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Oil hits $100 as US bombing of Iran enters 14th night – latest chapter in decades-long intervention pattern

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

A series of opinion pieces argues that recurring US military interventions in the Middle East represent a structural problem of American power, not merely the result of Donald Trump's actions. This analysis...weiterlesen »

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Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

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The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday, but a growing internal debate about potential rate hikes reflects mounting concerns over persistent inflation....weiterlesen »

$100 oil threat eases - but Trump weighs massive Iran strike as markets wobble

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Wall Street showed signs of stabilization on Friday after a sharp sell-off driven by escalating tensions with Iran and concerns over technology sector investments. Futures pointed higher as oil prices...weiterlesen »

Stealth tax hits a million workers as frozen thresholds rake in billions

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Over one million additional people in Britain are expected to pay more income tax in the 2026-27 tax year, new analysis warns. The increase stems from frozen tax thresholds, a policy critics call a "stealth...weiterlesen »

$797 billion wiped out as Magnificent Seven stocks crash - but Intel signals turnaround

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

US stock futures edged higher on Friday morning, signaling a potential stabilization after the market's steepest one-day decline in a month. Futures contracts tied to the S&P 500 Index rose 0.3% as of...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and closure of the Hormuz Strait send Brazil rates to highest in a month

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian interest rates surged to their highest levels in a month on Thursday as oil prices topped $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. The jump...weiterlesen »

Trump believes Burnham government will collapse, sees Farage as possible successor

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The White House is prepared to "tolerate" UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for now, but expects he will not be the last British leader during Donald Trump's presidency, according to sources who spoke to...weiterlesen »

Oil surges past $100 as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and blockade Red Sea

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and declared a naval blockade against the Kingdom, opening a dangerous new front in the Middle East conflict. The escalation...weiterlesen »

France bans social media for under-15s - but EU law may make it unenforceable

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

France has enacted legislation banning social media use for children under 15, making it the first European Union country to implement such restrictions. Both chambers of parliament approved the measure...weiterlesen »

17 sailors dead, 6,000 stranded in Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The UN Human Rights Office has called for the urgent evacuation of around 6,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, trapped on approximately 400 ships that cannot safely leave the Persian Gulf amid...weiterlesen »

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Europe might face gas shortages as storage lags at 54% vs 80% winter target

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Europe is racing against time to secure enough gas for the upcoming winter heating season, as a global competition for liquefied natural gas threatens supply shortages and has already driven prices to...weiterlesen »

Tech hits 50% of S&P 500 for first time ever as AI boom drives earnings surge - despite $1 trillion bet by 2027

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Major technology companies reported strong second-quarter earnings driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as massive investments in AI are raising questions about returns...weiterlesen »

What SAP's cloud backlog reveals about AI threats - and why shares just surged 5%

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

SAP shares surged more than 5% in Frankfurt trading on Friday after Europe's largest software company reported better-than-expected cloud contract growth, easing investor concerns about potential disruption...weiterlesen »

Iranian missiles could reach London - as Tehran warns UK base now a target

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has directly threatened Britain, declaring RAF Fairford and other UK military installations "legitimate targets" after the US used the Gloucestershire base to launch...weiterlesen »

The Alaska summit mystery: What deal did Russia think Trump made on Ukraine?

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Russian claims that Washington and Moscow reached an agreement to end the war in Ukraine at last year's summit in Alaska between former US President Donald...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Spritpreise sind in Österreich vielerorts wieder über die Zwei-Euro-Marke gestiegen. Der ÖAMTC fordert deshalb eine stärkere Senkung der Mineralölsteuer und mehr Entlastung für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten....weiterlesen »

Rubio warns Iran: Trump demands 'a head for an eye' as massive strike looms

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated US rhetoric toward Iran on Thursday, declaring that President Donald Trump's military policy demands "a head for an eye" rather than the traditional "eye for an...weiterlesen »

30C heat and 36 days without rain - England faces drought as 23 million hit by hosepipe bans

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach up to 30C during a busy summer getaway weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met...weiterlesen »

Danube as Deep as It Hasn't Been in Decades

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Die Donau und viele Nebenflüsse führen derzeit so wenig Wasser wie seit Jahrzehnten nicht mehr. Kreuzfahrten stoppen, Frachtschiffe warten – und in manchen Regionen tauchen sogar Wracks und Kriegsrelikte...weiterlesen »

Putin's inner circle signals desire to end war as Ukraine strikes bite, Zelensky claims

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory are creating a "toxic atmosphere" around Vladimir Putin, with the Russian leader's inner circle signaling a desire...weiterlesen »

Markets tumble as oil nears $100 - and the ECB just hinted at September rate hike

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Stock exchanges in New York and Europe recorded their worst day in two...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and two blocked straits: How Iran conflict is choking global trade

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has deployed additional special forces, fighter squadrons, and weapons to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran enters its 13th consecutive night. The escalation comes...weiterlesen »

BAE chief warns of 'most threatening time' in his lifetime as UK defense spending falls short of 3.5% target

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

The United Kingdom has become too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, according to the head of Europe's largest defense contractor. Dr. Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE Systems, told the...weiterlesen »

Oil tops $100, new US tariffs hit - but DAX expected to open nearly flat Friday

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The German DAX index is expected to open Friday's trading session with minimal movement after suffering recent declines. The benchmark index faces pressure from a combination of factors including new US...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

$25 billion bet against SpaceX as short positions surge to 32% of floating stock

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Investors are betting $25 billion against SpaceX as the company's stock has tumbled since going public last month. Short positions now account for 32% of the company's floating stock—a dramatic surge that...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 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 »

$110bn Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal blocked until August hearing

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

A US federal judge has extended the pause on Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until August 17. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín added another two weeks to the temporary...weiterlesen »

40% oil surge in weeks - Iran attacks, refinery crisis and Rhine drought collide

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged to their highest levels since the onset of the Iran war, with diesel and gasoline costs soaring amid a perfect storm of supply disruptions. In Switzerland, unleaded...weiterlesen »

43% oil price surge to $100 sparks bidding war from Brazil to West Africa

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices have surged 43% this month to $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reshapes global energy markets. The crisis has accelerated oil and gas exploration...weiterlesen »

US deploys bombers and special forces as Trump weighs 'massive' attack on Iran

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump has warned he will hold Iran responsible for any future attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on shipping in the Red Sea, threatening "major military punishment" against both Tehran and its proxy...weiterlesen »

What the ECB just signaled about September - and why your borrowing costs could rise

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Thursday, giving policymakers time to assess whether Middle East conflict will fuel inflation and require further tightening. The...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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 »

Teemu Pukki scores a brace in the Conference League

vor 9 Stunden - European News Agency

Helsinki [ENA] HJK Helsinki secured a commanding 5–0 victory in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League against Northern Irish side Coleraine F.C. Returning player Teemu Pukki scored...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and AI doubts trigger Asian market rout—Fed rate hikes now priced in

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Asian stock markets plunged on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, driven by an escalating Middle East conflict and mounting doubts over artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

Europe torn between Trump's Iran war and Putin's Ukraine aggression - as fuel prices surge from Hormuz blockade

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

A heated debate over Europe's foreign policy and defense strategy dominated the German talk show "Maybrit Illner" on Thursday evening. The ZDF program titled "Between Trump and Putin - Will Europe be Torn...weiterlesen »

Oil hits $100 after Red Sea attacks - UK petrol heading to record 160p as prices surge 20% since February

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel for the first time since May, triggering a sharp spike in UK fuel costs that threatens to push petrol and diesel prices to near-record highs. The surge follows fresh...weiterlesen »

Zelensky fires tech minister Fedorov - Western allies fear end to corruption crackdown

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Britain and the United States have pressed Ukraine to continue its anti-corruption crackdown following the dismissal of former Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. The two allies conveyed...weiterlesen »

Iranian drones target Kuwait base - Trump vows severe retaliation

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Kuwaiti air defense systems intercepted Iranian rockets and drones targeting military installations on Thursday evening. The strikes aimed at Al-Salem airbase, a key facility used by both Kuwaiti and US...weiterlesen »

Japan's yen hits ¥164 per dollar - weakest since 1986 as inflation climbs 1.6%

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's key inflation measure has risen for the first time in three months, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for another interest rate increase this year. The consumer price index excluding fresh food...weiterlesen »

One-fifth of world's oil at stake as Iran blocks Trump ceasefire over Hormuz Strait

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump on Thursday, insisting on a resolution to the control of the Strait of Hormuz before any peace deal. The proposal was delivered to Tehran...weiterlesen »

Petrol approaching 160p per litre - what the Middle East oil spike means for UK drivers

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged sharply as oil exceeded $100 per barrel following renewed tensions in the Middle East. In Austria, diesel reached 2.009 euros per liter on Wednesday, while UK drivers...weiterlesen »

£1.8bn pledged in week one - but Burnham can't say where the money comes from

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked a political firestorm with £1.8bn in spending announcements during his first week in office. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that tax rises are inevitable...weiterlesen »

How Trump's red card intervention backfired - and Belgium used it as motivation

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Megan Rapinoe has blamed Donald Trump for disrupting the US men's national team's momentum at the 2026 World Cup. The soccer legend suggested Trump's intervention in a red card controversy threw the team...weiterlesen »

10,000 threat cases in six months as White House Correspondents' Dinner returns under lockdown

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner takes place today in Washington, D.C., under unprecedented security conditions. U.S. Secret Service officials warned threat levels are "off the charts"...weiterlesen »

US strikes Iran for 13th straight night as Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The United States launched strikes on Iranian military targets for the 13th consecutive night, marking a significant escalation in the conflict over Middle Eastern shipping routes. US Central Command (Centcom)...weiterlesen »

$15bn rocket grounded: SpaceX's Starship faces second delay after engine failure

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

SpaceX has delayed the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket to Friday, pushing back a critical milestone for the second time in a week. The company cited unfavorable weather conditions that...weiterlesen »

Trump vows 'major military punishment' for Iran after Houthi tanker attacks in Red Sea

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten "major military punishment" against Iran and the militant...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

11 ships attacked in 18 days as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz oil route

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Iranian missile strikes on two Greek-owned oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday night have exposed the limits of US military efforts to secure the vital waterway. The attacks...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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 »

BBC demands Trump's Jan 6 messages to prove he incited Capitol riot in $10bn lawsuit defense

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

The BBC is demanding Donald Trump's personal messages from January 6, 2021, as evidence in its defense against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster aims to prove in court that Trump incited...weiterlesen »

$16.1bn revenue, 59% AI growth - yet Intel reports $11bn loss. Here's why

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Intel surged nearly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting its fastest revenue growth in 15 years. The chipmaker's second-quarter revenue jumped 25% year-over-year to $16.1 billion, driven...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 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 »

Musk publicly thanks chip suppliers as Tesla and SpaceX build up to $119bn factory

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk publicly thanked chip manufacturers Micron, Samsung, and TSMC during Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday - an unusual move that highlights the severe global memory shortage threatening the automotive...weiterlesen »

Trump's Air Force One leak hunt ends as Justice Department backs down from Times reporters

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

The US government has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One aircraft. The move ends a legal confrontation that press freedom...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 »

AK Confirms: Supermarkets Pass on Tax Reduction

vor 21 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 »

$5 billion Anthropic bet: AMD unveils MI400 GPUs to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

AMD has unveiled its Instinct MI400 series GPUs and announced a $5 billion investment in AI company Anthropic this week, marking one of the chipmaker's most aggressive moves yet to challenge Nvidia's dominance...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

Ukraine and Raytheon to jointly produce Patriot interceptors - country's only ballistic defense

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a partnership with US defense contractor Raytheon to jointly manufacture Patriot missile interceptors. The agreement marks a major step in Ukraine's...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 23 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 »

Less than 2% of expected rainfall: Wales faces driest July in nearly 190 years

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

North Wales and the Upper Severn have become the first regions in the UK to declare drought status this summer. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) made the announcement on Thursday following weeks of record-breaking...weiterlesen »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Russia is considering extending its ban on diesel exports for another month as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the country's oil infrastructure, Interfax reported. The move comes as Moscow grapples with...weiterlesen »

New Viennese Bistro Relies on Good Gut Feeling

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach einer schweren Schulteroperation entstand die Idee, heute ist sie Realität: In der Josefstadt hat mit „Mini Mayr“ ein neues Bistro eröffnet, das auf leichte Küche, Trendgetränke und bewusstes Genießen...weiterlesen »

Europe's drought isn't from lack of rain - it's the heat drying everything out

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Europe is facing an exceptional drought this summer, but the culprit is not a lack of rain. A new study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) reveals that extreme heat linked to climate change is the...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

$100 oil is back: Houthi tanker attacks send fuel prices soaring

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. The strike has...weiterlesen »

England fans praised abroad while domestic abuse soars at home during World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Domestic violence and football-related incidents in England and Wales reached record levels during the 2026 World Cup, despite England fans abroad earning praise for exemplary behavior. Police recorded...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Less than 2% of expected rainfall: Wales rivers hit record lows as wildfire risk soars

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Natural Resources Wales has declared drought status in North Wales and the Upper Severn, marking the first official drought declarations in the UK this year. The decision follows an exceptionally dry July...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

£1.1bn revenue target: Why Britain is taxing electric vehicles by the mile

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Britain is introducing a per-mile tax for electric vehicles from April 2028. The move aims to replace declining fuel tax revenues as drivers shift away from traditional combustion engines. The new system,...weiterlesen »

The Red Sea chokepoint everyone's watching - and why oil just hit $100 again

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May after Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude, the international benchmark,...weiterlesen »

$240bn bet, 7 red flags raised - but FIFA sees no World Cup match-fixing

vor einem Tag - upday.com

An international sports integrity body has flagged seven potential betting irregularities during the 2026 men's World Cup, creating a stark contrast with FIFA's own assessment that found no suspicious...weiterlesen »

$100 oil returns as Red Sea tanker attacks fuel global supply crisis fears

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brent crude oil surged past $100 per barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and fresh attacks on oil infrastructure. The benchmark price jumped 6.3%...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Putin withdraws Ukraine territory offer as US Congress shapes 100% tariff sanctions on Russian oil buyers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Vladimir Putin is reportedly pulling back from his previous offer to return parts of Ukraine's Kharkiv and Sumy regions in exchange for Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas. The shift comes as Washington shapes...weiterlesen »

$230bn backlog, 437% earnings surge: Lockheed Martin crushes forecasts on missile demand

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lockheed Martin shares surged 6.1% in pre-market trading Thursday after the defense contractor reported second-quarter results that crushed Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year outlook. The...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Engine failures force SpaceX to try again as AI predicts 40% chance of catastrophic failure

vor einem Tag - upday.com

SpaceX prepares for another critical test flight of its massive Starship rocket Thursday, just one week after an aborted launch attempt rattled investors and wiped $1 trillion off the company's market...weiterlesen »

Russia claims Germany could build nuclear bomb within a year - Berlin fires back

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany has firmly rejected Russian accusations that it is preparing to develop nuclear weapons, calling the claims unfounded propaganda. Government spokesperson Steffen Meyer stated today in Berlin that...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

50,000 per month: Ukraine's AI interceptor enters mass production after confirmed kills

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ukrainian defense manufacturer SkyFall has developed a new interceptor drone capable of taking down Russia's fastest attack drones. The P1-SUN JetKiller is already operational with confirmed kills and...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

1.4 million casualties yet Russia stays afloat - how Global South keeps Kremlin resilient

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russia has demonstrated unexpected resilience in the face of Western sanctions and diplomatic isolation following its invasion of Ukraine, according to new research that challenges the narrative of Moscow...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Four Chicks Hatched: First Natural Rearing of the Largest Ostrich Species at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Zoo Schönbrunn sind bereits im Juni vier Straußenküken geschlüpft. Erstmals in der Geschichte des Tiergartens werden Nordafrikanische Rothalsstrauße von ihren Elterntieren auf natürliche Weise...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

US refineries running all out to fill global gap—but what happens when they break down?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US oil refineries are operating at maximum capacity to compensate for severe global fuel shortages caused by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. This has pushed some facilities to 100% utilization while...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Secret Service opens 10,000 threat investigations as 'off the charts' security preps underway for Friday dinner

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The US Secret Service is facing the highest threat level in its director's 24-year career as it prepares to secure a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday. The agency has...weiterlesen »

Trump's global tariffs expire Friday as $81.3bn refund reveals Supreme Court defeat

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Trump's global tariffs expire on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled his earlier duties unlawful. The US government has refunded $81.3 billion in tariffs between October 2025 and June, while the president...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

SpaceX stock crashes 47% from peak, falls below IPO price just one month after launch

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SpaceX shares have plummeted 47% from their peak following the company's IPO last month, raising concerns about technology sector valuations and market dynamics. The dramatic decline below the issue price...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Teen drops Meta lawsuit days before trial - but 3,000 more cases await the tech giant

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A 15-year-old Florida teenager has dropped his lawsuit against Meta just days before a trial was set to begin next week in Los Angeles. The case alleged that Meta's social media platforms created addictive...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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

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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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »