Japan's first Black goalkeeper faces Brazil today: Zion Suzuki's journey from racist abuse to World Cup starter

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Zion Suzuki, Japan's 23-year-old goalkeeper, faces Brazil on Monday in the World Cup Round of 32 – a historic moment for the first Black goalkeeper to represent the Japanese national team. Born in Newark,...weiterlesen »

Shipping costs jump 62% to $7,880 as firms race to beat Trump's July tariff deadline

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Shipping container costs have surged to their highest level in two years as companies worldwide rush to stockpile inventory before new US tariffs take effect at the end of July. The price to ship a 40-foot...weiterlesen »

The chip gamble everyone's watching: Can rural Korea attract workers for €1tn plan?

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

South Korea has unveiled a massive 10-year investment plan worth over 1 trillion euros to dominate the artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries. President Lee Jae-myung announced the initiative...weiterlesen »

Deadly shooting rocks World Cup venue in San Jose - but no match was playing

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A shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, left one person dead and another critically injured Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide at the popular entertainment...weiterlesen »

Heart stopped for minutes, now he's coaching Norway at the World Cup

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Twenty-five years after a heart attack nearly killed him, Stale Solbakken is guiding Norway through an emotional World Cup journey marked by dramatic gestures and touching moments. The 58-year-old coach...weiterlesen »

Germany face Paraguay tonight in World Cup knockout - loser goes home

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Germany faces Paraguay today in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Boston. The match kicks off at 10:30 PM Central European time, marking the start of the knockout phase where...weiterlesen »

4.6 million spectators watch World Cup group stage as Messi breaks scoring record at 38

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has shattered attendance records in its group stage, with 4,644,549 spectators from 210 countries and territories watching 72 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico....weiterlesen »

One year left on contract: Barcelona targets Harry Kane as Lewandowski replacement

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Barcelona has contacted Harry Kane's representatives to explore a potential transfer after the World Cup, the Daily Mail reports. The Catalan club is seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and views...weiterlesen »

Two weeks after ceasefire deal, US and Iran agree to stand down in Hormuz

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The United States and Iran have agreed to halt retaliatory strikes after days of escalating attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. Both countries are scheduled to meet Tuesday in Qatar to resume peace talks,...weiterlesen »

Austria Wants to Bring Anthropic to Europe

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Austria is pushing the European Union to examine settling the US company Anthropic within the bloc. In a letter to EU Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, released by the Austrian government, State...weiterlesen »

England's Pickford backs experience and defensive strength as Three Lions face DR Congo in World Cup knockout debut Wednesday

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has expressed confidence ahead of the knockout stages of the World Cup, where the Three Lions will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday. The...weiterlesen »

Saudi football chief resigns after second consecutive World Cup group stage exit

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as president of the Saudi Football Federation on Sunday, taking full responsibility for the national team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup group stage. The decision came...weiterlesen »

The coach who knows Colombia's secrets now stands in their way - Ghana clash set for July 3

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Colombia will face Ghana in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on July 3 in Kansas City, setting up a reunion with former national team coach Carlos Queiroz, who now manages the African side. The Portuguese...weiterlesen »

150,000 asylum cases stuck in limbo as UK recruits public to clear backlog by 2027

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to establish a new Independent Immigration Appeals Authority by late 2027, recruiting hundreds of members of the public as paid adjudicators to tackle...weiterlesen »

King Charles begins Royal Week in Scotland - Ceremony of Keys and investiture honours planned

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles and the Queen have arrived in Scotland for Royal Week, beginning a series of ceremonial engagements at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The monarch will receive a Royal Salute and...weiterlesen »

Shein yanks products worldwide after 'forever chemicals' found in jackets and boots

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Shein has removed clothing items from its global marketplace after tests revealed massive chemical contamination exceeding EU safety limits by up to 12,000 times. Seven out of 18 items tested violated...weiterlesen »

The 'Rolls-Royce' teen unfazed by Messi - now he's ready for Salah

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Lucas Herrington has become the youngest Australian to start a World Cup match, playing against Paraguay at just 18 years old. His performance has already linked him with Barcelona and set expectations...weiterlesen »

9-12 months out: Ugarte's ACL tear derails Manchester United transfer plans

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has torn his anterior cruciate ligament during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain. The 25-year-old faces months on the sidelines after the injury ended his...weiterlesen »

What's really at stake when Germany faces Paraguay - and why one more loss could end it all

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann faces his biggest test yet on Monday when his team takes on Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16 in Foxborough, Boston. It's Germany's first knockout match at a World Cup...weiterlesen »

Wheelchair exit haunts Japan: Kubo highly unlikely for crucial Brazil showdown

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo is highly unlikely to feature in his team's crucial World Cup round of 32 clash against Brazil on Monday due to a knee injury sustained two weeks ago. The Real Sociedad winger...weiterlesen »

Band Aid got VAT exemption in 2014 - so why is Government taxing music charity now?

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Music industry leaders are demanding the UK Government refund VAT charged on charitable ticket contributions meant for grassroots venues and musicians. The Treasury has collected over £1.2 million from...weiterlesen »

How Japan's first-ever Brazil win changed everything ahead of Monday's clash

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's national football coach Hajime Moriyasu has vowed to personally select penalty takers if Monday's World Cup Round of 32 match against Brazil goes to a shootout. The 57-year-old is determined to...weiterlesen »

90+2 minutes: Canada's historic World Cup breakthrough as Eustáquio strikes in stoppage time

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Canada secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday. Captain Stephen Eustáquio scored the winning goal in stoppage time, sparking...weiterlesen »

Trump warns Iran will 'no longer exist' as ceasefire collapses over Strait of Hormuz

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Iran and the United States exchanged fire on Sunday, escalating tensions that threaten to collapse a fragile ceasefire signed just weeks ago. Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting US interests...weiterlesen »

Space telescope completes in 26 hours what would take a ground observatory 2,000 hours

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope has captured the largest and most detailed visible-light image of the Milky Way's galactic bulge, revealing over 60 million stars in just 26 hours. The...weiterlesen »

What Ronaldo told injured Rodrygo backstage - and why the Brazilian called him 'my idol'

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Cristiano Ronaldo offered advice to injured Real Madrid forward Rodrygo during a backstage encounter in Miami on Saturday. The Portuguese star emphasized patience after his fellow footballer opened up...weiterlesen »

Draper returns to Wimbledon with Murray as coach after 7-month injury setback

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Jack Draper returns to Wimbledon on Tuesday after the most difficult year of his career, bringing Andy Murray into his coaching box as he battles back from a brutal injury spell that kept him off court...weiterlesen »

Trump skips all World Cup matches - but expert says he's already won what he wanted

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

A human rights expert has accused FIFA of enabling Donald Trump's political agenda through the World Cup. Nicholas McGeehan, Director of FairSquare, claims Trump and his advisors have already accomplished...weiterlesen »

The striker who missed 4 years through injury just saved Austria with one touch

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Sasa Kalajdzic scored a last-gasp equalizer in the 96th minute to send Austria through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The striker came on as a substitute just seconds earlier and headed home...weiterlesen »

7 consecutive World Cup matches with goals: Messi shatters record held by legends

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into World Cup history on Saturday, scoring a decisive free-kick as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to complete a perfect group stage. The superstar came off the bench and...weiterlesen »

Shamans beat Kane cutout with rosemary on TV - then he breaks England's World Cup record

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Harry Kane scored for England at the 2026 World Cup after Peruvian shamans performed a televised ritual to remove what they claimed was a curse on the striker. The unusual ceremony took place on Peruvian...weiterlesen »

Teammates turned rivals: Why Morocco vs Netherlands is the World Cup's most personal knockout tie

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Morocco and the Netherlands meet Monday in Monterrey for one of the World Cup's most compelling round of 32 clashes — a match charged with historical, social and sporting significance that extends far...weiterlesen »

£50.8 million Man United signing Ugarte suffers torn ACL as Uruguay crash out of World Cup

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a torn cruciate ligament during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain on Friday. The 25-year-old was stretchered off in Guadalajara before halftime and...weiterlesen »

KaiserRequiem

vor 15 Stunden - European News Agency

Volksoper [ENA] “KaiserRequiem” at the Volksoper Wien is a work of rare conceptual coherence and emotional force: a music theatrical ritual that confronts twentieth century catastrophe without either aestheticising...weiterlesen »

Caution, High Voltage!

vor 15 Stunden - European News Agency

Naturhistorische Museum [ENA] The special exhibition “Caution, High Voltage! Electrical Accidents – A Class of Their Own” at Naturhistorisches Museum Wien’s Narrenturm offers a striking and unusually focused...weiterlesen »

Tosca - Pasolinian Rome

vor 15 Stunden - European News Agency

La Monnaie [ENA] La Monnaie’s revival of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca in Rafael R. Villalobos’s production confirms the work’s status as both a perfectly engineered thriller and a disturbingly pliable political...weiterlesen »

From 2002 hero to resignation: Hong Myung-bo's second tenure ends in failure

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Hong Myung-bo has resigned as South Korea's national football coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. The 57-year-old announced his decision at a press conference in Zapopan, Mexico,...weiterlesen »

Three tactical tweaks transformed Brazil - now Japan stands in the way of glory

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil's national team completed its final training session Sunday ahead of a crucial World Cup match against Japan on Monday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to field the same starting lineup for the first...weiterlesen »

How Messi scored 13 of his 18 World Cup goals after turning 35 - and broke Klose's record

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has concluded with a cascade of historic achievements. Lionel Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Germany's Miroslav Klose, while the...weiterlesen »

England's right-back crisis deepens as Quansah twists ankle - can James return in time?

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting defensive crisis after Jarell Quansah became the third right-back to suffer an injury at the World Cup. The setback comes just days before England's round...weiterlesen »

Meloni fires back at Trump: 'Italy will never beg' after photo claim

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A diplomatic alliance has collapsed into public warfare. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump are now engaged in an escalating war of words, with Trump claiming Meloni "begged"...weiterlesen »

Labour says public rejects election - but 48% of voters want one after Starmer quits

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Senior Labour figures have rejected calls for a general election following Keir Starmer's resignation, insisting the party is united behind Andy Burnham as his likely successor. Housing Secretary Steve...weiterlesen »

South Korean president blasts football chief after World Cup exit, orders investigation

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has unleashed sharp criticism of the national football team's coach and the country's football association following the team's early World Cup elimination. He blamed...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - 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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

14 killed as Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes days after critical oil port reopens

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board. The accident occurred at one of the world's most critical oil infrastructure sites, just days after operations...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 23 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

The man in the middle for Brazil vs Japan - and what his record shows

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will officiate the Round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has designated the 44-year-old from Rome for Monday's knockout match in Houston,...weiterlesen »

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

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

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 »

Brazil's World Cup path clears - but Argentina semifinal now looms large

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil has secured a favorable path through the World Cup knockout stages. The team can now only face European powerhouses Germany, France, and Spain in a potential final after all three topped their respective...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 »

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 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Die Zauberflöte

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

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