[2026-08-26 17:29 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Ukraine’s war with Russia

Snippet: Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3365308/zelensky-urges-china-use-its-diplomatic-weight-end-ukraines-war-russia

[2026-08-26 16:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Former employees claim collapsed Sydney developer struggled to pay staff

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/former-employees-claim-collapsed-sydney-developer-struggled-to-pay-staff-20260826-p60rur.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for a brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea

Snippet: Sailors and Marines line the deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) as it deploys from San Diego, Jan. 3, 2021. (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/thailand-us-aircraft-carrier-lincoln-port-visit-3f144724cdd0661561fe1f93447aef42

[2026-08-26 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Kakao Bank's labor union reaffirms 5-day strike next week

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of internet-only Kakao Bank on Wednesday urged management to sweeten its wage deal as its members are set to launch a five-day strike amid little progress in their talks over wage increases and other benefits.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826006000320

[2026-08-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Friendship] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Would you pay for an algorithm to pick your friends? New social apps spread across cities

Snippet: With many adults admitting they feel lonely, meetup platforms offer the chance to make new connections

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/26/algorithm-pick-your-friends-paid-free-meetup-apps-cliq-ply

[2026-08-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Why Hyundai's Atlas stirs labor debate in Korea, but not the US

Snippet: Nonunion workforce and rising employment temper US concerns over 2028 robot rollout, but risks remain, experts say

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852962

[2026-08-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Can never say we’re done’: WiseTech signals more AI job losses are coming

Snippet: WiseTech Global will cut more jobs as artificial intelligence takes over more of its work, chief executive Zubin Appoo has flagged, and he says the cuts will not stop when the current program ends.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/can-never-say-we-re-done-wisetech-signals-more-ai-job-losses-are-coming-20260826-p60rrl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: AI generated music. Banned from the charts, but still in your playlist.

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/ai-generated-music-banned-from-the-charts-but-still-in-your-playlist/

[2026-08-26 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute

Snippet: Fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, laying flowers at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c8d3j9ryg3mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-26 13:25 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Heinous’: Ministers defend reforms after revelation of alleged rape of girl in residential care

Snippet: Police have confirmed they are investigating the alleged rape of a girl in residential care by a worker, as Queensland ministers vowed to crack down on abuse and exploitation of vulnerable children in the child safety system.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/heinous-ministers-defend-reforms-after-revelation-of-alleged-rape-of-girl-in-residential-care-20260826-p60row.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats

Snippet: After finishing the punishment, Yang was left unable to stand properly and struggled to walk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3365266/chinese-worker-develops-severe-muscle-breakdown-after-manager-punishes-her-200-squats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 12:48 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese worker develops severe muscle breakdown after manager punishes her with 200 squats

Snippet: After finishing the punishment, Yang was left unable to stand properly and struggled to walk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3365266/chinese-worker-develops-severe-muscle-breakdown-after-manager-punishes-her-200-squats

[2026-08-26 12:18 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ex-CFMEU administrator defends keeping controversial ‘Youth Crew’

Snippet: The CFMEU’s former administrator has defended keeping the union’s controversial Youth Crew operational, saying it could be used as an instrument for reform within the organisation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/ex-cfmeu-administrator-defends-keeping-controversial-youth-crew-20260826-p60rnq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE school bus operator says rising fuel costs won't be passed on to parents | The National

Snippet: A leading UAE school bus operator has pledged that parents will not pay the price for rising fuel costs in the new academic year.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/uae-school-bus-fees-will-not-increase-emirates-transport/

[2026-08-26 10:41 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Suburban Rail Loop: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for controversial SRL

Snippet: Labor put ‘levy on all public transport fares in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria’ since January 2025, auditor-general says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/26/victoria-suburban-rail-loop-srl-public-transport-fare-levy-increase

[2026-08-26 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NY legal weed wage board would cause sky-high pot prices, force closures, insiders say

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/us-news/ny-legal-weed-wage-board-would-cause-sky-high-pot-prices-force-closures-insiders-say/

[2026-08-26 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chilling discovery at home of California man accused of vandalizing Flock cameras

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/us-news/california-man-accused-of-attacking-flock-camera-worker-had-disturbing-videos-of-teen-girls-cops-say/

[2026-08-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Secret levy slapped on public transport fares to help pay for Suburban Rail Loop

Snippet: A secret levy has been slapped on public transport fares by the state government in a bid to bankroll the Suburban Rail Loop that has been exposed by the Victorian Auditor-General.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/secret-levy-slapped-on-public-transport-fares-to-help-pay-for-suburban-rail-loop-20260825-p60rhk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 09:59 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Narawa ends brave Lions fight

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/narawa-ends-brave-lions-fight-20260826-p60rn4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks

Snippet: National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics as usual

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/26/new-zealand-election-voters-despair-main-parties-and-opportunity-knocks

[2026-08-26 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Money & the Economy

Snippet: Remote grocery prices could surge and more than 70 jobs are at risk after a major Gulf freight company was grounded for compliance and safety issues.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/business/

[2026-08-26 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Comment & Analysis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Send Hillel Newman home: Australia has tolerated his contempt long enough

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/send-israeli-ambassador-hillel-newman-home/

[2026-08-26 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ co-stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda pay tribute to late singer: ‘No Words’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/25/celebrity-news/dolly-partons-9-to-5-co-stars-lily-tomlin-jane-fonda-pay-tribute-to-late-singer/

[2026-08-26 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Garmin’s new Fenix drops as older model hits $150 off — users say this feature tops rivals

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/shopping/garmin-drops-new-fenix-as-older-model-hits-150-before-labor-day/

[2026-08-26 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Violent NYC parolee fatally gunned down wings restaurant worker, then killed deli customer in heists 48 hours apart: cops

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/25/us-news/nyc-parolee-fatally-gunned-down-wings-restaurant-worker-then-killed-deli-customer-in-heists-48-hours-apart-cops/

[2026-08-26 07:13 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: man charged after allegedly stabbing woman with scissors in Melbourne

Snippet: Woman and her son, who was allegedly punched, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday. Follow updates live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/26/national-cabinet-datacentres-cpi-inflation-data-politics-reactions-anthony-albansese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-08-26 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Taylor renews calls for Labor MP facing charges to be stood down

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/federal-politics-live-blog-luke-gosling-angus-taylor-aug-26/107078366

[2026-08-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Teachers' Union Hits The Wrong Target

Snippet: Authored by Stephen Soukup via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/teachers-union-hits-wrong-target

[2026-08-26 04:42 UTC+10:00] [Transfer window] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Delap heads to Forest for £50m as Chelsea open talks to sell Jackson to Aston Villa

Snippet: Forest to pay club-record £45m plus £5m in add-ons

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/25/liam-delap-nottingham-forest-chelsea-nicholas-jackson-aston-villa-transfer-window

[2026-08-26 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Call for MH17-style international probe into Zomi Frankcom killing

Snippet: Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada should consider launching an MH17-style joint criminal investigation into the fatal Israeli drone strike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her World Central Kitchen colleagues in Gaza, some of the nation’s top international law experts have argued.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/call-for-mh17-style-international-probe-into-zomi-frankcom-killing-20260825-p60rgi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-26 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why are more Jewish politicians considering joining Israeli Arab parties? - opinion

Snippet: On January 5, 2015, according to the press release still posted on the website of the Communist Party of Israel (Maki), former Knesset speaker Avraham Burg, previously a member of the Labor Party, had attended a meeting of Hadash (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality) in Nazareth two days earlier.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906313

[2026-08-26 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams | The National

Snippet: Dubai Police on Tuesday issued a renewed warning to the public over the threat posed by online fraudsters claiming to offer jobs and visas in exchange for cash.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/25/dubai-police-fake-visa-job-offer-warning/

[2026-08-26 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia curbs working holiday visas amid migration backlash, vexing farmers

Snippet: Working holiday visas provide a crucial source of short-term labor for many farms. © AAP Image

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/immigration/australia-curbs-working-holiday-visas-amid-migration-backlash-vexing-farmers

[2026-08-26 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hyundai, striking workers agree to a tentative deal

Snippet: SEOUL — South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and the union representing its workers have reached a tentative deal on wages and bonuses, both sides said on Tuesday after a rare full-day strike.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/foreign-business/hyundai-striking-workers-agree-to-a-tentative-deal/2412035

[2026-08-26 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SK Hynix union junks wage agreement

Snippet: SEOUL ─ South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix's union members narrowly rejected a tentative wage agreement on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/26/business/foreign-business/sk-hynix-union-junks-wage-agreement/2412023

[2026-08-25 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Kia, labor union tentatively reach wage deal

Snippet: GWANGMYEONG, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. and its labor union tentatively reached a wage deal Tuesday, the two sides said, averting a planned strike a day before it was to be staged.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260825011000320

[2026-08-25 23:36 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: State-backed hackers targeted EU officials on WhatsApp, document shows

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Foreign governments have been trying to hack the messaging accounts of high-ranking European Union officials, the bloc’s cyber defense unit said in an internal presentation obtained by POLITICO.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/hackers-target-eu-officials-whatsapp/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-25 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Are Canada's Economic Threats Against The US Legit Or Are They Bluster?

