[2026-08-18 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Fox Sports will broadcast 35 women's volleyball matches, including 8 on Fox

Snippet: Nebraska’s Andi Jackson (15) gets a kill in the fourth set during an NCAA college volleyball match against Utah Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Dekker, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-womens-volleyball-fox-texas-nebraska-dfdfeed99c8557e9ff39198f25c90ab9

[2026-08-18 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'

Snippet: A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail, an AFP journalist saw.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/mali-jails-government-critic-for-discrediting-state/

[2026-08-18 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: College Football Playoff: Ohio State, Oregon would be the top seeds based on preseason AP Top 25

Snippet: Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy speaks at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media days, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ap-poll-bracket-watch-8a858fab58160ca541b8203d58a4d111

[2026-08-18 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans

Snippet: A Labour MP has been suspended from the party after a newspaper report questioned whether he had tried to avoid repaying a government Covid loan.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y34gm7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-18 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The AP Top 25

Snippet: The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press (college football) poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fbc-t25-ap-top-25-bd2413a0e5694f53a5d59b0d511fbc34

[2026-08-18 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: New California law could change how kids consume social media forever

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/new-california-law-could-change-how-kids-consume-social-media-forever/

[2026-08-18 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prosecution to press on with VP Duterte impeachment trial — Barbers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House prosecution team on Monday insisted they have no knowledge of any talks for a “trade-off” involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation that will pave the way for her to run in the 2028 elections.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/news/prosecution-to-press-on-with-vp-duterte-impeachment-trial-barbers/2407043

[2026-08-18 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Kushner meets Netanyahu to break Gaza Board of Peace deadlock | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, Israeli media reported, a day after meeting Hamas leaders and mediators in Egypt, in an attempt to move forward a new proposal from the US-led Board of Peace for Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/kushner-meets-netanyahu-to-break-gaza-board-of-peace-deadlock/

[2026-08-18 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Detroit TV anchor caught on video calling her boss a ‘bitch’ in profanity-laced newsroom blowup

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/detroit-tv-anchor-calls-boss-a-bitch-in-newsroom-blowup-video/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Aspiring TV anchor lands gig after applying to 223 different jobs: ‘Glory to God!’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/newly-hired-tv-anchor-lands-gig-after-applying-to-223-different-jobs-glory-to-god/

[2026-08-17 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison

Snippet: A judge in the Pskov region has sentenced veteran opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian military, Russian media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/17/judge-sentences-lev-shlosberg-to-11-years-in-prison-a93516

[2026-08-17 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Judge Sentences Lev Shlosberg to 11 Years in Prison for Anti-War Statements

Snippet: A judge in the Pskov region has sentenced veteran opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years and one month in prison for “discrediting” and spreading “fake news” about the Russian military, Russian media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/17/judge-sentences-lev-shlosberg-to-11-years-in-prison-for-anti-war-statements-a93516

[2026-08-17 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform

Snippet: Viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley during daytime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364329/2-hygiene-officers-under-investigation-smoking-public-while-uniform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 23:20 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform

Snippet: Viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley during daytime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364329/2-hygiene-officers-under-investigation-smoking-public-while-uniform

[2026-08-17 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Syrian army soldiers filmed chanting death threats against Jews in Damascus

Snippet: Syrian army soldiers chanted threats against Jews outside the historic Damascus Citadel on Saturday, according to Arab media reports and footage published on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905781

[2026-08-17 23:16 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover

Snippet: Social media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio, posing for the famous image

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/17/beatles-film-recreates-iconic-abbey-road-album-cover-sam-mendes

[2026-08-17 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: EU Plans Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Against Russia, Kallas Says

Snippet: The European Union plans to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, told the German newspaper Die Welt.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/17/eu-plans-most-far-reaching-sanctions-against-russia-kallas-says-a93515

[2026-08-17 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with Trump official impostor

Snippet: Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media after chairing a COBR meeting at Downing Street on the UK’s ongoing response to extreme heat, wildfires and drought in London, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/british-prime-minister-burnham-white-house-impostor-223ca00d267768dfaa5315aa2f46c193

[2026-08-17 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Fake news probe

Snippet: Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro slammed those behind a photo that circulated online claiming that Malacañang suspended work and face-to-face classes on Monday. She said that concerned agencies are investigating the source of the post.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/videos/watch-fake-news-probe/2406737

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Mexico’s attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta

Snippet: Exclusive: Raúl Torrez is drafting two bills with state lawmakers to bolster consumer protections and child safety online, building on state’s landmark case against Meta

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/17/raul-torrez-new-mexico-meta-social-media-safety-laws

[2026-08-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Myanmar’s Military Leader Heads to Russia for Official Visit

Snippet: Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing left for Russia on Monday for his first official visit to the country since he assumed the presidency in April, state media reported.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/08/17/myanmars-military-leader-heads-to-russia-for-official-visit-a93512

[2026-08-17 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: USS Lincoln crisis: How it compares to past aircraft carrier deployments

Snippet: The nearly nine-month extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East has triggered a mental health crisis among the crew so intense that some sailors have tried to jump overboard, according to some US media reports.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/17/uss-lincoln-crisis-how-it-compares-to-past-aircraft-carrier-deployments

[2026-08-17 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Egypt erupts in fury over Ethiopia's plans for three more Nile dams | The National

Snippet: Egypt has erupted in fury over Ethiopia's declared plans to build three more Nile dams, with official media in Cairo strongly suggesting military action could not be ruled out.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/egypt-erupts-in-fury-over-ethiopias-plans-for-three-more-nile-dams/

[2026-08-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump’s 2024 grocery photo op now haunts Republicans in the midterms

Snippet: Bedminster: Two years after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump staged a New Jersey press conference flanked by grocery staples to spotlight inflation under Democrats, food prices are still rising despite his pledge to bring them down. The gap between promise and reality now looms as a vulnerability for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-s-2024-grocery-photo-op-now-haunts-republicans-in-the-midterms-20260817-p60oye.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Why a top-two finish by the NZ Warriors could cost NRL $3m

Snippet: The New Zealand Warriors will resist any move to make them play finals at Auckland’s Eden Park rather than their home ground, Go Media Stadium – a stance that could cost the NRL up to $3 million in gate takings.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/why-a-top-two-finish-by-the-nz-warriors-could-cost-nrl-3m-20260817-p60ozm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for Russia to expand energy and economic ties

Snippet: Myanmar junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing left for Russia on Monday for his first official visit to the country since he assumed the presidency in April, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905739

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Ego Trip by Kimon de Greef review – a bizarre tale of psychedelic toads and hair-raising treatments

Snippet: A journalist investigates the unsettling world of a charismatic shaman and the people who trusted him

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/17/the-ego-trip-by-kimon-de-greef-review-a-bizarre-tale-of-psychedelic-toads-and-hair-raising-treatments

[2026-08-17 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?

Snippet: The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/17/who-is-hasan-piker-and-why-are-some-conservatives-outraged-about-his-return-to-the-abc

[2026-08-17 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iranian parliament approves bill criminalising interviews with US and Israeli media | The National

Snippet: Iran's parliament has approved in principle a bill that would make it illegal to conduct interviews and have any other communications with US and Israeli-owned and financed news outlets, Iranian media reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/17/iranian-parliament-approves-bill-criminalising-interviews-with-us-and-israeli-media/

[2026-08-17 17:10 UTC+10:00] [Guardian Australia press office] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rebecca Costello to depart as managing director of Guardian Australia

Snippet: Guardian Australia announces Costello will depart on 18 September following a significant period of development and growth for the Australian business

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-australia-press-office/2026/aug/17/rebecca-costello-to-depart-as-managing-director-of-guardian-australia

[2026-08-17 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Afternoon Update: Senate hears social media ban report could contain AI hallucinations, Hayden Panettiere dies, and ‘ugly dogs’

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/afternoon-update-monday-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears

Snippet: Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border. The demonstration came after fresh calls on social media for mass crossings into Ceuta, raising fears of another surge.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/protests-erupt-in-ceuta-over-border-security-and-migration-fears/

