[2026-07-11 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Giant Trump Lego effigy goes up in flames in Iran (VIDEO)

Snippet: Iranian mourners in the city of Mashhad have set a giant Lego-style effigy of US President Donald Trump ablaze during a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to local media.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642865-iranians-set-trump-lego-effigy-on-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-11 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Giant Trump Lego effigy goes up in flames in Iran (VIDEO)

Snippet: Iranian mourners in the city of Mashhad have set a giant Lego-style effigy of US President Donald Trump ablaze during a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to local media.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642865-iranians-set-trump-lego-effigy-on-fire/

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Crown Prince and Trump discuss US-Iran talks, maritime security

Snippet: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral relations and regional stability during a phone call, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-crown-prince-and-trump-discuss-us-iran-talks-maritime-security

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned amateur AI forecasts may be illegal

Snippet: Online ‘weather enthusiasts’ in China are posting typhoon predictions, prompting criticism from state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360171/typhoon-bavi-nears-chinese-bloggers-warned-amateur-ai-forecasts-may-be-illegal?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal

Snippet: Online ‘weather enthusiasts’ in China are posting typhoon predictions, prompting criticism from state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3360171/typhoon-bavi-nears-chinese-bloggers-warned-amateur-ai-forecasts-may-be-illegal

[2026-07-11 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: That's life: Derryn Hinch's most memorable media moments

Snippet: Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 9:56am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-11/derryn-hinch-greatest-hits-as-journalist-dies-aged-82/106903114

[2026-07-11 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta appeals jury verdict in social media addiction lawsuit

Snippet: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives for a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-verdict-appeal-social-media-addiction-f2fc62210b02f1945bfd416f5554dd5c

[2026-07-11 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Playwright Hideki Noda tests London with play on science and humanity

Snippet: Noda, center is at the photocall in Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. (photo by Takako Fujiu)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/playwright-hideki-noda-tests-london-with-play-on-science-and-humanity

[2026-07-11 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle

Snippet: Prince Harry played wheelchair rugby at an event promoting his Invictus Games

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78yp5j2e8eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-11 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Turkey Seeks Moscow Permission To Offload S-400s, Paving Way For US F-35 Deal

Snippet: In a move that could break a years-long defense procurement deadlock with Washington, Turkey is finalizing the sale of its Russian S-400 air defense systems to Gulf states, potentially clearing the way for Ankara to buy US F-35 fighter jets, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reports Friday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/turkey-seeks-moscow-permission-offload-s-400s-paving-way-us-f-35-deal

[2026-07-11 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colombia's outgoing environment minister warns of climate action setbacks

Snippet: Colombia’s Environmental Minister Irene Vélez Torres talks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Botanical Garden Jose Celestino Mutis in Bogota, Colombia, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-government-climate-policy-amazon-indigenous-fracking-b0f9bb12187d8a457c5880caa975b223

[2026-07-11 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Kim, Xi stress commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in messages marking treaty anniv.

Snippet: SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries in their messages marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty, Pyongyang's state media said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260711000600315

[2026-07-11 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-Obama press secretary fired after allegedly swiping credit cards from colleagues to fund kratom habit

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/10/us-news/ex-obama-press-sec-allegedly-stole-from-staff-for-kratom-habit/

[2026-07-11 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What inquiry revealed about social media giants and online 'Jew hatred'

Snippet: Topic:Royal Commissions

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-11/antisemitism-royal-commission-lift-lid-on-social-media-platforms/106897924

[2026-07-11 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lebanese state media says Israeli strike on south kills one

Snippet: An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person on Friday, Lebanese state media reported, the latest attack despite a truce in the war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanese-state-media-says-israeli-strike-south-kills-one

[2026-07-11 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Montgomery Lake Creek pitcher wins top honors on Texas 5A all-state softball team

Snippet: BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state softball team, distributed by The Associated Press:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-class-5a-all-state-softball-f4859baa349534f12ef749e6c0430737

[2026-07-11 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China anime festival shows Japan fandom undimmed by diplomatic chill

Snippet: Students cosplaying as "Demon Slayer" characters take a selfie at a Sony Group booth at Bilibili World in Shanghai. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment/china-anime-festival-shows-japan-fandom-undimmed-by-diplomatic-chill

[2026-07-11 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. takes over from S. Korea as chair of 'FORGE' critical minerals coalition

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The United States has assumed the chairmanship of a coalition for cooperation in critical mineral supply chains following South Korea's "successful" term as its chair, the State Department announced in a media note Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260711000500315

[2026-07-11 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MBy Maddison Connaughton

Snippet: Maddison Connaughton is an investigative reporter for Background Briefing. She has also worked at the ABC programs Four Corners and Media Watch.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/maddison-connaughton/102660754

[2026-07-11 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Durov Hauled In For Questioning Again In Paris, Telegram Blasts Case: 'Still No Evidence'

Snippet: As the high-stakes criminal investigation into Telegram nears its second year with no resolution in sight, French authorities have again summoned Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov for questioning. Durov spent around six hours being questioned at the Paris Judicial Tribunal on Wednesday, local media reported, citing law enforcement sources. He's allowed to travel internationally, and to live at his home in Dubai - though he's agreed specific judicial supervision rules, part of which is to periodically return to France when summoned.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/durov-hauled-questioning-again-paris-telegram-blasts-case-still-no-evidence

[2026-07-11 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Bardugo admits discussing alleged Shin Bet leaks to Channel 12 in private meeting with Zini

Snippet: Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo revealed that he asked Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Head David Zini to investigate leaks within the organization, despite not being a journalist but rather “a media personality,” on Friday on Galei Israel radio.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902129

[2026-07-11 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

Snippet: BEIJING — China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking the United States’ dominance in reusable rockets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/11/world/asia-oceania/china-successfully-tests-sea-based-rocket-booster-recovery-system/2382458

[2026-07-11 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Timely tip leads to arrest of wanted sexual offender

Snippet: CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — A public appeal and the offer of reward money issued by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) has led to the arrest of a wanted sexual offender, less than 24 hours after the police advisory was released on social media.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/11/regions/timely-tip-leads-to-arrest-of-wanted-sexual-offender/2382478

[2026-07-11 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel responds to viral PHOTO of tortured Palestinian

Snippet: Israel’s military has confirmed that a viral photo showing a semi-naked and blindfolded Palestinian man bound to an iron rod is authentic. The photo triggered an uproar on social media, with rights groups arguing that the image corroborates years of testimony on torture inside Israeli detention facilities in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642854-israel-responds-photo-palestinian-torture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-11 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Guinea Bissau: Military court returns main opposition leader to prison

Snippet: Local media in Guinea-Bissau are reporting that a military court placed the country’s main opposition leader in pre-trial detention on Friday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/10/guinea-bissau-military-court-returns-main-opposition-leader-to-prison/

[2026-07-11 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Journalist Richard Guilliatt resigns from Walkley awards board after critic wins reporting prize

Snippet: Exclusive: Resignation comes after abuse survivor said she was devastated her father, who was jailed for 48 years, was interviewed for the Shadow of Doubt podcast

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/11/shadow-of-doubt-podcast-journalist-richard-guilliatt-walkley-awards-ntwnfb

[2026-07-11 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal

Snippet: Two people have been injured in an Israeli drone strike on a pick-up truck in southern Lebanon, according to state-run media, the latest attack despite a United States-brokered framework agreement intended to pave the way for a phased Israeli withdrawal.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/10/israeli-drones-strike-lebanon-despite-us-brokered-framework-deal

[2026-07-11 00:09 UTC+10:00] [Drones] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Russian authorities ask residents to work from home as fuel crisis escalates

Snippet: Russia’s Siberian government officials are telling businesses to shift to remote work when possible and limit energy consumption, according to local media reports.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-authorities-people-work-from-home-fuel-crisis-escalates-ukraine-war/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-11 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany - report

Snippet: The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a major Volkswagen shareholder, blocked a proposed agreement between Volkswagen and Israeli defense company Rafael to manufacture Iron Dome components at a factory in Germany, according to German newspaper Bild.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-902126

[2026-07-10 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

Snippet: BEIJING — China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/10/world/china-takes-a-page-from-spacex-and-recaptures-the-first-stage-of-a-rocket-to-reuse-it/2382411

[2026-07-10 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Comcast has been eyeing acquisition of cable rival Charter — why it hasn’t pulled the trigger yet

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/10/media/comcast-eyeing-acquisition-of-cable-rival-charter/

[2026-07-10 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran: Israel will 'not be spared' in future attacks, Qatari negotiators in Iran to defuse tensions

Snippet: The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, stated on Friday that any attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met with retaliation, adding that "Israel will not be spared from the response," according to Iranian state media.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-902123

[2026-07-10 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds in recent years

Snippet: A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said early Friday. Several victims of the fire in Los Gallardos were found inside burnt-out vehicles, local media reported.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wildfires-europe-spain-turkey-bf4593aa20b4a8d8d6a113f4f8740728

[2026-07-10 21:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Creditors OK debt workout scheme for JoongAng Ilbo

Snippet: JoongAng Ilbo Co., a major South Korean newspaper publisher, has won approval for a creditor-led debt workout program, industry sources said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805381

[2026-07-10 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui

Snippet: Privacy commissioner says it has instructed a social media platform to remove clip of heated dispute inside ride-hailing vehicle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3360155/hong-kong-watchdog-orders-removal-viral-video-allegedly-involving-singer-david-lui?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-10 21:12 UTC+10:00] [ride-hailing apps] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong watchdog orders removal of viral video allegedly involving singer David Lui

Snippet: Privacy commissioner says it has instructed a social media platform to remove clip of heated dispute inside ride-hailing vehicle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3360155/hong-kong-watchdog-orders-removal-viral-video-allegedly-involving-singer-david-lui

[2026-07-10 21:06 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Pauline Hanson courts UK’s far-right – and builds a global brand – with ‘pseudo events’ and publicity stunts

Snippet: The One Nation leader is set to be interviewed by Tommy Robinson as part of a media strategy that seems designed to seek scandal – and reach millions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/10/how-pauline-hanson-courts-uks-far-right-builds-brand-with-pseudo-events-publicity-stunts-ntwnfb

[2026-07-10 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli and Egyptian military officials 'watched Argentina match together' during Cairo meeting

Snippet: Senior Israeli military officials met their Egyptian counterparts in Cairo this week for what Israeli media described as a "strategic dialogue" focused on regional developments, Gaza and broader security cooperation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-officials-meet-egyptian-counterparts-cairo

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

Source: CNBC

Title: The Tech Download: Teen social media bans miss a key part of the puzzle: AI chatbots

Snippet: This report is from this week's The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/tech-download-social-media-bans-ai-chatbots.html

[2026-07-10 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana extradites influencer "Abu Trica" to US over alleged $8m romance fraud scheme

Snippet: A well-known Ghanaian social media figure, Frederick Kumi, better known online as Abu Trica, has been sent to the United States to stand trial over accusations that he ran a large-scale romance scam targeting older Americans. He denies the charges.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/10/ghana-extradites-influencer-abu-trica-to-us-over-alleged-8m-romance-fraud-scheme/

[2026-07-10 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Algorithms] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU threatens Instagram, Facebook with fines if it doesn’t change addictive design

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The European Commission has told Meta to change the addictive design of its social media platforms Instagram and Facebook or risk fines for breaking the European Union's online child safety rules.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-orders-instagram-facebook-meta-change-addictive-design/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-10 18:38 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: White wine with ice, a meat pie and lots of love: Hinch’s last great lunch

Snippet: Media legend Derryn Hinch famously loved a long lunch.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/white-wine-with-ice-a-meat-pie-and-lots-of-love-hinch-s-last-great-lunch-20260710-p60ec6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-10 18:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: This thriller starring Shin Min-a opened soft. Now it's outdrawing 'Toy Story 5' in Korea

Snippet: 'The Eyes' hit 1 million admissions Thursday, powered by social media buzz and a distributor known for turning slow starts into hits

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10805313

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Week in wildlife: a froggy lunch, a surf-loving penguin and an ambitious treehopper

Snippet: View image in fullscreenDining off-menu … an eastern garter snake swallows a pickerel frog headfirst near a cottage in Ontario, Canada. Pickerel frogs secrete a toxic substance through their skin, making them unpalatable to most predators, but garter snakes are immune to the toxinsPhotograph: Christopher Drost/Shift digital/Zuma Press/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenProtected young wild goats roam among the rocky slopes of Tunceli in eastern Turkey.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/jul/10/week-in-wildlife-a-froggy-lunch-a-surf-loving-penguin-and-an-ambitious-treehopper

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

Source: AP News

Title: Asian stocks and US futures advance following gains on Wall St

Snippet: A member of media stands near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-market-iran-war-ai-oil-45e2da56e466900ff8def70ab931387d

[2026-07-10 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: About 43 million people attended Khamenei's week-long funeral, Iranian state media says

Snippet: Around 43 million people attended Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's nearly week-long funeral , Iranian state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/about-43-million-people-attended-khameneis-week-long-funeral-iranian

[2026-07-10 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports

Snippet: The police are investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security, the Times newspaper reports.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3eyq2np7qgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-10 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli strikes, demolitions continue in Lebanon

Snippet: State media reported that an Israeli drone targeted a truck early on Friday in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, resulting in the wounding of two people.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-strikes-demolitions-continue-lebanon

[2026-07-10 14:47 UTC+10:00] [social media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japanese city upends 30-year Muslim park prayer custom, straining multiculturalism

Snippet: The Ichikawa mayor’s decision to restrict the gathering sparks debate on multicultural coexistence in Japan amid discrimination concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3360072/japanese-city-upends-30-year-muslim-park-prayer-custom-straining-multiculturalism

[2026-07-10 14:45 UTC+10:00] [social media influencers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: These Asian-owned LA restaurants paid influencers to promote them. They failed to deliver

Snippet: Los Angeles restaurants that fed and paid for posts are being left with a bad taste, highlighting the pitfalls of an industry with few rules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3359940/these-asian-owned-la-restaurants-paid-influencers-promote-them-they-failed-deliver