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500,000 people, zero World Cup experience - now Cabo Verde takes on Messi's Argentina

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Cabo Verde faces Argentina in a David vs. Goliath clash at the 2026 World Cup on July 3 in Miami. The smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage takes on the reigning champions in the Round of 32,...weiterlesen »

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Scotland's World Cup dream ends - and the King has a message about England

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King Charles has offered his "sincere commiserations" to Scotland's football team after they were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The monarch's message came via the Royal Family's social media accounts...weiterlesen »

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic visibly emotional as father's homeland Bosnia reaches World Cup knockout stage

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic became visibly emotional while watching Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. The moment held deep personal...weiterlesen »

From being rejected by US Soccer to Canada hero: How Marsch turned anger into World Cup success

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Jesse Marsch is returning to the United States for Canada's World Cup knockout match against South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday — and the American coach expects an unfriendly reception. Marsch has spent...weiterlesen »

$871 million prize pool makes 2026 World Cup the richest in history

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has set a new record for World Cup prize money in 2026, allocating $871 million to participating teams. The tournament, currently underway across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has concluded...weiterlesen »

50,000 penalties analyzed: Messi below average, first-kick advantage a myth

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Scientific research on penalty kicks has debunked common beliefs and revealed insights that could decide the World Cup 2026 championship. With the tournament entering its knockout stages and an additional...weiterlesen »

400+ Al Fayed abuse claims but Met interviewed just 4 people in 19 months

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Survivors of abuse by the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have filed complaints with a police watchdog over how the Metropolitan Police handled their allegations. The Independent Office for Police...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup defies critics with record crowds and 98% stadium capacity

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The expanded 48-team World Cup has defied pessimistic predictions and become a global phenomenon, drawing record crowds and passionate fan engagement across host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico. Despite...weiterlesen »

$1 trillion AI spending spree could trigger investment bust, warns global banking watchdog

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

The Bank for International Settlements has warned that the massive AI spending spree by tech giants could trigger a damaging "investment bust" that threatens global financial stability. The warning comes...weiterlesen »

Zero minutes played: Davies finally available as Canada enter World Cup knockouts

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Canada captain Alphonso Davies is ready to play in Sunday's World Cup knockout match against South Africa, head coach Jesse Marsch announced. The 25-year-old left back has not played a single minute in...weiterlesen »

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Cape Verde breaks 68-year record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the smallest nation by population to ever reach the knockout stage of a men's World Cup. The island nation of roughly 500,000 inhabitants secured...weiterlesen »

Four shot in Brockton as Cape Verde celebration turns violent for third time

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Four people were shot in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Friday night as Cape Verdean fans celebrated their team's historic qualification for the World Cup knockout stages. The shooting occurred shortly before...weiterlesen »

AI boom drives memory crisis beyond 2030 as MacBook prices surge 400 euros and consoles double

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A Micron executive has revealed that Apple contributed to the global memory shortage through aggressive pricing strategies, according to reports. The disclosure comes as the tech industry grapples with...weiterlesen »

Ryan Mendes played all World Cup matches while a rape investigation was underway in Auckland

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Ryan Mendes, captain of Cape Verde's national football team at the 2026 World Cup, is being investigated by New Zealand police for alleged rape. A Brazilian woman who worked as an interpreter for the team...weiterlesen »

Rangnick dismisses fix claims as Austria-Algeria decider will set Spain's World Cup opponent

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Spain secured their place in the World Cup's knockout stage and will face either Austria or Algeria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, at 9:00 PM Spanish time in Los Angeles. The opponent will be...weiterlesen »

Messi is one goal from breaking a 56-year World Cup record no one has touched

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi stands one goal away from World Cup history. The Argentine has equaled the record for scoring in six consecutive World Cup matches, matching a feat achieved only by Just Fontaine in 1958 and...weiterlesen »

$30,000 tickets: Colombia-Portugal becomes most expensive World Cup match ever

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Tonight's World Cup clash between Colombia and Portugal in Miami has become the tournament's most expensive match to attend, with ticket prices soaring to unprecedented levels. The Group K decider at Hard...weiterlesen »

Iran's inflation hits 88.6% as war and sanctions push food prices to double in one month

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's annual inflation rate surged to 88.6% in June, a dramatic acceleration driven by the ongoing war and compounded by long-standing sanctions that have crippled the country's economy. Food prices more...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Panini World Cup stickers selling out globally as rare Messi could hit $200,000

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Panini World Cup stickers have become one of the tournament's hottest commodities, with stores worldwide selling out and backorders potentially not shipping until after the final. The iconic collectible...weiterlesen »

Iran on brink of historic World Cup knockout - but Saturday's results could end dream

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's national football team left a powerful handwritten message in their Seattle locker room after their final World Cup group match, calling for fair play and respect over winning at any cost. The letter...weiterlesen »

$1 trillion AI spending spree collides with trillion-dollar market crash this week

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Artificial intelligence spending is fueling a massive investment boom that's reshaping the U.S. economy and global markets. Major developers are on track to invest over $1 trillion in 2026 for computer...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Scaloni benches Messi after 5-goal haul in two matches

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has made a historic decision to bench Lionel Messi for the team's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan on Sunday. It marks the first time in 20 years that the...weiterlesen »

Croatia needs a draw vs Ghana to survive, DR Congo chases historic knockout debut

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Twenty-eight teams have secured their spots in the World Cup's round of 16, leaving four qualification places still up for grabs. With most group stage matches concluded, several third-placed teams face...weiterlesen »

Five Eyes warns AI-powered cyberattacks only months away from reality

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The intelligence alliance Five Eyes has issued a rare joint warning that advanced AI models capable of destructive cyberattacks are only months away from development. The alliance comprising the United...weiterlesen »

2,800 cars queue to leave Crimea for fuel as Ukraine's isolation strategy intensifies

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russian authorities declared a state of emergency in Crimea on Friday following weeks of intensified Ukrainian drone attacks that have crippled the peninsula's infrastructure and fuel supplies. The measure,...weiterlesen »

Vasarely and Adrian - Dynamic Grids

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Albertina Modern [ENA] The ALBERTINA MODERN’s exhibition Vasarely & Adrian. Dynamic Grids is a rigorously curated and visually exhilarating encounter between two major pioneers of Op Art and media art,...weiterlesen »

53,000 jobs at risk as EU's PFAS ban threatens 93% of medicines

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European pharmaceutical industry has issued a stark warning that a proposed EU-wide ban on PFAS chemicals could eliminate up to 53,000 jobs and threaten the production of thousands of essential medicines....weiterlesen »

Wait, was that Haaland? Channing Tatum fools fans at World Cup in Nike stunt

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Hollywood star Channing Tatum blended into the crowd at Norway's World Cup match against France on Friday, dressed as Norwegian striker Erling Haaland complete with blonde wig and No. 9 jersey. The 46-year-old...weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch World Cup in Times Square glass cube - but it's more exhausting than expected

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two football fans are living out a dream job that millions would envy: Austin Franklin, 29, and Kevin Akoto, 26, are each being paid $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Their unusual...weiterlesen »

Algeria-Austria World Cup clash revives 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' scandal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Algeria and Austria meet Saturday night in Kansas City with a place in the World Cup's round of 16 at stake. The match carries profound historical weight — 44 years after a controversial game in Gijón...weiterlesen »

The climate threat economists fear most - and it hits your wallet every year from 2035

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Extreme weather conditions could trigger a significant rise in global inflation starting in 2035, according to a new study. Researchers predict that heat and droughts alone may push prices up by 0.3 to...weiterlesen »

£50m Man United reserve with just 8 starts suffers serious knee injury - and now he can't even leave

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee injury during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain on Friday, casting doubt over his expected summer transfer. The 25-year-old was...weiterlesen »

3-0 Brazil defeat leaves Scotland needing three improbable results to reach last 32

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in their history are hanging by a thread after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. The loss has pushed them outside the...weiterlesen »

920 dead, 50,000 missing as Venezuela earthquakes prompt UK rescue mission

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed deep sadness over devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 920 people and injured thousands more. The UK has dispatched a 68-member search...weiterlesen »

