[2026-08-04 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave

Snippet: The heatwave impacting parts of the UK this week continues into Tuesday with a risk of thunderstorms in some parts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c62q036nqxyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Singapore’s record-breaking giant fire dragon goes up in smoke every 3 years

Snippet: Unlike other dragon dance traditions, one Singaporean temple’s fire dragon exists within a cycle of creation, sacrifice and renewal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3362747/why-singapores-record-breaking-giant-fire-dragon-goes-smoke-every-3-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Fire Dragon dance] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Singapore’s record-breaking giant fire dragon goes up in smoke every 3 years

Snippet: Unlike other dragon dance traditions, one Singaporean temple’s fire dragon exists within a cycle of creation, sacrifice and renewal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3362747/why-singapores-record-breaking-giant-fire-dragon-goes-smoke-every-3-years

[2026-08-04 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Massive apartment blaze in NorCal injures firefighters and displaces dozens

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/us-news/dramatic-foster-city-condo-fire-damages-every-unit-in-complex/

[2026-08-04 08:31 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cleaner escapes through fire after gym set alight, people exercising flee

Snippet: A gym in Taylors Lakes has been set alight while a cleaner was still inside in a suspected arson attack overnight on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cleaner-escapes-through-fire-after-gym-set-alight-people-exercising-flee-20260804-p60l5q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 08:17 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fire bombing of Taylors Lakes gym

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/fire-bombing-of-taylors-lakes-gym-20260804-p60l64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-04 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan speeds Kumamoto earthquake recovery as dangerous summer heat sets in

Snippet: Kumamoto city recorded a high temperature of 40.3 C on Aug. 3, raising fears of additional deaths due to heatstroke. (Photo by Shun Kato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/japan-speeds-kumamoto-earthquake-recovery-as-dangerous-summer-heat-sets-in

[2026-08-04 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to wildfires around Washington state's second largest city, Spokane.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c70gjkxel0zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-04 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: San Fernando, 200 workers storm Pasig RTC over NCR wage hike TRO

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 workers led by Kamanggagawa Partylist Rep. Elijah “Eli” San Fernando marched to the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Monday to seek the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) that halted the implementation of Metro Manila’s P85 daily minimum wage increase.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/news/san-fernando-200-workers-storm-pasig-rtc-over-ncr-wage-hike-tro/2397408

[2026-08-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian land south of Nablus

Snippet: Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinians in an area south of Nablus on Monday night, setting fire to agricultural land in the town of Beita and attacking Palestinian vehicles with stones near the village of Burin.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-set-fire-palestinian-land-south-nablus

[2026-08-04 05:05 UTC+10:00] [Idaho] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man who returned fire at In-N-Out gunman had done firearm training after 2021 mass shooting

Snippet: Police credited Jordan Salinas with limiting number of victims in attack on restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/03/in-n-out-shooting-idaho

[2026-08-04 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Angels trade Reid Detmers to Cubs, furthering fire sale

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/angels-trade-sp-reid-detmers-to-cubs-restock-farm-system/

[2026-08-04 03:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rams playing with fire at backup QB with very little room for error in stacked NFC

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/rams-playing-with-fire-at-backup-qb-searching-for-answers/

[2026-08-04 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: California’s top earthquake expert issues chilling new warning on ‘The Big One’: ‘It could be tomorrow’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/us-news/californias-top-earthquake-expert-issues-chilling-new-warning-on-the-big-one/

[2026-08-04 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia ferry fire leaves 5 dead, dozens missing

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/04/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-ferry-fire-leaves-5-dead-dozens-missing/2397265

[2026-08-04 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mets trade Brooks Raley to Phillies in MLB trade deadline fire sale

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/sports/mets-trade-brooks-raley-to-phillies-in-mlb-trade-deadline-fire-sale/

[2026-08-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana: ECOWAS provides funds after devastating floods

Snippet: The Economic Community of West African States is expected to donate $250,000 to the to Ghana in the wake of its devastating floods; t’s intended to provide relief for flood victims.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/ghana-ecowas-provides-funds-after-devastating-floods/

[2026-08-03 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5

Snippet: Initial reports said it was carrying 271 people but by Monday officials said many more people were aboard than listed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362832/unknown-number-people-missing-after-indonesian-ferry-fire-kills-5?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 23:38 UTC+10:00] [Atosim Lampung Pelayaran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5

