[2026-04-18 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia-Appointed Official in Occupied Kherson Holds Talks with North Korean Envoy

Snippet: A Russian-installed official in occupied southern Ukraine has held talks with North Korea’s ambassador in Moscow, discussing potential cooperation in agriculture and other sectors, according to statements and media reports.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/18/russia-appointed-official-in-occupied-kherson-holds-talks-with-north-korean-envoy-a92535

[2026-04-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum in Genoa

Snippet: Silvia Salis, the leftwing mayor of Genoa and former Olympian, is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and potential unifier

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/giorgia-meloni-hold-weakens-italy-silvia-salis-genoa-mayor

[2026-04-18 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Progressive leaders meet in bid to restore faith in liberal order

Snippet: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, poses for a photo next to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and his wife wife Rosangela Lula da Silva, at the Meeting in Defence of Democracy summit, in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sanchez-lula-trump-sheinbaum-progressive-summit-e67096a2138f55f3b63d5c24a3b32789

[2026-04-18 19:02 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Who Is the New Leader of Hungary?

Snippet: How JD Vance Is Being Tested as Trump’s Chief Defender2:04

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000010842261/who-is-the-new-leader-of-hungary.html

[2026-04-18 18:37 UTC+10:00] [Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

Snippet: The speaker of Iran's parliament issued a direct threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if a U.S. naval blockade continues, marking one of Tehran's sharpest public warnings since ceasefire negotiations began.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-threatens-to-close-strait-of-hormuz-if-us-blockade-continues/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-18 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: EU has four years to militarize – Belgian defense chief

Snippet: European nations have around four years to build up their defenses enough to deter a Russian attack without US backing, Frederic Vansina, Belgium’s Chief of the General Staff, has said. Moscow has dismissed speculation that it plans to attack NATO as nonsense.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638627-eu-four-years-war-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine works with Interpol to find thousands of cultural artefacts looted by Russians

Snippet: Russia has moved to formalise control over seized collections by adding 77 Ukrainian museums in occupied regions into its national catalogue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350568/ukraine-works-interpol-find-thousands-cultural-artefacts-looted-russians?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Inside Ukraine’s desperate race to track cultural artefacts looted by Russia

Snippet: Russia has moved to formalise control over seized collections by adding 77 Ukrainian museums in occupied regions into its national catalogue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350568/ukraine-works-interpol-find-thousands-cultural-artefacts-looted-russians

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Russian blogger’s fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: ‘People are afraid of you’

Snippet: Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are declining

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/russian-blogger-fierce-kremlin-critique-goes-viral

[2026-04-18 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right

Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260418/leftist-leaders-gather-in-spain-to-rally-against-rise-of-far-right

[2026-04-18 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: What to do in Spain if your flight is delayed due to strikes

Snippet: More airport walkouts have started in Spain, affecting 14 of the country's smaller airports. Here's what you need to know if your flight is delayed.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260418/what-to-do-in-spain-if-your-flight-is-delayed-due-to-strikes

[2026-04-18 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: William Shakespeare’s only London house located with newly discovered 17th century map

Snippet: The location of the house where the Bard likely wrote works including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet was found on a map in the London Archives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350395/william-shakespeares-only-london-house-located-newly-discovered-17th-century-map?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Shakespeare] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: William Shakespeare’s only London house located with newly discovered 17th century map

Snippet: The location of the house where the Bard likely wrote works including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet was found on a map in the London Archives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350395/william-shakespeares-only-london-house-located-newly-discovered-17th-century-map

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Father of man who inspired Super Mario was also named Luigi, researcher finds

Snippet: Elisabeth Zetland, a senior researcher at MyHeritage, found that the actual Luigi has immigrated to US from Italy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/18/super-mario-nintendo-luigi-inspiration

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Can Europe avoid a summer of holiday flight and cross-Channel travel chaos?

