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EU targets Russian prison chiefs accused of electric shocks and sexual violence against Ukrainian POWs

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The European Union has imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and one Russian detention facility for their involvement in the torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees....weiterlesen »

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First total solar eclipse in 27 years: Spain gets prime view on August 12

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A total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe and the Arctic on August 12, marking the first such event visible over the continent since 1999. The moon's shadow will trace a narrow path from...weiterlesen »

Why UK factories pay 45% more for power - and the £4.8bn fix on the table

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Leading UK business groups have called on the incoming Prime Minister to immediately tackle soaring industrial energy costs, warning that inaction risks £130 billion in potential economic growth. A new...weiterlesen »

„Stop the AI Race“: Hundreds March Against OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind in San Francisco

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On Saturday, July 11, around 400 people took to the streets of San Francisco to protest against the leading AI companies. The march, held under the banner “Stop the AI Race”, led from OpenAI’s headquarters...weiterlesen »

Von der Leyen: Tech giants must prove platforms safe before kids can access them

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union is preparing what could become one of the world's strictest social media bans for minors. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that an expert report...weiterlesen »

12 states sue to block Paramount Skydance's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery approved by Trump DOJ

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Twelve Democratic state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit on Monday to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. The legal challenge threatens to derail one...weiterlesen »

6,686 soldiers, 37 nations, €436 billion: Macron's final Bastille parade shows Europe's military awakening

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

France marked Bastille Day with a military parade showcasing European unity and a fireworks display celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Paris-Rome sister city relationship. President Emmanuel Macron...weiterlesen »

Trump abandons Iran ceasefire - US strikes 140 targets as conflict reignites over strait

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President Trump has declared the United States will impose a 20 percent toll on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately. The announcement on Monday escalates tensions with...weiterlesen »

20% fee on Hormuz shipping: Trump's toll plan sends oil prices surging 9 percent

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President Donald Trump announced the United States will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the vital waterway. Iran immediately rejected the move, threatening...weiterlesen »

Smartphone market hits 13-year low: AI boom starves phone makers of chips, prices surge

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The global smartphone market crashed to its lowest point in 13 years during the second quarter of 2026, with shipments plunging 11% year-over-year. The culprit: a severe shortage of memory chips as suppliers...weiterlesen »

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Russia's 'doomsday plane' lands in Tehran as US and Iran exchange strikes

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A Russian command aircraft designed for crisis management landed in Tehran on Monday, arriving as the United States and Iran exchange military strikes. Neither Moscow nor Tehran has explained the mission...weiterlesen »

Why Europe is ditching Trump - and what it's costing Americans back home

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Donald Trump's strategy to align with "patriotic European parties" is collapsing as key allies lose power or actively distance themselves from the US president. The setbacks come amid a broader global...weiterlesen »

UK and Switzerland sign £5.2bn services deal after 'shouting matches' at negotiating table

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The UK and Switzerland have signed a major free trade deal focused on services, with the British government estimating it will boost the UK's services economy by £5.2 billion annually. Trade minister Chris...weiterlesen »

200 AI experts warn governments have 'only a few years' to prepare for transformation

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More than 200 researchers and economists, including 15 Nobel laureates, have signed a joint statement calling for urgent government action to address artificial intelligence's economic impact. The warning...weiterlesen »

20% toll on global shipping: Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz after Iran strikes

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US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the critical waterway. Trump announced on Monday...weiterlesen »

AI boom drives chip costs up 400% - Apple, Microsoft hike prices as inflation threat grows

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Massive investment in artificial intelligence data centers is driving up prices for electronics and electricity, creating a fresh inflation challenge for American consumers and the Federal Reserve. The...weiterlesen »

Russian spies use Japan as weapons tech hub - up to 90% of missiles and drones contain Japanese parts

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Russian intelligence agents expelled from Western countries after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine have established operations in Japan to acquire high-tech components for weapons production, according...weiterlesen »

MSF accuses Russia of systematic hospital attacks in Ukraine - WHO documents 2,811 strikes

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Médecins Sans Frontières has accused Russia of systematically targeting healthcare facilities and workers in Ukraine through a deliberate strategy to destroy the country's medical system. The aid organization...weiterlesen »

Customs Rescue Five Smuggled Puppies in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Fünf Hundewelpen sollten illegal über den Flughafen Wien in die EU gebracht werden. Der Zoll stoppte den Schmuggel, die jungen Tiere wurden beschlagnahmt und in einem Tierheim untergebracht. Customs officers...weiterlesen »

New AI Study: Experts Warn of Dangerous Loss of Thought

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Generative KI spart Zeit, könnte Unternehmen aber teuer zu stehen kommen. Companies are increasingly relying on generative artificial intelligence. However, a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group...weiterlesen »

Iran war drives flight prices up 8.5% - domestic tickets surge 9.5%

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Flight ticket prices surged in the first half of 2026, with international flights becoming 8.5 percent more expensive compared to the same period last year. The Federal Statistical Office released the...weiterlesen »

Social Media for Children: EU Law Could Come as Early as Autumn

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

EU-Experten übergeben Ursula von der Leyen Empfehlungen für ein mögliches Mindestalter bei sozialen Netzwerken. Die EU-Kommission könnte bereits im Herbst einen Gesetzesvorschlag vorlegen. A possible minimum...weiterlesen »

South Korea halts trading as Kospi crashes 8% on US-Iran strikes - SK Hynix plunges 13%

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Asian stock markets tumbled on Monday as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran sent investors fleeing to safe-haven assets. The sell-off hit technology stocks particularly hard, with...weiterlesen »

U.S. strikes 140 Iranian targets as oil surges 4% on Hormuz shutdown

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The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran on July 12, escalating tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command stated the strikes were designed...weiterlesen »

Europe’s Quantum Computing Sector Faces the Same Capital Trap That Hit AI

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

When scaling up, many European startups run into a funding gap. For large rounds, US investors — often from the Silicon Valley ecosystem — are therefore frequently the obvious contacts. But capital comes...weiterlesen »

Ikea instead of Fly Screens? This 3.50-Euro Idea Surprises

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nicht jeder möchte klassische Fliegengitter montieren. Bei Ikea gibt es eine günstige Alternative. Mosquitoes are a part of summer for many people. However, those who ventilate on warm evenings often invite...weiterlesen »

Mid-2027 rollout: EU passengers gain 30-day claim guarantee and free family seating

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EU air passengers are set to gain stronger protections and easier compensation claims under new regulations nearing final approval. EU ministers are expected to greenlight the reform today, marking the...weiterlesen »

37 nations expand Ukraine coalition: Multinational force gets operational staff, 21st EU sanctions loom

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Emmanuel Macron is hosting a high-level summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris on Monday, bringing together 37 countries to bolster support for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...weiterlesen »

EU panel presents social media age restriction recommendations Monday as 5 countries enforce bans, 15+ plan measures

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An expert panel presents recommendations to the European Commission on Monday regarding social media restrictions for children, as more than 20 countries worldwide move to limit minors' access to digital...weiterlesen »

EU has 48 hours to fix sanctions or hand Russia billions in oil revenue

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union is racing against a tight deadline to finalize its 21st sanctions package against Russia, with deep internal divisions threatening to derail the effort. EU ambassadors have just 48 hours...weiterlesen »