[2026-04-12 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five

Snippet: A rabbi was the reported target of a Hezbollah plot in Syria, according to Israeli and Syrian media reports published after the Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that security forces thwarted a plot in Damascus.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892677

[2026-04-12 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian seeks review of BIR digital system, reminds public of Apr 15 ITR filing deadline

Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the status of the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s digitalization program, stressing the urgency of making tax compliance easier, faster, and more accessible for Filipino taxpayers, especially with the April 15 deadline for filing income tax returns (ITRs).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-seeks-review-of-bir-digital-system-reminds-public-of-apr-15-itr-filing-deadline/2318580

[2026-04-12 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 Hong Kong comedy classics from the 1970s and 80s that became local favourites

Snippet: Itchy Fingers, Pom Pom and Where’s Officer Tuba? were mainstream films that shone amid the proliferation of kung fu and action comedies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349459/3-hong-kong-comedy-classics-1970s-and-80s-became-local-favourites?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong cinema] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 Hong Kong comedy classics from the 1970s and 80s that became local favourites

Snippet: Itchy Fingers, Pom Pom and Where’s Officer Tuba? were mainstream films that shone amid the proliferation of kung fu and action comedies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3349459/3-hong-kong-comedy-classics-1970s-and-80s-became-local-favourites

[2026-04-12 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos, first lady dine out

Snippet: Amid rumors of his supposed failing health, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shared photos of his rare night out with first lady Liza Marcos. Marcos on Sunday posted on Facebook photos of him and his wife dining at Finestra Restaurant at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/videos/watch-marcos-first-lady-dine-out/2318579

[2026-04-12 18:05 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/8131957.html

[2026-04-12 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: John Cleese blasts world’s silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists

Snippet: “Monty Python” actor John Cleese warned this week that the world has failed to live up to the ideal of saying “Black lives matter” when it ignores anti-Christian terrorism in Nigeria.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/world-news/john-cleese-blasts-worlds-silence-on-massacre-of-nigerian-christians-by-islamists/

[2026-04-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Toycon Summer Prelude

Snippet: Toy enthusiasts and pop culture fans attend the Toycon Summer Prelude held at the Okada Manila on Sunday. Toycon Summer Prelude serves as the opening event for the main Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention to be held on June 12-14 at the SMX Convention Center.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/videos/watch-toycon-summer-prelude/2318578

[2026-04-12 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Heather Graham says classmates dismissed her as ‘nerdy’ before Hollywood breakthrough proved them wrong

Snippet: Before Hollywood came calling, Heather Graham said, she was dismissed as a “nerdy” teenager.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/12/celebrity-news/heather-grahams-friends-called-her-nerdy-before-she-starred-in-boogie-nights/

[2026-04-12 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Justin Bieber fans flood Coachella festival for headlining show

Snippet: INDIO, California — "Beliebers" were celebrating the return of pop superstar Justin Bieber on Saturday, ahead of his return to major stages with a headlining appearance on the second day of the Coachella music festival.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/entertainment-lifestyle/justin-bieber-fans-flood-coachella-festival-for-headlining-show/2318576

[2026-04-12 17:05 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/8131952.html

[2026-04-12 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: EBy Evelyn Leckie

Snippet: Evelyn Leckie is a court reporter in Adelaide and was previously a digital producer for ABC's Insiders and Offsiders television programs.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/evelyn-leckie/12060306

[2026-04-12 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: What is zaghrouta? Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella moment sparks cultural conversation | The National

Snippet: A brief exchange during Coachella has put a centuries-old form of celebration, commonly heard across the Arab world, into the spotlight.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/12/what-is-zaghrouta-sabrina-carpenters-coachella-moment-sparks-cultural-conversation/

[2026-04-12 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ulberg stuns Prochazka despite knee injury as Trump watches

Snippet: Carlos Ulberg has won 10 of his 11 UFC fights

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c87wrv92392o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Alarming’ film poster sparks debate on child mental health in Indonesia

Snippet: Psychologists warn provocative posters like the ones for ‘I Must Die’ can trigger suicidal ideation amid rising mental health struggles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3349702/indonesia-horror-film-posters-trigger-child-suicide-fears

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Indonesia, horror film posters trigger child suicide fears

Snippet: Psychologists warn provocative posters like the ones for ‘I Must Die’ can trigger suicidal ideation amid rising mental health struggles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3349702/indonesia-horror-film-posters-trigger-child-suicide-fears?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Park Hyatt Tokyo’s reopening brings back memories of Lost In Translation and a bygone era

Snippet: You may know it from 2003’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson – take a look inside the iconic hotel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Park Hyatt Tokyo’s reopening brings back memories of Lost In Translation and a bygone era

Snippet: You may know it from 2003’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson – take a look inside the iconic hotel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349585/park-hyatt-tokyos-reopening-brings-back-memories-lost-translation-and-bygone-era

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A festival of young European photography

Snippet: View image in fullscreenClodagh O’Leary: Who Fears to SpeakThis series explores the experience of children and young people in the Republican strongholds of Bogside and Creggan in County Derry. These areas were strongly impacted by the conflict during the Troubles, as much by the British army as by local paramilitary groups.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/12/a-festival-of-young-european-photography

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Spain holidays] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’

Snippet: On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/12/cantabria-spain-north-coast-art-sartre

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working

Snippet: Avatar replacement worker on trial with consent of person it replaces; critics of firm say move is a ‘step towards the destruction of humanity’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349365/chinese-firm-slammed-using-ex-employees-data-create-ai-human-continue-working?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working

Snippet: Avatar replacement worker on trial with consent of person it replaces; critics of firm say move is a ‘step towards the destruction of humanity’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3349365/chinese-firm-slammed-using-ex-employees-data-create-ai-human-continue-working

[2026-04-12 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ‘Kumusta, Kaibigan?’: This children’s book explores grief, repair, and the art of asking

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/people/artists/russell-molina-roel-obemio-kumusta-kaibigan-book/

[2026-04-12 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to slash movie ticket prices again as part of $44m film industry package

Snippet: 4.5 million coupons to cut 6,000 won off movie tickets

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715235

[2026-04-12 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Paddington Bear among the contenders at London's Olivier Awards

Snippet: Cate Blanchett poses for photographers during the awards ceremony red carpet at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/london-olivier-theater-awards-winners-3d00cc3e2119ef03763b6d41cb705abd

[2026-04-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Kanye West] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A house of cards’: how did Wireless festival get it so wrong on Kanye West?

Snippet: Industry experts say booking of controversial US rapper was calculated risk that has implications for all festivals

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/12/a-house-of-cards-how-did-wireless-festival-get-it-so-wrong-on-kanye-west

[2026-04-12 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man gets 3 years in prison for stealing $4.5m from unstaffed store

Snippet: The Supreme Court upheld a three-year prison term for a man indicted for stealing 6.7 billion won ($4.5 million) from an unstaffed storage facility, according to local media on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715222

[2026-04-12 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Watch 100 horses run free across Jeju

Snippet: A cultural festival showcasing Jeju Island’s native horse heritage will open a normally restricted grazing site to the public for two days this month, as the island seeks to promote traditional livestock practices and tourism.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715220

[2026-04-12 14:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul Shakespeare Company to stage 'The Taming of the Shrew'

Snippet: The Seoul Shakespeare Company will kick off its 2026 production of "The Taming of the Shrew" Saturday at Dari Theater in Hongdae, launching a three-weekend run of one of Shakespeare’s most provocative comedies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715218

[2026-04-12 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-food turns up the heat at Coachella

Snippet: Coachella has long been one of the preeminent stages for global music and fashion, but in recent years it has also become a showcase for the globalization of Korean cuisine. At this year’s festival, K-food appears in broader and more inventive forms, reflecting both mainstream appeal and a continued evolution beyond traditional formats.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715210

[2026-04-12 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Controversial Hong Kong documentary pulled from Italian film festival

Snippet: Distributor Golden Scene says To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self will not feature at Far East Film Festival in Udine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349770/controversial-hong-kong-documentary-pulled-italian-film-festival?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 14:06 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Controversial Hong Kong documentary pulled from Italian film festival

Snippet: Distributor Golden Scene says To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self will not feature at Far East Film Festival in Udine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3349770/controversial-hong-kong-documentary-pulled-italian-film-festival

[2026-04-12 14:05 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: At Ueno Station, ‘Freedom’ restored

Snippet: When a sign reading “‘Freedom’ under restoration appeared in Ueno Station last year, it struck a chord online, drawing millions of views. The phrase’s layered meaning helped propel its spread, but it also drew renewed attention to an easily overlooked postwar mural that has watched over the station for more than 70 years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/04/12/art/ueno-mural-freedom-tokyo-public-art/

[2026-04-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Washington at Pittsburgh — SportsNet Pittsburgh, Nationals.TV

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/data-skrive-ec0416929d2065b12f1232aeca29d42d

[2026-04-12 13:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 500 wristbands stolen at BTS concert venue

Snippet: About 500 admission wristbands were stolen from a ticket booth at a concert venue for K-pop group BTS, authorities said, prompting the group’s agency to warn that any bands obtained through unofficial channels will be invalid for entry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715203

[2026-04-12 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Which International Prize for Arabic Fiction winners are available in English? | The National

Snippet: For nearly two decades, the International Prize for Arabic Fiction has helped shape the modern Arabic literary scene.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/04/12/which-international-prize-for-arabic-fiction-winners-are-available-in-english/

[2026-04-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Celebrity] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: From ‘Sabrinawood’ to a surprise Snoop Dogg appearance: The best Coachella moments so far

Snippet: The 25th edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is under way, more than a quarter of a century after it first kicked up dust in the southern Californian desert in 1999.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/from-sabrinawood-to-a-surprise-snoop-dogg-appearance-the-best-coachella-moments-so-far-20260412-p5zn6w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Celebrity] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Justin Bieber lashed for ‘secondhand embarrassment’ over Coachella return

Snippet: The 25th edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is under way, more than a quarter of a century after it first kicked up dust in the southern Californian desert in 1999.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/baby-jacob-elordi-spotted-at-justin-bieber-s-nostalgia-filled-coachella-show-20260412-p5zn6w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s war releases divisions that could tear his MAGA world apart

Snippet: Donald Trump’s astonishing social media post last Tuesday threatening “a whole civilisation will die tonight” attracted appropriately furious reactions around the world. To threaten the extinguishment of an entire people (Iran has a population of 93 million) is to threaten genocide on a scale without parallel in human history. The excuse offered by Trump’s apologists – that it was a negotiating tactic, and therefore not to be taken seriously – misses the point.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-s-war-releases-divisions-that-could-tear-his-maga-world-apart-20260412-p5zn6l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran in no hurry to resume negotiations, ball in America’s court, local media says

Snippet: Iran is “in no hurry” to resume negotiations with the United States and believes the “ball is in America’s court,” Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tasnim-iran-no-hurry-resume-negotiations-ball-americas-court

[2026-04-12 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coachella horror as huge light plunges onto fans mid-concert: ‘Blood all over’

Snippet: A night of high-energy beats at Coachella took a frightening turn when a heavy lighting fixture plunged down on the audience — striking at least one concert-goer in the head and leaving her bloodied. leaving at least one attendee bloodied.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/coachella-horror-as-massive-light-fixture-rains-down-on-fans-mid-concert-blood-all-over/

[2026-04-12 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: US and Iran fail to reach agreement in Islamabad talks | The National

Snippet: Negotiations in Islamabad move to ‘written text exchange’US and Iran held direct talks for two hours in Islamabad, media reportsPope Leo urges dialogue over the 'madness of war'Pakistan Prime Minister meets JD Vance and Iranian delegation separately for indirect talksFrench President Macron says Lebanon must be included in ceasefire negotiationsThirteen killed by Israeli strikes across southern LebanonPakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence agreementIsrael reportedly set to scale back Beirut strikes amid US-Iran talksBookmarkShareLinkCopy linkXShare on

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/12/live-us-iran-talks-vance-islamabad/

[2026-04-12 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran media: Talks end with no deal over ‘excessive’ US demands

Snippet: Iran’s Press TV reported that negotiations in Islamabad ended without an agreement, citing US “excessive demands” as the reason the two sides failed to reach a framework.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-media-talks-end-no-deal-over-excessive-us-demands

[2026-04-12 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Snippet: For the past month, those of us who have been going regularly to protective shelters have formed new friendships and gathered unexpected stories. There is reportedly even a matchmaking app for singles in shelters. Stories are being shared on social media, and one Hebrew daily even runs a column called “Shelter Chatter.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892534

[2026-04-12 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: AI generated the animation for this TV show. Is it 'cool' or 'messed up'?

Snippet: A screenshot of a giant animated using AI in a scene from Legenda Bertuah. (Instagram: @legendabertuah.trans7)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/indonesias-first-fully-animated-ai-television-program/106536048

[2026-04-12 12:05 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/8131834.html

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

Source: Rappler

Title: It takes a village of artists to keep Butuan’s Balangay Repertory Theater alive

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/butuan-balangay-repertory-theater/

[2026-04-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why securing Hong Kong’s economic future is a cultural question

Snippet: One-off events are not enough for a city in dire need of a cultural revival that nurtures its subcultures and lets future creators thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3349328/why-securing-hong-kongs-economic-future-cultural-question

[2026-04-12 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cheong Wa Dae to hold economic review meeting on response to Mideast crisis

Snippet: Cheong Wa Dae was set to convene an emergency economic review meeting Sunday with relevant ministries to coordinate responses to potential impacts from persisting tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715127

[2026-04-12 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae to hold economic review meeting on response to Mideast crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae was set to convene an emergency economic review meeting Sunday with relevant ministries to coordinate responses to potential impacts from persisting tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260412000700315