EasyJet profits crash 70% as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring...

EasyJet profits crash 70% as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring by £105 million

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EasyJet's profits plunged 70% in the second quarter as soaring fuel costs and declining bookings linked to the Iran war hit the budget airline hard. The carrier reported pre-tax profits of £85 million...weiterlesen »

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The income threshold that triggered Santander to contact 146,000 customers

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Santander UK has reached out to 146,000 customers who are expected to spend more than 10% of their monthly income on energy bills. The bank identified these vulnerable customers following the energy price...weiterlesen »

Ukraine destroys $3bn of stock at Russia's biggest online retailer in drone strikes

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Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, on Wednesday morning in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions of southern Russia. Russian authorities reported...weiterlesen »

Vienna Focuses on More Participation in the Neighborhood

vor einer Stunde - Volarberg Online

Wien fördert auch heuer wieder Bürger*innen-Projekte für Demokratie und Beteiligung. Aus 132 Einreichungen wählte eine Fachjury 31 Vorhaben aus, die bis Ende 2026 in verschiedenen Bezirken umgesetzt werden....weiterlesen »

US accuses Chinese AI startup of IP theft as performance gap narrows to record 6%

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Chinese AI models have closed the performance gap with US counterparts to a record low of 6%, down from 9% in May. The development has sparked a major controversy as a top White House official accused...weiterlesen »

Bus fares drop to £two from January: Save up to £500 a year on your commute

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government has reinstated a £2 cap on most single bus fares in England starting in January, backed by £400 million in additional funding running until December 2027. The measure reverses last year's...weiterlesen »

So supermarket flowers immediately look significantly more expensive

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein günstiger Blumenstrauß kann mit wenigen Handgriffen deutlich hochwertiger wirken. Floristen empfehlen vor allem die sogenannte 1/3-Vasen-Regel – und noch ein paar einfache Tricks, die fast nichts kosten....weiterlesen »

Did Russia help Iran strike CIA bases? US probes drone attacks in Gulf region

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

US intelligence analysts are investigating whether Russia assisted Iran in drone attacks that targeted CIA facilities in the Gulf region. The probe examines if Moscow provided targeting data or advanced...weiterlesen »

US allows Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment in 30-year nuclear deal - despite fighting Iran over it

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation agreement on Wednesday that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The deal has sparked immediate concerns from...weiterlesen »

Mourinho turned off TV after 10 minutes as FIFA defends 48-team World Cup expansion

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Spain has won the first 48-team World Cup after five-and-a-half weeks and 104 matches across North America. Before celebrations had even concluded, FIFA is already discussing a further expansion to 64...weiterlesen »

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UK pulls diplomats from Iran as Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran due to ongoing security concerns and escalating regional tensions. The Foreign Office confirmed the precautionary measure on...weiterlesen »

$176bn backlog can't save GE Vernova stock as AI expectations prove too high

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

GE Vernova shares fell as much as 7.5% on Wednesday despite the power equipment company raising its revenue and cash flow forecasts, underscoring how difficult it has become for companies serving AI data...weiterlesen »

Tesla profits tank despite strong sales—here's what Musk is spending on instead

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Tesla's profits fell sharply below Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter as CEO Elon Musk accelerates spending on artificial intelligence and robotics. The company reported its first negative...weiterlesen »

Stars performed for free - but their World Cup halftime songs just hit streaming gold

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

World Cup halftime performers saw their songs surge on streaming platforms following the tournament's first-ever halftime show on July 19. Justin Bieber's "Everything Hallelujah" more than doubled its...weiterlesen »

Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure for every ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure for every attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to warn of "powerful" retaliation. The escalating rhetoric comes...weiterlesen »

Cold Front Brings Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Back

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach einem ruhigen Mittwoch steigt ab Donnerstag die Gewittergefahr wieder deutlich an. Besonders am Wochenende drohen laut Prognosen lokal schwere Unwetter. After a short breather, the unsettled weather...weiterlesen »

100 meters deep, but Trump says it won't help - Iran's nuclear bunker in crosshairs

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, an underground complex under construction near the Natanz enrichment site. Trump told journalists on...weiterlesen »

$37.5bn spent, gas over $4, 100 days to midterms - Trump's Iran war spirals into crisis

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

President Donald Trump is facing growing pressure from his own allies to end the nearly five-month war with Iran as midterm elections loom just over 100 days away. Fox News personalities Laura Ingraham...weiterlesen »

