[2026-08-17 19:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: Where is Ramil Madriaga now in prosecution’s case?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/where-ramil-madriaga-prosecution-case-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-08-17 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Rolf Dealership Founder Jailed 9 Years in Absentia

Snippet: A judge in Moscow sentenced the founder of Russia’s largest car dealership and ex-lawmaker Sergei Petrov to nine years in prison in absentia after finding him guilty of using fake documents to smuggle billions of rubles out of the country.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/17/rolf-dealership-founder-jailed-9-years-in-absentia-a93510

[2026-08-17 18:53 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Acosta tells court Sara Duterte ordered P125M turned over to security officer

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/gina-acosta-says-sara-duterte-ordered-turnover-confidential-funds/

[2026-08-17 18:49 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Defense explains objection to AI use: We’re just concerned about accuracy

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-defense-team-explanation-objection-artificial-intelligence-use-impeachment-trial/

[2026-08-17 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alleged NDIS fraud plot accused had one-way ticket to Nigeria, court hears

Snippet: Australian Federal Police officers arrest Foluso Omole for his alleged involvement in a $5 million NDIS fraud plot. (Supplied: Australian Federal Police)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/alleged-ndis-fraud-plot-accused-foluso-omole-refused-bail/107047170

[2026-08-17 18:41 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Radio worker appears in court

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/radio-worker-appears-in-court-20260817-p60p5u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Court hears boy who died sleeping rough in skip bin was missing for days

Snippet: Police at the scene of the boy's death in 2021. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/inquest-into-death-of-boy-in-industrial-skip-bin-at-port-lincoln/107045488

[2026-08-17 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Opening arguments expected in Tupac murder trial

Snippet: LAS VEGAS, United States — Opening arguments were expected on Monday in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after one of America's most influential rappers was gunned down in Las Vegas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/world/americas-emea/opening-arguments-expected-in-tupac-murder-trial/2406561

[2026-08-17 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Lawyers push for shorter sentence for rapist Ralph Carr

Snippet: In July, celebrity agent Ralph Carr was found guilty of raping a woman in 2023. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/agent-ralph-carr-rape-pre-sentence-hearing-court-vic/107045184

[2026-08-17 17:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Small fishers plead with Supreme Court: Consider our rights, too

Snippet: LIVELIHOOD. Fisherfolk gather their catch before transporting it to the Noveleta Fishport in Cavite, on March 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/fishers-pleading-supreme-court-rights-vms/

[2026-08-17 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former school worker admits to sexual abuse of children

Snippet: The man pleaded guilty to eight charges in Batemans Bay Local Court today. (ABC News: James Tugwell)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/nsw-far-south-coast-man-admits-child-sex-abuse/107046856

[2026-08-17 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian official says Israel setting 'nightly quota' for killing Palestinians in Gaza

Snippet: Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, slammed Israel for its ongoing attacks and killings in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-official-says-israel-setting-nightly-quota-killing-palestinians

[2026-08-17 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Golf course in court as parklands protesters take on SA government

Snippet: Edwin Kemp Attrill and Janette Milera are challenging the North Adelaide golf course redevelopment in court. (ABC News: Leah MacLennan)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/golf-course-protesters-in-court-amid-adelaide-parklands-dispute/107045550

[2026-08-17 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung ‘Ghost shares’ ruling raises cost of brokerage control failures

Snippet: Supreme Court holds securities firm liable for investor losses, raising pressure for stronger safeguards

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843107

[2026-08-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘He’s a chance’: Bennett’s verdict on Latrell’s long-awaited return

Snippet: Latrell Mitchell could make a long-awaited return for South Sydney this weekend, with coach Wayne Bennett admitting: “He’s a chance. He’ll still have to get through a couple of training sessions, but he’s some chance.”

