[2026-08-06 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case

Snippet: August 6, 2026 06:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stranger-things-aussie-helps-crack-cosmic-cold-case/

[2026-08-06 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Maymay makes landfall in Ilocos Sur

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-maymay-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-6-2026-2am/

[2026-08-06 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pistachio prices skyrocket after California crop disaster

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/business/pistachio-prices-rise-after-california-heat-destroys-crops/

[2026-08-06 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Snippet: Many of Iraq’s public employees reportedly have not received their July salaries as the country struggles to weather an ongoing oil export crisis caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Arab media reports this week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904695

[2026-08-06 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMB blasts fast-fading Converge

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer rode on the trio of George King, Don Trollano and Marcio Lassiter’s hot shooting in the third canto as the Beermen clobbered the fast-fasing Converge FiberXers, 126-114 in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Wednesday night at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/06/sports/smb-blasts-fast-fading-converge/2399265

[2026-08-06 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Temperatures hit record highs in Slovakia and Austria

Snippet: A man splashes water on a horse to cool it off next to a bank of sand on the Danube River, as usually submerged areas are exposed due to extreme low levels of the water following an extended period of drought in Roseti, Romania, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-slovakia-austria-heat-record-temperatures-b65c430c7880f03aa1c2b0517df0d46f

[2026-08-06 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought

Snippet: Puerto Rico has announced it will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the United States territory with no relief in sight.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/puerto-rican-cities-hit-with-water-rationing-measures-during-record-drought

[2026-08-06 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: FAFO: Democrat Candidate Threatening Beachgoers Gets Knocked Out Cold On Beach

Snippet: A Democrat hopeful gunning for a seat in Congress is sitting behind bars on $1 million bail after police described a chaotic beachside confrontation on Maui that involved a knife, repeated threats, and the candidate left unconscious in the sand.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/fafo-democrat-candidate-threatening-beachgoers-gets-knocked-out-cold-beach

[2026-08-06 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: New Man City coach Maresca appreciates players' effort in his 1st win

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- New Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca thanked his players for their hard work on this hot Wednesday night in Seoul, as they awarded him his first victory with the Premier League club with a 3-1 preseason victory over a team of South Korean league All-Stars.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805010300315

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

Source: AP News

Title: This Date in Baseball - Tony Gwynn becomes the 22nd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits

Snippet: 1908 — John Lush threw a six-inning, rain-shortened no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0. It was Lush’s second no-hitter against the Dodgers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-tony-gwynn-scott-hatteberg-texas-rangers-los-angeles-dodgers-6a87bb53811e33e4d29d6fd4d8659690

[2026-08-05 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Record-breaking heat, absence of stars lead to small crowd in Man City match in Seoul

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- A combination of record-breaking heat wave and notable absences conspired to keep fans away for Manchester City's preseason friendly match in Seoul on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805010200315

[2026-08-05 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. Awoman taking shelterin a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eatdog meatto promote stamina.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/record-heat-wave-impacts-people-and-animals-in-japan-and-korean-peninsula/2399118

[2026-08-05 23:13 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Summer heat and a Bangladeshi jute market: photos of the day – Wednesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineA logistics warehouse ablaze after a Russian missile strikePhotograph: Kostiantyn Liberov/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenKyiv, UkraineSmoke hangs over the outskirts of the city after a Russian missile bombardmentPhotograph: Kostiantyn Liberov/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenSeoul, South KoreaTourists in traditional hanbok attire seek relief from the summer heat as they stroll through the grounds of Gyeongbokgung PalacePhotograph: Hwawon Lee/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenLanton, FranceMotorists drive past homes destroyed and woodland burnt in the Gironde wildfirePhotograph: Christophe Archambault/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/aug/05/summer-heat-and-bangladeshi-jute-market-photos-of-the-day-wednesday

[2026-08-05 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as drought worsens

Snippet: Bryan Pérez hauls a five-gallon water jug to his apartment in the Villa Kennedy public housing complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Danica Coto, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-water-rationing-drought-shortage-901a4855761bb0ad188230960be25d73