The asteroid event that won't happen again until 2133 - and how to see it tonight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A giant asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in 400 years today, passing by at a safe distance of 2.56 million kilometers. The European Space Agency confirms there is no collision risk, but...weiterlesen »

Die Zauberflöte

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Wiener Staatsoper [ENA] Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Wiener Staatsoper remains one of the most compelling examples of how a familiar masterpiece can be made newly alive through thoughtful theatrical...weiterlesen »

A myth examined, not celebrated

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Scala Wien [ENA] “Der Bockerer” at Theater Scala, produced by theater zum Fürchten and staged by Bruno Max, proves that this oft beloved Viennese classic can still unsettle an audience when its sentimentality...weiterlesen »

Some Like It Hot

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Rosenburg [ENA] “Sugar – Manche mögen’s heiß” at the Sommernachtskomödie Rosenburg promises to be exactly what a summer musical comedy should be: brisk, glamorous, and just subversive enough to smuggle...weiterlesen »

What made the 48-team World Cup work - and it wasn't the football stars

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 48-team World Cup's preliminary round proved entertaining despite initial criticism, delivering viral moments that captivated fans beyond the main stars. Referee announcements became internet sensations,...weiterlesen »

Iran captain accuses FIFA of wanting team out as visa chaos forces Mexico base

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's captain Mehdi Taremi has accused FIFA and World Cup organizers of wanting his team eliminated from the tournament. Following a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle on Friday, Taremi said the team believes...weiterlesen »

Tuchel defends Rashford bench role and squad choices ahead of crucial Panama clash

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical approach and squad selections ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Panama, dismissing criticism that emerged after a frustrating goalless...weiterlesen »

At 18 his world ended when his brother died. Now Williams plays 66th match for him

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will step onto the pitch Sunday at the Inglewood World Cup Stadium carrying more than just his team's hopes. The 34-year-old captain dedicates his 66th international...weiterlesen »

Ten changes, no Haaland: Norway's coach bets knockout hopes on rested stars vs Ivory Coast

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken made a controversial strategic decision that shocked thousands of traveling fans: he benched star players Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard for the World Cup group stage...weiterlesen »

First time in 4 tries: South Africa breaks through to face Canada in knockout debut

vor einem Tag - upday.com

South Africa and Canada will face off in the first confirmed knockout match of the 2026 World Cup. The teams secured their spots as runners-up in Groups A and B respectively, setting up a clash on June...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

100+ companies including Fortune 500 firms regain access to Claude Mythos 5 after government U-turn

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US government has authorized Anthropic to release its advanced AI model Claude Mythos 5 to a limited group of "trusted partners," two weeks after forcing the company to shut down access to its most...weiterlesen »

Starmer rebukes Home Secretary and minister after public immigration policy clash

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

103 jailed on terror charges before NATO summit - among them: environmentalists including an 80-year-old

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Turkish authorities have placed 103 people in pre-trial detention on terrorism-related charges following mass arrests ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. Human rights organizations have sharply criticized...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

ÖBB Warn: Heat Could Slow Down Train Traffic

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Die extreme Hitzewelle könnte in den kommenden Tagen auch den Bahnverkehr beeinträchtigen. Die ÖBB rechnen mit möglichen Verspätungen und empfehlen, nicht notwendige Fahrten nach Möglichkeit zu verschieben....weiterlesen »

29 million interactions: Anthropic accuses Alibaba of massive AI theft campaign

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The AI company Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of a massive illegal campaign to extract capabilities from its artificial intelligence software Claude. Between late April and early June,...weiterlesen »

Planning summer days out? Theme parks, cinemas and Happy Meals just got cheaper

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The UK government launched a major summer savings scheme today, slashing VAT on family activities from 20% to 5% in a bid to ease cost of living pressures. The "Great British Summer Savings" initiative...weiterlesen »

Switzerland: Europe’s deeptech powerhouse

vor einem Tag - VentureCapital Magazin

Claudia Jehle, EDA Bildnachweis: Claudia Jehle, EDA . The 2026 European Deep Tech Report, published by Lakestar, Walden Catalyst, and Dealroom, places Switzerland at the top of Europe’s deep tech landscape....weiterlesen »