Holidays Begin: Here It Gets Really Tight on Austria's Roads

vor einer Stunde - Volarberg Online

Zum Ferienbeginn in Ostösterreich erwartet der ÖAMTC noch keinen großen Reiseverkehr. Die längsten Staus kommen erst in den nächsten Wochen – vor allem Richtung Süden. With the start of the holidays in...weiterlesen »

This open-air cinema is the perfect summer outing

vor einer Stunde - Volarberg Online

Filme unter freiem Himmel, Cocktails bei Sonnenuntergang und aktuelle Blockbuster: Das Autokino bei Groß-Enzersdorf startet mit einem neuen Sommerprogramm – und heißt auch Gäste ohne Auto willkommen. Movie...weiterlesen »

Can Mané and Doku finally score? Star forwards face make-or-break World Cup test

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Sadio Mané and Jérémy Doku face a critical test on Wednesday. The two star attackers have struggled to find their scoring touch at the World Cup and need to deliver when Senegal and Belgium clash in the...weiterlesen »

Ocean temps hit 21°C on solstice, smashing records as El Niño begins

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Global ocean surface temperatures have shattered records for the summer solstice. On June 21, the Copernicus Climate Change Service measured 20.86°C, exceeding the previous highs from 2023 (20.83°C) and...weiterlesen »

FIFA's anti-time-wasting rules transform World Cup - 72 matches, near-total compliance

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, has declared new anti-time-wasting rules introduced at the 2026 World Cup a resounding success. The measures have dramatically transformed the pace of matches...weiterlesen »

Five million fans and counting: World Cup shatters 1994 record with month still to go

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record, surpassing five million spectators during the round of 32 match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday. The...weiterlesen »

80,000 fans wait at sold-out Azteca as storm delays Mexico's first knockout match - no new kickoff time

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

A severe thunderstorm has forced the postponement of the World Cup round of 32 match between co-host Mexico and Ecuador at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. The game, originally scheduled to kick off at 7:00...weiterlesen »

What UK regulators demanded that killed the Getty-Shutterstock mega-merger

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Getty Images has terminated its planned $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators demanded the sale of a key business unit as a condition for approval. The image licensing giants announced...weiterlesen »

England's penalty secret: How FA program turned shootout failures into 3-out-of-4 wins

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Thomas Tuchel has England's national team training penalty shootouts using a scientific program developed by the Football Association eight years ago. The approach focuses on decision-making, determination,...weiterlesen »

Tuchel warns of 'tight football' against DR Congo after shock tournament exits

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

England manager Thomas Tuchel has warned fans against expecting glamorous football in Wednesday's World Cup round of 32 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta. His cautious approach comes as recent tournament...weiterlesen »

Mbappé hits 18 World Cup goals - just one behind Messi's all-time record

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday, securing their place in the World Cup Round of 16 with a dominant performance at MetLife Stadium in New York. The victory showcased...weiterlesen »

Koeman quits Netherlands after Morocco penalty heartbreak ends World Cup dream

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Ronald Koeman resigned as coach of the Netherlands national team on Tuesday, ending his second tenure following the team's painful elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch crashed out in the Round...weiterlesen »

The World Cup record Mbappé just claimed - and why Messi is next

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Kylian Mbappé has set a new record as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup knockout matches. The French forward scored against Sweden in Tuesday's Round of 16 match, taking his total to nine goals...weiterlesen »

Warren Buffett suspends $1bn Gates Foundation donation over Epstein ties review

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Warren Buffett has suspended his annual billion-dollar donation to the Gates Foundation for the first time in nearly two decades. The 95-year-old investor is awaiting results from an independent review...weiterlesen »

Haaland scores 86th-minute winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to reach World Cup last 16

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Norway secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday evening, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal four minutes from time. The win marks Norway's first...weiterlesen »

Germany's spy agencies demand new powers as Russia threat escalates and extremism surges

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Germany's intelligence agencies are undergoing a fundamental transformation from passive observers to active defenders. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Sinan Selen, President of the Federal Office...weiterlesen »

33% chance of July rate hike as ECB officials clash over Iran war inflation impact

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

European Central Bank officials have warned that inflation will remain significantly above target despite falling oil prices, signaling heightened vigilance at their annual forum in Sintra, Portugal. The...weiterlesen »

Traveller from Ebola-affected country sparks emergency lockdown at Glasgow hospital

