[2026-07-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

Snippet: Iranian state media report explosions in several locations hours after Donald Trump threatened further military action at Nato summit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/08/us-iran-strikes-trump-nato-summit-live-updates

[2026-07-09 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Racist commentary called out in World Cup coverage

Snippet: Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 6:07am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/world-cup-racist-commentary-media-coverage/106895166

[2026-07-09 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gaza’s World Cup screenings – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPalestinians watch the World Cup match between Egypt and Iran among the widespread destruction caused by Israel’s continuing war in GazaPhotograph: Mohammed M Skaik/Jna Press/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenFootball fans supporting Egypt gather for the Argentina-Egypt game shown on a giant outdoor screen in Gaza CityPhotograph: Mohammed M Skaik/Jna Press/Nexpher/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenThe gathering reflects a passion for football among Gaza’s inhabitants, and their efforts to maintain moments of joy and normalcy despite the

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/jul/08/gazas-world-cup-screenings-in-pictures

[2026-07-09 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace on SC petition vs. Escudero: 'What are they afraid of?'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday questioned the motive of the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on their filing a petition before the Supreme Court to halt the impeachment trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/palace-on-sc-petition-vs-escudero-what-are-they-afraid-of/2381180

[2026-07-09 05:10 UTC+10:00] [2026 FIFA World Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: EU lawmakers press football chiefs for action on Trump-Infantino red card controversy

Snippet: Seventy-two members of the European Parliament on Wednesday demanded an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted the red-card suspension of star U.S. striker Folarin Balogun following a call from Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-lawmakers-press-football-chiefs-for-action-on-donald-trump-gianni-infantino-red-card-controversy-folarin-balogun/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The right-wing media is carrying the Liberal Party to its death

Snippet: July 9, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-right-wing-media-is-carrying-the-liberal-party-to-its-death-20260708-p60dje.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Not a misquote, not a backdown: Top lawyer accuses Allan of ‘unacceptable’ verballing

Snippet: A top corruption-busting lawyer has told Premier Jacinta Allan she is deliberately misrepresenting his words in her parliamentary and media statements falsely claiming he had abandoned his estimate that Labor-enabled misconduct led to multibillion-dollar cost blowouts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/not-a-misquote-not-a-backdown-top-lawyer-accuses-allan-of-unacceptable-verballing-20260708-p60do6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-09 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing claps back at Jomboy Media: ‘Least of my worries’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/sports/dodgers-dalton-rushing-claps-back-at-jomboy-media/

[2026-07-09 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Keith Hernandez bummed about family line getting ‘burned down’ in wild Mets broadcast scene

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/sports/keith-hernandez-bummed-about-family-line-getting-burned-down-during-mets-broadcast/

[2026-07-09 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DFA seeks probe of the harassment of Palace Press Officer Castro in Canada

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sought a probe into the reported harassment of Palace Press Officer Claire Castro by some Filipinos during the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Vancouver, Canada last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/dfa-seeks-probe-of-the-harassment-of-palace-press-officer-castro-in-canada/2381150

[2026-07-09 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bari Weiss sidelines veteran ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent on Nigel Farage story: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/media/bari-weiss-sidelines-veteran-60-minutes-correspondent-on-nigel-farage-story-report/

[2026-07-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Social media users consume over 150 hours of ‘oddly satisfying’ videos a year — and admit to a revolting habit: survey

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/08/lifestyle/social-media-users-consume-over-150-hours-of-oddly-satisfying-videos-a-year-and-admit-to-a-revolting-habit-survey/

[2026-07-09 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Margaret Qualley quietly wipes traces of husband Jack Antonoff from social media as split rumors swirl

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/08/celebrity-news/margaret-qualley-wipes-traces-of-husband-jack-antonoff-from-social-media-as-split-rumors-swirl/

[2026-07-09 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches

Snippet: A Canadian flag is seen on a FIFA soccer ball during a World Cup soccer training session in Toronto, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-2026-fifa-ball-adidas-trionda-6588458d0f16881d835f00befc1312fa

[2026-07-09 01:18 UTC+10:00] [Washington Post] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US judge throws out Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post

Snippet: Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to the porn industry helped fund Trump’s media operation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/08/trump-washington-post-defamation-lawsuit

[2026-07-09 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz, hit 'twice the number of targets' as US - report

Snippet: Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, according to state broadcaster Press TV on Wednesday, citing an unknown Iranian source.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901896

[2026-07-09 01:17 UTC+10:00] [social media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use

Snippet: In promotional video, actor Kent Cheng uses catchphrase from his role as ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in 2012 drama

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/article/3359892/hong-kong-rail-operator-taps-star-power-promote-safer-escalator-use

[2026-07-09 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US states seek $1.4 trillion from Meta

Snippet: Meta could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties after four US states accused the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users, media have reported, citing court documents. The potential fines are nearly equal to the company’s current market value of around $1.5 trillion.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642733-meta-us-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-09 00:23 UTC+10:00] [Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups

Snippet: Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod has been widely shared on social media

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/photo-palestinian-prisoner-corroborates-israeli-torture-claims

[2026-07-08 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump warns US will 'probably strike Iran' on Wednesday night, following recent attacks

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would "probably hit Iran tonight" during a press conference following the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901872

[2026-07-08 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Zelensky In Ankara Still Insistent On Ukraine Joining NATO: 'Alliance For The Future'

Snippet: President Volodymyr Zelensky is in full court press mode while being present in Ankara for the annual NATO summit, amid Western leaders including President Trump. He has predictably renewed his argument for Ukraine to join the North Atlantic alliance, while also touting some momentum on the battlefield as Russia comes under repeat long-range drone attacks.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/zelensky-ankara-still-insistent-ukraine-joining-nato-alliance-future

[2026-07-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Palace: Filipinos want Duterte to answer impeachment allegations than rely on legal technicalities

Snippet: Filipinos are expecting Vice President Sara Duterte to directly answer the allegations against her rather than rely on legal technicalities, Malacañang said on July 8, 2026, following her appearance at the Senate ahead of the opening of her impeachment trial. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged that Duterte's legal team may have its own strategy, but said the public would rather hear the vice president personally refute the accusations against her.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/videos/watch-palace-filipinos-want-duterte-to-answer-impeachment-allegations-than-rely-on-legal-technicalities/2380787

[2026-07-08 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Palace: Millions of votes do not protect Duterte from impeachment trial

Snippet: The number of votes received by Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2022 national elections does not shield her from the impeachable offenses she allegedly committed, Malacañang said on July 8, 2026. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement after Duterte's defense team argued that the impeachment proceedings against the vice president seek to overturn the mandate of more than 32 million voters who supported her in the 2022 elections.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/videos/watch-palace-millions-of-votes-do-not-protect-duterte-from-impeachment-trial/2380780

[2026-07-08 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos orders full govt response to 'Inday'

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders a full government response to ensure the country’s preparedness for the possible impact of Super Typhoon "Inday," Malacañang said on July 8, 2026. In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that Marcos was monitoring the situation as Inday entered the country. She also said all concerned government agencies have mobilized their personnel in response to the typhoon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/videos/watch-marcos-orders-full-govt-response-to-inday/2380679

[2026-07-08 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Prosecution to present witness to testify on alleged ‘hitman’

Snippet: The prosecution has confirmed to the Senate impeachment court that a witness will testify on the alleged "hitman." This hitman was allegedly hired by Vice President Sara Duterte. Duterte allegedly threatened the President, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez during an online press briefing in November 2024.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/videos/breaking-prosecution-to-present-witness-to-testify-on-alleged-hitman/2380678

[2026-07-08 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: No victory yet in impeachment trial, says prosecution

Snippet: The prosecution team of the House of Representatives says there is no victory to be claimed yet in the Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stressing that they are only pleased to present evidence, House legal spokesman and private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. told reporters at the prosecution's press briefing at the Senate on July 8, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/videos/watch-no-victory-yet-in-impeachment-trial-says-prosecution/2380677

[2026-07-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "They're Scum": Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Is Over, Sending Oil Higher

Snippet: Brent crude futures jumped more than 6% in London after President Trump told reporters at a press conference in Ankara that the tentative ceasefire with Iran is over.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/theyre-scum-trump-says-us-iran-ceasefire-over-sending-oil-higher

[2026-07-08 21:04 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte trial: Behind the scenes, prosecution doubles down on media interviews

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/sara-duterte-trial-behind-scenes-prosecution-doubles-down-media-interviews/

[2026-07-08 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Netflix strikes deals in short-form video push

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix is pushing deeper into the short-form video territory dominated by TikTok and YouTube, striking licensing deals with a slate of major US media publishers to carry bite-sized content on its platform.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/business/foreign-business/netflix-strikes-deals-in-short-form-video-push/2380633

[2026-07-08 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US Jews view Mamdani more favorably than Netanyahu, 7% say Hamas massacre justified - poll

Snippet: American Jews view NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani more favorably than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-901839

[2026-07-08 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: ‘Donald Trump is within our reach’: Iranian hardliners demand attack on president at NATO summit

Snippet: Hardline Iranian lawmakers have urged the Islamic regime to assassinate US President Donald Trump during his visit to Turkey for the NATO summit, according to social media posts by regime officials and Iranian media reports.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901841

[2026-07-08 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: With healthy Coach Prime, Colorado players say turnaround is on them

Snippet: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders directs safety Ben Finneseth (28) during the first half of an NCAA spring college football game, on April 27, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/big-12-media-days-colorado-deion-sanders-5059ec0ab5230d8f4f9a59b590e4e238

[2026-07-08 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Israeli strike kills Gaza aid director behind World Cup screenings | The National

Snippet: The Israeli military has killed an official of the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza who had organised World Cup watch parties for residents in the war-torn strip, Palestinian media reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/08/israeli-strike-kills-gaza-aid-director-behind-world-cup-screenings/

[2026-07-08 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza

Snippet: Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gaza-world-cup-strike-egypt-israel-8fae6d465136e7f1a7d1bb03e805c0a0

[2026-07-08 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Masked vandal smashes Haaretz entrance in Tel Aviv days after similar attack on Channel 12

Snippet: The main entrance to Haaretz's Tel Aviv office was smashed by a masked vandal on Wednesday morning, the newspaper confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901832

[2026-07-08 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Snippet: Active users score higher on loneliness scale but perceive lower isolation, prompting calls for updated health guidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3359845/gen-z-underestimates-impact-social-media-loneliness-hong-kong-poll-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 18:58 UTC+10:00] [Phoebe Chan Hoi-man] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Snippet: Active users score higher on loneliness scale but perceive lower isolation, prompting calls for updated health guidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3359845/gen-z-underestimates-impact-social-media-loneliness-hong-kong-poll-finds

[2026-07-08 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ateez's Yunho ended long-term relationship: report

Snippet: Ateez member Yunho has ended his long-term relationship with a non-celebrity partner, according to a local media report Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802782

[2026-07-08 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds of snakes escape breeding farm in China amid historic rainfall | South China Morning Post

Snippet: A village official told local media that most of the snakes were not venomous and a team had been organised to capture them using fish nets and stun guns.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3359841/hundreds-snakes-escape-breeding-farm-china-amid-historic-rainfall

[2026-07-08 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Masked assailant smashes Haaretz office entrance, newspaper says

Snippet: Haaretz said security camera footage shows the masked assailant putting his arm through a metal security gate a short distance from the entrance of the newspaper's Tel Aviv office and throwing a brick at the glass door.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/masked-assailant-smashes-haaretz-office-entrance-newspaper-says

[2026-07-08 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 8 platform operators subject to new Network Act revision

Snippet: SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog designated eight platform operators Wednesday as subject to new responsibilities to prevent the spread of false or manipulated information, under a revision to the Network Act.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708011100320

[2026-07-08 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Has Harry's war with the press finally run out of road?

Snippet: Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is currently visiting the UK

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrq1kr6q5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-08 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Broken massage chairs on Dokdo spur LG response

Snippet: A social media post claiming that two LG massage chairs used by the Dokdo Security Police could not be repaired due to the islet’s remote location went viral this week, prompting the company to offer free after-sales service.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802635

[2026-07-08 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Southport Inquiry to examine role of social media

Snippet: The knife attack took place on Hart Street in Southport

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c23y52le1jeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-08 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kuwait slams 'repeated' Iranian attacks on its soil

Snippet: Kuwait has condemned Iran's strikes on its territory as a "blatant violation of the country's sovereignty", state media quoted the foreign ministry as saying.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kuwait-slams-repeated-iranian-attacks-its-soil

[2026-07-08 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

Snippet: Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c982vm2jzl1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: British investment follows a familiar pattern with ITV and easyJet buyouts | The National

Snippet: There was hope and disquiet across Westminster, UK media and social media this week, when ITV and Sky TV owner, Comcast, announced they had reached a £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion) deal.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/08/itv-sky-deal-sums-up-the-short-termism-holding-back-british-investment/

[2026-07-08 14:58 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ministers address the media following Telstra outage

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/ministers-address-the-media-following-telstra-outage-20260708-p60dp9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FIFA probes alleged racist abuse targeting IShowSpeed at World Cup

Snippet: FIFA has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting social media influencer IShowSpeed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10802278

[2026-07-08 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalists' groups raise concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/08/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-law-targeting-fake-news-takes-effect-as-journalists-groups-raise-concerns/2380460