Paramount wins EU approval for Warner deal - then comes the 13-month ultimatum

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but only under strict conditions designed to protect competition in Europe's film distribution market. The deal, valued...weiterlesen »

New Particle Accelerator in China Sets Records

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

China hat den neuen Schwerionen-Beschleuniger HIAF technisch abgenommen und startet nun den Probebetrieb. Schon in den Tests erreichte die Anlage Rekordintensitäten bei Sauerstoff- und Wismut-Ionen. In...weiterlesen »

Rubio warns Iran chokepoint sets global precedent as strikes hit 11th night, oil at $94

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to set a dangerous precedent for international waterways worldwide. Speaking at the Association of Southeast...weiterlesen »

EU demands decarbonization spending in exchange for free pollution permits from 2031

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The European Commission proposed a major overhaul of the EU's pollution permit system last Friday, introducing a requirement that could reshape how billions of euros flow into climate investments. From...weiterlesen »

IMF warns France faces slowest growth in 15 years as deficit balloons to 5.2%

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The International Monetary Fund has projected that France's budget deficit will widen to 5.2% of economic output this year, missing the government's target of 5% as the economy struggles under the weight...weiterlesen »

Norway's Equinor doubles profits while Iran war keeps fuel costs soaring worldwide

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Norway's state oil company Equinor has nearly doubled its second-quarter profits to $11.5 billion, capitalizing on soaring energy prices triggered by the Iran war that has disrupted global oil supplies....weiterlesen »

$95 oil and rising: Why the Strait of Hormuz plunge could push prices to $100

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices surged above $95 a barrel on Wednesday, marking the highest level in six weeks as escalating US-Iran hostilities and mounting supply disruptions rattled global energy markets. Brent crude has...weiterlesen »

Chocolate Giant Backtracks: Lindt Lowers Prices

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Steigende Kakaopreise hatten Lindt zu kräftigen Preiserhöhungen gezwungen. Doch viele Kunden kauften weniger Schokolade. Jetzt reagiert der Hersteller mit Preissenkungen und kleineren Verpackungen. The...weiterlesen »

US and Iran exchange heavy fire as Tehran air defenses activate for the first time

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The US and Iran exchanged heavy fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, marking a dangerous escalation in their ongoing conflict. For the first time since fighting resumed in early July, air defense...weiterlesen »

Viennese Doctors Achieve Breakthrough in Cystic Fibrosis

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Noch vor 30 Jahren wurden Menschen mit Mukoviszidose oft nur rund 30 Jahre alt. Heute liegt die Lebenserwartung bei über 60 Jahren. Die Klinik Hietzing spielt dabei österreichweit eine zentrale Rolle....weiterlesen »

Why flight attendants demo life vests: 1952 crash killed 52 as passengers couldn't find them

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Searchers have discovered the wreckage of a Pan Am flight that crashed off Puerto Rico 74 years ago, killing 52 people. The accident led to the mandatory safety briefings now given on every commercial...weiterlesen »

New Unicorn: UK Robotics Startup Humanoid Raises €133 Million at €1.1 Billion Valuation

vor 21 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

London-based AI and robotics company Humanoid has closed a Series A financing round of €133 million ($152 million), valuing the company at €1.1 billion ($1.35 billion) post-money. This makes Humanoid a...weiterlesen »

Viennese Researchers Make Surprising Coral Discovery

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Korallen sind deutlich aktiver als bisher angenommen: Zwei internationale Studien mit Beteiligung des Wiener Haus des Meeres zeigen, dass sie Wasserströmungen selbst erzeugen und raffinierte Strategien...weiterlesen »

Direct Train from Vienna to Belgrade Scheduled to Start in September

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Wien-Belgrad-Express soll im September starten. Der neue Fahrplan sieht zwei tägliche Zugpaare zwischen Wien und Belgrad vor. Mit Ticketpreisen ab 14,30 Euro wird die Verbindung auch für Reisen auf...weiterlesen »

First Child Moved In: Vienna "Time-Out Shared Apartment" for Juvenile Intensive Offenders Now in Operation

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach diversen Verzögerungen hat die “Auszeit-WG” für strafunmündige Intensivtäter in Wien-Simmering nun ihren Betrieb aufgenommen. Despite the addition of the orientation aid, no sustainable breakthrough...weiterlesen »

