[2026-08-10 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK water firm gives US$1.35 million payout to finance boss despite massive debt

Snippet: Thames Water, amid efforts to get a rescue deal, drought and 571 million litres of water lost per day to leaks, also agreed other payouts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3363566/uk-water-firm-gives-us135-million-payout-finance-boss-despite-massive-debt?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 23:45 UTC+10:00] [Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK water firm gives US$1.35 million payout to finance boss despite massive debt

Snippet: Thames Water, amid efforts to get a rescue deal, drought and 571 million litres of water lost per day to leaks, also agreed other payouts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3363566/uk-water-firm-gives-us135-million-payout-finance-boss-despite-massive-debt

[2026-08-10 23:31 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mouse Tower trekkers and an angry sunflower: photos of the day – Monday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAthens, GreeceFirefighters work to extinguish a fire at a livestock facility near Kouvaras, south of AthensPhotograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenTírig, SpainA helicopter drops water over a forest area where a fire broke out on SaturdayPhotograph: Andreu Esteban/EPAShareView image in fullscreenEbbw Vale, WalesHorses on Llangynidr Moor as wildfires burnPhotograph: Huw Fairclough/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenBingen, GermanyPeople walk over a stone dam that is normally covered by water, towards the Mäuseturm (Mouse Tower) in the middle of

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/10/mouse-tower-trekkers-sunflower-photos-of-the-day-monday

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes

Snippet: GUWAHATI, India — The flood crisis in India’s northeastern Assam state remained critical on Monday, with the death toll reaching 100 after two more people died overnight, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/10/world/flood-death-toll-in-indias-assam-reaches-100-as-thousands-lose-their-homes/2402096

[2026-08-10 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Firefighters struggle to put out wildfire in southwestern Spain

Snippet: Firefighters struggled Monday to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in the southwestern province of Huelva that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people due to shifting winds and difficult terrain, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260810/firefighters-struggle-to-put-out-wildfire-in-southwestern-spain

[2026-08-10 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 shakes Colombian capital

Snippet: A morning earthquake shook the Colombian capital, Bogota, on Monday, with the tremor being felt as far away as the border with Venezuela, according to Reuters witnesses.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-905085

[2026-08-10 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Manila mayor suspends Tuesday classes

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso ordered the suspension of classes in all levels in public and private schools on Tuesday, Aug. 11, because of "inclement weather brought about by the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by a Low Pressure Area (LPA)."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/10/news/national/manila-mayor-suspends-tuesday-classes/2402091

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

Source: AP News

Title: Company creates plastic from sugar to help solve microplastics problem

Snippet: Katie Byun holds up a compostable knife, which was made with plastic made from plants, that was starting to break down after about two months in a home composting test bin, at CJ Biomaterials, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Woburn, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/biobased-biodegradable-plastics-climate-compost-838fb5b4619e5020e3c01157a312a5d8

[2026-08-10 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Southwest monsoon brings heavy rain to fewer areas, but floods still likely

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/southwest-monsoon-tropical-storm-peilou-update-pagasa-forecast-august-10-2026-5pm/

[2026-08-10 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Snippet: Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363554/7-10-gen-z-hongkongers-retouch-photos-themselves-posting-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 21:49 UTC+10:00] [photo-retouching] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Snippet: Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363554/7-10-gen-z-hongkongers-retouch-photos-themselves-posting-survey

[2026-08-10 21:08 UTC+10:00] [Dance music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Overmono review – irresistible dance duo swap club intimacy for well-earned spectacle

Snippet: Old Royal Naval College, LondonPlaying their biggest headlining gig to date, the Russell brothers are in a bouncy mood, though their grandstanding rave melodies lose some punch in an outdoor environment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/10/overmono-review-old-royal-naval-college-london

[2026-08-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington state] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Unprecedented, dangerous territory’: US north-west reckons with a summer of historic wildfires

Snippet: Extreme conditions in Washington and Oregon have fueled fast-moving fires, leaving the region draped in toxic plumes – and the danger isn’t over

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/10/us-wildfires-pacific-north-west

[2026-08-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Marine life] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stuff of nightmares? Meet the bootlace worm – super-long, super-elastic, and it fires toxic slime

Snippet: Its mucus, which can kill crabs and cockroaches, could be the basis of new insecticides

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/bootlace-worm-invertebrate-of-the-year-2026

[2026-08-10 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ocean heat records broken as hottest July temperature recorded

Snippet: The world's oceans hit their hottest ever recorded temperatures in July, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific, according to the EU's climate monitoring service.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvw8vmmgrwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-10 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says

Snippet: Western Europe has experienced its hottest June and July on record this summer, according to the European Union’s climate change monitor.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/june-and-july-hottest-on-record-in-western-europe-monitor-says

[2026-08-10 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China

Snippet: Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905060

[2026-08-10 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: July was Spain's hottest month on record

Snippet: July was mainland Spain's joint-hottest month since records began in 1961, national weather agency Aemet said on Monday, after high temperatures fuelled the country's biggest wildfire in recent history.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260810/july-was-spains-hottest-month-on-record

[2026-08-10 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines floods, landslides, kill at least 12, 8 missing

Snippet: Over 500,000 people are affected across 33 provinces as monsoon rains batter the main island, Luzon, including the nation’s capital, Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3363534/philippines-floods-landslides-kill-least-12-8-missing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 19:21 UTC+10:00] [Rizal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines floods, landslides, kill at least 12, 8 missing

Snippet: Over 500,000 people are affected across 33 provinces as monsoon rains batter the main island, Luzon, including the nation’s capital, Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3363534/philippines-floods-landslides-kill-least-12-8-missing

[2026-08-10 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Snippet: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363532/hong-kong-eyes-licensing-livestock-new-territories-amid-urban-push?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 19:15 UTC+10:00] [food safety risks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Snippet: Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3363532/hong-kong-eyes-licensing-livestock-new-territories-amid-urban-push

[2026-08-10 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Climate and Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Más del 50% de los hogares del este de Omaha tiene niveles inseguros de plomo. No significa que la EPA los limpiará.

Snippet: A pesar de que se han gastado cientos de millones de dólares en la limpieza ambiental, más de la mitad de los patios de una zona que solía rodear una fundidora de plomo en Omaha, Nebraska, aún presentan suficiente contaminación como para causar niveles elevados de plomo en la sangre de los niños, de acuerdo con pruebas realizadas por Flatwater Free Press y ProPublica.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/normas-epa-limpieza-plomo-omaha-nebraska

[2026-08-10 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate and Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: More Than Half the Homes in East Omaha Have Unsafe Lead Levels. That Doesn’t Mean the EPA Will Clean Them Up.

Snippet: Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent on environmental cleanup, more than half the yards in a section of Omaha, Nebraska, that used to surround a lead smelter still have enough contamination to cause high blood-lead levels in kids, according to tests by the Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/lead-remediation-epa-standards-omaha-nebraska

[2026-08-10 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marikina deploys bigger pumps to drain floods

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Marikina City government on Monday deployed mobile booster pumps with three times the pumping capacity of existing units in flood-hit Malanday and Tumana villages after the non-operational Tumana Pumping Station contributed to flooding in the areas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/10/news/marikina-deploys-bigger-pumps-to-drain-floods/2401801

[2026-08-10 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record

Snippet: Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260810/western-europe-experienced-hottest-june-july-on-record

[2026-08-10 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100

Snippet: A cyclist waits to cross a street in the rain in Chennai, India, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-floods-monsoon-assam-brahmaputra-river-7bc402002a9159d828f220914fd9fb21

[2026-08-10 18:21 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live

Snippet: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/10/ukraine-drones-russia-oil-facilities-europe-heat-drought-latest-updates-news

[2026-08-10 18:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: aweXome Ray readies EUV pellicle material for commercial debut

Snippet: Korean materials startup aweXome Ray said Monday it has raised 7.5 billion won ($5.3 million) and opened a dedicated production line for carbon nanotube membranes used in extreme ultraviolet pellicles, taking its first step from research toward commercial supply.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836415

[2026-08-10 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 reward for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman

Snippet: The 62-year-old victim suffered 50 per cent burns to her body after she was doused with petrol and set on fire at a Kuala Lumpur shop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3363517/malaysian-mp-offers-us1200-reward-arsonist-after-unprovoked-attack-elderly-woman?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 17:56 UTC+10:00] [Selangor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 reward for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman

Snippet: The 62-year-old victim suffered 50 per cent burns to her body after she was doused with petrol and set on fire at a Kuala Lumpur shop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3363517/malaysian-mp-offers-us1200-reward-arsonist-after-unprovoked-attack-elderly-woman

[2026-08-10 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Harry Potter] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Harry Potter fans force relocation of £430m undersea cable to avoid Dobby’s ‘grave’

Snippet: Power cable linking UK and Ireland now passes near Bronze Age human burial remains instead of fictional grave on Welsh beach

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/10/harry-potter-fans-force-relocation-of-430m-undersea-cable-to-avoid-dobbys-grave

[2026-08-10 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: No Balintawak floods- Artes

Snippet: MMDA Chairman Don Artes clarified that no flooding was observed in the Balintawak area, dispelling videos circulating online. Artes advised the public to be wary of false information about flooding.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/10/videos/watch-no-balintawak-floods-artes/2401753

[2026-08-10 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England

Snippet: The dry weather is forecast to continue into the week ahead across parts of the UK

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70gk2dl5jyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?

Snippet: On August 12, 2026, starting at 15:34 GMT, the moon’s shadow will race from the Arctic across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, blotting out the sun for as long as two minutes and 18 seconds.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/10/solar-eclipse-tracker-what-time-will-it-hit-your-location-on-august-12

[2026-08-10 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: More clothing brands use repairs and sewing tips to woo Gen Z shoppers

Snippet: Popular clothing retailers like Levi’s are offering in-store repairs and hosting sewing workshops as they try to appeal to young consumers looking to save money and protect the environment. (AP Video: Terry Chea)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/retail-clothing-stores-repair-services-mending-1286ac58324815adf0766e639d7421dc

[2026-08-10 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe’s economy this summer

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/analysis-climate-change-reality-europe-economy-summer-2026/

[2026-08-10 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: France detains hundreds over suspected wildfire offenses

Snippet: French police have detained 420 people for allegedly starting fires deliberately or through serious negligence during a devastating wildfire season that has burned nearly 120,000 hectares across the country, according to the Interior Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644049-420-arrested-devastating-fires-france/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-10 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: French police have detained 420 people for allegedly starting fires deliberately or through serious negligence during a devastating wildfire season that has burned nearly 120,000 hectares across the country, according to the Interior Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644049-420-arrested-devastating-fires-france/

[2026-08-10 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead | The National

Snippet: Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more are missing, authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/10/philippines-floods-and-landslides-leave-at-least-12-dead/

[2026-08-10 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Philippines floods and landslides leave at least 12 dead | The National

Snippet: Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more are missing, authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/10/philippines-floods-typhoon-dolphin/

[2026-08-10 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indonesia battles growing wildfires

Snippet: In this photo released by the East Java Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency, firefighters attempt to extinguish a wildfire that razes through Mount Bromo National Park in Probolinggo, Indonesia on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (East Java Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-mount-bromo-wildfires-3788d59d1c880f9cfd31c602e630e4c3

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Adelaide waterfalls roar to life as reservoirs receive decade-high deluge

Snippet: SA Water's metro reservoirs received about 18 billion litres of water in the 24 hours to 8am.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/morialta-conservation-park-waterfalls-sa-water-deluge-24-hours/107017466

[2026-08-10 15:50 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Nearly 4,000 classrooms damaged due to Maymay, southwest monsoon

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/deped-damaged-classrooms-bad-weather-updates-august-10-2026/

[2026-08-10 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: After saving Gangneung's lone dolphin, Aqua Planet sets sea turtles free off Jeju

Snippet: Aqua Planet plans to release rehabilitated green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) off Jeju Island later this month, adding to a run of marine conservation work that recently included helping rescue an injured Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin on the country's east coast.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10836110

[2026-08-10 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of control

Snippet: Residents in Malaysia have been urged to stay indoors as the air pollution index hits unhealthy levels in parts of Sarawak and Selangor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3363488/haze-returns-malaysias-sarawak-selangor-indonesian-wildfires-burn-out-control?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 14:43 UTC+10:00] [Kalimantan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of control

Snippet: Residents in Malaysia have been urged to stay indoors as the air pollution index hits unhealthy levels in parts of Sarawak and Selangor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3363488/haze-returns-malaysias-sarawak-selangor-indonesian-wildfires-burn-out-control

[2026-08-10 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

Snippet: Very hot weather warning remains in force as Tropical Cyclone Dolphin brings extreme heat, with thundery showers forecast later this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363483/hong-kong-heatwave-persist-showers-bring-relief-later-week?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-10 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Tropical Cyclone Dolphin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

Snippet: Very hot weather warning remains in force as Tropical Cyclone Dolphin brings extreme heat, with thundery showers forecast later this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363483/hong-kong-heatwave-persist-showers-bring-relief-later-week

[2026-08-10 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Extreme weather] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai

Snippet: Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/10/typhoon-dolphin-china-shanghai-flooding-evacuations