Snippet: Initial reports said it was carrying 271 people but by Monday officials said many more people were aboard than listed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3362832/unknown-number-people-missing-after-indonesian-ferry-fire-kills-5

[2026-08-03 22:36 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Foggy Bosphorus and foamy Menorca: photos of the day – Monday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenAthens, GreeceAn Erickson firefighting helicopter drops water over a wildfire in Mount Kitheronas, near Psatha, west of AthensPhotograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenLe Porge, FranceA drone view of buildings destroyed by a wildfire in Le Porge, Gironde department, as authorities authorised evacuees to return to the areaPhotograph: Yves Herman/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenBeijing, ChinaVisitors tour the Palace Museum during heavy rain.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/03/foggy-bosphorus-and-foamy-menorca-photos-of-the-day-monday

[2026-08-03 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cooler weather may aid firefighters battling wildfires in eastern Washington

Snippet: Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wildfire-spokane-washington-evacuate-8e42b37783bda01e7d004d71e546458e

[2026-08-03 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds

Snippet: Greece is entering its second week of wildfires spread by extreme winds as more countries in Southern Europe battle with heatwaves.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/greece-wildfire-pictures-winds-heatwave.html

[2026-08-03 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How loyalty between Iran and Kuwait gave way to mistrust

Snippet: When Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, accused Kuwait of being “part of the fire of the wicked” on social media last week, it was apparent that the previously amicable relationship between the two countries had now soured.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/how-loyalty-between-iran-and-kuwait-gave-way-mistrust

[2026-08-03 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: How loyalty between Iran and Kuwait gave way to mistrust

Snippet: When Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, accused Kuwait of being “part of the fire of the wicked” on social media last week, it was apparent that the previously amicable relationship between the two countries had now soured.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-loyalty-between-iran-and-kuwait-gave-way-mistrust

[2026-08-03 21:33 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Smith rules out Slater for Storm job

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/smith-rules-out-slater-for-storm-job-20260803-p60l49.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Snippet: Farmers in Yuen Long suffer six-figure losses as frequent downpours flood sunflower, melon and vegetable fields

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362819/non-stop-summer-rain-leaves-hong-kong-farmers-heavy-losses-crops-fail?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 21:21 UTC+10:00] [Tai Po] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Snippet: Farmers in Yuen Long suffer six-figure losses as frequent downpours flood sunflower, melon and vegetable fields

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362819/non-stop-summer-rain-leaves-hong-kong-farmers-heavy-losses-crops-fail

[2026-08-03 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sandiganbayan junks bid to exclude Bonoan from flood control project case

Snippet: You're watching The Manila Times News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/videos/sandiganbayan-junks-bid-to-exclude-bonoan-from-flood-control-project-case/2396939

[2026-08-03 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Under-fire FIFA boss Gianni Infantino begs Trump White House to save his job, set for talks with Marco Rubio: sources

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/business/fifas-infantino-begs-trump-admin-to-save-his-job/

[2026-08-03 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes

Snippet: Over 60,000 evacuated from wildfire danger, says Spokane mayor Lisa Brown

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3046g80yj7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] The sun sets for the Leviste son

Snippet: LEANDRO LEVISTE. Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste attends the resumption of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee probe on anamalous flood control projects on January 19, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/best-leandro-leviste-possible-graft-plunder-charges-solar-energy-projects/

[2026-08-03 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Smoke from warehouse fire darkens sky in eastern Chinese city of Qingdao | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The warehouse in Shandong province belongs to the logistical company XMXYG Superchain.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3362810/smoke-warehouse-fire-darkens-sky-eastern-chinese-city-qingdao

[2026-08-03 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos show destruction from wildfires in Greece as blazes take hold in Europe and parts of the US

Snippet: A volunteer tries to extinguish small flames during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/photos-show-destruction-wildfires-greece-blazes-take-hold-europe-parts-31768ccdba35435e8f23425ac05d8ccb

[2026-08-03 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Flood control corruption cleanup spooks investors, drags PH growth – World Bank

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/world-bank-philippines-economic-update-midyear-2026-edition/

[2026-08-03 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's Takaichi visits quake-hit Kumamoto

Snippet: A person rides a bicycle past damaged buildings in Hikawa, southern Japan, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, following a July 28 earthquake. (Taichi Nagahisa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-kumamoto-earthquake-takaichi-aeon-12c805ac8666c005aff926358de3961e

[2026-08-03 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order

Snippet: Two store employees were killed after a blast tore through the earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Kumamoto

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24mr09r99eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-03 18:27 UTC+10:00] [Wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: 2 Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece

Snippet: Two men aboard one of two firefighting helicopters were killed on Sunday after the aircraft collided during an operation against a large wildfire northwest of Athens, the authorities said, in the latest deadly setback as Greece struggles to contain hundreds of fires.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/world/europe/greece-fire-helicopter-crash-firefighters.html

[2026-08-03 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Snippet: Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/03/weather-tracker-austria-heat-europe-japan-typhoon-dolphin

[2026-08-03 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Residents defend Spain's ancient 'El Abuelo' tree from flames

Snippet: As a wildfire closed in, residents of the town of El Tiemblo grabbed shovels and rakes to defend an elder -- "El Abuelo," a centuries-old chestnut tree, one of Spain's most treasured.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260803/residents-defend-spains-ancient-el-abuelo-tree-from-flames

[2026-08-03 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘We let you down’: The child prodigy at the centre of a $28 billion Wall Street fire sale

Snippet: Last year, Leopold Aschenbrenner, a man barely of legal drinking age with a fondness for Rubik’s Cubes, crisscrossed the nation to raise money for his high-flying hedge fund.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/we-let-you-down-the-child-prodigy-at-the-centre-of-a-28-billion-wall-street-fire-sale-20260803-p60ks2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say

Snippet: SURABAYA, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers were searching for possible missing passengers Monday after rescuing 229 people from a ferry that caught fire the previous day in waters off the main island of Java, leaving at least five people dead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/world/number-of-people-missing-unknown-after-indonesian-ferry-fire-that-killed-5-rescuers-say/2396767

[2026-08-03 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

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

Snippet: Morocco blames human trafficking gangs for mass crossing into Ceuta, Spanish wildfire crisis shows signs of improvement and more news on Monday August 3rd.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260803/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-89

[2026-08-03 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cayetano says he is prepared to face legal cases but won't voluntarily surrender

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said he was prepared to face possible charges over alleged anomalous flood control projects in Taguig City even if it led to imprisonment.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/cayetano-says-he-is-prepared-to-face-legal-cases-but-wont-voluntarily-surrender/2396735

[2026-08-03 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response

Snippet: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported, but officials placed emergency services on high alert as a precaution.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/03/magnitude-55-quake-jolts-egypt-triggering-emergency-response/

[2026-08-03 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5

Snippet: The suspected ringleader behind the murders of two Russian siblings and a Thai family was released just seven weeks before the first crime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3362762/thai-justice-system-under-fire-after-freed-criminal-confesses-killing-5?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Chatchanan Paen-aiam] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5

Snippet: The suspected ringleader behind the murders of two Russian siblings and a Thai family was released just seven weeks before the first crime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3362762/thai-justice-system-under-fire-after-freed-criminal-confesses-killing-5

[2026-08-03 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Over 6,300 families affected by Tropical Cyclone Luis

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 6,300 families have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Luis as it continued to bring heavy rains and disrupt sea travel, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (Ndrrmc) said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/over-6300-families-affected-by-tropical-cyclone-luis/2396724

[2026-08-03 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5

Snippet: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds from the burning ship, officials said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-sumenep-surabaya-makassar-ferry-fire-1b1d0d22c6ea1a1615eda3b32688b346

[2026-08-03 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire

Snippet: Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens. Nearly 500 first responders and 23 aircrafts were deployed, but gale-force winds drove flames through dry forest. Firefighters evacuated 254 people by sea on Friday and another 12 on Saturday — often the last escape route when fire and smoke cut the few roads that connect coastal communities.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/greece-france-wildfires-helicopter-crash-evacuations-65e96b9346f28b32ac00cb7c27129bb4

[2026-08-03 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Record heat bakes Kumamoto residents displaced by quake

Snippet: UKI, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Temperatures in Kumamoto Prefecture rose above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever on Monday, adding to the plight of people in the prefecture hit by a powerful earthquake last Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/03/japan/kumamoto-quake-evacuees-heat/