Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-18 08:59 UTC+10:00] [Cannes film festival] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Performer is as good as ever but her actor character is thinly conceived in a fundamentally implausible depiction of how to grapple with alcoholism
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[2026-05-18 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 8:53am
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[2026-05-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention plans to deploy additional staff to the affected countries and provide technical support
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[2026-05-18 08:50 UTC+10:00] [ebola] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention plans to deploy additional staff to the affected countries and provide technical support
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[2026-05-18 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has convened a meeting with army commanders and called for reinforcement of front-line units on southern border, state media reported Monday.
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[2026-05-18 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Paris Hilton debuted dark brown locks as she walked the runway at the Gucci Cruise 2027 collection fashion show on Saturday, a big change from her usual platinum-hued tresses.
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[2026-05-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Following a major reorganization into a five-piece act, K-pop group Zerobaseone is returning with its new album, "Ascend-," embracing sophisticated contemporary R&B and a sound it describes as "minimalist."
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[2026-05-18 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: ROME — The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marveling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman library. They flipped through its digitized pages and found their sought-after treasure: the oldest surviving English poem.
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[2026-05-18 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Pete Davidson’s pals are coming to his defense after his ex Elsie Hewitt publicly asked for help caring for their infant daughter days after news of their split surfaced.
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[2026-05-18 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CANNES, France — American actor Adam Driver batted away accusations about aggressive behaviour on the set of the television series "Girls" Sunday, saying "I have no comment on any of that. I'm saving it all for my book."
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[2026-05-18 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Heidi Montag managed to send social media into a frenzy with just two words.
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[2026-05-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The best of the best in country music will be celebrated tonight at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
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[2026-05-18 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Two United States F-18 military aircraft collided mid-air during an airshow in Idaho on Sunday, local media reported.
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[2026-05-18 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Meghan Markle delivered a powerful speech on the dangers of online bullying at the unveiling of the Lost Screen Memorial art installation Sunday.
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[2026-05-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: VOA Africa
Snippet: No live streaming currently available
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[2026-05-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: London's Nova Music Festival exhibit had its main sign removed after police requested its removal due to the potential for antisemitic incidents, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
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[2026-05-18 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Thousands of Americans on Sunday converged on the National Mall to mark the country’s 250th birthday with a prayer festival featuring religious music and speeches by leaders from across faiths.
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[2026-05-18 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
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[2026-05-18 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Sarah Jane Ramos’ would-be bridesmaid from her canceled wedding to Dak Prescott has spoken out after being spotted getting cozy with the NFL star.
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[2026-05-18 05:01 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Kylie Minogue has always attracted intense scrutiny over her romantic life amid a slew of high-profile relationships.
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[2026-05-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: From a rampaging Godzilla to Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro to Kurosawa’s epic Seven Samurai, Japan’s movie industry has given rise to a cast of memorable characters.
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[2026-05-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Consumers should pay a tax on concert tickets at major stadiums in NSW to fund the state’s struggling local live music scene, three peak industry associations say.
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[2026-05-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When restaurant, bar and live music venue The Hideaway opens at Bondi Junction next week, a caviar trolley will lap the room, bombe Alaska will be served tableside and a two-pronged chefs’ hatted act will grace its kitchen. RJ Lines, the chef and co-owner at Petersham’s now closed One Penny Red, and former Cirrus and Bentley head chef James Tai have joined the start-up.
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[2026-05-18 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El estadounidense RuPaul se presenta durante el festival de música Tecate Emblema en la Ciudad de México, el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026. (Foto AP/Eduardo Verdugo)
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[2026-05-18 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tom Brady gave his best “Blue Steel” look while strutting his stuff at the Gucci Resort 2027 runway in New York on Saturday.
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[2026-05-18 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Some Disneyland Star Wars fans got the surprise of a lifetime over the weekend when actor Pedro Pascal put on a Mandalorian costume and showed up to the park.
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[2026-05-18 04:37 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Canal+ head says he will not work with hundreds of actors and directors who signed protest against Vincent Bolloré’s political sway
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[2026-05-18 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Gucci shut down Times Square on May 16 for Demna’s blockbuster Cruise 2027 show, drawing an A-list crowd to the heart of Manhattan. Celebrities including Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and Cindy Crawford graced the catwalk, while guests like Mariah Carey, Kim Kardashian, Shawn Mendes and Lindsay Lohan packed the front row.
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[2026-05-18 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cate Blanchett poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Paper Tiger’ at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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[2026-05-18 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Alec Baldwin hit back at Elon Musk for criticizing Lupita Nyong’o’s looks after she was cast to play Helen of Troy in “The Odyssey.”
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[2026-05-18 03:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sandra Hüller poses for portrait photographs for the film ‘Fatherland’ during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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[2026-05-18 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Progressive billionaire Tom Steyer is facing backlash over his use of paid social media influencers — and critics are now raising eyebrows over resurfaced details that one of the influencers tied to his California governor campaign was based in Texas.
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[2026-05-18 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Late Saturday night, a massive explosion and a bright fireball illuminated the skies over Israel's Beit Shemesh, deeply rattling local residents and setting off rampant speculation in local media and online commentary.
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[2026-05-18 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Dennis Locorriere, the frontman of ’70s band Dr Hook, died Saturday following a battle with kidney disease. He was 76.
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[2026-05-18 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis isn’t worried Suge Knight will finger him in an upcoming memoir as being involved in the shooting death of the rap legend.
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[2026-05-18 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Paul McCartney closed out the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” with a surprise third performance.
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[2026-05-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Mary Todd Lincoln may be the most vilified first lady in American history. This is not because she was uniquely unscrupulous or evil, but because her life intersected with an unprecedented national crisis presided over by her husband, unforgiving gender norms, and sensational media coverage that outlived her. She has been remembered more for controversy and tragedy than for her intelligence, resilience, and influence as first lady.
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[2026-05-18 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Arab world is a major inspiration for Drake, with the rapper back with a trio of albums released on Friday: Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti.
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[2026-05-18 01:56 UTC+10:00] [Cannes film festival] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Actor otherwise has ‘no comment’ on Girls creator’s claims about his on-set behaviour as he speaks at Cannes film festival
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[2026-05-18 01:55 UTC+10:00] [Cannes film festival] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Cannes film festival: The Son of Saul director’s dramatisation of Jean Moulin’s torture by Klaus Barbie both benefits and suffers from its mainstream approach
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[2026-05-18 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In her apartment in Beersheba, Rachel Ohana is listening to the living room television with one ear as she makes her famous Moroccan meatballs in the kitchen.
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[2026-05-18 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Jaafar Jackson arrives at the premiere of “Michael” on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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[2026-05-18 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis
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[2026-05-18 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Adam Driver side-stepped commenting on his behavior on the “Girls” set in Cannes.
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[2026-05-18 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: California Gov. Gavin Newsom tried cashing in on BTS mania — but the internet wasn’t buying it.
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[2026-05-18 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo used his platform in the 4th edition of the Renaissance Festival in the town of Songon M’Brathé to condemn the imprisonment of political activists.
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[2026-05-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [International Booker prize] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Political oppression in Tehran, a witch’s tale from France, a film-maker in Nazi Germany … we weigh up the contenders for the International Booker prize 2026
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[2026-05-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: At the turn of last century, an ambitious young solicitor caused a scandal in a high-profile murder case. Years later he was a political leader in a new nation. How did he do it?
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[2026-05-18 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Taylor Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce attended a private dinner in New York City as their wedding day approaches.
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[2026-05-18 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt responded to a potential endorsement by President Donald Trump in classic Pratt fashion: with a GIF of himself.
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