Oil crashes 7% as US-Iran pause triggers Asian stock rally - China chip debut soars 466%

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Asian stock markets rose on Monday as oil prices plunged nearly 7% following a pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran. The easing tensions in the Middle East revived hopes for peace negotiations...weiterlesen »

Wait, the new British PM is rating pub snacks on social media while facing a welfare crisis?

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Andy Burnham has become Britain's prime minister, marking his arrival with an unconventional approach that blends social media engagement with traditional policy announcements. In his first week in office,...weiterlesen »

11 dead as Russian missiles hit Ukraine arms expo - organizer detained without bail

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The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an arms exhibition in Ukraine's Kyiv region has risen to 11. A 66-year-old Ukrainian diplomat of the Order of Malta died in hospital from injuries sustained...weiterlesen »

Israel plans strikes on 'terrorist strongholds' as settler violence surges across West Bank

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed on Sunday to expand operations against Palestinian "terrorist strongholds" in the West Bank following a deadly shootout on Friday...weiterlesen »

87 Palestinians killed in West Bank this year as deadly Nablus clash sparks rampage

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The Israeli-occupied West Bank is teetering on the brink of wider conflict after a deadly clash near Nablus left six people dead and triggered waves of settler violence across Palestinian villages. The...weiterlesen »

3-hour airport waits as new EU border system causes chaos - and you pay if you miss your flight

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has warned that flights will depart without passengers who are stuck in queues at European border controls this summer. The new EU Entry/Exit System is causing significant delays...weiterlesen »

From The Goodies to Springwatch: Bill Oddie dies aged 85

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Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85. His agent David Foster confirmed the passing of the broadcaster, who became a household name through BBC's Springwatch and the 1970s...weiterlesen »

Littler (19) smashes Phil Taylor's 16-year record with 111.04 average - and pockets £225k in dominant win

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Luke Littler has defended his World Matchplay title in dominant fashion, crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 in Blackpool while shattering records previously held by Phil Taylor. The 19-year-old's commanding performance...weiterlesen »

Referee retires immediately after World Cup final - at career peak

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Slavko Vincic has retired from his refereeing career after officiating the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The 46-year-old Slovenian ended his tenure at the pinnacle of world football, becoming...weiterlesen »

Burnham lets mayors keep income tax share to end Whitehall 'begging bowl' system

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce plans to let England's mayors keep a share of income tax revenue for regional investment, marking a major shift in how local areas fund development. The move aims...weiterlesen »

China's invisible hand: How 50% import cut stopped oil hitting $200 per barrel

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Global oil markets plunged over 4 percent on Monday, with Brent crude falling to around $92.48 per barrel after briefly dipping below $90. The drop followed a fragile pause in hostilities between the United...weiterlesen »

Four fans dead, tear gas fired, travel bans imposed - but Infantino sees 'only joy'

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino launched a scathing attack on World Cup critics in a 15-slide Instagram post Sunday night, accusing them of being "consumed by hate" and missing the tournament's positive...weiterlesen »

A hypochondriac for the present

vor 8 Stunden - European News Agency

Bregenzer Festspiele [ENA] The Bregenz Festival’s Der eingebildete Kranke is a sharp, delightfully unsettling reminder that Molière’s last play is not just a period comedy about a hypochondriac, but a...weiterlesen »

What Israel just approved for Gaza - and why troops still can't deploy yet

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Israel's security cabinet has approved legal measures allowing an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, marking a key step in Donald Trump's peace plan for the Strip. The decision grants immunity...weiterlesen »

After 13 consecutive nights of strikes: US and Iran halt attacks as Oman mediates talks

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in attacks on Iran to open space for diplomatic negotiations. Iran has reciprocated by announcing it will pause its own attacks on American targets, according...weiterlesen »

Olmo calls out Ayala for lying about World Cup punch - FIFA investigates Argentina coach

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo has accused Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala of lying about an altercation that occurred after the 2026 World Cup final. Olmo told Diari de Terrassa he said nothing...weiterlesen »

Why did oil just tumble? US-Iran pause sends Brent plunging below $90

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices fell sharply and US equity futures rose on Monday after the United States refrained from striking Iran for a second consecutive night, easing investor concerns about potential disruptions to...weiterlesen »

Fed faces 35% rate hike odds as oil shock sends bond markets into selloff

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces mounting pressure from bond markets as Treasury yields surge amid renewed inflation fears. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has climbed more than 30 basis points...weiterlesen »

British intelligence fears Putin may strike NATO within two months - testing new UK PM Burnham

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

British intelligence officials fear Vladimir Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO within the next two months, believing the Kremlin sees an opportunity to test the resolve of new Prime Minister...weiterlesen »

Why the Bank of England is holding rates now - but may hike in September as oil soars

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The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% when it meets Thursday, even as surging oil prices threaten to reignite inflation across major economies. The decision comes amid renewed...weiterlesen »

40-country summit proposed as UK walks tightrope between Trump and Iran

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UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has reached out to Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to repair transatlantic relations and coordinate a response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. During their conversation...weiterlesen »

Burnham aide admits re-election is 'only thing I care about' as cabinet faces wipeout

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Andy Burnham prioritized re-election above all else in his first week as UK Prime Minister, according to his political secretary Hayden Munro. The 56-year-old Labour leader, who took office on July 20...weiterlesen »

Oil hits $100 as Iran blocks Hormuz - UK and US plan 40-nation London summit

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UK Minister Wes Streeting has initiated contact with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to repair transatlantic ties and coordinate a response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Streeting proposed a...weiterlesen »

Why UNESCO just protected the beaches where 4,000 troops died in a single day

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UNESCO added the Normandy D-Day landing beaches to its World Heritage List on Sunday, recognizing the historic coastline where Allied forces launched the largest amphibious operation in military history...weiterlesen »

Why Trump suddenly backed down on Iran - and what it reveals about U.S. defenses

vor einem Tag - upday.com

President Donald Trump has halted plans for a significant military escalation against Iran, citing concerns that such action would dangerously deplete the United States' stockpile of Patriot interceptor...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

The awkward timing of Infantino's letter: Why FIFA's boss praised Argentina mid-probe

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a congratulatory letter to Argentina's football federation praising their "professionalism" at the 2026 World Cup – even as FIFA investigates the team's conduct...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Over 1,180 Palestinians killed since ceasefire as Israel strikes Hamas police chief

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An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip. The strike targeted the Sheikh Radwan area north of...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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