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

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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

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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 »

Five killed as Russian aerial bombs strike Sloviansk, damaging homes and Latvia consulate

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Russian forces struck the front-line city of Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region with two aerial bombs on July 24, killing five people and injuring nine others. The attack damaged residential...weiterlesen »

With the Vienna Water Police on Patrol: Free Holiday Game on Saturday

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Wer schon immer einmal mit einem Polizeiboot über die Donau fahren wollte, bekommt am Samstag, 25. Juli, die Gelegenheit dazu. Die Landespolizeidirektion Wien lädt im Rahmen des WienXtra Ferienspiels Kinder...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Trump vows 2028 campaign - but the 22nd Amendment says no

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump announced at the White House Correspondents' Dinner that he intends to run for president again in 2028, a move that the U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment would prohibit as it limits presidents...weiterlesen »

Trump tells journalists 'you'll all be broke' when he's gone at rescheduled White House dinner

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President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Association gala on Friday evening, delivering sharp attacks on journalists three months after an assassination attempt forced the cancellation...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

Trump honors shooting victims at rescheduled dinner - then attacks the media for an hour

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President Donald Trump attended a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday evening, three months after an assassination attempt forced the cancellation of the original event....weiterlesen »

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

vor 24 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

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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 »

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

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

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

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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 »

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

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Wall Street closed sharply lower on Thursday as investors grappled with a twin threat: soaring AI investment costs that are forcing tech giants to borrow billions, and escalating Middle East tensions that...weiterlesen »

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

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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 rocky planet discovery that changes the search for alien life - and it's closer than you think

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Scientists have detected an atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet orbiting in the habitable zone of a distant star, marking the first confirmed discovery of its kind. The finding on LHS 1140 b provides the strongest...weiterlesen »

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

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

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

TAO Dance Theater 16 18

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ImpulsTanz Festival [ENA] TAO Dance Theater’s 16 & 18 in frames of the ImpulsTanz Festival is a striking demonstration of how minimalist form can generate extraordinary theatrical voltage. Tao Ye’s work...weiterlesen »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

vor einem Tag - 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

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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 einem Tag - 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 »

TAO Dance Theater’s 16 18

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

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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 einem Tag - 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

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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

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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 »

Melbourne in der Analyse: Haas-Protest gegen das Rennergebnis abgewiesen!

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Gleich ist es 23:30 Uhr in Melbourne, und wir haben endlich auch ein offizielles Endergebnis! Damit drehen wir unseren Ticker nach diesem langen Sonntag auch zu. Auf unserem Portal geht es aber natürlich...weiterlesen »

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

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

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

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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

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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%

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and declared a naval blockade against the Kingdom, opening a dangerous new front in the Middle East conflict. The escalation...weiterlesen »

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

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

Vienna: This Construction Site Will Accompany Drivers Until 2028

vor einem Tag - 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 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

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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 »

Iranian missiles could reach London - as Tehran warns UK base now a target

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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 »

Walter Ruck Faces Expulsion from the ÖVP

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Rubio warns Iran: Trump demands 'a head for an eye' as massive strike looms

vor einem Tag - 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

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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

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory are creating a "toxic atmosphere" around Vladimir Putin, with the Russian leader's inner circle signaling a desire...weiterlesen »

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

vor 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 »

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

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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

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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 »

Ship Accident in Vienna: Passengers Injured in Collision

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein Flusskreuzfahrtschiff mit etwa 200 Personen an Bord ist Freitagfrüh bei der Schleuse Freudenau in Wien gegen die Kaimauer sowie ein Schleusentor geprallt. Several people were injured, reported fire...weiterlesen »

BAE chief warns of 'most threatening time' in his lifetime as UK defense spending falls short of 3.5% target

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United Kingdom has become too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, according to the head of Europe's largest defense contractor. Dr. Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE Systems, told the...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

$110bn Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal blocked until August hearing

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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 »

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 »

$100 oil and AI doubts trigger Asian market rout—Fed rate hikes now priced in

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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

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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%

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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

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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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked a political firestorm with £1.8bn in spending announcements during his first week in office. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has warned that tax rises are inevitable...weiterlesen »

10,000 threat cases in six months as White House Correspondents' Dinner returns under lockdown

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner takes place today in Washington, D.C., under unprecedented security conditions. U.S. Secret Service officials warned threat levels are "off the charts"...weiterlesen »

Six candidates pitch visions to restore UN relevance as credibility crisis deepens

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - upday.com

European and Brazilian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Spain's Ibex 35 dropped 1.75% to below 19,300...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Somali pirates hijack tanker with 8 Germans and 12 others in Gulf of Aden

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Somali pirates have hijacked a chemical and fuel tanker in the Gulf of Aden, holding 20 crew members including eight Germans. Two residents from the semi-autonomous region of Puntland confirmed to Reuters...weiterlesen »

Trump's Air Force One leak hunt ends as Justice Department backs down from Times reporters

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The US government has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One aircraft. The move ends a legal confrontation that press freedom...weiterlesen »

Chinese carmakers surge to 10.5% EU market share, up from 6.5%

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Gute Nachrichten für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten: Laut aktuellen Preismonitoren der Arbeiterkammer wurde die Mehrwertsteuersenkung auf Grundnahrungsmittel vollständig an die Kundschaft weitergegeben....weiterlesen »

42 charges and zero help from Trump: Andrew Tate's allies vanish as extradition looms

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The White House confirmed Thursday that Donald Trump will not intervene in the extradition case of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who were arrested Saturday in Miami following a British...weiterlesen »

Ukraine and Raytheon to jointly produce Patriot interceptors - country's only ballistic defense

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

Less than 2% of expected rainfall: Wales faces driest July in nearly 190 years

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - upday.com

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

Wait, what fell from Robbie Williams' mouth during that World Cup interview?

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Robbie Williams has addressed a viral incident from the 2026 World Cup final where a small white object fell from his mouth during a live interview and stuck to his forehead. The singer, 52, clarified...weiterlesen »

Wall of Silence Surrounding KHM Separation in Salzburg

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

The Red Sea chokepoint everyone's watching - and why oil just hit $100 again

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since May after Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked two Saudi Arabian tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude, the international benchmark,...weiterlesen »

$240bn bet, 7 red flags raised - but FIFA sees no World Cup match-fixing

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

$100 oil returns as Red Sea tanker attacks fuel global supply crisis fears

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Vienna's Tourism with 4 Percent Increase in Overnight Stays in the First Half of 2026

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

Women in Austria Pay the Highest Price

vor 3 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Österreich liegt beim Arbeitsmarkt insgesamt gut im EU-Vergleich. Doch bei Teilzeit, Lohnlücke und Kinderbetreuung sieht der ÖGB massiven Handlungsbedarf. Vor allem Frauen würden dadurch Einkommen, Chancen...weiterlesen »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 3 Tagen - 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 »

59 charges, seven alleged victims: Why the Tate brothers can't count on Trump's help

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ruled out any intervention in the extradition case of controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face serious sex crime charges in the United Kingdom....weiterlesen »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 3 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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 3 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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

US sends 150 medics to Germany as Iran conflict shows signs of escalation

vor 3 Tagen - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 3 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 3 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 »