[2026-04-10 04:17 UTC+10:00] [Crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Starmer likens Trump to Putin as he laments soaring energy costs

Snippet: LONDON — A “fed up” Keir Starmer drew parallels between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he complained about mounting energy costs for Brits as a result of the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/starmer-likens-trump-to-putin-as-he-laments-soaring-energy-costs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: Politico

Title: Trump vented at Rutte over NATO inaction on Iran during turbulent meeting

Snippet: BRUSSELS — U.S. President Donald Trump unloaded his frustration with NATO allies in a bad-tempered meeting with Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday — and indicated he was considering reprisals for lack of support over the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/trump-vented-at-rutte-over-nato-inaction-on-iran-during-turbulent-meeting/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Robertson to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Snippet: Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8d4jvj108o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 03:30 UTC+10:00] [Hungary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on Hungary’s election: a bellwether contest for the global far right | Editorial

Snippet: Defeat for Viktor Orbán on Sunday would be celebrated in Brussels, mourned in Washington and Moscow, and would give his country its democracy back

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/09/the-guardian-view-on-hungary-election-a-bellwether-contest-for-the-global-far-right

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

Source: RT News

Title: Taiwan splits over One-China: Peace mission challenges war narrative (VIDEO)

Snippet: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday proposed a nearly $40 billion military buildup amid tensions with Beijing. This came just days after the head of the self-governing island’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), traveled to the mainland seeking rapprochement in the first such visit in a decade.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637854-taiwan-china-peace-mission-split/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-10 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts

Snippet: Noa-Lynn van Leuven became the first transgender woman to compete in the PDC World Championship in 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c33lm6d154eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 03:18 UTC+10:00] [Actualité] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: “Stupeur et inquiétude” chez les créateurs de contenu, après la suspension de l’aide du CNC

Snippet: PARIS — L’annonce par le Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), mercredi, de la suspension du Fonds d’aide à la création sur les plateformes sociales, lequel était destiné à soutenir les créateurs de contenu dans leurs projets vidéo, a eu l’effet d’un coup de massue sur la profession.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/stupeur-et-inquietude-chez-les-createurs-de-contenu-apres-la-suspension-de-laide-du-cnc/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ireland deploys army to clear fuel protests

Snippet: The Irish government has announced that it will use the military to clear trucks and tractors blocking “critical infrastructure.” Protests launched over soaring fuel prices have brought Dublin to a standstill in recent days.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637864-ireland-army-fuel-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: BBC News

Title: OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Snippet: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing a multi-billion pound UK data centre project aimed at boosting its AI infrastructure, citing concerns about high energy costs and regulation.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyd032ej70o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Orbán's rural base still backs the Hungarian leader ahead of Sunday’s election

Snippet: People walk by an electoral poster showing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the slogan “Let’s stand together against the war!” in Albertirsa, Hungary, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Eldar Emric)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/orban-rural-base-support-hungary-election-348539b3911d721bcf8f3e0d1f937ab3

[2026-04-10 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: GOP Blocks Congressional Democrats Attempt At Iran War Powers Vote

Snippet: (Update 1245ET): House Republicans thwarted Democrats’ attempt to unanimously restrict President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, declining to recognize the lawmaker who sought to offer it during a pro forma session Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/congressional-democrats-will-seek-iran-war-powers-vote

[2026-04-10 02:37 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz rejects immediate role in securing Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

Snippet: BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday that Berlin won't participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S.-Israel war with Iran ends, ruling out concrete steps in the coming days despite pressure from the Trump administration.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-rejects-immediate-involvement-in-securing-strait-of-hormuz-warns-of-fragile-ceasefire/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 02:29 UTC+10:00] [Benjamin Netanyahu] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Will deadly Israeli attacks in Lebanon shatter US-Iran ceasefire? | The Latest