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

A unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow was locked down Tuesday morning after a patient presented with suspected Ebola symptoms. The individual had recently traveled from an Ebola-affected...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Norway's first knockout game in 26 years - and Haaland just won it

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Antonio Nusa's stunning curling strike and Erling Haaland's late winner sent Norway into the World Cup round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Dallas. The win marks Norway's first appearance...weiterlesen »

UN chief warns UNRWA faces collapse as $100m deficit threatens aid for 5.9 million Palestinian refugees

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued an urgent appeal for financial support for the UN's Palestinian aid agency UNRWA, warning that the organization faces a $100 million deficit and can no...weiterlesen »

The World Cup minnow planning to honor Messi - then beat him 1-0

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde's president has made a bold prediction ahead of his country's historic World Cup clash with Argentina on Friday in Miami. José Maria Neves told the BBC he believes Cape Verde will defeat the...weiterlesen »

What's fueling Europe's best stock quarter in 5 years - and why tech just beat Wall Street

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

European stocks closed Tuesday with their strongest quarterly performance in over five years, capping a remarkable period driven by surging technology shares and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle...weiterlesen »

Bailey defends Bank of England after his own chief economist warns on inflation risks

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has defended the central bank against accusations of complacency over inflation, responding to public warnings from his own chief economist. Bailey told CNBC he was...weiterlesen »

70% possession wasn't enough: How Morocco's new generation stunned the Netherlands at World Cup

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Morocco has cemented its status as a global football power after advancing to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The sixth-ranked team defeated the Netherlands 1-1 (3-2 on penalties), demonstrating...weiterlesen »

Neville slams England over right-back crisis: "This was entirely foreseeable"

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

England faces a defensive crisis ahead of their World Cup round of 32 clash with DR Congo on Wednesday, with both specialist right-backs ruled out through injury. The situation has drawn sharp criticism...weiterlesen »

Whoever travels with the U4 must now reschedule

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Von 3. Juli bis 3. August fährt die U4 nicht zwischen Schwedenplatz und Landstraße. Wegen Gleisbauarbeiten müssen Fahrgäste auf andere Linien ausweichen und mehr Zeit einplanen. With the start of the summer...weiterlesen »

Meta translates brain signals into text with 61% average accuracy, no surgery required

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Meta has developed a brain-computer interface that translates thoughts into text without requiring surgery. The system, called Brain2Qwerty v2, achieved 61 percent average word accuracy in tests announced...weiterlesen »

Three tons of cocaine seized in unusual location: Experts link it to the World Cup demand spike

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican security forces seized over three metric tons of cocaine on June 22 in two separate operations. Security experts told Reuters the unusual bust location suggests drug cartels are stockpiling supplies...weiterlesen »

Government Considers Earlier Start to Holidays

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Diskussion um einen früheren Start der Sommerferien gewinnt an Fahrt. Nach dem Vorstoß aus Wien zeigen sich nun auch Vertreter von NEOS, ÖVP und SPÖ offen für eine Prüfung des Vorschlags. The debate...weiterlesen »

Heat: Vienna is Now Conserving Drinking Water as a Precaution

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Hitzewelle treibt den Wasserverbrauch in Wien auf Rekordniveau. Obwohl die Trinkwasserversorgung gesichert ist, setzt die Stadt vorsorglich erste Wassersparmaßnahmen um und ruft auch die Bevölkerung...weiterlesen »

UK threatens to delay $110bn Paramount-Warner merger despite US, China approvals

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has signaled she is prepared to intervene in the proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount, potentially delaying the global mega-merger despite...weiterlesen »

AI agents moving as one could amplify market crashes, BoE warns

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden has warned that autonomous artificial intelligence agents could trigger a "market meltdown" and may require stricter regulation. Speaking at a European Central...weiterlesen »

Knife Robbery in Vienna-Meidling: Way Home Ends with Brutal Attack

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein 22-Jähriger ist in Wien-Meidling auf dem Heimweg von zwei Männern mit einem Messer bedroht und ausgeraubt worden. Die Täter rissen ihn zu Boden, schlugen auf ihn ein und flüchteten mit seiner Tasche....weiterlesen »

"Supporter of the Revolution": Defendant in Vienna Torture Trial Denies Everything

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Im Prozess gegen zwei frühere Vertreter des Regimes des Ende 2024 gestürzten syrischen Präsidenten Bashar al-Assad hat am Dienstag der Zweitangeklagte zu den gegen ihn erhobenen Vorwürfen Stellung genommen....weiterlesen »

