[2026-05-18 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong national security trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers nears end

Snippet: Pro-democracy activist Lee Cheuk-yan, center, arrives at a court in Hong Kong, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hong-kong-china-tiananmen-vigil-security-trial-2dbd813474ff1131ccac0a4cf0b635e8

[2026-05-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Accountability] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Campaigners threaten legal action over Britain’s NHS deal with Donald Trump

Snippet: LONDON — Health campaigners are threatening to bring the British government to court over its drug-pricing deal with Donald Trump, in a legal fight that risks undermining a key pillar of the U.S.-U.K. trade deal.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/legal-action-nhs-drug-pricing-deal-donald-trump/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-18 14:53 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ex-transport minister, directors allegedly kept market in the dark about airline’s dire straits

Snippet: Rex Airlines directors, including a former federal transport minister, knew the failed airline was publishing an “unreasonable and unsupportable” profit forecast before reversing course and revealing a $35 million loss in 2023, lawyers for the corporate regulator told a court on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/ex-transport-minister-directors-allegedly-kept-market-in-the-dark-about-airline-s-dire-straits-20260518-p5zy4r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 14:01 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Quieter and cleaner’: Sydney to trial electric ferry after two-year delay, with new fish market route slated for 2029

Snippet: NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/sydney-electric-ferry-trial-new-fish-market-route

[2026-05-18 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Court told man's leg amputated with circular saw in public park

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 2:01pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/john-yalu-pleads-not-guilty-circular-saw-murder-trial-kalman-tal/106691118

[2026-05-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impeachment court set to convene, but could another Senate coup delay it?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/impeachment-court-set-convene-senate-coup-cayetano-delay/

[2026-05-18 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Australian law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Neo-Nazi group challenges hate ban by arguing law ‘operates as a doorway to tyranny’

Snippet: Banned White Australia group lodges documents with high court stating legislation ‘burdens freedom of governmental and political communication’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/may/18/neo-nazi-group-national-socialist-network-white-australia-challenges-hate-ban-ntwnfb

[2026-05-18 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns

Snippet: Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/pianist-jayson-gillham-cancellation-case-mso-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-court-palestianian-journalists-gaza-ntwnfb

[2026-05-18 13:16 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Credibility the key issue in defamation case over Luke Sayers lewd photo scandal

Snippet: One person’s word against another will be the central issue in the court battle between Luke and Cate Sayers, as the fallout from the former Carlton Football Club president’s lewd photo scandal returned to court.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/credibility-the-key-issue-in-defamation-case-over-luke-sayers-lewd-photo-scandal-20260518-p5zy44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Rappler

Title: SC upholds ruling vs P17-billion telco SMS refund order

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/philippines/sc-upholds-ruling-telco-sms-refund-order/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: SC upholds ruling vs P17-billion telco SMS refund order

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/philippines/supreme-court-upholds-ruling-telco-sms-refund-order/

[2026-05-18 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Court partially accepts Samsung Electronics' injunction request against union strike

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday partially accepted Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a strike threatened by its unionized workers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005151315

[2026-05-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Breaking] Samsung wins partial injunction against unions ahead of strike

Snippet: Court mandates normal operations for critical chip production facilities during strike

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739931

[2026-05-18 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court partially accepts Samsung Electronics' injunction request against union strike

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday partially accepted Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a strike threatened by its unionized workers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005100315

[2026-05-18 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Murder accused to remain in custody after man's death north of Bundaberg

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 11:56am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/court-mention-for-33yo-charged-with-murder-gooburrum-qld/106691014

[2026-05-18 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Make it legal next time': Another blistering 100m for Aussie Nketia

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 9:19am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/eddie-nketia-smashes-australian-all-conditions-100m-record-again/106691106

[2026-05-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Criminal cases at risk of being halted as NT legal aid crisis worsens

Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/nt-criminal-cases-at-risk-halted-legal-aid-crisis/106678552

[2026-05-18 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gerrymander wars: Advantage GOP, Dems AWOL on Fauci reveal and other commentary

Snippet: The court’s reversal of Virginia’s gerrymander infuriated Democrats, notes Henry Olsen at The Washington Post. But they’ll be “even angrier” if — “as now appears possible — they win the national popular vote by a large margin but don’t capture the House.” The RealClearPolitics “generic congressional ballot had Democrats ahead by 6.6 percentage points.” But redistricting wars could give Republicans 14 more seats; to win the House, Dems “would need to carry every seat that Kamala Harris won plus just

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/gerrymander-wars-advantage-gop-dems-awol-on-fauci-reveal-and-other-commentary/

[2026-05-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Steel and lead are facing trial by fire in SA's regional cities

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 6:04am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/critical-year-for-whyalla-port-pirie-and-the-sa-government/106686796

[2026-05-18 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justice is coming for victims of dangerous illegal-migrant truckers

Snippet: A facet of the trucking industry little known to the general public has had a big impact on highway safety — and last week a US Supreme Court ruling ensured that it will have to take responsibility for the rigs it helps send out on the road.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/justice-is-coming-for-victims-of-illegal-migrant-truckers/

[2026-05-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Repeated acts of deceit’: Bankrupt businessman behind bars

Snippet: A twice-bankrupted, twice-jailed pretend property developer is back behind bars, this time for contempt of court.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/repeated-acts-of-deceit-bankrupt-businessman-behind-bars-20260517-p5zxvn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 04:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins warns ‘devastating’ California court ruling will unleash crime wave

Snippet: San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has warned a recent court ruling will allow scores of career criminals to walk free — with “devastating” consequences for public safety across California.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/sf-da-brooke-jenkins-warns-of-devastating-court-ruling/

[2026-05-18 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why Israel’s lawsuit against Times over ‘blood libel’ has a chance

Snippet: Does the “Gray Lady” have a “longstanding Jewish problem“?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/why-israels-lawsuit-against-times-over-blood-libel-has-a-chance/

[2026-05-18 03:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC developer allegedly bragged about court scam a day before FBI arrest: ‘Ha ha’

Snippet: An accused sleazy loose-lipped developer boasted that he controlled a Brooklyn courthouse — just a day before the feds carted him off to the jailhouse, according to shocking court revelations.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/nyc-developer-allegedly-bragged-about-court-scam-the-day-before-fbi-bust-ha-ha/

[2026-05-18 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecutors want November start for Duterte trial

Snippet: PROSECUTORS at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have proposed that the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte begin on Nov. 30, 2026, while lawyers representing victims urged judges to start proceedings earlier in September and pressed for the use of Tagalog and Cebuano interpreters to ensure affected communities can follow the case.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/national/icc-prosecutors-want-november-start-for-duterte-trial/2345745

[2026-05-18 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fragile Senate shakeup and spurious ICC arrest warrant

Snippet: THE unexpected and sudden appearance of Sen. Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa at the Senate last Monday, May 11, after a forced absence of six months in the upper chamber, following an announcement of Ombudsman Jesus “Boying” Remulla confirming that the International Criminal Court (ICC) had a warrant of arrest issued against the senator, tagged as a co-perpetrator in the commission of the crime against humanity case filed against former president Rodrigo Duterte, triggered a bizarre turn of political events.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/opinion/columns/fragile-senate-shakeup-and-spurious-icc-arrest-warrant/2345699

[2026-05-18 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cayetano again denies Senate coup linked to VP trial

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/national/cayetano-again-denies-senate-coup-linked-to-vp-trial/2345740

[2026-05-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Coles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Coles caught red handed, so what next? – podcast

Snippet: Australian retailers are on notice after the federal court handed down a landmark judgment against the nation’s second-largest supermarket chain. Coles was found to have misled shoppers by promoting discounts that were not real after the Australian consumer watchdog launched legal action in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/18/coles-caught-red-handed-so-what-next-full-story-podcast

[2026-05-18 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Two Malaysian ex-ministers quit ruling party, posing challenge to Anwar

Snippet: Malaysia's former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, right, and former Natural Resources and Environment Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad shake hands during an event in Kuala Lumpur on May 17. (Photo by Norman Goh)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/two-malaysian-ex-ministers-quit-ruling-party-posing-challenge-to-anwar

[2026-05-17 23:00 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Did a hitman kill a New York gallerist? Art world rocked by murder-for-hire trial

Snippet: Daniel Sikkema is accused of hiring someone to kill his husband, Brent Sikkema, amid a divorce and alleged fights over money

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/brent-daniel-sikkema-trial-murder-for-hire-trial

[2026-05-17 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case

Snippet: IDF Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman sharply rejected on Friday the Attorney-General’s latest classified update to the High Court of Justice, accusing Gali Baharav-Miara’s office of trying to cast doubt on his integrity in the petitions against his appointment as Mossad chief.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-896458

[2026-05-17 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC Registry warns deployment of Filipino, Cebuano interpreters in Duterte trial may be delayed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Registry warned that Filipino and Cebuano interpreters may not be available for the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte if it would begin in November as desired by the prosecution panel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/icc-registry-warns-deployment-of-filipino-cebuano-interpreters-in-duterte-trial-may-be-delayed/2345674

[2026-05-17 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC prosecution plans to present 70 witnesses vs Duterte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) intend to call 60 to 70 witnesses to testify against former president Rodrigo Duterte during the trial, including 31 "insider witnesses" and 17 crime-base witnesses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/icc-prosecution-plans-to-present-70-witnesses-vs-duterte/2345666

[2026-05-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case

Snippet: Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon is set to admit that he failed to ensure that serious financial irregularities at UnetCredit were properly reported to the public while he served as chairman of the company, as part of a plea agreement filed with the Tel Aviv District Court’s Economic Department.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896454

[2026-05-17 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ruling, main opposition leaders put under police protection following alleged online threats against DP chief

Snippet: SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties were placed under police protection earlier than planned amid allegations of online assassination threats targeting the ruling party chief ahead of the June 3 local elections, police said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260517003400315

[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

Snippet: PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353860/hong-kong-high-court-hear-evergrande-liquidators-lawsuit-against-pwc-monday?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Accounting and Financial Reporting Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

Snippet: PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3353860/hong-kong-high-court-hear-evergrande-liquidators-lawsuit-against-pwc-monday

[2026-05-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: New budget poll reveals mixed verdict after huge budget

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-politics-australia-new-budget-poll-reveals-mixed-verdict-for-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor/87438a42-390b-4a9c-9c96-5fe1b52e07b7

[2026-05-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump

Snippet: US Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his Louisiana Republican primary after years of criticism from supporters of Donald Trump over his vote to convict the United States president during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/republican-senator-cassidy-loses-louisiana-primary-after-opposing-trump

[2026-05-17 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ICC issues secret arrest warrants against several Israeli politicians, military officials - report

Snippet: The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued secret arrest warrants against several Israeli officials, Haaretz reported on Sunday, citing a diplomatic source.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896423

[2026-05-17 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Senate bill review gives thumbs-down to federal funding for Trump ballroom

Snippet: A senior United States Senate official has put up a major roadblock for Republicans as they seek to use taxpayer money for security upgrades linked to President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/federal-funding-for-trump-ballroom-in-trouble-after-senate-ruling

[2026-05-17 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Supreme Court names Yuval Vilner as suspect in Shay-Li Atari rape case

Snippet: The Supreme Court has named Yuval Vilner, 38, as the individual suspected of raping singer and creator Shay-Li Atari on Sunday morning, as well as releasing him from 10 days of house arrest.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-896409

[2026-05-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sara Duterte trial, Takaichi-Lee summit, Samsung unionists go on strike

Snippet: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces her second impeachment trial in a year on Monday. Its outcome could reshape presidential politics in the 2028 race. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/sara-duterte-trial-takaichi-lee-summit-samsung-unionists-go-on-strike

[2026-05-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump’s White House ballroom funding in jeopardy after Senate ruling, Democrats say

Snippet: A US Senate ​official on Saturday removed security funding that could be used for President Trump’s planned White House ballroom from a massive spending package, ‌Democratic lawmakers said, imperiling Republican efforts to devote taxpayer money to the contentious project.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/trumps-white-house-ballroom-funding-in-jeopardy-after-senate-ruling/

[2026-05-17 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party’s local election lead narrows as Seoul race tightens

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739474

[2026-05-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Starmer considering resigning as UK prime minister – Daily Mail

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering resigning amid a deepening political crisis inside the ruling Labour Party, according to Daily Mail journalist Dan Hodges.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640085-starmer-considering-resigning-daily-mail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-17 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering resigning amid a deepening political crisis in the ruling Labour Party, according to Daily Mail journalist Dan Hodges.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640085-starmer-considering-resigning-daily-mail/

[2026-05-17 14:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Marcus told caseworkers about his foster father’s abuse. A court must decide if their failure to act amounts to damages

Snippet: The rape, beating and neglect Marcus* endured during his placement with a foster family left him partially deaf, traumatised and with substance abuse issues.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/marcus-told-caseworkers-about-his-foster-father-s-abuse-a-court-must-decide-if-their-failure-to-act-amounts-to-damages-20260220-p5o46k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 14:11 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Federal funding for Trump’s $400m ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling

Snippet: Proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for White House campus and president’s new ballroom fails to meet procedural rules

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/federal-funding-trump-ballroom-jeopardy-senate-ruling

[2026-05-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Taylor vows to rewrite sex discrimination laws after transgender discrimination ruling

Snippet: Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to rewrite the Sex Discrimination Act to enshrine a definition of biological sex, after the Federal Court doubled the damages paid to a transgender woman blocked from a “woman-only” app in a landmark discrimination case.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/taylor-vows-to-rewrite-sex-discrimination-laws-after-transgender-discrimination-ruling-20260517-p5zxu8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed