Why FIFA's Infantino can ignore IOC complaint - and what...

Why FIFA's Infantino can ignore IOC complaint - and what it reveals about power shift

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Fifa President Gianni Infantino is expected to avoid sanctions from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) despite a formal complaint alleging he violated political neutrality rules. The complaint,...weiterlesen »

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Spain vs Argentina final goes ahead on Sunday - despite doctors' warning of 'dangerous one-two punch'

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has decided to proceed with the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina as scheduled, despite mounting concerns over dangerous air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The championship...weiterlesen »

Tempest

vor 4 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz [ENA] In Tempest, Lisbeth Gruwez offers a taut, electrifying solo that treats anger not as something to be tamed or denied, but as a material to be studied, channelled and ultimately transformed....weiterlesen »

Third UK MP murdered in a decade: Ann Widdecombe killing sparks counter-terror probe

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The murder of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe has exposed a dangerous decade for British politicians. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told Parliament that while politics is a vocation, it should not...weiterlesen »

UK party demands FIFA exit over Trump red card scandal - would end England World Cup dream

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The Liberal Democrats have urged the English FA and UEFA to withdraw from FIFA, accusing the global football governing body of being "corrupt beyond repair." The dramatic call comes amid mounting controversies...weiterlesen »

Trump threatens Canada with new tariffs over wildfire smoke choking US cities

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada in response to wildfire smoke that has created hazardous air quality across large parts of the United States. The US President blamed...weiterlesen »

54% testosterone drop in 50 years prompts US military to test male soldiers over 30

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Men's testosterone levels have plummeted by more than half over the past 50 years, according to recent research - a decline that has prompted the US military to implement mandatory testing for all personnel...weiterlesen »

Trump threatens up to $30 billion in aid - Africa abortion access at risk

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The Trump administration has announced sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for international organizations that promote abortion access, gender-affirming care and diversity initiatives overseas. The...weiterlesen »

Trump hosts Mexico's Sheinbaum and Canada's Carney at World Cup final amid trade tensions

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Sunday's World Cup final with President Donald Trump. The meeting offers a chance to ease regional tensions that...weiterlesen »

They play on crutches without prosthetics - and they're training for the World Cup

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Nearly three dozen female amputee soccer players from across South America gathered in Bolivia this week for a historic training camp - the first of its kind on the continent. The five-day event in Santa...weiterlesen »

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Wait, what? Shakira's World Cup show features Bieber, BTS and Madonna in 11 minutes

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Shakira has released a Spanish version of "Dai Dai," the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, just two days before Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina. The new rendition comes as the tournament...weiterlesen »

Tech earnings and ECB decision lead trading week as oil surges 10% on Iran crisis

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Major tech company earnings and an expected pause from the European Central Bank will dominate the trading week starting Monday, as investors grapple with renewed Middle East tensions that have sent oil...weiterlesen »

Infantino claims World Cup proves unity despite Iran travel chaos and Trump intervention

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the World Cup a success at the United Nations on Friday, describing the tournament as proof that unity prevails over division. Speaking at a session focused on...weiterlesen »

Children Received Energy Drink in McDonald's Test Purchase

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Bei Testkäufen von Foodwatch Österreich haben Kinder im Alter von acht, elf und 14 Jahren in McDonald’s-Filialen Energydrinks erhalten – ohne Alterskontrolle oder Hinweis. Die NGO fordert nun eine gesetzliche...weiterlesen »

Trump intervenes in World Cup - FIFA reverses Balogun red card after presidential call

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated an estimated $13 billion in revenue for FIFA, but the tournament's financial success has been overshadowed by controversy. US President Donald Trump intervened to overturn...weiterlesen »

Andy Burnham to become Britain's PM on Monday as King Charles set to appoint new leader

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham is set to be appointed as Britain's new prime minister on Monday after King Charles III formally invites him to form a government, according to scheduled events for the coming week. The former...weiterlesen »

Heatwaves drive food inflation from 1.6% to 3% in 2027 – weather outweighs war impact

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Extreme summer heat poses a greater threat to European food prices next year than the recent Middle East conflict. Economists warn that heatwaves and droughts threaten harvests across Europe, with the...weiterlesen »

The Russian tanker fleet Europe can still fix - and why 101 lawmakers want it stopped

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Over 100 European lawmakers have urged a Danish shipyard to stop servicing specialized Russian LNG tankers, warning that continued maintenance could undermine an upcoming EU embargo on Russian liquefied...weiterlesen »

White House reveals hosting conditions FIFA must meet for 2031 Women's World Cup in US

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States is set to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, but the Trump administration is making its cooperation contingent on FIFA's transgender athlete policy, according to a White House official....weiterlesen »

$11,327 average ticket price makes World Cup final most expensive U.S. sporting event ever

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has become the most expensive sporting event in U.S. history. Tickets are selling for an average of $11,327, with the cheapest available seats priced...weiterlesen »

Opel Confirms Strategic Steps Towards Local Vehicle and Engine Production in Algeria

vor einem Tag - life PR

During the German-Algerian Economic Forum in Berlin today, the already announced Opel vehicle plant was confirmed as part of the cooperation between Germany and Algeria In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding...weiterlesen »

