[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350892/hong-kong-braces-9-degree-temperature-drop-thunderstorms-later-week

[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China worker gains envy after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash subsidies

Snippet: Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350308/china-worker-gains-envy-after-winning-7-day-rain-leave-boss-also-offers-cash-subsidies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China worker gains envy after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash subsidies

Snippet: Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350308/china-worker-gains-envy-after-winning-7-day-rain-leave-boss-also-offers-cash-subsidies

[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How education’s decline is corroding a pillar of the left’s power

Snippet: Beneath the weather of the daily headlines, slow tectonic shifts are changing America’s political landscape.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/opinion/how-educations-decline-corrodes-a-pillar-of-the-lefts-power/

[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Husband whose wife vanished years ago now cuffed in separate cold case – authorities say his past was deadly

Snippet: A man whose wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances years ago is now accused of a decades-old New Jersey murder that investigators say he once confessed to, according to court documents.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/husband-whose-wife-vanished-years-ago-now-cuffed-in-separate-cold-case-authorities-say-his-past-was-deadly/

[2026-04-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chung Hyeon ends 3-month Challenger drought with opening win

Snippet: Tennis player Chung Hyeon (No. 644) advanced to the second round of the 2026 Gwangju Open International Men's Challenger Tour Tennis Tournament after securing his first ATP Challenger main-draw victory in about three months.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722383

[2026-04-21 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia's Tuapse Refinery Attacked 2nd Time In Days, While Battling Oil Spill Into Black Sea

Snippet: There's been yet another major attack on Russia's major Black Sea energy hub and port of Tuapse, after just a few days prior a drone wave had unleashed a fire so big it cold be seen from space, given the over 100-mile smoke plume that had spread over the Black Sea.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/russias-tuapse-refinery-attacked-2nd-time-days-while-battling-oil-spill-black-sea

[2026-04-21 16:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Hail storms top insurance list for 2025 amid warning war will drive up repair costs

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/extreme-weather-pushed-up-national-insurance-bill-again-in-2025-insurance-council-of-australia-queensland-news/c915257f-ea69-43a8-8306-3691b950e42c

[2026-04-21 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub

Snippet: Morbi, India – For seven years, Pradeep Kumar would walk into the ceramics factory in western India at 9am, load raw materials – clay, quartz and sand – into the kiln, and spend the day around the heat and dust of the furnaces.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/iran-war-forces-job-losses-reverse-migration-in-indias-ceramic-hub

[2026-04-21 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Expert urges U.S. to scrap denuclearization focus, seek 'cold peace' with N. Korea

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A prominent American expert has urged the United States to abandon its longstanding but unsuccessful focus on North Korea's denuclearization and shift toward "immediate" goals, including arms control, stressing that Pyongyang's nuclear disarmament is "unattainable for now."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421006400315

[2026-04-21 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Adam Liaw’s stir-fried pork and kimchi with boiled tofu

Snippet: The heat of the kimchi and gochujang is offset by the clean flavour of tofu, which is simmered until tender and full of flavour.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/adam-liaw-s-stir-fried-pork-and-kimchi-with-boiled-tofu-20260421-p5zprq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 13:35 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Snippet: Wellington residents have shared stories of surviving landslides and rising flood waters caused by severe storm

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/weather/2026/apr/21/wellington-floods-new-zealand-man-missing-record-rain

[2026-04-21 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Last chance for answers as police admit error in search for Nannup Four

Snippet: Chantelle McDougall, daughter Leela McDougall, 6, internet cult leader Simon Kadwell, and lodger Tony Popic have all been missing for more than 10 years. (Supplied: McDougall family)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/wa-police-error-search-nannup-four-cold-case-mystery/106582654

[2026-04-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Who’s really putting the heat on the budget bottom line? | Fiona Katauskas

Snippet: It’s not just the inflation dragon who’s fired up

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/apr/21/whos-really-putting-the-heat-on-the-budget-bottom-line

[2026-04-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Afghanistan feels heat of Iran war as Taliban official says attacks on Gulf 'unfair' | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/21/afghanistan-feels-heat-of-iran-war-as-taliban-official-says-attacks-on-gulf-unfair/

[2026-04-21 11:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BTS stays among top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100

Snippet: BTS is spending its fourth week on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 10 with “Swim,” according to the chart preview published Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721870

[2026-04-21 11:38 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Bureau investigating if Bunbury wild weather was a tornado

