[2026-07-14 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ERC looking to upgrade electricity grid standards

Snippet: THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday said that it was looking to implement reforms to upgrade electricity grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/erc-looking-to-upgrade-electricity-grid-standards/2383604

[2026-07-14 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BDO ends bond offer amid strong demand

Snippet: BDO Unibank Inc. has closed the offer period for its sixth peso-denominated Asean Sustainability Bonds issuance as strong demand led to oversubscription.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/corporate-news/bdo-ends-bond-offer-amid-strong-demand/2383594

[2026-07-14 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vitarich: 2025 profit up 34% at P290.4M

Snippet: LISTED poultry producer Vitarich Corp.’s net income grew 34 percent to P290.4 million last year as operational improvements boosted profitability despite a challenging business environment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/14/business/corporate-news/vitarich-2025-profit-up-34-at-p2904m/2383593

[2026-07-14 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: British, French and Belgian nationals confirmed as Spain's wildfire victims

Snippet: Three Britons and one national each from France, Belgium and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest Spanish wildfires in recent times, authorities said on Monday after DNA tests carried out on the bodies.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260713/british-french-and-belgian-nationals-confirmed-as-spains-wildfire-victims

[2026-07-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Marine life] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources

Snippet: The March 2025 marine disaster may be linked to a high number of dolphin deaths in the region, scientists say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/14/dolphin-deaths-south-australia-algal-bloom

[2026-07-14 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach

Snippet: Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/14/anthony-albanese-ai-speech-safety-copyright-datacentres-social-licence

[2026-07-13 23:49 UTC+10:00] [Advisory Council on the Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

Snippet: Contractors must comply with noise and environmental standards of both regulations, official says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3360417/northern-metropolis-fast-track-laws-will-run-parallel-environmental-rules

[2026-07-13 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Masdar secures funding for $6.1bn 'round-the-clock' clean energy project | The National

Snippet: Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar has reached the financial close for its $6.1 billion "world's first" 24/7 renewable energy facility, as it continues to boost its renewables portfolio.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/13/masdar-secures-funding-for-61bn-round-the-clock-clean-energy-project/

[2026-07-13 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Authorities warn of 'deliberate' wildfire south of Paris | The National

Snippet: French officials on Monday warned of the threat from wildfires burning south of Paris, as reports emerged to suggest that the blaze may have been started deliberately.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/07/13/authorities-warn-of-deliberate-wildfire-south-of-paris/

[2026-07-13 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Crash of aircraft helping fight Colorado wildfire kills pilot

Snippet: Firefighters drive along Highway 550 as they try to access the Gold Mountain Fire on the town line of Ouray and Ridgeway, Colo., on Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Michael Seamans/The Gazette via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pilot-death-wildfires-colorado-firefighters-bd162dd5b79d4ad00439ab3e6f58eb29

[2026-07-13 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Court orders arrest of Baligod, lawyer for 18 Marines in flood control scam, for cyberlibel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Makati City issued a warrant of arrest against lawyer Levi Baligod over two counts of cyberlibel, with bail set at P20,000, according to a copy of the court order posted on Monday evening.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/national/court-orders-arrest-of-baligod-lawyer-for-18-marines-in-flood-control-scam-for-cyberlibel/2383276

[2026-07-13 20:52 UTC+10:00] [Sam Neill] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sam Neill tributes: actors, directors and leaders remember ‘a true gentleman’

Snippet: The star of more than 100 films is remembered as a champion of New Zealand’s arts, culture and environment, and a generous collaborator and friend Sam Neill’s final interview His 20 best performances A life in pictures ‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Neill Neill interviewed in 2023, 2024 and 2026

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/13/sam-neill-death-tributes

[2026-07-13 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: First Energy Africa Appoints Industry Veterans as African Energy Sector Adapts to Funding Shift

Snippet: Calgary-based First Energy Africa Oil Corp. has appointed capital markets veteran Simon Akit and veteran energy analyst Frederick Kozak to its Board of Directors, strengthening its leadership as Africa's energy sector navigates a rapidly changing investment landscape. The appointments come at a time when oil and gas companies across the continent are rewriting their financing strategies as traditional Western lenders scale back support for fossil fuel projects.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/11/first-energy-africa-appoints-industry-veterans-as-african-energy-sector-adapts-to-funding-/

