[2026-08-13 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Thousands watch partial solar eclipse in north of Algeria

Snippet: A large crowd gathered at a beach in the northern Algerian town of Tenes on Wednesday night to witness the partial solar eclipse.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/thousands-watch-partial-solar-eclipse-in-north-of-algeria/

[2026-08-13 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukrainian Drones Attack Wildberries Hub and Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan

Snippet: Ukrainian drones targeted a logistics hub owned by Wildberries and caused a fire at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the republic of Bashkortostan Thursday, according to regional officials and exiled news outlets.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/13/ukrainian-drones-attack-wildberries-hub-and-oil-refinery-in-bashkortostan-a93480

[2026-08-13 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Danube Water Levels Sink To Historic Lows

Snippet: The Danube and other rivers in Europe are experiencing historic drought conditions which have thrown shipping, tourism and energy supply into disarray.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/danube-water-levels-sink-historic-lows

[2026-08-13 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba marks the centennial of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro’s birth

Snippet: Revered by some who miss him in the face of the U.S. energy blockade; blamed by others as the architect of the process that led to Cuba’s current crisis; Fidel Castro would have turned 100 this Thursday, and his long shadow continues to loom over the island. (AP/ Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán - OK to publish)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fidel-castro-100-year-birthday-centenary-3937b17e7b5506d06246758e508192c9

[2026-08-13 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: In pictures: Europe sees best solar eclipse since 1999

Snippet: A total solar eclipse crossed parts of Europe on Wednesday, drawing millions of spectators to watch the once-in-a-generation spectacle.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/europe-solar-eclipse-iceland-spain.html

[2026-08-13 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bold, crunch-topped pork noodles to rival your local

Snippet: These sticky, soy-glazed pork noodles deliver all the bold flavours of your local takeaway spot in less time than an app order. Loaded with tender pork, crisp greens and a hot, crunchy chilli-garlic oil, it’s fast-paced satisfaction delivered straight from your own kitchen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/bold-crunch-topped-pork-noodles-to-rival-your-local-20260812-p60nk6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness

Snippet: The total eclipse plunged a vast swathe of Spain from broad daylight into darkness Wednesday, drawing awed gasps and applause from spectators gathered in parks and cities across the country.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260813/solar-eclipse-plunges-large-swathe-of-spain-into-total-darkness

[2026-08-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Half a million visitors flock to Spain’s path of total solar eclipse

Snippet: In Medinaceli, a hilltop town in north-eastern Spain, spectators arrived hours early with chairs, hats and eclipse glasses to secure a clear view before the event reached totality shortly before sunset. Getxo, a coastal town just north-west of Bilbao in the Basque Country, also lay within the narrow path of totality.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/13/half-a-million-visitors-flock-to-spains-path-of-total-solar-eclipse/

[2026-08-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran

Snippet: Sustained naval blockade, more sanctions and making it harder for Tehran to sell its oil among the options to tighten the screws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3363874/trump-turns-economic-pain-us-bombings-fail-sway-iran?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran

Snippet: Sustained naval blockade, more sanctions and making it harder for Tehran to sell its oil among the options to tighten the screws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3363874/trump-turns-economic-pain-us-bombings-fail-sway-iran

[2026-08-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Middle East tensions send oil higher while Iran-U.S. tensions escalate

Snippet: Hello, this is Justina Lee writing to you from Singapore, filling in for Leonie.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/cnbc-daily-open-middle-east-tensions-send-oil-higher-while-iran-us-tensions-escalate-.html

[2026-08-13 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Data center boom fuels calls for tighter regulation in Korea

Snippet: Seoul could soon join a growing number of major cities seeking tighter controls on new data centers as concerns mount over their heavy use of electricity and water.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840432

[2026-08-13 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Space and Astronomy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’

Snippet: The first total solar eclipse in decades in Europe swept across the continent on Wednesday, turning day to dark across several countries as crowds watched from hilltops, coastlines and other open spaces.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/12/world/solar-eclipse-2026-updates/2027-eclipse-morocco-spain-egypt

[2026-08-13 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Drone strikes on Zawiya expose weak link in Libya’s energy security | The National

Snippet: Repeated drone strikes on Libya's Zawiya refinery complex has put the country on high alert given its dependence on the centre for energy security and its push to raise crude production and attract foreign investment.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/13/drone-strikes-on-zawiya-expose-weak-link-in-libyas-energy-security/

[2026-08-13 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top diplomats of S. Korea, Fiji meet in Seoul for talks on energy cooperation, mutual ties

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign ministers of South Korea and Fiji held talks in Seoul on Thursday, seeking ways to strengthen bilateral ties and discussing energy supply chains and other areas of mutual interest, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813007900315

[2026-08-13 16:05 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: AI boom a copper boon, not a bust

Snippet: For more than a century, copper has quietly underpinned the modern economy. It carries electricity through homes, factories, renewable energy projects, telecommunications networks, and data centres. Despite decades of technological change, few materials have proven as versatile or as difficult to replace.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ai-boom-a-copper-boon-not-a-bust-20260813-p60o58.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bizarre new astronomical object dubbed a 'black hole star'

Snippet: A massive star-like object the size of our solar system may be a new type of astrophysical object. (Supplied: Rohan Naidu/University of Hawai'i)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-08-13/astronomers-discover-new-cosmic-oject-black-hole-star/107029732

[2026-08-13 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ASEAN chief urges deeper Korea ties on energy, digital transition

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840330

[2026-08-13 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil slick nears Omani beaches, anti-ISIS force to leave Iraq and Perseid meteors in sky over UAE | The National

Snippet: An oil slick off Oman has begun contaminating beaches as it edges closer to shore. It came from the Russia-linked tanker, Caroline Bezengi, which was under sanctions and disabled by an explosion in June. Environmentalists are also warning about the long-term impact of pollution to the region caused by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/13/oil-slick-nears-omani-beaches-anti-isis-force-to-leave-iraq-and-perseid-meteors-in-sky-over-uae/

[2026-08-13 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Gaza’s freelancers turn to coworking spaces to stay connected and employed | The National

Snippet: Across Gaza, freelancers who once worked from home are increasingly turning to shared working spaces, where solar-powered electricity and reliable internet connections offer a vital link to jobs and clients outside the strip.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/13/gazas-freelancers-turn-to-coworking-spaces-to-stay-connected-and-employed/

[2026-08-13 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG-GM Ohio battery plant to restart after 7-month shutdown

Snippet: A battery plant jointly operated by LG Energy Solution and General Motors in Ohio will resume production next week after a seven-month shutdown, as GM reshapes its North American battery strategy amid shifting electric vehicle demand.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840264

[2026-08-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Rio Tinto] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s largest aluminium smelter to run on renewables by 2023 after Rio Tinto strikes $2.5bn taxpayer bailout deal

Snippet: Rio Tinto makes power supply deal with federal and NSW government to cut emissions and decarbonise, preventing potential closure

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/13/rio-tinto-australia-tomago-aluminium-2bn-bailout-deal-renewable-energy

[2026-08-13 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions witness Europe’s first solar eclipse in 27 years | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The eclipse travelled through parts of Greenland and Iceland, before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3363860/millions-witness-europes-first-solar-eclipse-27-years

[2026-08-13 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators across Europe

Snippet: Spectators across Spain watched in wonder, some whipping off their protective glasses and rising to their feet in unison, as a rare total solar eclipse swept across the north of the country on Wednesday evening, plunging it into darkness.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905369

[2026-08-13 14:40 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Vic inquiry supports building-integrated solar power for apartments

Snippet: A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has backed the increased use of solar-power generating glazing and other architectural surfaces and structures in apartment buildings across the state, citing a body of evidence in support of its use provided by ClearVue Technologies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/vic-inquiry-supports-building-integrated-solar-power-for-apartments-20260813-p60o3k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Daewoo E&C selected as preferred bidder for Papua New Guinea LNG project

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Daewoo Engineering and Construction (E&C) Co. said Thursday it has been selected as a preferred bidder for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813006500320

[2026-08-13 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street

Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock chart board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-ai-semiconductors-fed-energy-3a23f22469cd0e0062f711096906525c

[2026-08-13 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline

Snippet: BEIRUT (AP) — Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country's mainland, to the north of the island, Oman’s environment authority said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840131

[2026-08-13 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Deaths and damage reported as severe weather in the Midwest spawns tornadoes and flash flooding

Snippet: COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — First responders rescued more people from floodwaters Wednesday as utility crews cleared trees and wires downed by severe storms in the Midwest that unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10840129

[2026-08-13 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LG Energy Solution's production facility utilization rate rebounds in H1

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Thursday that the average utilization rate of its domestic and overseas production facilities rebounded in the first half of the year from a year earlier.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260813004800320

[2026-08-13 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Libya Reels From Assassination, Oil Strikes & Central Bank Turmoil

Snippet: Libya was plunged into fresh turmoil this week after a car bomb killed eastern military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri in Benghazi, drone attacks struck the country’s largest operational oil refinery and the central bank governor resigned from his post.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/libya-reels-assassination-oil-strikes-central-bank-turmoil

[2026-08-13 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

Snippet: BURGOS, Spain — Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/13/world/americas-emea/spain-darkens-as-solar-eclipse-races-south-from-arctic/2404490

[2026-08-13 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil rises on worries over supply disruptions as spill near Oman worsens

Snippet: Oil rose on Thursday recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea, and as a spill near Oman continued to spread.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/oil-spill-near-oman-worries-over-supply-.html

[2026-08-13 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations

Snippet: Producer prices in Japan eased slightly in July to 7.2% year on year in July, missing analysts' expectations, official data released Thursday showed.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/japan-ppi-inflation-energy-prices-takaichi-cpi.html

[2026-08-13 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'

Snippet: The once-in-a-generation solar eclipse spanning the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages. The Sun splashes on a striking image of a partial eclipse leaving a crescent sliver peeking out with the playful headline: "The Sun, the Moon." And, yes, it does cheekily employ its own famous masthead as part of the very special effect.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2j1peddwgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Warning for mariners as ghost rig lights goes out

Snippet: ABC Midwest & Wheatbelt

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/cliff-head-oil-rig-unlit/107028938

[2026-08-13 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe

Snippet: Millions of people across Europe and the UK witnessed the most significant solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c5yr891pp5eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Oil and gas exec sues Starbucks over ‘debilitating nerve damage’ to genitals from hot tea spill

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/oil-and-gas-exec-sues-starbucks-over-debilitating-nerve-damage-to-genitals-from-hot-tea-spill/

[2026-08-13 08:23 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The solar eclipse is seen across Europe

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/the-solar-eclipse-is-seen-across-europe-20260813-p60nwp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

Snippet: Moments before the total solar eclipse in the sky above Arcos de las Salinas, near Spain plunging the skywatchers into darkness

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgdp4923rdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Europe's first solar eclipse in 27 years in pictures

Snippet: Crowds have gathered around Europe to see the skies fall dark in a rare total solar eclipse.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/europe-solar-eclipse-in-pictures/107031046

[2026-08-13 07:29 UTC+10:00] [West Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes

Snippet: Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/israeli-militants-besiege-two-palestinian-families-in-their-west-bank-homes

[2026-08-13 07:05 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morning Mail: Coalition’s energy rules ‘timebomb’, Trump’s spokeswoman resigns, Europe enjoys solar blackout

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/13/morning-mail-thursday-ntwnfb

[2026-08-13 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies

Snippet: Millions of people across the UK have witnessed the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwym2w32rn0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-13 06:56 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Spectacular solar eclipse over Europe

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/spectacular-solar-eclipse-over-europe-20260813-p60nw1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Solar eclipse turns day to night in Spain, wows crowds across Europe

Snippet: The rare celestial event drew gasps, cheers and even tears, as the moon passed between the Earth and sun

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3363830/solar-eclipse-turns-day-night-spain-wows-crowds-across-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-13 06:48 UTC+10:00] [Reykjavik] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Solar eclipse turns day to night in Spain, wows crowds across Europe

Snippet: The rare celestial event drew gasps, cheers and even tears, as the moon passed between the Earth and sun

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3363830/solar-eclipse-turns-day-night-spain-wows-crowds-across-europe

[2026-08-13 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman's beaches

Snippet: This satellite photo taken Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026, shows the tanker Caroline Bezengi, grounded and partly submerged off the coast of Oman, leaking crude oil into the sea. (Pléiades © CNES 2026, Distribution Airbus DS via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-oman-oil-spill-russia-9e41eccb841c68e074f16274307d3b89

[2026-08-13 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pa. passed a law undermining a court decision on mineral rights

Snippet: A law quietly passed this summer aimed to end a complicated, decade-plus legal fight over who owns an estimated $1 billion in Pennsylvania natural gas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-law-mineral-rights-proctor-family-trust-fdd4b429b9712aad683114f2b8870db6

[2026-08-13 06:21 UTC+10:00] [Solar eclipses] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Solar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPrague, CzechiaPrague Castle is silhouetted against a partial solar eclipsePhotograph: Martin Divíšek/EPAShareView image in fullscreenEdinburgh, ScotlandThe partial solar eclipse sparks wonder at Arthur’s Seat Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UK People on Primrose Hill get ready to watchPhotograph: Alicia Canter/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenSan Asensio, La Rioja, SpainThe Sun’s corona glows as the moon completely blocks the Sun during the totality phase of the total solar eclipsePhotograph: Ander Gillenea/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenHendaye, FrancePeople excitedly

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/gallery/2026/aug/12/solar-eclipse-2026-across-europe-in-pictures