Oil prices rising again: ECB faces uncomfortable dilemma as Middle East conflict returns

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Eurozone inflation eased to 2.8% in June, down from 3.2% the previous month, but the European Central Bank remains far from its 2.0% target as renewed Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher. The...weiterlesen »

$100k robot soldiers tested in Ukraine - now getting lethal weapons upgrade

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Foundation Future Industries, a US robotics startup, expects to begin testing weaponized humanoid robots next year and potentially deploy them by 2027. The company has already tested its AI-powered Phantom...weiterlesen »

EU to regulate social media for under-13s this September: Safe-by-design rules, not bans

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union is moving to restrict social media access for children under 13, with legislation expected this autumn. The move comes after an EU expert panel this week delivered a 156-page report...weiterlesen »

Danube Island Open-Air Starts with Ballermann Program

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Auf der Donauinsel startet heute die vierte Ausgabe des Open-Airs. Bis 25. Juli stehen in Wien Livekonzerte und DJ-Sets auf dem Programm – von Ballermann über 90er-Nostalgie bis zu Rita Ora und Roxette....weiterlesen »

80,000 fans expected at World Cup final as New York air quality hits hazardous levels

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires has engulfed New York, triggering urgent health warnings just days before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium. The thick haze has...weiterlesen »

100,000 children drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily - England acts with ban

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 starting April 2027. The government announced the prohibition will cover drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per...weiterlesen »

12,000 dead in 10-day European heatwave as Germany records 5,780 excess deaths

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A late June heatwave across Europe has caused at least 12,000 excess deaths, preliminary statistics reveal. The deadly heat struck multiple countries between June 18 and 28, with the week of June 22-28...weiterlesen »

From jamming to nuclear weapons: How China and Russia plan to take down Starlink

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A joint investigation has uncovered a structured partnership between China and Russia aimed at developing weapons and strategies to neutralize SpaceX's Starlink satellite network. The revelations, based...weiterlesen »

Math, AI and Art: Summer Academy for Young Talents

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Semmering haben besonders interessierte Volksschulkinder wieder die Möglichkeit, ihre Talente zu entdecken und zu vertiefen. Die Sommerakademie feiert heuer ihr 25-jähriges Bestehen. This year marks...weiterlesen »

342 wildfires hit UK as Europe faces record fire season - 13 dead in Spain

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK cities are facing a growing threat from "firewaves" as multiple wildfires burn across urban areas during an ongoing heatwave. Meanwhile, France and Spain have recorded unprecedented wildfire destruction...weiterlesen »

One-fifth of the world's oil at risk as Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed amid US strikes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that global energy security is under severe threat unless the United States and Iran restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz within weeks....weiterlesen »

World Cup projected to hit $10bn revenue as fans face $33k final tickets and hydration breaks could unlock $250m in ads

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to become the first sporting event to surpass $10 billion in revenue, with FIFA emerging as the clear financial winner while fans face unprecedented costs and host...weiterlesen »

Germany to buy Tomahawks with 2,500km range – five times farther than current Taurus missiles

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany plans to acquire US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launch platforms to strengthen its defense posture against Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the move as "excellent...weiterlesen »

1,000 toxins in the air - but Spain's soccer team trained outdoors anyway

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain's national soccer team trained outdoors in northern New Jersey on Thursday despite hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, raising concerns among health experts just days before the World...weiterlesen »

30 Nobel laureates warn: AI must never control nuclear weapons - 200 leaders sign Rome declaration

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nobel laureates, religious leaders and political figures signed the Declaration of Rome on Thursday, establishing new guidelines to prevent artificial intelligence from autonomously controlling nuclear...weiterlesen »

Two pilots jailed for risking 77 lives in overcrowded Channel boats - one caught by Christmas jumper

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two Sudanese men have been jailed for piloting dangerously overcrowded boats across the English Channel, putting 75 lives at risk. One pilot was identified by his distinctive Christmas jumper captured...weiterlesen »

What NBA champions get that World Cup winners never did - until Sunday

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA announced Thursday that the 2026 World Cup champions will receive exclusive commemorative rings for the first time in tournament history. The rings will be awarded after Sunday's final between Argentina...weiterlesen »

Doubled ICE arrests, deportation planes, blocked visas: The World Cup that human rights groups call a failure

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Human rights organizations have sharply criticized FIFA at a New York press conference, accusing the football governing body of failing to uphold its own human rights standards during the World Cup in...weiterlesen »

100,000 kids drink high-caffeine energy drinks daily - England bans sales to under-16s

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England has confirmed a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, set to take effect next April. The measure targets drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre and marks...weiterlesen »

Wiener Neustadt: Completion Remains Fully on Schedule

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Der Bau des Ringschlusses in Wiener Neustadt kommt planmäßig voran. Derzeit entstehen zwei wichtige Anschlussstellen, parallel laufen Brückenarbeiten. The construction of the ring closure in Wiener Neustadt...weiterlesen »

Weather Changes: Austria Expects Rain, Hail, and Cooler Days

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Nach der Hitze folgt der Wetterumschwung: Am Wochenende drohen teils kräftige Gewitter mit Starkregen und Hagel. The hot summer weather is taking a short break. The weekend in Austria will initially be...weiterlesen »