[2026-04-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK terror watchdog urges 'moratorium' on pro-Palestine marches

Snippet: The UK's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall, has called for a "moratorium" on pro-Palestine marches because of recent antisemitic attacks in London.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-terror-watchdog-urges-moratorium-pro-palestine-marches

[2026-04-30 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaza was the scandal that should have ended Keir Starmer’s political career

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer continues to face intense pressure and the potential collapse of his spell in Downing Street, as the Peter Mandelson appointment saga rumbles on.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/gaza-scandal-should-ended-keir-starmer-political-career

[2026-04-30 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Lindsey Vonn unsure of skiing future after Olympics crash

Snippet: United States’ Lindsey Vonn smiles during a press conference by the U.S. ski team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-vonn-interview-olympics-skiing-crash-e598843f7a2313b687187a032d168a86

[2026-04-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Italian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem

Snippet: Erri De Luca, one of Europe’s most acclaimed writers, will be among the international guests at the International Writers Festival at Mishkenot Sha’ananim in Jerusalem, which will take place from May 25-28.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-894722

[2026-04-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [5G] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: UK says it’s still open to Chinese tech after blocking major wind project

Snippet: LONDON — Britain will take a “grown up” approach to Chinese involvement in its energy system, a senior government official told POLITICO, after the government blocked a deal which would have seen a Chinese firm build a wind turbine factory in Scotland.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-says-its-still-open-to-chinese-tech-after-blocking-major-wind-project/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-30 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Economic risks have 'intensified' since Iran war, says ECB

Snippet: Risks to the eurozone growth and inflation outlook have "intensified" due to the war in the Middle East and its impact on global energy supplies, the European Central Bank warned on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/economic-risks-have-intensified-iran-war-says-ecb

[2026-04-30 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Boaz Weinstein’s activist investor Saba seizes control of UK tech fund after bitter SpaceX feud

Snippet: Saba Capital, the activist hedge fund led by Boaz Weinstein, has won a dramatic victory in its long-running campaign against the board of Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/boaz-weinsteins-hedge-fund-saba-uk-tech-fund-spacex.html

[2026-04-30 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya

Snippet: Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a celebratory welcome upon his return to Nairobi on Wednesday after winning the London Marathon.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/30/record-breaking-marathoner-sawe-receives-heros-welcome-in-kenya/

[2026-04-30 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Russia Says UAE's 'OPECxit' Won't Spark Immediate Price War

Snippet: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, quoted by the Russian news agency Interfax, downplayed fears that the UAE's planned OPEC exit will trigger an immediate oil price war and race to the bottom.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/russia-says-uaes-opecxit-wont-spark-immediate-price-war

[2026-04-30 22:38 UTC+10:00] [Europe’s economic recovery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: ECB holds interest rates but keeps June hike in play as war drags on

Snippet: FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank on Thursday decided to keep its key interest rate at 2 percent, opting for patience as it gauges the economic fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-ecb-holds-rates-but-keeps-june-hike-play-as-war-drags-on/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-30 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: ECB Holds Rates At 2%, As Expected, With Stagflation Looming

Snippet: The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, with officials signaling they need more time to assess the extent of the Iran war’s jolt to the economy. The deposit rate was left at 2%, where it’s been since June 2025 and in line with the predictions of all analysts in a Bloomberg survey.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ecb-holds-rates-2-expected-stagflation-looming

[2026-04-30 22:21 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A river rescue and samurai celebrations: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPuzhehei, ChinaA view of Qiubei county. In recent years, the environment of the Puzhehei scenic area has steadily improved, resulting in a substantial increase in the number and diversity of bird speciesPhotograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenLondon, UKArtists Gilbert (right) and George attend a photocall for the Our George Crompton, Worlds and Windows exhibition at the Gilbert & George CentrePhotograph: Jonathan Brady/PAShareView image in fullscreenPort Sudan, SudanA displaced Sudanese student looks out from a tent at an elementary

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/apr/30/a-river-rescue-and-samurai-celebrations-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-04-30 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European Central Bank keeps rates on hold in the face of inflation threat

Snippet: The European Central Bank kept interest rates on hold at its April meeting, despite a surge in inflation in the euro zone since the war in Iran began.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/30/european-central-bank-april-2026-rate-decision-inflation-stagflation-risk-iran-war.html

[2026-04-30 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: San Siro set to party: Inter expected to secure Serie A title on Sunday

