[2026-08-21 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Significant" Tornado Threat Incoming For DC To Baltimore To Philadelphia

Snippet: Senior meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of private weather forecaster MyRadarWX is monitoring the potential for isolated tornadoes along the Interstate 95 corridor, from areas north of Washington, D.C., through Baltimore and Wilmington, Delaware, and into the Philadelphia metro area.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/significant-tornado-threat-incoming-dc-baltimore-philadelphia

[2026-08-21 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Social media falsely claims heatwave threatens Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bank

Snippet: Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan cheese wheels are stored in Noceto, near Parma, Italy, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/italy-parmigiano-reggiano-cheese-extreme-heat-bank-e077ee7f9b93f2b7a50364e25387a991

[2026-08-21 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: British activist Anas Altikriti questions UAE surveillance operation

Snippet: It was a cold winter morning when British police knocked on Anas Altikriti's family home in London.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-anas-altikriti-questions-uae-surveillance-operation

[2026-08-21 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Top seed Zverev stunned by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati

Snippet: CINCINNATI — Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/21/sports/top-seed-zverev-stunned-by-paul-in-rain-hit-cincinnati/2409401

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Time to review LGU class suspension protocols

Snippet: MONDAY witnessed the worst flooding that Metro Manila has experienced in recent years. Citing the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s Science Garden station in Quezon City, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said that the habagat rains dumped 201.7 millimeters (mm) of rain in just five hours that day, almost half of the rainfall Tropical Storm Ondoy dumped in the nation’s capital region in 2009 (about 455 mm of rain over 24 hours).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/21/opinion/columns/time-to-review-lgu-class-suspension-protocols/2409389

[2026-08-21 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Once-dominant SEC desperate to end 3-year championship drought

Snippet: Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs against Alabama during the second half of a Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sec-season-preview-3a27e3d5789ec904c6328a1af5215dbf

[2026-08-20 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Somalia has a hunger crisis again but World Food Program has far less resources, its chief tells AP

Snippet: Somali women displaced by drought sit at Feynuus Nutrition Centre on the outskirts of the capital, Mogadishu, Somalia Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hunger-food-aid-somalia-africa-wfp-bdc6a4432a2e9d40c5eb4b63b61d0090

[2026-08-20 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain records nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths since June 1st

Snippet: Spain registered nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths from June 1 to August 19th, the highest amount during this period since 2022, according to figures from the public Carlos III Health Institute consulted by AFP Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260820/spain-records-nearly-4500-heat-related-deaths-since-june-1st

[2026-08-20 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tunisians to protest in capital Tunis over extreme heat and water shortages

Snippet: Protesters hold signs with messages that read: “Free the prisoners, No one is happy except President Saied and Where is development? Where is freedom? You have destroyed our purchasing power”, during a demonstration against President Kais Saied in downtown Tunis, Tunisia, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ons Abid)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tunisia-protest-saied-heat-water-6dc88797e0e8b8ea5a82a71a42538c9e

[2026-08-20 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cogger in hot water for high tackle

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/cogger-in-hot-water-for-high-tackle-20260820-p60q84.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Neneng downgraded to LPA, exits PAR; southwest monsoon weakens

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-neneng-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-20-2026-5pm/

[2026-08-20 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Morning rain delays England's reply to Pakistan's 171 all out on Day 2 of first test

Snippet: England’s Josh Tongue celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Ali Usman on day one of the first Rothesay Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/england-pakistan-1st-test-headingley-d8befd82d03f04549a4ed58f45a462c8

[2026-08-20 20:45 UTC+10:00] [England v Pakistan 2026] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England v Pakistan: first Test, day two start delayed by rain – live

Snippet: 🏏 Updates from Headingley; play starts 11am BST 🏏 Day one report | Sign up for the Spin | Mail Jim

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/aug/20/england-v-pakistan-first-test-day-two-live

[2026-08-20 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Honduras places 80% of country on El Niño drought alert

Snippet: The Honduran government has placed 80 percent of the country, including the capital, on drought alert as El Niño scorches harvests and causes livestock to die of thirst. The El Niño weather pattern warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, triggering worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure and rainfall patterns, and causing warmer overall global temperatures.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/videos/watch-honduras-places-80-of-country-on-el-nio-drought-alert/2409024

[2026-08-20 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Domestic helper arrested after 1-year-old girl suffers burns in Hong Kong

Snippet: Source says the helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but the child’s mother called the account a lie

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364682/domestic-helper-arrested-after-1-year-old-girl-suffers-burns-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 18:56 UTC+10:00] [child neglect] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Domestic helper arrested after 1-year-old girl suffers burns in Hong Kong

Snippet: Source says the helper claimed the girl put her hand into a sink before she could test the water temperature, but the child’s mother called the account a lie

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364682/domestic-helper-arrested-after-1-year-old-girl-suffers-burns-hong-kong

[2026-08-20 18:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat to return next week after brief reprieve

Snippet: High temperatures that relented over the past couple of weeks are expected to return, according to the state-run weather agency.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847253

[2026-08-20 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Woman dies, at least 2 injured in severe storms in Germany

Snippet: A thundercloud is moving over Lich in the Giessen district of central Hesse, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Alexander Wolf/onw-images/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-weather-tornado-dead-injuries-40f057a1faff2ad0a4428a54f95fa44c

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

Source: CNBC

Title: Singapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs

Snippet: Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is on a hot streak in India, where three of its portfolio companies have gained more than 30% after market debuts this week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/singapore-temasek-india-foreign-shiprocket-milky-mist.html

[2026-08-20 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Historic boat from Serbia's turbulent past resurfaces in Sava River

Snippet: A historic steam tugboat known as The Slovenian has emerged from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, as prolonged heat and drought cause Europe’s rivers to reach record-low levels (AP video shot by: Marko Drobnjakovic).

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/serbia-rivers-drought-boat-heat-a6ea3fdba13e77674c79eb4032910103

[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Allotments] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Watermelons in Bristol: how UK heatwaves are affecting growers

Snippet: Most allotment holders say the heat has meant more work for smaller crops, although some have found a silver lining

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/20/watermelons-in-bristol-how-uk-heatwaves-are-affecting-growers

[2026-08-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Extreme weather] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From bone-dry to soaked to the bone, welcome to the age of climate whiplash | Aditya Chakrabortty

Snippet: This punishingly hot and dry summer will probably be followed by another wet winter. But it’s nothing compared with what Britain will endure in years to come

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/20/hot-summer-wet-winter-welcome-to-the-age-of-climate-whiplash

[2026-08-20 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Champagne producers rush to harvest grapes as record heat and drought hit France

Snippet: Champagne producers are racing to pick their grapes as the region’s earliest harvest on record gets underway, after extreme heat and drought accelerated ripening, leaving growers a narrow window to preserve the quality of the region’s world-famous sparkling wine. (AP video shot by: Nicolas Garriga)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/champagne-record-early-harvest-heat-drought-4d639c52469a5a6e36e4940b834a8ba9

[2026-08-20 13:42 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

Snippet: GREAT WALTHAM, ENGLAND – With Britain about to record its hottest summer yet, Sam Squier’s nearly 81-hectare beef farm in southeastern England stands out as a lush, green oasis surrounded by scorched brown fields.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/20/sustainability/europe-heat-climate-resilient-farming/

[2026-08-20 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lewandowski, Dithejane score goals, Fire beats Orlando City 2-1 for 3rd win in a row

Snippet: ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored on a penalty kick, Puso Dithejane added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 2-1 on Wednesday in a game delayed about 90 minutes by inclement weather.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fire-orlando-score-3e1e7954e8c3bf8406b5e85634423021

[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 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up

Snippet: HONOLULU, Hawaii — A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii's Big Island was among the two who died as Hurricane Lala's wind and rain lashed the islands over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/americas-emea/former-teacher-93-among-the-deaths-blamed-on-storm-as-hawaii-residents-struggle-to-clean-up/2408895

[2026-08-20 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Food] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fish for dinner? Follow Josh Niland's hot tips

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/fish-for-dinner-follow-josh-nilands-hot-tips-20260820-p60q2g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset

Snippet: CINCINNATI — Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/sports/top-seed-zverev-bundled-out-by-paul-in-rain-hit-cincinnati-upset/2408887

[2026-08-20 10:48 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat ‘bomb’

Snippet: ONNA, OKINAWA PREF. – From “heat wave simulators” to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Okinawa Prefecture, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/20/climate-change/japan-climate-change-okinawa-coral-protection/

[2026-08-20 10:19 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Like a seagull in a stiff breeze’: what it’s like flying into Wellington, the world’s windiest city

Snippet: Anyone who has frequently landed in New Zealand’s capital has a hair-raising story to tell, and this year’s ‘super’ El Niño could only intensify the winds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/weather-el-nino-nz-wellington-worlds-windiest-city

[2026-08-20 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding

Snippet: Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large swathes of the UK on Thursday, bringing the threat of flooding and travel disruption.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cevm32j9pp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'

Snippet: Esther and Nick Cochrane have spotted the business opportunity in promoting Scotland's cooler climate

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74gp1024lpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 08:20 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Monsoon rain starts easing; Tropical Depression Neneng nears Taiwan

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-neneng-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-20-2026-5am/

[2026-08-20 05:55 UTC+10:00] [England v Pakistan 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Root and Robinson evoke Headingley history to help England boss opening day | Taha Hashim

Snippet: Returning captain and out-of-the-cold seamer flatten Pakistan on ground where five years ago they produced rare point of pre-Bazball light

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/19/cricket-joe-root-ollie-robinson-evoke-headingley-history-help-england-boss-opening-day-first-test-against-pakistan

[2026-08-20 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: OnlyFans star Sophie Rain celebrates after pol who pitched 50% ‘Sin Tax’ loses Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/100m-onlyfans-star-sophie-rain-celebrates-after-florida-sin-tax-candidate-dealt-massive-loss-in-governors-race/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Brandi Glanville plays coy about ‘hot’ flings with Ryan Seacrest and Matt LeBlanc

Snippet: Brandi Glanville is proud of her roster.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/19/celebrity-news/brandi-glanville-plays-coy-about-hot-flings-with-ryan-seacrest-and-matt-leblanc/

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

Source: BBC News

Title: 81-year-old confesses to German cold case murder of US tourist in 1994

Snippet: Amy Lopez, 24, from Texas was last seen alive on her way to a historic fortress in Koblenz almost 32 years ago

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq89n5j9npdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 04:17 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: France’s big climate problem: The budget crunch

Snippet: PARIS — After a summer of extreme, climate change-driven heat, France must spend billions of euros to help the country rebuild and ensure it is better prepared the next time the mercury rises and records fall.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-climate-change-problem-budget/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-20 03:30 UTC+10:00] [Nevada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Human remains again found at Lake Mead as water levels drop amid drought

Snippet: Discovery marks latest grim finding in lake as water levels in crucial reservoir outside Las Vegas continue to decline

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/lake-mead-human-remains

[2026-08-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised

Snippet: A much higher number of elderly people than previously expected are at high risk of illness or death from extreme heat as temperatures climb under the effects of climate change, scientists have discovered.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/why-extreme-heat-is-much-more-dangerous-for-the-elderly-than-we-realised

[2026-08-20 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Miami hits 100 degrees — tying hottest temperature ever, set in 1942

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/miami-hits-100-degrees-tying-hottest-temperature-ever/

[2026-08-20 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: How satellite technology can help Europe battle wildfires

Snippet: BRUSSELS — In Europe's fight against wildfires, eyes are turning toward the sky: not just looking for rain or water-dropping Canadair planes, but also for ways to exploit new satellite capabilities to help contain or even prevent new blazes.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-turns-satellites-technology-battle-wildfires/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-20 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7,300 excess deaths and counting as France battles historically hot summer

Snippet: The country has endured a record 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, a new analysis shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364605/7300-excess-deaths-and-counting-france-battles-historically-hot-summer?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 01:46 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7,300 excess deaths and counting as France battles historically hot summer

Snippet: The country has endured a record 52 days of heatwaves since mid-June, a new analysis shows

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364605/7300-excess-deaths-and-counting-france-battles-historically-hot-summer

[2026-08-19 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Tropical depression outside PAR turns into storm 'Saudel'

Snippet: A tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has developed into a tropical storm. The storm is named "Saudel." (Sow-del) It was about three-thousand kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao as of this afternoon, according to PAGASA. The weather bureau says the storm was almost stationary.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/videos/breaking-tropical-depression-outside-par-turns-into-storm-saudel/2408560

[2026-08-19 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Deranged mom filmed herself pouring hot wax on her kids and starting fire in kitchen

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/florida-mom-filmed-herself-pouring-hot-wax-on-kids-and-starting-fire/

[2026-08-19 22:35 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Neneng slightly weakens but continues to enhance monsoon

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-neneng-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-19-2026-5pm/

[2026-08-19 22:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo looking to snap winless drought as playoffs wind down

Snippet: Going up against elite fields in the two remaining tournaments of the annual PGA Tour playoffs, South Korean veteran Kim Si-woo knows his time is running out to pick up a win in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845927

[2026-08-19 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: No. 4 Notre Dame begins 2026 still looking to end national title drought

Snippet: Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman shakes hands with his players as they come off the field after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/notre-dame-fighting-irish-0727a64e6e1c3e5db5f89878ddd90f43