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-around-the-clubs-round-25-20260817-p60ozl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Anisimova braces for packed crowd vs Eala in Cincinnati Open

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/sports/anisimova-braces-for-packed-crowd-vs-eala-in-cincinnati-open/2406508

[2026-08-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Anisimova braces for packed crowd in Eala clash

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American netter Amanda Anisimova expects a packed stadium when she faces Filipino ace Alex Eala at the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open third round (round of 32) at the Lindner Family Tennis Center P&G Center Court Monday night in Ohio, Tuesday morning in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/sports/anisimova-braces-for-packed-crowd-in-eala-clash/2406508

[2026-08-17 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee nears tighter grip on DP after leadership race

Snippet: Rank-and-file members of the ruling party back pro-Lee faction leaders in primaries

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843076

[2026-08-17 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Florida man charged with arranging the killing of a Microsoft manager faces trial

Snippet: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with arranging the fatal ambush of a Microsoft design manager is headed to trial Monday in Florida, more than four years after the victim was repeatedly shot outside his vehicle while his 2-year-old child was strapped in a car seat.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/microsoft-manager-murder-trial-florida-e7e170cf1959c532152e6026d3d8bfdd

[2026-08-17 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Opening statements to begin in Tupac Shakur trial

Snippet: Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Family members and fans of the legendary rapper have been waiting for decades to learn the truth behind the 1996 drive-by shooting that left Shakur dead at the height of his career.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tupac-shakur-keffe-d-las-vegas-trial-00b666bad0c1cadb4b647e5976fd1f9e

[2026-08-17 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta faces biggest trial yet over social media harm to kids

Snippet: Attorney Paul W. Schmidt, representing Meta, right, arrives at a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-facebook-social-media-trial-oakland-32e8f19738eb77ab832e0f084dd677af

[2026-08-17 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Ruling DP set to elect new leader

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is set to elect a new leader at its national convention later Monday, a choice that could shape its relations with President Lee Jae Myung and its strategy for the 2028 parliamentary elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260817001200315

[2026-08-17 13:36 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears

Snippet: Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following conviction

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/ralph-carr-in-living-hell-after-being-convicted-of-victorian-court-hears-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 13:24 UTC+10:00] [Alan Jones trial] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Alan Jones allegedly kissed young man in wardrobe of James Packer’s personal suite at Crown Towers, court hears

Snippet: Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/alan-jones-allegedly-kissed-driver-in-wardrobe-james-packer-personal-suite-crown-towers-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alan Jones accuser told Ray Hadley about alleged assault, court hears

Snippet: Alan Jones arriving at Downing Centre Local Court on Monday. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/alan-jones-complainant-c-ray-hadley-peter-fitzsimons/107045376

[2026-08-17 12:54 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Like a living hell’: Rapist Ralph Carr unrecognisable in court appearance

Snippet: Convicted rapist Ralph Carr has described his life as “a living hell” after the former talent manager was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman more than 30 years his junior.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/like-a-living-hell-rapist-ralph-carr-unrecognisable-in-court-appearance-20260816-p60ot7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 17, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Monday marks the 16th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero expected to issue a ruling on possible violations of Rule 18, which governs public statements and social media posts by parties involved in the trial.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/484802/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-aug-17-2026/

[2026-08-17 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 17)

Snippet: Turning Yongsan Park into housing would break a national promiseBuilding 20,000 apartments in Yongsan Park could ease Seoul's housing shortage but would require breaking legal and public commitments to preserve the site as green space.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260817000800315

[2026-08-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Why mushroom killer Erin Patterson is returning to court this week

Snippet: Published 17 August 2026 12:00pm

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-is-mushroom-killer-erin-patterson-is-returning-to-court-this-week/6su81gt0f

[2026-08-17 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever

Snippet: Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyqpx6xk69o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-17 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

Snippet: The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur, Tupac Shakur's stepbrother, ahead of opening statements on Monday in trial of the man accused of killing the rapper.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cj4kglpl55lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Alan Jones trial live updates: ‘Complainant C’ continues evidence in alleged indecent assault, sexual touching trial

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-c-continues-evidence-in-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20260817-p60ovu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California farmer who sparked frenzied crowds with free nectarine stunt ordered to destroy fruit trees

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/us-news/california-farmer-loses-court-battle-against-fruit-giant-giumarra/

[2026-08-17 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC green-job grifter owes nearly $1M to stiffed students, lawsuit alleges: ‘This ends now’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/us-news/nyc-green-job-grifter-owes-nearly-1m-to-stiffed-students-lawsuit-alleges-this-ends-now/

[2026-08-17 05:34 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: One of the world's most enduring murder mysteries now faces its biggest test yet

Snippet: Published 17 August 2026 5:34am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-rapper-30-years/xw45vn107

[2026-08-17 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'It's diabolical': Hopes court reform blueprint will ease victim trauma

Snippet: Mary feels as though she has been unable to move on with her life while the court process continues. (ABC News: Patrick Thomas)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/babb-report-family-violence-tas-court-backlog-solutions/107037174

[2026-08-17 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Likud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative

Snippet: The Likud Party is threatening to petition the Central Elections Committee and take legal action against the organizations behind the Fly&Vote initiative, which aims to help Israelis abroad travel to Israel to vote in the elections.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-905700

[2026-08-17 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BBC asks US court for help with testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

Snippet: Trump is seeking US$10 billion in damages from the UK broadcaster, alleging that a documentary edited a speech he gave on January 6, 2021

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364214/bbc-asks-us-court-help-testimony-trump-family-defamation-suit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 02:45 UTC+10:00] [Oval Office] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BBC asks US court for help with testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

Snippet: Trump is seeking US$10 billion in damages from the UK broadcaster, alleging that a documentary edited a speech he gave on January 6, 2021

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3364214/bbc-asks-us-court-help-testimony-trump-family-defamation-suit

[2026-08-17 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ark’s Bryant Park restaurant evictions are looming after lengthy legal battle

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/business/arks-bryant-park-restaurant-evictions-are-looming-after-legal-battle/

[2026-08-17 02:17 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: BBC asks a US court for help in Trump defamation suit

Snippet: August 17, 2026 02:17 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bbc-asks-a-us-court-for-help-in-trump-defamation-suit/

[2026-08-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alas grateful for Ateneo’s return to hard court

Snippet: THE Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team returned to the hard court for the first time since the Dipaculao, Aurora tragedy that claimed the lives of student-athletes Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/sports/alas-grateful-for-ateneos-return-to-hard-court/2406352

[2026-08-17 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: What is a family?

Snippet: UP to now, I think that most every Filipino knew what this word meant — until very recently, the Supreme Court made an issue out of it. Social media reproduces the exchange between one of the justices of the Supreme Court and the solicitor general, who was quizzed on what “family” means and who made some rather surprising, not to say, disturbing admissions, to the line of tendentious questioning.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/opinion/columns/what-is-a-family/2406423

[2026-08-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Migration clock runs backward

Snippet: US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has reversed the migration clock worldwide by being the jury, judge and executioner.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/opinion/columns/migration-clock-runs-backward/2406422

[2026-08-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Truth Commission, a black propaganda tool against DutertesTruth Commission

Snippet: NOT content with effecting the unlawful and unconstitutional arrest, detention and rendition of former president Rodrigo Duterte, and not satisfied with the impeachment of his daughter, Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte, to disqualify her from running for president in 2028 and perpetually bar her from holding any public office, and unmindful of the growing dissatisfaction of the millions who supported the Duterte-Marcos tandem in 2022, the anti-Duterte forces have conspired to obliterate from the political landscape the obstacle to their

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/opinion/columns/truth-commission-a-black-propaganda-tool-against-dutertestruth-commission/2406421

[2026-08-17 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: BBC seeks Trump family testimony in $10B defamation case

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — The BBC asked a U.S. court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s family in connection with his $10-billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/bbc-trump-defamation-lawsuit-subpoenas-6e5936f0a221c04927459efdb1e949ef

[2026-08-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

Snippet: One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the laws

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/nazi-artefacts-prohibited-symbols-still-being-sold-online-australia-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Logie awards] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards

Snippet: Neill won for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, at a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABC

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/aug/17/logies-2026-sam-pang-gold-logie-sam-neill-win-awards

[2026-08-16 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Knesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess

Snippet: The Knesset asked the High Court of Justice on Sunday to allow five frozen budget transfers to proceed, arguing that Speaker Amir Ohana acted within his authority when he approved a Finance Committee meeting during the election recess.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-905675

[2026-08-16 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bou Meng, a Cambodian artist and survivor of a Khmer Rouge torture center, dies at 85

Snippet: FILE- Bou Meng, center, former S-21 prison survivor, leaves the courtroom after the verdict is announced for Khieu Samphan, former Khmer Rouge head of state, at the U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-khmer-rouge-bou-meng-tuol-sleng-s21-4249e0990d282b636e0f3eedcc600ad2