Snippet: Inter Milan’s head coach Cristian Chivu reacts after the Italian Cup, second-leg soccer match between Inter Milan and Como, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/serie-a-champion-inter-napoli-milan-5d07549dca7c91abeff46b68f0dc911a

[2026-04-30 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos to pursue legal, diplomatic means to bring Co home, says Palace

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will pursue legal and diplomatic means to bring fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co home to the Philippines, Malacañang said on April 30, 2026. This, after Marcos received the confirmation from Chargé d’Affaires of Czech Republic Eva Tenzin that Co had indeed been detained by Czech authorities due to invalid travel documents, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/videos/watch-marcos-to-pursue-legal-diplomatic-means-to-bring-co-home-says-palace/2332668

[2026-04-30 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Zaldy Co detained, but Czech and French envoys could offer no other info to Marcos

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/marcos-meeting-france-czech-republic-information-zaldy-co/

[2026-04-30 22:06 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bomb meant for ‘Butcher of Bucha’ kills subordinate in remote Russian town, sources say

Snippet: A Russian commander who led troops during the Bucha massacre in 2022 was said to be the blast’s intended target

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/bomb-butcher-bucha-military-town-east-russia

[2026-04-30 21:53 UTC+10:00] [Cooperation] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: Merz touts continued US military ties despite Trump threats

Snippet: BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday stressed Germany’s deep military cooperation with Washington — despite Donald Trump's threat to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/friedrich-merz-touts-continued-us-military-ties-despite-us-donald-trump-threats/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-30 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump warns he may cut US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

Snippet: President Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce the US military presence there as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israel war against Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/30/us-news/trump-warns-he-may-cut-us-troop-presence-in-germany-after-iran-feud/

[2026-04-30 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Africa’s business leaders push for smarter growth at Paris forum {Business Africa}

Snippet: African business leaders, investors, and innovators gathered in the French capital for the 6th Business Africa Forum, setting the stage for a bold rethinking of trade, technology, and investment across the continent.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/30/africas-business-leaders-push-for-smarter-growth-at-paris-forum-business-africa/

[2026-04-30 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Chechen PACE Member Suspended After LGBTQ+ and ‘Honor Killing’ Comments

Snippet: The head of Europe’s leading human rights body said Wednesday that Ruslan Kutayev, a Chechen member of a newly formed European advisory body for exiled Russian dissidents, was suspended from his post after comments he made about LGBTQ+ people and so-called “honor killings” in the North Caucasus.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/30/chechen-pace-member-suspended-after-lgbtq-and-honor-killing-comments-a92623

[2026-04-30 21:33 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: UK rates kept on hold as bank weighs Iran war impact

Snippet: April 30, 2026 21:33 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/uk-rates-kept-on-hold-as-bank-weighs-iran-war-impact/

[2026-04-30 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Germany faces Trump's threat to reduce US military presence in Europe

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz drives in the armoured fighting vehicle Boxer during his visit to the army at the Bundeswehr base in Munster, Germany, Thursday, April, 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eu-nato-trump-germany-troops-merz-5ec29eb64e4b786d8f69d3521875b6df

[2026-04-30 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Regions Calling: Who Is Indigenous in Russia, Anyway?

Snippet: Hello and welcome to Regions Calling, your guide to developments beyond the Russian capital from The Moscow Times.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/30/regions-calling-who-is-indigenous-in-russia-anyway-a92647

[2026-04-30 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US cable outlines new ‘construct’ to control Strait of Hormuz – media

Snippet: The US is set to pitch foreign governments on a new initiative for controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with participation explicitly excluding “adversaries” Russia and China, according to media reports.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639290-us-hormuz-rubio-pitch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-30 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Welcome To Another Diverse Day In The UK...

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/welcome-another-diverse-day-uk

[2026-04-30 21:17 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Keir Starmer demands ‘swift, agile and visible’ response to London attack

Snippet: ‘Absolutely clear’ people are being targeted for being Jewish, says PM as he holds meeting with agencies and ministers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/30/uk-invest-security-jewish-communities-after-golders-green-stabbing-london

[2026-04-30 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Most teens get news from social media and influencers: poll

Snippet: A woman walks by a giant screen displaying the Google logo at an event at the Paris Google Lab on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poll-social-media-politics-teenagers-influencers-ai-1d610a09ca6f929c53351c4522d67f14

[2026-04-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Snippet: Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/16/the-world-behind-the-cup-nation-building-through-soccer

[2026-04-30 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Starmer calls for ‘swift and visible’ response to attacks on Jews