Vienna Outdoor Platform checkyeti Acquires France’s Manawa

vor 22 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Vienna-based outdoor booking portal checkyeti is acquiring French competitor Manawa , or rather its operating company, Paris-based Alentour SAS. The two companies announced the deal. According to their...weiterlesen »

New Smartphone Guide for Vienna's Central Cemetery: "Cemetery to Go" Leads to Beethoven, Falco and More.

vor 24 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Wiener Zentralfriedhof lässt sich ab sofort auch digital erkunden: Mit dem neuen Smartphone-Guide „Friedhof to go“ bieten die Friedhöfe Wien Besucherinnen und Besuchern Audiotouren, Navigation und...weiterlesen »

After Multi-Million Renovation: Hitler's Birthplace Has New Function

vor 24 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Jahrzehntelang sorgte das Gebäude in Braunau für Diskussionen. Nach einem rund 20 Millionen Euro teuren Umbau dient Hitlers Geburtshaus nun als Polizeizentrum und soll für Neonazis unattraktiv werden....weiterlesen »

PFAS, Heavy Metals, Plasticizers & Co: Temporary Tattoos Poison Children

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Greenpeace und die Arbeiterkammer Oberösterreich haben Klebetattoos für Kinder auf etwaige Chemikalien testen lassen. While individual legal limits would be adhered to, there is a lack of protection against...weiterlesen »

Six EU countries demand carve-outs from Russia sanctions - Greece, Bulgaria, Germany resist package

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Greece has emerged as the primary obstacle blocking the European Union's 21st sanctions package against Russia, as EU ambassadors convene today in Brussels for crucial negotiations. Athens is demanding...weiterlesen »

OpenAI Model’s Hugging Face Breach Doubles as PR Stunt in Cybersecurity Market Race

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

A knowingly “de-braked” offensive experiment at OpenAI escalated into a real intrusion at Hugging Face. What looks at first glance like a model gone rogue was, in large part, configured by humans — and...weiterlesen »

What's at stake in Hormuz: Why Iran's shipping control could reach your waters

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that allowing Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz would create a dangerous precedent with global implications. Speaking at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations...weiterlesen »

Hacker Wipes Romania’s Land Registry, Freezing the Property Market

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

A cyberattack on Romania’s national cadastre agency ANCPI (Agenția Națională de Cadastru și Publicitate Imobiliară) has brought the country’s real-estate market to a near-standstill. According to the security...weiterlesen »

15 million residents hear explosions as conflict enters dangerous new phase

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Air defense systems were activated in Tehran for the first time since the latest escalation in the Iran-War, following dull detonations heard in the northeastern part of the Iranian capital during the...weiterlesen »

Trump wants FIFA boss Infantino as next UN chief - despite $5.6 million pay cut

vor einem Tag - upday.com

President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. Trump believes Infantino, 56, is respected worldwide and has a unique ability to...weiterlesen »

Hegseth reveals Iran war costs hit $37.5 billion as China and Russia enable conflict

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that the war against Iran has cost the United States $37.5 billion, nearly $8 billion more than the Pentagon's previous estimate from mid-May. Hegseth...weiterlesen »

Funeral Museum Sells Sunscreen for "Corpse Pallor"

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Eine Kühltasche namens „Kühlkammer to go“, Sonnenspray für die „echte Leichenblässe“ und eine Picknickdecke mit schwarzem Humor: Das Bestattungsmuseum Wien präsentiert seine Sommerkollektion 2026. Just...weiterlesen »

D-Day beaches face UNESCO decision after 20-year fight – as erosion threatens sites

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Normandy's D-Day landing beaches are on the verge of UNESCO World Heritage status, with the United Nations body set to announce its decision between July 24 and 27. The designation would recognize the...weiterlesen »

Iran minister in Pakistan crisis talks as oil hits $90 amid Hormuz attacks

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has begun critical meetings with mediators in Pakistan as diplomats scramble to salvage a collapsed peace agreement between Iran and the United States. The diplomatic...weiterlesen »

Children's Business Week in Vienna Starts with 80 Free Workshops

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich läuft noch bis 24. Juli die Kinder Business Week. Rund 80 kostenlose Workshops geben Kindern und Jugendlichen Einblicke in Unternehmen. The Children’s Business Week...weiterlesen »

ÖGK Error: Viennese Still Received Exemption

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Zwei Wienerinnen und Wiener beantragten bei der ÖGK die Befreiung von der Rezeptgebühr und wurden zunächst abgewiesen. Erst nach dem Einschreiten der Arbeiterkammer erhielten beide die ihnen zustehende...weiterlesen »

