The oil shock dilemma: Raise rates and risk recession or...

The oil shock dilemma: Raise rates and risk recession or wait and lose control?

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Central banks worldwide are confronting a critical decision as oil prices surge back toward $100 per barrel. The Federal Reserve will signal its stance on Wednesday, kicking off three days of interest...weiterlesen »

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23 million sign petition to ban Argentina from World Cup - then Spain beats them anyway

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Over 23 million people have signed a petition demanding Argentina's permanent exclusion from the World Cup. The "Argentina Out" campaign gathered more than 23.3 million signatures from 170 countries within...weiterlesen »

12 states block $110bn Paramount-Warner merger until mid-2027 over antitrust fears

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Paramount Skydance has agreed to halt its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 1, 2027, following antitrust lawsuits from 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America....weiterlesen »

The wildfire that won't stop - and why firefighters can't put it out

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

A wildfire on Tintwistle Moor in England's Peak District has been burning for over a month and has grown to the size of a small town. The blaze, which started on June 24 and was declared a major incident...weiterlesen »

The Fed vote everyone's watching - and why Trump is already deflecting blame

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Investors are sharply increasing their bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at next week's meeting, with markets now pricing in a 38% chance of a quarter-point hike on Wednesday — up...weiterlesen »

1,309 dead as Oxford trials first vaccine for untreatable Ebola strain

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The University of Oxford has administered the first dose of an experimental Ebola vaccine to a volunteer, marking a critical milestone in the fight against a deadly outbreak ravaging Central Africa. The...weiterlesen »

$200 billion Broadcom deal - Samsung's biggest move yet to challenge TSMC

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Samsung has secured a $200 billion agreement with Broadcom to supply memory chips and manufacture advanced semiconductors through 2030. The deal positions Samsung to capitalize on surging demand for AI...weiterlesen »

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

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 10 Stunden - 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 »

The strikes stopped overnight - but sirens in Saudi Arabia signal danger isn't over

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Iran reported no U.S. strikes overnight into Saturday, potentially breaking a pattern of nearly two weeks of consecutive nightly attacks. Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour posted...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 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 »

Forever Young Festival Brings the Magic of the 1980s Back

vor 10 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 »

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

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 16 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 »

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

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

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

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

vor 18 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Wall Street closed mixed on Friday as oil prices retreated and growing concerns about artificial intelligence spending weighed on technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.46% to close...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentine football fans have launched a petition demanding FIFA replay the 2026 World Cup final, claiming referee Slavko Vinčić was corrupt and influenced their team's 1-0 defeat to Spain. The petition...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

$110bn Paramount-Warner merger blocked until August as judge cites antitrust red flags

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A California federal judge has extended a temporary block on the Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, preventing the $110 billion deal from closing until at least August 17. Judge Araceli...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil has emerged as the country most severely impacted by new U.S. tariffs, according to an analysis by the Financial Times. The combined effect of multiple tariff rounds imposed by President Donald...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12% on approximately 60 trading partners, designed to withstand legal challenges. The move comes as U.S. stocks tumbled, international...weiterlesen »

SOS-Balloon now open for all Viennese

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Eight Puppy Babies Rescued from Horror Transport on the A4

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Belgian central bank governor Pierre Wunsch has voiced strong opposition to a proposal by the European Central Bank to double the minimum reserve requirement for banks. Wunsch, who sits on the ECB's Governing...weiterlesen »

Moonlight, History and Beer: Janáček’s Mr Brouček

vor 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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A record 165 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Thursday in a single boat, surpassing the previous high of 128 people set in July. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, measured approximately...weiterlesen »

Austria and Rapid Take the Lead in the European Cup

vor 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 »

Local at Westbahnhof Robbed: Passersby Stop Suspected Perpetrator

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Nach einem Diebstahl in einem Lokal in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus griffen Passanten und Sicherheitsmitarbeiter der Wiener Linien ein. Der mutmaßliche Täter wurde später festgenommen. A 28-year-old man is...weiterlesen »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday, but a growing internal debate about potential rate hikes reflects mounting concerns over persistent inflation....weiterlesen »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 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 »

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 »

$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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

$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 »

Truck with Fire Hazard Stopped on Vienna's Streets

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

Vienna-Favoriten: Man Attacked with Bottle and Knife – Arrest

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein 25-Jähriger ist in Wien-Favoriten mit einer Glasflasche beworfen und anschließend mit einem Messer verletzt worden. Der Tatverdächtige wurde wenig später festgenommen. A 25-year-old man became the...weiterlesen »

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

vor 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 »

MigAward focuses on sharp criticism with "Dead End"

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der MigAward vergibt heuer erstmals auch einen Negativpreis. Im Finale der „Sackgasse 2026“ stehen Faika El-Nagashi, die Wiener MA 17 und Gerald Grosz. Über die Gewinner:innen entscheidet im Herbst eine...weiterlesen »

£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

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 »

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 »

$110bn media mega-merger approved - but cinemas say regulators fell short on competition safeguards

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Commission has approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but Europe's cinema industry is pushing back. The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC)...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

New FIFA referee camera footage has revealed Jude Bellingham's pointed criticism of the officiating after England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The Real Madrid midfielder told referee Ismail...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Stock exchanges in New York and Europe recorded their worst day in two...weiterlesen »

E-Scooter with Quadruple Motor Power Discovered

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A US federal judge has extended the pause on Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until August 17. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín added another two weeks to the temporary...weiterlesen »

109 km/h in a 60 zone - World Cup player Volpato allegedly fails roadside cocaine test

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Socceroos player Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding in Sydney. The 22-year-old forward, who represented Australia at the World Cup earlier this...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Thursday, giving policymakers time to assess whether Middle East conflict will fuel inflation and require further tightening. The...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

$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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »