[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cold War Steve on … Don Quixote and Sancho Panza coming to save the World Cup

Snippet: The fifth in a special series of World Cup 2026-themed collages made for the Guardian by the celebrated satirist

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2026/jul/18/cold-war-steve-on-don-quixote-and-sancho-panza-coming-to-save-the-world-cup

[2026-07-18 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Son Heung-min nets 1st goal of MLS season

Snippet: Son Heung-min has ended his seasonlong goalless drought in Major League Soccer.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812354

[2026-07-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Son Heung-min nets 1st goal of MLS season

Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min has ended his seasonlong goalless drought in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260718001400315

[2026-07-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Nearly 200 mm of rain hits Seoul, surrounding regions; 540 cases of damage reported

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES slug, headline, lead; RECASTS throughout with updates)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260718000651320

[2026-07-18 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rescuers search for survivor after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Snippet: Rescuers stand by along the bridge as they prepare to conduct a search and rescue operation at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing on Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-landslide-chonqing-rain-270b9a953c7e9daa09ccc955bef34e5e

[2026-07-18 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

Snippet: UVALDE, Texas — First responders in storm-battered Texas again rushed to save people trapped in high waters Friday, as more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/world/americas-emea/texas-floods-have-left-high-waters-and-a-big-cleanup-job-after-hundreds-of-people-are-rescued/2386880

[2026-07-18 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul battered with heavy rains, key road closed

Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rains battered Seoul overnight, triggering flood warnings and advisories for many areas and leading to the closure of a key road running along an eastern stream amid forecasts that more rain will fall, though no casualties have been reported yet.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260718000600320

[2026-07-18 11:26 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: To stay cool, wear flowing robes and throw water around? Yes, says science.

Snippet: Long before air conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to beat the heat. But, really — wear dark, billowing robes? And drink tea?

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/18/climate-change/summer-heat-stay-cool/

[2026-07-18 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists

Snippet: The UK's weather may turn a little more changeable during the second half of summer with spells of rain featuring in some long-range forecasts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c07rex9p7x2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-18 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report

Snippet: The over 150-year-old antislavery documents currently on display at the Lincoln Memorial are being removed after exposure to unsafe temperatures, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing a spokesperson for philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/history/article-902713

[2026-07-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, July 19-26

Snippet: Brunch with a view and Southeast Asian flavours at The Orient, sip on heat-relieving winter melon soup at Tsui Hang Village, catch the theatrical phenomenon that is Jesus Christ Superstar and make waves with Disney characters at Studio City Macau’s Water Park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3360930/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-july-19-26?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Tsui Hang Village] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Our cheat sheet for the best things to do in Hong Kong, July 19-26

Snippet: Brunch with a view and Southeast Asian flavours at The Orient, sip on heat-relieving winter melon soup at Tsui Hang Village, catch the theatrical phenomenon that is Jesus Christ Superstar and make waves with Disney characters at Studio City Macau’s Water Park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3360930/our-cheat-sheet-best-things-do-hong-kong-july-19-26

[2026-07-18 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Snippet: It has been a blisteringly hot summer for much of the US and Europe.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl3lnpxy6no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Torrential rainstorm batters Greater Seoul; landslide alert issued

Snippet: Torrential rain battered South Korea's capital and its suburban regions, as well as Gangwon Province and Chungcheong Provinces overnight.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10812228

[2026-07-18 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Democrats’ next hot primary race deepens the party’s stark fractures

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/opinion/democrats-next-hot-primary-race-deepens-the-partys-fractures/

[2026-07-18 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: FIA axes system of rotating race directors

Snippet: AUSTIN, United States — The FIA on Friday announced it will axe its vexed system of rotating race directors and revise Formula One's sporting regulations in the wake of several alarming incidents at this year's rain-hit Japanese Grand Prix.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/world/fia-axes-system-of-rotating-race-directors/2386811

[2026-07-18 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: SPAM has a ‘hot’ new product — and some say it’s even better than the original: ‘Bring it on!’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/lifestyle/spam-now-comes-in-hot-dog-form-and-fans-say-its/

[2026-07-18 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for the ‘pressure’ following Heat trade: ‘Whatever it takes’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/sports/giannis-antetokounmpo-ready-for-the-heat-pressure-after-trade/

[2026-07-18 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile

Snippet: Torrential rain and fierce winds have lashed central and southern Chile, leaving at least three people dead and displacing hundreds more.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/at-least-three-killed-and-hundreds-displaced-by-heavy-rain-in-chile

[2026-07-18 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: El Niño’s sister La Niña has arrived in the Atlantic — here’s what that means for summer weather

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/science/could-el-nino-and-atlantic-nina-join-forces-to-stop-hurricanes/

[2026-07-18 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: After KFC shortage warning, Japan frozen food supplier reboots from cyberattack

Snippet: Nichirei is a major Japanese supplier of frozen food and provider of cold-chain logistics. © Kyodo

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/after-kfc-shortage-warning-japan-frozen-food-supplier-reboots-from-cyberattack

[2026-07-18 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: More than 90M Americans under risk of thunderstorms, hail and possible tornadoes this weekend

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/us-news/over-90-million-americans-under-severe-weather-threat-as-intense-storms-target-the-east-coast-through-weekend/

[2026-07-18 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Dirty rain’ to dump toxin-riddled water on NYC — but there’s an upside: experts

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/us-news/dirty-rain-will-dump-toxin-riddled-water-onto-nyc-but-theres-an-upside-experts/

[2026-07-18 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Amal Clooney braves the heat in summer suede

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/17/style/amal-clooney-wears-vintage-suede-mugler-set-for-capri-boat-day-with-george-clooney/

[2026-07-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fajardo returns to action for San Miguel Beer

Snippet: A COMPLETE San Miguel Beer team battles Terrafirma while Meralco and Rain or Shine collide in a pair of double-header in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/18/sports/fajardo-returns-to-action-for-san-miguel-beer/2386570

[2026-07-17 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Latin American governments prepare for El Niño as drought loom

Snippet: BOGOTA, Colombia — Governments across Latin America are mobilizing firefighters, activating contingency plans and preparing water, energy and transportation systems as El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and other climate-related disruptions in the months ahead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/17/world/latin-american-governments-prepare-for-el-nio-as-drought-loom/2386625

[2026-07-17 23:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Heavy rain forecast for central regions, gov't orders emergency readiness

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with PM's message; ADDS details in paras 4-7, additional photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260717004651315

[2026-07-17 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide

Snippet: According to state media, at least nine people had been rescued as emergency teams continued to search through rock, mud and debris. The landslide hit at around 9:08 a.m. local time after heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of a mountainside near the Wujiang River. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as authorities cordoned off the area, assessed nearby buildings for further risk and worked to prevent secondary collapses.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/china-rescuers-race-to-find-trapped-people-after-landslide/

[2026-07-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Latin American governments prepare for El Nino

Snippet: Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/el-nino-preparations-latin-america-climate-energy-transport-water-drought-67500aefa69ca35a067bc24628168c26

[2026-07-17 22:54 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Crows close in on top-four berth after upsetting Swans in Sydney

Snippet: Adelaide have heaped misery on Sydney, pulling off a hard-earned 16-point win in a wet-weather scrap at the SCG.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/crows-close-in-on-top-four-berth-after-upsetting-swans-in-sydney-20260717-p60gdm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heavy rain forecast for central regions, gov't orders heightened alert

Snippet: SEOUL, July 17 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rainfall is forecast to hit central parts of South Korea, prompting the government to strengthen emergency response measures, the interior ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260717004600315

[2026-07-17 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions

Snippet: India has inaugurated its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered passenger train, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernise its vast railway network and reduce transport-related emissions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the “NaMo Green Rail” service at Jind Junction in the northern state of Haryana on 17 July, presenting the project as part of a broader push towards clean energy and technological self-reliance.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/india-launches-first-hydrogen-powered-passenger-train-to-cut-emissions/

[2026-07-17 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: "Shangwe, le bal": a dance project full of joy

Snippet: On a sweltering afternoon in the French city of Lyon, around 60 dancers fully ignored the heat to immerse themselves in a festive performance brought to them by Kenyan-American choreographer and dancer Wanjiru Kamuyu.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/shangwe-le-bal-a-dance-project-full-of-joy/

[2026-07-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Europe's early heat wave appears to have killed thousands

Snippet: A man shields himself from the sun with a scarf as he walks in the garden of the Palace of Versailles, outside Paris, during a heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-excess-deaths-heat-wave-af0dbdc06870732e52f8d10bcebb5385

[2026-07-17 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

Snippet: A powerful storm surge flooded the Chilean coastal town of Penco on Thursday 16 July 2026, leaving streets and homes under water as emergency crews evacuated residents and authorities warned people to stay away from the shoreline. Footage shows flooded roads across the town centre, a police officer helping a woman leave her waterlogged home, residents bailing water from their houses with buckets, and damaged boats scattered along the coast as large waves continue to batter the shoreline.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/17/chile-assesses-damage-after-deadly-storm-surge-floods-coastal-city-of-penco/

[2026-07-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuers in southwest China race extreme weather to reach residents trapped by landslide

Snippet: Beijing activates a Level 2 national emergency response as heavy rainfall triggers a major landslide in Pengshui county

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360928/rescuers-southwest-china-race-extreme-weather-reach-residents-trapped-landslide?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Zhang Chengzhong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rescuers in southwest China race extreme weather to reach residents trapped by landslide

Snippet: Beijing activates a Level 2 national emergency response as heavy rainfall triggers a major landslide in Pengshui county

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3360928/rescuers-southwest-china-race-extreme-weather-reach-residents-trapped-landslide

[2026-07-17 16:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hindi Ito Marites: 10 years of the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines did not strike while the iron was hot: During his presidency, Rodrigo Duterte sat on the monumental Arbitral Award that affirmed the country’s sovereign rights in the South China Sea. He called it a “mere piece of paper” that he’d “toss into the trash can.” Meanwhile, Chinese government vessels had their way in the strategic and resource-rich waters.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/hindi-ito-marites-10-years-arbitral-award-south-china-sea/

[2026-07-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title

Snippet: MIAMI, United States — Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he believes the Miami Heat are his best chance at another title.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/17/sports/giannis-miami-offers-best-path-to-another-nba-title/2386409

[2026-07-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video capturing Chinese firefighter eating in rain during flood relief goes viral

Snippet: Liang Huan saluted for showing simple things still matter as he and his colleagues battle day and night to help residents cope with deluge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360898/video-capturing-chinese-firefighter-eating-rain-during-flood-relief-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video capturing Chinese firefighter eating in rain during flood relief goes viral

Snippet: Liang Huan saluted for showing simple things still matter as he and his colleagues battle day and night to help residents cope with deluge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3360898/video-capturing-chinese-firefighter-eating-rain-during-flood-relief-goes-viral

[2026-07-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: World’s largest olive oil company says market has 'definitively' entered new phase

Snippet: Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil company, says a period of unprecedented volatility has unequivocally given way to more stable market conditions, citing an unlikely catalyst in helping to lift U.S. sales.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/spain-olive-oil-europe-heat-climate.html

[2026-07-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1973 -- The United States announces it supports the unified entry of North Korea and South Korea into the United Nations. In 1991, the two Koreas were simultaneously admitted to the U.N. as the Cold War structure of global politics receded.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260717001100315

[2026-07-17 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte's satisfaction rating up in Q2 of 2026 – survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's net satisfaction rating improved to +31 in the second quarter of 2026, with a majority of Filipinos expressing satisfaction with her performance, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/17/news/dutertes-satisfaction-rating-up-in-q2-of-2026-survey/2386373

[2026-07-17 12:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rain returns for long weekend, heavy downpours expected in central region

Snippet: South Korea's monsoon rains are set to dampen the long weekend beginning with the Constitution Day holiday on Friday. Weather forecasters warn that central regions face the greatest risk of torrential downpours as the country comes under unstable atmospheric conditions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10811956

[2026-07-17 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Buster Posey interview ruined by embarrassing hot mic moment

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/sports/buster-posey-interview-ruined-by-embarrassing-hot-mic-moment/

[2026-07-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Heat and wildfire smoke become a dangerous new climate reality

Snippet: An estimated 64 million Americans were suffering through high temperatures and also breathing air polluted by wildfire smoke on Thursday, a dangerous combination that’s straining the public’s ability to protect itself and is likely to become increasingly common.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/17/climate-change/heat-wildfire-smoke-climate-reality/

[2026-07-17 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Savvy ice cream shop owner makes 43% of monthly rent betting on weather: ‘If it rains, we still win’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/lifestyle/california-ice-cream-shop-owner-bets-on-weather-to-help-pay-rent/

[2026-07-17 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

Snippet: Some parts of the UK are now approaching a fortnight of heatwave conditions.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/ckg4gqlye02o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-17 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Desperate search for teen tourist missing in mountains near Dracula’s Castle goes cold

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/world-news/uk-student-missing-near-draculas-castle-as-romania-search-goes-cold/