[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/

[2026-07-13 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Snippet: The Met Office has said the scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of Britain are expected to last into the coming week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3360299/parts-uk-exceptional-risk-wildfires-heatwave-goes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-13 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Dave Swallow] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Snippet: The Met Office has said the scorching heatwave conditions experienced by much of Britain are expected to last into the coming week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3360299/parts-uk-exceptional-risk-wildfires-heatwave-goes

[2026-07-13 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philadelphia neighborhoods hit by severe storms

Snippet: PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/flood-damage-philadelphia-weather-d08236ed44fed3eb744cd38562154e00

[2026-07-13 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major incident declared in Wales as firefighters tackle wildfires across UK

Snippet: Emergency services in Wales have been trying to contain the fire

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8w67l642no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-13 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Greta Thunberg’s sister is a risqué pop singer who’s got nothing to say about climate change

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/12/lifestyle/meet-greta-thunbergs-younger-pop-star-sister/

[2026-07-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SM governance, sustainability leadership recognized by HK-based Alpha Southeast Asia at 16th annual poll

Snippet: SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the parent company of the SM Group, was recognized by Hong Kong-based investment publication Alpha Southeast Asia for its corporate governance and sustainability reporting, reflecting the confidence of investors and analysts in how the company is managed and how it reports its performance.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/tmt-newswire/sm-governance-sustainability-leadership-recognized-by-hk-based-alpha-southeast-asia-at-16th-annual-poll/2382880

[2026-07-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former Budget chief is new CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic bank

Snippet: FORMER Budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has been appointed chairman and CEO of Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (AAIIBP), marking a return to government service after she resigned last year in the wake of a massive flood control project scandal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/business/top-business/former-budget-chief-is-new-ceo-of-al-amanah-islamic-bank/2382980

[2026-07-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Miagao mayor, officials face graft and illegal quarrying charges

Snippet: MIAGAO, Iloilo Mayor Oscar Richard Garin Jr. and three municipal officials are facing two separate complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged graft and illegal extraction of sand and gravel in connection with a flood control project in the town.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/13/regions/miagao-mayor-officials-face-graft-and-illegal-quarrying-charges/2382905

[2026-07-13 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

Snippet: The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in the village of Bédar, in southern Spain's Almería province.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cddl1yrldelo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-12 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Planet's Strongest Heat Dome" To Bake America's Heartland

Snippet: What some meteorologists are calling the "planet's strongest heat dome" is set to build over America's heartland next week. Triple-digit temperatures are expected across the northern Plains, with dangerous heat pushing eastward into parts of the Mid-Atlantic.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/planets-strongest-heat-dome-bake-americas-heartland

[2026-07-12 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s biggest clean energy challenge is shifting from building projects to building the institutions, markets and regulatory systems needed to deliver them at scale, experts say.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/12/world/focus-turns-to-building-stronger-institutions-in-africa-to-speed-shift-to-renewable-energy/2382937

[2026-07-12 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: La atención se centra en fortalecer instituciones en África para acelerar el cambio a renovables

Snippet: Una planta de energía solar cerca de Upington, Sudáfrica, el 29 de agosto del 2025. (AP foto/Themba Hadebe)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/africa-energia-limpia-8a90d9a78fff94527424da5a191531ef

[2026-07-12 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sailing's governing body tries to make Olympic equipment sustainable

Snippet: A fleet of boats from around the world compete in a men’s skiff event sailing race Sunday July 28, 2024, during 2024 Summer Olympics sailing competition in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sailing-olympics-climate-environment-sustainability-4a2d7c5664cd879174d9b1d67dabdac3

[2026-07-12 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong racing fans old and new brave heat to celebrate last Sha Tin meet of the season

Snippet: A very hot weather warning does little to deter first-time visitors or experienced punters from enjoying atmosphere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360287/hong-kong-racing-fans-old-and-new-brave-heat-celebrate-last-sha-tin-meet-season?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Sha Tin Racecourse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong racing fans old and new brave heat to celebrate last Sha Tin meet of the season

Snippet: A very hot weather warning does little to deter first-time visitors or experienced punters from enjoying atmosphere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3360287/hong-kong-racing-fans-old-and-new-brave-heat-celebrate-last-sha-tin-meet-season

[2026-07-12 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Wildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated

Snippet: Emergency services have been trying to contain the fires

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg7280qwxpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Carbon capture and storage (CCS)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

Snippet: Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/12/carbon-sequestration-projects-oil-companies-subsidies

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

Snippet: Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359998/could-chinas-lunar-laser-tower-bring-nikola-teslas-free-energy-dream-life?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National Key Laboratory of Aerospace Mechanism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

Snippet: Chinese scientists show how wireless electricity may become reality on the moon, with laser network to beam solar energy into dark craters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3359998/could-chinas-lunar-laser-tower-bring-nikola-teslas-free-energy-dream-life

[2026-07-12 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Hong Kong age well?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. Updated: 12 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated – and what can help?While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3359595/how-can-hong-kong-age-well?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-12 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How can Hong Kong age well?

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesHow can Hong Kong age well?With Hong Kong’s population rapidly greying, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters series examines how older adults and the next generation of retirees can meet the challenges of ageing while maintaining health and quality of life. Updated: 12 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why are 50% of Hong Kong’s elderly socially isolated – and what can help?While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3359595/how-can-hong-kong-age-well