[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Advocacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Euroskeptic think tanks on the rise as Brussels slashes funding for pro-EU groups

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― The European Commission cut millions of euros of funding from established pro-EU think tanks ― just as more Euroskeptic groups have been gaining ground.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/euroskeptic-think-tanks-on-rise-as-brussel-slashes-funding-pro-eu-groups/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Spain leads Europe’s shift away from Donald Trump’s US

Snippet: People in Spain are leading the charge for a stronger, independent Europe amid widespread wariness of Donald Trump’s America, according to a new POLITICO survey.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-leads-eu-europe-shift-away-from-us-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Corruption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Orbán’s rival faces uphill battle to unfreeze €17B in EU funds

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar looks poised to win Sunday's election and put an end to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. But even if he does, negotiations to unfreeze €17 billion in EU funding for the country won't be easy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/peter-magyar-election-hungary-e17b-eu-funds-viktor-orban/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump criticises Nato after meeting alliance chief describes as 'very frank'

Snippet: Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05d8j9r5ejo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Rokid to bring OpenClaw to AI glasses

Snippet: Chinese startup Rokid officially launched its AI glasses in Japan and Europe this year as it further expands markets outside China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-s-rokid-to-bring-openclaw-to-ai-glasses

[2026-04-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump lashes out at Nato, alliance chief says US president 'clearly disappointed'

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has slammed Nato for its absence shortly after holding a closed-door meeting with the alliance's Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-lashes-out-nato-alliance-chief-says-us-president-clearly

[2026-04-09 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit

Snippet: Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/09/ukraine-war-briefing-kremlin-threat-to-countries-over-ukrainian-drone-transit

[2026-04-09 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/world/americas-emea/trump-blasts-nato-after-closed-door-rutte-meeting/2316893

[2026-04-09 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

Snippet: Mark Rutte says Donald Trump is "clearly disappointed with many NATO allies". (Reuters: Omar Havana)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/trump-criticises-nato-over-iran-in-meeting-with-mark-rutte/106545548

[2026-04-09 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Satellite data shows Earth is getting ever brighter at night

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Daily satellite observations have revealed a continued nighttime brightening globally due to artificial lighting, with important regional variations including a surge in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia alongside a deliberate dimming in Europe driven by concerns over energy conservation and light pollution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713383

[2026-04-09 10:53 UTC+10:00] [Nato] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nato chief says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ by US allies’ refusal to join Iran war

Snippet: Mark Rutte praises ‘very frank’ talks but declines to say if president discussed potential withdrawal from alliance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/nato-mark-rutte-trump-iran-war

[2026-04-09 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Video shows Luka Doncic outside Madrid hotel while seeking special treatment for hamstring injury

Snippet: A new video purportedly showing Luka Doncic in Spain this week has emerged, and it’s got some Lakers fans feeling optimistic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/sports/luka-doncic-spotted-outside-of-madrid-hotel/

[2026-04-09 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Liverpool & Slot 'in survival mode' - but still just about alive

Snippet: PSG inflict another defeat on Liverpool with first-leg victory in Paris

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3expgqy2zxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 09:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'

Snippet: When fruit grower Ali Capper woke to news that war had broken out in Iran, she says she "felt quite sick" anticipating the repurcussions for the UK farming industry.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q98w57k25o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Missing UK woman who vanished on solo trip to California after meeting man found safe

Snippet: A frantic international search that gripped two countries has come to a sudden end.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/missing-uk-woman-who-vanished-on-solo-trip-to-california-after-meeting-man-found-safe/

[2026-04-09 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Mulls Punishing NATO Allies By Pulling US Troops Over Lack Of Iran Help

Snippet: The Trump White House is mulling ways to 'punish' NATO allies for not stepping up to support the US Iran campaign, and for staying on the sidelines after Trump's repeat appeals to create a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-mulls-punishing-nato-allies-pulling-us-troops-over-lack-iran-help

[2026-04-09 08:09 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Deeply concerned’ Australia says Lebanon should be included in Middle East ceasefire

Snippet: Joint statement calling for aid worker protections also signed by Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the UK

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/09/penny-wong-joint-statement-aid-workers-lebanon-ceasefire

[2026-04-09 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Champions League Glance

Snippet: Galatsaray 5, Juventus 2

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/soccer-paris-saint-germain-fc-atletico-madrid-real-madrid-530ccf20935bbf9b963a627624c4e88d

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Ending Explained: Does Cillian Murphy Fit Into The Proposed Trilogy?

Snippet: The 28 Days Later series has a history of divisive endings. The original film was famously reworked to finish on a less downbeat note, pointing to the likely survival of three major characters, including Cillian Murphy’s point-of-view character Jim. (Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland’s original ending, which featured Jim’s death, was eventually included as a post-credits scene later in the film’s theatrical release, and that, along with two other bleak alternates, were showcased on the DVD release.) 28

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/04/08/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-ending-explained/

[2026-04-09 07:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump mulls punishing some NATO members over lack of support during Iran war: WSJ

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering punishing some members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that he perceives as unhelpful to the United States during the Iran war, a report said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409000400315

[2026-04-09 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump could ‘punish’ NATO as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Snippet: President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling ways to punish NATO members who refused to help the US in its war against Iran, which is still flaring despite the announced two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637771-us-isral-iran-ceasefire-updates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-09 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump is said to be considering withdrawing from NATO, the transatlantic alliance that has been a central pillar of Western security for decades.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/8/trump-administration-says-it-is-mulling-nato-withdrawal-after-iran-war

[2026-04-09 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kvaratskhelia vuelve a marcar y PSG abruma 2-0 a Liverpool en la Champions

Snippet: Desire Doue celebra tras marcar el primer gol del Paris Saint-Germain en la victoria 2-0 ante Liverpool en los cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones, el miércoles 8 de abril de 2026, en París. (AP Foto/Thibault Camus)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/psg-liverpool-champions-league-23f7304633d7970b59331f0139b90748

[2026-04-09 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

Snippet: Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a UN mission in Lebanon, the foreign minister said, warning Israeli forces had "no authority to touch" Rome's troops.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892396

[2026-04-09 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump weighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support - report

Snippet: The Trump administration is considering a plan to punish some members of the NATO alliance that he believes were unhelpful to the US and Israel during the Iran war, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892397

[2026-04-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Barcelona on the brink after red card and Alvarez stunner sparks Atlético victory

Snippet: When the final whistle went, the man in black quietly disappeared out of sight and set off running up the tunnel. For the first time since he took over at Atlético Madrid 15 long years ago, Diego Simeone had led his team to a victory at the Camp Nou, keeping alive his dream of taking them back to a European Cup final.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/08/barcelona-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg

[2026-04-09 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Global women's sports revenues to surpass $3B in 2026, report says

Snippet: Barcelona’s Irene Paredes celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during a Champions League quarterfinal soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, April 2 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/womens-sports-soccer-basketball-revenue-2b5baa56fee801fb3b895c544a92de2d

[2026-04-09 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte - White House

Snippet: WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump will discuss the possibility of leaving NATO when he meets with the alliance's chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, accusing Washington's partners of "turning their back" on the American people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/09/world/trump-to-discuss-leaving-nato-in-meeting-with-rutte-white-house/2316847

[2026-04-09 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: UK man who molested girl has visa reinstated over 'strong ties' to Australia

Snippet: Topic:Child Sexual Abuse

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/uk-man-who-molested-girl-has-visa-reinstated-amid-ill-health/106541934

[2026-04-09 07:07 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Kvaratskhelia caps victory for dominant PSG but Liverpool have hope for return

Snippet: Parc des Princes did not witness the rout that even Liverpool might have privately feared but the gulf in quality between Paris Saint-Germain and Arne Slot’s side was laid bare throughout the Champions League quarter-final. Liverpool leave Paris with hope, having arrived with none, but will require a dramatic recovery just to lay a glove on the European champions at Anfield next Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/08/psg-liverpool-champions-league-quarter-final-first-leg

[2026-04-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump to meet NATO chief as he weighs exiting western alliance

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-to-meet-nato-chief-mark-rutte/9ee276f6-949c-42b5-af36-1c27e7d99164

[2026-04-09 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wedge heels are back: how to wear the Y2K trend loved by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton

Snippet: Once a noughties staple, wedge heels are returning in 2026 in sleeker, richer versions. Style them with co-ords, denim and flowy dresses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349333/wedge-heels-are-back-how-wear-y2k-trend-loved-britney-spears-and-paris-hilton?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 06:15 UTC+10:00] [wedge heels] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wedge heels are back: how to wear the Y2K trend loved by Britney Spears and Paris Hilton

Snippet: Once a noughties staple, wedge heels are returning in 2026 in sleeker, richer versions. Style them with co-ords, denim and flowy dresses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3349333/wedge-heels-are-back-how-wear-y2k-trend-loved-britney-spears-and-paris-hilton

[2026-04-09 06:10 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man who caused gas blast that destroyed partner’s house jailed for 11 years

Snippet: Paul Solway ignited explosion that damaged total of six terrace houses in Derby after his partner had kicked him out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/08/man-who-caused-gas-blast-that-destroyed-partners-house-jailed-for-11-years

[2026-04-09 06:01 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Donald Trump to meet NATO chief today

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/donald-trump-to-meet-nato-chief-today-20260409-p5zme0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-09 05:46 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump announces huge tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose massive 50% tariffs on countries sending military firepower to Iran, putting Russia and China on notice.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/09/world/980008/trump-announces-huge-tariffs-on-countries-supplying-iran-with-weapons/

[2026-04-09 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: White House says NATO ‘failed’ to back war on Iran

Snippet: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said NATO allies have not done enough to support the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/white-house-says-nato-failed-back-war-iran

[2026-04-09 05:40 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poll: More Europeans see US as threat than China

Snippet: The U.S. under Donald Trump is seen as more of a threat than an ally, according to a new POLITICO Pulse survey of six major EU countries.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poll-eu-countries-us-bigger-threat-than-china/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CBB supports restoration of safe drinking water for communities affected by cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce supported an initiative aimed at restoring safe drinking water access for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The initiative is being implemented by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/09/business/979476/cbb-supports-restoration-of-safe-drinking-water-for-communities-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU explores ways to create nuke production capabilities - DailyNews

Snippet: The European Union has started to secretly explore ways to create its own nuclear weapons production capabilities, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said in a statement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/09/world/979822/eu-explores-ways-to-create-nuke-production-capabilities/

[2026-04-09 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Titan of a man' - tributes to actor with MND who played Richard III in wheelchair

Snippet: An actor with motor neurone disease (MND) who won one of the UK's biggest drama awards for a "legendary" performance as Richard III in a wheelchair has died aged 35.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04xg2xq9nno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-09 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What version of Tyson Fury will turn up this weekend?

Snippet: Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nc9hjc?at_mid=fBIwhGYtSU&at_campaign=5_Live_Boxing_with_Steve_Bunce&at_medium=display_ad&at_campaign_type=owned&at_nation=NET&at_audience_id=SS&at_product=sounds&at_brand=p04v5n4p&at_ptr_name=bbc&at_ptr_type=media&at_format=image&at_objective=consumption&at_link_title=5_Live_Boxing_with_Steve_Bunce&at_bbc_team=BBC

[2026-04-09 05:13 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni attempts political reset after referendum defeat

Snippet: ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will try on Thursday to revamp her premiership, after rising energy prices and her ties to U.S. President Donald Trump helped contribute to a bruising referendum defeat last month.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-giorgia-meloni-political-reset-after-referendum-defeat/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 04:41 UTC+10:00] [Corruption] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: IDF conduct in Lebanon plunges Israel-Europe relations to lower depths

Snippet: Spain and Italy have demanded explanations from Israel after the country’s soldiers in Lebanon detained a Spanish United Nations peacekeeper and fired warning shots at an Italian convoy.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/spanish-peacekeeper-detained-by-idf-in-lebanon/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 03:56 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s not AI, it’s real’: shock as RSPCA releases images of 250 dogs found at property

Snippet: Dozens of dogs were found crammed into single living room space at property in undisclosed location in UK

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/rspca-ai-images-dogs-property-uk

[2026-04-09 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) White House says U.S.-Iran negotiations will take place in Pakistan on Saturday

Snippet: (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260409000200315

[2026-04-09 03:35 UTC+10:00] [Solar power] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval

Snippet: Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/08/britain-breaks-solar-energy-record-twice-uk-biggest-solar-farm-springwell-approval

[2026-04-09 03:35 UTC+10:00] [Bitcoin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: British computer scientist denies he is bitcoin developer Satoshi Nakamoto

Snippet: New York Times report claims London-born Adam Back is creator of the cryptocurrency after comparing writings

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/08/british-computer-scientist-adam-back-denies-he-is-bitcoin-developer-satoshi-nakamoto

[2026-04-09 03:30 UTC+10:00] [Benchmarks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Britain strains to sell Trump allies on its green message

Snippet: Three-and-a-half thousand meters above sea level, chunks of icy rock tumble down the side of Chile’s Juncal Glacier and crash into the lake below.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-climate-push-chile-critical-minerals-amid-policy-shift/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-09 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan firms eye Russia aluminum on supply concerns despite Mideast ceasefire

Snippet: Supply worries due to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed the price of aluminum close to a four-year high. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-firms-eye-russia-aluminum-on-supply-concerns-despite-mideast-ceasefire