[2026-06-26 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany

Snippet: 51-year-old Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen pictured attending court on Friday

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy06y63y6lno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-26 20:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bangko Sentral gives banks relief on paper losses. But does this just push risk out of sight?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/bangko-sentral-gives-banks-relief-paper-losses-push-risk-out-sight/

[2026-06-26 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inflation hits 3-year high, official says Reflecting Pool liner was cut

Snippet: This is our flagship newsletter Morning Wire. You can subscribe here and we’ll email it to you daily.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/newsletter/morning-wire/june-26-2026

[2026-06-26 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai rental market cools as supply surge hands tenants new negotiating power | The National

Snippet: Dubai's rental market is cooling for the first time in years, with data showing rents have eased across all housing categories as accelerating supply and geopolitical uncertainty shift negotiating power from landlords to tenants.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/06/26/dubai-rental-market-cools-as-supply-surge-hands-tenants-new-negotiating-power/

[2026-06-26 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who has profited most from the war on Iran?

Snippet: Nearly four months since the United States and Israel first launched strikes on Iran, sending energy prices soaring and disrupting global trade, the two sides are holding talks in Switzerland with a memorandum of understanding in place establishing a 60-day ceasefire and framework for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/26/who-has-profited-most-from-the-war-on-iran

[2026-06-26 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Micron falls 5% in premarket, paring earlier gains amid tech rout

Snippet: Micron Technology's shares tumbled on Friday, paring gains from earlier in the week after reporting blowout earnings.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/micron-stock-earnings-tech-selloff-ai.html

[2026-06-26 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The IRS’s new CEO just hired one of Jamie Dimon’s most trusted lieutenants

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/business/the-irss-new-ceo-just-hired-one-of-jamie-dimons-most-trusted-lieutenants/

[2026-06-26 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market

Snippet: A Saudi doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for killing six people and injuring hundreds, ramming a rented BMW into crowds at a historic market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg days before Christmas in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-900607

[2026-06-26 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Big stride: Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more prime retail sites

Snippet: Chinese sportswear group positions premium running brand in Hong Kong as improving market sentiment draws retailers back to prime sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358512/big-stride-xtep-opens-first-saucony-store-hong-kong-eyes-more-prime-retail-sites?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 20:03 UTC+10:00] [Annie Ding] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Big stride: Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more prime retail sites

Snippet: Chinese sportswear group positions premium running brand in Hong Kong as improving market sentiment draws retailers back to prime sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3358512/big-stride-xtep-opens-first-saucony-store-hong-kong-eyes-more-prime-retail-sites

[2026-06-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't lowers fuel price caps amid easing energy market volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday decided to lower price ceilings on fuel products, citing easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while deciding to keep the price cap system in place for the time being.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626008200320

[2026-06-26 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Oil on track for sharp weekly loss as Strait of Hormuz traffic improves | The National

Snippet: Oil prices fell further on Friday, slipping by nearly 4 per cent, and are heading for another sharp weekly decline amid easing supply worries, despite an attack on Thursday on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/06/26/oil-on-track-for-sharp-weekly-loss-as-strait-of-hormuz-traffic-improves/

[2026-06-26 19:51 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prominent LNP figures quietly added to state boards

Snippet: Three prominent LNP figures have been quietly added to state government boards, with the appointments announced after the close of business on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/prominent-lnp-figures-quietly-added-to-state-boards-20260626-p60aic.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Caracas so vulnerable?

Snippet: Crisis upon crisis: Venezuelan earthquakes compound economic hardships

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/26/venezuela-earthquakes-why-is-caracas-so-vulnerable

[2026-06-26 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Yonhap hosts forum on shifting alliances, economic security challenges

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES article with latest details throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626001252315

[2026-06-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jobs for the boys: The loophole at the centre of amateur football’s recruiting arms race

Snippet: The Victorian Amateur Football Association may be a non-professional league, but its chief executive is well aware of the corporate heavyweights who skirt the sidelines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/jobs-for-the-boys-the-loophole-at-the-centre-of-amateur-football-s-recruiting-arms-race-20260616-p607ew.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules

Snippet: LUXEMBOURG — Berlin will seek to delay the rollout of key European Union rules regulating emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane, joining a growing coalition of EU member countries arguing the regulation could jeopardize the bloc's supply of oil and gas.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-joins-push-to-delay-eu-methane-rules/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-26 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Beyond shopping: SM redefines Cebu’s lifestyle landscape with new experiences and opportunities

Snippet: AS Cebu continues to strengthen its position as one of the country's leading economic and tourism hubs, SM Supermalls is playing a vital role in shaping the region's growth through innovative destinations, elevated experiences, and strategic investments. Through the combined strengths of SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM J Mall, SM continues to create spaces that support commerce, tourism, lifestyle, education, and community development while enriching the everyday lives of Cebuanos.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/supplements/beyond-shopping-sm-redefines-cebus-lifestyle-landscape-with-new-experiences-and-opportunities/2373537

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s unicorns rise to 381 as ByteDance ranks in top 3 globally: Hurun index

Snippet: The tech firm is valued behind only OpenAI and Anthropic – while DeepSeek enters the global top 15

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358497/chinas-unicorns-rise-381-bytedance-ranks-top-3-globally-hurun-index?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s unicorns rise to 381 as ByteDance ranks in top 3 globally: Hurun index

Snippet: The tech firm is valued behind only OpenAI and Anthropic – while DeepSeek enters the global top 15

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358497/chinas-unicorns-rise-381-bytedance-ranks-top-3-globally-hurun-index

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to generate 50% of electricity from nuclear and non-fossil sources by 2030

Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358488/china-generate-50-electricity-nuclear-and-non-fossil-sources-2030?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Wang Hongzhi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to generate 50% of electricity from nuclear and non-fossil sources by 2030

Snippet: Recent oil shocks have strengthened Beijing’s resolve as it tries to balance decarbonisation efforts with securing future energy demand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3358488/china-generate-50-electricity-nuclear-and-non-fossil-sources-2030

[2026-06-26 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview

Snippet: The Jerusalem Hills took almost a year to recover from the 2025 wildfires, according to an April report by the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), with new fires expected to break out as summer fully kicks in. And the Israeli AI startup Firewave has been working to create a solution to these fire problems.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-900048

[2026-06-26 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies

Snippet: Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260626/climate-change-to-blame-as-heatwave-hits-europes-economies

[2026-06-26 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Driver in 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack given life sentence

Snippet: The defendant, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, center, arrives at the court in Magdeburg, Germany, Friday, June 26, 2026. (Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-magdeburg-christmas-market-attack-defendant-convicted-d04054e2326488e3833d7f761d2dd3b7

[2026-06-26 18:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Andrew Forrest warns workers over ‘disturbing’ sex harassment allegations

Snippet: Andrew Forrest, the billionaire chairman of mining giant Fortescue, has sent a stark warning to employees after a class action alleged sexual harassment, violence and discrimination against women at the company’s remote Australian mine sites.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/andrew-forrest-warns-workers-over-disturbing-sex-harassment-allegations-20260626-p60ahv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Kawasaki Heavy and Airbus to team up on anti-submarine drone for Japan

Snippet: The collaboration will start with Airbus' intelligence-gathering Eurodrone and outfit it with Kawasaki Heavy's anti-submarine systems. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/aerospace-defense-industries/kawasaki-heavy-and-airbus-to-team-up-on-anti-submarine-drone-for-japan

[2026-06-26 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi whipsaws again, sliding 6% as chip sell-off rattles market

Snippet: Heavy selling in semiconductor stocks extends week of wild market swings as investors grapple with heightened volatility

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789821

[2026-06-26 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indonesia risks deeper power crisis from coal supply failures

Snippet: A worker unloads coal from a barge into a truck at the Karya Citra Nusantara port in North Jakarta, Indonesia in this January 2022 photo. Experts warn the country faces a worsening power crisis. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/indonesia-risks-deeper-power-crisis-from-coal-supply-failures

[2026-06-26 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Health care] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Paris desperate for ice amid record-breaking heat

Snippet: PARIS — A historic heat wave has forced the city of Paris to turn toward big business to provide its firefighters with the resources they need.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/paris-desperate-for-ice-cubes-amid-record-breaking-heat/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Saudi doctor sentenced to life in prison for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/world-news/saudi-doctor-taleb-a-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-deadly-car-rampage-on-german-christmas-market/

[2026-06-26 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Volvo Korea sees strong demand for flagship S90, XC90

Snippet: Volvo Car Korea said Friday that sales of its flagship S90 sedan and XC90 SUV nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, as the Swedish automaker seeks to strengthen its presence in Korea’s premium family import car market with upgraded features and competitive pricing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10789803

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

Snippet: A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358467/hong-kong-reports-36-rise-fdi-inflows-so-far-year-investhk-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [HKEX] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows

Snippet: A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months of the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3358467/hong-kong-reports-36-rise-fdi-inflows-so-far-year-investhk-data-shows

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [New York Stock Exchange] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech pioneers keen on Hong Kong IPOs thanks to revamped listing rules

Snippet: An AI-driven surge of Chapter 18C listings has pushed HKEX past New York in IPO fundraising, but how has the listing route impacted economic growth?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3358449/tech-pioneers-keen-hong-kong-ipos-thanks-revamped-listing-rules

[2026-06-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Glastonbury the Movie review – thirty years on, the sunset of a hippy dream in all its glory

Snippet: Coinciding with a fallow year for the festival, these scenes filmed in 1993 record a youth culture innocent of camera phones and low on corporate hype

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/26/glastonbury-the-movie-review-thirty-years-on-the-sunset-of-a-hippy-dream-in-all-its-glory

[2026-06-26 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says technology key to nat'l security, calls for fostering innovative firms

Snippet: SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the need for South Korea to foster innovative companies as part of efforts to expand beyond its traditional defense industry.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626008600315

[2026-06-26 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Fire breaks out at carpet market in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed | The National

Snippet: Emergency services are responding to a fire that broke out at a carpet market in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed area on Friday morning.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/06/26/fire-breaks-out-in-abu-dhabis-mina-zayed/

[2026-06-26 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank shares slip over 12% on OpenAI IPO delay concerns

Snippet: SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. The Japanese tech conglomerate has made aggressive bets on the ChatGPT creator. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/softbank-shares-slip-over-12-on-openai-ipo-delay-concerns

[2026-06-26 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippine B2B companies in construction, engineering, and industrial services are sitting on untapped revenue — here is why

Snippet: MANY business owners in the Philippine industrial and engineering sector have begun exploring growth marketing services as a way to generate more consistent enquiries from construction, mining, and infrastructure buyers. Some have gone further, bringing in a fractional growth marketing director to build a structured growth strategy without the cost of a full senior marketing hire.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/philippine-b2b-companies-in-construction-engineering-and-industrial-services-are-sitting-on-untapped-revenue-here-is-why/2373496

[2026-06-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Bitcoin dips as Iran oil returns to the dollar system

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/bitcoin-dips-as-iran-oil-returns-to-the-dollar-system/

[2026-06-26 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Binance to stop providing services to European clients after failing to obtain license: Financial Times

Snippet: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has told its customers in the European Union it will stop providing services to them from next week because it will not be licensed to operate in the region.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/26/binance-to-stop-providing-services-to-european-clients-after-failing-to-obtain-license-ft.html

[2026-06-26 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PHILCONSTRUCT 2026: Championing responsible construction for a resilient Philippines

Snippet: THE country’s premier construction trade show series officially opened its doors at the SMX Convention Center Manila and the SM MOA Concert Grounds. Running until June 28, 2026, PHILCONSTRUCT 2026 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to advance infrastructure development, enhance access to global supplies, and elevate competitive skills among Filipino builders and business owners.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/26/tmt-newswire/philconstruct-2026-championing-responsible-construction-for-a-resilient-philippines/2373490

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal

Snippet: Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358462/why-chinese-exporters-and-shipping-firms-remain-wary-despite-us-iran-peace-deal

[2026-06-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Restaurants] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How much? The hidden costs of restaurant dishes

Snippet: Two chefs lift the lid on the expensive business of creating menus they love

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/26/how-much-the-hidden-costs-of-restaurant-dishes

[2026-06-26 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Snippet: Thousands of supporters filled the streets of Abidjan after the Elephants secured their first-ever place in the knockout stage on the night of 25 June. A 2-0 victory over Curaçao, inspired by two goals from Nicolas Pépé, sealed qualification and triggered scenes of jubilation across the economic capital. Fans danced, waved national flags and praised head coach Emerse Faé as the team advanced beyond the group stage for the first time in four World Cup appearances.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/26/historic-joy-in-abidjan-as-ivory-coast-reach-world-cup-knockouts-for-first-time/

[2026-06-26 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Yonhap hosts forum on shifting alliances, economic security challenges

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details from opening session throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260626001251315

[2026-06-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts

Snippet: With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3358448/chinese-evs-expand-global-footprint-banks-raise-export-forecasts?utm_source=rss_feed