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AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) Halts Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial After Volrustomig Fails to Show Survival Benefit
AstraZeneca has halted a late-stage trial of its lung cancer drug Volrustomig, marking a fresh pipeline setback. The FTSE 100 company said the drug, combined with chemotherapy, was unlikely to improve survival rates. An Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommended stopping the Phase 3 trial after a planned review. This marks AstraZeneca’s second major trial halt…

FTSE 100 Today: Index Rises 0.26% as US Retail Sales Fall 0.6%, Easing Fed Rate-Hike Bets
The FTSE 100 today rose 0.26% on August 17, 2026, after weaker US consumer data reduced concerns about another Federal Reserve rate hike. US retail sales fell 0.6% in July, well below the expected 0.1% increase. It was also the steepest monthly decline since May 2025. The weaker figures pushed the dollar and Treasury yields…

Mystery Drones Over RAAF Base Williamtown Expose Australia’s Defence Gap
Unidentified drones breached airspace over RAAF Base Williamtown in July 2026. Defence Minister Pat Conroy confirms AUD 7 billion investment in drone defences after security gap exposed.

Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin Price Outlook as BTC Climbs 0.96% and Navigates Key Arc Levels
Bitcoin price rose 0.96% on August 17, 2026, with BTC moving back towards the $63,000 area as traders focused on nearby technical levels. Bitcoin traded around $63,500 during the session, while its range stood at roughly $62,680 to $63,660. The move follows several weeks of volatile trading below major resistance. BTC’s next move could depend…

USS Abraham Lincoln Faces Relief After 266 Days at Sea Amid Crew Crisis
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face mental health crisis after 266 days at sea. Multiple attempted suicides reported. USS George Washington to replace carrier in Middle East.

Mastercard Outage Halts Australian Payments on August 15, 2026
Mastercard’s scheduled system update triggered a global outage on August 15, 2026, leaving Australian shoppers unable to use tap-and-go payments. Services were restored by 4pm after 2,064 outage reports peaked at 3pm.

Mastercard Outage Halts Payments Across Australia on August 15
Mastercard’s scheduled system update caused a global outage on August 15, disrupting card payments across Australia. Services were restored by 4pm after affecting thousands of shoppers and retailers.

Mt. Aso Alert Level Raised to 3 as Volcanic Gas Surges on August 14
Mt. Aso’s eruption alert level jumped to 3 on August 14 as volcanic gas emissions doubled and seismic activity intensified. Entry restrictions now apply to Aso, Takamori, and Minami-Aso.

Singapore Police Probe 270 Scammers and Money Mules in $5.4M Fraud Crackdown
Singapore police investigate 270 suspected scammers and money mules linked to 660+ scams causing $5.4 million in losses. Operation targets e-commerce, phishing, job, and investment fraud.