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  Nvidia's 'CEO supervisor' AI harness hits perfect score on test that defeated OpenAI 21.08.2026 3min

  Nvidia researchers have shown that the real breakthrough in advanced AI is no longer the model itself but the 'harness' of scaffolding, memory systems, tools and a dedicated supervisor agent wrapped around it. Using their new Agentic Variation Operators system with a CEO-like supervisor that keeps the main agent on track, the setup scored a perfect 100% on the tough ARC-AGI-3 interactive reasoning benchmark with Claude Opus 5. Without that harness the same model managed only 30%. The result outp
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  China's five-year plan to hit peak oil THIS YEAR sparks fresh scrutiny of Kevin Warsh's Fed as energy security trumps green targets 21.08.2026 3min

  China's latest five-year plan for oil and gas, released by the NDRC and National Energy Administration, is explicitly preparing the nation for peak oil consumption as soon as this year. The blueprint calls for 200 million tonnes of LNG terminal capacity, 114 billion cubic metres of pipeline capacity, and natural gas storage exceeding national consumption by 13%, all to cut import dependence and build resilience against geopolitical shocks. The strategy already shielded Beijing from the recent St
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  Man rescued from sea after bomb threat forces evacuation of Arran ferry 21.08.2026 3min

  Ethereum has moved sharply higher after the U.S. close, rising more than three percent to $2,516. Wall Street closed the week mixed as bond yields and Iran developments stayed in focus. Gold is down slightly at $4,662 an ounce while oil slipped to $86.64 a barrel. Bitcoin climbed to $78,586. Apple is cutting hundreds of jobs in its Siri and Vision Pro teams as the company shifts focus away from those initiatives. Tesla has ended its solar roof project after executives concluded the installation
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  How Scott Bessent's Treasury raids are sabotaging Kevin Warsh's Fed as macro calendar looms 21.08.2026 3min

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's activist intervention in Treasury markets this week is actively undercutting Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's ability to conduct independent interest-rate policy. Market experts say the surprise moves to lower government borrowing costs challenge the Fed's traditional role and could erode its credibility on rates. This friction raises the odds of higher political-risk premia around future FOMC decisions as the macro calendar unfolds. The S&P closed the sessi
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  Nvidia earnings loom as Ray Dalio warns Scott Bessent's bond move signals debt crisis in three years 21.08.2026 3min

  A big week is ahead with the PCE inflation report, Nvidia earnings and the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium where Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to speak. Investors are positioning for fresh signals on inflation, corporate health and Fed policy. The S&P is holding near 7,673.70 while the VIX is quiet near 15.14. Ray Dalio warns that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's move on long-dated bond buybacks signals a U.S. debt crisis is drawing closer and recommends adding gold and bitcoin to po
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  Arran ferry evacuated in bomb scare 21.08.2026 3min

  And in European and Asian news, Britain’s railways are preparing for more extreme weather as an intense El Niño develops. Experts warn more must be done to adapt to the changing climate after two trains derailed within 24 hours during a recent heatwave. Copper miners are also in focus as several names broke out to fresh buy points amid a global supply and demand crunch. In U.S. markets the S&P is holding near 7,677.29 while the VIX is quiet near 15.32. Gold is steady at $4,679 an ounce. Oil is a
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  MicroStrategy flips from $13bn Bitcoin loss to $1.4bn profit 21.08.2026 3min

  Bitcoin has moved to $77,332 as MicroStrategy swings from a $13 billion unrealized loss to a $1.4 billion unrealized profit on its massive crypto holdings. The digital asset rally is also lifting quantum computing stocks with Infleqtion up 10 percent, Rigetti 9 percent and IonQ 7 percent in afternoon trade. The S&P is holding near 7,674.58 while the VIX remains quiet near 15.29. Bond yields are climbing again after giving back almost all of their recent gains following the Treasury Department's
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  British teacher, 26, convicted after grooming 15-year-old pupil then leaving him note saying 'I enjoy every piece of you' 21.08.2026 3min

  U.S. and Canadian officials are in fresh talks this hour trying to head off new tariffs and lock in a new trade agreement. Details emerging include possible concessions on dairy access and updates to digital trade rules. In Sweden two teenagers remain in serious condition after a sword attack at a school. Police say a 17-year-old boy carried out the assault with a bladed weapon and several nearby schools were placed on lockdown. The S&P is holding a modest loss at 7,678.88 while the VIX stays qu
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  China's teapots ditch Iranian oil as Trump's blockade bites and Russian Urals frenzy begins 21.08.2026 3min

  Vice President JD Vance has mocked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for trying to out-tough President Trump on looming trade deadlines as Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Canada should fight back. China's independent refiners known as teapots have slashed Iranian crude imports to an estimated 534,000 barrels per day in August after the U.S. reinstated its blockade in mid-July with volumes already at sea rapidly shrinking. The scramble is now on for Russian Urals crude and other substitutes as
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  Bitcoin mining giant Poolin collapses with $500m debts and up to 25,000 creditors 21.08.2026 3min

  The U.S. dollar is trading near its three-month low against the euro after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a possible further expansion of the government's buyback program for longer-dated Treasuries. The move comes as the department already pledged to at least double buybacks in an effort to restrain rising bond yields. Stocks are trading modestly higher this morning, supported by strength in crypto and commodities. The S&P is holding a modest gain at 7,668.67 while the VIX is quiet n
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  U.S. Navy escorts 660 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz as flows rebound despite Iranian attacks 21.08.2026 3min

  The U.S. military has aided the safe passage of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since early May, supporting more than 1,300 commercial vessels. Volumes have scaled sharply in recent weeks with at least 160 million barrels moving in the past three weeks alone, even as Iranian threats and recent vessel attacks continue. Private estimates now put flows near 5 million barrels per day in July and still climbing in August, reducing near-term supply shock fears and capping upsid
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  Iran brands Trump sanctions 'admission of military defeat' 21.08.2026 3min

  President Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran with fresh sanctions aimed at forcing nuclear talks. A senior Iranian official says the U.S. emphasis on economic warfare is an admission of military failure after years of sanctions failed to change Tehran’s behavior. Wall Street is feeling the tension with the S&P down two percent at 7,641.16. The VIX is up modestly at 15.44. Oil bulls remain in control as the Iran nuclear deal collapses and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stays he
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  Trump declares economic war on Iran to force nuclear talks as Supreme Court weighs White House ballroom fate 21.08.2026 3min

  Gold is rebounding as bond market jitters, U.S. debt concerns and a weaker dollar revive demand for bullion. Gold is up slightly at $4,654 an ounce. Oil stood at $86.47 a barrel. Bitcoin traded near $77,006. In Europe the DAX is trading near 26,061 and the FTSE is trading near 10,771. President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in a bid to pressure Tehran back to the negotiating table. The Supreme Court is also set to rule on the future of a White House ballroom dispute. Flash manufact
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  Romanian F-16s shoot down mystery drone near key European gas site 21.08.2026 3min

  NATO member Romania has scrambled F-16 fighter jets to intercept and destroy a drone flying near a critical European gas infrastructure project. The move comes just weeks after Romanian forces downed a Russian drone that entered its airspace. Traders are now watching for flash manufacturing and services PMI readings out of the eurozone and Britain in the next hour as the UK economy shows signs of being on a firmer footing with rising services sector activity and improving consumer confidence. In
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  Samsung to return up to $80bn to shareholders in wake of SK Hynix buyback as deadly Asian floods claim 13 lives 21.08.2026 3min

  Samsung Electronics is planning up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after rival SK Hynix announced its own buyback. The South Korean tech giant is looking to reward investors as semiconductor demand stays strong. The DAX is trading near 26,059 while the FTSE is trading near 10,749. And finally, extreme rainfall has deluged Japan and South Korea producing record hourly totals that forced more than 100,000 households to evacuate, left thousands without power and stranded passengers at Tokyo's
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  French police battle migrants on beach in violent bid to stop UK small boat 21.08.2026 3min

  And in European and Asian news, violent clashes have broken out on French beaches as police confront migrants attempting to board small boats bound for the UK. Footage shows officers clashing with people on a northern beach as they tried to launch the vessel. French authorities say they have prevented 185 small boat crossing events in the past three months since a new £660m deal with Britain. Bitcoin has moved to $78,642 after a sharp 3.1% overnight jump. Ethereum has climbed alongside it with a
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  Body of missing Australian hiker Lily Hooper found in NSW bush after eight-day search 21.08.2026 3min

  Bitcoin has moved to $76,296 after climbing one percent in the past hour. The digital asset's latest leg higher comes as traders position ahead of weekend flows and next week's policy calendar. The Hang Seng finished at 25,968. The DAX is trading near 26,044 in early European action. Oil is unchanged at $86.42. Gold remains flat at $4,621. And finally, the body of 18-year-old Australian hiker Lily Hooper has been recovered from dense bushland in New South Wales' Southern Highlands eight days aft
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  Prince Harry’s UK return sparks fresh speculation: Can he finally heal rift with William? 21.08.2026 3min

  First gas from Australia’s Beetaloo shale basin is set to start flowing next month in the Northern Territory. Supporters hope the long-delayed project will boost domestic supply and exports to replicate aspects of the American shale boom. In the Asia-to-Europe handoff the Hang Seng is trading near 25,956 while the DAX is trading near 25,983. Gold is up at $4,621 an ounce. Oil is unchanged at $86.38 a barrel. Bitcoin has edged higher to $75,522. And finally a question looms over Harry’s return to
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  Russia fires missiles near Japan-claimed islands as Trump unleashes 'unprecedented' sanctions to collapse Iran regime 21.08.2026 3min

  Geopolitical tensions are rising in the Pacific as Russia conducted missile tests near disputed islands, angering Japan. Moscow's Pacific fleet launched drills around what it calls the Kuril Islands, which Japan claims as its Northern Territories. Japanese officials summoned the Russian ambassador in protest. The tests add to broader concerns as oil prices head for a second straight weekly gain on mounting risks involving Iran. President Trump's announcement of economic warfare and isolation on
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  Taiwan's 11% AI boom 'unsustainable' as economists warn of semiconductor crash and Beijing tensions 21.08.2026 3min

  And in Asian news, economists are pouring cold water on Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11.05% GDP growth, warning the double-digit projection is likely not sustainable. Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is back behind bars following a court-ordered hospital examination. Vice President JD Vance says economic pressure remains the best way to achieve Washington's objectives with Iran, calling it a delicate dance. The Nikkei finished near 65,900 after a 0.2% decline. The Hang Seng is tradi