[2026-05-13 09:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung labor negotiations collapse; strike looms

Snippet: The labor union and management at Samsung Electronics failed to narrow their differences over performance-based bonuses on the second and final day of government-led mediation talks that ended early Wednesday, raising concerns that the union may go ahead with a general strike later this month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736594

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea adds 74,000 jobs in April, lowest in 16 months

Snippet: SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 74,000 jobs in April, marking the slowest growth in 16 months after staying above the 200,000 mark for two consecutive months, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513001200320

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea adds 74,000 jobs in April

Snippet: (URGENT) Seoul shares open 1.55 pct higher at fresh record high of 7,499.07 on hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513000800320

[2026-05-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Young Koreans in their 20s giving up on employment

Snippet: Recent analyses show that about 1 in 5 discouraged job seekers are in their 20s, pointing to a growing number of young people abandoning the job search even before entering the labor market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736513

[2026-05-13 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Educator, suspended for allegedly abusing autistic student, elected Seattle teachers’ union president

Snippet: A special education instructor placed on paid leave for allegedly abusing an autistic third-grader was elected president of the Seattle teachers’ union on Friday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/teacher-suspended-for-allegedly-abusing-autistic-student-elected-seattle-teachers-union-president/

[2026-05-13 08:36 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s budget resembled a seven-course degustation. It was welcome, but why don’t voters feel sated? | Nicki Hutley

Snippet: None of the budget measures will change the outcome for most would-be home buyers in the short term, but Jim Chalmers’ reforms go well beyond one electoral cycle

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2026/may/13/budget-2026-labor-measures-voters

[2026-05-13 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Starmer to meet Streeting on Wednesday as leadership crisis divides Labour

Snippet: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of his potential leadership challengers, on Wednesday morning, as his government faces an attempt by Labour MPs to oust him from the top job.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx21jkmxd42o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics management, labor union fail to narrow differences in mediation talks

Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The labor union and management at Samsung Electronics failed to narrow their differences over performance-based bonuses on the second and final day of government-led mediation talks that ended early Wednesday, raising concerns that the union may go ahead with a general strike later this month.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513000300315

[2026-05-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU moves to block imports of Brazilian animal products, ministry says

Snippet: SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil said Tuesday that the European Union has moved to block its animal product exports from September, just days after a mega deal between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and the EU on a trans-Atlantic market estimated at $22 trillion went into effect, at least provisionally.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-animal-products-exports-eu-2633ba2c6d42e98ab1a041fb97bb3d5a

[2026-05-13 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Verdict in on Labor's 'reforming' budget

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/federal-budget-2026-live-chalmers-albanese-may-13/106673062

[2026-05-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Merz booed during speech about social spending cuts (VIDEO)

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was booed and mocked during a speech on Tuesday to one of the country’s biggest trade union groups as he tried to sell his welfare cut plans.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639892-merz-booed-social-spending-cuts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-13 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Merz booed during speech about social spending cuts (VIDEO)

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was booed and mocked during a speech on Tuesday to one of the country’s biggest trade union groups as he tried to sell his welfare cut plans.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639892-merz-booed-social-spending-cuts/

[2026-05-13 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Labour party leadership] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Keir Starmer lost authority over two days of confusion and drama

Snippet: Labour leader remains UK prime minister despite mounting calls to step down before state opening of parliament

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/12/despite-calls-to-step-down-keir-starmer-is-still-the-uks-prime-minister-for-now

[2026-05-13 05:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ceylon Chamber delegation holds discussions with Indian biz, Govt. leaders

Snippet: On the sidelines of the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Ceylon Chamber’s Chairperson Krishan Balendra, Deputy Vice Chairperson Vinod Hirdaramani, and Secretary General and CEO Shiran Fernando engaged in a series of high-level discussions with senior Indian business and government leaders, including Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India Mansukh Mandaviya Incoming President of the CII R Mukundan, and Director General CII, Chandrajit Banerjee.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/13/business/993923/ceylon-chamber-delegation-holds-discussions-with-indian-biz-govt-leaders/

[2026-05-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani’s war on the wealthy: Letters to the Editor — May 13, 2026

Snippet: Mayor Mamdani, America gives every individual the opportunity to be successful — it’s called working hard for what you want. Being white and rich does not make a person bad (“NYC will pay for Mam’s rich ba$h,” Michael Goodwin, May 10) .

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/opinion/mamdanis-war-on-the-wealthy-letters/

[2026-05-13 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month - NYT

Snippet: Iran’s wartime economic crisis has triggered mass layoffs across multiple industries, with Iranian officials estimating that some two million people have lost work “directly or indirectly” due to the conflict and a prolonged nationwide internet blackout, according to a report by The New York Times.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-895957

[2026-05-13 05:19 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Can you break a promise? The government has just bet the house on it

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-haunted-by-ghost-of-election-past-labor-pushes-forward/5c565eca-395e-4da8-a907-4f4feb9d04f9

[2026-05-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Scary alert! Like negative gearing? Buy shares!

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/scaremongers-alert-like-negative-gearing-buy-shares/

[2026-05-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: PNG Chiefs target Australian rugby’s hottest teenage star

Snippet: Australian rugby is in danger of losing its hottest rising star to the PNG Chiefs, with teenage sensation Treyvon Pritchard a priority target for the NRL’s cashed-up new club.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/png-chiefs-target-australian-rugby-s-hottest-teenage-star-20260510-p5zvgz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump's $83M defamation award to E. Jean Carroll delayed

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump won’t have to pay an $83 million defamation award to a longtime advice columnist until the U.S. Supreme Court gets a chance to review the case or reject an appeal, according to a court entry Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-carroll-abuse-defamation-670dd7ed241e22c52bd16e82a9febf69

[2026-05-13 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration

Snippet: Attorney Bruce Meyer, the current interim executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, speaks at a news conference in New York, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mlb-labor-negotiations-7470930e5bd0358fe5bac743c89a1524

[2026-05-13 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Labor Unions Join Banking Industry In Opposition To Senate Crypto Bill, The Clarity Act

Snippet: Authored by Micah Zimmerman via Bitcoin Magazine,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/labor-unions-join-banking-industry-opposition-senate-crypto-bill-clarity-act

[2026-05-13 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states

Snippet: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a revised Conflict Zone Advisory on Tuesday, extending its recommendation to airlines to not fly to Israel until May 27, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895939

[2026-05-13 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor expects more migrants as Coalition, One Nation seek big reduction in numbers

Snippet: The Albanese government expects 35,000 more migrants to stay in the country this financial year than previously forecast, as the Coalition prepares to announce a proposal to slash migration to combat a surge of voters moving to One Nation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-expects-more-migrants-as-coalition-one-nation-seek-big-reduction-in-numbers-20260512-p5zw3y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-13 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor bets the house on young Australians' desperation to buy their own

Snippet: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have made generational equity the test for this budget. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/budget-2026-young-australians-housing-trust-labor/106670006

[2026-05-13 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Starmer is toast. To stop Farage now, Britain's left-wing forces must unite

Snippet: The architects of New Labour have eviscerated the Labour Party twice, once when former Prime Minister Tony Blair took Britain into the Iraq War in 2003, and now under the leadership of Keir Starmer.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/starmer-toast-stop-farage-now-britains-left-wing-forces-must-unite

[2026-05-13 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Islamophobia, racist threats, Holocaust denial: Comments by newly-elected Reform councillors

Snippet: The local elections held across England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May symbolised a dramatic shift in the traditional two-party system of British politics, with Keir Starmer’s Labour suffering large losses and Nigel Farage's Reform UK winning over 1,300 council seats and 13 councils.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/reform-uk-faces-backlash-over-alleged-racist-comments-made-newly-elected-councillors

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

Source: AP News

Title: Messi doubles MLS base salary, has $28 million in total compensation

Snippet: Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his goal during second half MLS soccer against Toronto FC, in Toronto on Saturday, May 9, 2026.(Frank Gunn /The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/messi-son-mls-salaries-2026-0e9320bd5e5a3e5c9722a61ac0cc4761

[2026-05-13 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Revolting McDonald’s video shows worker stuff fries in her mouth before putting them back in customer’s carton

Snippet: A stomach-churning viral video appears to show a McDonald’s employee shoveling french fries in her mouth and then putting them back in a box, possibly to serve to customers — and now police are investigating.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/revolting-mcdonalds-video-shows-worker-stuff-fries-in-her-mouth-before-putting-them-back-in-customers-carton/

[2026-05-13 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Exercising construction worker steals show during college baseball game broadcast

Snippet: An exercising construction worker abs-olutely stole the show during a college baseball game on Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/sports/exercising-construction-worker-steals-show-during-cal-baptist-vs-ucsb-game/

[2026-05-13 03:31 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ella Baron on Keir Starmer’s battle to survive – cartoon

Snippet: Ella Baron on Keir Starmer’s battle to survive – cartoonView image in fullscreen Illustration: Ella Baron/The GuardianExplore more on these topicsKeir StarmerGuardian Opinion cartoonLabourMost viewedMost viewed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/12/ella-baron-keir-starmer-battle-survive-labour-cartoon

[2026-05-13 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Starmer faces more calls to quit as ministers resign

Snippet: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is refusing to resign despite mounting pressure from Labour ranks. (Reuters: Toby Melville)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/starmer-ministerial-resignation-leadership-pressure/106672926

[2026-05-13 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Which Labour MPs have come out against Starmer?

Snippet: A growing number of Labour MPs are coming out against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with some calling for him to resign and others urging him to set out a timetable for his departure.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgepqxj30pqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ruminative

Snippet: ABOUT a dozen years ago, I helped a young woman from the barrio relocate from her analytics jobs in the US Midwest to a similar role at one of the California-based tech giants. I stayed for a few days at a hostel where new hires can stay for free while looking for places to stay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/opinion/columns/ruminative/2341975

[2026-05-13 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits

Snippet: LONDON — As pressure grows on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down, discussion centers on his potential successor as leader of the ruling Labor party.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/opinion/columns/possible-contenders-if-uk-pm-starmer-quits/2341973

[2026-05-13 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos won't meddle but labor slams Senate coup

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/13/news/national/marcos-wont-meddle-but-labor-slams-senate-coup/2342062

[2026-05-13 01:33 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Budget 2026: Labor’s ambitious and politically risky changes, explained by Matilda Boseley – video

Snippet: Abolishing negative gearing for new investors, overhauling the capital gains tax discount and major cuts to the NDIS were were all expected in Tuesday night's budget. But what else was in there, and what does Jim Chalmers' 2026 budget mean for Australians? Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley explains this year's winners, losers and surprises

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/may/12/budget-2026-labor-ambitious-politically-risky-changes-explained-matilda-boseley-video

[2026-05-13 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Labour party leadership] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge

Snippet: Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/12/labour-mps-sign-statement-against-starmer-leadership-challenge

[2026-05-13 00:31 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Germany’s Merz booed at major trade union congress

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a hostile reception at a major trade union congress in Berlin on Tuesday, with delegates repeatedly heckling and booing him as he defended painful economic reforms.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-booed-trade-union-congress-berlin-economic-reforms/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-13 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How would a Labour leadership contest work?

Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to stay on as as prime minister, after dozens of Labour MPs called for him to quit immediately or set a timetable for his departure.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3631k30xjlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-13 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Top LA restaurateur is snared by ICE agents after his own worker blew the lid on his kitchen secret

Snippet: A top Los Angeles restaurateur has been detained by ICE after a former employee revealed he had a stashed gun despite his parole terms.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/top-la-restaurateur-is-snared-by-ice-agents-after-his-own-worker-blew-the-lid-on-his-kitchen-secret/

[2026-05-12 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawyers’ group: Bato is suspect-at-large

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) on Tuesday said that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a suspect-at-large by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/lawyers-group-bato-is-suspect-at-large/2341881

[2026-05-12 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Stocks Fall, Oil And Rates Rise As Inflation "Roars Back"

Snippet: US equity futures and bonds were lower as oil climbed, with a key inflation report showing the impacts of higher energy and supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran. Stocks are poised to fall from all-time highs after the core CPI rose more than expected in April. As of 9:15am S&P futures ewere down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7% as a slide in chipmakers and big tech names dragged down the market in early US hours.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/stocks-fall-oil-and-rates-rise-inflation-roars-back

[2026-05-12 22:57 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The runners, the riders, the dead horses being flogged. Do you bet on this Labour chaos – or just enjoy the comedy? | Marina Hyde

Snippet: Only on Sunday, Starmer was talking about his 2029 manifesto. If a week is a long time in politics, this one already feels longer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/12/keir-starmer-labour-replacement-andy-burnham

[2026-05-12 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Tech France] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: L’interdiction des réseaux sociaux dans l’UE pourrait intervenir cet été, selon von der Leyen

Snippet: La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a déclaré que la hausse de la limite d’âge pour l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux dans l’Union européenne était à l’étude et qu’une proposition pourrait être présentée dès cet été.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/linterdiction-des-reseaux-sociaux-dans-lue-pourrait-intervenir-cet-ete-selon-von-der-leyen/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 22:37 UTC+10:00] [US economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April as war with Iran continues to drive up prices

Snippet: Prices rose 3.8% over the last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, highest jump since 2023

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/12/us-inflation-april-iran-war

[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023

Snippet: Prices that consumers pay for a wide range of goods and services increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, raising further concerns about the inflationary impact on the U.S. economy.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/cpi-inflation-april-2026-.html

[2026-05-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: PK Kemsley’s staggering five-figure monthly income revealed in Dorit divorce war

Snippet: PK Kemsley’s staggering five-figure monthly salary has been revealed to be $91,999 amid his contentious divorce with Dorit Kemsley.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/12/celebrity-news/pk-kemsleys-five-figure-monthly-income-revealed-in-dorit-divorce-war/

[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.

Snippet: London1:34 p.m. May 12

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/12/world/uk-starmer/labours-deep-losses-in-local-elections-reflect-a-shift-in-the-public-mood

[2026-05-12 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s ‘ambitious’ budget: will it be enough to fix the housing crisis? – podcast

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down what he calls the most important budget in decades. As Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to cause chaos around the world, and support for One Nation surges in Australia, the treasurer insists this is a budget that will ease economic pressures.But does the bold rhetoric stack up?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/12/labors-ambitious-budget-will-it-be-enough-to-fix-the-housing-crisis-full-story-podcast