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Gulf states boost security cooperation despite diverging Iran strategies - US remains key ally

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The US and Israel's conflict with Iran has driven Gulf Arab nations to strengthen security cooperation in response to shared threats. However, despite growing coordination on defense matters, a unified...weiterlesen »

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Up to 40 nations could meet in London next week as Strait of Hormuz crisis escalates

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting held a "very warm conversation" with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth on Friday, during which they discussed plans for an international conference and a potential high-level...weiterlesen »

35 minutes 27 seconds: Pogacar destroys Pantani's Alpe d'Huez record on way to fifth stage win

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Tadej Pogacar conquered the Alpe d'Huez with a record-breaking climb during stage 19 of the Tour de France, extending his commanding lead and moving closer to a fifth title that would equal the all-time...weiterlesen »

Electric aviation is taking off

vor 5 Stunden - derStandard

Hybrids, rather than fully electric planes, are likely to triumph Taxing towards the runway, the propeller stops turning as your correspondent pulls the throttle back to await take-off. On a single-engine...weiterlesen »

Forever Young Festival Brings the Magic of the 1980s Back

vor 2 Stunden - European News Agency

Vienna [ENA] Thousands of visitors gathered on Vienna’s Danube Island as the Forever Young – 80s Open Air Festival brought legendary artists and timeless hits back to the stage. The event proved that...weiterlesen »

Gymnast Gabriel Langton falls head-first from three meters: Competition halted for 11 minutes at Commonwealth Games

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

England gymnast Gabriel Langton was rushed to hospital after a serious fall from the horizontal bar during the Commonwealth Games men's team final in Glasgow. The 19-year-old fell head and neck first onto...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 Stunden - 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 »

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

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

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 8 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 »

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

vor 8 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 8 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 »

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

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 12 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 »

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

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Andy Burnham has launched his tenure as Britain's new Prime Minister with a high-speed policy blitz, announcing tax cuts for pubs and cost-of-living relief in his first week. The Labour leader, who replaced...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 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 »

Russian drone strike kills two at Sumy post office as city faces intensified attacks

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Russian forces killed at least two people in an evening drone strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to local officials. The attack targeted multiple locations, including a post office,...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

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

vor 18 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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 18 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 »

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing massive missile strike within 48 hours

vor 19 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 »

TAO Dance Theater 16 18

vor 17 Stunden - European News Agency

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 »

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

vor 20 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 18 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 »

Jeg Brakk

vor 18 Stunden - European News Agency

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

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

vor 20 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 »

TAO Dance Theater’s 16 18

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Wait, what? A K-pop star's shirt is worth more than Messi's at World Cup auction

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A shirt worn by BTS member Jimin during the 2026 World Cup final halftime show has become the most valuable item in a charity auction, surpassing even Lionel Messi's autographed jersey. With six days remaining...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

Trump urged FIFA to overturn red card - and Infantino did it. Now ethics complaints pile up

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over alleged violations of political neutrality rules. The IOC Ethics Commission stated Friday it lacks...weiterlesen »

Austria and Rapid Take the Lead in the European Cup

vor 24 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 24 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 24 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - motorsport-total.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

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Munich Re has reported a record profit of 3.9 billion euros for the first half of 2026. The German reinsurance giant benefited from an unusually calm period for natural disasters, with very low major-loss...weiterlesen »

$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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The White House is prepared to "tolerate" UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for now, but expects he will not be the last British leader during Donald Trump's presidency, according to sources who spoke to...weiterlesen »

Oil surges past $100 as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and blockade Red Sea

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Asbestos Suspicion in Vienna: These Streets Are Affected

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States has deployed additional special forces, fighter squadrons, and weapons to the Middle East as its military campaign against Iran enters its 13th consecutive night. The escalation comes...weiterlesen »

Iran accuses UK of war crimes complicity as IRGC threatens RAF Fairford

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United Kingdom has declared its armed forces stand ready to defend the nation 24/7 from any attacks, responding to sharp accusations from Iran. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the UK government...weiterlesen »

Earthquake Wakes Viennese: Magnitude 4.5 at Semmering

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 4,5 hat in der Nacht das Grenzgebiet zwischen Niederösterreich und der Steiermark erschüttert. Die Erschütterungen waren bis nach Wien spürbar. Im Bezirk Neunkirchen kam es zu einem...weiterlesen »

E-Scooter with Quadruple Motor Power Discovered

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Bei einer nächtlichen Schwerpunktaktion hat die Wiener Polizei zahlreiche Verstöße von E-Scooter- und Fahrradlenkern festgestellt. Besonders auffällig: Mehrere E-Scooter waren deutlich schneller unterwegs...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

Wait, what? Milei's deputy wants to charge foreigners for healthcare after World Cup loss

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentine President Javier Milei has entered an international controversy surrounding his country's 2026 World Cup campaign, claiming that criticism of Argentina stems from "jealousy." The far-right leader's...weiterlesen »

Over 400 executions this year: Iran's killing machine targets dissent amid war

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran has executed Vahid Baniamerian, a 34-year-old physics academic, along with five other men on charges of membership in the outlawed People's Mujahedin (MEK) organization. The executions are part of...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Asian stock markets plunged on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, driven by an escalating Middle East conflict and mounting doubts over artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A heated debate over Europe's foreign policy and defense strategy dominated the German talk show "Maybrit Illner" on Thursday evening. The ZDF program titled "Between Trump and Putin - Will Europe be Torn...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives and shows no signs of slowing, according to the World Health Organization. The epidemic, caused by the Bundibugyo virus...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

Japan's yen hits ¥164 per dollar - weakest since 1986 as inflation climbs 1.6%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Japan's key inflation measure has risen for the first time in three months, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for another interest rate increase this year. The consumer price index excluding fresh food...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary General presented their cases at a town hall event in the UN General Assembly chamber. Their presentations came at a critical moment, as...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States launched strikes on Iranian military targets for the 13th consecutive night, marking a significant escalation in the conflict over Middle Eastern shipping routes. US Central Command (Centcom)...weiterlesen »

Trump vows 'major military punishment' for Iran after Houthi tanker attacks in Red Sea

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten "major military punishment" against Iran and the militant...weiterlesen »

Mortgage rates surge in Canada and UK as oil tops $100 amid Middle East crisis

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Mortgage rates in Canada and the UK are surging as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices and bond yields, reversing weeks of declining rates and threatening to increase borrowing costs for millions...weiterlesen »

11 ships attacked in 18 days as Iran tightens grip on Strait of Hormuz oil route

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iranian missile strikes on two Greek-owned oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday night have exposed the limits of US military efforts to secure the vital waterway. The attacks...weiterlesen »

Middle East flare-up sends oil past $100 - and inflation fears are back

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Intel surged nearly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting its fastest revenue growth in 15 years. The chipmaker's second-quarter revenue jumped 25% year-over-year to $16.1 billion, driven...weiterlesen »

Russia's economy grinds to 0.2% growth as major companies slash investments by 14.3%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a sharp economic slowdown, with GDP growing just 0.2% in the first five months of 2026. The admission contradicts his efforts to project stability and...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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

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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 »

$5 billion Anthropic bet: AMD unveils MI400 GPUs to challenge Nvidia's AI dominance

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

False Beauty Doctor in Court: "I Didn't Want to Hurt Anyone"

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Am Wiener Landesgericht hat der Prozess gegen eine falsche Beauty-Ärztin begonnen. Laut Anklage soll die 46-Jährige zahlreiche Patientinnen und Patienten schwer geschädigt haben. Die Angeklagte weist Vorsatz...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 »

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 »

65-cent loss projected as American Airlines struggles while Delta and United thrive

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American Airlines Group warned it may report a loss for 2026 as soaring jet fuel prices linked to the war in Iran erode profits and widen the gap with its larger rivals Delta and United. The Fort Worth,...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »