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Wall Street's AI dilemma: How much patience before profits? Chip stocks tumble 4.5%

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Wall Street closed mixed on Friday as oil prices retreated and growing concerns about artificial intelligence spending weighed on technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.46% to close...weiterlesen »

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$200bn AI spending spree forces Alphabet into debt as oil hits $100 and stocks tumble

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Thursday as investors grappled with a twin threat: soaring AI investment costs that are forcing tech giants to borrow billions, and escalating Middle East tensions that...weiterlesen »

$100 oil returns as US expands Iran strikes to Caspian Sea, Trump warns of escalation

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

US airstrikes on Iran expanded to targets as far as the Caspian Sea on Friday, while President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" against Tehran and its Houthi allies over Red Sea shipping...weiterlesen »

$110bn Paramount-Warner merger blocked until August as judge cites antitrust red flags

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

A California federal judge has extended a temporary block on the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, preventing the $110 billion deal from closing until at least August 17. Judge Araceli...weiterlesen »

The tariff twist no one saw coming - Brazil pays more while Europe pays less

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Brazil has emerged as the country most severely impacted by new U.S. tariffs, according to an analysis by the Financial Times. The combined effect of multiple tariff rounds imposed by President Donald...weiterlesen »

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing massive missile strike within 48 hours

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to launch a massive missile strike on Ukraine within the next 48 hours. Intelligence from Ukrainian and foreign services indicates Russian...weiterlesen »

What Ukraine's 10,000 km drone plan means - and why Russia should worry

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Ukraine plans to develop long-range drones capable of striking targets up to 10,000 kilometers away by 2027, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced. The dramatic expansion of Ukraine's drone capabilities...weiterlesen »

Markets shrug off Trump's latest tariffs - here's why investors now expect him to back down

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12% on approximately 60 trading partners, designed to withstand legal challenges. The move comes as U.S. stocks tumbled, international...weiterlesen »

SAP cloud revenue jumps 22% as AI fears fail to dent subscriptions

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

SAP has turned concerns about artificial intelligence into a strategic opportunity. While the European software giant's market value has fallen by roughly a third this year due to fears that AI could disrupt...weiterlesen »

€4bn cost revealed as ECB reserve plan sparks backlash from banks and governors

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Belgian central bank governor Pierre Wunsch has voiced strong opposition to a proposal by the European Central Bank to double the minimum reserve requirement for banks. Wunsch, who sits on the ECB's Governing...weiterlesen »

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TAO Dance Theater 16 18

vor 3 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] TAO Dance Theater’s 16 & 18 in frames of the ImpulsTanz Festival is a striking demonstration of how minimalist form can generate extraordinary theatrical voltage. Tao Ye’s work...weiterlesen »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

vor 3 Stunden - European News Agency

Bregenzer Festspiele [ENA] Leoš Janáček’s Die Ausflüge des Herrn Brouček at the Bregenz Festival is a rare and exhilarating pleasure: a “house opera” that embraces the full oddity of this burlesque score...weiterlesen »

Mirror, Water, Shards: La traviata Dazzles on Lake Stage

vor 4 Stunden - European News Agency

Bregenzer Festspiele [ENA] The Bregenz Festival’s new La traviata on the Seebühne is first and foremost an overwhelming experience of stagecraft: Verdi’s intimate tragedy is expanded onto Lake Constance...weiterlesen »

TAO Dance Theater’s 16 18

vor 4 Stunden - European News Agency

This Small Gesture Reveals a Lot About You According to Psychologists

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein kurzes Handzeichen am Zebrastreifen wirkt unscheinbar – könnte aber mehr über Ihre Persönlichkeit verraten, als viele denken. Psychologen sehen darin einen Hinweis auf Empathie, Selbstkontrolle und...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 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 »

Local at Westbahnhof Robbed: Passersby Stop Suspected Perpetrator

vor 11 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 »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 10 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 10 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 »

Battery Manufacturer Varta Files for Insolvency

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Batteriehersteller Varta hat Insolvenz angemeldet. Das Schutzschirmverfahren wurde bewilligt. Investor Michael Tojner will nun die Sparte für Mikrobatterien übernehmen und weiterführen. The German...weiterlesen »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 11 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 »

How China closed a five-year AI gap in months - and why Trump may ban their models

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Chinese artificial intelligence models have rapidly emerged as serious challengers to US dominance in the AI sector. The technological gap between the two nations has narrowed dramatically from approximately...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

US measles cases hit 2,295 in 2026 - highest in 35 years as vaccination rates drop below 93%

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has recorded 2,295 measles cases in 2026 — the highest number in 35 years. The figure already exceeds the entire 2025 total of 2,289 cases, with more than five months still remaining...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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 »

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

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 12 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 »

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

vor 13 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 »

After 3 years of wartime training: Ukraine's minesweepers now command NATO forces

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

The Ukrainian Navy has achieved a historic milestone after a unit successfully passed NATO's highest operational evaluation, becoming the first Ukrainian formation officially integrated into the Alliance's...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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 13 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 13 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 »

MigAward focuses on sharp criticism with "Dead End"

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der MigAward vergibt heuer erstmals auch einen Negativpreis. Im Finale der „Sackgasse 2026“ stehen Faika El-Nagashi, die Wiener MA 17 und Gerald Grosz. Über die Gewinner:innen entscheidet im Herbst eine...weiterlesen »

ChatGPT gets access to your health records - but testing shows it still makes mistakes

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

OpenAI is making its ChatGPT Health feature broadly available to users in the United States, marking a significant expansion of how the AI assistant can access and use medical information. The key change...weiterlesen »

Two-thirds of Gaza could be starving by year's end - what's behind the crisis?

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

More than two-thirds of Gaza's population could face severe hunger by the end of the year due to shrinking humanitarian aid deliveries caused by funding shortfalls. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification...weiterlesen »

More E-Charging Stations: Vienna Benefits Especially

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 14 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 »

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor 16 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 »

Danube as Deep as It Hasn't Been in Decades

vor 17 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 »

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

vor 16 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 16 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 »

$110bn media mega-merger approved - but cinemas say regulators fell short on competition safeguards

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

The European Commission has approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but Europe's cinema industry is pushing back. The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC)...weiterlesen »

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

vor 16 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 »

Earthquake Wakes Viennese: Magnitude 4.5 at Semmering

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 4,5 hat in der Nacht das Grenzgebiet zwischen Niederösterreich und der Steiermark erschüttert. Die Erschütterungen waren bis nach Wien spürbar. Im Bezirk Neunkirchen kam es zu einem...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

E-Scooter with Quadruple Motor Power Discovered

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bei einer nächtlichen Schwerpunktaktion hat die Wiener Polizei zahlreiche Verstöße von E-Scooter- und Fahrradlenkern festgestellt. Besonders auffällig: Mehrere E-Scooter waren deutlich schneller unterwegs...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

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

vor 17 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 »

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

vor 18 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 18 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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 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 19 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 »

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

vor 20 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 20 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 20 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

Iranian drones target Kuwait base - Trump vows severe retaliation

vor 21 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 »

$115 million needed to stop Congo Ebola - less than half secured as deaths top 1,000

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives and shows no signs of slowing, according to the World Health Organization. The epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo virus...weiterlesen »

Austria Extends Violence Prevention Project StoP

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Das Gewaltpräventionsprojekt „StoP – Stadtteile ohne Partnergewalt“ wird österreichweit weitergeführt. Die Finanzierung sichert die Arbeit an 34 Standorten bis Ende Mai 2028. Eine Wirkungsanalyse bestätigt...weiterlesen »

From Cybersecurity to Risk Assessment: The Biggest Challenges in Implementing the Machinery Regulation

vor 16 Stunden - life PR

The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will become mandatory as of January 20, 2027. It defines safety requirements for machinery and related products, as well as partly completed machinery. Based...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

AK Confirms: Supermarkets Pass on Tax Reduction

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

Hormuz shutdown and South China Sea clashes trigger dual crises at urgent ASEAN talks in Manila

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers convened in Manila on Thursday for urgent talks dominated by dual crises threatening the region's stability. The US-Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering...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 »

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

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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 »

This Small Gesture Can Be Important in a Job Interview

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein einfaches Glas Wasser kann im Vorstellungsgespräch mehr verraten, als viele denken. Manche Arbeitgeber achten genau darauf, wie Bewerber damit umgehen – und ziehen daraus überraschende Schlüsse. In...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

Varta is being broken up – Tojner wants to save parts

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

Pancreatic Cancer Often Goes Unnoticed for a Long Time: These Warning Signs Are Important

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Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs verursacht häufig erst spät Beschwerden. Ein Experte erklärt, welche Symptome auf die Erkrankung hindeuten können und warum eine frühe Diagnose so schwierig ist. Pancreatic cancer...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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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

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

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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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

So supermarket flowers immediately look significantly more expensive

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

Beach Bar Herrmann Becomes a Comedy Stage

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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 »

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

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

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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 »

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 »