Austria and Rapid Take the Lead in the European Cup

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria Wien und Rapid haben sich in der Conference-League-Qualifikation gute Ausgangspositionen erarbeitet. Beide Wiener Clubs gewannen ihre Auswärtsspiele und gehen mit einem Zwei-Tore-Vorsprung in die...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Stunden - 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 »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Melbourne in der Analyse: Haas-Protest gegen das Rennergebnis abgewiesen!

vor 3 Stunden - motorsport-total.com

Gleich ist es 23:30 Uhr in Melbourne, und wir haben endlich auch ein offizielles Endergebnis! Damit drehen wir unseren Ticker nach diesem langen Sonntag auch zu. Auf unserem Portal geht es aber natürlich...weiterlesen »

Local at Westbahnhof Robbed: Passersby Stop Suspected Perpetrator

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach einem Diebstahl in einem Lokal in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus griffen Passanten und Sicherheitsmitarbeiter der Wiener Linien ein. Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde später festgenommen. A 28-year-old man is...weiterlesen »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit 158 km/h statt erlaubten 80 km/h war ein 19-Jähriger auf der Wiener Südosttangente unterwegs. Der junge Fahrer hatte zudem keinen gültigen Führerschein – die Polizei beschlagnahmte das Auto. During...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 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 »

How a quiet disaster season handed Munich Re its most profitable half-year ever

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Munich Re has reported a record profit of 3.9 billion euros for the first half of 2026. The German reinsurance giant benefited from an unusually calm period for natural disasters, with very low major-loss...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 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 »

Stephansdom: Cathedral Pastor Toni Faber Retires

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Jetzt ist es offiziell: Dompfarrer Anton Faber wird mit Ende August 2027 in Pension gehen. Die Erzdiözese Wien bestätigte die Einigung und startet nun die Suche nach einer Nachfolge. Anton Faber will retire...weiterlesen »

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$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 »

Alt-Erlaa becomes climate-ready: Gas heating is being removed

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Wohnpark Alt-Erlaa steht vor einer der größten Energiesanierungen Österreichs. Mehr als 3.000 Wohnungen werden schrittweise von Erdgas auf ein klimafreundliches Heizsystem umgestellt – ohne Mehrkosten...weiterlesen »

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

vor 5 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 »

Vienna-Favoriten: Man Attacked with Bottle and Knife – Arrest

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein 25-Jähriger ist in Wien-Favoriten mit einer Glasflasche beworfen und anschließend mit einem Messer verletzt worden. Der Tatverdächtige wurde wenig später festgenommen. A 25-year-old man became the...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 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 6 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 »

Vienna: This Construction Site Will Accompany Drivers Until 2028

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Autofahrer auf der Klosterneuburger Hochstraße brauchen Geduld: Die Stadt Wien saniert die wichtige Verbindung bis Sommer 2028. Die Strecke bleibt zwar befahrbar, es kommt aber zu geänderten Verkehrsführungen...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 7 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 7 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 7 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 »

More E-Charging Stations: Vienna Benefits Especially

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Rechtzeitig zur Urlaubssaison wächst das österreichweite Schnellladenetz für E-Autos weiter. SMATRICS EnBW nimmt 60 neue Ladepunkte in Betrieb – ein Drittel davon entsteht in Wien. Shortly before the start...weiterlesen »

Walter Ruck Faces Expulsion from the ÖVP

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In der Causa Walter Ruck bereitet die ÖVP den Parteiausschluss des Wiener Wirtschaftskammer-Präsidenten vor. Über den Fall beraten am Freitag zunächst der Ethikrat und anschließend der Bundesparteivorstand....weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor 9 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 9 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 9 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

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 9 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 9 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 »

Iran accuses UK of war crimes complicity as IRGC threatens RAF Fairford

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The United Kingdom has declared its armed forces stand ready to defend the nation 24/7 from any attacks, responding to sharp accusations from Iran. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the UK government...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 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 10 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 »

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

vor 11 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 »

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 12 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 »

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

vor 12 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 »

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

vor 12 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 »

1.7 million players sue Sony for €400 million over potential end of used games and digital-only PlayStation

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Concerns are mounting that Sony's potential move to end physical game disc production for a future PlayStation console could eliminate the used game market and significantly impact game affordability....weiterlesen »

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

vor 12 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 10 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 12 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 »

The 'Burnham bounce' is here - but UK consumer confidence still stuck in negative territory

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

UK consumer confidence surged six points in July to minus 17, marking the largest monthly increase since November 2023. The jump, dubbed the "Burnham bounce," reflects rising optimism around the appointment...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 »

Over 5,000 dead in Germany heatwave as experts warn next extreme event already approaching

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

More than 5,000 people in Germany died from the consequences of an extreme heatwave at the end of June, according to estimates from the Robert Koch Institute. The death toll highlights the deadly impact...weiterlesen »

Viennese Piece Brings Forgotten Female Inventors to Light

vor 13 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 »

Trump wants to pay ship damages with seized Iranian funds - Tehran calls it incendiary

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning against US President Donald Trump's threat to use seized Iranian assets for ship damage compensation. The Iranian diplomat called it an...weiterlesen »

Iranian drones target Kuwait base - Trump vows severe retaliation

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 14 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 »

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 15 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 »

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

vor 17 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 19 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 19 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 »

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

vor 20 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 21 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 21 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 »

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

vor 22 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 22 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 23 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 »

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

vor 24 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 »

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

The Grounds changes everything in EA Sports FC 27 - street football meets open-world exploration

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Electronic Arts has unveiled EA Sports FC 27, set to launch September 25, 2026, introducing "The Grounds" as the franchise's most significant innovation since its rebrand from FIFA. The open-world social...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

74 Years Missing: Wreck of Pan-Am Plane Found

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Mehr als sieben Jahrzehnte nach einem tödlichen Flugzeugabsturz ist vor Puerto Rico das Wrack einer Pan-Am-Maschine entdeckt worden. Die Maschine galt seit 1952 als verschollen. More than 74 years after...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 »

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 »

Wait, what fell from Robbie Williams' mouth during that World Cup interview?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Robbie Williams has addressed a viral incident from the 2026 World Cup final where a small white object fell from his mouth during a live interview and stuck to his forehead. The singer, 52, clarified...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Iraq's impossible choice: PM shuttles between Trump and Tehran as militias attack

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran on July 23 for high-level talks with Iranian officials, just over a week after meeting US President Donald Trump in Washington. The back-to-back visits...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Women in Austria Pay the Highest Price

vor einem Tag - 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 »

$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 »

Teenager Tried to Mediate Dispute and Was Chased with a Knife

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Renewables overtake coal as world's top power source - even as coal use rises 1.4%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Global coal power generation is set to rise 1.4% in 2026, driven by natural gas supply disruptions and soaring energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Yet in a striking paradox, renewable energy...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 »

What did this barrister say in court - and why could it land him in the dock?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A leading human rights barrister faces trial next week for contempt of court over his closing speech in a high-profile Palestine Action case, sparking widespread alarm among legal professionals who fear...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Your phone could be compromised: German intelligence warns defense workers of Russian threat

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Germany's domestic intelligence agency has issued an urgent warning to defense industry employees: they face heightened risks of Russian espionage, sabotage, and potentially even targeted attacks. The...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 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 »

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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Why US allies are arming up like never before - and it's not just about China

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Asia-Pacific allies of the United States are embarking on their most significant defense buildup in decades, driven by China's growing military assertiveness and deepening uncertainty about Washington'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 »

Beach Bar Herrmann Becomes a Comedy Stage

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Lachen mit Blick auf den Donaukanal: Die Strandbar Herrmann wird heuer zur Open-Air-Comedy-Bühne. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – wegen der begrenzten Plätze ist aber eine Reservierung erforderlich. If you...weiterlesen »

Design in Perfection: The New Barracuda SenZZo

vor einem Tag - 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 »

CIA chief who backed Iraq War dies - could be highest-ranking Havana syndrome victim

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R. James Woolsey, who led the CIA during the first two years of the Clinton administration, died Tuesday at his home in Washington at age 84. His wife gave conflicting accounts of the cause: She told The...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 »

$1.15 trillion for war and weapons - but social programs face the axe under new defense bill

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The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a $1.15 trillion defense bill on Wednesday, marking one of the largest military spending increases in modern history. The National Defense Authorization...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

Over 70 drone strikes in one month as RSF escalates siege on Sudanese city

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The Sudanese city of El Obeid faces intensifying drone attacks as paramilitary forces battle the army for control of central Sudan. International officials warn the escalation could signal a grim new phase...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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Russia bans nighttime shipping at key Black Sea port: Wheat prices jump 4.5%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russia has imposed a nighttime ban on ship movements in its largest Black Sea port due to intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks. The restrictions at Novorossiysk mark a significant disruption to the country's...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 »

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 »

New Particle Accelerator in China Sets Records

vor 2 Tagen - 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 einem Tag - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

Sony kills physical discs from 2028 - threatening $7.2bn second-hand market

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Sony will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting in January 2028, a decision analysts say threatens to destroy the global second-hand video game market valued at $7.2...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 »