[2026-07-16 03:46 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU accuses China of seeking to reshape global order in stark new strategy paper

Snippet: China trying to ‘reshape the global order in line with their interests’, says EU in some of bloc’s strongest official criticism of Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3360723/eu-accuses-china-seeking-reshape-global-order-stark-new-strategy-paper

[2026-07-16 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis

Snippet: 'I'm not mad, just really disappointed' - rugby ref reprimands captains

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwyq399xvv1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-16 03:22 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s farewell: a dignified departure and a necessary one | Editorial

Snippet: The outgoing prime minister was on good form during his sometimes emotional last PMQs. But Labour MPs were right that change was needed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/15/the-guardian-view-on-keir-starmers-farewell-a-dignified-departure-and-a-necessary-one

[2026-07-16 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Muslim mall worker in Utah stabbed in targeted attack over his religion, police say | The National

Snippet: A man is in custody after the stabbing of a Muslim employee of a Utah mall. According to an affidavit obtained by The National, 48-year-old Peter Michael Larsen tried to stab and kill a worker at the Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City because of his religion.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/15/muslim-hate-crime-worker-stabbed-peter-michael-larsen/

[2026-07-16 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Half of terrorist attacks in Europe last year were Islamist, EU report confirms

Snippet: Iranian actors, Iranian proxy groups, and criminal networks linked to the Islamic Republic were connected to multiple of the 45 terrorist attacks recorded across 21 EU member states last year, according to the European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2026, published earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-902624

[2026-07-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Body of sailor missing after ship attack found

Snippet: NEW DELHI — The body of an Indian sailor who went missing after his ship was attacked off the coast of Oman has been recovered, a seafarers' union official said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/16/world/body-of-sailor-missing-after-ship-attack-found/2385165

[2026-07-16 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli politics is driving out its mensches, and the country will pay the price - comment

Snippet: At the beginning of the war, I sat with Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer (Religious Zionist Party) in a Tel Aviv studio before a recording. A technician was clipping a mic to his jacket, and I asked Sofer how he was doing.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-902623

[2026-07-16 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Corbyn slams Starmer for again claiming Labour was 'institutionally antisemitic'

Snippet: Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has condemned his successor, outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, for once again falsely stating that the party was “institutionally antisemitic” under his leadership.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/corbyn-condemns-starmer-once-again-falsely-claiming-labour-was-institutionally-antisemitic

[2026-07-16 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Nuclear veterans' medical record handling haphazard, report finds

Snippet: Nuclear test veterans met then Labour opposition leader, Sir Keir Starmer, in 2021, campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear bomb testing programme.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgdgg3q55go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-16 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU to strip draft age Ukrainians of refugee protection

Snippet: The EU has agreed to stop granting temporary protection to newly arriving Ukrainians liable for military service while extending the scheme for others who fled the conflict with Russia, according to the Council of the European Union. The restriction will take effect in March 2027, while the broader protection scheme will remain in place until March 2028.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643091-eu-ukraine-men-protection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-16 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The EU has agreed to stop granting temporary protection to newly arriving Ukrainians liable for military service while extending the scheme for others who fled the conflict with Russia, according to the Council of the European Union. The restriction will take effect in March 2027, while the broader protection scheme will remain in place until March 2028.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643091-eu-ukraine-men-protection/

[2026-07-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [US unions] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report

Snippet: More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequality

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/union-membership-rates

[2026-07-15 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome

Snippet: Climate activists staged a striking protest outside Rome’s Colosseum on Wednesday, unveiling three melting ice sculptures symbolising a farmer, a cyclist and a construction worker to highlight the risks rising temperatures pose to outdoor labourers. Placards at the demonstration carried the message: “Fossil fuel corporations get rich, we melt.” Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL labour union staged the protest to highlight conditions faced by outdoor workers during heatwaves.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/italy-melting-ice-statues-protest-heatwave-conditions-in-rome/

[2026-07-15 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK judge orders ICJ Palestine to pay £82,130 to British-Israeli IDF soldier it tried to prosecute

Snippet: ICJ Palestine has been ordered by a UK judge to pay full legal costs of £82,130 to a British-Israeli dual national it tried to prosecute for serving in the IDF.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-902589

[2026-07-15 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Married dad likely pushed to death down 30-foot shaft during fight with co-worker: cops

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/married-dad-likely-pushed-to-death-down-30-foot-shaft-during-fight-with-co-worker-cops/

[2026-07-15 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Utah man arrested after allegedly targeting Muslim kiosk worker in stabbing

Snippet: A man has been arrested in the western United States after allegedly stabbing a Muslim man multiple times inside a shopping mall, telling investigators he targeted the victim because of his religion and he “intends to kill Muslims”, according to court records.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/utah-man-arrested-after-allegedly-targeting-muslim-kiosk-worker-in-stabbing

[2026-07-15 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline

Snippet: Wholesale prices unexpectedly fell in June as sliding energy prices helped brighten the inflation picture, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/wholesale-inflation-june-2026-.html

[2026-07-15 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Major umbrella union holds massive rally over subcontractor bargaining rights

Snippet: A major umbrella labor union staged a large-scale rally in downtown Seoul on Wednesday, demanding businesses engage in direct negotiations with subcontracted workers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10810294

[2026-07-15 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK grooming gangs scandal deepens Labour’s woes amid voter backlash

Snippet: Analysts warn the failure to protect vulnerable girls and deport a convicted ringleader has ‘undermined’ the ruling party

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360697/uk-grooming-gangs-scandal-deepens-labours-woes-amid-voter-backlash?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 22:17 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK grooming gangs scandal deepens Labour’s woes amid voter backlash

Snippet: Analysts warn the failure to protect vulnerable girls and deport a convicted ringleader has ‘undermined’ the ruling party

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3360697/uk-grooming-gangs-scandal-deepens-labours-woes-amid-voter-backlash

[2026-07-15 22:08 UTC+10:00] [Utah] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Muslim man stabbed multiple times in Utah over his religion, police say

Snippet: Arrested suspect tells police he ‘intends to kill Muslims’ after alleged attack on kiosk worker at West Valley City mill

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/muslim-man-stabbed-utah

[2026-07-15 21:57 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Seven years for tuition? Thrift banks say longer salary loans aren’t for all

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/thrift-banks-say-longer-salary-loans-not-for-all/

[2026-07-15 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Major umbrella union holds massive rally over subcontractor bargaining rights

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES lead, photo; UPDATES with more info throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715001251315

[2026-07-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [England rugby union team] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England’s Freeman seeking to silence Pollock and end season of grind on high

Snippet: The centre is embracing a friendly rivalry with his headline-grabbing teammate when they take on the Pumas

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/15/englands-freeman-seeking-to-silence-pollock-to-end-season-of-grind-on-high

[2026-07-15 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Disabled Iranians deprived of state benefit payments, Tehran invests in war over welfare

Snippet: A number of welfare payments intended to help disabled Iranians cover living expenses, medical costs, and nursing support were canceled or suspended in June due to a funding shortfall, the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-902566

[2026-07-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: World Rugby urged to act on hip-drop tackles as Roosters join fight for teen star

Snippet: Queensland Reds general manager Sam Cordingley has called on World Rugby to crack down on hip-drop tackles as it emerged the Roosters have joined the cross-code race to sign outstanding young Reds star Treyvon Pritchard.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/world-rugby-urged-to-act-on-hip-drop-tackles-as-roosters-join-fight-for-teen-star-20260715-p60ffu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 19:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CEOs' massive pay packets revealed

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/ceos-massive-pay-packets-revealed-20260715-p60fo1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 19:17 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CEOs' massive pay packets revealed

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/ceos-massive-pay-packets-revealed-20260715-p60fo0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition

Snippet: History and forensic art come together in Budapest, where visitors examined Roman-era skulls displayed beside realistic facial reconstructions as sculptor Emese Gábor recreated ancient faces using 3D-printed skulls and plasticine. The Aquincum Museum exhibition, titled "Once We Were Like You", features 16 facial reconstructions from skulls found at the ancient Roman settlement of Aquincum, six of them hyper-realistic silicone models by Gabor.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/most-realistic-ancient-roman-faces-revealed-at-budapest-exhibition/

[2026-07-15 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Snippet: Crowds on both sides of the Gibraltar frontier celebrated overnight into Wednesday 15 July as the newly opened border brought an end to decades of routine checks, in what many described as a historic moment. Footage shows Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo embracing La Línea mayor Juan José Franco as they crossed the frontier together, while British customs officers left their posts to applause.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/gibraltar-enters-schengen-as-border-fence-comes-down-under-eu-uk-treaty/

[2026-07-15 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: School worker on child abuse material charges denied bail

Snippet: Topic:Child Sexual Abuse

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/school-worker-charged-with-alleged-child-abuse-offences/106916694

[2026-07-15 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Body of Indian sailor missing after vessel attack near Oman found

Snippet: The body of an Indian sailor who went missing after his ship was attacked off the coast of Oman has been recovered, a seafarers' union official has said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/body-indian-sailor-missing-after-vessel-attack-near-oman-found

[2026-07-15 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Death toll from industrial accidents dips to record low of 253 in H1

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The number of workers killed in industrial accidents hit a record low of 253 in the first half of the year, the labor ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715006600315

[2026-07-15 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor’s reforms harm the people they’re supposed to help: aged care watchdog

