[2026-08-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former police officer found guilty of misconduct for sharing information with drug dealer

Snippet: Michael Hoogvelt's (centre) matters were heard in Lismore District Court. (ABC North Coast: Hannah Ross)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/michael-emmanuel-hoogvelt-trial-police-court-misconduct-cocaine/107054500

[2026-08-20 15:33 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fiona Stanley Hospital’s intensive care unit evacuated after fire

Snippet: Three staff members and a patient are being assessed after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital on Thursday morning.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/fiona-stanley-hospital-s-intensive-care-unit-evacuated-after-fire-20260820-p60q50.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Fire at major Perth hospital forces ICU evacuation

Snippet: The fire was reported in a self-contained section of the ICU. (AAP: Richard Wainwright)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/fire-at-icu-in-perth-s-fiona-stanley-hospital-forces-evacuation/107058760

[2026-08-20 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Skin cancer breakthrough delivers second act for Moderna's mRNA vaccines | The National

Snippet: A personalised vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck reduced the recurrence of melanoma in a large, late-stage trial, raising expectations for treating the deadliest form of skin cancer and showing the promise of the embattled mRNA technology.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/20/skin-cancer-breakthrough-delivers-second-act-for-modernas-mrna-vaccines/

[2026-08-20 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wellbeing report finds nine out of 10 farmers feel undervalued

Snippet: Ross Blanch has witnessed how farmers are enduring tough times. (ABC Rural: Lauren Bohane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/national-farmer-wellbeing-report-worsening-mental-health/107048936

[2026-08-20 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: They put food on our tables, but 9 out of 10 farmers feel undervalued

Snippet: Ross Blanch has witnessed how farmers are enduring tough times. (ABC Rural: Lauren Bohane)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-08-20/national-farmer-wellbeing-report-worsening-mental-health/107048936

[2026-08-20 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/americas-emea/trump-picks-dr-heidi-overton-a-top-white-house-aide-to-lead-the-food-and-drug-administration/2408915

[2026-08-20 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Jacqui Lambie] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Impassioned Jacqui Lambie reveals health struggle as she condemns Labor’s ‘callous disregard for veterans’

Snippet: Independent senator urges prime minister to reconsider, arguing $5,000 cap for allied health services did not go far enough

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/20/jacqui-lambie-prolapse-emotional-speech-female-veterans-cap

[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Number of centenarians nearly triples in 10 yrs: data

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean aged 100 years or older has nearly tripled in a decade on the back of improvements in medical treatment and living conditions, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820004200320

[2026-08-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Airports Remain Busy Despite Surging Prices

Snippet: Following the historic slump in air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, passenger volume at U.S. airports has gradually recovered, roughly matching pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and exceeding it in 2024 and 2025.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/us-airports-remain-busy-despite-surging-prices

[2026-08-20 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer

Snippet: France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heat waves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an Agence France-Presse analysis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846711

[2026-08-20 12:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/science/life-health/moderna-merck-breakthrough-cancer-vaccines/

[2026-08-20 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences?

Snippet: You can access your super early in certain circumstances, but it will erode your retirement savings. (Unsplash: Fabian Blank)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/can-you-access-your-superannuation-early-housing-health/107050118

[2026-08-20 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to offer counseling service for construction workers amid economic hardship

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The government will offer free mental health counseling services to construction workers suffering from depression due to economic difficulties caused by a prolonged slump in the construction sector amid the Middle East conflict, officials said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820003800315

[2026-08-20 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Fauci aide admits conspiring to hide Covid records

Snippet: A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644418-fauci-aide-pleads-guilty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-20 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644418-fauci-aide-pleads-guilty/

[2026-08-20 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Language barriers increasing risk of drug mishaps in Australia

Snippet: ABC Health & Wellbeing

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-08-20/medicine-related-harm-australia-cald-backgrounds/107008192

[2026-08-20 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Storm enforcer Kamikamica forced into medical retirement after stroke

Snippet: Tui Kamikamica has announced his retirement effective immediately on medical advice after a stroke earlier this year. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/nrl-melbourne-storm-tui-kamikamica-retirement-after-stroke/107057532

[2026-08-20 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wings’ Azzi Fudd ends rookie season with knee surgery

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/wings-azzi-fudd-ends-rookie-season-with-knee-surgery/

[2026-08-20 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion

Snippet: Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/cnbc-daily-open-treasury-us-debt-moderna-cancer.html

[2026-08-20 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn

Snippet: Vaping could lead to health harms in children and young people and should be made "less attractive" to them, doctors have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rdl0y8d4wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jorge Polanco’s disappointing first Mets season ends with ankle surgery

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/jorge-polancos-first-mets-season-ends-with-ankle-surgery/

[2026-08-20 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't extends hoarding bans on urea, medical supplies for 2 months

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Bans on hoarding urea, urea solution, medical syringes and needles will be extended for two months amid lingering concerns over supply disruptions, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820001000320

[2026-08-20 09:22 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Insurer pleased more people taking care of their health

Snippet: August 20, 2026 09:22 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/insurer-pleased-more-people-taking-care-of-their-health/

[2026-08-20 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US to send military hospital ship to Peru for El Nino relief

Snippet: LIMA, Peru (AP) — The United States will send a military hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast next year to help Peru cope with the effects of the El Nino climate phenomenon as part of a broader collaboration with the South American country, U.S. Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro announced Wednesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/peru-el-nino-us-ship-cooperation-4db0dc38e9b639c1166400f7d3ecada9

[2026-08-20 07:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jacqui Lambie's outburst over veteran health

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/jacqui-lambies-outburst-over-veteran-health-20260820-p60pxi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mental health patients still absconding despite recent fatal incidents

Snippet: Topic:Healthcare Facilities

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/mental-health-patients-escape-cumberland-hospital-despite-review/107055188

[2026-08-20 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EEUU enviará a Perú barco hospital militar como parte de su ayuda para afrontar El Niño

Snippet: LIMA (AP) — Estados Unidos enviará un buque militar hospital en febrero de 2027 a la costa del Pacífico de Perú para ayudar a la nación andina a afrontar los efectos del fenómeno climático El Niño como parte de una colaboración bilateral más amplia, anunció el miércoles el embajador estadounidense en Perú, Bernie Navarro.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/peru-eeuu-fenomeno-el-nino-clima-fujimori-embajador-navarro-canciller-espa-65f97a31629e6d659f6babb912514cf9

[2026-08-20 06:59 UTC+10:00] [Documentary films] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Seeing Gaza through the eyes of a trauma surgeon – Stateside with Kai and Carter

Snippet: Ten months into a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and Hamas seem like they are no closer to a real end to the war. Israel reportedly says they will carry on with their military operation until Hamas fully disarms. Hamas has said they will not begin disarming until Israel begins withdrawing.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/video/2026/aug/19/gaza-trauma-surgeon-stateside-with-kai-and-carter-podcast

[2026-08-20 06:55 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Landmark’: New mRNA vaccine could prevent skin cancer from returning, companies say

Snippet: New York: Moderna and Merck said a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine reduced the risk of recurrence and spread of melanoma in a late-stage trial, a major success in a new field of cancer treatment that sent Moderna’s shares surging more than 170 per cent.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/landmark-new-mrna-vaccine-could-prevent-skin-cancer-from-returning-companies-say-20260820-p60pwq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: CDC director tells staffers she will advocate for them

Snippet: Dr. Erica Schwartz testifies during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions committee confirmation hearing to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cdc-director-staff-meeting-cbcdef7292e48acfb420d01c32055547

[2026-08-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia news LIVE: Lambie demands government abandon cap on allied health spending for veterans; Senior Swan Isaac Heeney revealed as focus of police investigation

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-lambie-demands-government-abandon-cap-on-allied-health-spending-for-veterans-senior-swan-isaac-heeney-revealed-as-focus-of-police-investigation-20260820-p60pwn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wings No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending knee surgery

Snippet: Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) and Paige Bueckers, rear, toss keepsakes to fans after the team’s win in a WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wings-azzi-fudd-knee-surgery-ccfaaa80bf7b9e1d086222df1e59346c

[2026-08-20 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread

Snippet: Moderna and Merck have announced that a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine called Intismeran reduced the risk of recurrence and spread of melanoma in a late-stage trial, a major success in a new field of cancer treatment that sent Moderna’s shares surging as much as 160 percent.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/moderna-merck-unveil-mrna-based-cancer-vaccine-that-cuts-spread

[2026-08-20 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Camilla says it was 'difficult' to keep king's cancer diagnosis private

Snippet: Camilla spoke of the pressure of not speaking about the king's cancer. (AP Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/camilla-breaks-silence-on-king-cancer-diagnosis/107056502

[2026-08-20 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Liberia charges former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking

Snippet: Liberian first lady Jewel Howard Taylor speaks to journalists at the ruling National Patriotic Party headquarters in the Liberian capital Monrovia Friday, July 11, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/liberia-howardtaylor-drug-charges-af05b4efc7dd04f780005fe1f145acc5

[2026-08-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Jae-min] Smartphone bans in schools

Snippet: A new global trend is taking hold. An increasing number of countries are adopting or considering measures to ban or restrict student smartphone use. The driving force is clear: Smart devices negatively affect the mental development and health of the younger generation. According to data from the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, updated in March 2026, 114 out of 197 education systems (58 percent) have now instituted national restrictions on mobile phones in schools.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845785

[2026-08-20 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lindsay Clancy's mental illness led to tragedy, psychologist says

Snippet: Lindsay Clancy listens during her murder trial Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Plymouth, Mass. (Amanda Sabga/The Boston Herald via AP, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-psychologist-fbf384080f82998939dc76a75ca6ba7d

[2026-08-20 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation

Snippet: A man and a woman have been charged with international drugs trafficking offences as part of an investigation involving police in the UK and Nigeria.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77gpz8nd11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: College student unable to move half of her face after emergency surgery to remove rare cancer

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/health/college-student-left-unable-to-move-half-of-her-face-after-emergency-surgery-to-remove-rare-cancer/

[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial

Snippet: A new personalised vaccine given in combination with a drug has stopped skin cancer returning in patients during a trial, representing a potentially watershed moment in cancer treatment.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79gpv7v190o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has selected Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a federal regulatory body that oversees food safety, drug standards and public health.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/trump-nominates-heidi-overton-to-lead-us-food-and-drug-administration

[2026-08-20 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Media Accuses Hegseth Of Covering Up USS Lincoln Supply Crisis

Snippet: The scandal and controversy over the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier continues, despite the Trump administration and top military brass reiterating this week that the issues have been hugely overblown. It's long been reported that the supercarrier which is front line in the war against Iran has suffered resupply problems, low morale, sub-standard conditions, and mental health problems given the over-extended deployment.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/media-accuses-hegseth-covering-uss-lincoln-supply-crisis

[2026-08-20 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Doctors told young woman her persistent cough would go away — it turned out to be incurable lung cancer

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/health/doctors-told-woman-her-persistent-cough-would-go-away-it-turned-out-to-be-lung-cancer/

[2026-08-20 04:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: First 2026 case of dangerous West Nile Virus detected in NYC: officials

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/first-2026-case-of-dangerous-west-nile-virus-detected-in-nyc-officials/

[2026-08-20 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH monitors possible rise in leptospirosis cases amid widespread flooding

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) raised "Code White Alert" and closely monitored a possible increase in leptospirosis cases following widespread flooding caused by continuous rains in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/news/doh-monitors-possible-rise-in-leptospirosis-cases-amid-widespread-flooding/2408739

[2026-08-20 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Murder investigation after woman dies and nine injured in fire in west London

Snippet: A 48-year-old woman died in hospital following a fire at a residential address in Hounslow

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y4ne1zq0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mets' Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season

Snippet: New York Mets’ Jorge Polanco heads to first base after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mets-jorge-polanco-injury-cfefd7fa35ed4317f762a4935b412d1d

[2026-08-20 03:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Judge finds King Eddies negligent after catastrophic birth-injury but rules against compensation payout

Snippet: A Perth family has lost a catastrophic birth-injury lawsuit against a major maternity hospital despite a judge finding clinicians were negligent, after a court ruled their daughter’s severe brain damage was legally “inevitable.”

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/judge-finds-king-eddies-negligent-after-catastrophic-birth-injury-but-rules-against-compensation-payout-20260807-p60mgp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New vaccine prevents deadliest skin cancer from coming back: drugmakers

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/health/new-vaccine-prevents-deadly-skin-cancer-from-returning-drugmakers/