[2026-08-05 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader

Snippet: Zack Polanski has accused Labour of a "dereliction of duty" in the face of this summer's heatwaves, as he urged Andy Burnham to take further action in response to recent wildfires and droughts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg9jnqd3pgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-05 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue

Snippet: Many of Iraq’s public employees reportedly have not received their July salaries as the country struggles to weather an ongoing oil export crisis caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Arab media reports this week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904662

[2026-08-05 22:01 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert

Snippet: Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40C

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/05/italy-heatwave-major-cities-highest-heat-alert

[2026-08-05 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why extreme heat can force airlines to leave passengers behind

Snippet: A jet takes flight as heat ripples radiate from the runway at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, on July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/extreme-heat-airplanes-takeoff-flights-1bf75210f0756fb342960d4e3489f550

[2026-08-05 20:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat-related death toll rises to 21 amid serious heat wave

Snippet: A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense heat, health authorities said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832161

[2026-08-05 20:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Maymay landfall possible in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, or La Union

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

[2026-08-05 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Korean Peninsula and Japan bake under record heat wave

Snippet: Visitors hold umbrellas to avoid sunshine at the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/heat-wave-asia-korea-japan-lions-8ad08f68ed6da7ff30d346323816e1b9

[2026-08-05 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: You'll Never Guess Which Nation Drinks The Most Tea Or Coffee

Snippet: With a global market valued at more than $300 billion in 2026, tea is said to be the second most consumed hot beverage in the world.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/youll-never-guess-which-nation-drinks-most-tea-or-coffee

[2026-08-05 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MMDA suspends number coding due to bad weather

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the suspension of the number coding scheme on Wednesday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to inclement weather.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/mmda-suspends-number-coding-due-to-bad-weather/2398750

[2026-08-05 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heat-related death toll rises to 21 amid serious heat wave

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense heat, health authorities said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805009700315

[2026-08-05 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather

Snippet: Experts said the the UK's cereals and oilseed harvest could be the worst since records began in 1984.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gwv9590xeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s delivery workers press on despite fierce heatwave in the country | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Some areas in Japan recorded temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in recent weeks, prompting use of new designation ‘cruelly hot day’.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3363038/japans-delivery-workers-press-despite-fierce-heatwave-country

[2026-08-05 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Talked about the weather’: Bleijie bats away questions about Rinehart meetings

Snippet: Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has batted away questions about his meetings with Australia’s richest woman, stating the pair spoke about the weather, while insisting his government alone made decisions, “not billionaires”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/queensland/talked-about-the-weather-bleijie-bats-away-questions-about-rinehart-meetings-20260805-p60ln6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy

Snippet: The drought in Europe is so severe that it is jeopardizing countries' economic growth and forcing them to take extreme measures like blowing up riverbeds.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/drought-rhine-danube-water-levels-economy.html

[2026-08-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Science and nature books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Ghost of the Mountains by Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi review – the secrets of the snow leopard

Snippet: An Indian mountaineer follows in the footsteps of explorers and conservationists in search of an enigmatic animal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/05/the-ghost-of-the-mountains-by-kulbhushansingh-suryawanshi-review-the-secrets-of-the-snow-leopard

[2026-08-05 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: World War II Nazi ships appear as Danube river dries up

Snippet: In the middle of the Danube river separating Serbia and Romania, a rusty hull is visible along with a broken mast.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/danube-river-drought-reveals-ships-woolly-mammoth-energy-fears/106999692

[2026-08-05 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Maymay to trigger torrential rain in La Union, Benguet

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-maymay-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-5-2026-11am/

[2026-08-05 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heat

Snippet: Japanese firm Trusco Nakayama sells human-sized cooling booths to help outdoor workers and venues battle dangerous summer heatwaves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3363006/japanese-firm-sells-human-sized-refrigerators-beat-extreme-summer-heat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-05 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heat

Snippet: Japanese firm Trusco Nakayama sells human-sized cooling booths to help outdoor workers and venues battle dangerous summer heatwaves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3363006/japanese-firm-sells-human-sized-refrigerators-beat-extreme-summer-heat

[2026-08-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Murderous heat, an endangered food supply, decimated landscapes: embrace the Mediterranean life | George Monbiot

Snippet: As climate disaster stares us in the face, the radical right says ‘Embrace the Mediterranean life’. Embrace death, more like it

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/05/murderous-heat-climate-disaster-mediterranean-life-radical-right

[2026-08-05 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Drones, chilled-water trucks join Korea’s fight against extreme heat

Snippet: Temperatures have neared or exceeded 40 degrees Celsius across South Korea, prompting local governments to send drones over farmland and refrigerated trucks through city streets to protect residents from the prolonged heat wave.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831727

[2026-08-05 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 10 baseball games canceled due to extreme heat

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- All 10 professional baseball games scheduled for the next two evenings have been canceled due to extreme heat that has gripped the nation.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805006000315

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I just want to find them’: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmir’s mountain communities

Snippet: Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestock

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/kashmir-deadly-cloudbursts-devastate-mountain-communities-erratic-weather-climate-change

[2026-08-05 13:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat disrupts Korean baseball as players, fans struggle through record heat wave

Snippet: Two games canceled before start time, while fan collapse halts play at another amid scorching heat

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831686

[2026-08-05 13:27 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street

Snippet: Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/new-zealand-capital-rare-snow-wellington-dunedin-ski-down-worlds-steepest-street

[2026-08-05 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 43% of greater Seoul area placed under serious heat wave warnings

Snippet: The state weather agency issued additional serious heat wave warnings in the greater Seoul area Wednesday, placing 43 percent of the region under the highest alert level.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831644

[2026-08-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 43 pct of greater Seoul area placed under serious heat wave warnings

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency issued additional serious heat wave warnings in the greater Seoul area Wednesday, placing 43 percent of the region under the highest alert level.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805003900315

[2026-08-05 12:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Too hot to walk? This app knows where the shade is

Snippet: Developed by SNU student frustrated by summer commute, new shade-finding map app gains traction as Korea endures record-breaking heat

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831614

[2026-08-05 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malacañang calls reports on Dela Rosa’s arrest 'diversionary tactic' to take away heat from Sara

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said the reported arrest of fugitive senator Bato Dela Rosa was used by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte as a "diversionary tactic" to “bury” the Commission on Audit’s finding about her confidential funds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/news/malacaang-calls-reports-on-dela-rosas-arrest-diversionary-tactic-to-take-away-heat-from-sara/2398587

[2026-08-05 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Greater Seoul nears 40 C under highest-level heat warning

Snippet: Temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius in Wednesday's forecast for the Greater Seoul region, where South Korea's highest heat warning remains in effect.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831519

[2026-08-05 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: This year's July temperatures 3rd highest on record

Snippet: Temperatures for July this year were the third highest on record at an average of 26.8 C nationwide, the state weather agency said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831496

[2026-08-05 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: This year's July temperatures 3rd highest on record

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures for July this year were the third highest on record at an average of 26.8 C nationwide, the state weather agency said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805003300315

[2026-08-05 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

Snippet: Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world's oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10831483

[2026-08-05 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'

Snippet: "Profits of war" leads the Guardian as it says oil companies have made $90bn from the price surge over the Iran war. An environmental NGO quoted in the paper accuses them of "cashing in on human misery" as a "climate crisis engulfs Europe." Elsewhere, the paper's home affairs editor points out that the electronic tags that will be used to monitor offenders' early release from prison are "failing to alert the authorities of potential breaches", according to a watchdog.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx8484plwzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: New York Post

Title: LA County landlords must keep rentals below a certain temperature starting in 2027

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/new-rule-says-la-county-landlords-must-keep-rentals-below-a-certain-temperature/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s new sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong is drawing global interest

Snippet: Arriving hot on the heels of the city’s landmark China government bond futures rollout, the latest tranche reinforces Hong Kong's role as a super-connector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3362961/why-chinas-new-sovereign-bond-sale-hong-kong-drawing-global-interest