[2026-03-24 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Geneva's CERN takes antiprotons for a spin in a never-before-tried test

Snippet: A technician works in the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) tunnel of the European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN, during a press visit in Meyrin, near Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 16, 2016. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cern-antiproton-road-test-switzerland-geneva-17369ec3439bf5263d82ca11f0124895

[2026-03-24 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: ‘Operation Hidden Hand’: Iran-Russia military axis comes into view

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/operation-hidden-hand-iran-russia-military-axis-comes-into-view/

[2026-03-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Immigration and asylum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They singled out non-white, foreign-born workers’: the restaurants raided by Britain’s version of ICE

Snippet: They’re not armed and they keep a relatively low profile. But the Home Office’s immigration compliance and enforcement officers have searched thousands of business in pursuit of illegal workers. Are they abusing their powers?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/24/restaurants-raided-britain-version-ice-immigration

[2026-03-24 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Brutal, harsh, unforgiving’: EU leader offers bracing message to Australia

Snippet: Europe’s defacto leader came to celebrate a seemingly good news story - the signing of a sweeping free trade deal with Australia - but there was no avoiding the dire state of global affairs when Ursula von der Leyen visited Canberra on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/brutal-harsh-unforgiving-eu-leader-offers-bracing-message-to-australia-20260324-p5tubc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 15:42 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: EU deal boosts Australian defence and science alliances

Snippet: March 24, 2026 15:42 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/eu-deal-boosts-australian-defence-and-science-alliances/

[2026-03-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: EU leader talks of 'upside down' world in grim address to parliament

Snippet: Ursula von der Leyen is the first female world leader to address Australia's federal parliament. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/ursula-von-der-leyen-addresses-australian-parliament/106487954

[2026-03-24 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Connecting the Global Travel Industry: YeePay Builds a Bridge Between China and International Aviation Markets

Snippet: BERLIN, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From March 3-5, 2026, ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, marked its landmark 60th anniversary, gathering over 5,600 exhibitors from 166 countries and regions, nearly 97,000 industry professionals, and 400+ experts sharing the latest global travel trends across 200+ forums.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701475

[2026-03-24 15:15 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Von der Leyen urges US and Iran to resolve Hormuz crisis, warning distance offers no protection to Australia

Snippet: Speaking after signing trade agreement in Canberra, the European Commission president warns ‘situation is critical’ for global energy supply

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/ursula-von-der-leyen-iran-us-hormuz-crisis-australia

[2026-03-24 14:39 UTC+10:00] [Middle East and north Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’

Snippet: Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five days; European Commission chief says war must come to negotiated end

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-ursula-von-der-leyen-oil-prices-energy-crisis-israel-strikes

[2026-03-24 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmers rubbish 'worst ever' EU free trade agreement

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/farmers-label-eu-deal-worst-ever-free-trade-agreement/106490654

[2026-03-24 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: European wine, chocolate and cars to become cheaper in Australia amid landmark trade deal with EU

Snippet: Australian manufacturers can call their wares parmesan and kransky, but terms like feta, romano and gruyere will be eventually phased out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/24/australia-european-union-trade-deal-makes-cars-wine-chocolate-cheaper

[2026-03-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: EU blocks US vote to define gender as biological men and women at UN women’s forum

Snippet: The United States stood alone at the United Nations in early March after a European-led procedural move blocked a vote on defining gender in biological terms at one of the world’s leading forums on women’s rights.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/world-news/eu-blocks-us-vote-to-define-gender-as-biological-men-and-women-at-un-womens-forum/

[2026-03-24 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iran shows Europe 'in reach' with longest-range ballistic missile launch

Snippet: The attack demonstrated Iranian missiles could travel far beyond the regime's self-imposed 2,000km limit. (Reuters: Iranian Army/West Asia News Agency handout)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/iran-longest-ballistic-missiles-launch-range-europe-reach/106485468

[2026-03-24 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Snippet: LONDON (AFP) -- Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701431

[2026-03-24 13:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UK sending air defense systems to Gulf: PM

Snippet: Britain is sending short-range air defense systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701346

[2026-03-24 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?

Snippet: LONDON (AFP) -- Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701243

[2026-03-24 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Elias Clure

Snippet: Elias Clure is the ABC's Europe Correspondent based in London. He previously worked as a reporter for the ABC's 7.30 program. In 2020, Elias was awarded the prestigious Andrew Olle scholarship.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elias-clure/8321190

[2026-03-24 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact

Snippet: CANBERRA, Australia — European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/world/asia-oceania/australia-eu-agree-sweeping-new-trade-pact/2305997

[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Russia setting up long-range drone bases in Belarus, Zelenskyy says

Snippet: President vows to respond to move that would draw Belarus more directly into the war; EU anger at Hungary over Russia information sharing. What we know on day 1,490

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-setting-up-long-range-drone-bases-in-belarus-zelenskyy-says

[2026-03-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ On Peacock, Can The British Version Of An American Comedy Institution Stand On Its Own Merits?

Snippet: Midway through Saturrday Night Live‘s 51st season broadcasting from 30 Rock, 81-year-old creator and SNL overlord Lorne Michaels finally has decided to clone his seminal project across the pond for British audiences by British comedians. Will the formula translate? Should it remain the same formula, even? One thing’s for certain: With iconic SNL alum (and potential successor to Lorne) Tina Fey overseeing the proceedings as the debut guest host, SNL UK will look and even sound quite familiar to SNL

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/23/saturday-night-live-uk-peacock-review/

[2026-03-24 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU and Australia finalize free trade agreement

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands after signing a joint statement during a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (Lukas Coch/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-eu-trade-agreement-china-us-tariffs-0ceec9b36ff1fc5f00500b57b65619ba

[2026-03-24 11:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia, Europe strike long-awaited free-trade agreement

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-europe-strike-long-awaited-free-trade-agreement-20260324-p5u8k2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 11:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia gets $10 billion-a-year boost after almost a decade of waiting

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-europe-free-trade-deal/97d5db5c-e8bd-4003-94ee-0c3b9df37ba0

[2026-03-24 11:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war impact could exceed Ukraine conflict, executive warns

Snippet: The impact of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could surpass the effects of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the top executive of Austrian energy firm OMV said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-war-impact-could-exceed-ukraine-conflict-executive-warns

[2026-03-24 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Iranian terror group claims responsibility for attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/iran-terror-group-jewish-ambulances-arson-attack-london/106489454

[2026-03-24 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: German handball team finds trophy in their basement months after reporting it stolen

Snippet: The silver plate trophy from Germany's handball Bundesliga was believed to have been stolen and melted down. (Getty Images: Oliver Hardt/Bongarts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/german-handball-trophy-found-in-basement-after-reported-stolen/106489734

[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Meat exporters criticise $10 billion free trade agreement as Australia, EU hail 'win-win'

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with prime minister Anthony Albanese to sign several agreements, including a historic free trade agreement. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-signs-10-billion-free-trade-agreement-with-the-european-union/396vdc14g

[2026-03-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Cheaper EVs, easier job access: What's in the EU-Australia free trade deal for you?

Snippet: The luxury car tax has been cut for zero-emission cars. Source: AAP / JONO SEARLE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/cheaper-evs-easier-job-access-whats-in-the-eu-australia-free-trade-deal-for-you/t9yt57stn

[2026-03-24 09:37 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: EU ‘concerned’ by reports Hungary leaked information to Russia

Snippet: The European Union executive said on Monday reports that the Hungarian foreign minister had passed sensitive information about European Union negotiations to Russia were "greatly concerning."

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/world/politics/eu-hungary-information-russia/

[2026-03-24 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Marine Le Pen’s party wins small town votes in French municipal elections

Snippet: Marine Le Pen's right-wing National Rally (RN) party has won votes in dozens of small and mid-sized towns in French municipal elections, but suffered defeats in major cities.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635971-le-pen-party-france-municipal-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-24 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 83-75 double-OT win over Iowa

Snippet: Virginia guard Paris Clark (1) fights for a loose ball with Iowa guard Chazadi Wright, left, during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-cavaliers-march-madness-iowa-hawkeyes-f9577868498fefdada7e53f3dc4315cd

[2026-03-24 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government moves to protect truck drivers from soaring fuel prices

Snippet: Topic:Federal Parliament

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/federal-politics-blog-albanese-eu-trade-deal-fuel/106487714

[2026-03-24 06:48 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iranian terror group claims arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Snippet: London: An Iranian terrorist group has claimed responsibility for setting Jewish ambulances on fire near a British synagogue, shattering windows and setting off explosions on a residential street.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/iranian-terror-group-claims-arson-attack-on-jewish-ambulances-in-london-20260324-p5tecc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: French far right claims momentum for Presidency after local elections - DailyNews

Snippet: The far-right National Rally may not have won the string of big target cities it was hoping for in France’s local election on Sunday, but its leaders said they had still built up a grassroots momentum that would propel them to victory in next year’s presidential contest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/24/world/971606/french-far-right-claims-momentum-for-presidency-after-local-elections/

[2026-03-24 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia and European Union to sign free trade agreement decades in the making

Snippet: Trade Minister Don Farrell with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/eu-australia-free-trade-agreement-reached/106488438

[2026-03-24 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Italy’s Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it ‘a lost opportunity’

Snippet: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has conceded defeat in a referendum on her justice reforms, while confirming she would not hand in her resignation.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/23/italys-meloni-concedes-referendum-defeat-calling-it-a-lost-opportunity

[2026-03-24 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The reclusive 43-year-old billionaire owner of OnlyFans dies after cancer battle

Snippet: Leonid Radvinsky, the reclusive billionaire owner of adult content platform OnlyFans, has died of cancer, the London-based company said on Monday (UK time). He was 43.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-reclusive-43-year-old-billionaire-owner-of-onlyfans-dies-after-cancer-battle-20260324-p5tfjq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 05:39 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on France after Macron: local elections offer clues to seeing off the far-right threat | Editorial

Snippet: Victories in Paris and Marseille suggest a united left can reclaim centre-ground voters. But the end of Macronism is leaving a complex political landscape

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/23/the-guardian-view-on-france-after-macron-local-elections-offer-clues-to-seeing-off-the-far-right-threat-

[2026-03-24 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: EU calls for clarification after Hungary accused of leaking info to Russia

Snippet: The European Commission has called for clarity from Hungary after a United States media outlet reported that the country’s foreign minister passed on information about negotiations with the European Union to Russia.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/23/eu-calls-for-clarification-after-hungary-accused-of-leaking-info-to-russia

[2026-03-24 04:56 UTC+10:00] [Viktor Orbán] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Viktor Orbán celebrated by Europe’s far right before Hungary election

Snippet: France’s Marine Le Pen and the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders among speakers praising prime minister at Budapest event

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/viktor-orban-celebrated-europe-far-right-hungary-election

[2026-03-24 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Jewish charity ambulances set on fire as UK police investigate possible antisemitic attack

Snippet: LONDON — Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early Monday in London in what British police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Detectives were working to determine whether a claim of responsibility from a group with alleged links to Iran was authentic.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/24/world/jewish-charity-ambulances-set-on-fire-as-uk-police-investigate-possible-antisemitic-attack/2305841

[2026-03-24 04:35 UTC+10:00] [Fairford] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK sending air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks: Starmer

Snippet: The UK is working to ‘distribute air defence missiles’ to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Britain’s prime minister said on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347637/uk-sending-air-defence-systems-gulf-help-counter-iranian-missile-attacks-starmer

[2026-03-24 04:32 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Snippet: Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/23/reform-mayoral-candidate-likens-jewish-community-group-to-islamists-on-horseback

[2026-03-24 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prosecco, feta, luxury cars: Long-delayed Europe trade deal finally a reality

Snippet: Australian red meat exports to Europe are set to rise tenfold under a historic free trade pact that has been eight years in the making, while producers will be able to use names such as prosecco, feta and halloumi despite a longstanding European push to restrict the use of these so-called “geographic indicators”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/prosecco-feta-luxury-cars-long-delayed-europe-trade-deal-finally-a-reality-20260323-p5ro01.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: TotalEnergies drops US wind leases, invest in fossil fuels

Snippet: A sign for the French company TotalEnergies is displayed at headquarters March 21, 2025, in La Defense business district outside of Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-offshore-wind-energy-climate-totalenergies-interior-092eeeacc5d09730d4e20a95d7df7de1

[2026-03-24 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Miranda Devine: We’re still learning the full rot of the Russiagate scandal

Snippet: Robert Mueller is dead, but his toxic legacy lives on in the destroyed lives of the innocent victims targeted by the Russia collusion probe that bears his name.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/23/opinion/were-still-learning-the-full-rot-of-the-russiagate-scandal/

[2026-03-24 04:11 UTC+10:00] [Hungary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia

Snippet: Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/hungarian-election-candidate-peter-magyar-viktor-orban-alleged-leak-eu-russia

[2026-03-24 04:05 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Italian voters reject overhaul of judiciary pushed by Giorgia Meloni

Snippet: Referendum result could tarnish PM’s reputation and make winning next year’s general election challenging

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/italy-voters-reject-overhaul-judiciary-giorgia-meloni

[2026-03-24 04:04 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

Snippet: After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/23/is-iran-able-strike-london-is-uk-prepared

[2026-03-24 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: European far right throws support behind Orbán weeks ahead of Hungarian election

Snippet: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, third from left, stands with, from left; Geert Wilders of the Netherlands, France’s Marine Le Pen, Italy’s Matteo Salvini, Belgium’s Tom Van Grieken and Latvia’s Ainārs Šlesers during an assembly of European far-right parties with Orbán’s Patriots for Europe group, in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, March 23, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-far-right-orban-election-hungary-patriots-19d10ec77e96fed77d44484049be241b