[2026-05-22 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Media shut out of court during bid to block release of corruption report

Snippet: Fri 22 May 2026 at 1:04pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/vic-secrecy-surrounds-party-trying-to-block/106711104

[2026-05-22 12:55 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: AFR editor blames ‘reporter oversight’ for failure to disclose travel payment for energy conference | Weekly Beast

Snippet: Columnist Jennifer Hewett took part in and wrote about conference that she attended courtesy of oil and gas lobby. Plus: Kim Williams v Chris Kenny

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/22/afr-editor-failure-to-disclose-travel-payment-for-energy-conference-ntwnfb

[2026-05-22 12:36 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Man charged with threats to kill after Bourke Street warning

Snippet: A 31-year-old homeless man allegedly armed with a knife has been charged with threatening to kill after calling a media outlet and issuing a threat about an incident he alleged would take place in Bourke Street in Melbourne CBD.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/man-charged-with-threats-to-kill-after-bourke-street-warning-20260522-p5zzo7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Provincia de Alberta planea una votación pública sobre referéndum vinculante para salir de Canadá

Snippet: El primer ministro de Canadá, Mark Carney, se reúne con la premier de la provincia de Alberta, Danielle Smith, en su oficina, el viernes 8 de mayo de 2026, en Ottawa. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, Archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-alberta-referendum-carney-24235d49014ea088cc2d848430688027

[2026-05-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Liberal party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tim Wilson on the Liberals’ economic vision - podcast

Snippet: In his biggest address so far, shadow treasurer Tim Wilson described the federal budget as an ‘economic earthquake’ at the National Press Club this week.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/may/22/tim-wilson-liberal-party-economic-vision-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-05-22 11:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Media locked out of mystery challenge to Andrews-era corruption report

Snippet: A mystery party has launched Supreme Court action to stop IBAC from publishing a report into corruption allegations centred on dealings between former premier Daniel Andrews and union boss Peter Marshall.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/media-locked-out-of-mystery-challenge-to-andrews-era-corruption-report-20260522-p5zzrl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alberta province plans a preliminary vote on leaving Canada

Snippet: Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, meets with Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith at his office in Ottawa on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-alberta-referendum-smith-3169b3d9fefac0c62ebedcbdb2ff876c

[2026-05-22 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fake social media accounts are mysteriously boosting Becerra’s campaign, report claims

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/fake-social-media-accounts-are-mysteriously-boosting-becerras-campaign-report-claims/

[2026-05-22 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16s

Snippet: Children should be blocked from accessing social, AI and gaming apps which do not disable "high-risk" features such as private messaging, UK police chiefs have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gv0qg2levo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-22 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Queensland premier learned of minister's AFP referral through media

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/premier-response-tim-mander-crisafulli/106709768

[2026-05-22 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What is 'pink slime' journalism and has it infiltrated Australian media?

Snippet: Fri 22 May 2026 at 8:29am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/pink-slime-journalism-regional-australia-ai/106639600

[2026-05-22 08:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Pauline Hanson caught swearing as aide tells reporter to 'shut up'

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/pauline-hanson-swears-as-staffer-tells-journalist-to-shut-up/207f5f1e-7735-4ffd-a87c-10e622d61f46

[2026-05-22 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Mladenov urges UN to press Hamas on Gaza road map and Israel to honour ceasefire | The National

Snippet: Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, on Thursday urged the Security Council to press Hamas into accepting a proposal for the postwar transition and called on Israel to honour its ceasefire commitments.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/21/gaza-roadmap-15-points-israel/

[2026-05-22 07:43 UTC+10:00] [Meta] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta settles major social media addiction lawsuit with school district

Snippet: Kentucky is one of about 1,200 school districts across the US that have each sued Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/21/meta-social-media-addiction-kentucky-schools

[2026-05-22 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meta settles social media harms case brought by Kentucky school district

Snippet: A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/meta-school-lawsuit-settlement-tiktok-snap-b20cdfe88dbcb55fb14808fe7f9c7372

[2026-05-22 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Merz proposes limited EU status for Ukraine – media

Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a limited “interim” status within the EU as a way to deal with its accession ambitions, according to media reports on Thursday that cited a letter by Merz to bloc leaders. Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly demanded full membership by the end of 2027.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640354-merz-limited-status-ukraine-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-22 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ashton Jeanty’s Year 2 Raiders test to come behind new offensive line

Snippet: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) speaks to media during the NFL football team’s practice Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jeanty-raiders-kubiak-washington-e8aa43c376bda83f3f89b95fcbbef3c2

[2026-05-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [US elections 2024] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What’s in the Democrats’ 2024 election autopsy report, and what’s left out?