Snippet: Israel has intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon, prompting Iran to warn it could withdraw from the ceasefire agreed with the US. Hundreds have been killed and wounded since the agreement was announced, after Israeli forces launched mass strikes on densely populated areas. Israel says the strikes are aimed at the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, while Iran claims they are a blatant violation of the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/video/2026/apr/09/could-deadly-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-shatter-us-iran-ceasefire-the-latest

[2026-04-10 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: The battle for Hungary: How the country’s election became a battleground between the US and EU

Snippet: Not so long ago, US President Donald Trump openly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of the Hungarian parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637587-battle-for-hungary-us-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-10 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: New Zealand rider Watts banned for mid-race punch

Snippet: After the incident last month, NSN Development Team said they "deeply regretted" the actions of rider Kiaan Watts

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/cvg0j1478z1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

Snippet: The war is inside his head now. A slamming door or cutlery being dropped makes him jump. The ceasefire doesn't change that.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84ngmjz8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election

Snippet: Over the past decade alone, Peru has seen nine different presidents occupy the government palace in Lima. On Sunday, it sets out to elect a 10th.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/9/a-record-breaking-field-what-to-expect-from-perus-presidential-election

[2026-04-10 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Majority of voters say NYC on wrong track under Mamdani: Poll

Snippet: A majority of voters say New York City is on the wrong track during Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 100 days in office — fueled by discontent among Hispanic, black and Asian voters, a poll released Thursday found.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/09/us-news/majority-of-voters-say-nyc-on-wrong-under-mamdani-poll/

[2026-04-10 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Elliott's Brighterdaysahead wins Aintree Hurdle

Snippet: Brighterdaysahead was second in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/articles/cnv8215ql0zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Arsenal's big summer: Arteta contract and Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly futures

Snippet: Arsenal will be open for business this summer

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn78kdymmvpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump’s ex-attorney general spared Epstein grilling, sparking cover-up claims

Snippet: Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Donald Trump last week, will not be required to testify about her handling of the investigation into late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department (DOJ) has announced.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637859-pam-bondi-no-epstein-testimony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-10 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE delivers 100 tonnes of food aid to Gaza via air bridge | The National

Snippet: The UAE has sent 100 tonnes of food aid to Gaza as part of the country's continuing humanitarian campaign.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/09/uae-delivers-100-tonnes-of-food-aid-to-gaza-via-air-bridge/

[2026-04-10 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The 'final blow' doctrine: How Trump is rewriting the rules of American power - analysis

Snippet: On March 2, 2026, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stood in the Pentagon briefing room and declared a phrase already etched into strategic consciousness: “American deterrence is back.” Beside him sat Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine. Together, they described Operation Epic Fury – the ongoing US military campaign launched two days earlier against Iran’s offensive capabilities: its ballistic missiles, production infrastructure, navy, and security apparatus.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-892084

[2026-04-10 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: De-Hamasification: The ideological war Israel isn't fighting - opinion

Snippet: The military campaign in Gaza has focused, understandably, on dismantling Hamas’s armed infrastructure. But demilitarization alone cannot produce durable security.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-892078

[2026-04-10 01:15 UTC+10:00] [JD Vance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

Snippet: US vice-president said bloc tried to ‘destroy’ country’s economy, despite it being a net recipient of EU funds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/09/jd-vance-claims-orban-eu-hungary-election-fact-checked

[2026-04-10 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Snippet: France's far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clye1288l8no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 01:01 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Police gear up to interview high-profile witnesses over Peter Mandelson

Snippet: LONDON — Police investigating former U.K. ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson over his association with Jeffrey Epstein are gearing up to interview high-profile figures in British politics.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-police-gear-up-interview-high-profile-witnesses-peter-mandelson/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: RT News

Title: Norway helping Ukraine prepare attacks on Russian commercial vessels – TASS

Snippet: Norway is assisting Ukraine with preparing “terrorist attacks” on Russian commercial vessels in the Barents and Norwegian seas, TASS has reported, citing a defense source.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637855-norway-ukraine-drone-attacks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Paul Hounkpè, the moderate challenger facing favourite Wadagni in Benin vote

Snippet: Sunday's presidential election in Benin will pit Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni against a single opponent: Paul Hounkpè, of the Cowry Forces for ⁠an Emerging Benin party.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/paul-hounkpe-the-moderate-challenger-facing-favourite-wadagni-in-benin-vote/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Snippet: Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349559/hong-kong-spent-hk113-billion-legco-poll-35-over-figure-2021?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-10 00:43 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Snippet: Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349559/hong-kong-spent-hk113-billion-legco-poll-35-over-figure-2021

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Sinner into last eight after 37-set record snapped

Snippet: Sinner has never won a clay-court Masters 1000 title

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c3r37peerpgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the astronauts of the Artemis II mission that Canadians 'couldn't be more proud' of them.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwykpw99ed2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Not buying it': Nearly half of Israelis say Israel and US did not win Iran war, poll finds

Snippet: The Israeli public is deeply divided over the question of victory in the war with Iran, according to a Walla and Maariv poll published on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892495

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Front-runner Wadagni eyes Presidency in Benin vote

Snippet: In Benin, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the clear favorite in Sunday’s presidential election, backed by outgoing president Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two terms.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/09/front-runner-wadagni-eyes-presidency-in-benin-vote/

[2026-04-10 00:27 UTC+10:00] [Crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Geht die Energiekrise trotz Waffenruhe im Iran weiter?

Snippet: Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/power-and-policy/geht-die-energiekrise-trotz-waffenruhe-im-iran-weiter/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-10 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'My daughter, 14, was groomed after meeting man on gaming platform Roblox'

Snippet: A mother whose 14-year-old daughter was groomed into sending sexually explicit images of herself by a man she met on Roblox said the online gaming platform was not doing enough to protect children.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78l92e9192o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: BBC News

Title: US plans to automatically register men for military draft eligibility

Snippet: Young American men could be automatically registered for eligibility for the military draft as soon as December, ending decades of self-registration.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6lx2lpl9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over use of her name

Snippet: Jo Malone, the perfume designer, said she hopes "sense will prevail" in a case against her and High Street retailer Zara by beauty giant Estée Lauder over the use of her name.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7471n0lm2vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-10 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Man jailed after grooming girl he met on gaming platform Roblox

Snippet: A man who groomed a 14-year-old girl after meeting her on the online gaming platform Roblox has been jailed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqkl8j75k3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Scotland confirm final World Cup warm-up against Bolivia - live on BBC

Snippet: Bolivia missed out on the World Cup after losing their play-off to Iraq

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cm25yp3k8vlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: BTS battle torrential rain to kick off $1bn world tour

Snippet: BTS were battered by the elements as they kicked off their marathon world tour in Goyang Stadium, South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq59qzzg93jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs?

Snippet: How will Roberto de Zerbi try to transform Spurs?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg3kxy221xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside

Snippet: An "opportunistic" thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2 million from a central London pub has been jailed for more than two years.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6098jngryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Defence secretary interview on Russian submarine operation

Snippet: Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nbyvz1?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international

Snippet: Laura Cardoso previously took a hat-trick for Brazil in a T20 World Cup qualifier against Canada in 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cly7dgp8x7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:22 UTC+10:00] [French politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Paris Prosecutors drop drug probe against French MEP Rima Hassan

Snippet: PARIS — French MEP Rima Hassan has been cleared of wrongdoing after being accused of carrying illegal drugs, according to a statement from her party and the Paris prosecutor’s office.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/french-mep-rima-hassan-drug-possession-accusation-dropped/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Snippet: Amazon has told owners it will soon stop supporting older Kindle models - a move which has left some users outraged.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98k91yy4z4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?

Snippet: In the weeks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the battle for the narrative over the war's progress has been taking place at the heart of American military power.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1krpjr91v2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines

Snippet: Three Russian submarines conducted a "covert" operation of cables and pipelines in waters north of the UK, Defence Secretary John Healey said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre13qn9z7do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss