[2026-04-17 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE National Orchestra honours the composers behind Emirati screen classics | The National

Snippet: The UAE National Orchestra returned to the stage on Thursday with a concert underscoring its purpose.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/17/uae-national-orchestra-honours-the-composers-behind-emirati-screen-classics/

[2026-04-17 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Telegraph’s new German owner imposes pro-Israel bias – journalist

Snippet: The Daily Telegraph’s incoming owner, German-based media conglomerate Axel Springer, is demanding that its employees now stick to a pro-Israel stance, British journalist Owen Jones has reported, citing a letter circulated among staff.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638554-telegraph-owner-imposes-israel-bias/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Tesda chief says local pay, low job opportunities drive graduates abroad

Snippet: Tesda Secretary Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez says on April 17, 2026 that local job opportunities for technical-vocational graduates remain less competitive in pay, pushing many certified workers to seek employment abroad. Benitez made the remark during a press briefing at the inauguration of the New Tesda Media Lounge when asked whether the steady outflow of graduates could be read as a sign of limited and underpaid local opportunities in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/videos/watch-tesda-chief-says-local-pay-low-job-opportunities-drive-graduates-abroad/2322668

[2026-04-17 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: VOA 1 - The Hits

Snippet: No live streaming currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8133957.html

[2026-04-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Snippet: Myanmar's new President, Min Aung Hlaing, has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893356

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Sheikh Zayed Book Award names winners and outlines plans for 20th anniversary | The National

Snippet: The 2026 winners of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award were announced on Friday, marking two decades of one of the Arab world’s most influential literary prizes.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/17/sheikh-zayed-book-award-names-winners-2026/

[2026-04-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lena Dunham reveals why she loved rehab

Snippet: Lena Dunham loved her 2018 stint in rehab because it was a much-needed break after her five-year run on “Girls.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/entertainment/lena-dunham-reveals-why-she-loved-being-in-rehab/

[2026-04-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Germany’s Affordable Art Fair draws crowds with artworks under €500

Snippet: Held at Arena Berlin, the event brings together more than 65 galleries from around 18 countries, showcasing thousands of contemporary artworks. Many pieces are priced under €500 and are clearly labelled, making it easier for visitors to find affordable options. Overall, prices range from around €100 to €10,000. Organisers say the fair plays an important role in reducing both financial and cultural barriers, making it easier for first-time buyers to enter the art market in one of Europe’s leading creative

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/17/germanys-affordable-art-fair-draws-crowds-with-artworks-under-500/

[2026-04-17 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Can Oli Sykes still scream? Bring Me The Horizon re-recording debut 2006 album

Snippet: Rock band Bring Me The Horizon are celebrating 20 years of their debut album by re-recording it - something that has got fans asking questions.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79jjdqv3p9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Olivia Rodrigo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Olivia Rodrigo: Drop Dead review – a maximalist rush of infatuation that’s just a bauble short of festive

Snippet: (Geffen)On this giddy first taste of the US pop star’s third album, she sets aside her rock bona fides to revel in the opulent flush of a crush-come-true. But why does it seem so doomed?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/17/olivia-rodrigo-drop-dead-review-single

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Aimee Carrero, who stars in Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors

Snippet: Carrero, who rose to fame voicing Disney’s first Latina princess, reprises her role in the Jon Hamm-led show’s second season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350442/meet-aimee-carrero-who-stars-apple-tvs-your-friends-neighbors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Jenna Ortega] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Aimee Carrero, who stars in Apple TV’s Your Friends & Neighbors

Snippet: Carrero, who rose to fame voicing Disney’s first Latina princess, reprises her role in the Jon Hamm-led show’s second season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350442/meet-aimee-carrero-who-stars-apple-tvs-your-friends-neighbors

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fire Roses’: China only all-female cremation team challenges stereotypes, reshapes mortality views

Snippet: Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3349386/fire-roses-china-only-all-female-cremation-team-challenges-stereotypes-reshapes-mortality-views?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fire Roses’: China only all-female cremation team challenges stereotypes, reshapes mortality views

Snippet: Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3349386/fire-roses-china-only-all-female-cremation-team-challenges-stereotypes-reshapes-mortality-views

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / Living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Four of our favourite homes in Melbourne and surrounds right now

Snippet: Some of these homes look grand and imposing, and may come with a long history. But inside, they’re delightfully liveable and versatile for modern families who want to relax or to work from home, to gather together or to have moments of quiet, to enjoy the outdoors or to curl up with a good book.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/living/four-of-our-favourite-homes-in-melbourne-and-surrounds-right-now-20260417-p5zoxp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture to bring in fans

Snippet: Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3350473/south-korea-unveils-plan-bring-back-formula-1-tying-k-culture-bring-fans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Korean Grand Prix] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture to bring in fans

Snippet: Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3350473/south-korea-unveils-plan-bring-back-formula-1-tying-k-culture-bring-fans

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:45 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From hot tips to cold reality: China targets online stock scams hitting retail investors

Snippet: Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3350447/hot-tips-cold-reality-china-targets-online-stock-scams-hitting-retail-investors

[2026-04-17 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: “Growth happens in the uncomfortable”: Kering’s Miral Youssef on leadership and the future of luxury | The National

Snippet: President of Kering Middle East and Africa is in charge of some of the fashion world's biggest names

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/04/17/growth-happens-in-the-uncomfortable-kerings-miral-youssef-on-leadership-and-the-future-of-luxury/

[2026-04-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found on-screen chemistry in The Christophers

Snippet: They could hardly seem more different in real life and play bitter foes in The Christophers, but McKellen and Coel gel magnificently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350244/how-ian-mckellen-and-michaela-coel-found-screen-chemistry-christophers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Ian McKellen] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found on-screen chemistry in The Christophers

Snippet: They could hardly seem more different in real life and play bitter foes in The Christophers, but McKellen and Coel gel magnificently

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350244/how-ian-mckellen-and-michaela-coel-found-screen-chemistry-christophers

[2026-04-17 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: VOA 1 - The Hits

Snippet: No live streaming currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8133959.html

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU officials in Hungary to discuss unlocking billions of euros held over Orbán's actions

Snippet: Peter Magyar, leader of the election-winning Tisza Party, talks to the media before meeting Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok in the presidential Alexander Palace in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday April 15, 2026. (Robert Hegedus/MTI via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-eu-unlock-funds-orban-5a208f4094d4d66a47de9fc10b9d194f

[2026-04-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Athletics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: He’s an Aussie teenager wowing the world with every run. And his name isn’t Gout

Snippet: The hype train around Aussie sprinting is well and truly rolling, and fair enough. Lachie Kennedy is posting times never seen before by an Aussie on home soil, and teenage star Gout Gout puts his name in the junior record books almost every time he runs.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/athletics/he-s-an-aussie-teenager-wowing-the-world-with-every-run-and-his-name-isn-t-gout-20260417-p5zonx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 3 charged in arson attack at Persian-language media organization in London

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday they have charged three people in an arson attack at a Persian-language media organization in northwest London.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-iran-arson-persian-language-media-630aea146e4bbe42a8f6c4ddf61317ec

[2026-04-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A $2,700 ‘girls’ weekend like no other’ where you got to meet Meghan for an hour? In this economy?

Snippet: How much is Meghan making from this? Why is she appearing as a guest judge on MasterChef? Why has she joined an AI fashion discovery platform? Maybe a better question is, why the hell not?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/17/a-2700-girls-weekend-like-no-other-where-you-got-to-meet-meghan-for-an-hour-in-this-economy

[2026-04-17 18:42 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: At Kohei Nawa’s studio, the world is seen through glass bubbles

Snippet: Inside Sandwich, artist Kohei Nawa’s Kyoto studio, taxidermied deer stand alongside sneakers, a camcorder and an antique chair — a menagerie of objects awaiting transformation. Nearby, finished pieces — a biwa lute, an owl and stacks of photographs — are covered in transparent beads that render them in magnified detail.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/04/17/art/kohei-nawa-interview/

[2026-04-17 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Senior British official resigns over Mandelson appointment, but Starmer insists he won't go

Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online Thursday, April 16, 2026, in London. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mandelson-epstein-starmer-security-resignation-6eb6ed59845c9ebac87607a7f6b09829

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Couture review – Angelina Jolie’s courageously personal turn adds depth to fashion-world drama

Snippet: Jolie has star power as an American film-maker who gets diagnosed with breast cancer while filming in a blandly drawn Paris fashion show

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/17/couture-review-angelina-jolie-breast-cancer

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lucy Liyou: Mr Cobra review – an arresting trip through the volatile emotions of a predatory relationship

Snippet: (Orange Milk)The Korean American musician explores the unease and alarm of power imbalance using skittish melodies, nursery rhymes – and an unexpected Taylor Swift sample

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/17/lucy-liyou-mr-cobra-review-an-arresting-trip-through-the-volatile-emotions-of-a-predatory-relationship

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pop star boyfriend posting from Coachella, celebrity statesman, global brand: Justin Trudeau’s offbeat political afterlife

Snippet: While Canadian prime ministers have taken staid routes after leaving office, Trudeau has chosen a different path

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/justin-trudeau-katy-perry-politics

[2026-04-17 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Three charged with arson on Persian media offices

Snippet: Three people have been charged over an attempted arson attack at the offices of a Persian language media organisation in north-west London.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyv24lx1r8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: K-pop's biggest labels mull Coachella-style global 'Fanomenon' event

Snippet: SEOUL — South Korea's biggest K-pop agencies are in talks to join forces on a global music festival that could bring together the industry's top stars, in what some local media have billed as a Korean version of the United States music festival Coachella.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/entertainment-lifestyle/k-pops-biggest-labels-mull-coachella-style-global-fanomenon-event/2322586

[2026-04-17 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cruise control: 'Top Gun 3' officially in the works

Snippet: LAS VEGAS, United States — If you still feel the need for speed, Paramount Pictures has good news for you -- "Top Gun 3" is officially happening, with Tom Cruise back as daring pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/entertainment-lifestyle/cruise-control-top-gun-3-officially-in-the-works/2322575

[2026-04-17 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon.

Snippet: LAS VEGAS, United States — Disney showcased the first theatrical trailer of the new Marvel franchise film "Avengers: Doomsday" on Thursday during the closing day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/entertainment-lifestyle/marvel-premieres-first-avengers-doomsday-trailer-at-cinemacon/2322569

[2026-04-17 17:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police officer who inspired Don Lee character in ‘Roundup’ suspended, indicted for drunk driving

Snippet: A police officer who served as the real-life model for the tough cop character in 2017 action comedy "The Outlaws," played by actor Don Lee, has been indicted on charges of drunk driving, local reports said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719924

[2026-04-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Various artists: Asili ya Mama review – Tanzanian field recordings tell women’s stories with an energetic trill

Snippet: (Hukwe Zawose Foundation)These stories of family bonds capture traditional music that’s equal parts rhythmic, melodic and harmonic, and rarely heard outside Indigenous communities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/17/various-artists-asili-ya-mama-review-tanzanian-field-recordings-tell-womens-stories-with-an-energetic-trill

[2026-04-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s Surabaya bans absentee fathers from public services for dodging child support

Snippet: The city’s child support laws have drawn overseas interest, including Australia, as single mothers urge more help for their legal redress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350439/indonesias-surabaya-bans-absentee-fathers-public-services-dodging-child-support?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s Surabaya bans absentee fathers from public services for dodging child support

Snippet: The city’s child support laws have drawn overseas interest, including Australia, as single mothers urge more help for their legal redress

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350439/indonesias-surabaya-bans-absentee-fathers-public-services-dodging-child-support

[2026-04-17 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Unlicensed residential care providers in Qld given millions in funding, inquiry hears

Snippet: The child safety commission of inquiry was launched in May to review systemic problems. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/unlicensed-residential-care-providers-qld-state-funding/106577768

[2026-04-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How M. Butterfly with Jeremy Irons subverted Western fantasies of Chinese femininity

Snippet: David Cronenberg’s 1993 movie starring John Lone as a cross-dresser who woos Jeremy Irons’ diplomat was an interesting but failed experiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349334/how-m-butterfly-jeremy-irons-subverted-western-fantasies-chinese-femininity?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [M. Butterfly] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How M. Butterfly with Jeremy Irons subverted Western fantasies of Chinese femininity

Snippet: David Cronenberg’s 1993 movie starring John Lone as a cross-dresser who woos Jeremy Irons’ diplomat was an interesting but failed experiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349334/how-m-butterfly-jeremy-irons-subverted-western-fantasies-chinese-femininity

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Gorilla Story: Told By David Attenborough review – like one of our last meetings with an adored relative

Snippet: The naturalist revisits the family of apes he had a goosebump-inducingly famous encounter with 50 years ago. You’ll find yourself overcome with awe

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/17/gorilla-story-told-by-david-attenborough-review-netflix

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I’ll make you a whopper you can’t refuse! Why do we love to believe cinema’s best lines were improvised?

Snippet: From The Godfather to Saltburn, the internet is awash with claims that actors are ditching the script and making it up as they go along. What’s behind our desire to invest in these behind-the-scenes ‘secrets’?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/17/cinema-improvised-lines-nehind-the-scenes-secrets-godfather-saltburn

[2026-04-17 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: United Kingdom wins 13th Pyromusical at SM Mall of Asia

Snippet: FIVE Saturdays, one iconic bayfront. The 13th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) wrapped up at SM Mall of Asia with crowds gathering early and staying late, turning each night into a shared experience of music, lights, and city energy. The event delivered maxed-out experience week after week, with Seaside Boulevard filled with families, friends, and visitors taking in the show.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/tmt-newswire/united-kingdom-wins-13th-pyromusical-at-sm-mall-of-asia/2322552

[2026-04-17 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pressure on Starmer amid Mandelson revelations as Foreign Office official forced out – UK politics live

Snippet: Darren Jones says he has ordered an urgent review into news that the Foreign Office ignored security vetting advice

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/17/peter-mandelson-keir-starmer-olly-robbins-vetting-foreign-office-latest-news-updates

[2026-04-17 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Who writes the Lopez story? How lawyers, headlines, and ABS-CBN shape a family war

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/lopez-cousins-family-feud-media-coverage-abs-cbn-first-gen/

[2026-04-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Galaxy Corp. enters UAE as first Korean entertainment firm

Snippet: Dubai branch to anchor global expansion through AI and content ventures

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719827

[2026-04-17 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Former adult film star Asia Carrera makes career turn after passing Texas bar exam to become attorney

Snippet: Former adult film star Asia Carrera has pulled off a wild career pivot — passing the Texas bar exam and putting herself on track to become a licensed lawyer.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/17/celebrity-news/former-adult-film-star-asia-carrera-passes-texas-bar-exam-to-become-attorney/