EU slashes steel import quotas by 47% from Wednesday - imposing 50% tariffs on excess shipments

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union will eliminate tariffs on industrial goods and lobster from the United States starting Wednesday, fulfilling a trade agreement reached last year with former US President Donald Trump....weiterlesen »

Water Park Trial: Victims No Longer Recognize Defendants

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Im Prozess um den brutalen Gruppenangriff im Wiener Wasserpark haben mehrere Opfer ihre früheren Aussagen relativiert. Zwei Zeugen konnten am Dienstag keinen der Angeklagten als Täter identifizieren. At...weiterlesen »

EU-funded research network on antisemitism presented in Vienna

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die EU-Kommission will die Forschung zu Antisemitismus und jüdischem Leben in Europa mit 3,4 Millionen Euro subventionieren. Das neue EU-Forschungsnetzwerk NERON wurde Montagabend in Wien von EU-Kommissar...weiterlesen »

FPÖ has the Most Top Earners in the National Council

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

14 der 183 Nationalratsabgeordneten verdienen neben ihrem Abgeordnetengehalt monatlich mehr als 12.000 Euro pro Monat dazu. Der typische Spitzenverdiener ist männlich und kommt aus der FPÖ. Neun der 14...weiterlesen »

Hoteliers Demand "Renovation Levy" Instead of Increase in Vienna's Local Tax

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Österreichische Hotelvereinigung (ÖHV) hat die Erhöhung der Wiener Ortstaxe mit 1. Juli 2026 von 3,2 auf 5 Prozent wiederholt scharf kritisiert. Die dafür notwendige Anhebung der Zimmerpreise sei “derzeit...weiterlesen »

Fuel Price Brake - MÖSt Reduction from July by 0.8 Cents/Liter

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die im April eingeführte Spritpreisbremse wird auch im Juli weitergeführt, allerdings deutlich abgespeckt. Nach zuletzt 1,7 Cent pro Liter beträgt die Senkung der Mineralölsteuer (MÖSt) ab dem morgigen...weiterlesen »

The unique penalty technique that took Morocco past Netherlands into World Cup last 16

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Yassine Bounou saved a decisive penalty in a shootout on Monday, propelling Morocco past the Netherlands and into the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The 35-year-old goalkeeper correctly anticipated...weiterlesen »

Strache Trial on "Life Insurance" Continued

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Untreue-Prozess gegen den Ex-Vizekanzler und FPÖ-Parteichef Heinz-Christian Strache wurde am Dienstag fortgesetzt. Die Verhandlung am Landesgericht für Strafsachen in Wien dreht sich um die sogenannte...weiterlesen »

Just before Departure: Venezuela Stops Aid Team from Austria

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein österreichisches Katastrophenhilfe-Team stand bereits am Militärflughafen in Deutschland bereit. Kurz vor dem Abflug verweigerte Venezuela jedoch überraschend die Einreise internationaler medizinischer...weiterlesen »

Government Open to Discussion on Bringing Forward Summer Holidays

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Debatte um eine Vorverlegung der Sommerferien, um Kindern und Lehrkräften zumindest einen Teil der Hitzewelle in den Klassen zu ersparen, ist am Dienstag bei den Regierungsparteien angekommen. Wiens...weiterlesen »

Man Fell Asleep in Vienna Hotel Room After Burglary

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Montagabend fanden britische Hotelgäste in Wien-Favoriten einen Mann schlafend in ihrem Bett vor. Wie sich herausstellte, hatte dieser zuvor in das Zimmer eingebrochen, diverse Gegenstände gestohlen und...weiterlesen »

Gewessler Criticizes Government Inaction on Heat

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Angesichts der extrem hohen Temperaturen der vergangenen Tage hat die Grüne Klubobfrau Leonore Gewessler der Bundesregierung bei einer Pressekonferenz am Dienstag Untätigkeit sowohl beim kurzfristigen...weiterlesen »

Environmentalists Map Valuable Natural Forests

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In Österreich gibt es mutmaßlich 2.707 Quadratkilometer Naturwaldflächen, berichteten Umweltschützer von Global 2000 am Dienstag bei einer Online-Pressekonferenz. Laut EU-Recht müsse man diese sieben Prozent...weiterlesen »

