[2026-08-18 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says

Snippet: SEW said issues were a result of prolonged hot weather, high demand, recent pipe bursts, and overnight power issues

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xnkyg9rq7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Human remains found on remote property, two charged over cold case

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/human-remains-found-on-remote-property-two-charged-over-cold-case-20260818-p60pgn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Gyeongsang reels after summer’s worth of rain in days

Snippet: Recovery efforts across southeastern Korea began Tuesday after record-breaking rainfall battered the region, and the hardest-hit cities struggle to return to some semblance of normalcy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844229

[2026-08-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this month

Snippet: Labour chief Chris Sun says authorities aim to adjust the system this month after it failed to trigger a higher alert during record-breaking temperatures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364388/hong-kong-aiming-revamp-heat-stress-warning-system-end-month?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Observatory] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this month

Snippet: Labour chief Chris Sun says authorities aim to adjust the system this month after it failed to trigger a higher alert during record-breaking temperatures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364388/hong-kong-aiming-revamp-heat-stress-warning-system-end-month

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Max Rocha’s recipes for confit trout salad and grilled courgette with apricot, stracciatella and roasted almonds

Snippet: Two Café Cecilia stalwarts that are just the thing for the summer heat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/18/confit-trout-salad-grilled-courgette-apricot-stracciatella-recipes-max-rocha

[2026-08-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Iraq’s ghost villages: Islamic State drove people away – now a new enemy is preventing their return

Snippet: Nearly a decade after fighting ended in northern Iraq, the climate crisis has brought extreme heat and a water shortage, making life almost impossible

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/18/northern-iraq-villages-islamic-state-climate-crisis

[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 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinee’s Minho to drop 2nd solo EP next month

Snippet: Minho of Shinee is set to release his second solo set, “Make it hot,” on Sept. 7, said SM Entertainment on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843970

[2026-08-18 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Baseball league adjusts starting times for games amid cooler conditions

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league announced Tuesday starting times for its games will move back to the previous slots with severe heat showing signs of abating nationwide.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818004900315

[2026-08-18 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BB Girls' Yuna becomes one-day weather forecaster

Snippet: Yuna of BB Girls made a surprise appearance as a weathercaster for a day, delivering the morning forecast on JTBC.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843867

[2026-08-18 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House cancels plenary session amid persistent inclement weather

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday canceled its scheduled plenary session for the day amid prevailing inclement weather.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/house-cancels-plenary-session-amid-persistent-inclement-weather/2407229

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Over 2,500 damage cases reported due to heavy rain in southeastern region

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- More than 2,500 damage cases have been reported due to record-breaking downpours in the southeastern region, authorities said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818002100315

[2026-08-18 10:37 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding

Snippet: More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/18/south-korea-rain-deadly-landslide-philippines-major-flooding

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK

Snippet: Wet weather is forecast for parts of the UK following a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and widespread drought.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cx2mzgv4vgjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-18 09:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Entire summer’s worth of rain fell on Geoje in just two days; recovery underway

Snippet: The torrential rain that battered Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province over the past two days was equivalent to what the region would normally receive over an entire summer, weather officials said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843455

[2026-08-18 09:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Luzon still faces moderate to intense monsoon rain; LPA may become Neneng

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/southwest-monsoon-lpa-update-pagasa-forecast-august-18-2026-5am/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Several Luzon areas, including NCR, under Red, Orange or Yellow rainfall alerts

Snippet: ODIONGAN, Romblon — Three provinces are now under a Red rainfall warning alert while several National Capital Region (NCR) cities are under Orange and Yellow warnings, according to the state weather bureau, Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/several-luzon-areas-including-ncr-under-red-orange-or-yellow-rainfall-alerts/2407195

[2026-08-18 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60

Snippet: ABC Health & Wellbeing

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-08-18/heat-stress-older-australians-new-global-research/107032860

[2026-08-18 08:34 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study

Snippet: Paris – The threat that rising temperatures fueled by climate change pose to the health of older people has been dramatically underestimated, according to a U.S. modelling study published Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/18/climate-change/elderly-risk-heat-study/

[2026-08-18 08:30 UTC+10:00] [Older people] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought

Snippet: Study finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/17/extreme-heat-more-dangerous-for-people-60-and-over-than-previously-thought

[2026-08-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Can this fancy new French spot compete in one of the city’s most flavourful suburbs?

Snippet: Walking down Victoria Avenue in Chatswood is nothing short of torturous when you’re hungry. In the space of five minutes, you’re hit with the sweet smell of frying garlic and sauteed onions; the warmth of toasted cumin; the white-hot tang of Sichuan pepper; the intensity of fresh chilli; the sweet musk of roast duck, and that tantalising cold batter-hits-hot-oil smell of fried chicken.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/can-this-fancy-new-french-spot-compete-in-one-of-the-city-s-most-flavourful-suburbs-20260814-p60odf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US warship loses power and toilets in South China Sea – CNN

Snippet: A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the Persian Gulf are facing similar conditions.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644341-us-ship-breakdown-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: A US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month, depriving its crew of hot meals, flushing toilets, and air conditioning, CNN has reported. The report comes as US sailors in the Persian Gulf are facing similar conditions.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644341-us-ship-breakdown-china/

[2026-08-18 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Metro Manila drenched by ‘Ondoy-like’ rains, over 200 mm falls in 5 hours

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila was hit by an intense, “Ondoy-like” downpour on Monday, with 201.7 millimeters (mm) of rain dumped over the capital in just five hours, quickly flooding several areas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/18/news/metro-manila-drenched-by-ondoy-like-rains-over-200-mm-falls-in-5-hours/2407103

[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 02:03 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 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pacific Airshow takes to the skies above the Gold Coast – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenThe air show features historical aircraft, military fighter jets and stunt planes against the Surfers Paradise skyline.ShareView image in fullscreenThe beach was filled with dedicated aviation enthusiasts, toddlers and everyone in between.ShareView image in fullscreenEveryone was looking up along Cavill Avenue for good reason.ShareView image in fullscreenSygourney Ball in theme and ready for a big day at the Pacific Airshow.ShareView image in fullscreenLast glints of sunlight before the weather closed in on Saturday afternoon.ShareView image in fullscreenMore

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/18/gold-coast-pacific-airshow-2026-pictures

[2026-08-18 00:51 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heat

Snippet: Deputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to halt global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewave

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/17/reform-uk-richard-tice-stop-tackling-climate-crisis-enjoy-heat

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) More than 800 mm of rain pummels Geoje, southeastern region; 1 killed in landslide

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in 3rd para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260817000952315

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

Source: AP News

Title: Thunderstorms and heavy rain threaten Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Snippet: Scott Conrad, left, Joseph Workman, second from left, Ronan Carey, in the boat, and Kesley Patterson use a kayak to transport items from their flooded homes in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/flooding-thunderstorms-midwest-indiana-e56886e1802ed6e8cc12617daba08e24

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?

Snippet: From viral candy wrappers to hot water routines, Western Gen Z appears obsessed with all things China. But is it true love?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364210/chinamaxxing-trend-really-about-china-or-gen-z-fleeing-western-fatigue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Black Myth: Wukong] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?

Snippet: From viral candy wrappers to hot water routines, Western Gen Z appears obsessed with all things China. But is it true love?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364210/chinamaxxing-trend-really-about-china-or-gen-z-fleeing-western-fatigue

[2026-08-17 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with Trump official impostor

Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK’s ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/british-prime-minister-burnham-white-house-impostor-223ca00d267768dfaa5315aa2f46c193

[2026-08-17 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Heavy rain at Ayala Bridge going to Central LRT Station

Snippet: Situation at Ayala Bridge toward Central LRT Station as of 7:10 p.m., as commuters brave heavy rains brought by inclement weather.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/videos/watch-heavy-rain-at-ayala-bridge-going-to-central-lrt-station/2406842

[2026-08-17 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate cancels impeachment trial on Tuesday due to bad weather

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has cancelled the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday due to the forecast of heavy rains and flooding associated with the southwest monsoon, Impeachment Clerk of Court Renato Bantug Jr. announced Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/news/senate-cancels-impeachment-trial-on-tuesday-due-to-bad-weather/2406839

[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 22:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial postponed again due to bad weather

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-postponed-bad-weather-august-18-2026/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: No oven required: Alexina Anatole’s quick and easy no-heat recipes

Snippet: Cucumber and avocado gazpacho and addictive carrots: when it’s too hot to cook, contrast, texture and seasoning bring dishes to life

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/17/no-heat-recipes-no-cooking-cucumber-avocado-gazpacho-addictive-carrots-alexina-anatole

[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 21:36 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Smith goes cold on Maroons job

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/smith-goes-cold-on-maroons-job-20260817-p60p6c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[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] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chris Carter is mistaken if he thinks more gore will bring The X-Files: I Want to Believe back to life

Snippet: The director’s cut includes a host more body parts but no more insight into the villains’ personalities. What could be a gothic masterstroke is turned into a dreary procedural in the snow

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/17/chris-carter-x-files-i-want-to-believe-directors-cut-critique-spoilers

[2026-08-17 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Classes suspended in Manila

Snippet: Commuters wait for their rides near Manila City Hall after Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the suspension of afternoon classes in public and private schools on Monday, August 17, 2026, due to the inclement weather. Schools were advised to shift to Alternative Delivery Mode.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/videos/watch-classes-suspended-in-manila/2406623

[2026-08-17 20:03 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management

Snippet: Nijmegen, Netherlands – On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn’t exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/08/17/sustainability/netherlands-drought-dutch-water-management/

[2026-08-17 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Manila’s España Blvd. flooded

Snippet: Floodwaters were knee-deep along España Boulevard in Sampaloc, Manila on Monday as heavy rain brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat continue to pound Metro Manila. Other parts of Manila were also under water.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/videos/watch-manilas-espaa-blvd-flooded/2406586

[2026-08-17 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

Snippet: Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364283/hong-kong-tourist-arrivals-3-july-bad-weather-curbs-mainland-growth?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 18:42 UTC+10:00] [Lions International Convention] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

Snippet: Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364283/hong-kong-tourist-arrivals-3-july-bad-weather-curbs-mainland-growth

[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