[2026-07-15 19:43 UTC+10:00] [Internet Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Apple wins dismissal of US lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/apple-wins-dismissal-united-states-lawsuit-child-sexual-abuse-material-icloud/

[2026-07-15 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed

Snippet: NAIROBI — A Kenyan court refused to grant Rastafarians the right to smoke weed on religious grounds in a ruling Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/world/kenya-denies-rastafarians-the-right-to-smoke-weed/2384823

[2026-07-15 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court cancels Land Authority head's appointment due to connection to Smotrich

Snippet: The High Court of Justice canceled Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as head of the Israel Land Authority on Wednesday, setting aside both the government’s decision to appoint him and the search committee’s recommendation that preceded it.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902561

[2026-07-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Disabled NYC residents claim Upper West Side bike lane plan will make them ‘virtual shut-ins,’ lawsuit says

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/15/us-news/disabled-residents-sue-nyc-to-stop-upper-west-side-bike-lane-plan/

[2026-07-15 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Impeachment should focus on betrayal of public trust’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president Domingo Cayosa said Wednesday that an impeachment trial should be focused on determining whether a public official betrayed public trust.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/news/impeachment-should-focus-on-betrayal-of-public-trust/2384815

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 prisoners found guilty of helping correctional officer attack fellow inmate

Snippet: Court convicts Bosco Lee and Brian Lam of wounding with intent over brutal attack that sent inmate to hospital for emergency operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3360669/2-prisoners-found-guilty-helping-correctional-officer-attack-fellow-inmate?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 prisoners found guilty of helping correctional officer attack fellow inmate

Snippet: Court convicts Bosco Lee and Brian Lam of wounding with intent over brutal attack that sent inmate to hospital for emergency operation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3360669/2-prisoners-found-guilty-helping-correctional-officer-attack-fellow-inmate

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Former Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue weighs legal action after landlord orders it to stop ‘offensive trade’

Snippet: Divine Playhouse promoter and founder says venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challenges

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/divine-playhouse-sydney-lgbtq-church-religious-protest-landlord-ntwnfb

[2026-07-15 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How the Corona impeachment court ruled on evidence predating his term

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/how-renato-corona-impeachment-court-ruled-evidence-predating-term/

[2026-07-15 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Final arguments begin in Hong Kong hearings over deadliest fire in decades

Snippet: Yip Ka Kui, left, a family member of a victim of the last year’s deadly fire, arrives for the independent committee hearing in Hong Kong, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-fire-inquiry-wang-fuk-court-da98869238445de50a2f24287e5c003d

[2026-07-15 18:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party threatens to sue lawmaker over 'fake news' clip featuring first lady

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea threatened to sue opposition lawmaker Rep. Joo Jin-woo over his alleged violation of a fake news law that took effect last week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10810206

[2026-07-15 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Prosecution, defense panels present arguments over subpoenas for VP Duterte’s bank, BIR, and AMLC records

Snippet: House prosecutor Chel Diokno urged the Senate impeachment court to issue subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, BIR, and anti-money laundering council records. He argued the tribunal has the exclusive constitutional authority to determine what evidence it may consider. During the prosecution’s oral arguments, Diokno said the constitution gives the impeachment court the “Sole power to try and decide impeachment cases.” In his rebuttal, defense lawyer Michael Wesley Poa said that the anti-money laundering act and the tax code

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/breaking-prosecution-defense-panels-present-arguments-over-subpoenas-for-vp-dutertes-bank-bir-and-amlc-records/2384796

[2026-07-15 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis

Snippet: The Rastafarian community says the ban on smoking cannabis infringes on their rights to religious freedom

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lyl5ryyr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Court commits Marcoleta to QC Jail

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world. Today is July 15th.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/court-commits-marcoleta-to-qc-jail/2384784

[2026-07-15 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police dismiss 'legal distortion' case against Supreme Court chief justice

Snippet: SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they have dismissed a case against Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over allegations that he distorted legal principles in President Lee Jae Myung's election law violation case.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260715007300315

[2026-07-15 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors

Snippet: The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the decision to release Chaim Rotter, a Bnei Brak resident accused of rape and indecent acts against minors, under house arrest, with the suspect remaining in custody for the time being.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-902550

[2026-07-15 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF sentences soldier to five years after spying for Iran, sending images of interceptions

Snippet: An IDF soldier convicted of spying for Iranian forces throughout 2025 was sentenced to five years in prison by a military court, the IDF announced on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-902553

[2026-07-15 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Snippet: Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3360641/hong-kong-fast-track-border-crossing-upgrades-legco-gears-approve-bill?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Legco] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Snippet: Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3360641/hong-kong-fast-track-border-crossing-upgrades-legco-gears-approve-bill

[2026-07-15 17:15 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: LDP and JIP decide on Kyoto route for Hokuriku Shinkansen line extension

Snippet: Japan’s ruling coalition adopted a plan Wednesday that will extend the Hokuriku Shinkansen line from the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, to Osaka through Kyoto on a route taking it near — but not directly to — Kyoto Station.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/15/japan/society/hokuriku-shinkansen-katsuragawa/

[2026-07-15 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House prosecutors: Impeachment trial to test Duterte's fitness for office, not criminal guilt

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors on Wednesday said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was not meant to determine criminal guilt but to decide whether she was fit to hold public office.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/news/national/house-prosecutors-impeachment-trial-to-test-dutertes-fitness-for-office-not-criminal-guilt/2384757

[2026-07-15 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcoleta off to jail from anti-graft court

Snippet: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta waves while leaving the Sandiganbayan for the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory on July 15, 2026. He also hugged several people before he left. The court's third division committed the senator to the facility pending the plunder case he and three others are facing, after the Philippine General Hospital and Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) diagnosed that he could travel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/watch-marcoleta-off-to-jail-from-anti-graft-court/2384754

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Brisbane child accused of school stabbing allegedly faced ‘racist’ abuse, court hears

Snippet: Alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, police prosecutor tells court

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/brisbane-school-alleged-stabbing-child-arrested-court-ntwnfb

[2026-07-15 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Intent questioned over boy who 'took a knife to a fist fight'

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:41pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/cairns-school-stabbing-court/106918548

[2026-07-15 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In the Public Square: Who’s watching Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-episode-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-2/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Primary teacher played kissing game with student, jury hears

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 3:29pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/nicky-anne-jones-cravino-primary-teacher-sexual-assault-trial/105998072

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: GCash cites role of accessible digital lending

Snippet: GCash highlights the role of accessible digital lending in helping Filipinos overcome financial barriers during the GCash Stories event at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City on July 14, 2026. Featured at the event was Iloilo-based lawyer Shiela Gomez, who shared how a GLoan helped fund her bar examination review classes and study materials, enabling her to earn her law license.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/videos/watch-gcash-cites-role-of-accessible-digital-lending/2384731

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Makati prosecutors dismiss actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith's complaints against lawyer-broadcaster

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Prosecutor's Office dismissed three criminal complaints filed by actress Jasmine Casandra Curtis-Smith against lawyer and broadcaster Ferdinand Topacio, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to establish probable cause.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/entertainment-lifestyle/makati-prosecutors-dismiss-actress-jasmine-curtis-smiths-complaints-against-lawyer-broadcaster/2384725

[2026-07-15 15:16 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Luke and Cate Sayers finalise one legal action as another drags on

Snippet: Warring high-profile couple Luke and Cate Sayers have formally gone their separate ways after their divorce was finalised.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/luke-and-cate-sayers-finalise-one-legal-action-as-another-drags-on-20260715-p60fiq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 15:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party slows prosecution reform drive amid mounting criticism

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea has suggested adjusting the pace of its contentious prosecutorial reform plan, amid criticism that the reform could weaken protections for victims seeking justice.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809775

[2026-07-15 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plumber takes down alleged car thief in viral video, but lawyer warns of risk

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 2:44pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/perth-plumber-adam-breen-citizens-arrest-viral-video/106918546

[2026-07-15 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why Sara Duterte wants her bank, tax records kept out of impeachment trial

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/reasons-sara-duterte-opposes-subpoenas-bank-tax-amlc-files-impeachment/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Defector charged over remittances to families in North Korea is acquitted

Snippet: A North Korean defector accused of helping others send money to their families in North Korea through unauthorized channels has been acquitted by a South Korean appeals court, a nongovernmental research group specializing in unification policy said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10809730

[2026-07-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to testify in Epstein probe

Snippet: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., arrives to hold a closed-door interview with Leon Black, a billionaire who was close with Jeffrey Epstein, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/epstein-goldman-sachs-obama-lawyer-house-testify-f8c0443b1e0a6548c5146ab4fe23377e

[2026-07-15 14:05 UTC+10:00] [Ebikes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Melbourne council votes to scrap Lime ebikes for failing to meet ‘bare minimum standards’

Snippet: City of Yarra councillors end trial, claiming the company has not done enough to stop dumping and misuse of share bikes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/lime-bikes-cancel-ban-yarra-city-council-melbourne

[2026-07-15 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Woman with alleged links to Islamic State needs medical help, court told

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 1:59pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/janai-safar-islamic-state-bail-denied-again-psychological-damage/106918524

[2026-07-15 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sydney firm faces liquidation over missing $17 million, fake bonds

Snippet: The corporate regulator has launched legal action to wind up financial planner Capital Guard, citing serious concerns about the firm’s handling of $17.4 million worth of investor funds.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/sydney-firm-faces-liquidation-over-missing-17-million-fake-bonds-20260715-p60fh3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Court commits Marcoleta to QC jail

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Wednesday committed Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory after the Philippine General Hospital and Philippine National Police General Hospital diagnosed him as being fit to travel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/news/national/court-commits-marcoleta-to-qc-jail/2384701

[2026-07-15 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s lawyer flexes client’s Bar score among topnotchers in court

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/sara-duterte-bar-exam-score-impeachment-trial/

[2026-07-15 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Republican senator backs Trump’s push to limit birthright citizenship

Snippet: US Senator Jim Banks of Indiana introduced legislation on Monday aimed at limiting birthright citizenship by declaring illegal migrants “invaders,” reviving President Donald Trump’s effort weeks after a US Supreme Court ruling struck it down.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643054-us-senator-bill-birthright-citizenship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-15 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Republican senator backs Trump’s push to limit birthright citizenship

Snippet: US Senator Jim Banks of Indiana introduced legislation on Monday aimed at limiting birthright citizenship by declaring illegal migrants “invaders,” reviving President Donald Trump’s effort weeks after a US Supreme Court ruling struck it down.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643054-us-senator-bill-birthright-citizenship/

[2026-07-15 12:41 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 15, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment trial resumes Wednesday, July 15, with no witnesses expected to take the stand as both the prosecution and defense shift their focus to a key legal issue involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/480710/live-updates-impeachment-trial-of-vp-sara-duterte-july-15-2026/

[2026-07-15 12:27 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Crows defender to face court over car accident involving pedestrian

Snippet: Adelaide defender Josh Worrell is set to face court over a car accident last Friday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/crows-defender-to-face-court-over-car-accident-involving-pedestrian-20260715-p60fin.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-15 12:24 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Snippet: Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using ​AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people with disabilities or who took medical leave in ‌selecting workers for ‌mass layoffs.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/tech/meta-lawsuit-ai-medical-layoffs/

[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 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawyer confirms Bea Alonzo, Vincent Co wedding; dismisses prenup dispute reports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are officially married, with the actress's legal counsel confirming their civil wedding at Makati City Hall while dismissing earlier reports that a prenuptial agreement had caused delays or disputes before the ceremony.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/15/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/lawyer-confirms-bea-alonzo-vincent-co-wedding-dismisses-prenup-dispute-reports/2384674

[2026-07-15 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former ACT politician to stand trial on grooming charges

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 11:47am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/former-act-politician-gordon-ramsay-stand-trial-grooming-charges/106916802

[2026-07-15 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Brisbane teen was sent 'racist messages' before school stabbing, court hears

Snippet: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 11:36am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/brisbane-teen-accused-of-premeditated-attack-on-fellow-student/106916544

[2026-07-15 11:26 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion, regulator says

Snippet: SYDNEY – Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia’s online watchdog said Tuesday, finding “significant gaps” in how tech companies deal with the problem.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/15/asia-pacific/crime-legal/australia-men-online-sexual-extortion/

[2026-07-15 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: WGA filing lawsuit to block Paramount’s $81B WBD merger in latest acquisition challenge

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/14/business/wga-filing-lawsuit-to-block-paramounts-81m-wbd-merger-in-latest-acquisition-challenge/