Money "Vacuum Cleaner": New Investigations Against Benko in Munich

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Gegen Rene Benko gibt es neue Ermittlungen in der strafrechtlichen Aufarbeitung der Pleiten seines zusammengebrochenen Signa-Konglomerats. Es geht um das Absaugen von Geldern bei zwei Signa-Projekten in...weiterlesen »

Infantino's 50,000km private jet spree generates 516 tons of CO2 during World Cup group stage

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has traveled more than 50,000 kilometers by private jet during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, generating an estimated 516 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. BBC Sport...weiterlesen »

NATO split: Dutch warn Russia could strike member after Ukraine war, Estonia says no imminent threat

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

NATO countries and experts are issuing sharply conflicting assessments about whether Russia poses an imminent military threat to the alliance. An Estonian defence researcher has publicly downplayed the...weiterlesen »

Despite Contact Ban: Man Attacks Ex-Partner with Knife

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Eine 44-Jährige ist in Wien-Liesing schwer verletzt worden. Laut Polizei soll ihr Ex-Partner trotz aufrechter einstweiliger Verfügung auf sie gewartet und sie mit Schlägen, Würgen und einem Messer attackiert...weiterlesen »

New Seekers star Eve Graham made an MBE as King honours three Scots at Edinburgh ceremony

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Eve Graham, the singer from 1970s pop group the New Seekers, has been made an MBE at the King's investiture ceremony. The honor, presented at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Tuesday during...weiterlesen »

Egypt's World Cup dream threatened as two key defenders face injury race

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Australia and Egypt will face off in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, July 3, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match carries historic stakes for both nations – the winner...weiterlesen »

The Telegraph finds new owner - and it's the media giant that idolized it for 80 years

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

German media giant Axel Springer has completed its £575 million takeover of The Telegraph, ending three years of ownership uncertainty for the 172-year-old British newspaper. The deal closes today after...weiterlesen »

Bookies rate Belgium vs Senegal a coin toss: Why group standings don't tell the full story

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Belgium faces Senegal in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match, scheduled for 10:00 PM Spanish time, pits two teams that reached the knockout stage through...weiterlesen »

$115 to $73 in weeks: How the Hormuz reopening flipped oil markets from crisis to chaos

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Global oil prices have crashed to their lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic as the Strait of Hormuz reopens after more than 100 days of disruption. But the sudden shift from scarcity to oversupply...weiterlesen »

Paraguay stuns Germany on penalties to reach World Cup Round of 16 for first time since 2002

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup 2026 history by eliminating four-time champion Germany on penalties in the Round of 32. The match ended 1-1 after extra time before Paraguay secured...weiterlesen »

Heat: Water Consumption in Vienna One Third Higher Than Usual

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die ungewöhnlich hohen Temperaturen der vergangenen Woche haben den Wasserbedarf in Wien stark ansteigen lassen. Da hitzebedingt mehr bewässert, geduscht und getrunken wird, liegt der Verbrauch in der...weiterlesen »

£10,000 debt for refugees who fled with nothing - rights groups slam new UK policy

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

The UK Home Secretary has introduced a controversial plan requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for their accommodation costs once they find employment. Shabana Mahmood unveiled the measure as...weiterlesen »

$10 trillion shift: Central banks to cut dollar reserves for first time since 2023

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Global central banks plan to reduce their holdings of US dollars for the first time in three years, signaling a historic shift in reserve management driven by geopolitical uncertainty. A survey of 90 institutions...weiterlesen »

World Bank exceeded 45% climate goal at 48% - then US forced it to scrap the target

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

The World Bank has scrapped its climate financing target after months of pressure from the United States, its largest shareholder. The bank announced Monday evening it would extend its climate action plan...weiterlesen »

Ashton-Homage by the State Ballet for the Season Finale

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Zum Spitzentanz auf der Bühne der Wiener Staatsoper gesellte sich am Montagabend die eine oder andere Choreografie wedelnder Fächer im Zuschauerraum. Die Wiener Ballettchefin Alessandra Ferri hat in ihrer...weiterlesen »

Three-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Tractor Accident in Lower Austria

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bei einem Traktorunfall im Raum St. Valentin, im niederösterreichischen Bezirk Amstetten, ist am Montagabend ein Dreijähriger schwer verletzt worden. The boy, like his 36-year-old father, was trapped in...weiterlesen »

After three difficult years without owners - Telegraph finally gets new boss with big US plans

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

German media giant Axel Springer has completed its £575 million takeover of the Telegraph Media Group, ending three years of ownership uncertainty for the 172-year-old British newspaper. The company received...weiterlesen »

50,000 NATO troops under new command as Europe answers US criticism on defense

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Germany and the Netherlands have established a new tactical headquarters to bolster NATO's eastern flank, with the German-Netherlands Corps taking command of alliance land forces in Estonia and Latvia....weiterlesen »

Britain's defence plan torn apart as critics call it 'too little, too late'

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Britain's long-delayed Defence Investment Plan has been published today, nearly 10 months behind schedule and facing sharp criticism for falling billions short of military chiefs' funding requests. The...weiterlesen »

Stoppage-time heroes collide: Canada faces Morocco in World Cup Round of 16

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Canada faces Morocco in the opening match of the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday, July 4, at 7:00 PM. Both teams advanced from the group stage to reach this knockout phase of the tournament. The co-host...weiterlesen »

Seven-year campaign by three mothers forces UK to increase domestic murder sentences by 10 years

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government has announced plans to increase prison sentences for domestic murderers by 10 years, closing a controversial sentencing gap that campaigners have called a long-standing injustice. Offenders...weiterlesen »

Fatal Accident During Mowing Work on the A2

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein schwerer Auffahrunfall auf der Südautobahn (A2) in Kärnten hat am Montagnachmittag ein Todesopfer gefordert. Ein ASFINAG-Mitarbeiter kam bei Mäharbeiten ums Leben, zwei weitere Personen wurden verletzt....weiterlesen »

Two fans get paid €50,000 each to watch every World Cup match from a glass cube in Times Square

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin landed what might be the ultimate football fan's dream job: FOX hired them to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup from a glass cube in Times Square, Manhattan. Each...weiterlesen »

U.S. Secretary admits 'happy dance' after revoking Iran World Cup team visas

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin openly celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup on Monday, telling reporters he performed a "happy dance" when the team's visas were revoked. His...weiterlesen »

Senegal advances at World Cup - but revoked Africa Cup title still haunts the team

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Senegal has advanced to the round of 32 at the World Cup, but the team's journey to the knockout stage has been overshadowed by persistent controversies. Despite off-field turmoil stemming from a disputed...weiterlesen »

52 years later: DR Congo faces England in historic World Cup clash that united a war-torn nation

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

The Democratic Republic of Congo faces England in a historic World Cup round of 32 match on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Leopards secured their first-ever knockout stage appearance with a dramatic 3-1 comeback...weiterlesen »

$15 million secured, $50 million possible - Brazil eyes sixth World Cup title

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil has secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Japan in the group stage. Their next opponent will be determined when Norway faces Ivory Coast on Tuesday, June 30....weiterlesen »

ORF III brings the Donauinselfest into the living room

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Von Nico Santos bis Kabarett, von Giant Rooks bis Melissa Naschenweng: ORF III zeigt rund um das Donauinselfest zahlreiche Konzerte und Highlights – ergänzt um Live-Momente vom Woodstock der Blasmusik....weiterlesen »

Three missed penalties end Dutch World Cup dream as Morocco advance

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman stood by his controversial tactical decisions after his team crashed out of the World Cup in a penalty shootout to Morocco. The Dutch lost 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1...weiterlesen »

UK to appoint first national maternity commissioner after damning NHS review finds widespread failures

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government will appoint a national maternity commissioner following a damning review that found NHS maternity services are failing to provide safe, compassionate care to women and babies. The investigation,...weiterlesen »

Gakpo scored and broke down in tears for the Netherlands days after losing unborn son

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in their World Cup match against Morocco and broke down in tears on the pitch. The emotional moment came just days after his partner announced their...weiterlesen »

„Magnificent Seven“ Lost $2.3 Trillion in Market Value This June

vor 21 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

A significant shift is currently occurring in the tech industry on Wall Street. The group known as the “Magnificent Seven”—Nvidia, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla—has lost more than...weiterlesen »

6 goals in 3 games - Messi leads Argentina's perfect start into knockout rounds

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina's national football team began training in Kansas City on Monday under extreme heat conditions, preparing for their World Cup round of 32 match against Cape Verde. Coach Lionel Scaloni faces...weiterlesen »

Can Spain survive Austria's pressing chaos? Two key forwards injured before knockout clash

