[2026-08-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Belgian wildfire approaches Germany as Greece probes deadly blaze

Snippet: SOURBRODT, Belgium (AP) — One of Belgium's biggest ever wildfires blazed out of control Monday even as cooler weather and rain in the morning eased conditions for hundreds of firefighters in remote and hilly countryside. In Greece, a fire briefly flared up near the main airport on the outskirts of Athens.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844029

[2026-08-18 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Two killed as gunman opens fire at Philippines high school, official says

Snippet: A gunman has opened fire at a high school in the ⁠southern Philippine city of ⁠Zamboanga, killing at least two people, according to a local official.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/two-killed-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-philippines-high-school-official-says

[2026-08-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The Lib Dem dilemma: Cozy up to Burnham or strike out alone?

Snippet: LONDON — Britain’s Liberal Democrats are holding fire against Andy Burnham — for now.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/liberal-democrats-ed-davey-dilemma-andy-burnham-labour/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-18 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shakira pledges to help rebuild on surprise visit to earthquake-damaged schools

Snippet: Shakira actúa durante el descanso de la final de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol entre España y Argentina en East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey, cerca de Nueva York, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Matt Slocum)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/shakira-colombia-earthquake-venezuela-choco-24d2e17840e954c9a27309dda28f526c

[2026-08-18 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Large fire breaks out at fuel depot near Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah

Snippet: A large fire has torn through a fuel storage depot near the city of Sulaimaniyah in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, injuring several people and destroying dozens of tankers.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/large-fire-breaks-out-at-fuel-depot-near-iraqs-sulaimaniyah

[2026-08-18 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Colombian minister’s Caribbean holiday amid earthquake crisis stokes fury

Snippet: The opposition said it would bring a motion of no confidence in Jaime Andres Beltran for taking leave at such a critical time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364351/colombian-ministers-caribbean-holiday-amid-earthquake-crisis-stokes-fury?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 11:17 UTC+10:00] [Choco] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Colombian minister’s Caribbean holiday amid earthquake crisis stokes fury

Snippet: The opposition said it would bring a motion of no confidence in Jaime Andres Beltran for taking leave at such a critical time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364351/colombian-ministers-caribbean-holiday-amid-earthquake-crisis-stokes-fury

[2026-08-18 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Flood control, climate-tagged budget: Are we getting close to resilience?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/flood-control-climate-tagged-budget-resilience-2027/

[2026-08-18 10:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's southeastern region reports over 2,500 cases of storm damage

Snippet: More than 2,500 rescue calls and reports of damage due to record-breaking downpours have been made in the southeastern region, authorities said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843590

[2026-08-18 10:35 UTC+10:00] [Illegal Immigration] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine

Snippet: The Department of Homeland Security has said a federal agent’s decision to open fire during a fatal encounter with a Colombian immigrant last month in Maine will be investigated by the agency’s inspector general. But the scope of the inquiry hasn’t been made public, nor have any preliminary findings, and the lack of information has left the immigrant’s family pained and frustrated.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/biddeford-maine-ice-shooting-hearing.html

[2026-08-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438

Snippet: CARACAS, Venezuela — Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June killed 6,438 people, according to the latest official death toll released Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/americas-emea/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-6438/2407203

[2026-08-18 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Charges Against Palisades Fire Arson Suspect Revised

Snippet: City News Service via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/charges-against-palisades-fire-arson-suspect-revised

[2026-08-18 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake

Snippet: Bogota, Colombia – One week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked western Colombia, rescue efforts continue despite the razor-thin chances of survival.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/as-rubble-clears-colombia-begins-focusing-on-recovery-after-the-earthquake

[2026-08-18 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers injure two Palestinians, set fire to agricultural lands in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Two young Palestinian men sustained injuries on Monday night after being assaulted by Israeli settlers in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa news reported, citing local sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-settlers-injure-two-palestinians-set-fire-agricultural-lands

[2026-08-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hawaii waterfall’s dramatic boom captured in wild before and after footage following hurricane

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/hawaii-waterfalls-dramatic-boom-captured-in-wild-before-and-after-footage-following-hurricane/

[2026-08-18 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SSS extends emergency loan program to members hit by tropical storm, ‘habagat’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members affected by Tropical Storm ‘Maymay’ and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ may now avail themselves of the existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP) to help ease the financial strain brought about by the calamities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/sss-extends-emergency-loan-program-to-members-hit-by-tropical-storm-habagat/2407180

[2026-08-18 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: George Lombard Jr.’s Yankees start comes with shared Derek Jeter advantage

Snippet: There were a lot of elements to that perfect storm of 1996, when Derek Jeter easily settled into his role as a fixture at shortstop.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/sports/george-lombard-jr-s-yankees-start-comes-with-shared-derek-jeter-advantage/

[2026-08-18 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Belgium battles record wildfire near German border (VIDEO)

Snippet: Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record, with the blaze scorching around 3,000 hectares and spreading toward the German border, according to local officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644344-belgium-wildfire-german-border/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record, with the blaze scorching around 3,000 hectares and spreading toward the German border, according to local officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644344-belgium-wildfire-german-border/

[2026-08-18 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: The Nation may be next lefty outlet to fire Mamdani-loving Ross Barkan after NY Mag catches plagiarism 67 times

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/the-nation-may-be-next-lefty-outlet-to-fire-mamdani-loving-ross-barkan-after-ny-mag-catches-plagiarism-67-times/

[2026-08-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bids start for long-term glacial flood fix

Snippet: Officials hold a press conference to explain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to seek proposals for a long-term glacial flooding solution in Juneau, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (Mark Sabbatini/Juneau Independent via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/glacial-flooding-solution-suicide-basin-alaska-63fcf3a8c23ec53206bd0d0a5039c608

[2026-08-18 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California cities most exposed to wildfire risks in new analysis — LA takes the top spot

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/real-estate/california-dominates-cities-most-exposed-to-wildfire-risks-ranking/

[2026-08-18 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jimmy Buffett’s beloved Miami stadium might reopen after Hurricane Andrew damaged venue

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/miami-historical-stadium-might-reopen-voters-deciding/

[2026-08-18 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Three killed in helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos

Snippet: Three people were killed in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, fire brigade officials said.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905808

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Fire breaks out in town near Jerusalem, following Israeli military raid

Snippet: A fire broke out on Monday evening local time in the town of Beit Anan, northwest of Jerusalem, after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters during a military raid, Wafa news reported, citing local sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fire-breaks-out-town-near-jerusalem-following-israeli-military-raid

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Devastating Belgian wildfire moves toward Germany as blazes break out in Greece, France: ‘Will take decades to recover’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/world-news/devastating-belgian-wildfire-moves-toward-germany-as-blazes-break-out-in-greece-france-will-take-decades-to-recover/

[2026-08-18 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Thousands in Indonesia awaiting aid after devastating earthquake killed at least 68 people

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/world-news/indonesia-residents-still-waiting-for-earthquake-aid/

[2026-08-18 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lala moves away from Hawaii, leaving mud in its wake

Snippet: Hawaii pounded with torrential rain as Hurricane Lala weakens to Tropical Storm

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-lala-hurricane-tropical-storm-damage-446cc73e6f3f72636cd593aa61f100cc

[2026-08-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Jacinto: Difficult decisions

Snippet: BEING the Supreme Secretary of the Katipunan revolutionary organization, Emilio Jacinto always accompanied the Supreme President, Andres Bonifacio, on important trips. One such trip was on Holy Thursday in April 1896 where they, with Procopio Bonifacio and Pio Valenzuela, went to Kawit, Cavite, to organize the Magdalo Council of cousins Emilio and Baldomero Aguinaldo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/opinion/columns/jacinto-difficult-decisions/2406917

[2026-08-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 53

Snippet: RUTENG, Indonesia - Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia recovered six more bodies Sunday, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, raising the death toll to 53, authorities said, as many of the thousands of displaced people spent the night outdoors in fear of aftershocks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-53/2406864

[2026-08-18 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Recovery efforts begin in Hawaii

Snippet: HONOLULU - Clean-up efforts were underway on Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, rolled past Hawaii’s Big Island and dumped heavy rain across the US Pacific state.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/world/americas-emea/recovery-efforts-begin-in-hawaii/2406845

[2026-08-18 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rains on Hawaii

Snippet: HONOLULU — Hurricane Lala on Saturday lashed Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/world/americas-emea/hurricane-lala-dumps-heavy-rains-on-hawaii/2406387

[2026-08-18 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Wildfire phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says

Snippet: The alert was sent to mobile phones across England and Wales last Friday

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy4zepzp7eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-17 23:15 UTC+10:00] [Ebola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As Ebola kills thousands in DRC, a perfect storm is making the virus hard to stop | Devi Sridhar

Snippet: New species and regional instability are factors – but decisions made in the US and Britain are also costing lives

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/17/ebola-kills-thousands-drc-perfect-storm-virus

[2026-08-17 23:03 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A mass wedding and a praying mantis: photos of the day – Monday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPannonhalma, HungaryA person prays inside the historic basilica of the Pannonhalma Archabbey, one of Hungary’s oldest religious and cultural landmarks and a Unesco world heritage sitePhotograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenPereira, ColombiaA girl plays with a kitten at a provisional shelter after a 7.4 earthquake in which at least 287 people have diedPhotograph: Luis Acosta/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNairobi, KenyaA Kenyan police officer detains activist Julius Kamau as he participates in a protest demanding the immediate resignation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/17/mass-wedding-praying-mantis-photos-of-the-day-monday

[2026-08-17 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Possible hazardous substance leak in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched

Snippet: Fire and rescue crews from the Zvulun station, along with a hazardous materials unit from the Haifa station, were dispatched recently to the "Tari Ve'Helek 2" factory at 1 HaMeyasdim Street in Shlomi.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905773

[2026-08-17 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: At least 68 dead after Indonesia earthquake as survivors experience aftershocks, await aid

Snippet: Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 68 people were awaiting aid on Monday as rescuers combed through collapsed buildings in search of people trapped beneath the rubble.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905774

[2026-08-17 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Heavy flood in Cainta due to heavy rain

Snippet: Commuters, Motorist and residence endure the flood water brought by heavy rain fall of Habagat in Cainta, Rizal on August 17 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/videos/watch-heavy-flood-in-cainta-due-to-heavy-rain/2406796

[2026-08-17 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: People await aid after powerful earthquake in Indonesia, in photos

Snippet: Motorists ride past a building that collapsed during an earthquake in Reo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/people-await-aid-after-powerful-earthquake-indonesia-photos-3696677a5dc54d5ab4dc52ff05e9b6fb

[2026-08-17 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wildfire still burning in Belgium and Greek authorities investigate deadly blaze

Snippet: A firefighter walks through a burned area as flames engulf a house during a wildfire on the island of Salamina, west of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wildfire-belgium-france-heat-europe-greece-cd5a8524ca3136b009422bd24eb4194e

[2026-08-17 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu under fire before primaries, Ben-Gvir makes explosive statements on Gaza

Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-905764

[2026-08-17 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Heavy rains kill 1 in South Korea and flood major streets in Philippines

Snippet: The partly flooded street by heavy rain is seen in Geoje, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Kim Dong-min/Yonhap via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-philippines-rains-landslide-d21d2fdcc8391e152bce35686a62dc96

[2026-08-17 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesia quake as rescue work conducted

Snippet: Thousands of people are waiting for aid in eastern Indonesia as the country marks its Independence Day, two days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 54 people and injured 135.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/thousands-await-aid-after-deadly-indonesia-quake-as-rescue-work-conducted

[2026-08-17 19:27 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Kumamon visits quake-hit children’s school to spread cheer

Snippet: HIKAWA, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Kumamon, the popular mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture, met with children at an elementary school on Sunday, after a powerful earthquake struck there late last month, giving them a brief moment of relief in the aftermath of the temblor.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/17/japan/kumamoto-kumamon-cheer-children/

[2026-08-17 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Firefighters work to extinguish bus fire on Highway 1 between Jerusalem, Ma’aleh Adumim

Snippet: Highway 1 toward Ma’aleh Adumim from Jerusalem was closed to traffic after a bus caught fire near the Az-Za'ayyem Crossing, Israel Police announced on Monday morning.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905745

[2026-08-17 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

Snippet: MBAY, Indonesia — Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/world/asia-oceania/nearly-13000-displaced-after-deadly-indonesian-quake/2406583

[2026-08-17 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Snippet: At least 53 people have been killed and some 5,000 displaced by the initial quake, which struck at a depth of just 15km

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl7686r71yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-17 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee expresses condolences over deadly quake in Indonesia

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed his condolences to the victims of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia and hoped for the safe return of those who remain missing.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260817003100315

[2026-08-17 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Israel’s 'Alliance of Brothers' delegation aids in search and rescue efforts across Colombia

Snippet: The IDF’s Home Front Command continued working alongside search teams working through the rubble of collapsed buildings in western Colombia nearly a week after a powerful earthquake devastated cities and towns across the country's west, killing hundreds and leaving many more missing, injured or homeless.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-905738

[2026-08-17 17:50 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live

Snippet: Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/17/europe-wildfires-france-greece-belgium-germany-climate-crisis-drought-extreme-heat-latest-news-updates