Topic: Natural Disasters — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-15 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: 1 of 18 Martin Short sneaks up on his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Selena Gomez. selenagomez/Instagram 2 of 18 Joshua Jackson, 48, kisses model girlfriend Olivia Burgess, 29, at LA’s Pan Pacific Park. 4CRNS, WCP / BACKGRID 3 of 18 Adam Sandler protects 20-year-old daughter Sadie from the storm at the premiere of Netflix’s”Don’t Say Good Luck” at the Plaza Hotel.
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[2026-08-15 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This satellite image released by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Lala over the Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (NOAA via AP)
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[2026-08-15 22:48 UTC+10:00] [Satellites] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: The European Commission is ready to offer “eyes in the sky” via the Copernicus program to support Indonesian search and rescue operations after the country was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, President Ursula von der Leyen said Saturday.
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[2026-08-15 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: China appears to have replicated a next-generation counter-drone system we first covered in mid-July. The system uses a multi-barrel hemispherical array that reduces much of the latency associated with conventional turrets, shortening the sensor-to-shooter engagement cycle. Beijing's apparent interest reflects the design's potential as a next-generation counter-UAS system capable of engaging drone swarms approaching simultaneously from multiple directions.
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[2026-08-15 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People evacuate from a building at Jayakarta hotel following an earthquake of magnitude 7.7, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on Aug. 15. © Reuters
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[2026-08-15 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia just before 6 AM local time on Saturday, damaging buildings causing a tsunami. At least five people were killed, according to preliminary reports.
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[2026-08-15 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia just before 6 AM local time on Saturday, damaging buildings causing a tsunami. At least five people were killed, according to preliminary reports.
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[2026-08-15 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spain's cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings in the southern city.
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[2026-08-15 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-15 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MORE than 20,000 housing loan borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC) will benefit from a one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective Aug. 5, 2026 to Sept. 4, 2026, following the continuous heavy rainfall brought by tropical storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
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[2026-08-15 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces fire tear gas canisters towards Palestinian homes in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah, after locals tried to fend off an attack by Israeli settlers, according to Quds News Network.
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[2026-08-15 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: At least 20 people died after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday.
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[2026-08-15 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island early Saturday was generated by an unusual fault system that has produced destructive earthquakes and tsunamis in the past, according to a rapid analysis by earthquake researchers Kyle Bradley and Judith Hubbard.
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[2026-08-15 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Portland Timbers (7-8-3, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (9-6-2, third in the Eastern Conference)
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[2026-08-15 16:13 UTC+10:00] [Earthquakes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: At least 20 people were killed on Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of an island in eastern Indonesia, officials said.
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[2026-08-15 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Portland Fire (14-20, 5-11 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (13-22, 8-10 Western Conference)
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[2026-08-15 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chicago Sky (12-22, 2-10 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (7-29, 1-16 Western Conference)
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[2026-08-15 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The quake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat.
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[2026-08-15 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Amid the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and the controversy surrounding flood-control projects, Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito said the Senate will keep deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 open and transparent.
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[2026-08-15 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEATTLE (AP) — Holly Winterburn scored 18 of her career-high 20 points in the first half, Bridget Carleton had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 84-82 on Friday night to secure a four-game season sweep.
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[2026-08-15 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon wasted no time as he made several inspections on projects amid the rainy season, the latest of which was the ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading of the pothole-ridden Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT) Highway in Baliwag City, Bulacan.
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[2026-08-15 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-08-15 13:57 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Honululu: Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding, and strong winds that can fuel wildfires.
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[2026-08-15 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat
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[2026-08-15 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Ring of Fire] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat
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[2026-08-15 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The Lorens Say Port in Maumere is among the buildings damaged by the earthquake
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[2026-08-15 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill (3) congratulates Xander Bogaerts, center, after Bogaerts hit a two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
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[2026-08-15 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
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[2026-08-15 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing two people and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
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[2026-08-15 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PEREIRA, Colombia — The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing.
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[2026-08-15 10:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MAUMERE, Indonesia — A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey and Indonesian authorities said, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting hundreds to evacuate.
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[2026-08-15 10:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-08-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 15 August 2026 12:27pm
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[2026-08-15 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Published 15 August 2026 12:27pm
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[2026-08-15 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-15 09:43 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km early on Saturday morning
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[2026-08-15 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-15 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: An earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia in the Flores region, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has said.
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[2026-08-15 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages.
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[2026-08-15 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-15 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region on Saturday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
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[2026-08-15 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, left, goes to the basket against Seattle Storm forward Natasha Howard during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Aug. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
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[2026-08-15 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: This NOAA satellite image taken at 5:22 p.m. EST on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, shows Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches Hawaii’s Big Island. (NOAA via AP)
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[2026-08-15 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Not long after Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti began ripping into the authors of the latest GST review, fire alarms went off. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
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[2026-08-15 07:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES, United States — Hawaii declared a state of emergency on Thursday as it prepared for Tropical Storm Lala, which could bring powerful winds, flooding and landslides this weekend.
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[2026-08-15 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Water is dropped by helicopter on the advancing Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)
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[2026-08-15 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-15 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Gympie Fire Station opened in 1940 and housed active fire crews until earlier this year. (Supplied: John Oxley Library)
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[2026-08-15 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The best film of 2016 was a stylish homage to old school Hollywood and a Los Angeles lost to time. A love letter to a type of movie they don’t make any more, brought to life with a brilliant original soundtrack, rapid-fire dialogue, and a star-studded cast led by Ryan Gosling.
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