[2026-08-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hayden Panettiere – a life in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBorn in 1989, Panettiere was a child star who began acting at just 11 months old, appearing in a toy commercial. She made her big screen debut as the voice of Dot in A Bug’s Life, aged just nine. Here, Panettiere attends the premiere of A Bug’s Life at the El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood in 1998.Photograph: ZUMA Press, Inc./AlamyShareView image in fullscreenPanettiere played the younger version of Hilary Swank’s Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy in 2001’s The Affair of

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/gallery/2026/aug/17/hayden-panettiere-death-star-tv-movies-nashville-heroes-scream

[2026-08-17 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: EU planning to expand sanctions against Russia, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says

Snippet: The European Union intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a German newspaper.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905730

[2026-08-17 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Australian Broadcasting Corporation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ABC removes content from three more stories by sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal

Snippet: National broadcaster says it has identified ‘three further stories of concern’ contributed by former bikie turned journalist

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/aug/17/abc-removes-more-episodes-sacked-reporter-mahmood-fazal-four-corners-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ongoing Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon, two injured in Bint Jbeil

Snippet: An Israeli attack targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of al-Qantara, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ongoing-israeli-attacks-across-southern-lebanon-two-injured-bint-jbeil

[2026-08-17 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Detroit news anchor can’t keep it together over co-host’s unintentionally risqué question

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/detroit-news-anchor-cracks-up-over-co-hosts-risque-question/

[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 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How much longer should Australia wait for the social media ban to work?

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/teen-social-media-ban-efficacy-sharks-tech-companies/107044990

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Escudero pushes for ad ban on online gambling on all media platforms

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Escudero is pushing for a nationwide ban on gambling advertisements across all media platforms to curb addiction and protect vulnerable Filipinos.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/news/escudero-pushes-for-ad-ban-on-online-gambling-on-all-media-platforms/2406496

[2026-08-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Practical ways to protect workers and projects in very hot weather

Snippet: Readers discuss balancing worker safety with the realities of major infrastructure programmes, a rehydration solution for outdoor workers, problems to be fixed, and what a social media ban should include

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3364016/practical-ways-protect-workers-and-projects-very-hot-weather?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Practical ways to protect workers and projects in very hot weather

Snippet: Readers discuss balancing worker safety with the realities of major infrastructure programmes, a rehydration solution for outdoor workers, problems to be fixed, and what a social media ban should include

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3364016/practical-ways-protect-workers-and-projects-very-hot-weather

[2026-08-17 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Report supporting Australia’s teen social media ban appears to contain AI hallucinations, Senate hears

Snippet: Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds one section of report includes links to academic articles that do not exist, but authors deny the references were made up by AI

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/australia-social-media-ban-report-ai-hallucinations-ntwnfb

[2026-08-17 12:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ABC removes third Four Corners episode led by Mahmood Fazal

Snippet: The ABC has removed two more investigative programs associated with sacked reporter Mahmood Fazal, including a Four Corners episode about hitmen operating in Sydney, after completing its internal review into the journalist’s work for the national broadcaster.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/abc-removes-third-four-corners-episode-led-by-mahmood-fazal-20260817-p60p0s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Kushner meets Sisi in Egypt to discuss regional issues

Snippet: Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi met in Egypt for talks on the war on Gaza and other regional issues on Sunday, according to a press release by the Egyptian Presidency. Trump's son-in-law and envoy also held a rare meeting with Hamas' political chief, Khalil al-Hayya.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/kushner-meets-sisi-egypt-discuss-regional-issues

[2026-08-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks Chinese on social media, earns praise | South China Morning Post

Snippet: The post was to promote a lottery programme to offer free tickets to Broadway shows to secondary school students.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3364228/new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-speaks-chinese-social-media-earns-praise

[2026-08-17 12:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

Snippet: MILAN (AP) -- Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843005

[2026-08-17 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Oprah washes her hands of Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz over their pro-Trump politics: ‘Not one thing to do with me’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/media/oprah-washes-her-hands-of-dr-phil-dr-oz-over-their-pro-trump-politics-not-one-thing-to-do-with-me/

[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 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump says US military to reduce military exercises with South Korea, cites North Korea relations

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea in a social media post that also mentions Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905716