Snippet: A stronger and more immediate response to attacks targeting Britain’s Jewish community has been called for by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/starmer-calls-swift-and-visible-response-attacks-jews

[2026-04-30 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sen

Snippet: KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump, he said in a post on Telegram on Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-parade-f6401f0bd72a2866486408fcfd5dc586

[2026-04-30 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Barcelona can clinch La Liga title with a win and another stumble by Real Madrid

Snippet: Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez smiles during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/laliga-preview-barcelona-real-madrid-atletico-24c7a63dc05295d688e7296a8b0a4b24

[2026-04-30 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Eksmo CEO Released From Police Custody After Questioning

Snippet: The CEO and several other employees of Russia’s largest book publishing company were released from police custody on Thursday after being questioned as part of a criminal investigation into so-called LGBTQ+ “extremism.”

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/30/eksmo-ceo-released-from-police-custody-after-questioning-a92645

[2026-04-30 20:11 UTC+10:00] [Central banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Eurozone growth limps on as Iran war fuels stagflation fears

Snippet: FRANKFURT — The eurozone economy eked out another quarter of growth at the start of the year — but the outlook is darkening fast.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eurozone-growth-limps-on-iran-war-fuels-stagflation-fears/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-30 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receive hero's welcome in Kenya

Snippet: Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a celebratory welcome upon his return to Nairobi on Wednesday after winning the London Marathon.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/30/record-breaking-marathoner-sawe-receive-heros-welcome-in-kenya/

[2026-04-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK pledges wider legislation to tackle state-sponsored threats after Golders Green stabbing

Snippet: Britain's government on Thursday said it would introduce new legislation to tackle state-sponsored threats carried out by proxies, after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London in an apparent antisemitic attack on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-894674

[2026-04-30 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing

Snippet: This includes £25 million (US$34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352030/uk-tackle-antisemitism-emergency-police-probe-double-stabbing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 19:49 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing

Snippet: This includes £25 million (US$34 million) for more police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352030/uk-tackle-antisemitism-emergency-police-probe-double-stabbing

[2026-04-30 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain's economic growth defies impact of Middle East war

Snippet: Spain's dynamic economy withstood the turmoil unleashed by the Middle East war to post 0.6 percent growth in the first quarter, in line with expectations, official data showed on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260430/spains-economic-growth-defies-impact-of-middle-east-war

[2026-04-30 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries

Snippet: When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/30/its-all-very-toxic

[2026-04-30 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war sends oil prices soaring, pushes Europe inflation to 3%

Snippet: FILE -Clouds cover the sky over the headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eurozone-inflation-ecb-economy-fbc8e8f116f82cbb4c901d73726dfe60

[2026-04-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Shall we go to Europe? Travellers bet both ways on flights during Iran war

Snippet: If there is a resolution to the Iran war, travellers are betting on big discounts to lure them back onto planes. And if not, they are booking fully refundable back-up trips on top of existing flights they’ve already purchased.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/shall-we-go-to-europe-travellers-bet-both-ways-on-flights-during-iran-war-20260427-p5zret.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Republic of Congo president holds talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Republic of Congo, at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/29/republic-of-congo-president-holds-talks-with-russias-vladimir-putin/

[2026-04-30 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Dead empire meets zombie empire: King Charles III’s US visit can’t mask the reek of corruption

Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639284-king-charles-us-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-30 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years

Snippet: Freedom of the press around the world has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, according to the leading Paris-based press freedom NGO, Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF), or Reporters Without Borders.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/30/global-press-freedom-falls-to-its-lowest-level-in-25-years

[2026-04-30 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: By failing to sanction Israel, the EU has confirmed once again its global irrelevance

Snippet: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the global order is endangered by increasing geopolitical chaos.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/EU-failing-sanction-israel-confirmed-global-irrelevance-world-stage

[2026-04-30 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch: Migrants Are Literally Clambering Up Embassy Walls In Spain

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-migrants-are-literally-clambering-embassy-walls-spain

[2026-04-30 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor

Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the return of the priceless Koh-i-Noor diamond from the UK, just hours before meeting King Charles.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2gen0kwlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-30 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live

Snippet: Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the Conservatives

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/30/local-election-campaign-labour-reform-conservatives-tories-greens-lib-dems-latest-news-updates

[2026-04-30 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says

Snippet: Attacks on Jewish people in the UK are "the biggest national security emergency" in almost a decade, the government's adviser on terrorism has told the BBC.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy820jz41w8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss