[2026-08-23 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: EU sends firefighting helicopters to Serbia

Snippet: BELGRADE, Serbia (Reuters) -- The European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a ‌massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the EU mission to Belgrade said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849047

[2026-08-23 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Firefighters warned about a supplement for smoke exposure

Snippet: A crew does mop-up work in a burned area of Wyakin Park after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wildfire-toxic-smoke-firefighters-glutathione-supplement-244221cc2e2e539ba06d18a60d5f586c

[2026-08-23 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A moderate earthquake shakes eastern Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region

Snippet: TOKYO — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 30 people, most of them lightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/23/world/asia-oceania/a-moderate-earthquake-shakes-eastern-japan-injuring-more-than-30-people-in-the-tokyo-region/2410448

[2026-08-23 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Backlash as Los Angeles plans rollback of homeless camping enforcement

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/los-angeles-residents-blast-homeless-rollback-over-fire-and-crime-fears/

[2026-08-23 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cameron Harper's late goal rallies Red Bulls to 1-1 draw with Fire

Snippet: HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Cameron Harper scored late in the second half after subbing in a minute earlier and the New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/chicago-fire-new-york-red-bulls-score-mls-0c3b5260fc7ee3c9964115403d8b15e9

[2026-08-23 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Inside America's Drone Arms Race: What Industry Experts See Ahead Of Procurement Supercycle

Snippet: Our coverage of America's Group 1 to Group 3 drone industry has centered on Unusual Machines and Ondas, two companies positioned to reap the benefits from what could become a historic procurement cycle next year. The catalyst is the Department of War's Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, which is preparing to direct $55 billion toward autonomous systems.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/inside-americas-drone-arms-race-what-industry-insiders-see-ahead-procurement-supercycle

[2026-08-23 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nuclear power plants unaffected by earthquake off southwest coast: authorities

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- All nuclear power plants in South Korea are operating normally without being affected by a magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck off the southwestern coast Sunday, authorities said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260823000700315

[2026-08-23 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: US Navy Live-Fire Tests Drone Sailboat With Missile Launcher

Snippet: Once known primarily for capturing dramatic footage from inside hurricanes and tropical storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, Saildrone's autonomous surface vessels have evolved into dual-use platforms that recently demonstrated the ability to deploy Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM).

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/us-navy-live-fire-tests-drone-sailboat-missile-launcher

[2026-08-23 08:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hawk Fire explodes on California border as evacuation warnings issued

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/hawk-fire-near-tahoe-explodes-to-2500-acres-evacuation-warnings-issued-in-california/

[2026-08-23 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds

Snippet: Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/22/tropical-storm-moke-advances-towards-hawaii-with-heavy-rain-strong-winds

[2026-08-23 07:52 UTC+10:00] [Hawaii] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tropical Storm Moke poised to slam into Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala

Snippet: Weather service warns of flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas strongly affected by previous storm

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/22/hawaii-tropical-storm-moke

[2026-08-23 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iconic California highway to reopen after wildfire ravaged coastal paradise

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/highway-1-to-be-reopened-after-big-sur-fire/

[2026-08-23 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tokyo area rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami alert issued

Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early on Sunday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tokyo-3b39d6dc29cb5ad1bada31a524b6e0c6

[2026-08-23 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hawaii's hurricane-swept Big Island braces for Tropical Storm Moke

Snippet: A woman and child walk past a debris-strewn street in Naalehu, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, after a severe weather system went through the area. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-tropical-storm-moke-hurricane-lala-df1cd9f982a4013fbb8fb63164247690

[2026-08-23 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Five passengers burned after laptop bursts into flames on flight

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/five-passengers-burned-after-laptop-catches-fire-on-flight/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: World-renowned winemaker buys burned-out 500-acre Napa Valley vineyard to rebuild historic estate amid brutal industry crash

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/business/napa-valley-vineyard-ravaged-by-2020-glass-fire-gets-new-owners/

[2026-08-22 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Diesel Crack Spread Madness Deepens As Jefferies Finds No Easy Exit From Russia's Refining Crisis

Snippet: Refined-product markets have emerged as the epicenter of the global energy crisis, with commodity desks across Wall Street, including Goldman, Citi, Bank of America and Jefferies, warning that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine's ongoing long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure are converging into a perfect storm for global fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/diesel-crack-spread-madness-deepens-jefferies-finds-no-easy-exit-russias-refining

[2026-08-22 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Two Palestinians wounded in Israeli raid near Nablus, settlers and troops storm towns in Ramallah and Jenin

Snippet: Two people have been wounded by Israeli forces during a military raid on the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing medical sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/two-palestinians-wounded-israeli-raid-near-nablus-settlers-and-troops

[2026-08-22 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports

Snippet: American Airlines Flight 2398, an Airbus A321 like the plane pictured here, landed safely at Dallas Forth Worth airport

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce979zpjj85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-22 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian attacks kill 2 in Ukraine a day after shopping mall drone strike

Snippet: In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Military administration, firefighters work on a fire at a shopping mall following a Russian drone attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Ukrainian Military administration via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-missiles-drones-5e6f60963f2662907441e95c635470c4

[2026-08-22 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Dallas faces Seattle after Ogunbowale's 32-point game

Snippet: Seattle Storm (7-30, 1-16 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (21-16, 8-9 Western Conference)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/paige-bueckers-arike-ogunbowale-natisha-hiedeman-dallas-wings-seattle-storm-376fdd805af645498bb393acce8ceb36

[2026-08-22 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Portland and Washington meet for non-conference matchup

Snippet: Washington Mystics (21-15, 11-5 Eastern Conference) at Portland Fire (15-21, 6-11 Western Conference)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bridget-carleton-shakira-austin-portland-pilots-washington-mystics-portland-9068ba3aa1044638b5861ee890177d89

[2026-08-22 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tempo end 12-game skid with an 82-79 win over the Fire at Rogers Arena in Vancouver

Snippet: Toronto Tempo’s Isabelle Harrison (21) shoots as Portland Fire’s Serah Williams (25) defends during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fire-tempo-score-3025c92b9ca255df0ac438a5570cf053

[2026-08-22 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Food

Snippet: Kusina ng Pag-asa first sprang into action within the areas affected by the 7.8 magnitude Mindanao earthquake. Now, it has expanded to more localities to serve even more Filipinos.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/culture-desk/food-drinks/

[2026-08-22 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to assess cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Snippet: Tropical Storm Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364900/hong-kong-assess-cyclone-warning-tropical-storm-narra-nears-guangdong-coast?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-22 13:58 UTC+10:00] [tropical cyclone warning signals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to assess cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Snippet: Tropical Storm Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364900/hong-kong-assess-cyclone-warning-tropical-storm-narra-nears-guangdong-coast

[2026-08-22 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to assess typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Snippet: Tropical Storm Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364900/hong-kong-assess-typhoon-warning-tropical-storm-narra-nears-guangdong-coast?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-22 13:58 UTC+10:00] [tropical cyclone warning signals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to assess typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast

Snippet: Tropical Storm Narra expected to strengthen before moving towards western Guangdong, bringing windier weather and heavy showers to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364900/hong-kong-assess-typhoon-warning-tropical-storm-narra-nears-guangdong-coast

[2026-08-22 13:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Flood-hit Geoje, Tongyeong designated special disaster zones as recovery continues

Snippet: Geoje and parts of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province were designated special disaster zones Friday as recovery work continues following days of heavy rain.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10848690

[2026-08-22 12:37 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Takaichi takes flak for ‘weak’ responses to U.S. and Russia

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is under fire for what critics say are weak responses to U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, and to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed island.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/22/japan/politics/takaichi-weak-responses-us-russia/

[2026-08-22 11:28 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump’s environmental rollbacks are being struck down by courts

Snippet: The Trump administration’s many steps to reshape and shrink the scope of federal environmental protection have been met with a flood of legal challenges from companies, environmental groups and state officials.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/22/trump-environmental-rollbacks-courts/

[2026-08-22 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NWSL's Portland Thorns, WNBA's Portland Fire have luxe new training facility

Snippet: The new joint training facility for the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and the WNBA’s Portland Fire, is seen in Hillsboro, Ore., Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/portland-thorns-nwsl-fire-wnba-4c20a19f4638d9cd444eebeb745be9cb

[2026-08-22 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Japan executes man convicted of killing five in pachinko fire

Snippet: Five people died in the pachinko parlour fire in Osaka in 2009. (AP: Kyodo News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/japan-executes-man-convicted-fire-pachinko-osaka/107066666

[2026-08-22 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Disgusting infestation forces firefighters to evacuate Bay Area station

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/bay-area-fire-station-forced-to-evacuate-over-flea-infestation/

[2026-08-22 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: French cuisine takes Manhattan by storm — with more spots opening next month

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/business/nouvelle-vague-a-bevy-of-french-restaurants-is-coming-to-manhattan/

[2026-08-22 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump To Flood US With 300,000 Tons Of Tariff-Free Ground Beef To Tame Prices Ahead Of Midterms

