[2026-04-22 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Man pleads guilty to religiously aggravated rape

Snippet: A man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxd05gd12eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: K-pop mogul behind BTS wanted by police for alleged $100M investor fraud scheme

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/world-news/south-korean-police-seek-to-arrest-k-pop-mogul-behind-bts-2/

[2026-04-22 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

Snippet: Two people have lost a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over its use of live facial recognition technology (LFR) in London.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq59x4vv954o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-22 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Nigeria charges six people with ‘terrorism’, treason over 2025 coup plot

Snippet: Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major-general and a serving police inspector, with “terrorism” and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/nigeria-charges-six-people-with-terrorism-treason-over-2025-coup-plot

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [public safety] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source

[2026-04-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Armed and dangerous’ South Carolina woman captured after officer injured in shooting prompting late night phone alerts

Snippet: An “armed and dangerous woman” who was wanted after a police officer was injured in a shooting in South Carolina has been captured.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/armed-and-dangerous-south-carolina-woman-lacey-cushman-captured-after-officer-injured-in-shooting-prompting-late-night-phone-alerts/

[2026-04-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ben-Gvir asks High Court to clarify A-G’s role after interim ruling in police case

Snippet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir filed an urgent request with the High Court on Sunday, accusing Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara’s office of trying to broaden last week’s interim ruling in the ongoing case over his involvement in police matters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-893739

[2026-04-21 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks

Snippet: Eleven people were arrested in connection with a spate of anti-Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident arson attacks in London over the last 48 hours, including seven plotting to commit a new attack, the Metropolitan Police said Tuesday, raising the total arrested for the series of incidents since March to 23 people.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-893740

[2026-04-21 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Louisiana mass shooter killed himself in the driveway of his ex-Army mentor’s home

Snippet: A deranged veteran who murdered seven of his children and one of their cousins killed himself in the driveway of his ex-Army mentor’s home after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/louisiana-shooter-shamar-elkins-killed-himself-in-the-driveway-of-his-ex-army-mentors-home/

[2026-04-21 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says he'll 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refund

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Tuesday told CNBC that he will gratefully "remember" U.S. companies that do not seek refunds for the tariffs he unilaterally imposed, which the Supreme Court later ruled were illegal.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/trump-says-hell-remember-companies-that-dont-seek-tariff-refund.html

[2026-04-21 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Shinto spring festival and a stranded whale: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenShreveport, US People pay their respects at a home in Louisiana where eight children were killed and two women wounded during a domestic violence incident, according to authoritiesPhotograph: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenArabian Sea US forces patrol near the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska after they boarded and seized it on SundayPhotograph: US Central Command/X/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenParis, France Police officers who intervened at the Bataclan concert hall during the terrorist attack of 13 November 2015 arrive

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/apr/21/shinto-spring-festival-stranded-whale-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-04-21 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang leaders begins in El Salvador

Snippet: A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang leaders has begun in El Salvador, the country's attorney general's office has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20ql985gryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 22:40 UTC+10:00] [Opioids crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Purdue Pharma expected to forfeit $225m as sentence in criminal opioids case

Snippet: Under settlement, Sackler family will pay state, local and Native American tribal governments, individual victims and others

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/21/purdue-pharma-settlement-payments-opioids

[2026-04-21 22:22 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Swipe at Marcos? Romualdez blames executive for budget corruption scandal

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/martin-romualdez-blames-executive-zaldy-co-chiz-escudero-budget-corruption-scandal/

[2026-04-21 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘War crime’: Russian envoy denounces US-Israeli war on Iran from Tehran rubble

Snippet: The US and Israel have committed war crimes in Iran, Russian Ambassador to Tehran Aleksey Dedov has declared while inspecting the ruins of a hospital in the Iranian capital destroyed in the strikes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638807-russian-envoy-denounces-iran-war-crime/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-21 21:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yoon's constitutional complaint over special counsel probe referred for formal review

Snippet: A constitutional complaint filed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol over a law mandating a special counsel probe into his insurrection charges was referred Tuesday for formal review at the Constitutional Court, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722512

