What's driving America's worst measles crisis since 1991...

What's driving America's worst measles crisis since 1991 - and why experts say it's preventable

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

The United States has reported 2,318 measles cases this year, marking the worst outbreak in 35 years. The figure already exceeds the 2,289 cases recorded throughout all of 2025, according to the Centers...weiterlesen »

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92,000 flee 'apocalyptic' wildfires as France and Spain battle record infernos

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Out-of-control wildfires have forced 92,000 people to evacuate their homes across southwestern France and central Spain, with residents describing "apocalyptic" scenes of raining ash and towering walls...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

While you paid more at Tesco and Sainsbury's, Aldi quietly dropped prices three times

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Aldi has emerged as the only major UK supermarket to lower grocery prices this year, while all five of its largest competitors have increased theirs. New data shows the discounter's average prices have...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Stunden - 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 »

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

vor 6 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 »

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

vor 8 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 »

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

vor 10 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 »

40-year-old World Cup sensation Vozinha close to joining Chilean giants Colo-Colo

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde's standout goalkeeper from the 2026 World Cup is on the verge of joining one of South America's most storied clubs. Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, has reportedly accepted an 18-month...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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 »

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

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 14 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 15 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 »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

vor 13 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

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

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 16 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 17 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 »

Eight Puppy Babies Rescued from Horror Transport on the A4

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bei einer Schwerpunktkontrolle auf der A4 entdeckte die Polizei acht nur fünf Wochen alte Hundewelpen in einem Transporter. Die Tiere waren stundenlang ohne Wasser, Futter und Klimatisierung unterwegs....weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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 20 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 20 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 »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

Battery Manufacturer Varta Files for Insolvency

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 21 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 »

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

vor 21 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 21 Stunden - upday.com

Over one million additional people in Britain are expected to pay more income tax in the 2026-27 tax year, new analysis warns. The increase stems from frozen tax thresholds, a policy critics call a "stealth...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 21 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 »

Stephansdom: Cathedral Pastor Toni Faber Retires

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Jetzt ist es offiziell: Dompfarrer Anton Faber wird mit Ende August 2027 in Pension gehen. Die Erzdiözese Wien bestätigte die Einigung und startet nun die Suche nach einer Nachfolge. Anton Faber will retire...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

Truck with Fire Hazard Stopped on Vienna's Streets

vor 22 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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

France bans social media for under-15s - but EU law may make it unenforceable

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

France has enacted legislation banning social media use for children under 15, making it the first European Union country to implement such restrictions. Both chambers of parliament approved the measure...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - upday.com

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

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Teemu Pukki scores a brace in the Conference League

vor einem Tag - 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 »

$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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

$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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

$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 »

Too big to be a moon, too weird to be a planet - astronomers baffled by new discovery

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Astronomers have discovered a celestial object so unusual they cannot agree on how to classify it. The object, found in the CD-35 2722 system, could be the first moon detected outside our solar system,...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 »

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 »

$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 »

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 »

The Grounds changes everything in EA Sports FC 27 - street football meets open-world exploration

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Electronic Arts has unveiled EA Sports FC 27, set to launch September 25, 2026, introducing "The Grounds" as the franchise's most significant innovation since its rebrand from FIFA. The open-world social...weiterlesen »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russia is considering extending its ban on diesel exports for another month as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the country's oil infrastructure, Interfax reported. The move comes as Moscow grapples with...weiterlesen »

Europe's drought isn't from lack of rain - it's the heat drying everything out

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Europe is facing an exceptional drought this summer, but the culprit is not a lack of rain. A new study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) reveals that extreme heat linked to climate change is the...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire a legitimate military target after the US Air Force used the British base to launch B1 bomber raids against Iran. The threat...weiterlesen »

$100 oil is back: Houthi tanker attacks send fuel prices soaring

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months after Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. The strike has...weiterlesen »

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

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

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 »

$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 »

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 »

$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 »

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 »

$230bn backlog, 437% earnings surge: Lockheed Martin crushes forecasts on missile demand

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

15 Cases Across Vienna: Police Warn of New Burglary Method Using Corrosive Acid

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

$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 2 Tagen - 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 »

80% heating subsidies for low earners - but wealthy Germans lose thousands in grants

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Vienna Remains a Luxury Hotspot: Real Estate Prices Are Rising Again

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »