What Trump just ordered at America's biggest museum - and...

What Trump just ordered at America's biggest museum - and why historians are alarmed

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has ordered warning signs to be placed outside the National Museum of American History in Washington. The signs will alert visitors to exhibits the administration considers "inaccurate"...weiterlesen »

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Burnham cuts pub tax by 20%, caps bus fares at £2 and scraps VAT on energy bills

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Andy Burnham has launched his tenure as Britain's new Prime Minister with a high-speed policy blitz, announcing tax cuts for pubs and cost-of-living relief in his first week. The Labour leader, who replaced...weiterlesen »

IRGC controls smuggling routes into Britain - and it's not just about migrants

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Iran has been exploiting Britain's small boats crisis to send suspected covert operatives into the UK, with UK authorities intercepting several Tehran-linked individuals attempting to cross the English...weiterlesen »

Russian drone strike kills two at Sumy post office as city faces intensified attacks

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Russian forces killed at least two people in an evening drone strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to local officials. The attack targeted multiple locations, including a post office,...weiterlesen »

Argentina fans claim referee corruption cost them World Cup - but offer zero evidence

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Argentine football fans have launched a petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final, claiming referee Slavko Vinčić was corrupt and influenced their team's 1-0 defeat to Spain. The petition...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 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 »

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

vor 7 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 »

Boris Johnson in Ukraine's kill zone: 72 hours on the frontline witnessing drone strikes and 'complete terrorism'

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson traveled into Ukraine's eastern conflict zone for a documentary that shows the war's ongoing devastation and challenges Western support levels. "Boris Johnson:...weiterlesen »

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

vor 8 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 9 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 »

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

vor 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

vor 7 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 »

165 migrants packed into a single boat crossed Channel - smashing previous record

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

A record 165 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Thursday in a single boat, surpassing the previous high of 128 people set in July. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, measured approximately...weiterlesen »

Austria and Rapid Take the Lead in the European Cup

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 13 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 »

780,000 deaths linked to USAID cuts - but Musk claims 'zero people died because of DOGE'

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk has admitted he "got carried away" and became too involved in politics while leading the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump's administration. The tech mogul made the admission...weiterlesen »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 13 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 »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 15 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 15 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 16 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 16 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 17 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 »

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

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

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

£6m a year and a Red Bull exit: What Klopp's Germany deal means

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as head coach of Germany's national football team, ending months of speculation about his return to management. The 59-year-old signed a contract running until the 2030...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor 20 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 20 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 20 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 »

New footage reveals what Bellingham really said to the referee after Argentina defeat

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

New FIFA referee camera footage has revealed Jude Bellingham's pointed criticism of the officiating after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Real Madrid midfielder told referee Ismail...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 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 20 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 22 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 »

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

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 23 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 22 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

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

Iranian drones target Kuwait base - Trump vows severe retaliation

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Teemu Pukki scores a brace in the Conference League

vor 21 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor 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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor 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 »

Wall of Silence Surrounding KHM Separation in Salzburg

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Rund um die einvernehmliche Trennung im KHM-Museumsverband bleiben viele Fragen offen. Das KHM verweist auf Vertraulichkeit, während das Magazin „profil“ in Salzburg auf eine „Mauer des Schweigens“ gestoßen...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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

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

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

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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?

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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 »

$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 »

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

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

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

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

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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 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

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

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 »