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

Source: The Age

Title: Drug courier jailed for running over a police officer

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/drug-courier-jailed-for-running-over-a-police-officer-20260421-p5zpwh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 21:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man accused of killing pilot, targeting five others seeks jury trial

Snippet: A 49-year-old man accused of targeting six former airline colleagues in a series of attacks that left one dead has requested a jury trial, court officials said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722503

[2026-04-21 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

Snippet: A 29-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London on Sunday morning, and left one woman in a life-threatening condition.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg0yekk2vko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Romualdez not barred from leaving PH, says lawyer

Snippet: Ade Fajardo, legal counsel of former Speaker Martin Romualdez, reiterates that his client is not barred from leaving the country. stressing that an immigration lookout bulletin order is only issued against him, which does not prohibit travel but simply requires prior coordination with authorities. He also said that the Anti Money-Laundering Council should file a formal freeze order application before the Court of Appeals.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/videos/watch-romualdez-not-barred-from-leaving-ph-says-lawyer/2324816

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Men guilty of church drive-by shooting murder

Snippet: Two men have been found guilty of murdering a woman in a drive-by shooting near a church in north-west London.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ylw4q5jv2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

Snippet: The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3350898/south-korean-police-seek-arrest-warrant-hybe-founder-bang-after-travel-request?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 21:09 UTC+10:00] [Kusong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

Snippet: The US embassy in Seoul reportedly asked authorities to allow Bang to travel while under investigation for fraudulent stock trading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3350898/south-korean-police-seek-arrest-warrant-hybe-founder-bang-after-travel-request

[2026-04-21 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 6 on trial over deaths of Turkish-German family caused by pest control spray

Snippet: The main entrance door of the Harbour Suites Old City hotel is sealed, in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/insecticide-pest-control-istanbul-hotel-deaths-d4bc6dabf8e4ac44c6b17627693421c2

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Here’s what’s in Michigan Dem Rep. Hillary Scholten’s messy divorce docs that she tried to hide from the public

Snippet: Michigan Rep. Hillary Scholten claimed her husband had a mental break just days before he abruptly walked out on her and their two teen sons, according to court papers that she tried to hide from the public.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/inside-michigan-rep-hillary-scholtens-messy-divorce-docs/

[2026-04-21 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Yoon's constitutional complaint over special counsel probe referred for formal review

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A constitutional complaint filed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol over a law mandating a special counsel probe into his insurrection charges was referred Tuesday for formal review at the Constitutional Court, officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421010900315

[2026-04-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Romualdez to defend self over alleged links to flood control scam

Snippet: Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, in a video message, reiterates that he will defend himself against allegations that he was involved in the flood control scandal after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla tagged him as the 'mastermind' of the corruption scheme. He also said that there was no evidence that proved that he committed plunder, conspiracy to commit plunder, or any other offense the Ombudsman was contemplating to charge him with.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/videos/watch-romualdez-to-defend-self-over-alleged-links-to-flood-control-scam/2324750

[2026-04-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 45,073 Civilian and Police examinees to take Napolcom examinations nationwide

Snippet: THE National Police Commission (Napolcom) administered the Philippine National Police Entrance Examination (PNPEE), PNP Promotional Examination (Promex) and Police Executive Service Eligibility-Written Examination (PESE-WE) on April 19, 2026 to a total of 45,073 civilian and police examinees in designated examination centers nationwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/tmt-newswire/45073-civilian-and-police-examinees-to-take-napolcom-examinations-nationwide/2324751

[2026-04-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man in critical condition after 'violent incident' in remote NT community

Snippet: Police will allege multiple people were involved in an altercation in Ngukurr, which left a man in his 20s in a critical condition. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/nt-charges-laid-after-violent-incident-in-ngukurr-community/106590482

[2026-04-21 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai

Snippet: Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security convictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350893/hong-kong-seeks-seize-hk565-million-17-companies-jailed-jimmy-lai?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:35 UTC+10:00] [confiscation order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai

Snippet: Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security convictions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3350893/hong-kong-seeks-seize-hk565-million-17-companies-jailed-jimmy-lai

[2026-04-21 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract

Snippet: South Africa’s national police commissioner Fannie Masemola appears in the Pretoria Magistrates Court in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/ Mogomotsi Magome)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-police-commissioner-charged-938f852c37da63a035c7e0a6ccdefe4d

[2026-04-21 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

Snippet: Counter-terrorism police are investigating after a former parliamentary employee was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyxrdrl5p0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: AP News

Title: Nigeria says it has foiled coup attempt

Snippet: ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities said they had foiled a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu and charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, according to charge sheet seen by the Associated Press on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-coup-treason-charges-arrest-bced3bf2645edf7dc615552dbc14b6b4

[2026-04-21 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation violates EU law, court finds

Snippet: Participants in the Pride march cross the Elisabeth Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Rudolf Karancsi, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-lgbtq-law-breach-eu-court-7be38f1e903f0492e53eeaee1c828297

[2026-04-21 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: State tells High Court there is no basis to move up deadline in Gaza press-access case

Snippet: The state on Sunday pushed back against a request to move up its next filing in the High Court case over foreign journalists’ access to Gaza, arguing that there is still no basis to require an earlier update and no justification for advancing the case to the next procedural stage.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893713

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

Source: RT News

Title: Hungary’s Magyar warns Netanyahu of arrest

Snippet: Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said he would order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, marking a sharp reversal of predecessor Viktor Orban’s policy.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638793-hungary-magyar-netanyahu-arrest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial begin

Snippet: Maybe third time’s the charm?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/opening-statements-in-harvey-weinsteins-third-manhattan-sex-crimes-trial-begin/

[2026-04-21 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’

Snippet: The European Court of Justice rules that the rights of transgender and non-heterosexual individuals in Hungary have been infringed upon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350888/hungarys-anti-lgbtq-law-breaches-eu-rules-court-ruling-hailed-historic?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Viktor Orbán] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’

Snippet: The European Court of Justice rules that the rights of transgender and non-heterosexual individuals in Hungary have been infringed upon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350888/hungarys-anti-lgbtq-law-breaches-eu-rules-court-ruling-hailed-historic

[2026-04-21 19:47 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Premier lashes YouTuber who entered Dezi’s final hideout

Snippet: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has slammed the YouTubers who entered and filmed the final hideout of police killer Dezi Freeman before posting the footage online, calling the videos “disrespectful” of the families of the slain officers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/premier-lashes-youtuber-who-entered-dezi-s-final-hideout-20260421-p5zpvr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Haunting photos show abandoned, crumbling water park — with a terrible secret

Snippet: Chilling photographs reveal how a once-popular Thai water park has been left to rot, with the site forever haunted by a grisly murder-suicide that left even seasoned investigators unsettled.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/world-news/haunting-photos-show-abandoned-crumbling-water-park-with-a-terrible-secret/

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: There’s a secret to scoring top marks in NAPLAN writing. And it’s easily missed by students

Snippet: When students sit their NAPLAN writing test every year, the biggest marks are for spelling, sentence structure and how well a student crafts a piece for an intended audience.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/there-s-a-secret-to-scoring-top-marks-in-naplan-writing-and-it-s-easily-missed-by-students-20260421-p5zpne.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai

Snippet: FILE- Jimmy Lai walks through the Stanley prison in Hong Kong, on July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-jimmy-lai-assets-seize-government-d863338c514921d5a7edd21ede42a883

[2026-04-21 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Spring palace events offer glimpse into royal court life, cuisine

Snippet: Two royal palace cultural events this spring will offer visitors immersive experiences in traditional court life and cuisine.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722470

[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 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Collapsed law firm at centre of £39.5m fraud probe

Snippet: A law firm that collapsed suddenly is being investigated over a "sophisticated suspected fraud" involving the "improper removal and misuse" of £39.5m of client funds, a regulator has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q9x04k42qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa

Snippet: A high-profile pan-African activist is at the centre of an international legal battle spanning multiple countries.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/activist-kemi-seba-faces-extradition-battle-after-arrest-in-south-africa/

[2026-04-21 18:39 UTC+10:00] [United Christian Hospital] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach

Snippet: Hong Kong police detain drivers aged 36 and 67, respectively, after their vehicles crash into pedestrians on Cha Kwo Ling Road and Kwu Tung Road

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3350863/2-women-killed-separate-traffic-accidents-involving-goods-vehicle-and-coach