Snippet: Report contains damning findings concerning spending, media strategy and organizing failures that led to defeat

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/democrats-2024-election-autopsy-report-key-takeaways

[2026-05-22 05:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Melbourne man arrested over threat to media

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/melbourne-man-arrested-over-threat-to-media-20260522-p5zznx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UN Security Council is urged to press Hamas to disarm

Snippet: United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov, attends a press conference at the (UNSCO) offices in Gaza City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-gaza-board-peace-hamas-2d4c4a8e57aa6bbfa07a25c6cb4bbd23

[2026-05-22 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Lewis Hamilton says he's staying in F1 despite people 'trying to retire me'

Snippet: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton arrives at the track for the the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Montreal.. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lewis-hamilton-retirement-f1-arsenal-510a89dce3362d4f2592c3418ada1493

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Meta settles bellwether social media addiction case with Kentucky school district

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/business/meta-settles-bellwether-social-media-addiction-case-with-kentucky-school-district/

[2026-05-22 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends at a press conference at the US Embassy in Rome, Friday, May 8, 2026. (Stefano Rellandini/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-cuba-castro-intervention-a7a470404229ce2cf89b10501e8692b7

[2026-05-22 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Don Lemon trashes ex-boss ahead of Colbert’s last show: ‘Spectacular’ example ‘of a white man failing up’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/media/don-lemon-trashes-ex-boss-ahead-of-colberts-last-show-spectacular-example-of-a-white-man-failing-up/

[2026-05-22 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff among tennis stars set to protest money issues at French Open

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/sports/tennis-stars-media-protest-over-money-to-come-to-head-at-french-open/

[2026-05-22 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Jimmy Kimmel’s slammed over desperate plea for viewers to boycott CBS: ‘Fire this a—hole’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/media/jimmy-kimmels-slammed-over-desperate-plea-for-viewers-to-boycott-cbs/

[2026-05-22 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Howard Fendrich, award-winning AP national writer, dies at 55

Snippet: Associated Press sports writer Howard Fendrich is shown in this undated file photo. (AP Photo/File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/howard-fendrich-obituary-ap-sports-writer-tennis-30ea6a1f7fc981d47b59ecb885ff3509

[2026-05-22 03:22 UTC+10:00] [Channel 4] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations

Snippet: Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbands

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/may/21/tui-ends-sponsorship-of-married-at-first-sight-after-sexual-misconduct-allegations

[2026-05-22 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: ‘Sick of the purity politics’: Why Ana Kasparian is ready to work with the right on Israel

Snippet: "The left loves to lose. They can't get enough of it." Ana Kasparian has been an influential and prominent voice in US independent media for nearly two decades. The co-host and executive producer of The Young Turks speaks with Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk to make the case for a left-right coalition on Israel, and why she believes the establishment of both parties has failed the American people.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/video/sick-purity-politics-why-ana-kasparian-ready-work-right-israel-real-talk

[2026-05-22 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Análisis sobre derrota electoral pide a demócratas dar más atención a votantes de medio oeste y sur

Snippet: El presidente del Comité Nacional Demócrata Ken Martin durante una entrevista con The Associated Press en la sede del Comité en Washington, el 12 de enero del 2026. (AP foto/Allison Robbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-democratas-analisis-estudio-harris-biden-elecciones-votantes-fea1f8ff81a06c09d3769c0e43d6f647

[2026-05-22 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Arteta chose to barbecue rather than watch the title-clinching match

Snippet: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta smiles during a press conference in London, Thursday May 21, 2026. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mikel-arteta-arsenal-barbecue-bbq-c3862f11a517f696ab33612ab7bfcd54

[2026-05-22 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Postpones Planned Surcharges on Mobile VPN Traffic Until Later This Year, Reports Say

Snippet: The Russian government has pushed back plans to introduce fees for mobile internet customers who use virtual private networks, or VPNs, Russian media reported Thursday, citing telecoms industry sources familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/05/21/russia-postpones-planned-surcharges-on-mobile-vpn-traffic-until-later-this-year-reports-say-a92816

[2026-05-22 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy

Snippet: Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at DNC headquarters, Jan. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-committee-autopsy-2024-ken-martin-a4f67256b4c56ba076aece23c22728ad

[2026-05-22 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Detransitioner wins settlement after lawsuit against therapists following double mastectomy: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/media/detransitioner-wins-settlement-after-suing-providers-following-double-mastectomy/

[2026-05-22 00:18 UTC+10:00] [Associated Press] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Young Indians protest through parody ‘cockroach’ party

Snippet: The Cockroach Janta Party echoes a broader trend across South Asia, where youths have played a central role in anti-government movements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3354417/young-indians-protest-through-parody-cockroach-party

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

Source: RT News

Title: Starmer’s party is dying, and hallucinating mad political gambits in its death throes

Snippet: By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640332-starmer-party-mad-gambit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: RT News

Title: Starmer’s party is dying, and hallucinating mad political gambits in its death throes

Snippet: By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640332-starmer-party-mad-gambit/

[2026-05-21 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Denmark to autopsy 'Timmy' the whale

Snippet: COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Scientists will conduct an autopsy on "Timmy", the humpback whale whose ordeal to return to the open seas captured Germany's hearts and sparked a media frenzy, Denmark's environmental protection agency said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/world/denmark-to-autopsy-timmy-the-whale/2349296

[2026-05-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia holds drills by its nuclear forces, joined by Belarus

Snippet: In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, May 21, 2026, A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is seen during drills of Russia’s nuclear forces in Belarus. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-nuclear-drill-belarus-ukraine-cce4ba1be04956f7a91222a24c61a819

[2026-05-21 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pauline Hanson caught swearing as staffer says 'shut up' to journalist

Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 10:11pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/pauline-hanson-one-nation-staffer-clashes-with-media/106708850

[2026-05-21 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian press review: State TV airs weapons training

Snippet: Iranian state television has begun broadcasting weapons training programmes, including lessons on how to use rifles and machine guns, marking a shift in the type of content aired by the country’s public broadcaster.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iranian-press-review-state-tv-airs-weapons-training

[2026-05-21 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iranian press review: State TV airs weapons training

Snippet: Iranian state television has begun broadcasting weapons training programmes, including lessons on how to use rifles and machine guns, marking a shift in the type of content aired by the country’s public broadcaster.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-press-review-state-tv-airs-weapons-training

[2026-05-21 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: After a decade in power, Patrice Talon leaves a divided legacy in Benin

Snippet: After a decade at the helm of Benin, President Patrice Talon is preparing to hand over power this Sunday, 24 May 2026. As farewells and stock-taking begin in the capital, the outgoing leader chaired his final cabinet meeting on Wednesday, while government spokesman Wilfried Houngbédji faced journalists for one last press conference — touching on sacked radio staff, a defiant defence of Talon’s political record, and a refusal to call imprisoned opponents “political prisoners.”

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/21/after-a-decade-in-power-patrice-talon-leaves-a-divided-legacy-in-benin/

[2026-05-21 20:16 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan caught in the U.S.-China geoeconomic crossfire

Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump insists “nothing’s changed” in Washington’s policy toward Taiwan. But as Jesse Johnson reported in this newspaper, America’s commander in chief recently questioned whether U.S. forces should “travel 9,500 miles to fight a war” and described a $14 billion arms package for Taipei as “a very good negotiating chip” in dealings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — remarks that underscore a widening gap between official policy and strategic reality.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/21/japan/japan-in-us-china-crossfire/

[2026-05-21 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Paris opens probe into childcare sexual abuse allegations – media

Snippet: Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire has launched a special inquiry into the city’s childcare system amid a growing scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse against children as young as three, French media has reported.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640324-paris-probe-childcare-abuse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-21 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Paris probes mass childcare sexual abuse – media

Snippet: Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire has launched a special inquiry into the city’s childcare system amid a growing scandal involving allegations of sexual abuse against children as young as three, French media reports.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640324-paris-probe-childcare-abuse/

[2026-05-21 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU predicts higher inflation due to energy shock from Iran war

Snippet: FILE -The Euro currency symbol is seen prior to a press conference after an ECB’s governing council meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-economy-growth-outlook-inflation-4b1eb908b7399c75a7ec8a02a0d3481c

[2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vancouver has a lot more than just soccer to offer fans during the World Cup

Snippet: The FIFA logo is displayed on a World Cup countdown timer outside BC Place stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-vancouver-213e2b344d67c56ed6956a039dd1bb15

[2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Vancouver ofrece mucho más que fútbol a los aficionados durante el Mundial

Snippet: Personal del estadio BC Place prepara el césped temporal para un partido de fútbol el viernes 26 de julio de 2024 (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mundial-vancouver-2026-ciudades-canada-c04371f06fa2e9ae4882b314ff40abba

[2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Free rides and fully funded schools: Labor members press for policy changes

Snippet: Victorian Labor members will press the Allan government to permanently waive public transport fares, fully fund public schools and scrap council rate caps at the party’s final state conference before moving into election mode.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/free-rides-and-fully-funded-schools-labor-members-press-for-policy-changes-20260521-p5zze5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed