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Wait, what? Milei's deputy wants to charge foreigners for healthcare after World Cup loss

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Argentine President Javier Milei has entered an international controversy surrounding his country's 2026 World Cup campaign, claiming that criticism of Argentina stems from "jealousy." The far-right leader's...weiterlesen »

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Over 400 executions this year: Iran's killing machine targets dissent amid war

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Iran has executed Vahid Baniamerian, a 34-year-old physics academic, along with five other men on charges of membership in the outlawed People's Mujahedin (MEK) organization. The executions are part of...weiterlesen »

$6.4 billion bridge paid by Canada - now Trump gets half the tolls for 15 years

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor opens to traffic Monday, but Canada has canceled a planned joint celebration with the United States after President Donald Trump announced...weiterlesen »

109 km/h in a 60 zone - World Cup player Volpato allegedly fails roadside cocaine test

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Socceroos player Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding in Sydney. The 22-year-old forward, who represented Australia at the World Cup earlier this...weiterlesen »

Summer Puts Many Under Pressure: Almost Every Second Person Wants to Lose Weight

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Badesaison, Urlaub und Freibad: Laut einer aktuellen Umfrage verspürt fast jede zweite Person in Österreich zu bestimmten Anlässen den Wunsch, abzunehmen oder besser in Form zu sein. Besonders junge Menschen...weiterlesen »

Viennese Piece Brings Forgotten Female Inventors to Light

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit „Das hat doch eine Frau erfunden!“ bringt portraittheater in Wien ein Stück über berühmte Erfinderinnen auf die Bühne. Von Ada Lovelace bis Maria Telkes geht es um Frauen, deren Ideen bis heute unseren...weiterlesen »

Edinburgh's £50m tourist tax triggers arts cancellations as Scottish Ballet cuts shows

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Edinburgh is introducing a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starting July 24, 2026, making it the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. The charge is expected to generate up to £50...weiterlesen »

Elon Musk vows AI-generated Odyssey film by year's end after slamming Nolan's 'woke' casting

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk announced his AI platform Grok Imagine will create a full-length film adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" before the end of the year. Musk claims the AI-generated movie will be "historically...weiterlesen »

King Charles opens Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after city rescued competition from collapse

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday night, marking the start of a competition that nearly didn't happen. The ceremony at the OVO Hydro celebrated Glasgow...weiterlesen »

Xi and Trump to meet Sept 24: Why AI leadership talks mark historic meeting

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on September 24. The leaders plan to focus their discussions on artificial intelligence. Trump made...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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 »

Prison officers furious as Southport killer transferred to hospital: 'He is playing the system'

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital. The move followed clinical assessments...weiterlesen »

36% of Americans see China leading AI as Beijing launches 29-nation alliance, U.S. warns of sanctions

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

China has launched an ambitious campaign to expand its global influence through open-source artificial intelligence, positioning low-cost AI software as a modern form of "soft power." President Xi Jinping...weiterlesen »

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor 15 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 15 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 15 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 »

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

vor 15 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 »

From 'Nazi apologists' to apology: Far-right influencer's U-turn after Ukraine visit

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Laura Loomer, a far-right American influencer and ally of Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, capping a dramatic reversal from her previous stance as a fierce critic...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

False Beauty Doctor in Court: "I Didn't Want to Hurt Anyone"

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Am Wiener Landesgericht hat der Prozess gegen eine falsche Beauty-Ärztin begonnen. Laut Anklage soll die 46-Jährige zahlreiche Patientinnen und Patienten schwer geschädigt haben. Die Angeklagte weist Vorsatz...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 18 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 18 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 »

3% of normal rainfall: British farmers warn food supplies at risk in the next ten days

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

British farmers have issued a critical 10-day warning about food supplies as prolonged drought and extreme heat threaten unharvested crops across the country. The National Farmers Union stated that the...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 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 »

65-cent loss projected as American Airlines struggles while Delta and United thrive

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

American Airlines Group warned it may report a loss for 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices linked to the war in Iran erode profits and widen the gap with its larger rivals Delta and United. The Fort Worth,...weiterlesen »

Viennese Doctors Warn: Children Often Drown Silently

vor 20 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 20 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 20 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 »

Zelensky may attend Graham funeral in Washington on July 28 - senator died day after Kyiv meeting

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering a visit to the United States before the end of July that could include attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and holding talks with Donald Trump....weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 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 »

$126,000 to $66,000: Bitcoin crash forces BitMEX to shut down after 12 years

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is shuttering operations on September 23, 2026, marking the end of a platform that pioneered highly leveraged Bitcoin derivatives trading. The closure comes as a prolonged...weiterlesen »

Varta is being broken up – Tojner wants to save parts

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der angeschlagene Batteriehersteller Varta wird aufgespalten. Die Sparte Haushaltsbatterien soll ausgegliedert werden, für den Rest wird eine neue Eigentümerstruktur gesucht. Auch die Sparte in Graz könnte...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

Why NYC's mayor can't touch Netanyahu - even with an ICC warrant in hand

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged Tuesday that he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, retreating from a campaign pledge that had sparked intense...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 »

US sends 150 medics to Germany as Iran conflict shows signs of escalation

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

More than 150 medics have arrived at the US military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, in recent days, the Wall Street Journal reported. The deployment could signal a potential escalation of US military...weiterlesen »

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

vor 24 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 »

Struck 21 times with hammer: Prosecutors reveal brutal details of Ann Widdecombe's death

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative minister, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on July 9 with serious head injuries. Joshua Kerry, 28, from...weiterlesen »

Vienna Focuses on More Participation in the Neighborhood

vor einem Tag - 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 »

False Beauty Doctor in Court: Up to Ten Years Imprisonment Possible

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Am Donnerstag muss sich eine 45-Jährige vor dem Wiener Landesgericht verantworten. Laut Anklage soll sie mit Botox- und Hyaluronbehandlungen zahlreiche Menschen schwer verletzt haben. A 45-year-old woman...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Wegovy and Mounjaro linked to 68% higher hair loss risk, new research shows

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Popular weight loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are associated with a higher risk of hair loss compared to other diabetes treatments, according to new research published in The BMJ. Three separate...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Cold Front Brings Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Back

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Burnham's Brexit paradox: Won't rejoin EU but domestic agenda may pull UK closer to Brussels

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain's seventh prime minister since Brexit, immediately facing a delicate balancing act between domestic priorities and international pressures. European leaders welcomed...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 »

£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 »

21 hammer blows in 2 minutes: Security footage captures Ann Widdecombe's final moments

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A 28-year-old British man has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her Devon home on July 9. Prosecutors allege Joshua...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 »

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 »

MediaMarkt Abolishes Cash Registers – Is This Coming to Vienna Too?

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

MediaMarkt will das klassische Bezahlen an der Kassa abschaffen. Kunden sollen künftig direkt bei der Beratung bezahlen können. Noch starten die Tests in Deutschland – doch viele fragen sich bereits, wann...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 2 Tagen - 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 »