Topic: Europe — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-18 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia has quietly stepped up its intelligence operations in Vienna, taking advantage of legal loopholes and Austria’s neutrality to expand what Western officials describe as one of its largest covert signals intelligence platforms in the West, the Financial Times reported.
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[2026-03-18 00:41 UTC+10:00] [Kent] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Vaccination programme to be launched on Canterbury campus as strain B of disease identified in fatal outbreak
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[2026-03-18 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A general view of a pumping station at the end of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the east German refinery PCK in Schwedt, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Sven Kaestner, File)
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[2026-03-18 00:20 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Jonathan Powell thought Tehran’s ‘surprising’ offer on its nuclear programme could prevent rush to war
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[2026-03-18 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Paris, France – A couple of days after the United States and Israel launched their assault on Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on March 2 that France would bolster its nuclear arsenal and strengthen ties with fellow European Union countries.
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[2026-03-17 23:27 UTC+10:00] [Ukrainian foreign ministry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The seven are also suspected to have illegally transported a ‘huge consignment of drones from Europe’ into India for use in Myanmar
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[2026-03-17 23:23 UTC+10:00] [Food & drink industry] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: actor’s Papa Salt gin to get oyster-free version after venues says it is ‘not worth the risk’
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[2026-03-17 23:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The foreign ministry said Tuesday it hs discussed ways to step up cybersecurity cooperation with officials of North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states and Indo-Pacific partners.
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[2026-03-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has travelled to the United Kingdom for a state visit, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in almost 40 years.
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[2026-03-17 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Moldova’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Russia’s ambassador to Chisinau after a strike on a hydroelectric plant in western Ukraine earlier this month allegedly contaminated the Dnister River, which flows through both countries.
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[2026-03-17 22:52 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Born in Russia and raised in Israel, Ocher rejected the IDF draft for a life in Germany. As she releases an album inspired by the Weimar period, she discusses nationalism, AI and the future of humanity
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[2026-03-17 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Italy, France and seven other European Union countries have warned the European Commission that a damaged Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier adrift in the Mediterranean poses a serious environmental threat, Reuters reported Monday.
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[2026-03-17 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A woman castes her ballot during the first round of France’s municipal elections in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
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[2026-03-17 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sappers examine the site of a Russian missile strike which hit a post office storehouse in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko)
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[2026-03-17 22:29 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The Spanish government has announced that it will seek to implement a raft of new measures to mitigate the economic effects of the war in Iran.
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[2026-03-17 22:01 UTC+10:00] [Six Nations 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The champions France lead with five players but every side is represented in pick from a tournament to savour
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[2026-03-17 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Investor confidence in Germany has dropped sharply as the Middle East war unsettles financial markets across Europe.
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[2026-03-17 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97.
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[2026-03-17 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: This is the second part in Al Jazeera’s Blood Tech series, looking at how governments around the world – including those who have criticised Israel – are still using the technology it has tested on Palestinians. You can read the first part, which looks at how the UK has utilised Israeli military spyware, here.
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[2026-03-17 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: President Donald Trump on Monday urged allied nations to join U.S. efforts to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "test of loyalty"—but key partners including Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia swiftly distanced themselves from any military role.
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[2026-03-17 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Easter week is fast approaching and many will be wondering what the weather will be like.
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[2026-03-17 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: London, United Kingdom – When Nigerian President Bola Tinubu arrives in the UK this week, the visit will carry more than ceremonial significance. It will be the first state visit by a Nigerian leader to Britain in 37 years.
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[2026-03-17 19:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Zelensky to visit Spain for talks with PM Sánchez, Spanish king acknowledges 'much abuse' during Conquest, Storm Therese to batter southern Spain, and more news this Tuesday March 17th.
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[2026-03-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Eden Project] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Our photojournalist explores the Cornish landmark on the eve of its anniversary and meets some of its staff, visitors, plants and creatures
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[2026-03-17 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A group of European nations as well as Canada have called on Israel to stop a ground incursion into Lebanon, saying the attack could lead to “devastating humanitarian consequences” in a country where hundreds of people have already been killed in the ongoing Middle East escalation.
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[2026-03-17 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A group of European nations as well as Canada have called on Israel to stop a ground incursion into Lebanon, saying the attack could lead to “devastating humanitarian consequences” in a country where hundreds of people have already been killed in the ongoing Middle East escalation.
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[2026-03-17 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Lava flows from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano have reached the ocean on France’s Réunion island for the first time in 19 years, following an eruption that began a month ago. Spectacular images show molten rock pouring into the sea, as residents and tourists gathered to witness the rare event.
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[2026-03-17 18:00 UTC+10:00] [France holidays] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Feted for its warm winters and famous lemons, the seaside border town has attracted artists and writers from around the world
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[2026-03-17 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Libraries, Museums and Galleries
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[2026-03-17 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are set to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets remain volatile and oil prices continue to fluctuate.
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[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Italy pitcher Michael Lorenzen and catcher JJ D’Orazio shake hands during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Venezuela, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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[2026-03-17 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker off the coast of Oman, a UK maritime agency said Tuesday, noting there were no reported injuries.
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[2026-03-17 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: “We’ve been protecting these countries for years with Nato because Nato is us.”
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[2026-03-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body
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[2026-03-17 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too
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[2026-03-17 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Thailand is discussing with Russia the possibility of purchasing crude oil as supplies tighten amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the country’s foreign minister said.
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[2026-03-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: London: “Hundreds of American soldiers have been captured across the Gulf. US military bases throughout the region lie in ruins. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dead or gravely wounded.
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[2026-03-17 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MIAMI (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez hit run-scoring, two-out singles in a seventh-inning rally that led Venezuela over Italy 4-2 on Monday night and into its first World Baseball Classic championship game.
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[2026-03-17 15:18 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 15:16 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-17 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Kamin Gock is a North America correspondent based in Washington DC. He has previously worked as a journalist with 7.30 and as a state political reporter in the NSW newsroom. In 2023, he was awarded the Kennedy Young Journalist of the Year and the prestigious Andrew Olle Scholarship during which he worked at 4 Corners, Parliament House and the London bureau.
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[2026-03-17 14:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Russia has taken control of 12 settlements in Ukraine in the first two weeks of March as part of advances along the front line in eastern and southern Ukraine, Russian state-run news agencies quoted top Gen. Valery Gerasimov as saying Monday.
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[2026-03-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: France is running low on MICA air-to-air missiles as Rafale fighter jets continue intercepting Iranian drones over the United Arab Emirates, according to French media reports.
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[2026-03-17 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Venezuela Maikel Garcia reacts to first base coach Gerardo Parra (8) after getting on the base during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Italy, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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[2026-03-17 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Venezuela will face the United States in the World Baseball Classic final.
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[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Venezuela Maikel Garcia reacts to first base coach Gerardo Parra (8) after getting on the base during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Italy, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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[2026-03-17 13:53 UTC+10:00] [Claudia Sheinbaum] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It was a rare admission by the Spanish crown, which has never issued a formal apology to former colonies
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[2026-03-17 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that US allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but European powers pushed back on a possible mission to reopen the vital waterway shut by Iran in response to US-Israeli attacks.
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