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Spain faces Austria in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, July 2, in Los Angeles. The match marks Spain's first knockout test after finishing top of Group H, but the team enters with significant...weiterlesen »

Pochettino's mission: U.S. has won just one World Cup knockout match ever

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. men's national soccer team is entering the World Cup knockout rounds with surging confidence rather than mounting pressure. Captain Tim Ream says his squad recognizes the historic opportunity...weiterlesen »

Hansi Hansmann’s New Family Office Launches With €150M AUM

vor 22 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

For more than 15 years, Hansi Hansmann shaped the Austrian startup scene as a business angel. Now, together with Lisa Pallweber, he is evolving the Hans(wo)men Group into the Hansmann Family Office . Beyond...weiterlesen »

Economist's perfect World Cup prediction streak ends - then Brazilian brewery hires him

vor einem Tag - upday.com

German economist Joachim Klement built an international reputation by correctly predicting the last three World Cup champions. But his streak ended on Monday when Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the round...weiterlesen »

Xbox prices jump up to $150 on August 1 - AI data centers are to blame

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Microsoft is raising prices for all Xbox Series X|S consoles worldwide on August 1, 2026. The company cited sharply rising costs for memory chips, driven by surging demand from AI data centers. The move...weiterlesen »

16 years later: Paraguay stuns Germany on penalties, president declares holiday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday for Tuesday, June 30 to celebrate the national football team's historic qualification for the World Cup knockout stage. The team defeated...weiterlesen »

Christian Pulisic returns as US seeks first World Cup knockout win in 24 years

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States faces Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1, in a critical World Cup Round of 32 match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Beyond securing a spot in the Round of 16, the American...weiterlesen »

Third time unlucky: Japan loses another World Cup knockout match after taking the lead

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Japan's World Cup dream ended in heartbreak once again on Monday as Brazil scored a late injury-time goal to win 2-1 in Houston, eliminating the Samurai Blue in the round of 32. The defeat marked the third...weiterlesen »

Goalkeeper who sold his boots to save his son eliminates Germany at World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Orlando Gill saved two penalties in a dramatic shootout to send Paraguay through to the World Cup round of 16 and eliminate Germany in one of the tournament's biggest upsets. The 26-year-old goalkeeper...weiterlesen »

Why World Cup betting is breaking every record - and Wednesday's U.S. game could top them all

vor einem Tag - upday.com

World Cup betting has shattered sportsbook expectations as the U.S. team's strong performance combines with the tournament's North American location to drive unprecedented wagering. The betting volume...weiterlesen »

VAR robs Germany of extra-time winner as controversial call sparks fury at World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany's World Cup campaign was rocked by a controversial VAR decision that disallowed what would have been the winning goal in extra time against Paraguay. The call sparked fierce debate among refereeing...weiterlesen »

450 families tell of NHS maternity failures - triage delays, dismissed concerns, deaths

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England's NHS maternity services have failed to consistently deliver safe, compassionate care to mothers and babies, a damning government review has concluded. The investigation, led by Baroness Valerie...weiterlesen »

Trump demands 5% NATO spending as UK defense chief quits over funding crisis

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Donald Trump expects Britain and other Nato allies to stick to their defense spending pledges, the White House has said. The demand comes as outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares to unveil...weiterlesen »

Martinelli rescues Brazil from World Cup humiliation with dramatic late winner vs Japan

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Gabriel Martinelli rescued Brazil from a humiliating early World Cup exit with a dramatic late winner against Japan in Houston. The Arsenal forward's decisive goal secured a 2-1 victory that advanced Brazil...weiterlesen »

TIDAL blocks AI-generated music from earning royalties - new policy starts July 15

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Music streaming service TIDAL has announced a new policy that will block fully AI-generated music from earning royalties on its platform, starting July 15. The move aims to protect artists' livelihoods...weiterlesen »

FBI investigates online threat against World Cup stadium in Houston

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The FBI is investigating an online threat against the Houston stadium where Brazil and Japan are competing in their World Cup Round of 32 match. The agency stated the threat shows no signs of credibility....weiterlesen »

74% possession but no goals: Japan's Sano punishes Brazil mistake in World Cup upset

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Kaishu Sano scored his first goal for Japan's national team on Monday, giving his side a 1-0 lead against Brazil in the World Cup Round of 32 match in Houston. The Mainz 05 midfielder capitalized on a...weiterlesen »

Why Mexicans and Guatemalans are wearing Brazil jerseys at the World Cup today

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazilian fans transformed Houston into a carnival celebration ahead of their team's crucial World Cup clash with Japan on Monday. Thousands of supporters in yellow jerseys flooded the streets around NRG...weiterlesen »

Days after mother's funeral, Deschamps returns to lead France in World Cup knockout clash

vor einem Tag - upday.com

France coach Didier Deschamps has returned to lead Les Bleus ahead of their World Cup round of 32 clash with Sweden on Tuesday, just days after attending his mother's funeral in France. The 57-year-old...weiterlesen »

France's attackers shatter expectations: 10 goals scored from just 5 expected

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A FIFA expert panel has confirmed that the World Cup is being dominated by elite strikers who are significantly outperforming statistical predictions. The Technical Study Group presented data showing top...weiterlesen »

Google restricts Meta's AI access as computing power crisis forces rationing

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Google has restricted Meta's access to its Gemini AI models due to overwhelming demand for computing power. The tech giant informed Meta in March that it could not provide the full computing capacity requested,...weiterlesen »

Ancelotti repeats Brazil XI for the first time since taking charge - against Japan

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Carlo Ancelotti has made history with Brazil's national team by repeating his starting lineup for the first time since taking charge. The coach will field the same eleven players who defeated Scotland...weiterlesen »

Murder of 70-Year-Old in Vienna: Investigations Now Also Abroad

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach dem gewaltsamen Tod einer 70-Jährigen in Wien-Mariahilf laufen die Ermittlungen inzwischen über Österreich hinaus. Der oder die Täter sind weiterhin unbekannt. Four days after the violent death of...weiterlesen »

Italian referee Mariani appointed for Brazil vs Japan World Cup knockout: 64% favorites face unbeaten underdogs in Houston

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has appointed Italian referee Maurizio Mariani to officiate the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 clash between Brazil and Japan on Monday at NRG Stadium in Houston. The high-stakes knockout match will determine...weiterlesen »

How the Danube Island Becomes a Festival Venue

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

120 Zelte, 450 Kilometer Stromkabel und hunderte Einsatzkräfte: Die Aufbauarbeiten für das Donauinselfest sind fast abgeschlossen. Von 3. bis 5. Juli wird die Donauinsel wieder zur größten Open-Air-Bühne...weiterlesen »

Great Mourning for Friedrich Schiller

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der Wiener Unternehmer Friedrich Schiller ist im Alter von 78 Jahren überraschend gestorben. Gemeinsam mit seiner Ehefrau Jeannine gehörte er jahrzehntelang zu den bekanntesten Gesichtern der heimischen...weiterlesen »

The last European team U.S. beat? Wednesday's opponent - but that was nearly five years ago

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The U.S. men's national team enters the World Cup knockout rounds Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina carrying a troubling statistic: they haven't beaten a European opponent in nearly five years....weiterlesen »

250 Paramedics Ensure the Safety of Visitors at the Danube Island Festival

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Beim Donauinselfest vom 3. bis 5. Juli steht der Samariterbund Wien mit einem Großaufgebot im Einsatz. 250 Sanitäterinnen und Sanitäter, sieben Notärzte sowie sieben Ambulanzstationen sollen die medizinische...weiterlesen »

58% price jump on Apple TV, 32% on iPad - and your iPhone could be next

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Apple has implemented price increases of up to 58 percent on several products, triggering a 5 percent stock drop and intensifying concerns about a new wave of tech-driven inflation. The company cited surging...weiterlesen »

Melbourne beach gets unusual World Cup tribute - renamed after Socceroos goalkeeper

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A beach in Melbourne has been temporarily renamed "Patrick Beach" to honor Australia's national team goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup. St Kilda Beach, one of the city's most popular coastal spots,...weiterlesen »

After the Heat Come the Hits: Starting Friday at the Danube Island Festival

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die große Hitze geht zu Ende, die große Party kann kommen: Am Wochenende steigt in Wien die inzwischen 43. Ausgabe des Donauinselfests. Von Freitag bis Sonntag (3. bis 5. Juli) stehen neben internationalen...weiterlesen »

"I was mentally destroyed": Witness breaks down in tears in Vienna torture trial

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Folter-Prozess gegen zwei frühere Vertreter des Assad-Regimes haben weitere Zeugen von schweren Misshandlungen im syrischen Gefängnis von Raqqa berichtet. Urteile werden Anfang kommender Woche...weiterlesen »

$6.3 billion lost: Airlines mishandled 24 million bags in 2025

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Airlines worldwide lost approximately 2,500 pieces of checked luggage permanently every day in 2025, according to a new report by service provider Sita. An additional 63,000 bags were delayed or damaged...weiterlesen »

EU bans AI apps for sexualized deepfakes - new rules target creators and providers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union has banned AI applications used for the abusive creation of sexualized deepfakes. Member states approved the new regulation, which will take effect on December 2, 2026. The EU's AI Office...weiterlesen »

$1.5bn cut: Lilly slashes Germany investment as healthcare reform sparks exodus

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Major pharmaceutical companies have halted or drastically reduced planned investments in Germany worth billions, citing the government's proposed healthcare reforms as the breaking point. Lilly is cutting...weiterlesen »

US pushes NATO restructuring at Ankara summit - Europe to handle conventional defense as America focuses on China

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States is pushing for a fundamental restructuring of NATO ahead of next week's summit in Ankara, with Washington seeking a new division of labor that would see America focus on nuclear deterrence...weiterlesen »

“The US is our ­anchor – with the ­deepest early-­stage ­ecosystem, best ­managers, and where exits happen”

vor einem Tag - VentureCapital Magazin

Interview with Konstantin Marquardt, Tangram Family Office Konstantin Marquardt, Tangram Family Office Bildnachweis: Tangram Family Office . The US start-up ecosystem is highly dynamic, with capital and...weiterlesen »

Houston hits 33°C for Brazil match - here's why fans might need a jacket

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil faces Japan in Houston on Monday at midday local time, with external temperatures expected to reach 33°C. But inside the NRG Stadium, fans might need warm clothing due to a powerful air conditioning...weiterlesen »

Argument After Visit to Danube Island Ends with Knife Threat

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach einem gemeinsamen Abend auf der Donauinsel eskalierte ein Streit zwischen zwei Freunden. Ein 21-Jähriger soll seinen Begleiter mit einem Messer bedroht haben. A dispute between two friends triggered...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Suspicion of Fraud at Vienna Central Station

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein 57-jähriger Österreicher soll in einer Konditorei am Wiener Hauptbahnhof Lebensmittel um 92,90 Euro konsumiert haben, ohne bezahlen zu können. Aufgrund des Verdachts auf wiederholte gleichgelagerte...weiterlesen »

100% tariffs threatened as Europe defends 'sovereign right' to tax Big Tech

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all goods from any country that taxes American technology companies. The U.S. President posted the warning on Truth Social on Friday, stating that...weiterlesen »

Comcast splits into two companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Comcast is splitting into two separate publicly traded companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. The US media and telecommunications giant announced the major restructuring on Monday, separating...weiterlesen »

Witnesses Wanted: E-Scooter Rider in Ottakring Hit and Dragged by Van

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein E-Scooter-Fahrer wurde in Wien-Ottakring von einem Kleintransporter erfasst, mehrere Gassen auf der Motorhaube mitgeschleift und verletzt. Die Polizei bittet nun um Hinweise. A suspected driver of...weiterlesen »

After Beatings and Death Threat: Man Arrested in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Eine 29-Jährige hat in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus per stillem Notruf die Polizei alarmiert. Sie gab an, von ihrem Freund geschlagen und mit dem Umbringen bedroht worden zu sein. Der 29-Jährige wurde festgenommen....weiterlesen »

Il Trittico

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Wiener Staatsoper [ENA] Il trittico at the Wiener Staatsoper offers one of Puccini’s most fascinating theatrical inventions: three one-act operas that seem at first glance radically different, yet together...weiterlesen »

$68 million fines coming as 85% of Australian teens still access banned social media

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australia is doubling fines for social media platforms that violate its under-16 ban after a study revealed over 85% of minors still access the restricted sites. The government announced this week it will...weiterlesen »

76% gas storage by winter - Europe heads for lowest reserves since 2011 as Russian ban nears

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The head of the Port of Bilbao has called on the European Union to postpone its planned ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports, warning that Europe risks becoming "excessively dependent" on the United...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Giant-killers Ecuador face Mexico fortress after stunning Germany upset

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mexico faces Ecuador in a high-stakes World Cup knockout match, with the Azteca Stadium set to roar. The matchup carries deep historical weight - Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final group game and...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

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