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Six candidates pitch visions to restore UN relevance as credibility crisis deepens

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Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary General presented their cases at a town hall event in the UN General Assembly chamber. Their presentations came at a critical moment, as...weiterlesen »

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Mortgage rates surge in Canada and UK as oil tops $100 amid Middle East crisis

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Mortgage rates in Canada and the UK are surging as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices and bond yields, reversing weeks of declining rates and threatening to increase borrowing costs for millions...weiterlesen »

Middle East flare-up sends oil past $100 - and inflation fears are back

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

European and Brazilian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Spain's Ibex 35 dropped 1.75% to below 19,300...weiterlesen »

Russia's economy grinds to 0.2% growth as major companies slash investments by 14.3%

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a sharp economic slowdown, with GDP growing just 0.2% in the first five months of 2026. The admission contradicts his efforts to project stability and...weiterlesen »

AK Confirms: Supermarkets Pass on Tax Reduction

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Gute Nachrichten für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten: Laut aktuellen Preismonitoren der Arbeiterkammer wurde die Mehrwertsteuersenkung auf Grundnahrungsmittel vollständig an die Kundschaft weitergegeben....weiterlesen »

Chinese carmakers surge to 10.5% EU market share, up from 6.5%

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Chinese car manufacturers captured 10.5 percent of the European Union market in June 2026, up from 6.5 percent a year earlier. The surge reflects both stronger sales from newer brands like BYD and a reclassification...weiterlesen »

42 charges and zero help from Trump: Andrew Tate's allies vanish as extradition looms

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

The White House confirmed Thursday that Donald Trump will not intervene in the extradition case of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who were arrested Saturday in Miami following a British...weiterlesen »

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Wiener Polizei hat die für Samstag geplante Demonstration der rechtsextremen Identitären untersagt. Grund ist eine bereits zuvor angemeldete Gegendemonstration auf derselben Route. The demonstration...weiterlesen »

The irony in Zuckerberg's AI ad: Soundtrack describes humanity's last five years alive

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched an advertising campaign promoting optimism about artificial intelligence, positioning his company as a counterweight to widespread fears about the technology. The...weiterlesen »

Iran threatens Britain and Royal Family over RAF base used for US strikes

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a direct threat to Britain and the Royal Family after US Air Force bombers used RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to launch strikes against Iranian territory....weiterlesen »

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Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup as coach slams rivals' 'intolerable' behavior

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Spain's national team coach Luis de la Fuente has sharply criticized Argentina's players for their behavior after the World Cup final, calling their reactions "intolerable and inadmissible." The comments...weiterlesen »

What Musk now fears about AI - and why he says human work will become optional

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk has admitted he "got carried away" with politics during his turbulent alliance with Donald Trump. In a wide-ranging interview with The Economist , the billionaire entrepreneur reflected on his...weiterlesen »

Your country, their war: US bombers strike Iran from British soil as IRGC threatens retaliation

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a legitimate military target after the US Air Force used the British base to launch B1 bomber raids against Iran. The threat...weiterlesen »

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Marta could eye seventh and final tournament

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking the first time South America stages the tournament. The competition runs from June 24 to July 25, with the opening match and final scheduled for...weiterlesen »

World Cup Final 2026: More Than 61,500 Fans Demand Replay of the Final

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mehr als 61.500 Menschen haben eine Online-Petition unterzeichnet, die eine Wiederholung des WM-Finales 2026 zwischen Argentinien und Spanien fordert. After the lost World Cup final against Spain, an online...weiterlesen »

Energy shock's full impact yet to hit: Lagarde warns inflation stays above 2% until 2027

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, keeping its key rates unchanged as the energy shock continues to fuel inflation across the Eurozone. ECB President Christine Lagarde warned...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Tourism with 4 Percent Increase in Overnight Stays in the First Half of 2026

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wiens Tourismus kann eine erfolgreiche Halbjahresbilanz ziehen: Mit 9,3 Mio. Gästenächtigungen erreichten die ersten sechs Monate im Jahr 2026 einen Zuwachs von 4 Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Auch...weiterlesen »

Women in Austria Pay the Highest Price

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Österreich liegt beim Arbeitsmarkt insgesamt gut im EU-Vergleich. Doch bei Teilzeit, Lohnlücke und Kinderbetreuung sieht der ÖGB massiven Handlungsbedarf. Vor allem Frauen würden dadurch Einkommen, Chancen...weiterlesen »

Viennese Doctors Warn: Children Often Drown Silently

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Schon wenige Sekunden können ausreichen: Laut der Klinik Donaustadt werden jedes Jahr mehrere Kinder nach Badeunfällen intensivmedizinisch behandelt. Ärzte warnen vor einem weit verbreiteten Irrtum beim...weiterlesen »

UK has worst mental health in Europe - over 1 in 3 affected as nearly half turn to AI for help

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The United Kingdom has the worst mental health in Europe and ranks third worst globally, with over one in three people affected by poor mental health issues. The findings come from the sixth annual AXA...weiterlesen »

Teenager Tried to Mediate Dispute and Was Chased with a Knife

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein Schlichtungsversuch ist für einen 16-Jährigen am Wiener Keplerplatz in einer Gewalttat geendet. Laut Polizei wurde der Jugendliche am Mittwochnachmittag von einem 42-Jährigen zu Boden gestoßen, mehrfach...weiterlesen »

How warmer weather is making drowning deadlier - and what WHO wants countries to do

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The World Health Organization has warned that climate change is exacerbating drowning risks globally as it launched its first-ever action plan to tackle a crisis that claims around 300,000 lives annually....weiterlesen »

59 charges, seven alleged victims: Why the Tate brothers can't count on Trump's help

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ruled out any intervention in the extradition case of controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face serious sex crime charges in the United Kingdom....weiterlesen »

15 Cases Across Vienna: Police Warn of New Burglary Method Using Corrosive Acid

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wie die Polizei Wien per Aussendung am Donnerstag bekannt gab, kommt er zurzeit vermehrt zu Wohnungseinbrüchen, bei denen ätzende Säure verwendet wird. Seit Februar wurden bereits 15 Fälle in ganz Wien...weiterlesen »

$98 oil and rising gas prices: Why ECB's next move just got a lot harder

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank is widely expected to pause interest rate hikes on Thursday, keeping borrowing costs at 2.25% following June's increase. But renewed fighting between the United States and Iran...weiterlesen »

€3bn fraud trial verdict looms as Wirecard CEO could face up to 15 years after 270 court days

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

The criminal trial over payment processor Wirecard's multi-billion euro collapse is approaching its conclusion. After more than three and a half years, presiding judge Markus Födisch proposed scheduling...weiterlesen »

Vienna Remains a Luxury Hotspot: Real Estate Prices Are Rising Again

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der österreichische Luxusimmobilienmarkt hat 2025 wieder zugelegt. Laut REMAX stieg das Transaktionsvolumen auf 3,36 Milliarden Euro. Besonders stark entwickelten sich Wohnungen, Wien bleibt bei Spitzenpreisen...weiterlesen »

80% heating subsidies for low earners - but wealthy Germans lose thousands in grants

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union has mandated an end to public subsidies for gas boilers starting in 2025, while Germany is overhauling its heating subsidy system to favor lower-income households. The changes mark a...weiterlesen »

UN picks next chief in public - but five veto powers decide behind closed doors

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Six candidates faced public scrutiny Thursday in New York's General Assembly Hall as the United Nations launched its search for António Guterres' successor. The 90-minute town hall marks the first joint...weiterlesen »

How Escape-Proof is the New "Time-Out Shared Apartment" in Vienna

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Welche Sicherheitsvorkehrungen in der nun in Betrieb gegangenen “Auszeit-WG” für Intensivtäter unter 14 Jahren in Wien gelten, zeigt ein Blick in das Konzept der Einrichtung. Demnach arbeitet ein Securitymann...weiterlesen »

Gift Alarm in Vienna-Alsergrund: Fire Department Responds

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Großeinsatz im Alsergrund: In der Wiener Säulengasse wurden am Mittwoch Kanister mit gefährlichen Stoffen entdeckt. Die Feuerwehr rückte mit Schutzanzügen an und entsorgte rund 30 Gebinde aus einer ehemaligen...weiterlesen »

Equinor profits nearly double to $11.5bn as US-Iran war drives oil prices to $97 per barrel

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Norway's state oil company Equinor has reported a near-doubling of quarterly profits to $11.5 billion, capitalizing on surging oil and gas prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. The Stavanger-based...weiterlesen »

Vienna Focuses on More Participation in the Neighborhood

vor 19 Stunden - 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 »

EU hits Google €890M Fine For Self-Preferencing in Search and Play Store

vor 16 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The European Commission is penalising Google for breaching the Digital Markets Act for the first time. The case covers self-preferencing in search results and the rules governing the Google Play app store....weiterlesen »

BOJ rate hike timing splits economists as political pressure mounts and yen slides past 163

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Half of surveyed economists expect the Bank of Japan to postpone its next benchmark interest rate hike until December, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government seen as a key obstacle to further...weiterlesen »

100 LGBTQ+ aid workers forced into sex work after Trump cuts eliminate their jobs in Nepal

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Around 100 LGBTQ+ aid workers in Nepal have turned to sex work to survive after US foreign aid cuts eliminated their jobs. They now walk the same streets as the vulnerable people they once helped. The...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 »

Two to four years to live - Chris Hoy refuses to let cancer define him

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy has taken on a new broadcasting role with TNT Sports for the Commonwealth Games, which began Thursday in Glasgow. The 50-year-old track cycling legend is covering...weiterlesen »

The fighter jet race heating up: Boeing, Anduril and rivals battle for AI wingman contracts

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested modified F-16 fighter jets that can fly autonomously under artificial intelligence control, marking a significant milestone in autonomous combat aviation. A human...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo says Spain 'thrashed' Argentina despite 1-0 scoreline

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazário has delivered a scathing assessment of Argentina's World Cup final performance, calling Spain's 1-0 victory a "thrashing" despite the narrow scoreline. The former...weiterlesen »

Design in Perfection: The New Barracuda SenZZo

vor 20 Stunden - life PR

With warm rays of sunshine, spring has driven ice and snow out of Germany over the past few days – and at the same time officially ushered in the 2026 tuning season! For the experts at Barracuda Racing...weiterlesen »

£1bn lost in one week as UK heatwave forces workers to cut hours

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The June heatwave in the United Kingdom cost the economy over £1 billion in lost productivity, according to a study published Thursday by the London School of Economics. Workers reduced their hours by...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

200 hectares scorched, 30-mile smoke plumes - and not a single firefighting helicopter in sight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Wales has activated crisis management arrangements as firefighters battle multiple severe wildfires that have been burning for days with no aerial support available anywhere in the UK. The Ministry of...weiterlesen »

Three days to build a ghost gun: How 3D printers create untraceable weapons from free plans

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A German television documentary has exposed the alarming ease with which deadly firearms can be produced using 3D printers. Weapon expert Jörg Sprave demonstrated in an ARD film that he built a fully functional...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Casemiro joins Inter Miami on free transfer, reunites with former rival Messi in MLS

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer, reuniting with Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer. The 34-year-old signed a contract through the end of the 2027 season with an...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Argentina had zero shots on goal but fans blame the referee

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Over 57,000 Argentine fans have signed an online petition demanding a replay of the World Cup final, citing alleged referee corruption after their team's loss to Spain on July 19. The petition on Change.org...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

37-Year-Old Killed in New Danube: Verdict Reached

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Das Wiener Landesgericht hat zwei Männer wegen des Mordes an einem 37-Jährigen an der Neuen Donau verurteilt. Ein Angeklagter erhielt lebenslange Haft, der zweite 20 Jahre Freiheitsstrafe. With verdicts...weiterlesen »

71 Percent Eat Differently Under Stress

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Bei 71 Prozent hat Stress Auswirkungen auf das Essverhalten. Das hat die repräsentative Marketagent-Umfrage “Wie is(s)t Österreich?” der Krüger Group GmbH aus dem Frühjahr 2026 ergeben. In intensive work...weiterlesen »

£200m promotion dream destroyed: Southampton coach now charged over training spy scandal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the English Football Association with misconduct over a spying scandal that already cost his club a shot at Premier League promotion worth £200 million....weiterlesen »

Figo snubs Messi and Yamal in Ballon d'Or picks - backs Rodri despite zero goals

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has weighed in on speculation linking Manchester City's Rodri Hernández with a move to the Spanish capital, while also sharing his picks for this year's Ballon d'Or following...weiterlesen »

Norway marks 15 years since Breivik killed 77 as extremist threat grows

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norway commemorated the 77 victims of the July 22, 2011 terror attacks on Wednesday, marking 15 years since far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo's government...weiterlesen »

Chocolate Giant Backtracks: Lindt Lowers Prices

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Deadly Fire Breaks Out in Workshop in Tulln

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein tödlicher Brand am Dienstag in Fels am Wagram, im niederösterreichischen Bezirk Tulln, ist laut Polizeiangaben mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit in der Werkstätte des Hauses ausgebrochen. According to the...weiterlesen »

Wait, did they just edit him out? Trump vanishes from Spain's World Cup photos

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Donald Trump became the center of a social media controversy after Spain and FIFA published official World Cup victory photos that appeared to minimize or remove his presence from the trophy ceremony....weiterlesen »

After 11 years away: Spain's world champions return to Seville for Nations League

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain's national football team will play their first official matches after winning their second World Cup title in late September and early October. The reigning world champions face Croatia in Seville...weiterlesen »

Every Sixth Person Feels Cheated by Craftsmen

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Eine neue KFV-Studie zeigt: 17 Prozent der Befragten geben an, in den vergangenen fünf Jahren Opfer von Handwerksbetrug geworden zu sein. Besonders oft geht es um Notdienste, mangelhafte Arbeiten und aggressive...weiterlesen »

Spain leads 2030 World Cup betting despite battle with Morocco over final venue

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain is vying with Morocco to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while bookmakers have installed the defending European champions as favorites to win the tournament itself. The competition for...weiterlesen »

Direct Train from Vienna to Belgrade Scheduled to Start in September

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Viennese Spend Record Amount Online

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Wiener geben so viel Geld im Online-Handel aus wie noch nie. Eine neue Studie zeigt aber auch: Der stationäre Handel bleibt klar die erste Wahl – während Temu und Shein weiter Marktanteile gewinnen....weiterlesen »

Argentina prepares legal action over World Cup disinformation campaign

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Argentine Football Association is preparing legal action against media outlets and social media accounts over an alleged disinformation campaign that targeted the national team during the World Cup...weiterlesen »

"Fake Police Officer" Arrested in Vienna – Police Seek More Victims

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der Wiener Polizei ist in der Nacht auf Mittwoch die Festnahme eines mutmaßlichen “falschen Polizisten” gelungen. Officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) arrested the 23-year-old...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 »

€3.08m for releasing players: How Man City beat PSG and Arsenal to FIFA's top payout

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Manchester City will receive the highest FIFA compensation payment for releasing players to the 2026 World Cup, earning 3.08 million euros. The English club tops the global rankings ahead of Paris Saint-Germain...weiterlesen »

Three million stray dogs: Morocco faces World Cup killing allegations

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Morocco faces mounting allegations of systematically killing stray dogs ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Animal rights groups describe a widespread hunt on street dogs across major cities, with eyewitnesses...weiterlesen »

Footballer wins €40,000 World Cup final tickets - but club blocks him from going

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norwegian footballer Dan Peter Ulvestad missed the World Cup final despite winning VIP tickets worth over 40,000 euros. His club Kristiansund BK prevented him from traveling in time because they needed...weiterlesen »

Beach soccer returns to Gaza for first time in three years as players find hope amid the ruins

vor einem Tag - Wirtschaft.com

The 7th Beach Soccer Tournament has returned to Gaza City for the first time since Israeli military operations halted the competition three years ago, with 12 teams competing across three pitches that...weiterlesen »

What Scaloni said about his Argentina future - and why it sounds like goodbye

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni returned to his hometown of Pujato in Santa Fe province following his team's heartbreaking World Cup final defeat to Spain. Fans greeted him with chants of "Leo is not leaving,"...weiterlesen »

White House reacts to Ferran Torres wearing 'Make Spain Great Again' cap after World Cup win

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The White House has reacted to Spanish footballer Ferran Torres wearing a "Make Spain Great Again" cap during Spain's World Cup victory celebration in Madrid. On Tuesday, the official White House account...weiterlesen »