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NATO Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia as Russia Escalates Aerial Threats
NATO downed a drone over Latvia on August 14, likely a Ukrainian UAV knocked off course by Russian electronic warfare. Spain shot down another over Romania two days later.
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…
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…
Ukraine Kills Defected Sub Commander in Sevastopol Bomb Attack, August 15
Former Ukrainian submarine commander Robert Shageyev killed in Sevastopol explosion on August 13. Russian authorities detained a woman accused of the bombing on behalf of Ukrainian special services.
Super El Niño to Bring Wet, Stormy UK Winter Through Spring 2027
Super El Niño forecast to hit UK with wet, stormy winter from autumn 2026 through spring 2027. Scientists warn of 97% chance it will last into early spring, with potential for flooding and supply chain disruption.
Asics to Dissolve Trading Subsidiary, Consolidate Walking Business August 15
Asics will liquidate its trading subsidiary and consolidate walking operations. Q2 profit jumped 62.1% to 35.6 billion yen as Onitsuka Tiger brand drives growth.
UK Hits 38.1C as Wildfires Destroy Homes and Trigger National Emergency Alert
UK records 38.1C hottest day of year as wildfires destroy homes in West Midlands. Government issues emergency alert to millions. Amber heat warning in effect across England.
Rhine Drought Cuts Freight Flow 50%, Pushes Swiss Fuel Prices Up 16 Cents
Rhine water levels hit historic lows in August 2026, halting barge traffic to Basel and raising Swiss petrol prices by 12-16 cents per litre as freight shifts to costlier road transport.