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

vor 2 Stunden - 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 »

Venezuela earthquake toll hits 5,546 - and 2,000 US troops remain deployed

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Venezuela has updated the death toll from devastating earthquakes that struck on June 24 to 5,546, with 16,740 injured. One month after the disaster, around 2,000 US military personnel and Israeli forces...weiterlesen »

Secret Service threat alert: Trump abandoned Qatar jet for older Air Force One

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

President Donald Trump abruptly switched aircraft when departing Turkey earlier this month after US officials detected a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and Air Force One. The Secret...weiterlesen »

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

vor 7 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 »

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

vor 8 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 »

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

vor 9 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 »

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

vor 10 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 »

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 »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 14 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 »

Nine years ahead: Can Boeing's Ghost Bat beat Europe's push for defense independence?

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Boeing has launched a campaign to capture Europe's emerging autonomous fighter jet market at this week's Farnborough airshow, showcasing its MQ-28 Ghost Bat as European nations accelerate defense spending...weiterlesen »

Battery Manufacturer Varta Files for Insolvency

vor 15 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 »

$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 »

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

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 17 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 »

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

vor 19 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 19 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 19 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 »

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 »

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

vor 21 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 »

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

vor 21 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 »

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

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 24 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 23 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 »

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 24 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 24 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

£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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

Avoid Damp Cabinets: How to Use the Salt-Rosemary Trick

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein Glas mit grobem Salz und frischem Rosmarin soll Feuchtigkeit in Innenräumen aufnehmen und gleichzeitig für einen angenehmen Duft sorgen. Die Methode wird vor allem für Schränke und kleine, geschlossene...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

$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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United Kingdom has the worst mental health in Europe and ranks third worst globally, with over one in three people affected by poor mental health issues. The findings come from the sixth annual AXA...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank is widely expected to pause interest rate hikes on Thursday, keeping borrowing costs at 2.25% following June's increase. But renewed fighting between the United States and Iran...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union has mandated an end to public subsidies for gas boilers starting in 2025, while Germany is overhauling its heating subsidy system to favor lower-income households. The changes mark a...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

EasyJet's profits plunged 70% in the second quarter as soaring fuel costs and declining bookings linked to the Iran war hit the budget airline hard. The carrier reported pre-tax profits of £85 million...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Half of surveyed economists expect the Bank of Japan to postpone its next benchmark interest rate hike until December, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government seen as a key obstacle to further...weiterlesen »

So supermarket flowers immediately look significantly more expensive

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

The fighter jet race heating up: Boeing, Anduril and rivals battle for AI wingman contracts

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested modified F-16 fighter jets that can fly autonomously under artificial intelligence control, marking a significant milestone in autonomous combat aviation. A human...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

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