Snippet: The Bureau of Meteorology is investigating whether Bunbury experienced a tornado early Tuesday morning after wind gusts equivalent to a category 2 cyclone were recorded in the state’s South West.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/bureau-investigating-if-bunbury-wild-weather-was-a-tornado-20260421-p5zppz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Homes damaged, roof ripped off as possible tornado strikes WA's South West

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/possible-tornado-or-microburst-causes-damage-in-bunbury/106587242

[2026-04-21 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS' 'Swim' ranks No. 10 on Billboard singles chart

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS placed at No. 10 on the Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart with "Swim" in its fourth week on the chart after debuting at No. 1.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421001000315

[2026-04-21 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Easterlies to bring warm, humid weather in Metro Manila, parts of PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The weather system - the easterlies – has resurfaced and is expected to bring warm and humid weather over Metro Manila and most parts of the country over the next three days, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/news/easterlies-to-bring-warm-humid-weather-in-metro-manila-parts-of-ph/2324440

[2026-04-21 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Raptors' Immanuel Quickley misses 2nd straight playoff game due to hamstring strain

Snippet: Toronto Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley (5) drives past Miami Heat’s Kasparas Jakucionis (25) during the first period of an NHL game in Ottawa, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/raptors-quickley-nba-playoffs-cavaliers-526b1292ae13a6a9836c1e61e4695895

[2026-04-21 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Residents urged to stay in as burnt battery product may react with forecast rain

Snippet: Locals have been asked to stay inside and avoid the recycling facility in case rain reacts with burnt waste. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/maddington-locals-warned-as-burnt-battery-product-may-react-rain/106583322

[2026-04-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Gov’t troops sent to Maguindanao ‘hot spots’ ahead of BARMM polls

Snippet: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Security forces have been deployed across conflict-prone areas in Maguindanao and nearby provinces ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) first parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/473044/govt-troops-sent-to-maguindanao-hot-spots-ahead-of-barmm-polls/

[2026-04-21 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bikini-clad Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman soak up the sun during Mexico getaway

Snippet: Kaia Gerber and her boyfriend Lewis Pullman turned up the heat during a Mexico getaway.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/20/celebrity-news/kaia-gerber-and-lewis-pullman-soak-up-the-sun-during-mexico-getaway/

[2026-04-21 06:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Heat-safe rentals pushed to protect from quiet killer

Snippet: April 21, 2026 06:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/heat-safe-rentals-pushed-to-protect-from-quiet-killer/

[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Robust economic performance in 2025

Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL’s) ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developments, as well as the adverse weather conditions and natural disasters experienced towards the latter part of 2025, domestic economic activity demonstrated resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/21/breaking-news/982835/robust-economic-performance-in-2025/

[2026-04-21 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Bulgaria is not going ‘pro-Russia’ – the EU is just paranoid

Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638781-bulgaria-not-pro-russian/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-21 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Episode 1 Recap: Pregnant Pause

Snippet: “The beginning of a story, when you start to read it, is like a first date. You hope that from the opening lines, the magic will happen, and that you will sink into the narrative like a hot bath, giving yourself over entirely. That’s what you want: for the author to come right up to you in the dark of your twisted mind and kiss you on the throat.”

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/20/margos-got-money-troubles-episode-1-recap/

[2026-04-21 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Hot air balloon with 13 people safely sticks the landing in a California yard

Snippet: TEMECULA, Calif. (AP) — A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard — a balloon with 13 people.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-hot-air-balloon-yard-f038c509f8f84542052dd6d544517368

[2026-04-21 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Diego named one of the best cities for college graduates in 2026 despite brutal housing market

Snippet: California’s two biggest cities got the cold shoulder in a new ranking of the best places for fresh-faced college graduates to launch their careers — while another SoCal city stole the spotlight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/lifestyle/san-diego-named-one-of-the-best-cities-for-college-graduates-2026/

[2026-04-21 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Where is Sunny Hostin? ‘The View’ Co-Host Missing From The Start of Today’s Episode

Snippet: The View‘s Hot Topics Table was missing a co-host this morning.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/20/where-is-sunny-hostin-the-view-co-host-missing-todays-episode/

[2026-04-21 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kids are so obsessed with squishy $5 NeeDoh toys that they’re being resold on eBay for $500

Snippet: Eat your plushy heart out, Labubu — there’s a new hot toy in town.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/lifestyle/what-are-needohs-5-toy-being-resold-for-500-on-ebay/

[2026-04-20 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: P299M in grocery boxes delivered to Brice Hernandez — prosecution witness

Snippet: Prosecution witness Monica Louis Ocampo-Santos told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday that P299 million in cold cash, placed in boxes, was delivered in 2025 to Brice Hernandez (seen here in the video), a former assistant district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways' Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/videos/watch-p299m-in-grocery-boxes-delivered-to-brice-hernandez-prosecution-witness/2323856

[2026-04-20 21:27 UTC+10:00] [Erling Haaland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Haaland keeps his cool and turns up heat on Arsenal as Gabriel loses his head

Snippet: Erling Haaland scored a winner and refused to take a dive but could not resist a little dig at the fading Gunners

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/20/erling-haaland-manchester-city-arsenal-premier-league-title-race

[2026-04-20 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warnings

Snippet: A powerful and shallow 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast, triggering a tsunami at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/weather/powerful-75-magnitude-quake-hits-northern-japan-triggers-tsunami-warnings

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Prospect of wet track no concern for David Hayes as Ka Ying Rising bids for 20th straight win

Snippet: Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350698/prospect-wet-track-no-concern-david-hayes-ka-ying-rising-bids-20th-straight-win?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Queen Mother Memorial Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Prospect of wet track no concern for David Hayes as Ka Ying Rising bids for 20th straight win

Snippet: Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3350698/prospect-wet-track-no-concern-david-hayes-ka-ying-rising-bids-20th-straight-win

[2026-04-20 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

Snippet: New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country’s North Island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/20/breaking-news/982423/new-zealand-declares-state-of-emergency-in-wellington-as-floods-hit/

[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Red Metal strikes fertile system in WA Paterson Province

Snippet: Red Metal has burst into 2026 with a technically encouraging maiden drilling campaign at its Pulkarrimarra copper gold project in Western Australia’s red-hot Paterson Province.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/red-metal-strikes-fertile-system-in-wa-paterson-province-20260420-p5zpiv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

Snippet: New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly75d9zvj3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-20 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Snippet: Wellington had received 77mm of rain ‌in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350675/new-zealand-declares-emergency-wellington-record-rainfall-triggers-flash-floods?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 14:26 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Snippet: Wellington had received 77mm of rain ‌in less than an hour, its heaviest rainfall on record

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350675/new-zealand-declares-emergency-wellington-record-rainfall-triggers-flash-floods

[2026-04-20 14:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Brace for sharp temperature drop Tuesday, as record-late cold wave advisory issued

Snippet: From record heat to cold wave, back-to-back extremes hit S. Korea this spring

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721090

[2026-04-20 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wild video captures hot air balloon with 13 aboard making emergency landing in California backyard

Snippet: Wild video captured a hot air balloon packed with passengers making an emergency landing in a leafy California backyard — leaving the homeowner completely gobsmacked.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/wild-video-captures-packed-hot-air-balloon-making-emergency-landing-in-california-backyard/

[2026-04-20 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Red-hot Ben Rice continues to impress in rare chance as Yankees’ leadoff hitter

Snippet: A different lineup — Giancarlo Stanton received a day off after starting six days in a row and Paul Goldschmidt started against a lefty as Ben Rice got a turn at DH — had a different leadoff hitter.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/sports/ben-rice-continues-to-impress-in-rare-chance-as-yankees-leadoff-hitter/

[2026-04-20 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Red-hot golfer Green blazes to third LA Championship triumph

Snippet: Hannah Green has continued her excellent run of form, winning the LPGA LA Championship in a play-off. (AP: Jessie Alcheh)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/red-hot-green-blazes-to-third-la-championship-triumph/106583240

[2026-04-20 11:22 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: LensCulture portrait awards 2026 – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenLoving in DangerSingle winner first place.Photograph: Asafe GhalibShareView image in fullscreenWall of WigsJurors’ pick.Photograph: Tamar ShemeshShareView image in fullscreenTrustFinalist.Photograph: Liana KollShareView image in fullscreenHeirdomJurors’ pick.Photograph: Sasha MaslovShareView image in fullscreenTracing the cold veinJurors’ pick.Photograph: Will WarasilaShareView image in fullscreenJacqueline and PhilippeFinalist.Photograph: Michiru NakayamaShareView image in fullscreenYumaSingle winner second place.Photograph: James Clifford KentShareView image in fullscreenThe Boys.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/20/lensculture-portrait-awards-2026-in-pictures

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis

Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns strong El Nino this year may worsen global fossil fuel crisis

Snippet: National Climate Centre says higher temperatures and extreme weather could create ‘damaging loop’ that hits the climate and the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350622/china-warns-strong-el-nino-year-may-worsen-global-fossil-fuel-crisis

[2026-04-20 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Jollibee Foods of Philippines acquires Korean hot pot chain operator All Day Fresh for 130 bln won

Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, said Monday it has acquired a 100 percent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420001800320