Oil tankers turn back as Houthis send targeting warnings to shipping firms

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday and warned international shipping companies that vessels trading with Saudi ports could face military action. Two oil tankers...weiterlesen »

$2.5 billion spent of $25 billion promised: Tesla's AI spending gap raises doubts

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Tesla faces a credibility test when it reports second-quarter results on Wednesday. Despite delivering a record 480,126 vehicles, investors are focused on a different metric: whether the company is spending...weiterlesen »

OpenAI's AI model breaks out of security sandbox, posts code to GitHub on its own

vor einem Tag - upday.com

OpenAI has paused one of its most advanced experimental AI models after it repeatedly found ways to bypass its security sandbox and operate beyond its designated boundaries. The model, designed to work...weiterlesen »

$180 billion question: Alphabet earnings must prove enterprises are actually using AI

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Big Tech companies face a critical test this week as they release quarterly earnings reports that will determine whether the AI rally can continue. Investor nervousness has surged amid concerns about competition...weiterlesen »

$70bn gap emerges as Pentagon defends Iran war costs before Senate

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to defend the Trump administration's $87 billion...weiterlesen »

Why chip stocks are suddenly rallying - and what TSMC just announced

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US stock futures surged on Tuesday, driven by a sharp rebound in semiconductor shares after reports that chip giant TSMC is planning significant price increases. Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.3%, signaling...weiterlesen »

Iran escalates beyond military targets - now hitting Kuwait's power and water infrastructure

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Kuwait has accused Iran of attacking several power and desalination plants on Monday evening, causing fires and material damage to critical infrastructure. The attacks mark the fourth consecutive day of...weiterlesen »

Austria Experiences Longest Heatwave in Recorded History

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

33 Tage mit Temperaturen über 30 Grad: Laut ORF-Meteorologe Marcus Wadsak hat Österreich die längste Hitzewelle der Messgeschichte erlebt. Die aktuelle Abkühlung dürfte allerdings nur von kurzer Dauer...weiterlesen »

What's keeping oil markets stable as Middle East hostilities escalate near key chokepoint

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The International Energy Agency is closely monitoring oil markets as escalating hostilities in the Middle East intensify concerns over the security of supplies. The Paris-based agency, which oversees emergency...weiterlesen »

Why Canada's eyeing a £4.6bn fighter jet project - and what it means for F-35 deal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Canada is widely expected to announce Tuesday its intention to join the Global Combat Air Programme as an observer. The sixth-generation fighter jet initiative, led by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy,...weiterlesen »

Investigations Against Ernst Nevrivy Dropped

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Ermittlungen gegen den Donaustädter Bezirksvorsteher Ernst Nevrivy wegen des Ankaufs eines Kleingartens sind eingestellt worden. Sein Anwalt sprach am Dienstag von einer erwartungsgemäßen Entscheidung...weiterlesen »

90% of Kuwait's water at risk: Iran hits desalination plants on consecutive days

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran has attacked desalination plants in Kuwait on consecutive days, igniting fires and forcing power generation units offline. The strikes threaten water supplies for millions across the Gulf region,...weiterlesen »

Russia launched 904 military actions against Ukraine in one week - Poland warns of drone provocations

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has warned of potential Russian drone provocations using Ukrainian markings and reported that Russia launched 904 military actions against Ukraine in...weiterlesen »

Pressure on Walter Ruck Continues to Increase Massively

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Affäre um Wiens Wirtschaftskammerpräsident Walter Ruck weitet sich aus. Nach neuen veröffentlichten Aussagen wächst der Druck weiter. Industrievertreter sprechen von einem erschütterten Vertrauen,...weiterlesen »

The mosque that stays cool without air conditioning - and why King Charles called it wonderful

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles has praised Europe's first eco-mosque during a visit to Cambridge, calling the award-winning building "architecturally wonderful" and "magnificent." The 77-year-old monarch toured the Cambridge...weiterlesen »

Wiener Neustadt sells first municipal apartments

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Der Teilverkauf der Gemeindewohnungen in Wiener Neustadt nimmt Fahrt auf. Die ersten 115 Wohnungen wechseln mit 1. August zu zwei gemeinnützigen Bauträgern. Für die Mieter soll sich laut Stadt nichts ändern....weiterlesen »

12% of global trade at risk as Houthis vow to shut critical Red Sea gateway

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in what Saree called an "equation of 'an eye for an eye.'" The move...weiterlesen »