[2026-04-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ein Spaziergang mit Dorothee Bär

Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/ein-spaziergang-mit-dorothee-bar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency

Snippet: A British man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack the computers of at least a dozen companies and to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from people in the US.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c145yxjrllko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why India rejected a vote that could have been a global 'beacon' for women's rights

Snippet: Indian politicians pose outside Parliament House in New Delhi before debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/india-rejects-move-to-increase-women-in-parliament/106578754

[2026-04-18 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Catholics unsettled by Trump's feud with pope

Snippet: NEW YORK — Donald Trump's war of words with Pope Leo has angered some American Catholics, a key voting bloc, who say the US president has gone too far in his criticism of the pontiff.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/world/americas-emea/us-catholics-unsettled-by-trumps-feud-with-pope/2323134

[2026-04-18 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor

Snippet: The main opposition People Power Party said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720109

[2026-04-18 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor

Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260418000800315

[2026-04-18 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: French MPs withdraw controversial ‘anti-Semitism’ bill

Snippet: French lawmakers linked to President Emmanuel Macron have withdrawn a controversial bill aimed at expanding anti-Semitism laws in the country, which had been set for debate in parliament on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638611-france-controversial-antisemitism-bill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 09:38 UTC+10:00] [Michigan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

Snippet: Jordan Acker, who pushed legal action against protesters, is running for re-election in race reflecting tensions on Israel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/17/university-of-michigan-regent-sexual-messages

[2026-04-18 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Snippet: A vaccine during pregnancy which protects newborns against nasty chest infections is cutting hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%, UK health officials say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g84nxwz8wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Snippet: Major mortgage lenders are making "meaningful" cuts to the rates on new deals, bringing some solace to first-time buyers hit by the economic impact of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyx2q86lgpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Snippet: More than one in three young men in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, up from 26% in 2000, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3578g32d0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: My weekly juggling act - being a teacher to other children and a mum to my own

Snippet: Dena Tickner feels guilty sometimes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvvr5z2pro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them

Snippet: Ever heard of carrageenan pudding? No? Neither had food content creator Annie Mae Herring until a few weeks ago.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje4pl85pxwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Snippet: Péter Magyar and his victorious Tisza party have wasted no time preparing for the transfer of power in Hungary after their dramatic landslide defeat of Viktor Orbán last Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g40npz37lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay

Snippet: Calls to remove the head of Peru’s electoral authority have intensified as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/pressure-mounts-on-perus-election-authorities-amid-presidential-race-delay

[2026-04-18 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mamdani backs local candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment

Snippet: Lindsey Boylan, who helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when she came forward as the first woman to accuse the former governor of sexual harassment, speaks during an interview in New York, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mamdani-boylan-endorsement-mayor-nyc-7c227668bcfba2da8a333884e64aba9f

[2026-04-18 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

Snippet: Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial vessels, but added that ships should use designated safe lanes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydexp39ddo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pete Hegseth compares media to Pharisees, ancient Jewish sect derided by Christians

Snippet: Almost exactly seven years after a presidential candidate stopped referring to “Pharisees” in response to allegations of antisemitism, another prominent political Pete has invoked the term.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893383

[2026-04-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas ban

Snippet: Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU’s Court of Justice challenging the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638612-slovakia-sues-eu-russian-gas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight ban

Snippet: An overnight parking clampdown aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour at a beauty spot where people hike to catch the sunrise will not solve the problem, locals say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew77qq2r7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Crosby most likely to become head coach, Nylander most fashionable according to NHLPA poll

Snippet: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Protas (62) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nhl-players-poll-d6392858ff398d73a94477642fc7c013

[2026-04-18 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Clair Obscur takes top Bafta Games Award but misses out on clean sweep

Snippet: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been crowned best game at this year's Bafta Games Awards - but didn't quite sweep the board as expected.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqx3z0gz0wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell supporter Jon Cryer looks downcast after wasting $10K on campaign

Snippet: Jon Cryer looked like he could use a refund after wasting $10,000 on disgraced candidate Eric Swalwell’s failed campaign for California Governor.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/jon-cryer-looks-downcast-after-wasting-10k-on-eric-swalwell-campaign/

[2026-04-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gasoline prices could fall slowly if the Strait of Hormuz stays open

Snippet: Backdropped by ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damage, according to local witnesses caused by several recent airstrikes during the U.S.-Israel military campaign, is seen on a fishing pier in the port of Qeshm island, Iran, Monday, April 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Asghar Besharati)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-gasoline-prices-strait-hormuz-dbd3d413017078988cacac046169d651

[2026-04-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return

Snippet: Michael Carrick managed Marcus Rashford during a three-match stint in his first spell in charge of Manchester United

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c070yn2vlezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: A blunder in Narungga leaves SA's electoral authority in damage control

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/missing-votes-cap-off-poll-disaster-for-sa-electoral-commission/106576268

[2026-04-18 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Snippet: Plenty in Westminster knew the Lord Mandelson saga was going to cause the prime minister more grief.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydex228vko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years

Snippet: Frank Lampard was appointed Coventry manager in November 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy814339170o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY-15 candidate Michael Blake deletes sympathy posts after praising murderer Justin Fairfax: ‘remember the legacy before today’

Snippet: Not so killer instincts.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/ny-15-candidate-michael-blake-deletes-sympathy-posts-after-praising-murderer-justin-fairfax-remember-the-legacy-before-today/

[2026-04-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

Snippet: Ronnie O'Sullivan reached the semi-finals of the 2025 World Championship where he lost to eventual winner Zhao Xintong

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/c4g5ywe38dno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ex-Wisconsin man gets prison sentence for political campaign funding

Snippet: People vote in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/foreign-national-political-contributions-sentencing-court-a093eda9e669254b2bccb33061e10681

[2026-04-18 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Battle for Bulgaria: RT’s definitive guide to the Bulgarian election

Snippet: Bulgarians are about to vote in the country’s eighth election in five years. Unpopular caretaker governments have come and gone, and now victory looks almost certain for former president, Ukraine skeptic and left-winger Rumen Radev.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638589-bulgaria-election-radev-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vijay unveils TVK’s manifesto; promises free gas cylinders

Snippet: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay on Thursday unveiled the party’s election manifesto, promising Rs.2,500 monthly assistance for women and 8 gm gold and silk saree for every bride from families with annual income below Rs.500,000 for if voted into power in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981417/vijay-unveils-tvks-manifesto-promises-free-gas-cylinders/

[2026-04-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

Snippet: Bodycam footage shows the moment a New York police officer patrolling on horseback chases a suspected purse-snatcher around city streets.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cnv893gn722o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Unity vital to develop sports, says Jaswar Umar

Snippet: Presidential candidate Jaswar Umar pledged unity, financial transparency and urgent reforms after being named the common candidate by a majority of sports bodies for the upcoming National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka election, with the Annual General Meeting set for April 25 at the Duncan White Auditorium at the Sports Ministry in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/sports/981397/unity-vital-to-develop-sports-says-jaswar-umar/

[2026-04-18 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump orders probe into mysterious deaths of US nuclear scientists

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists with access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded nuclear and space secrets. The cases have fueled online speculation ranging from foreign espionage to a government cover-up of classified UFO research.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638590-trump-us-scientist-deaths/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka juniors launch Asia bid in Nepal qualifier

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Under-12 boys and girls teams kicked off their campaign yesterday at the Regional Qualifying Event of the South Asia – ITF Asia 12 and Under Team Competition in Nepal, aiming to secure a place in the Asian finals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/sports/981411/sri-lanka-juniors-launch-asia-bid-in-nepal-qualifier/

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith

Snippet: Warning: This story contains distressing content

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj40pr8x49lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and WIF Partner with MullenLowe Sri Lanka to Champion the ‘Dear Father’ Movement

Snippet: The Rotary Club of Colombo Uptown and the Women’s International Foundation (WIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MullenLowe Sri Lanka, forming a strategic partnership to scale the ‘Dear Father’ programme into a national movement. As part of this collaboration, MullenLowe Sri Lanka will serve as the Creative and Public Relations Partner, leading the campaign and communications strategy to promote equitable, non-violent, and responsive fatherhood across Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/features/981498/rotary-club-of-colombo-uptown-and-wif-partner-with-mullenlowe-sri-lanka-to-champion-the-dear-father-movement/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The battle for Bendigo East: Inside the race that could upend the state election

Snippet: It was more than a quarter of a century ago that a young Jacinta Allan pulled off an upset few political watchers saw coming.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-battle-for-bendigo-east-inside-the-race-that-could-upend-the-state-election-20260416-p5zoet.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One Nation candidate told to use personal bank account for donations

Snippet: One Nation’s first big test in Victorian politics – the Nepean byelection – may have put the fast-rising party in breach of Victoria’s electoral laws, after state president Warren Pickering advised candidate Darren Hercus to use a personal bank account to accept campaign donations.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/one-nation-candidate-told-to-use-personal-bank-account-for-donations-20260417-p5zotg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Snippet: Marketa Vondrousova won the women's singles title at Wimbledon in 2023

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c0q9ydk2wg9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hornets vs. Magic prediction: NBA Play-In Game pick, odds, best bet

Snippet: The Orlando Magic have one game left to save their season, and they face the tall task of stopping the hottest team in the NBA over the second half of the campaign.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/betting/hornets-vs-magic-prediction-nba-play-in-game-pick-odds-best-bet/

[2026-04-18 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge sides with Arizona election official in legal fight over voting operations

Snippet: Maricopa County Recorder candidate Arizona state Rep. Justin Heap, R-Phoenix, speaks during a campaign event, Oct. 22, 2024, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-maricopa-county-recorder-lawsuit-elections-887c01d8c5b723b8a76cc274f4796975

[2026-04-18 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel lists top ‘anti-Semite influencers’ (VIDEO)

Snippet: Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism has published its list of top ten “anti-Semite and anti-Zionist” influencers for 2025.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638549-israel-list-top-antisemite-influencers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The UK and France will lead a multinational mission to protect commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjz819vmgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan comes up with new word for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

Snippet: Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr185nx0n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

Snippet: A Kanye West concert in Poland has been cancelled, the venue has announced, following government pressure and condemnation over a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments by the US rapper.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx95rl4ek5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: RT News

Title: The chance of a Türkiye-Israel war has never been more real

Snippet: By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638595-israel-turkiye-war-real/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Closing the circle: Inside the campaign to bring Theodor Herzl’s grandparents to Mount Herzl

Snippet: The popular image of Theodor Herzl as a secular, assimilated Viennese journalist who stumbled into Zionism after covering the Dreyfus trial has never sat well with Yaakov Hagoel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-893178