[2026-05-17 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli minister praises Eurovision result amid boycott protests

Snippet: Israeli defence minister Israel Katz congratulated Israeli performer Noam Bettan after the singer finished second in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, while criticising European governments that opposed Israel’s participation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-minister-praises-eurovision-result-amid-boycott-protests

[2026-05-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - May 18, 1980: Gwangju democratic uprising

Snippet: The Gwangju Democratization Movement began on May 18, 1980. Tens of thousands of students and other citizens staged demonstrations in Gwangju, protesting against then military junta leader Chun Doo-hwan, who took power in a military coup a year earlier. The uprising is one of the most significant pro-democracy movements in the South Korean history.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739473

[2026-05-17 15:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Misinformation on May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite law

Snippet: YouTube records 538 percent surge in distortion cases year-over-year; only 21 online cases resulted in penalties

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739465

[2026-05-17 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Israel came second at Eurovision again despite boycotts over Gaza | The National

Snippet: Israel has finished second at the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row, once again powered by a massive public televote, despite widespread protests, broadcaster boycotts and growing scrutiny over the war in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/17/how-israel-came-second-at-eurovision-again-despite-boycotts-over-gaza/

[2026-05-17 13:44 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: City of millions on edge as rival protests take over the streets

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/london-police-were-out-in-force-to-deal-with-rival-rallies-and-a-soccer-final/3ba9161a-b0f2-4073-960d-c4da0c250983

[2026-05-17 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Snippet: MONTGOMERY — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights Movement to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/world/in-the-birthplace-of-civil-rights-movement-groups-rally-to-defend-black-political-representation/2345598

[2026-05-17 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Eurovision final begins amid protests over Israel’s participation

Snippet: The final of the Eurovision Song Contest began on Saturday under tight security amid continuing criticism over Israel’s participation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eurovision-final-begins-amid-protests-over-israels-participation

[2026-05-17 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and a perceived Islamic threat to British identity, and another in support of Palestinians.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896379

[2026-05-17 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Eurovision final marred by protests as five countries boycott over Israel

Snippet: As the Eurovision Song Contest took to the stage for the Saturday night final in Vienna, thousands protested outside against Israel’s inclusion, and five countries boycotted the event over the genocidal war on Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/16/thousands-protest-at-eurovision-final-as-five-countries-boycott-over-israel

[2026-05-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Shoot him in the neck, like Charlie Kirk,’ vile chant erupts during massive London protests

Snippet: A group of protesters in London despicably called for a controversial rightwing figure to be killed, “like Charlie Kirk,” disturbing video shows.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/world-news/shoot-him-in-the-neck-like-charlie-kirk-vile-chant-erupts-during-massive-london-protests/

[2026-05-17 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna with pop and protests

Snippet: VIENNA — The final of the Eurovision Song Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited to the party.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/entertainment-lifestyle/the-eurovision-song-contest-reaches-its-grand-final-in-vienna-with-pop-and-protests/2345574

[2026-05-17 02:35 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – live

Snippet: The Met said it has arrested 11 people “for a variety of offences” so far. It did not specify how many arrests were linked to the Unite the Kingdom event and the pro-Palestine march.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/may/16/far-right-unite-the-kingdom-rally-tommy-robinson-london-nakba-day-march-latest-news-updates

[2026-05-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 explained, photos, analysis

Snippet: Dean Vuletic, who has been dubbed “Professor Eurovision,” discusses protests against Israel’s participation in the annual song contest. He also gives his opinion on the bookies’ favorite and reveals why big stars usually don’t do well at the event. (May 15)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/eurovision-song-contest-2026-vienna

[2026-05-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New School quietly hires controversial professor who led anti-Israel campus protests

Snippet: The woke New School claimed it wanted its Jewish students to feel safe, but the school recently hired a professor who was a CUNY ringleader of violent anti-Israel campus protests.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/new-school-quietly-hires-controversial-professor-who-led-anti-israel-campus-protests/

[2026-05-16 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people are marching through central London in two separate protests – one pro-Palestine demonstration a day after Nakba Day, and the other, a far-right rally staged by Tommy Robinson.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/16/tens-of-thousands-march-in-london-in-far-right-and-pro-palestine-protests

[2026-05-16 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Democracy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: With Kos in town, Kosovo urges EU to grant candidate status

Snippet: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos carried out her first official visit to Kosovo, on Friday, where calls were reignited over Pristina’s stalled membership bid to the EU.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/marta-kos-kosovo-eu-candidate-status/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-16 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests in London as 4,000 police deployed

Snippet: London’s Metropolitan Police drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears that far-right demonstrators may clash with pro-Palestine marchers if not kept apart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353815/rival-pro-palestine-far-right-protests-london-4000-police-deployed?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-16 19:50 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests in London as 4,000 police deployed

Snippet: London’s Metropolitan Police drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears that far-right demonstrators may clash with pro-Palestine marchers if not kept apart

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353815/rival-pro-palestine-far-right-protests-london-4000-police-deployed

[2026-05-16 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final

Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, right, meet with police officers to discuss operational planning ahead of this weekend’s protests in London, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-protests-police-soccer-eb0bb38d30bbb677ba7f9893501946bf

[2026-05-16 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Thousands of officers deployed as crowds gather for London protests

Snippet: More than 4,000 police officers have been deployed to London on Saturday, as crowds start to gather for two rival protests in the capital.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d2ryyz0jzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-16 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

Snippet: The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, with the organizers hoping the annual show of glitz and Europop will be a success despite five countries withdrawing over Israel's participation.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896352

[2026-05-16 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna

Snippet: Dean Vuletic, who has been dubbed “Professor Eurovision,” discusses protests against Israel’s participation in the annual song contest. He also gives his opinion on the bookies’ favorite and reveals why big stars usually don’t do well at the event. (May 15)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final-9798646a3ba5d4b21321b19decaf607c

[2026-05-16 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party, cafe

Snippet: As anti-Israel boycotts and protests roiled this year’s Eurovision song contest in Vienna, some Israelis attending the competition have found unlikely allies: Austria’s youth Green movement and a local café that has openly embraced them.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-896339

[2026-05-16 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Are Palestinians living through an 80-year-old catastrophe again?

Snippet: By Charlotte Dubenskij, an award-nominated journalist who has covered Yellow Vest protests in France, conflicts in Syria and the Philippines, and is now based in Israel for RT

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640038-nakba-day-new-catastrophe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-16 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: By Charlotte Dubenskij, an award-nominated journalist who has covered Yellow Vest protests in France, conflicts in Syria and the Philippines, and is now based in Israel for RT

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640038-nakba-day-new-catastrophe/

[2026-05-15 22:47 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Blackout protests and a butterfly boom: photos of the day – Friday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPerth, AustraliaA bus transporting passengers from the MV Hondius, on which there was a hantavirus outbreak, arrives at a specially built quarantine centre on the outskirts of the cityPhotograph: Antony Dickson /AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenFormia, ItalyCyclists competing in the 109th Giro d’Italia. Kicking off in Formia, stage seven is one of the toughest – the 244km route ends with a 13.6km climb to the Blockhaus summit in the ApenninesPhotograph: Dario Belingheri /Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenCannes,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/may/15/blackout-protests-and-a-butterfly-boom-photos-of-the-day-friday

[2026-05-15 21:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cheong Wa Dae protests Bloomberg’s ‘citizen dividend’ report

Snippet: Cheong Wa Dae has lodged a formal protest with Bloomberg News over its report that framed a “citizen dividend” proposal by Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, as a plan to redistribute “excess profits” from artificial intelligence-related companies, government officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739123

[2026-05-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Civil Rights] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign.

Snippet: Charles Mauldin remembers that his lungs felt like they were imploding when he breathed in tear gas more than 60 years ago. It was Sunday, March 7, 1965, when Mauldin, who was 17, joined hundreds of other demonstrators in a march from Selma, Alabama, to the state Capitol in Montgomery to demand voting rights for Black Americans.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/charles-mauldin-selma-tear-gas

[2026-05-15 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages

Snippet: Scattered protests erupted in Havana on Thursday as residents voiced frustration over worsening shortages of food, electricity, and fuel, prompting a visible security presence. Cuban government announced the nation’s fuel reserves had been completely exhausted, following the depletion of a 100,000-tonne emergency shipment of Russian crude oil that arrived in late March.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/15/protests-erupt-in-havana-as-cuba-faces-severe-fuel-shortages/

[2026-05-15 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Civil rights leaders rally to defend Black political representation

Snippet: A protestor stands outside the South Carolina Statehouse on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-alabama-march-civil-rights-trump-de5f9b55f091649210dcfd176f1eec32

[2026-05-15 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Teen ‘No Kings’ rioter caught on camera hurling object at officers before arrest for assault with a deadly weapon

Snippet: Shocking footage captured chaotic scenes following violent “No Kings” protests in downtown Los Angeles when a teen rioter brazenly hurled an object at cops and struck one in the head before being taken down by cops.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/teen-anti-ice-rioter-in-downtown-la-caught-throwing-object-at-officers/

[2026-05-15 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Clashes erupt in Bolivia's capital as miners set off dynamite and police fire tear gas

Snippet: Aymara Indigenous people march during an anti-government protest in El Alto, Bolivia, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bolivia-protests-la-paz-dynamite-35532ee774130aa57cb8278a384852c3

[2026-05-15 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: London, cities worldwide brace themselves for Nakba day protests

Snippet: London’s Metropolitan Police are planning to deploy 4,000 police officers to maintain order during the Nakba Day protest on Saturday – one of many that will be taking place worldwide to mark the so-called “Palestinian catastrophe” of 1948.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896277

[2026-05-15 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Absolutely no fuel’: Cuba hit by blackouts, protests amid power outages

Snippet: Cuba has been hit by worsening power outages after the island’s communist government said fuel reserves had run out, as rare protests erupted in neighbourhoods around the capital, Havana.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/absolutely-no-fuel-cuba-hit-by-blackouts-protests-amid-power-outages

[2026-05-15 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Elderly man injured during street blockade in Serbia's capital

Snippet: BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — An elderly man was injured on Thursday during an anti-government street blockade in Serbia ‘s capital Belgrade, reflecting the deep political tensions in the Balkan country following months of mass protests against populist President Aleksandar Vucic.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/serbia-incident-protest-students-vucic-8b130eb0502b6f9ff732611ee217ae84

[2026-05-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Newsroom Edition: Labor broke a promise for bold reform. Does it matter? – podcast

Snippet: In a big gamble, Labor broke a big promise. In this week’s budget, the government announced changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is suggesting it’s the broken promise we had to have, in order to tackle intergenerational inequality and make the tax system fairer. Reged Ahmad speaks with Mike Ticher, Patrick Keneally and Sarah Martin about when broken promises matter in politics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/15/newsroom-edition-labor-broke-a-promise-for-bold-reform-does-it-matter-full-story-podcast

[2026-05-14 21:38 UTC+10:00] [Cannes film festival] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked!

Snippet: For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disasters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/14/cannes-film-festival-controversies-ranked

[2026-05-14 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Dutch Asylum Center Burns On First Day Of New Arrivals After Weeks Of Protests

Snippet: Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/dutch-asylum-center-burns-first-day-new-arrivals-after-weeks-protests

[2026-05-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [History books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Weimar by Katja Hoyer review – the town that changed Germany

Snippet: It was the birthplace of the liberal tradition, but also the incubator for Nazism – what can this historic city tell us about democracy?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/14/weimar-by-katja-hoyer-review-the-town-that-changed-germany

[2026-05-14 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vienna café adds Israeli flavors to its menu amid tensions at Eurovision

Snippet: Israeli flags hang in the designated Israel “Euro Cafe” MQ Kantine during the 70th Eurovision Song Contest week in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-israel-cafe-fans-protests-020b1d0ae63123d4d16b650022247dd0

[2026-05-14 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK police plan operation to prevent trouble at anti-Israel, anti-immigration protests

Snippet: London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests - anti-immigration and anti-Israel - take place in the British capital.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896128

[2026-05-14 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 14)

Snippet: AI dividend is policy gambleOne-time cash payment is no solution to widening inequality

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260514000500320

[2026-05-14 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Liberal Media Is Finally Noticing Democrats Are Willing To Shred The Rule Of Law

Snippet: Democrats have anointed themselves the defenders of democracy and protectors of the rule of law. For years, the liberal media has been more than willing to help push that narrative. But after the state Supreme Court struck down the Virginia gerrymander, the reaction from Democrats was so extreme that even their usual defenders couldn’t ignore how bad it looked.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/liberal-media-finally-noticing-democrats-are-willing-shred-rule-law

[2026-05-14 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests

Snippet: The Metropolitan Police has warned that it is preparing for potential violence and hate speech crimes across two protests in London this Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c172n5e0prko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show

Snippet: Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest has said he was surprised by protests that disrupted his semi-final performance.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgpjx4503zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-14 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Right of reply: Teachers deserve presumption of innocence

Snippet: Recent headlines highlight the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights’ new investigation of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/opinion/right-of-reply-teachers-deserve-presumption-of-innocence/

[2026-05-14 00:31 UTC+10:00] [Eurovision 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026

Snippet: Delta Goodrem, rappers on scooters and a Lion spray-painted silver from head to toe … as Europe’s pop circus returns amid protests and pyrotechnics, we pick the songs set to dominate this year’s grand final. Bangaranga!

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/13/best-eurovision-songs-2026-sarah-engels-delta-goodrem-jonas-lovv

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netherlands protests US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market

Snippet: While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353452/netherlands-protests-us-proposal-further-bar-chip-giant-asml-china-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 22:00 UTC+10:00] [ASML] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netherlands protests US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market

Snippet: While the chipmaking-gear giant is already banned from selling advanced kit to China, new rule would make low-end products off-limits too

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353452/netherlands-protests-us-proposal-further-bar-chip-giant-asml-china-market

[2026-05-13 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ivory Coast cocoa authority moves to ease tensions with farmers over unsold beans

Snippet: After protests last week by cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the country's Coffee and Cocoa Council is sending a delegation to M'Batto try to calm the situation.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/13/ivory-coast-cocoa-authority-moves-to-ease-tensions-with-farmers-over-unsold-beans/