Snippet: In order to "win" a trade war, a country must first have something that other countries want or need. This basic rule defines every other aspect of the conflict, from tariffs to monetary isolation. When it comes to the US there has long been a misconception that Americans "feed off global labor" and that the dollar's world reserve status is the country's only point of leverage.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/are-canadas-economic-threats-against-us-legit-or-are-they-bluster

[2026-08-25 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

Snippet: Woman pleads guilty after her unleashed dog attacked another and bit its owner, as magistrate urges people to pay more attention to their pets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365232/woman-fined-hk4000-over-unleashed-dog-attack-hong-kong-pet-garden?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 22:22 UTC+10:00] [dog] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

Snippet: Woman pleads guilty after her unleashed dog attacked another and bit its owner, as magistrate urges people to pay more attention to their pets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3365232/woman-fined-hk4000-over-unleashed-dog-attack-hong-kong-pet-garden

[2026-08-25 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Death Of Europe's Industrial Base: 140,000 VW Jobs At Risk As Union Brands Turnaround Plan "Cloud Cuckoo Land"

Snippet: If further evidence is needed to support Nomura analysts' view that Europe's 18-month election cycle, which is kicking off now, will accelerate the continent's shift toward potential right-wing political victories, look beyond years of nation-killing mass migration under progressive governments. The real-time deindustrialization of Europe, or the death of Europe, particularly in Germany, is quickly eroding the left-wing establishment's popularity and providing much-needed momentum to the right-wing Alternative for Germany party.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/death-europes-industrial-base-140000-vw-jobs-risk-union-brands-turnaround-plan-cloud-cuckoo

[2026-08-25 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost

Snippet: COLOGNE, Germany — Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/25/business/sunday-business-it/europes-gaming-bash-kicks-off-as-industry-eyes-grand-theft-boost/2411625

[2026-08-25 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Education union 'blindsided' by ACT public school budget shake-up

Snippet: An independent review into public school funding found a significant portion of financial pressures were in primary schools, but the way funding was calculated gave more weight to older students. (ABC News: Adam Shirley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/act-education-directorate-changes-public-school-budgets/107077386

[2026-08-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Federal Darwin MP charged with breaching bail after alleged assault on King’s representative

Snippet: Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with breaching bail in relation to the ongoing allegations he assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/federal-darwin-mp-charged-with-breaching-bail-after-alleged-assault-on-king-s-representative-20260825-p60rin.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Global ocean temperatures hit record high as El Nino intensifies

Snippet: The average global sea surface temperature has reached its highest level on record, a European Union agency said, warning that a rapidly intensifying El Nino and human-caused climate change were putting “unprecedented strain” on the world’s oceans.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/25/global-ocean-temperatures-hit-record-high-as-el-nino-intensifies

[2026-08-25 17:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘The longer this goes, the harder it gets’: Industry scrambles as Labor agonises over immigration

Snippet: The federal government’s sweeping changes to Australia’s migration system could be pushed back up to a month, with industry groups seizing on the delay to lobby Labor against reducing the number of temporary workers in Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-longer-this-goes-the-harder-it-gets-industry-scrambles-as-labor-agonises-over-immigration-20260825-p60rf1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Hyundai, union agree on tentative wage deal after rare full-day strike

Snippet: Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3365184/south-koreas-hyundai-union-agree-tentative-wage-deal-after-rare-full-day-strike?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [SK Hynix] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Hyundai, union agree on tentative wage deal after rare full-day strike

Snippet: Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3365184/south-koreas-hyundai-union-agree-tentative-wage-deal-after-rare-full-day-strike

[2026-08-25 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: More porters, fewer passengers: What really caused Ben-Gurion Airport’s staff strike? - analysis

Snippet: Since the recent wildcat strike at Ben Gurion Airport, staffing at the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has become the main flashpoint between management and the workers' union.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-906484

[2026-08-25 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ben-Gurion management knew about employee shortages before crisis, IAA union rep. says

Snippet: Ben-Gurion Airport management had known for months about the employee shortage, which led to the recent severe disruptions earlier this month, Attorney Naomi Landau, who represents the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) employees’ union, said on the 103FM program Where’s the Money on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906495