Snippet: With 74 days remaining until the midterm elections and average retail ground-beef prices hovering near $7 per pound, President Trump said in a Truth Social post Friday morning that his administration will temporarily waive certain tariffs on ground-beef imports. The move follows our Monday report highlighting signs that consumers are balking at record beef prices, with demand destruction beginning to surface against a backdrop of household stress, including Walmart sales that missed estimates and dismal July retail-sales data.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-flood-us-300000-tons-tariff-free-ground-beef-tame-prices-ahead-midterms

[2026-08-22 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: German Cup match marred by fireworks, pitch invasion

Snippet: SV Mannheim supporters storm the field during the Germany Cup soccer match between SV Waldhof Mannheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Mannheim, Germany. (Uwe Anspach/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kaiserslautern-mannheim-riot-eintracht-frankfurt-411b4767c13dd7e6b7334102f538b349

[2026-08-22 03:25 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The week around the world in 20 pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineSmoke rising in the city during a Russian drone strike. A heavy Russian missile and drone bombardment killed at least 16 people in and around the city in one of the most intense aerial attacks on Ukraine’s capital since the start of the warPhotograph: Oleksandr Ratushniak/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineCharred books after a fire at the country’s biggest book market, caused by a Russian missile attack.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/21/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures

[2026-08-22 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dozens of beach cabanas destroyed by LI tornado, stunning drone footage shows: A ‘blessing’ no one died

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/dozens-of-beach-cabanas-destroyed-by-long-island-tornado-stunning-drone-footage-shows/

[2026-08-22 02:15 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital

Snippet: First responders also rescued flood-stranded people after storms unleashed heavy rains in the US north-east

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/21/tornado-new-york-long-island-delaware

[2026-08-22 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hurricane-battered Hawaii gears up to get slammed with heavy rain and winds again

Snippet: Caution tape is seen in front of a downed tree blocking a road the day after Hurricane Lala near Volcano, Hawaii, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-tropical-lala-moke-rain-mudslides-430ec3d8fca83646e9478b3161e96e92

[2026-08-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt sends P1B assistance to storm, ‘habagat’ victims

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/22/news/national/govt-sends-p1b-assistance-to-storm-habagat-victims/2410119

[2026-08-22 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: What do tickets cost to see Paula Cole on her 2026 ‘This Fire’ tour?

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/ticket-sales/get-discounted-tickets-for-paula-cole-2026-this-fire-tour/

[2026-08-22 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Deadly tour bus fire explodes on California freeway, killing at least 1

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/21/us-news/deadly-tour-bus-fire-in-hacienda-heights-closes-60-freeway/

[2026-08-22 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hind Rajab's mother calls Israeli probe of her death a distraction

Snippet: Wesam Hamada, the mother of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl who was killed in Gaza City in January 2024 after the car she was in with relatives came under Israeli fire, looks out a window at an office building at an undisclosed location, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Giannis Papanikos) ADDITION: Location removed at the subject’s request.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hind-rajab-israel-investigation-gaza-edc2d9b929db8cf972d41c35ffea9a56

[2026-08-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian theatre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fire destroyed Belvoir theatre’s precious ‘library of things’. Now it is rising from the ashes

Snippet: Staff scrambled to pull together a show after their sets, props and costumes were ruined in a huge fire. Ahead of its new production, the team reflects on what was lost – and gained

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/22/belvoir-st-theatre-sydney-stage-the-book-of-everything-after-fire

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park

Snippet: The human remains were found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rdk9ddepvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-21 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?

Snippet: Whilst no two events are the same, the current developing El Niño could mean a greater chance of stormy autumn weather in the UK. File image of Storm Herminia which hit the UK in January 2025

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cd0x17r4j0yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Saudel intensifies into severe tropical storm outside PAR

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/severe-tropical-storm-saudel-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-21-2026-4pm/

[2026-08-21 22:32 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Skiing in the Andes and a twin panda birthday: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenGrebenac, SerbiaA man rides a scooter beneath a smoke-filled sky as a wildfire burns in the Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve, about 70km (43 miles) north-east of Belgrade. Firefighters are battling wildfires across the Balkans as days of high temperatures and drought conditions continue to drive blazes in several countriesPhotograph: Uros Arsic/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenZandvoort, the NetherlandsSpectators sit in the stands before a practice session for the Formula One Dutch Grand PrixPhotograph: Jakub Porzycki/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenShuyang,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/21/skiing-in-the-andes-twin-panda-birthday-photos-of-the-day-friday