[2026-07-13 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pangandaman’s appointment to Al-Amanah Bank not clearance in flood control probe — Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of former Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman as chairman and chief executive officer of the state-run Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank does not clear her of any potential liability in the ongoing investigation of flood control projects.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/pangandamans-appointment-to-al-amanah-bank-not-clearance-in-flood-control-probe-palace/2383185

[2026-07-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain's PM visits site of deadly Almería wildfire

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday visited the scene of one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260713/spains-pm-visits-site-of-deadly-almeria-wildfire

[2026-07-13 19:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression, unlikely to affect PH

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-july-13-2026-4pm/

[2026-07-13 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize attracts record number of submissions | The National

Snippet: A multimillion-dollar UAE award fund recognising efforts to address climate change, expand access to healthcare services and strengthen food and water security around the world has received a record number of submissions.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/13/uaes-zayed-sustainability-prize-attracts-record-number-of-submissions/

[2026-07-13 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

Snippet: European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-902315

[2026-07-13 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace clarifies Pangandaman's new role despite links to flood control scam

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday clarified that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s appointment of former Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman as chairman and chief executive officer of the state-run Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank did not clear her of any potential liability in the ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies related to the government’s flood control projects.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/news/palace-clarifies-pangandamans-new-role-despite-links-to-flood-control-scam/2383175

[2026-07-13 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns

Snippet: The kingdom says kafala is gone, but advocates say employers still wield unchecked authority over domestic workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360355/saudi-arabias-reforms-fail-halt-abuse-filipino-helpers-amnesty-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Ella Knight] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia’s reforms fail to halt abuse of Filipino helpers, Amnesty warns

Snippet: The kingdom says kafala is gone, but advocates say employers still wield unchecked authority over domestic workers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360355/saudi-arabias-reforms-fail-halt-abuse-filipino-helpers-amnesty-warns

[2026-07-13 18:03 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Extreme heat threatens Italy’s Parmigiano-Reggiano heartland

Snippet: MONTECAVOLO/MEDESANO, Italy – Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night during the summer to keep their cattle cool.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/13/climate-change/heat-italy-parmigiano-reggiano/

[2026-07-13 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris forces evacuations amid heat wave

Snippet: AVON, France (AP) — A fire raging Monday in the historic and much-visited Fontainebleau forest south of Paris prompted evacuations of some residential neighborhoods and disrupted train and highway traffic. It was among several wildfires raging in western European countries as the region bakes under its third red-alert heat wave this year.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-fire-fontainebleau-heat-9231f354a12af0d1fd40aff4f759240b

[2026-07-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Snippet: King Charles sends condolences to Spanish wildfire victims, bull-running Joker goes viral, Catalonia in the midst of its third summer heatwave and more news on Monday July 13th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260713/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-88

[2026-07-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'No orders given' to those in path of Spain's wildfire says son of victim, disputing official claim

Snippet: The son of a Belgian man who perished in Spanish wildfires disputed authorities' claims that his father and other victims ignored official advice to shelter in place, saying the emergency services gave them no guidance.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902302

[2026-07-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state

Snippet: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mobilized state National Guard troops on Sunday to battle wildfires on the state's northern border with Canada.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902311

[2026-07-13 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

Snippet: The water has reached knee level in some parts of Dhaka

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8k7e75k7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 15:48 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: ‘Green curtains’ take root as communities seek out eco-friendly sun protection

Snippet: With dangerous levels of heat being forecast for this summer, “green curtains” are gaining renewed attention as an eco-friendly way to filter out the harsh rays of the sun and cool down homes without depending on electricity.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/13/sustainability/vine-curtains-eco-shading/

[2026-07-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Snippet: Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3360332/hong-kong-observatory-may-issue-t1-signal-between-monday-night-tuesday-morning?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 15:28 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Snippet: Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3360332/hong-kong-observatory-may-issue-t1-signal-between-monday-night-tuesday-morning

[2026-07-13 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Typhoon Bavi brings heavy rain, triggers floods in northern and eastern China | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Although downgraded to a tropical storm, it still brought heavy rainfall and triggered serious flooding in the country’s northern and eastern provinces.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3360330/typhoon-bavi-brings-heavy-rain-triggers-floods-northern-and-eastern-china

[2026-07-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Extreme heat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: June heatwave killed up to 440 people a day in England and Wales, data suggests

Snippet: Extreme temperatures in May and June led to about 2,700 lost lives in total with climate crisis adding 3C to 4C

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/13/june-heatwave-killed-440-people-a-day-england-wales-data-suggests-climate-crisis

[2026-07-13 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tom Kim jumps to No. 33 in world rankings after Scottish Open win

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tom Kim has surged up the men's world golf rankings boosted by his first PGA Tour title after a 33-month drought.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713007000315

[2026-07-13 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tim Walz mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in Minnesota

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/13/us-news/tim-walz-mobilizes-national-guard-to-battle-wildfires-in-minnesota/

[2026-07-13 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

Snippet: A wildfire burns in Noisy-sur-Ecole near Fontainebleau, southern Paris

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clye4z168edo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning

Snippet: Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360066/reduce-waste-hong-kong-must-connect-lunch-learning?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [World Youth Skills Day] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning

Snippet: Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3360066/reduce-waste-hong-kong-must-connect-lunch-learning

[2026-07-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [Wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fire bomber planes battle Fontainebleau forest blaze near Paris

Snippet: Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/france-fires-wildfires-fointaineblue-forest-paris

[2026-07-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia reaches snapping point as crocodile encounters rise

Snippet: Over 300 have been captured in Peninsular Malaysia since 2024, and experts warn more could follow as humans encroach into crocodile habitats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360168/malaysia-reaches-snapping-point-crocodile-encounters-rise?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What is driving rise in crocodile encounters across Malaysia?

Snippet: Over 300 have been captured in Peninsular Malaysia since 2024, and experts warn more could follow as humans encroach into crocodile habitats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3360168/malaysia-reaches-snapping-point-crocodile-encounters-rise

[2026-07-13 11:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat wave to persist across most of country

Snippet: The suffocating heat wave will continue through Monday, the state weather service said, after tropical nights were recorded across most of the country the previous night.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10806691

[2026-07-13 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heat wave to persist across most of country

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The suffocating heat wave will continue through Monday, the state weather service said, after tropical nights were recorded across most of the country the previous night.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713003500315

[2026-07-13 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Floods devastate Bangladesh as dozens killed

Snippet: Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 10:51am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/floods-in-bangladesh-kill-dozens-and-millions-stranded/106908312

[2026-07-13 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

Snippet: Emma and Simon Michell were relieved to find their home had not been damaged by the fire

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24e09x79no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK heatwave to intensify again as it enters second week

Snippet: The UK's third heatwave of the year is set to intensify again this week, following a slight drop in temperatures for some on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c0jyx16ww8jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 09:16 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data show

Snippet: BRUSSELS – European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heat wave ⁠that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/13/climate-change/europe-excess-deaths-heatwave/

[2026-07-13 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves

Snippet: More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx5zy82n7no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tom Kim ends 33-month drought with Scottish Open win on PGA Tour

Snippet: SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tom Kim ended a 33-month title drought by winning the PGA Tour's Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday (local time).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260713001400315

[2026-07-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires

Snippet: Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/12/uk-couple-burned-semi-conscious-almeria-spanish-wildfires

[2026-07-13 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home

Snippet: The wildfire that devastated Almería province showed signs of easing by Sunday 12 July 2026, allowing firefighters to move from containment to direct operations against the remaining hotspots. Civil Guard officers rescued a dog from a fire-damaged home while police maintained roadblocks near Bédar. Burnt-out vehicles and blackened hillsides bore witness to the scale of destruction around Almocaizar, where one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in recent years tore through the landscape.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/12/spain-wildfire-firefighters-gain-ground-as-almeria-evacuees-return-home/