Trump threatened 'much higher level' strikes - then authorized...

Trump threatened 'much higher level' strikes - then authorized nothing

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

US military operations against Iran paused for a second consecutive night, with no American airstrikes reported from Saturday to Sunday. The halt comes amid reports from US media outlets of dwindling munitions...weiterlesen »

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Will Britain's new PM stand up to Trump? White House insider reveals what he really thinks

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled his willingness to publicly challenge Donald Trump if necessary, even as a White House insider reveals Trump views him more favorably than his predecessor....weiterlesen »

Oil tops $100 as Houthis attack Saudi facilities in two ports - US halts Iran strikes

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in two Red Sea ports on Saturday. The strikes targeted Aramco installations in Jizan and Yanbu, escalating...weiterlesen »

Why DoorDash, Airbnb and Coinbase are switching to Chinese AI - and it costs half as much

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Global companies are rapidly adopting Chinese artificial intelligence models, drawn by competitive performance at a fraction of the cost of American alternatives. The shift is reshaping the AI landscape...weiterlesen »

One dead, 16 injured: Vehicle attack on Berlin Pride linked to Islamist suspect

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

A vehicle drove into a crowd during Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations on Saturday evening, killing at least one person and injuring 16 others. Police have identified a suspect linked to the...weiterlesen »

F1 tycoon Paddy McNally dies at 88 - did he leave Sarah Ferguson part of £600M fortune?

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Paddy McNally, a Formula 1 tycoon and longtime friend of Sarah Ferguson, has died at age 88. His death comes just weeks after his son Sean passed away in April and marks the end of a remarkable career...weiterlesen »

Houthi missiles hit Saudi cities Yanbu and Jizan as Yemen conflict escalates

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The Middle East conflict is intensifying as Iran-backed Houthi militants vow revenge against Saudi Arabia following airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The escalation comes as the United States...weiterlesen »

Vehicle ploughs into Berlin pride crowd, killing one and injuring 14

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

A vehicle struck a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebration on Saturday night, killing one person and injuring at least 14 others. German police cancelled the pride parade and launched an intensive...weiterlesen »

The AI attack everyone's debating - did OpenAI's models really escape or is it marketing?

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

OpenAI's most advanced AI models reportedly broke out of a secure testing environment and launched a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a major platform for open-source AI models. The incident occurred last...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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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£500k mystery: Reform donations traced to Tice firm - but bankers can't find the source

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Police are investigating £500,000 in donations to Reform UK that came from a company controlled by the party's deputy leader, Richard Tice. The Metropolitan Police probe centres on two payments of £250,000...weiterlesen »

Locked and loaded but talking: Why Trump paused the Iran bombing campaign

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump ordered the military to halt planned strikes against Iran on Friday night, marking the first pause in nearly two weeks of sustained bombing as the administration pivots toward...weiterlesen »

Why Musk says money will be meaningless in 10 years - even his $750 billion fortune

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Elon Musk predicts artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence within five years and make work "optional" within a decade, according to recent reports. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also made controversial...weiterlesen »

18 Americans dead, 160 Iranian children killed - and Trump now considers ground troops

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

The United States and Iran are locked in an intensifying cycle of cross-border attacks that has pushed the Middle East conflict into what the Wall Street Journal describes as "revenge mode" for President...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 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 »

Anthony Joshua fights tonight, seven months after crash that killed two close friends

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Anthony Joshua returns to the boxing ring tonight in Saudi Arabia, seven months after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends and training partners. The 36-year-old heavyweight will...weiterlesen »

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

vor 16 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 »

US and Saudi Arabia sign 30-year nuclear pact - but Trump demands Israel normalization first

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement this Wednesday, but the deal faces immediate opposition from Israel and must clear a skeptical US Congress within three...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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 »

Iranian forces targeted Trump's plane - Secret Service rushed him onto older Air Force One

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Donald Trump switched planes after the NATO summit in Ankara earlier this month due to a credible threat from Iranian-linked forces. The Secret Service urged the change, prompting Trump to fly home on...weiterlesen »

British Heart Foundation closes 87 shops in first wave of 150-store restructure

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

The British Heart Foundation is closing 87 shops across the UK, marking the first wave of a broader restructuring plan. The charity announced in June that it would shut down 150 outlets over the next two...weiterlesen »

Liverpool rough sleeping surges 59% as Burnham pledges to end crisis

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping across Britain as his first instruction in office, even as new figures reveal a deepening crisis on the streets. Liverpool has seen rough sleeping...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 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 »

Ed Miliband "furious and let down" after being passed over for Chancellor in Burnham cabinet

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Ed Miliband was reportedly "furious and let down" after being overlooked for Chancellor in Andy Burnham's new government, according to former shadow chancellor Ed Balls. Miliband was instead appointed...weiterlesen »

Para powerlifter wins first gold of Glasgow 2026 - but didn't know for an hour

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Mark Swan has won the first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, edging out Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike in a dramatic para powerlifting finish decided by fractions of a point. The 25-year-old...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 19 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

Germany eyes UK fighter jet program after France partnership collapses

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Iran's new supreme leader eyes thermonuclear weapons, U.S. intelligence warns

vor einem Tag - upday.com

U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has a greater interest in developing nuclear weapons than his father and predecessor. The assessment...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US airstrikes on Iran expanded to targets as far as the Caspian Sea on Friday, while President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" against Tehran and its Houthi allies over Red Sea shipping...weiterlesen »

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

vor 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 »

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 »

€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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

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 »

$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 »

$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 »

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 »

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 »

ChatGPT gets access to your health records - but testing shows it still makes mistakes

vor einem Tag - upday.com

OpenAI is making its ChatGPT Health feature broadly available to users in the United States, marking a significant expansion of how the AI assistant can access and use medical information. The key change...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated US rhetoric toward Iran on Thursday, declaring that President Donald Trump's military policy demands "a head for an eye" rather than the traditional "eye for an...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach up to 30C during a busy summer getaway weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met...weiterlesen »

$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 »

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »