[2026-06-19 01:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says

Snippet: Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of men

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/18/uk-young-men-not-more-rightwing-than-older-groups

[2026-06-19 01:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

Snippet: The memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran lays out the political, military and economic consequences of the ill-judged decision to attack Iran on 28 February.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyegr2mp8jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: California billionaire tax proposal to qualify for November ballot

Snippet: A large banner is seen at a campaign event for a proposed “billionaires tax” in Los Angeles on Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-billionaire-tax-ballot-healthcare-beee1e49297b8371d9f0836cdde7a9de

[2026-06-19 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Attempted murder arrest after boy injured at zoo

Snippet: A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was left with critical injuries after entering a crocodile enclosure.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx50n2vj74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pro-Palestinian protesters trial ends in hung jury

Snippet: A jury in the trial of four pro-Palestine protesters who denied causing criminal damage to a factory in the West Midlands has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20yx13l9w5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Continuity or change? What to know about Colombia’s run-off election

Snippet: Voters in Colombia are preparing to head to the polls for the second time in less than a month to decide who will be the South American country’s next president.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/continuity-or-change-what-to-know-about-colombias-run-off-election

[2026-06-19 01:21 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Gesundheitsreform: Die Pharmaindustrie und der Streit ums Sparen

Snippet: Der wirtschaftspolitische Podcast von POLITICO Deutschland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/power-and-policy/gesundheitsreform-die-pharmaindustrie-und-der-streit-ums-sparen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: My job was to watch hours and hours of abuse caught on camera at Muckamore Hospital

Snippet: Warning - this story contains details some people may find distressing.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74ynj0y58ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker

Snippet: Harry Kane is England's record goalscorer followed by Wayne Rooney (53 goals in 120 appearances), Sir Bobby Charlton (49 in 106) and Gary Lineker (48 in 80)

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg5de1dyn2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial

Snippet: A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Norwegian teenager accused of travelling to England to carry out a killing on behalf of an international crime gang backed by Iran.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6v1qw7d0no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Failed 2024 candidate Kamala Harris predicts Obama-like end for Trump on Iran negotiations

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/kamala-harris-predicts-obama-like-end-for-trump-on-iran-negotiations/

[2026-06-19 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California’s raid on the rich passes major milestone as hated billionaire tax qualifies for ballot

Snippet: [nyp_video player=”CTwMRAEM” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”W5xXwQyA” playlisttype=”dynamic” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/californias-raid-on-the-rich-passes-major-milestone-as-hated-billionaire-tax-qualifies-for-ballot/

[2026-06-19 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Foreign Office drops 'do not travel' advice for UAE

Snippet: The Foreign Office has dropped its advice against travelling to the UAE, but warned British citizens that "attacks could resume at short notice" in the region.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddl29lg5gro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Musk backs ‘Nuremberg Trials’ for Pakistani rape gangs

Snippet: Elon Musk has backed Nuremberg-style trials and executions for the Pakistani rape gangs that abused white British girls. At least 250,000 girls were raped by the gangs, according to a report published on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641780-elon-musk-rape-gangs-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-19 00:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?

Snippet: President Donald Trump has formally signed a deal with Iran to end the conflict that began on 28 February when the US and Israel launched air strikes against Tehran and across the country.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74ynmnrwmeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-19 00:08 UTC+10:00] [Hungarian elections 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Magyar and Metsola discuss EU dropping rule of law procedure against Hungary

Snippet: Péter Magyar said Thursday that he and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola discussed the EU dropping its rule-of-law disciplinary procedure against Hungary.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/peter-magyar-roberta-metsola-eu-rule-of-law-procedure-hungary/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 00:07 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Hegseth launches six-month review of US force posture in Europe

Snippet: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of America’s military footprint in Europe on Thursday, escalating the Trump administration’s push on NATO allies to take greater responsibility for the continent’s defense.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/pete-hegseth-launches-review-us-force-europe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: BBC News

Title: GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar

Snippet: Rockstar has revealed the pre-order date and official cover art for Grand Theft Auto 6.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8j1yj64g3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: New York Post

Title: New California bill that would cut down bureaucratic red tape qualifies for November ballot

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/building-an-affordable-california-act-qualifies-for-november-ballot/

[2026-06-18 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Body found in landing gear of plane at Gatwick

Snippet: The body of a man has been found in the landing gear of a plane which landed at Gatwick Airport from Morocco.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gy2xzx1z7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Teacher who murdered adopted baby son Preston Davey given whole life prison sentence

Snippet: A teacher who sexually abused and murdered the 13-month-old baby boy he adopted with his partner has been told he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrx8gj112mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'My brother hid in a rice sack': The refugee stars playing at the World Cup

Snippet: When Antonio Rudiger entered the fray as a substitute during Germany's World Cup opener - a 7-1 victory over Curacao at the Houston Stadium - he knew his large extended family would be watching on proudly.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eygyg2zeno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:40 UTC+10:00] [Drug shortages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU lawmakers back suspension of wastewater cleanup rules in right-wing alliance

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Parliament backed a conservative push Thursday to pause parts of the EU’s wastewater cleanup law, over fears that making drugmakers pay to remove micropollutants could fuel medicine shortages.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-back-suspension-wastewater-cleanup-right-wing-alliance/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The twisted life of teacher who killed his adopted son

Snippet: In the months after he adopted Preston Davey, Jamie Varley's social media pages painted a picture of a loving family life but the reality was far more twisted and sinister.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c621g80jd33o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Scott Ritter: America lost the Iran war, but Americans are being sold a victory

Snippet: Scott Ritter is a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and author of 'Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union.' He served in the Soviet Union as an inspector implementing the INF Treaty, in General Schwarzkopf’s staff during the Gulf War, and from 1991-1998 as a UN weapons inspector.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641759-iran-war-america-lost/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 23:34 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Politico

Title: Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat

Snippet: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar vowed on Thursday to cut contact with top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, triggering a public spat that Kallas later tried — and failed — to defuse.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/israeli-foreign-minister-gideon-saar-sever-all-contact-with-top-eu-diplomat-kaja-kallas/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hegseth says some Nato allies will fail as he announces US review of Europe forces

Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has severely criticised some of America's Nato allies, while announcing a six-month review of US forces in Europe.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vy5l62622o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough

Snippet: England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/videos/c5yzk78k0eno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Remulla denies information on ICC arrest order for Duterte allies

Snippet: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla denies receiving information of any alleged arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Remulla was responding to allegations by Duterte's son and Congressman Pulong Duterte that Sen. Bong Go and two other former high ranking police officers were the next subjects of a supposed ICC warrant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-remulla-denies-information-on-icc-arrest-order-for-duterte-allies/2368552

[2026-06-18 23:05 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reading in Rome and a palace tour: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenMoscow, RussiaBlack smoke rises from the Gazprom Neft oil refinery in Moscow after a drone attack by UkrainePhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenVersailles, FranceDonald Trump receives a tour of the Château de Versailles from Emmanuel Macron after the conclusion of the G7 summit in ÉvianPhotograph: Anna Moneymaker/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWigan, UKA voter speaks to a police officer outside a polling station in Makerfield, Wigan, as voting gets under way in the byelection triggered by the Labour

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/18/reading-in-rome-and-a-palace-tour-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-06-18 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?

Snippet: Graduates in England leave university with more than £47,500 in student debt, according to new statistics.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyegp0dnq9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches

Snippet: Hundreds of "stunningly beautiful" blue sea creatures have washed up along parts of the Welsh coastline.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8dn984559o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:51 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The EU’s secret weapon for enlargement: AI

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission is using artificial intelligence to speed up its work with prospective members of the EU.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/the-eus-secret-weapon-for-enlargement-ai/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court hears petitions challenging Rabello’s heavily contested comptroller election

Snippet: The High Court of Justice pressed petitioners, the Knesset, and attorneys for the Likud and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday over whether the disputed vote that elected attorney Michael Rabello as state comptroller was tainted by a violation of the legally required secret ballot.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899843

[2026-06-18 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US planning war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia – AFP

Snippet: The US will set up a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, AFP has reported after reviewing tender documents and receiving confirmation from officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641758-us-australia-weapons-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?

Snippet: When John McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwyknd3lk7eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU member criticizes bloc’s latest Russia sanctions proposal

Snippet: The EU’s latest Russia sanctions package proposal includes counter-productive measures that could backfire on its own member states, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641769-bulgaria-objects-eu-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US and Israeli nuclear weapons 'brought no advantage in talks'

Snippet: The US-Iran framework agreement to end the war proves that nuclear weapons provide no strategic advantage, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-and-israeli-nuclear-weapons-brought-no-advantage-talks

[2026-06-18 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements

Snippet: The protest took place near EU institutions and brought together activists, human rights campaigners and members of a recent Gaza-bound flotilla. Participants argued that the bloc should use its economic influence to increase pressure on Israel amid continuing tensions linked to the war in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/brussels-rally-presses-eu-to-curb-trade-with-settlements/

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: As hibakusha numbers dwindle, Nihon Hidankyo to vote on group’s future in 2027

Snippet: Nihon Hidankyo is set to make a decision next year on whether to continue or disband as hibakusha enter their twilight years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/nihon-hidankyo-future-vote/

[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain

Snippet: Steven Lyons, one of Scotland's leading gangland figures, has lost his bid to block extradition from the Netherlands to Spain.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yz85nv53xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK

Snippet: Two men who worked for Chinese intelligence in the UK have been jailed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjx87gvlnxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers

Snippet: Lionel Messi is the World Cup's top scorer after one round of matches

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cddl26617m4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain

Snippet: A 63-year-old British man has died in a paragliding accident in Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region, authorities have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dye3e9gnwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada

Snippet: Elye Wahi played in the Ivory Coast's opening World Cup win over Ecuador

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvg7n7xdnd0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial

Snippet: The judge in the sex abuse trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has sent the jury out to consider their verdicts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8m211729no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland detains suspect in the murder of well-known Russian dissident

Snippet: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday announced authorities had detained a suspect in the murder of Russian exile and artist Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-detains-suspect-russia-vladimir-putin-critic-murder-case/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

Snippet: A Russian "shadow fleet" tanker has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded the Smyrtos early on Sunday morning, ship tracking data reviewed by BBC Verify shows.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk6d12lz6jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points

Snippet: Thousand of fans flocked to Argentina's Group J opener against Algeria to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cj6g88ernggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs

Snippet: England won five of their six World Cup qualifiers but missed out on automatic qualification by losing 4-0 to Spain earlier this month

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgl9xp2lgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss