[2026-05-27 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Sarkozy Libya appeal: Defence pleads case in Paris

Snippet: Tuesday was the defense pleadings in the Libyan trial appeal in Paris, which will conclude on 27 May with the pleadings of the former president’s lawyers. T

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/26/sarkozy-libya-appeal-defence-pleads-case-in-paris/

[2026-05-27 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russia slams US for not granting visa to diplomat for UN meeting

Snippet: Russia has slammed the United States for failing to grant a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, calling the decision a breach of Washington’s obligations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/russia-slams-us-for-not-granting-visa-to-diplomat-for-un-meeting

[2026-05-27 04:48 UTC+10:00] [Customs Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Keir Starmer’s EU summit turns into another headache

Snippet: LONDON — Keir Starmer wants to forge a closer relationship between Britain and the EU. So far, nobody’s thanking him for it.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-eu-summit-headache/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BP ousts chairman over 'serious' governance concerns

Snippet: LONDON — British oil giant BP unexpectedly removed Albert Manifold as chairman on Tuesday after less than one year in the role, citing "serious concerns" about governance standards, oversight and conduct at the company.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/world/bp-ousts-chairman-over-serious-governance-concerns/2352064

[2026-05-27 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Snippet: Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354951/exceptionally-early-heatwave-shatters-records-and-brings-deaths-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 04:19 UTC+10:00] [Arthur's Seat] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Snippet: Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354951/exceptionally-early-heatwave-shatters-records-and-brings-deaths-europe

[2026-05-27 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Snippet: If you take a look across western Europe at the moment, you'll struggle to find many places escaping the heat.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62rrj66p3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit

Snippet: Alexia Putellas has won four Champions League titles with Barcelona

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd9ppwqpvqdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 03:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row

Snippet: The UK record for the hottest May day has been broken for a second consecutive day, as parts of London surpassed 35C on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypp7ljvpvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches

Snippet: Armenia has signed a strategic partnership agreement bolstering ties with the United States, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan faces a challenge from pro-Russia parties in the country’s upcoming election in June.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/armenia-signs-strategic-partnership-deal-with-us-as-election-approaches

[2026-05-27 03:18 UTC+10:00] [Cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Controversial electric Ferrari outrages transport minister (and the rest of Italy)

Snippet: What do right-wing transport minister Matteo Salvini, former Ferrari boss Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and opposition lawmaker Carlo Calenda have in common?

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/controversial-electric-ferrari-outrages-transport-minister-and-the-rest-of-italy/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour

Snippet: US heavy metal band Metallica have teamed up with the Welsh Blood Service ahead of their UK tour this summer, to encourage fans to donate blood and plasma.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2pprkl4d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 02:55 UTC+10:00] [Banking] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: E6 breakout group implies EU split, says Cypriot finance minister

Snippet: NICOSIA ― Cyprus’ finance minister has criticized the breakout group of six European Union countries formed to create policy to rival Wall Street, arguing it could send the wrong message about the bloc's unity.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/e6-supergroup-cannot-be-a-separate-structure-says-cypriot-finmin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 02:55 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russische Angst und das Momentum der Ukraine. Mit Nico Lange

Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/berlin-playbook-podcast/russische-angst-und-das-momentum-der-ukraine-mit-nico-lange/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How are French Open stars coping with Paris 'heat dome'?

Snippet: Like most players, Coco Gauff used bags of ice to cool down during her French Open first-round match

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c70vvyvngy5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

Snippet: The BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield described people scurrying for shade "as if it was the middle of August" in the French capital, with temperatures reaching 34C (93.2F) on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy522zrkr7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Putin to Raise Armenia's EU Ambitions at Kazakhstan Summit, Kremlin Says

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a three-day visit, during which he is expected to address Armenia's EU membership bid — a move Moscow has openly criticized.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/26/putin-to-raise-armenias-eu-ambitions-at-kazakhstan-summit-kremlin-says-a92857

[2026-05-27 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Dozens of Countries at UN Condemn Moscow's 'Threats' to Embassies in Ukraine

Snippet: Almost 50 countries condemned what they said were threats by Russia against embassies in Ukraine in a joint statement at the United Nations on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/26/dozens-of-countries-at-un-condemn-moscows-threats-to-embassies-in-ukraine-a92854

[2026-05-27 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Use of force by guards in trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany under scrutiny

Snippet: The use of force during the trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany has come under scrutiny after defendants were forcibly carried into the court in handcuffs and people attending have been subjected to “violent body searches”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/force-pro-palestine-activists-germany-trial-scrutiny

[2026-05-27 02:22 UTC+10:00] [Actualité] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Une nation sur un disque dur : plongée dans l’essor des ambassades numériques

Snippet: Face aux cyberattaques, aux guerres hybrides et aux conflits militaires, des Etats stockent leurs données en dehors de leurs frontières.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/un-pays-sur-disque-dur-plongee-dans-lessor-des-ambassades-numeriques/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 02:21 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: The 9 most extravagant gifts Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband bought with stolen SNP funds

Snippet: Peter Murrell — the longtime former chief executive of the Scottish National Party — admitted Monday that he embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/the-9-most-extravagant-gifts-nicola-sturgeon-ex-husband-peter-murrell-bought-with-stolen-snp-funds/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Inside the perfect storm: Windward on the hidden war reshaping the oceans

Snippet: On the latest Defense & Tech podcast, Anna Ahronheim sat down with Windward co-founder and CEO Ami Daniel at a charged moment: Iran is striking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's "shadow fleet" of over 2,100 ships is moving sanctioned oil outside Western oversight, and Ukrainian underwater drones are turning up in Greek caves.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-897365

[2026-05-27 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Britain Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Crypto Infrastructure

Snippet: Britain imposed a new round of sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency platforms and financial infrastructure that it says are helping Moscow circumvent Western restrictions and fund its war effort in Ukraine, targeting a Kremlin-linked crypto network and several widely used digital payment services.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/26/britain-imposes-new-sanctions-on-russian-crypto-infrastructure-a92856

[2026-05-27 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Manila Hotel joins ‘Goût de France 2026’ Dining Experience

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/tmt-newswire/the-manila-hotel-joins-gout-de-france-2026-dining-experience/2352206

[2026-05-27 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

Snippet: A-level students in several countries, including the UK, have had their exam papers voided after it emerged they had been leaked online.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxpp7er5pzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-27 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Halal food at the wedding? Hard-right Restore leader's son marries daughter of Libyan academic

Snippet: Restore Britain, a party led by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe which vows to reverse the "Islamisation of Britain", is receiving more public attention than ever.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/halal-food-wedding-hard-right-restore-leaders-son-marries-daughter-libyan-academic

[2026-05-27 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: President Sheikh Mohamed receives Russian First Deputy Prime Minister | The National

Snippet: President Sheikh Mohamed received Denis Manturov, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/26/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-russian-first-deputy-prime-minister/

[2026-05-27 01:36 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel

Snippet: Woman argued water was a universal human right but court ruled no law obliged hoteliers to serve it from taps

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/26/italy-court-tourist-tap-water-dolomites-hotel

[2026-05-27 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe

Snippet: Wed 27 May 2026 at 1:27am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-27/europe-swelters-through-record-breaking-may-heatwave/106725240

[2026-05-27 01:26 UTC+10:00] [Americas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: US to pull jets, destroyers and submarines from NATO as part of European drawdown

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Washington told allies it will gradually scale down the number of strategic bombers, fighter jets, drones, submarines and warships dedicated to NATO as it continues pressing Europe to do more for its own defense.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/us-to-pull-jets-destroyers-and-submarines-from-nato-in-a-broader-european-fallback/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Paris school aide tried for alleged sexual assault of preschoolers

Snippet: PARIS — A French school aide went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting kindergarten pupils, in the first such public hearing since a flurry of allegations of abuse rocked the capital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/world/paris-school-aide-tried-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-preschoolers/2351974

[2026-05-27 01:13 UTC+10:00] [Dracula 1958] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hammer to rerelease 1958 Dracula in UK with long-lost footage added

Snippet: Classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing will include footage censors decided was too gruesome

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/26/hammer-re-release-1958-dracula-uk-long-lost-footage-christopher-lee

[2026-05-27 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russia urges foreign diplomats in Kyiv to leave ahead of strikes on 'decision-making centers'

Snippet: Russia has urged all nations with embassies in Kyiv to evacuate personnel after announcing that it planned to launch systematic strikes on “decision-making centers” and Ukrainian military command posts in the Ukrainian capital on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-897357

[2026-05-27 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation

Snippet: Russia has urged foreigners to leave in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, and warned of more strikes on the city, suggesting a major escalation in its more-than-four-year-long war on Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/leave-kyiv-why-russias-latest-ukraine-threat-is-a-major-escalation

[2026-05-27 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: US plans to slash NATO contributions – Spiegel

Snippet: The US has told NATO’s European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington’s military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640604-trump-cut-back-nato/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-27 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The US has told NATO’s European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington’s military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640604-trump-cut-back-nato/

[2026-05-27 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: France's parents' groups demand justice in child abuse scandals

Snippet: Members and supporters of the #METooEcole (#METooSchool) movement stage a protest to draw attention to a child abuse scandal in France in front of the courthouse in Paris on Tuesday May 26, 2026. The banner reads, in French, “Because no child should ever be afraid to go to school.” (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-child-abuse-trial-nursery-school-1b4c6b4396283cd2b28335d869e9b06d

[2026-05-27 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Osaka’s taste for fashion in the spotlight again with walk-on outfit at the French Open

Snippet: Naomi Osaka of Japan gestures before the first round women’s singles tennis match against Laura Siegemund of Germany at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/naomi-osaka-outfit-french-open-a2851a8bd258fd0cd364e98932c2331b

[2026-05-27 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jennifer Lopez flaunts abs while poolside during Memorial Day Weekend and more star snaps

Snippet: 1 of 24 Jennifer Lopez celebrates Memorial Day poolside. jlo/Instagram 2 of 24 Dan Stevens picks up a copy of the New York Post while filming a scene for “Dexter: Resurrection” in NYC. GC Images 3 of 24 Bella Hadid soaks up the Riviera sunshine while aboard a luxury yacht in St-Tropez, France.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/26/photos/jennifer-lopez-flaunts-abs-while-poolside-during-memorial-day-weekend-and-more-star-snaps/

[2026-05-27 00:30 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU to squeeze US space tech out of prized satellite airwaves

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission plans to reserve most satellite frequencies for European operators when a prized spectrum band opens up next year, according to two people briefed on closed-door discussions — opening a new battleground with Washington in the fight for control over technology.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-reserve-satellite-spectrum-operators/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-27 00:17 UTC+10:00] [UK weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

Snippet: Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/26/uk-records-highest-ever-may-temperature-for-second-day-in-a-row

[2026-05-27 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Valencia rolls out Spain's 'most restrictive' holiday let limits

Snippet: Valencia on Monday May 25th saw a new set of housing regulations enter into force, designed to put an end to what the city council describes as a "free-for-all" for tourist flats in the city in recent years.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260526/valencia-rolls-out-spains-most-restrictive-holiday-let-limits

[2026-05-27 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Video games turn to classic films to woo middle-aged millenials

Snippet: PARIS, France — Millenial gamers who grew up on 80s and 90s blockbusters are today being courted by the industry, with the latest James Bond offering hard on the heels of an Indiana Jones adventure and soon to be followed by "Jurassic Park".

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/world/video-games-turn-to-classic-films-to-woo-middle-aged-millenials/2351943

[2026-05-27 00:02 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Woman guilty of killing stepdaughter, five, by scalding almost 50 years ago

Snippet: Janice Nix convicted of manslaughter after brother of Andrea Bernard alters account of incident in 1978

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/26/janice-nix-guilty-killing-andrea-bernard-five-scalding-50-years-ago

[2026-05-26 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC

Snippet: The European Central Bank "will do what is necessary" to keep inflation on target, one of its top policymakers has told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/ecb-villeroy-inflation-iran-war.html

[2026-05-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: French poll sees far-right Bardella winning, far-left Mélenchon surging in 2027 election

Snippet: PARIS — A new poll shows far-right leader Jordan Bardella of the National Rally is on course to win the French presidency in 2027, but also suggests a surge in support for far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon that could upend the race.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/french-poll-sees-far-right-jordan-bardella-winning-far-left-jean-luc-melenchon-surging-in-2027-election/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-26 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Northern Ireland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Dig begins for remains of Troubles victim 50 years after disappearance

Snippet: Seamus Maguire believed to have been killed and buried in County Antrim by republican paramilitaries in 1976

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/26/dig-begins-troubles-victim-seamus-maguire-disappeared-county-antrim

[2026-05-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Russia ramps up threats against Ukraine. What does that say about the war?

Snippet: Moscow has stepped up its threats to Ukraine, warning of "consistent, systematic strikes on Kyiv targeting its military industrial complex".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v22ylzpqzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-26 23:24 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Children killed as train crashes into school minibus

Snippet: A crash between a bus and a train travelling at high speed in northern Belgium has killed four people, including two children, and injured five other children, officials say.The injured children were hospitalised in a serious condition, said Lisa De Wilde, spokeswoman for the East Flanders public prosecutor's office. The collision happened at a level crossing during the morning rush hour on Tuesday (Tuesday afternoon AEST) near the town of Buggenhout, more than 30 kilometres north-west of the capital, Brussels.READ

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/belgium-train-minibus-crash-buggenhout-collision-between-train-and-school-bus/4f1f6668-9dac-4c9b-885a-fdcb97ab2639

[2026-05-26 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Crystal Palace fans take feud with UEFA to Conference League final

Snippet: Crystal Palace fans support their team prior to the Conference League semifinal second leg soccer match between Crystal Palace and Shakhtar Donetsk, in London, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uefa-crystal-palace-fan-chants-fines-e5c247f11617e82c4a941309be68a0f3