[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

[2026-07-08 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Prominent US senator vanishes from spotlight before midterms

Snippet: Emergency dispatch audio referring to a “cardiac arrest” at US Senator Mitch McConnell’s Washington home has raised new questions about the political future of the former Republican leader, according to media reports. McConnell, 84, is a Republican senator from Kentucky who has served in the Senate since 1985. He was the longest-serving Senate party leader in US history, stepping down from the post in February 2024 following a series of public health episodes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642673-mitch-mcconnell-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-08 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Uzbek plan to open up aviation unfolds with new airport, airline IPO

Snippet: A model of the new airport near Tashkent. (Press Service of the President of Uzbekistan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/uzbek-plan-to-open-up-aviation-unfolds-with-new-airport-airline-ipo

[2026-07-08 12:01 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Outrageous’: Former top prosecutor backs Dowling after controversial report

Snippet: A former top prosecutor has swung his support behind the Director of Public Prosecutions after a controversial NSW upper house inquiry found she gave false evidence in parliament and approved her office giving a negative story about a sitting judge to the media.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/outrageous-former-top-prosecutor-backs-dowling-after-controversial-report-20260708-p60dj1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Binged all the Netflix cheerleading docos? You’ll love this new comedy

Snippet: The mockumentary genre, often believed to have been born in 1938 with the radio broadcast The War of the Worlds, shows no signs of tiring despite proliferating on the small screen – and Eugene Levy, a veteran of the genre, claiming TV had destroyed the format. Perhaps it’s a reaction against the decades of laugh-track-laden sitcoms, or the fact the genre’s characters tend to be more relatable.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/stumble-review-tv-cheerleading-comedy-cheer-mockumentary-20260706-p60cxm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-08 11:28 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Government may tweak BOJ policy phrase in annual agenda, report says

Snippet: The central government may tweak a reference to monetary policy in its annual policy agenda to avoid giving the appearance it is putting pressure on the central bank, the Asahi newspaper reported.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/08/economy/boj-policy-phrase-plan-tweak/

[2026-07-08 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US attacks on Iran expected to continue, US media reports

Snippet: A US military official indicated that air strikes against Iran would go on "for a while", according to the New York Times,

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-attacks-iran-expected-continue-us-media-reports

[2026-07-08 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: AP honors Breanna Stewart as one of the top women’s college players during the Top 25 poll era

Snippet: The Associated Press’ Global Sports Editor Josh Hoffner presents the Greatest Player award to New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart ahead of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stewart-ap-poll-celebration-2f21536b656646bf2cf7716ea694a520

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Fresh explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm, Kharg

Snippet: Iranian media is reporting renewed explosions heard in Qeshm Island as well as fresh blasts in Kharg Island, both located south of the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/fresh-explosions-heard-irans-qeshm-kharg

[2026-07-08 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Michael Rapaport says Trump helping free Israeli hostages helped change his mind after years of bashing president

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/07/media/michael-rapaport-says-trump-helping-free-israeli-hostages-helped-change-his-mind-after-years-of-bashing-president/

[2026-07-08 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait

Snippet: Iranian state media reported several explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, just moments after the US military indicated that its forces have started launching new strikes against the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-consequences-after-us-launches-attacks-hormuz-strait

[2026-07-08 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Zuby Ejiofor already teaching Hawks fans why they should never bet against him

Snippet: A few weeks ago, Hawks fans flooded social media, expressing their displeasure with Atlanta’s second first-round draft choice, Zuby Ejiofor.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/07/sports/zuby-ejiofor-teaching-hawks-fans-why-they-should-never-bet-against-him/

[2026-07-08 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information

Snippet: Reform UK Deputy leader Richard Tice has written to the boss of the National Crime Agency (NCA) asking if he will investigate whether the body is responsible for leaking his private financial information to the media.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c621q06w91ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iran International journalist in London

Snippet: Britain on Tuesday summoned Iran's Chargé d’Affaires, Tehran's most senior diplomat in London, after two Romanian nationals were given lengthy jail sentences over the stabbing of a journalist working for a Persian-language media group in London.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901797

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage

Snippet: Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrators burned trees and attempted to block traffic at Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Intersection on Tuesday in protest of the city's light rail construction, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901802

[2026-07-08 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim pays tribute to founder on 32nd death anniversary

Snippet: SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday visited the mausoleum of late state founder Kim Il-sung to mark the 32nd anniversary of his death, Pyongyang's state media said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260708001200315

[2026-07-08 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities

Snippet: Israeli sports-tech company Pixellot has renewed its partnership with the Maccabiah Games to provide worldwide broadcast coverage of the world’s largest Jewish sporting event through a dedicated interactive streaming channel, allowing families, athletes and fans around the globe to follow the action in real time.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-901792

[2026-07-08 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Texas Tech's McGuire says football has been business as usual through Sorsby saga

Snippet: Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire answers a question from the audience during The Houston Touchdown Club luncheon, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/big-12-media-days-texas-tech-brendan-sorsby-ab6dc053adb1e3d317d96be7be3e8532

[2026-07-08 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK summons Iranian diplomat over attack on journalist

Snippet: The UK Foreign Office has summoned Iran's most senior diplomat in the country following the sentencing of two Romanian nationals over their role in an attack on journalist Pouria Zeraati in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-summons-iranian-diplomat-over-attack-journalist