Topic: Labour & Workers — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-07 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Militants ambushed a convoy of trucks heading to Mali’s blockaded capital of Bamako Wednesday, a transportation workers union said, the latest in a crisis that began with sweeping, coordinated attacks by separatist and jihadi forces across the West African nation last month.
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[2026-05-07 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: They’re loud. They’re massive. And, if you live anywhere near one, you probably don’t want it in your backyard.
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[2026-05-07 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Productivity is central to how economies grow. It measures how efficiently resources such as capital and labour are used to produce goods and services within a firm, a sector, or a country.
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[2026-05-07 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (06) ordered the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) to immediately investigate and file a report in Court regarding the misdirection of nearly US$ 600,000, which the Postal Department had intended to pay the United States Postal Service, but has instead been transferred to a third party.
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[2026-05-07 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An individual posing off as a doctor allegedly defrauded individuals of hundreds of thousands of rupees by promising them Government jobs in Australia, was arrested by a team of officers from the Polonnaruwa Divisional Criminal Investigation Division (PDCID) yesterday (06) morning in the Deepa Uyana area of Polonnaruwa.
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[2026-05-07 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said.
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[2026-05-07 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The European Union should shield the International Criminal Court from US sanctions linked to its case against Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said.
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[2026-05-07 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Pick the political thorn in the side of the Cook government, and West Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti has already fired the money cannon at it.
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[2026-05-07 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The NSW Electoral Commission has reopened an investigation into a decade-old scandal after a former Labor official alleged Premier Chris Minns was involved in evading donations laws over cash received at a Hurstville fundraiser before the 2015 election.
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[2026-05-07 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers will promise a modest reduction in deficits in next week’s budget in an attempt to counter accusations that Labor’s spending record has pushed up interest rates, amid frustration in the cabinet over Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock’s warning on handouts.
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[2026-05-07 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Seven Chinese companies blacklisted by the US for engaging in horrific forced labor practices saw a multi-million dollar boost in investments from New York City’s pension funds during ex-City Comptroller Brad Lander’s tenure, The Post has learned.
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[2026-05-07 02:25 UTC+10:00] [Antisemitism] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LONDON — Voting for members of local councils usually involves debates about filling potholes and regularizing bin collections. This year, however, geopolitics thousands of miles away will shape how Brits cast their ballots.
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[2026-05-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-05-07 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The per-gallon prices for regular unleaded and diesel fuel are displayed on a sign outside a Murphy Express gasoline station, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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[2026-05-07 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: ROME — Nearly two decades after 26-year-old office worker Chiara Poggi was found dead in her home in the small northern town of Garlasco, a case that once seemed closed has been reopened, reviving doubts about one of Italy’s most scrutinized murder investigations.
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[2026-05-07 01:20 UTC+10:00] [電詐] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: （德國之聲中文網）柬埔寨首相洪瑪奈（Hun Manet）的堂兄洪卓（Hun To）周三表示，他曾持有匯旺支付（Huione Pay）30%的股份。該平台被指與網路詐騙及洗錢活動有關，並已遭到華盛頓方面的制裁。
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[2026-05-07 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: This week marked the start of Anthony Albanese’s fifth year in power. His time in office so far has often been described as ‘cautious’ and risk averse, and it’s left some posing the question: what is Labor’s vision for the nation? Why is it so centrist?
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[2026-05-07 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The software company said in February it would cut 7,000 jobs but, as it touts new technology, workers are still waiting to hear which roles will go
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[2026-05-07 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: If Albanese’s newest budget can tame discretionary trust tax dodging, it will be a good step in ensuring the rich are treated the same as the rest of us
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[2026-05-07 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Apple on Tuesday agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims it misled customers into buying iPhones with a deceiving marketing campaign about its voice assistant Siri’s new AI features.
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[2026-05-07 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United Kingdom’s Green Party leader Zack Polanski, a 43-year-old self-styled “eco-populist” presenting himself as a progressive alternative to Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party, is banking on a political breakthrough in British local elections this week.
