23 million people hit by hosepipe bans as England faces...

23 million people hit by hosepipe bans as England faces longest dry spell since 1997

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Millions of people across England and Wales face hosepipe bans that could be extended this summer as parts of the country experience their longest dry spell on record. Seven water companies have imposed...weiterlesen »

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165 migrants cram into single boat crossing Channel - smashing previous record

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

A record 165 migrants reached the UK in a single boat on Thursday after crossing the English Channel. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, was approximately 13 meters long and broke the previous...weiterlesen »

Not a single ship passed Ukraine's Black Sea route today - during peak harvest season

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

A naval conflict in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov has escalated dramatically, threatening global food security as shipping operations to Ukrainian ports have ground to a halt. Ukraine and Russia are now...weiterlesen »

Over 40 Degrees Expected in Vienna: To the Water or Better Not Go Out at All? - How to Behave Properly in Extreme Heat

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Auf Instagram macht es gerade die Runde – bekannte Persönlichkeiten wie Stefanie Sargnagel und Leonore Gewessler teilen es in ihren Profilen: In der 16-Tage-Wettervorhersage für Wien werden in den kommenden...weiterlesen »

U.S. hits 60 countries with tariffs on 99.4% of imports over forced labor concerns

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has imposed new tariffs on imports from approximately 60 countries, affecting 99.4 percent of all goods entering the country. The measures range from 10 percent for European Union nations...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Saudi coalition launches airstrikes on Houthi positions after Red Sea oil tanker attacks

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

A Saudi-led military coalition launched airstrikes in Yemen targeting Houthi militia positions, escalating tensions in the Red Sea after Iran-allied fighters attacked two Saudi oil tankers. The strikes...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 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 »

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

vor 9 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 »

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

vor 11 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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$100 oil returns as US expands Iran strikes to Caspian Sea, Trump warns of escalation

vor 12 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 12 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 12 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 14 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 »

SOS-Balloon now open for all Viennese

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Günstig einkaufen und gleichzeitig Familien unterstützen: Der SOS-Ballon in Wien öffnet künftig einmal im Monat seine Türen für alle. Jeder Einkauf hilft, den Sozialmarkt langfristig zu sichern. The SOS...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 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 15 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 11 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 11 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 »

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

vor 16 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 17 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 17 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 18 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 18 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 19 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 18 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 19 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 19 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 »

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

vor 19 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 »

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

vor 19 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 »

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

vor 20 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 20 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 21 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 »

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

vor 20 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 21 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 »

Vienna: This Construction Site Will Accompany Drivers Until 2028

vor 22 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 »

MigAward focuses on sharp criticism with "Dead End"

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 22 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 22 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 22 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 22 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 »

Asbestos Suspicion in Vienna: These Streets Are Affected

vor 23 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 »

Danube as Deep as It Hasn't Been in Decades

vor einem Tag - 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 »

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

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

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

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

Iranian drones target Kuwait base - Trump vows severe retaliation

vor 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 »

Austria Extends Violence Prevention Project StoP

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

King Charles opens Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after city rescued competition from collapse

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday night, marking the start of a competition that nearly didn't happen. The ceremony at the OVO Hydro celebrated Glasgow...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

$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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

$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 »

Four Chicks Hatched: First Natural Rearing of the Largest Ostrich Species at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Zoo Schönbrunn sind bereits im Juni vier Straußenküken geschlüpft. Erstmals in der Geschichte des Tiergartens werden Nordafrikanische Rothalsstrauße von ihren Elterntieren auf natürliche Weise...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 »

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 »

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%

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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 »