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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 »

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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

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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 »

Germany eyes UK fighter jet program after France partnership collapses

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Germany is exploring a dramatic shift in its defense strategy after the collapse of a major fighter jet partnership with France. Airbus's defense division signaled interest this week in joining the UK-led...weiterlesen »

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

vor 5 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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

What Trump just ordered at America's biggest museum - and why historians are alarmed

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US President Donald Trump has ordered warning signs to be placed outside the National Museum of American History in Washington. The signs will alert visitors to exhibits the administration considers "inaccurate"...weiterlesen »

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

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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%

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

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

$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 »

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 »

What Ukraine's 10,000 km drone plan means - and why Russia should worry

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Ukraine plans to develop long-range drones capable of striking targets up to 10,000 kilometers away by 2027, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced. The dramatic expansion of Ukraine's drone capabilities...weiterlesen »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

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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 »

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

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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 »

SOS-Balloon now open for all Viennese

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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 »

€4bn cost revealed as ECB reserve plan sparks backlash from banks and governors

vor 18 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 »

18 months and out: Trump names Admiral to replace Donahue in Europe command

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US President Donald Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral to command American ground forces in Europe and Africa. The move would fill the position left vacant when General Christopher...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 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 »

Oil hits $100 as US bombing of Iran enters 14th night – latest chapter in decades-long intervention pattern

vor 21 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 21 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 »

780,000 deaths linked to USAID cuts - but Musk claims 'zero people died because of DOGE'

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk has admitted he "got carried away" and became too involved in politics while leading the Department of Government Efficiency under Donald Trump's administration. The tech mogul made the admission...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 22 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 22 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 22 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

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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 23 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 23 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 »

After 3 years of wartime training: Ukraine's minesweepers now command NATO forces

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The Ukrainian Navy has achieved a historic milestone after a unit successfully passed NATO's highest operational evaluation, becoming the first Ukrainian formation officially integrated into the Alliance's...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 »

Southport murderer moved to psychiatric hospital - families say he's manipulating the system

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Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, has been transferred from high-security Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. The move has sparked fierce accusations...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

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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 »

£6m a year and a Red Bull exit: What Klopp's Germany deal means

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as head coach of Germany's national football team, ending months of speculation about his return to management. The 59-year-old signed a contract running until the 2030...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 »

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

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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 »

More E-Charging Stations: Vienna Benefits Especially

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Rechtzeitig zur Urlaubssaison wächst das österreichweite Schnellladenetz für E-Autos weiter. SMATRICS EnBW nimmt 60 neue Ladepunkte in Betrieb – ein Drittel davon entsteht in Wien. Shortly before the start...weiterlesen »

The Alaska summit mystery: What deal did Russia think Trump made on Ukraine?

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Russian claims that Washington and Moscow reached an agreement to end the war in Ukraine at last year's summit in Alaska between former US President Donald...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

Airbus vs Dassault work share dispute kills Europe's biggest fighter jet project

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The collapse of Europe's ambitious Franco-German fighter jet program has sent both nations scrambling for alternatives, with Germany eyeing Britain's Tempest project while France courts Sweden as a potential...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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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Oil prices have surged 43% this month to $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reshapes global energy markets. The crisis has accelerated oil and gas exploration...weiterlesen »

What the ECB just signaled about September - and why your borrowing costs could rise

vor 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 »

US deploys bombers and special forces as Trump weighs 'massive' attack on Iran

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

US strikes Iran for 13th straight night as Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

$16.1bn revenue, 59% AI growth - yet Intel reports $11bn loss. Here's why

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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%

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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 »

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

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

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

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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 »

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

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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

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

Prison officers furious as Southport killer transferred to hospital: 'He is playing the system'

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Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital. The move followed clinical assessments...weiterlesen »

36% of Americans see China leading AI as Beijing launches 29-nation alliance, U.S. warns of sanctions

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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

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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

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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

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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 einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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

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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 »

From 'Nazi apologists' to apology: Far-right influencer's U-turn after Ukraine visit

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Laura Loomer, a far-right American influencer and ally of Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, capping a dramatic reversal from her previous stance as a fierce critic...weiterlesen »

Fuel rationing spreads across 80 Russian regions as refinery attacks bite

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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 »

New Viennese Bistro Relies on Good Gut Feeling

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Nach einer schweren Schulteroperation entstand die Idee, heute ist sie Realität: In der Josefstadt hat mit „Mini Mayr“ ein neues Bistro eröffnet, das auf leichte Küche, Trendgetränke und bewusstes Genießen...weiterlesen »

What Musk now fears about AI - and why he says human work will become optional

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Elon Musk has admitted he "got carried away" with politics during his turbulent alliance with Donald Trump. In a wide-ranging interview with The Economist , the billionaire entrepreneur reflected on his...weiterlesen »

74 Years Missing: Wreck of Pan-Am Plane Found

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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?

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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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

$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 »

Iraq's impossible choice: PM shuttles between Trump and Tehran as militias attack

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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 »

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

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

$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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

50,000 per month: Ukraine's AI interceptor enters mass production after confirmed kills

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Ukrainian defense manufacturer SkyFall has developed a new interceptor drone capable of taking down Russia's fastest attack drones. The P1-SUN JetKiller is already operational with confirmed kills and...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 »

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

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