[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

Snippet: It is a "personal decision" for Sir Keir Starmer whether he chooses to fight any potential leadership contest, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypg60k25ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 20:56 UTC+10:00] [Crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation

Snippet: VIENNA — Questions aren’t going away for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eurovision-organizers-face-tough-questions-israel-participation/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: New budget poll reveals mixed verdict after huge budget

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-politics-australia-new-budget-poll-reveals-mixed-verdict-for-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor/87438a42-390b-4a9c-9c96-5fe1b52e07b7

[2026-05-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis

Snippet: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cast his vote on Saturday in the Fatah movement’s elections, which will determine the composition of the “Central Committee and Revolutionary Council.” The vote was held at the Ahmad Shuqairi Hall in the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896439

[2026-05-17 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island – Telegraph

Snippet: Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640097-us-uae-iran-lavan-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

Snippet: Ahead of the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK, we asked whether the show could make us laugh.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0p7q080yno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump

Snippet: US Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his Louisiana Republican primary after years of criticism from supporters of Donald Trump over his vote to convict the United States president during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/republican-senator-cassidy-loses-louisiana-primary-after-opposing-trump

[2026-05-17 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

Snippet: Police officers responsible for protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are being investigated over allegations they fell asleep on duty and left their posts unattended.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g83mvk137o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egypt deepens ties with Eritrea as it seeks to isolate Ethiopia in Horn of Africa | The National

Snippet: Egypt's foreign and transport ministers are in Eritrea to bolster economic and commercial ties with the Horn of Africa nation as part of Cairo's boisterous campaign to isolate rival Ethiopia in the strategic region.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/17/egypt-deepens-ties-with-eritrea-as-it-seeks-to-isolate-ethiopia-in-horn-of-africa/

[2026-05-17 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas leadership elections end without political leader selection, promises future vote

Snippet: Hamas failed to elect a new political leader, the terror group announced on Saturday night, promising another round of elections would soon take place.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896418

[2026-05-17 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Borders] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak

Snippet: The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the Ebola outbreak that has killed a suspected 80 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/who-declares-global-health-emergency-over-ebola-outbreak/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spanish PM faces fresh blow in key Andalusia vote

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists appeared headed for another setback as a key regional election in Andalusia began on Sunday, a possible dress rehearsal for next year's national vote.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260517/spanish-pm-faces-fresh-blow-in-key-andalusia-vote

[2026-05-17 18:14 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The email glitch that blindsided Poland on US troop move

Snippet: Poland was blindsided on Wednesday by the surprise U.S. decision to cancel a planned deployment of American troops to the country. But it turns out the warning had already arrived days earlier.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/email-glitch-that-blindsided-poland-on-us-troop-move/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chelsea appoint Alonso on four-year deal

Snippet: Chelsea have appointed former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their manager on a four‑year contract, starting in July.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgpklg078go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor’s primary vote slumps after broken promise budget

Snippet: The federal government’s primary vote has slumped 3 percentage points to just 29 per cent after Labor broke a slew of promises on tax policy, but support has flowed to One Nation rather than the Coalition following the release of the pivotal “tough decisions” budget last Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-s-primary-vote-slumps-after-broken-promise-budget-20260517-p5zxus.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: China says preliminary agreement reached with US to lower some tariffs

Snippet: China’s commerce ministry said on Saturday that Beijing and Washington had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, and also confirmed agricultural and aircraft deals reached during U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-says-agreement-reached-with-us-to-lower-some-tariffs-trump-xi-beijing/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

Snippet: Three people were killed overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ye480kxpmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down

Snippet: After being hit by three fuel thefts in six weeks, local people helped a garage owner track down thieves after she put an appeal on Facebook.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j258l3z6ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala opens Strasbourg campaign vs qualifier

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A qualifier will be Alex Eala’s opponent in the opening round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg being held in France.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/sports/alex-eala-opens-strasbourg-campaign-vs-qualifier/2345605

[2026-05-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Casemiro's fond farewell - how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around

Snippet: Casemiro has made 159 appearances and scored 26 goals for Manchester United

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy42r3vjjejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party’s local election lead narrows as Seoul race tightens

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739474

[2026-05-17 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win

Snippet: Ronda Rousey (left) earned the 10th armbar submission victory of her career

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cy82v395l7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean retail investors pile back into US tech stocks

Snippet: South Korean retail investors are pouring back into US equities again as enthusiasm for AI-driven tech rallies overwhelms the government’s campaign to steer money back into the domestic market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739467

[2026-05-17 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pays the price for voting to convict Trump

Snippet: Cassidy came last in a three-way Louisiana primary race against Trump-backed challenger Julia Letlow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3353856/republican-senator-bill-cassidy-pays-price-voting-convict-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pays the price for voting to convict Trump

Snippet: Cassidy came last in a three-way Louisiana primary race against Trump-backed challenger Julia Letlow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3353856/republican-senator-bill-cassidy-pays-price-voting-convict-trump

[2026-05-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Starmer considering resigning as UK prime minister – Daily Mail

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering resigning amid a deepening political crisis inside the ruling Labour Party, according to Daily Mail journalist Dan Hodges.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640085-starmer-considering-resigning-daily-mail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-17 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

Snippet: British fighter jets in the Middle East will be equipped with new missile systems to make it cheaper to intercept Iranian drones.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy02ypz1w84o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Regardless of election results, voters must let the government govern - editorial

Snippet: As Israel stands on the threshold of an election, the most refreshing thing that could emerge would be a consensus that this time the results will be respected: that those who win will be allowed to govern, and those in the opposition will accept the results and move on.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-896377

[2026-05-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Snippet: Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/republican-louisiana-senator-bill-cassidy-results-primary-trump

[2026-05-17 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, as he was projected to finish third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/la-republican-sen-bill-cassidy-fails-to-make-runoff-in-primary-as-trump-backed-challenger-tops-vote/

[2026-05-17 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

Snippet: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l2p0wwzzdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

Snippet: Conor McGregor is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cdjpl9d28elo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro

Snippet: The Trump administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro Wednesday, according to a US Justice Department official, ‌in a move that would escalate the pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739422

[2026-05-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

Snippet: The UK's relationship with the EU looks set to become an issue in both a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield constituency.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7l265pe8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump could shake up LA mayor race with bombshell Spencer Pratt endorsement

Snippet: President Donald Trump may be preparing to toss a political grenade into Los Angeles’ mayoral race, by backing reality TV firebrand Spencer Pratt.Buzz surrounding a possible Trump endorsement of Pratt has exploded inside conservative circles as the former reality star’s longshot campaign starts gaining serious attention far outside Hollywood gossip pages.“Trump loves celebrity candidates, and Spencer knows exactly how to dominate headlines,” a Republican insider told gossip columnist Rob Shuter.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/donald-trump-reportedly-considers-endorsing-spencer-pratt-for-la-mayor/

[2026-05-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Labor plays down chances of post-budget poll boost

Snippet: May 17, 2026 12:06 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-plays-down-chances-of-post-budget-poll-boost/

[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

Snippet: Eurovision 2026 has come to a close, with Bulgaria crowned winner and Israel in second place after a nail-biting public vote.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cj3pznr0zr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:28am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/labor-wins-stafford-by-election-luke-richmond/106689404

[2026-05-17 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:28am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/labor-claims-victory-stafford-by-election-luke-richmond/106689404

[2026-05-17 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing

Snippet: France has opened an investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi after NGOs accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of complicity in the killing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640084-france-investigate-saudi-journalist-killing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-17 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

Snippet: Dame Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-loved sopranos, has died at the age of 79.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqp1938d8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

Snippet: Another year, another flop. The UK has self-destructed at Eurovision all over again.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy72e81dp28o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Game-changing revelations from Spencer Pratt’s event in Nithya Raman’s heartland: ‘Our city has been destroyed’

Snippet: Spencer Pratt invaded his mayoral rival Nithya Raman’s own backyard for an election event that drew hundreds of locals concerned about Los Angeles future.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/los-angeles-mayor-race-voters-raise-crime-fears-at-spencer-pratt-event-in-nithya-ramans-district/

[2026-05-17 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

Snippet: Bulgarian pop star Dara has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her pneumatic dance anthem Bangaranga.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d87v9v660o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 09:43 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Eurovision avoids its nightmare scenario as Bulgaria beats Israel to win

Snippet: VIENNA — Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating Israel to victory on a dramatic night in Vienna that was marred by several countries boycotting.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-beats-israel-eurovision-song-contest-2026/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-17 09:29 UTC+10:00] [US voting rights] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights

Snippet: People came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/16/alabama-black-voting-rights-protest

[2026-05-17 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

Snippet: "It's a group holiday gone wrong," says actress Jessica Raine about new BBC drama Two Weeks in August.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0252zn0vno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

Snippet: Robert Kamugisha had been desperate to sit his driving test. But the waiting list stretched for months, and every week without a licence meant more pressure - financially and personally.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx219pn5g70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?

Snippet: The story of British politics today can be told by numbers. Five prime ministers in seven years, none of whom served a full parliament. Over the same period, seven foreign secretaries, six chancellors of the exchequer and four cabinet secretaries.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjpe7q0j1xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA 'moving day'

Snippet: American Alex Smalley leads by two, with Rory McIlroy in the group three back

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/ckgp40573reo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss