[2026-04-17 20:57 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NRL Highlights: Raiders v Storm - Round 7

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-highlights-raiders-v-storm-round-7-20260417-p5zoyd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:38 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Injuries to Papali’i, Timoko as Raiders pile more misery on the Storm

Snippet: Melbourne’s worst start to an NRL season under coach Craig Bellamy has continued as they suffered a fifth-straight defeat, a 26-22 loss to Canberra at GIO Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/injuries-to-papali-i-timoko-as-raiders-pile-more-misery-on-the-storm-20260417-p5zoy6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:08 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Pentagon chief says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it.

Snippet: When Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, tore through Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 2018, it battered F-22 stealth fighter jets, destroyed hundreds of buildings and churned up 700,000 cubic yards of debris. The total cost of the damage approached $5 billion.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/17/climate-change/us-military-climate-change-brace/

[2026-04-17 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Florida man allegedly shoots Uber driver during argument over politics and religion

Snippet: A Florida man allegedly opened fire on his migrant Uber driver, telling him to “go back to his country” during a heated argument over politics and religion.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/florida-man-david-stinson-shot-at-uber-driver-during-argument-over-politics/

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fire Roses’: China only all-female cremation team challenges stereotypes, reshapes mortality views

Snippet: Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3349386/fire-roses-china-only-all-female-cremation-team-challenges-stereotypes-reshapes-mortality-views?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fire Roses’: China only all-female cremation team challenges stereotypes, reshapes mortality views

Snippet: Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3349386/fire-roses-china-only-all-female-cremation-team-challenges-stereotypes-reshapes-mortality-views

[2026-04-17 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trial by fire: Inside the fall of the Dragons

Snippet: At 7.12 am on Wednesday, Shane Flanagan used the club’s group chat to summon 10 of his players to individual meetings with him.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/trial-by-fire-inside-the-fall-of-the-dragons-20260415-p5zo41.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies

Snippet: Security chief Chris Tang says system to be digitised after Tai Po fire inquiry reveals use of fax for sharing emergency appeals gathered online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350449/hong-kong-scrap-fax-messaging-between-police-and-fire-services-emergencies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 18:27 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies

Snippet: Security chief Chris Tang says system to be digitised after Tai Po fire inquiry reveals use of fax for sharing emergency appeals gathered online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350449/hong-kong-scrap-fax-messaging-between-police-and-fire-services-emergencies

[2026-04-17 18:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel prices fall despite refinery fire

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/fuel-prices-fall-despite-refinery-fire-20260417-p5zoxq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC officials refuse ICE hold for illegal immigrant accused in arson that killed 4 and injured 7: DHS

Snippet: A Mexican national illegal alien accused of randomly setting a New York City apartment building on fire that killed four people and injured seven others, could be released back onto the streets as Department of Homeland Security officials say the city is refusing a request to turn him over to immigration authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/nyc-officials-refuse-ice-hold-for-illegal-immigrant-accused-in-arson-that-killed-4-and-injured-7/

[2026-04-17 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Battling Raiders and struggling Storm meet on the brink

Snippet: Round 7 of the NRL season continues on Friday with Canberra taking on Melbourne before Penrith face the Dolphins.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/nrl-live-updates-raiders-storm-dolphins-panthers/106578186

[2026-04-17 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Refinery boss moves to calm fuel crunch fears after major fire

Snippet: The fire-damaged Geelong refinery is nearing full-capacity jet fuel and diesel production sooner than anticipated, clawing back the majority of its output in less than 48 hours after a blaze forced major production cuts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/refinery-boss-moves-to-calm-fuel-crunch-fears-after-major-fire-20260417-p5zovm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Plenty of fuel': Tasmanian government says Geelong refinery fire won't be a problem

Snippet: Tasmania's energy minister says people should only buy what fuel they need. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/viva-geelong-refinery-fire-impact-on-tasmania-petrol-diesel/106574822

[2026-04-17 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel, Lebanon 10-day cease-fire begins after Trump hails ‘historic day’

Snippet: The 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon appeared to hold Friday – hours after President Trump branded the truce a historic day for Lebanon.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/world-news/israel-lebanon-10-day-cease-fire-begins-after-trump-hails-historic-day/

[2026-04-17 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Drone Attack On Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery Unleashes Fire So Large It Can Be Seen From Space

Snippet: Russia and Ukraine have continued trading blows on key oil and energy sites, with the latest being a drone attack targeting Russia's Tuapse Oil refinery, which unleashed a fire so large it can be picked up by satellites in space.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/drone-attack-russias-tuapse-oil-refinery-unleashes-fire-so-large-it-can-be-seen-space

[2026-04-17 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war updates: Pakistan’s army chief will meet with Iranian officials in Tehran

Snippet: Tracer fire, explosions and fireworks were seen over the Beirut skyline after midnight into Friday as a ceasefire agreed on by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-17-2026

[2026-04-17 12:50 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese says no fuel restrictions in wake of massive Geelong refinery fire

Snippet: Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/albanese-no-fuel-restrictions-geelong-refinery-fire

[2026-04-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry

Snippet: Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct with former chair set to testify

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350390/no-cigarettes-allowed-and-no-one-seen-smoking-worker-tells-tai-po-fire-inquiry?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No cigarettes allowed and no one seen smoking, worker tells Tai Po fire inquiry

Snippet: Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct with former chair set to testify

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3350390/no-cigarettes-allowed-and-no-one-seen-smoking-worker-tells-tai-po-fire-inquiry

[2026-04-17 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Washington state teacher flashed topless pics to class full of students during PowerPoint presentation

Snippet: A Washington state high school teacher is under fire after flashing topless photos to stunned students during a classroom presentation, according to the principal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/washington-state-teacher-flashed-topless-pics-to-class-full-of-students-during-powerpoint-presentation/

[2026-04-17 11:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Anthony Albanese visits refinery after blaze

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-visits-refinery-after-blaze-20260417-p5zom6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [Lebanon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shattered lives in Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSmoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern coastal city of Tyre on 7 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenCivil defence forces attempt to extinguish a blaze that erupted after an Israeli bombardment on a solar farm and electricity generation facility in Tyre, 4 March.Photograph: Kawnat Haju/AFP/GettyShareView image in fullscreenThrough the hole of a shattered window, emergency workers and security forces are seen responding to an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese city

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/17/lebanon-beirut-israel-airstrikes-images-photos-gallery-in-pictures

[2026-04-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says

Snippet: Fuel production at a critical Australian oil refinery has significantly dropped after a major fire but tougher restrictions will not be introduced, the country's prime minister has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24118yrpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Refinery blaze not cause to rachet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/refinery-blaze-national-fuel-plan/106544826

[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Endless grief' as Türkiye mourns young victims of school shooting

Snippet: Mourners attend a funeral at Abdulhamit Han Mosque for the four young victims of this week's school shooting. Nine people were killed and at least a dozen others were injured after a 14-year-old student opened fire in two classrooms at a middle school. Source: Getty / Burak Kara

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/endless-grief-as-turkey-mourns-young-victims-of-school-shooting/wvetipf6g

[2026-04-17 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese says more refineries needed in wake of Geelong fire, foreign interference ruled out as cause

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs more fuel refineries, a day on from a fire at one of the two left in Australia that has limited production during the ongoing fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/albanese-says-more-refineries-needed-in-wake-of-geelong-fire-foreign-interference-ruled-out-as-cause-20260417-p5zomi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 09:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: State facing potential fuel jump of 8c/litre, expert warns

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/geelong-viva-refinery-fire-expert-warns-prices-could-go-up-at-pump/394dad42-a038-41a6-bbee-1e3dc0b31867

[2026-04-17 08:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Albanese says 'no change' to fuel supply despite refinery blaze

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there is "no change" to Australia's fuel situation after one of the country's two oil refineries was struck by a massive blaze.The blaze erupted shortly after 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong.No injuries were recorded, but it took firefighters 13 hours to bring the blaze under control.LIVE UPDATES: Trump whacks Australia in fresh attackPrime Minister Anthony Albanese vists the Viva oil refinery at Geelong.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/viva-power-plant-fire-geelong-anthony-albanese-says-no-change-to-fuel-supplies/76bbcdf7-4dcf-470d-a840-872a0d36c154

[2026-04-17 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Coachella set to be trashed by dust storms — and it could cost California billions: study

Snippet: Music fans from across the globe flocked to Indio, Calif. for the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and they were greeted by a dust storm.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/coachella-dust-storms-could-ultimately-cost-california-billions/

[2026-04-17 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alpine ash endangered listing 'will do nothing to protect them'

Snippet: Alpine ash trees were scorched by fire near Mount Hotham, in Victoria. (ABC Landline: Tim Lee)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-04-17/alpine-ash-forests-endangered-protection-management-concerns/106568690

[2026-04-17 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: PM to visit refinery after fire, Viva hopeful of 'minimal' disruption

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/federal-politics-live-blog-albanese-fuel-geelong-refinery/106573110

[2026-04-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teenagers arrested over fire at Melbourne bar

Snippet: Police said two people armed with machetes set fire to the bar in Southbank Promenade. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/vic-teenagers-arrested-southbank-bar-arson/106574536

[2026-04-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Goldman’s bond desk posts embarrassing drop as Wall Street rivals soar: ‘A fire is being lit under the traders’

Snippet: Goldman Sachs bond traders weathered a disastrous spring — and they’re likely to face major heat from CEO David Solomon to get their act together this summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/business/goldmans-bond-desk-posts-embarrassing-drop-as-wall-street-rivals-soar/

[2026-04-17 06:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prime Minister to visit fire-hit Geelong oil refinery

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/prime-minister-to-visit-fire-hit-geelong-oil-refinery-20260417-p5zom6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 06:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting

Snippet: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure over UK media reports that former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson failed security vetting but was cleared to take on the role by foreign ministry officials.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/16/uks-starmer-under-fire-over-report-mandelson-failed-security-vetting

[2026-04-17 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Poor communication, no updates during oil refinery fire, residents claim

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-oil-refinery-fire-lack-of-communication/106573412

[2026-04-17 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Unpacking the 'war zone' after Geelong's refinery fire

Snippet: The "unprecedented" fire at one of the two remaining oil refineries in Australia took more than 12 hours to extinguish.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/geelong-refinery-fire-visual-explainer/106571216

[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines corruption scandal suspect Zaldy Co arrested in Prague, Marcos says

Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350373/philippines-corruption-scandal-suspect-zaldy-co-arrested-prague-marcos-says?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Czech Republic] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines corruption scandal suspect Zaldy Co arrested in Prague, Marcos says

Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3350373/philippines-corruption-scandal-suspect-zaldy-co-arrested-prague-marcos-says

[2026-04-17 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Drivers are finding mysterious burn marks in their cars — even though they don’t smoke

Snippet: Where there’s no smoke, there’s fire?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/lifestyle/the-source-of-mysterious-car-burn-marks-explained/

[2026-04-17 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people

Snippet: HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/zimbabwe-minibus-taxi-fatal-fire-c8c13f06118dee72ee86aaec59a72fa0

[2026-04-17 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine president says corruption suspect Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-flood-control-corruption-scandal-d9d498175e883974312cacf62585ea8b

[2026-04-17 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Apple TV accused of whitewashing genocide after announcing new Israeli series

Snippet: Apple has come under fire after its streaming service started advertising for a new Israeli thriller, with people accusing the tech giant of normalising Israel and its army amid its ongoing genocide in Gaza and wars in the Mena region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/apple-tv-new-israeli-thriller-backlash

[2026-04-17 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day cease-fire, Trump announces

Snippet: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day cease-fire beginning at 5 p.m. ET, President Trump announced Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/world-news/israel-lebanon-agree-to-10-day-cease-fire-trump-announces/

[2026-04-17 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court stops short of ousting Ben-Gvir, limits his influence in police matters

Snippet: The High Court of Justice stopped short on Thursday of ordering Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and instead moved to tighten, formalize, and enforce the rules governing his involvement in police matters.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893272

[2026-04-17 01:12 UTC+10:00] [Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Geelong’s refinery fire may be out – but questions over what it means for our fuel crisis are still raging

Snippet: Viva executives and firefighters will try to determine the cause of the blaze while the prime minister will hope the disruption to supplies is minimal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/16/geelongs-refinery-fire-may-be-out-but-questions-over-what-it-means-for-our-fuel-crisis-are-still-raging

[2026-04-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Fire Erupts At Major Australian Refinery, Amplifying Fuel Shock As "Green" Killed Refining Buffer

Snippet: Australia's failed "green" domestic energy policies had already sparked a fuel-supply shock shortly after the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted tankers at the Hormuz chokepoint. Now, a fire has broken out at the larger of Australia's two remaining oil refineries, adding even more fuel supply woes.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/fire-erupts-major-australian-refinery-amplifying-fuel-shock-green-killed-refining-buffer

[2026-04-16 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Death toll rises in Turkey's second school shooting in a week

Snippet: Turkish security forces and emergency staff stand in the courtyard of a secondary school where an assailant opened fire, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, (IHA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-school-shootings-kahramanmaras-sanliurfa-5f3332b3242a64e9d2e6a3ba58072c05

[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Smoke Plume Rises Above Krasnodar Oil Depot After Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Barrages

Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday afternoon after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have sparked a fire at a major oil export hub in the southern Krasnodar region.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/smoke-plume-rises-above-krasnodar-oil-depot-after-ukraine-and-russia-trade-deadly-barrages-a92515