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[2026-05-07 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel Police arrested a couple in their 30s in Kiryat Gat under suspicion of being involved in human trafficking, including keeping a foreign worker under "slavery conditions," the police announced on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring
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[2026-05-06 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The figures show a labour market that is finding its footing after an especially harsh year for hiring
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[2026-05-06 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Activists from FEMEN and Pussy Riot staged a protest in Venice ahead of the Venice Biennale, using smoke flares and slogans to denounce Russia’s return. The demonstration took place as journalists gathered before the event, which runs from 9 May to 22 November, and reflects wider tensions between artistic openness and political responsibility.
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[2026-05-06 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are up big this morning and making fresh all time highs, led by tech companies, while oil prices and bond yields fell sharply on optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace deal. As of 8:00am Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.7% while those for the S&P 500 gained 1%, with both gauges set to build on record highs.
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[2026-05-06 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With non-farm payrolls looming, we get another glimpse at the labor market today from the ADP Employment Report which shows the US economy added 109k jobs in April (a slight disappointment relative to +120k exp). That is the tenth straight month of job additions and strongest monthly addition since January 2025...
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[2026-05-06 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Private sector job creation was stronger than expected in April, providing more evidence of a stable labor market and less incentive for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates amid persistently higher inflation, ADP reported Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 21:35 UTC+10:00] [5G] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: It's not just China: American technology companies should brace for new European supply chain security rules too, the key lawmaker reforming the European Union's cybersecurity regulation said on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese-made humanoids are being deployed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport as Japan’s aviation industry struggles with a shrinking workforce
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[2026-05-06 21:30 UTC+10:00] [CNBC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese-made humanoids are being deployed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport as Japan’s aviation industry struggles with a shrinking workforce
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[2026-05-06 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Energy Regulatory Commission or ERC has ordered distribution utilities to temporarily suspend electricity service disconnections. This is for residential and non-residential customers who will not be able to pay their electricity bills from May 2026 to July 2026. The suspension was due to the continued implementation of the state of national energy emergency.
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[2026-05-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Super Rugby Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable
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[2026-05-06 20:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-05-06 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.
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[2026-05-06 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hospital Authority says it began subsidising Dasatinib in April, with patients previously paying up to HK$500,000 annually for treatment
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[2026-05-06 20:34 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hospital Authority says it began subsidising Dasatinib in April, with patients previously paying up to HK$500,000 annually for treatment
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[2026-05-06 20:00 UTC+10:00] [WNBA] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their future
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[2026-05-06 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The WA opposition is claiming victory after the state government set aside almost $40 million for targeted upgrades and maintenance in public schools.
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[2026-05-06 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Waratahs coach Dan McKellar is open to a position switch for multimillion-dollar back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after the former NRL star was retained at outside centre for NSW’s clash against the Highlanders on Saturday.
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[2026-05-06 16:46 UTC+10:00] [Comment & Analysis] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-05-06 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Woman in Spain receives landmark compensation payment for obstetric violence, Spanish government approves 37,000 public sector jobs and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 6th.
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[2026-05-06 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Zoe Harrison has scored 30 points from 15 conversion attempts in this year's Women's Six Nations
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[2026-05-06 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald
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[2026-05-06 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A local court on Wednesday ordered the local government and a construction company to compensate the family of a boy who drowned at a pool in 2023, citing faulty construction and inadequate safety management as contributing factors.
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[2026-05-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Samsung Electronics shareholder group warned Wednesday it would take legal action against union members if a planned strike damages the chipmaker’s key assets, as the company’s majority union presses management to set aside 15 percent of operating profit for performance bonuses.
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[2026-05-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [May 2026 elections] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Will Reform take Sunderland, or the Greens take Hackney? Can Plaid Cymru take a historic victory in Wales, and will Labour be forced into third place in Scotland? We examine the possible outcomes for election night
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[2026-05-06 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London on April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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[2026-05-06 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby left outside the Old Timers / Ilyperenye town camp in Alice Springs where the five-year-old was last seen. Picture by Will Green for ABC News on 02/05/2026. (ABC News: Will Green)
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[2026-05-06 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: LA firefighters union chief Freddy Escobar didn’t set out to become the latest casualty in Mayor Karen Bass’s endless game of political self-preservation.
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