criticism

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A furious on-air clash erupted on BBC Radio between Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann and BBC chief sports writer Tom English after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil. The four-minute argument saw...weiterlesen »

£8 family seating charge axed as Ryanair bows to competition watchdog pressure

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ryanair has changed its family seating policy after the UK's competition watchdog launched an investigation into whether the airline was breaking consumer law by charging parents to sit with their children....weiterlesen »

Vacation with Children? This Document Can Prevent Trouble

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wer mit Kindern ins Ausland reist, sollte nicht nur an Reisepass und Tickets denken. Die Notariatskammer empfiehlt eine Reisevollmacht – in einigen Ländern ist sie sogar vorgeschrieben. With the start...weiterlesen »

Turkey demands World Cup replay after player wore referee's lost watch during match

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Turkey has asked FIFA to replay their 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay after a 1-0 defeat eliminated them from the tournament. FIFA has rejected the request. The Turkish Football Federation based...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup matches in a Times Square glass booth

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two Americans are living the dream job many sports fans fantasize about. Austin Franklin and Kevin Akoto are being paid $50,000 each to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup from a glass booth in...weiterlesen »

Raducanu's Wimbledon path could include the returning Williams and former champions

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

At least 18 British tennis players have secured direct entry into the main singles draws at Wimbledon, with Emma Raducanu facing a potentially treacherous path as the tournament draw approaches Friday....weiterlesen »

Up to 40 Degrees: Vienna Family Pools Open Earlier

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Die angekündigte Hitzewelle sorgt für eine kurzfristige Änderung: Wiens Familienbäder öffnen ab Samstag bereits um 10 Uhr statt erst am Nachmittag. Grund sind Temperaturen von bis zu 40 Grad. The upcoming...weiterlesen »

France coach leaves World Cup for mother's funeral in his final tournament after 14 years

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

France's national football coach Didier Deschamps has left the 2026 World Cup tournament to attend his mother's funeral, leaving his team to face Norway without him on Friday in a crucial group stage match....weiterlesen »

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