Snippet: Australia’s outgoing aged care watchdog has warned the rollout of Labor’s new system is harming older people and deterring them from getting care at home, which will worsen the country’s budget troubles by pushing people into residential aged care sooner than necessary.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-s-reforms-harm-the-people-they-re-supposed-to-help-aged-care-watchdog-20260715-p60fhs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Germany opposes EU trade embargo on West Bank settlements, freezes latest attack against Israel

Snippet: The German government made it clear today that any vote by the European Union on a boycott or toughening of trade terms with Jewish settlements in the West Bank requires unanimous agreement from all 27 member states, which significantly reduces the chances of the measure being adopted. EU foreign ministers are gathering on Wednesday in Brussels for a meeting where, after months of pressure from countries that oppose Israel, such as Spain, Belgium and Ireland, the issue will be discussed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-902551

[2026-07-15 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Liberal party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price rebuked for sharing false claim Labor ‘importing’ Indian migrants

Snippet: Northern Territory senator shares social media clip, resurrecting controversy that led to her sacking from Liberal frontbench last year

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/jacinta-nampijinpa-price-false-claim-indian-migrants-ntwnfb

[2026-07-15 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Minimum wage rises, but the bigger fight is over who pays

Snippet: A single nationwide rate is carrying more weight than it was built to bear

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809945

[2026-07-15 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese flags crackdown on power-hungry data centres and AI copyright theft

Snippet: Tech behemoths driving the data centre boom will be forced to create their own energy sources and conserve water under artificial intelligence regulations outlined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who signalled to big corporates that Labor would view dimly any job cuts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-flags-crackdown-on-power-hungry-data-centres-and-ai-copyright-theft-20260715-p60fhm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea's women's union vows stronger ideological campaign at first congress in 5 years

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809812

[2026-07-15 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor takes a stand on data centre rules and AI copyright

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/labor-to-set-standards-for-ai-data-centres-and-copyright/106918380

[2026-07-15 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Zempilas declares any Labor loss in WA by-election 'a win for Liberals'

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 2:15pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/bzempilas-says-any-secret-harbour-labor-loss-a-win-for-liberals/106917762

[2026-07-15 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Bangladesh unifies QR payments to formalize cash-based economy

Snippet: With Bangla QR, customers of any participating bank or mobile financial service can pay any merchant by scanning one QR code, consolidating an array of incompatible payment systems that had limited moves toward a cashless economy. (Screenshot from Bangladesh Bank's Facebook page)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/bangladesh-unifies-qr-payments-to-formalize-cash-based-economy

[2026-07-15 13:38 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Terrified TMR official ‘didn’t want to be targeted’ after aggressive CFMEU meeting

Snippet: A senior Department of Transport official says she was “terrified” during a fraught meeting with CFMEU leaders to discuss the impact of employment policies on projects, she told the commission of inquiry into the union.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/terrified-tmr-official-didn-t-want-to-be-targeted-after-aggressive-cfmeu-meeting-20260715-p60ffa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's GDP growth rate of 4.3% marks slowest pace in over three years

Snippet: A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at an industrial park in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 13. The country's industrial production rose 5.4% in the first half of 2026, driven by robotic and semiconductor sectors. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-gdp-growth-rate-of-4.3-marks-slowest-pace-in-over-three-years

[2026-07-15 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sydney childcare abuse investigation expands to South Australia

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 1:10pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/nsw-hamish-tait-childcare-worker-abuse-sa-indigenous-communities/106916388

[2026-07-15 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay ministers $356,000 in defamation case

Snippet: Bloomberg’s editor-in-chief, John Micklethwait, stands by reporting, saying ministers who sued ‘imposed an extremely strained meaning on what was a solid ​story’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/15/bloomberg-singapore-defamation-case

[2026-07-15 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's GDP growth rate slows sharply to 4.3% in second quarter

Snippet: A worker assembles a wind turbine generator at an industrial park in Baotou, in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on June 13. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/china-s-gdp-growth-rate-slows-sharply-to-4.3-in-second-quarter

[2026-07-15 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India's European trade deals revive hopes for textile exporters

Snippet: Trade agreements will with the U.K. and European Union will remove duties of up to 12% on Indian textile exports, putting the country on a level tariff playing field with duty-free competitors Bangladesh and Pakistan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/india-s-european-trade-deals-revive-hopes-for-textile-exporters

[2026-07-15 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Biz lobby group expresses regret over next year's minimum wage decision

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The Federation of Korean Industries, a major business lobby group, on Wednesday expressed regret over next year's legal hourly minimum wage, which was set at 10,700 won (US$7.20).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715002200320

[2026-07-15 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's women's union stresses ideological education at 1st congress in 5 years

Snippet: A major North Korean women's union has convened its first congress in five years and underscored the importance of ideological education to strengthen regime unity, according to state media Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809219