[2026-06-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Gatchalian says Senate will act only on verified information regarding Go's 'arrest'

Snippet: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian declines to speculate on reports of a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court on Sen. Bong Go, saying the chamber will act only on verified information and official developments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-gatchalian-says-senate-will-act-only-on-verified-information-regarding-gos-arrest/2368483

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court hears petitions challenging Rabello’s heavily contested comptroller election

Snippet: The High Court of Justice pressed petitioners, the Knesset, and attorneys for the Likud and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday over whether the disputed vote that elected attorney Michael Rabello as state comptroller was tainted by a violation of the legally required secret ballot.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899843

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go maintains innocence amid reported ICC arrest order

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has expressed confidence in his innocence following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has allegedly issued an arrest warrant against him, stressing that he has not violated any law and has merely carried out his duties in accordance with the law and his responsibilities as a public servant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/bong-go-maintains-innocence-amid-reported-icc-arrest-order/2368445

[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

Snippet: The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to hold a confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook next week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777560

[2026-06-18 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying

Snippet: Bill Yuen, manager at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, sentenced to eight years, while security firm operator Peter Wai imprisoned for 10 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3357604/uk-court-jails-2-hongkongers-tied-trade-office-10-years-spying?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:20 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying

Snippet: Bill Yuen, manager at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, sentenced to eight years, while security firm operator Peter Wai imprisoned for 10 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3357604/uk-court-jails-2-hongkongers-tied-trade-office-10-years-spying

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yang stars as Zhejiang duo break records at Chinese swimming championships

Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3357598/sun-yang-stars-zhejiang-duo-break-records-chinese-swimming-championships?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Hebei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yang stars as Zhejiang duo break records at Chinese swimming championships

Snippet: Veteran Olympic champion helps his relay team to gold, while Xu Jiayu, Yu Yiting set new times at selection trial for Nagoya Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3357598/sun-yang-stars-zhejiang-duo-break-records-chinese-swimming-championships

[2026-06-18 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial

Snippet: The judge in the sex abuse trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has sent the jury out to consider their verdicts.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8m211729no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 21:35 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial Day 1: Smooth process, ‘no tension’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-impeachment-pre-trial-day-1-smooth-process-no-tension/

[2026-06-18 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ryan Cohen’s Massive $35 Billion Pay Deal Draws Shareholder Lawsuit

Snippet: A GameStop shareholder has taken the company to court in an effort to delay a July vote on Ryan Cohen's proposed $35 billion pay package, arguing investors aren't getting the full story before being asked to approve it, according to Yahoo Finance.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ryan-cohens-massive-35-billion-pay-deal-draws-shareholder-lawsuit

[2026-06-18 20:23 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sovereign citizen who tried to sue police for $100m stripped of gun license

Snippet: A Queensland man who allegedly threatened to shoot police officers and attempted to sue the police force for $100 million through a sovereign citizen pseudo-court has had his gun license revoked.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/sovereign-citizen-who-tried-to-sue-police-for-100m-stripped-of-gun-license-20260618-p6085i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Two out of 10 Filipinos believe the Senate would decide based on evidence in the impeachment trial — OCTA

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/two-out-of-10-filipinos-believe-the-senate-would-decide-based-on-evidence-in-the-impeachment-trial-octa/2368302

[2026-06-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Moscow Court Places Businessman Ilya Traber in Pre-Trial Detention in Contract Murder Case

Snippet: A Moscow judge has ordered the pre-trial detention of Ilya Traber, a St. Petersburg businessman with alleged ties to President Vladimir Putin, as he awaits trial for the 2020 murder of businessman and politician Alexander Petrov.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/moscow-court-places-businessman-ilya-traber-in-pre-trial-detention-in-contract-murder-case-a93044

[2026-06-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP denies arrest warrant issued to Duterte allies

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — No arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/pnp-denies-arrest-warrant-issued-to-duterte-allies/2368225

[2026-06-18 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Detained Ugandan lawyer charged with complicity in treason

Snippet: A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/detained-ugandan-lawyer-charged-with-complicity-in-treason/

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mum sues Japanese authorities after 16-year-old dies from ‘hostage justice’ trauma

Snippet: The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357560/mum-sues-japanese-authorities-after-16-year-old-dies-hostage-justice-trauma?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Hostage justice’ killed my 16-year-old daughter, Japanese mum says

Snippet: The lawsuit argues that the girl’s 18-day ordeal in jail traumatised her so much that five months after her release, she weighed just 20kg

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3357560/mum-sues-japanese-authorities-after-16-year-old-dies-hostage-justice-trauma

[2026-06-18 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bruce Lehrmann makes legal bid for Brittany Higgins documentary footage

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:58pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/bruce-lehrmann-toowoomba-rape-case-seeks-brittany-higgins-film/106815072

[2026-06-18 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fashion boss was 'scary and violent' in alleged rape, trial hears

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/fashion-boss-sexual-assault-trial/106813902

[2026-06-18 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368181

[2026-06-18 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot

Snippet: 35-year-old admitted making explosives as part of a plot against authorities to plunge the city into ‘maximum chaos’ during 2019 unrest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3357554/hong-kong-court-jails-man-14-years-over-evil-bomb-plot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Tung Tau II Estate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot

Snippet: 35-year-old admitted making explosives as part of a plot against authorities to plunge the city into ‘maximum chaos’ during 2019 unrest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3357554/hong-kong-court-jails-man-14-years-over-evil-bomb-plot

[2026-06-18 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription

Snippet: Israel witnessed a large demonstration on 17 June as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside Prison 10 at the Beit Lid military base near Netanya. Protesters opposed mandatory military enlistment and demanded the release of men detained for refusing to serve. The rally comes as Israel faces growing military demands across several fronts, making the question of conscription increasingly significant for the government, the armed forces and the wider public.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/mass-protest-by-ultra-orthodox-jews-in-israel-over-army-conscription/

[2026-06-18 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/florida-court-says-18-year-olds-have-same-gun-rights-as-other-adults/

[2026-06-18 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions

Snippet: In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/zimbabwe-court-ruling-on-constitutional-amendments-sparks-divided-reactions/

[2026-06-18 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to hold a confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook next week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618009600315

[2026-06-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 million-won (US$64,200) fine imposed on Kakao Corp. by the fair trade watchdog over inadequate user notices on how to terminate music streaming service subscriptions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618008800315

[2026-06-18 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: HSBC cops $35m penalty over scam call failings that left a toll on customers

Snippet: Global banking giant HSBC has agreed to pay a $35 million penalty to settle a landmark court case after admitting members of its executive team knew the bank was failing to protect its customers from scam phone calls and did nothing about it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/hsbc-cops-35m-penalty-over-scam-call-failings-that-left-a-toll-on-customers-20260618-p607x9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence

Snippet: Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357534/cafe-caught-red-tape-despite-winning-ballot-dog-friendly-venue-licence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence

Snippet: Kai Yan Court's owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3357534/cafe-caught-red-tape-despite-winning-ballot-dog-friendly-venue-licence

[2026-06-18 16:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Court hears harrowing details of 85-year-old’s death

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/court-hears-harrowing-details-of-85-year-old-s-death-20260618-p60864.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 16:39 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Driver sentenced for killing pregnant woman leaving unborn child with disability

Snippet: A Japanese court on Thursday sentenced a 50-year-old woman to two years and six months in prison for killing a pregnant woman in a car accident and leaving her then-unborn daughter with a severe disability in May last year.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/crime-legal/driver-pregnant-woman-death-ruling/

[2026-06-18 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Jury told ex-MP accused of fraud had 'no idea' about visa process

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:11pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/daryl-maguire-clueless-about-visa-fraud-court-told/106812392

[2026-06-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jinggoy Estrada also suspended as impeachment senator-judge

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jinggoy-estrada-suspension-impeachment-senator-judge/

[2026-06-18 15:01 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Police force deploys liaison officer to Bangkok to coordinate on fraud cases

Snippet: The National Police Agency (NPA) said Thursday that it has dispatched a liaison officer to Bangkok as part of a broader push to crack down on fraud groups operating out of Southeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/crime-legal/japan-police-bangkok-liaison-tokuryu/

[2026-06-18 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Woman went on shopping spree after killing beloved neighbour, court hears

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 2:55pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/lolene-whitehand-body-in-maribyrnong-river-court/106813146

[2026-06-18 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko's return to parliament

Snippet: Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/senegal-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-against-sonkos-return-to-parliament/

[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday began pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the first official meeting between the prosecution and defense panels ahead of the full trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368078

[2026-06-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A Korean media empire is unraveling. The movie business is paying the price

Snippet: JoongAng Group's slide into court protection adds fresh strain to an already struggling industry

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775140

[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Strategic analyst warns: the US-Iran deal could be 'the worst ever'

Snippet: After a turbulent week in the Middle East, the latest episode of The Deep Dive tackles the news that the United States and Iran are preparing to sign an agreement: one that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says leaves Israel out entirely. To make sense of the moment, Shifra Jacobs is joined by Yasmin Sayeh, an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst, security-studies scholar, and Persian speaker who works to bridge academic strategy with the human reality inside Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-899772

[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SALEX tree-cutting exempt from protection order, says San Miguel lawyer

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/salex-tree-cutting-exempt-protection-order-san-miguel-corporation-lawyer/

[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system

Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system

Snippet: Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357368/hong-kong-teacher-misconduct-exposes-gaps-training-system

[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Trillanes did not urge ICC to include Mindanao quake victims in Duterte trial

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/antonio-trillanes-icc-quake-victims-rodrigo-duterte-trial/

[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: JIP to submit proposals seeking swift introduction of nuclear submarines

Snippet: The Japan Innovation Party (JIP), the junior partner in the country’s ruling coalition, on Wednesday called for the swift introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, citing China’s constant naval expansion into the Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-ruling-party-nuke-sub-proposal/

[2026-06-18 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: EBy Emily Clark

Snippet: Emily Clark is a journalist on the ABC News foreign desk in Sydney. She has been deployed to major stories around the world, including to the United States to cover consecutive general elections and the first indictment of Donald Trump in New York City. She has reported on Russia's war from inside Ukraine and was on the ground covering the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/emily-clark/7256018

[2026-06-18 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teen accused of Universal Store co-founder's murder to stand trial

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:02pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/greg-josephson-murder-accused-to-stand-trial/106813064

[2026-06-18 11:52 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jackie ‘O’ pushes to keep court date after Kyle settles case

Snippet: Lawyers acting for Jackie “O” Henderson have pushed to keep an October trial date for her $82 million wrongful dismissal claim against her former employers at KIIS FM.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/jackie-o-pushes-to-keep-court-date-after-kyle-settles-case-20260617-p607qf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kyle Sandilands's $12m settlement won't deter Jackie O's legal battle

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 11:35am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/jackie-o-arn-media-legal-battle-continues/106812234