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£933m boost for Scotland: Why Scotch whisky just got tariff-free US access

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The United States has removed tariffs on Scotch whisky imports, lifting a 10% levy on Friday. The move delivers on President Donald Trump's April promise made following a state visit by King Charles and...weiterlesen »

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

vor 9 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 »

Why Trudeau says Trump doesn't do win-win - and what Europe must do instead

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sharply warned Europe against making concessions to Donald Trump's administration. Speaking at the Salzburg Summit on Friday, Trudeau cautioned that attempts...weiterlesen »

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing massive missile strike within 48 hours

vor 10 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 »

Jeg Brakk

vor 9 Stunden - European News Agency

ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] Ole Meland’s JEG BRAKK is a compelling and unusually generous piece of contemporary choreography, a work that turns fracture into a site of possibility. Framed by Meland as an...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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 15 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 »

Local at Westbahnhof Robbed: Passersby Stop Suspected Perpetrator

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 16 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

Truck with Fire Hazard Stopped on Vienna's Streets

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bei einer Kontrolle in Wien-Donaustadt stoppte die Polizei ein Sattelfahrzeug mit gravierenden technischen Mängeln. Die Weiterfahrt wurde sofort untersagt, die Kennzeichen abgenommen. Officers of the Vienna...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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 »

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

vor 18 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 »

Vienna: This Construction Site Will Accompany Drivers Until 2028

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

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

vor 20 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 »

Walter Ruck Faces Expulsion from the ÖVP

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

Asbestos Suspicion in Vienna: These Streets Are Affected

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach Asbestfunden im Asphalt setzt die Stadt Wien sofortige Schutzmaßnahmen. Betroffen sind mehrere Straßenabschnitte in Wien. Die Stadt will mögliche Faserfreisetzungen durch eine Deckschicht rasch und...weiterlesen »

Why the OpenAI escape is the most worrying AI mishap yet

vor 22 Stunden - derStandard

Containing the technology is getting harder It sounds like something out of a sci-fi film. On July 16th Hugging Face, an artificial-intelligence platform, announced it had notified law enforcement after...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 »

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

vor 22 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 22 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 »

E-Scooter with Quadruple Motor Power Discovered

vor 23 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Viennese Piece Brings Forgotten Female Inventors to Light

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Mit „Das hat doch eine Frau erfunden!“ bringt portraittheater in Wien ein Stück über berühmte Erfinderinnen auf die Bühne. Von Ada Lovelace bis Maria Telkes geht es um Frauen, deren Ideen bis heute unseren...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Edinburgh is introducing a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starting July 24, 2026, making it the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. The charge is expected to generate up to £50...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Wiener Polizei hat die für Samstag geplante Demonstration der rechtsextremen Identitären untersagt. Grund ist eine bereits zuvor angemeldete Gegendemonstration auf derselben Route. The demonstration...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking the first time South America stages the tournament. The competition runs from June 24 to July 25, with the opening match and final scheduled for...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

Warren demands answers from Barclays over 'failure to investigate' ex-CEO's Epstein ties that cost him £18m

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded urgent answers from Barclays about what she described as the bank's "apparent failure to meaningfully investigate" ties between its former CEO Jes Staley and convicted...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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

Delivery driver jailed 17 years for scouting UK base: accomplice later killed two at synagogue

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A delivery driver who helped plan a terror attack on a UK military academy alongside the man who later killed two people at a Manchester synagogue has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Mohammed Bashir,...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative minister, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on July 9 with serious head injuries. Joshua Kerry, 28, from...weiterlesen »

Vienna Focuses on More Participation in the Neighborhood

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wien fördert auch heuer wieder Bürger*innen-Projekte für Demokratie und Beteiligung. Aus 132 Einreichungen wählte eine Fachjury 31 Vorhaben aus, die bis Ende 2026 in verschiedenen Bezirken umgesetzt werden....weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

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

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

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 »