Snippet: Passengers face risk of cancellations due to fuel shortages – and long airport queues due to EU entry-exit system

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/18/europe-summer-holiday-flight-cross-channel-travel-cancelled-flights-airport-eu-ees

[2026-04-18 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: From FA ban to double Euros winners - Lionesses reach 500 games

Snippet: Fifty-three years after playing their first international match (left), England women were crowned European champions for a second time (right)

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce844m5yzgvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian forces have taken thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects during the war

Snippet: Ukraine’s Culture Minister Tetiana Berezhna speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-culture-art-heritage-93f96dac8cfb7af675abc1a5f90bcd40

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong wants to become a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Snippet: Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350511/hong-kong-wants-become-global-gold-vault-does-iran-war-create-opening

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s a powder keg’: Romania leads EU measles cases as vaccination rates collapse

Snippet: Bottlenecks in the system and parent’s suspicions mean doctors expect another serious outbreak soon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/romania-eu-measles-cases-vaccination-rates-collapse

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

Source: CNBC

Title: 'It's sad': The U.S.-UK 'special relationship' sours ahead of royal visit to Washington

Snippet: A year ago, the U.K. was negotiating a trade deal with Washington and President Donald Trump's fondness for the country, his mother's birthplace, suggested a positive outlook for the two countries' unusually close diplomatic ties.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/us-uk-special-relationship-trump-starmer-king-charles.html

[2026-04-18 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why Australian tea tree oil could be banned in Europe

Snippet: Topic:Agricultural Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/europe-tea-tree-oil-ban-australia/106562504

[2026-04-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why Peter Mandelson ties still haunt Keir Starmer

Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-hosts a multinational virtual summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, not pictured, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, Friday April 17, 2026 (Tom Nicholson/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-starmer-mandelson-epstein-vetting-ambassador-trump-35c2c302e7370efcd0098b5b9419c72e

[2026-04-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A defeat for Putin’: Ukrainians hope Magyar’s victory will mark new era with Hungary

Snippet: As Orbán is rejected, there is cautious optimism new leader can restore ties – but issues such as EU accession loom large

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/ukraine-hungary-election-magyar-orban-europe

[2026-04-18 13:40 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ein Spaziergang mit Dorothee Bär

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/ein-spaziergang-mit-dorothee-bar/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-18 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Exclusive photos of Luka Doncic returning to Los Angeles after two weeks in Europe

Snippet: After nearly two weeks in Europe, the prodigal son has returned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/exclusive-photos-of-lakers-luka-doncic-returning-to-los-angeles-after-two-weeks-in-europe/

[2026-04-18 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Russia seeking to bring Belarus back into the war, says Zelenskyy

Snippet: Building of artillery positions and roads suggest fresh military efforts likely from the north, says Ukrainian president. What we know on day 1,514

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-seeking-to-bring-belarus-back-into-the-war-says-zelenskyy

[2026-04-18 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: French MPs withdraw controversial ‘anti-Semitism’ bill

Snippet: French lawmakers linked to President Emmanuel Macron have withdrawn a controversial bill aimed at expanding anti-Semitism laws in the country, which had been set for debate in parliament on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638611-france-controversial-antisemitism-bill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prosecutor in John Brennan investigation removed from case

Snippet: Former CIA Director John Brennan arrives for a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-brennan-russia-justice-department-3a2d8a77cdaa3ff339d079879f9f0ec6

[2026-04-18 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Amid misogynistic criticism, Marie-Louise Eta is set to break new ground

Snippet: Marie-Louise Eta will make history on Saturday in Berlin. (Getty Images: picture alliance/Andreas Gora)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/marie-louise-eta-union-berlin-groundbreaking/106575062

[2026-04-18 09:51 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Like a mosh pit’: Celebrating a new political future, Budapest-style

Snippet: What in the World, a free weekly newsletter from our foreign correspondents, is sent every Thursday. Below is an excerpt. Sign up to get the whole newsletter delivered to your inbox.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/like-a-mosh-pit-celebrating-a-new-political-future-budapest-style-20260416-p5zo9q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 09:47 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: France and other World Bank shareholders seek solution to preserve climate strategy

Snippet: World Bank shareholders are looking for ways to keep the development lender's climate change financing strategy alive in some form after its official expiration at the end of June, France's development minister Eleonore Caroit said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/18/climate-change/france-world-bank-climate-strategy/

[2026-04-18 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Snippet: A vaccine during pregnancy which protects newborns against nasty chest infections is cutting hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%, UK health officials say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g84nxwz8wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 09:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Snippet: More than one in three young men in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, up from 26% in 2000, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3578g32d0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Albanese welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz but says arrangement still 'very fragile'

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined the virtual summit of about 50 countries on Friday evening, hosted by France and the United Kingdom. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-joins-international-forum-calling-for-permanent-hormuz-reopening/4bayvwd3k

[2026-04-18 08:11 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards

Snippet: Role-playing adventure and superhero comedy among big winners on a varied night in London

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/17/clair-obscur-and-dispatch-share-top-honours-at-bafta-games-awards

[2026-04-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas ban

Snippet: Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU’s Court of Justice challenging the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638612-slovakia-sues-eu-russian-gas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-18 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: challenged

Snippet: Slovakia will file a lawsuit with the EU’s Court of Justice challenging the bloc’s decision to ban imports of Russian gas, Prime Minister Robert Fico has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638612-slovakia-sues-eu-russian-gas/

[2026-04-18 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title

Snippet: Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, on Marcus Thuram shoulders, celebrates after scoring his side’s 2nd goal during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Cagliari in Milan, Italy, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sassuolo-inter-milan-como-cagliari-seriea-0e3032c276f4561affa231413a5cfe80

[2026-04-18 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lens comes from 2-0 down to beat Toulouse and keep alive Ligue 1 title hopes

Snippet: Lens’ Saud Abdulhamid celebrates after scoring during a League One soccer match between Lens and Toulouse in Lens, France, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lens-toulouse-ligue1-0aaad51a52c47b983ae5d6862422c472

[2026-04-18 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain signs deals with Brazil as Sanchez builds anti-Trump bloc

Snippet: The Spanish leader is hosting heads of state and government in a bid to counter the US president and revive the political left

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350545/spain-signs-deals-brazil-sanchez-builds-anti-trump-bloc?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 07:05 UTC+10:00] [pedro sanchez] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spain signs deals with Brazil as Sanchez builds anti-Trump bloc

Snippet: The Spanish leader is hosting heads of state and government in a bid to counter the US president and revive the political left

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3350545/spain-signs-deals-brazil-sanchez-builds-anti-trump-bloc

[2026-04-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: St Pauli concedes late penalty to tie at home with Cologne

Snippet: FC Köln’s Luca Waldschmidt celebrates after scoring a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC St. Pauli and 1. FC Köln, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/st-pauli-cologne-bundesliga-5b8c042c39efa1f6297599e3a4859868

[2026-04-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Snippet: Keir Starmer says he is “absolutely furious” that he was not informed that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting before being appointed UK envoy to Washington, as the United Kingdom prime minister faced renewed calls to resign over the affair.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/17/starmer-rejects-calls-to-quit-as-pressure-mounts-over-mandelson-vetting

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Avurudu with a Russian twist

Snippet: The rhythmic beat of the raban met the graceful poise of the pirouette last Saturday as the iconic Racecourse grounds transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cross-cultural celebration. The “Good Market Avurudu with Russia,” held on April 11th, served as a historic milestone marking 70 years of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/features/981475/avurudu-with-a-russian-twist/

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Free cataract surgeries done at Eye Hospital - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 150 free cataract surgeries were done recently at the National Eye Hospital in Colombo sponsored by the Vision of Love Organisation, UK and V& Eye Vision Centre. The surgeries were the first phase of the Restoring Sight Rebuilding 1,000 Lives programme initiated by the Lions Club of Jawatte Summit District 306 D7.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/local/981688/free-cataract-surgeries-done-at-eye-hospital/

[2026-04-18 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Police in Dubai arrest alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of Ireland’s biggest criminal networks, has been arrested in Dubai, Irish media reported Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/daniel-kinahan-ireland-crime-gang-arrest-dubai-209c1131f51e88d950a2a4affd4ce2e8

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU’s strategy towards Russia flawed, dysfunctional – Slovak PM

Snippet: The EU’s strategy towards Russia is flawed, untenable, and ineffective; Russians only get on their knees when they need to tie their shoelaces, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated during a speech at a meeting with students posted on the YouTube channel of the Slovak government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981439/eus-strategy-towards-russia-flawed-dysfunctional-slovak-pm/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade, security ties

Snippet: The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer economic and security ties, according to a document seen by Reuters, marking ‌the latest step in a broader policy shift after years of frozen relations. The background paper, produced by the bloc’s diplomatic arm and circulated to EU member countries this week, says the EU will fully resume its 1978 cooperation agreement with Syria and begin a High-Level Political

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981445/eu-to-restore-syria-relations-strengthen-trade-security-ties/

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gunmen take 25 hostages in Italy’s Naples bank robbery, escape through tunnel

Snippet: An attempted bank robbery in southern Italy turned into a tense hostage crisis, as armed suspects held 25 people inside a branch in Naples before escaping through an underground route, Rai News reported on Friday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/world/981457/gunmen-take-25-hostages-in-italys-naples-bank-robbery-escape-through-tunnel/

[2026-04-18 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The UK and France will lead a multinational mission to protect commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjz819vmgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss