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Austria Convicts Syrian Intelligence Chief for Raqqa Torture
world4 days ago

Austria Convicts Syrian Intelligence Chief for Raqqa Torture

An Austrian court convicted Khaled al-H., formerly head of Syria’s General Intelligence Directorate in Raqqa (2011–2013), of torture and sexual abuse of regime opponents and sentenced him to eight years; a second Raqqa official, Moussab Abou R., was found guilty on similar charges, also receiving eight years. Prosecutors described beatings, electric shocks and other abuses used to suppress protests, with victims traveling from Europe and Syria to testify, in a rare instance of European jurisdiction over Assad-era crimes.

via BBC|
#austria#court#raqqa
Austria as Underdogs Eye a Clever Win Against Spain in World Cup Clash
sports7 days ago

Austria as Underdogs Eye a Clever Win Against Spain in World Cup Clash

Spain are the heavy favorites in the SoFi Stadium showdown, but the smart bet appears to be Austria +1.5 on the spread (-112) with potential value also in Under 2.5 goals (+101). The piece also highlights a Lamine Yamal scoring wager (+134) and notes Spain’s injury in Nico Williams, while Austria aims to frustrate with a disciplined, compact approach akin to their Argentina performance. Kickoff is July 2, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, CA, with odds shown for Spain to win and a draw, and deep-dive bets via Covers bets widget.

via Covers.com|
#austria#odds#predictions
Sony pivots Austrian disc plant to optical microlenses for future tech
technology8 days ago

Sony pivots Austrian disc plant to optical microlenses for future tech

Sony has invested €30 million ($34 million) to convert its Thalgau, Austria disc factory into a plant for optical microlenses as it shifts PlayStation toward digital. The facility currently produces about 600,000 discs per day (roughly half for PlayStation games), but management expects disc output to drop to around 10% by 2028 when a digital-only PlayStation begins; 300 workers will be retrained to produce microlenses, with production slated to start as soon as next year.

via Engadget|
#austria#digital-shift#optical-microlenses
Spain cruise into last 16 with Oyarzabal brace as Yamal dazzles
sports8 days ago

Spain cruise into last 16 with Oyarzabal brace as Yamal dazzles

Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the World Cup last 16, ending a knockout-stage win drought since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a late header, with Cucurella and Baena providing assists; Lamine Yamal created multiple chances and showed standout dribbling, while Austria failed to register a shot on target.

via Opta Analyst|
#austria#knockout-stage#mikel-oyarzabal
Last-Second Twist Sends Algeria Through in World Cup Thriller
sports11 days ago

Last-Second Twist Sends Algeria Through in World Cup Thriller

Algeria and Austria produced a dramatic World Cup group-stage finale: after a long, pass-heavy period that yielded little attack, Riyad Mahrez struck twice to put Algeria ahead, only for Sasa Kalajdzic to head in a stoppage-time equaliser that ensured both teams advanced and Iran was eliminated, reviving memories of the Gijón scandal and prompting debate about the 48-team format.

via The New York Times|
#algeria#austria#riyad-mahrez
Stoppage-time heartbreak ends Iran's World Cup knockout hopes
sports13 days ago

Stoppage-time heartbreak ends Iran's World Cup knockout hopes

Iran’s bid to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage ended on the final day when Austria earned a stoppage-time 3-3 draw with Algeria, leaving Iran outside the top eight best third-placed teams despite a 1-1 Group G draw with Egypt; the campaign was clouded by off-field issues such as visa/travel restrictions, and captain Mehdi Taremi lamented the logistical challenges surrounding the tournament.

via Al Jazeera|
#algeria#austria#iran
Group J showdown: Algeria and Austria chase World Cup 2026 knockouts
sports13 days ago

Group J showdown: Algeria and Austria chase World Cup 2026 knockouts

Algeria and Austria face off in a high-stakes World Cup 2026 Group J clash in Kansas City, with a draw likely enough for both to advance to the knockout rounds. The live blog highlights a tense, methodical start as Austria press and Algeria look to break through, with early bookings (Arnautovic) and Mahrez operating deeper to influence play, all set against the backdrop of the 1982 Disgrace of Gijón history that adds extra pressure on the result.

via The Guardian|
#algeria#austria#football
Algeria and Austria’s World Cup math: why a loss could be wiser than a win
sports13 days ago

Algeria and Austria’s World Cup math: why a loss could be wiser than a win

As the final Group J games loom, Algeria and Austria may prefer not to win their clash because the winner would face Spain in the knockout round. Algeria could advance as a Group J third‑place with a draw, while a loss would likely end their run; Austria’s path is more complex, with a loss giving about a 38% chance to advance (rising with other results). Spain will face the winner of Algeria–Austria, and the article even notes the controversial possibility that Algeria might try to engineer a late own goal, underscoring how tiebreakers and risk balance shape the final group-stage strategy.

via Fox News|
#algeria#austria#group-j
Messi's Record-Breaking Brace Seals Argentina Victory Over Austria
sports18 days ago

Messi's Record-Breaking Brace Seals Argentina Victory Over Austria

Messi scores a first-half penalty and a stoppage-time brace to power Argentina to a 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas, moving him to the all-time World Cup scoring record (18 goals) and giving Argentina the Group J lead with five goals in two games; Almada assisted the opener as Argentina controlled most of the match, while Austria pressed but could not find a reply.

via Diario AS|
#argentina#austria#group-j