[2026-07-21 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Khalil Al Hayya: Who is the political veteran chosen to steer Hamas forward

Snippet: Hamas has elected Khalil Al Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership during a period where Gaza is still facing Israeli genocide and the region faces a renewed war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-chooses-veteran-negotiator-khalil-al-hayya-its-new-leader

[2026-07-21 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Michigan's Senate race tests pro-Israel Jews' loyalty to Democratic Party

Snippet: Joel Tauber has been through many an election in his 92 years. And, with the exception of “one out of 100 times,” he’s always backed a Democrat, something even more important in the current midterm cycle, he believes.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-903094

[2026-07-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia has had housing crises before: what can we learn from them? | Anne O’Brien

Snippet: When governments make access to housing more equitable, it’s because they recognise its social and economic value

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/21/australia-historical-housing-crises-government-intervention

[2026-07-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba vows to appeal US$629m EU fine for breaches of Digital Services Act

Snippet: The e-commerce firm described the fine as ‘disproportionate’ and said it did not reflect ‘significant, proactive enhancements’ it undertook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361255/alibaba-vows-appeal-us629m-eu-fine-breaches-digital-services-act?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Stéphane Séjourné] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba vows to appeal US$629m EU fine for breaches of Digital Services Act

Snippet: The e-commerce firm described the fine as ‘disproportionate’ and said it did not reflect ‘significant, proactive enhancements’ it undertook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3361255/alibaba-vows-appeal-us629m-eu-fine-breaches-digital-services-act

[2026-07-21 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Expected to Vote on Updated Bill Cutting Off Exiled Critics From Banking and Property Services, Report Says

Snippet: Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, plans to fast-track an expanded piece of legislation that would cut off exiled anti-war Russians from online banking, real estate transactions and consular services, independent media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/07/20/state-duma-expected-to-vote-on-updated-bill-cutting-off-exiled-critics-from-banking-and-property-services-report-says-a93292

[2026-07-21 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Aston Villa signs João Gomes as star Morgan Rogers completes move to Chelsea

Snippet: Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Joao Gomes, right, clears the ball as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, left, challenges during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool in Wolverhampton, England, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/aston-villa-gomes-rogers-2c3d5b63981eabb990e09964b57c8a67

[2026-07-21 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM

Snippet: Andy Burnham has set out his vision for Britain as he took over as prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/andy-burnham-pledges-end-to-political-instability-as-he-becomes-uk-pm

[2026-07-21 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be

Snippet: Andy Burnham has been very tight-lipped about policies he would pursue when he moved into Number 10 but we now know more about what his priorities will be – and what it tells about the kind of prime minister he wants to be.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r0x5nzg0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM

Snippet: Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80nln7zgp7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-21 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana court jails opposition party's regional chairman for illegal mining

Snippet: A Ghanaian High Court has sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison with hard labour for illegal mining.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/ghana-court-jails-opposition-partys-regional-chairman-for-illegal-mining/

[2026-07-21 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hungary probes deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Snippet: BUDAPEST — Hungary’s government announced an investigation Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from Parliament to take an executive position at the company.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/20/world/hungary-probes-deal-with-chinas-byd-carmaker-after-ex-foreign-minister-takes-job-there/2387773

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Bennett meets 30 women's orgs. leaders, pledges policy overhaul for women ahead of elections

Snippet: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett met with 30 leaders of Israeli women’s organizations on Sunday as part of his election campaign, he announced on X/Twitter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903017

[2026-07-21 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s new prime minister as Starmer resigns, in photos

Snippet: Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff and media at 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/andy-burnham-becomes-britain-s-new-prime-minister-starmer-resigns-photos-48b565b301da4b80834cf350d5cae31c

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Suspect Detonates Incendiary Device Outside Manhattan Federal Building

Snippet: The FBI tells Fox News' Bill Melugin:

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/explosion-shooting-reported-outside-26-federal-plaza-lower-manhattan

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Can Andy Burnham keep his promise to make Britain's political scene more united? | The National

Snippet: Andy Burnham is not lacking in advice as he takes over as UK prime minister. Tax, technology and team building have all featured heavily in the commentary around his “last-chance” reboot of the Labour government. It is a last chance because for a decade there has been a churn of leaders but little to no leadership.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/20/uk-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-labour-party/

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Andy Burnham: Who is the new PM?

Snippet: From Manchester Mayor to prime minister in a matter of months; Burnham has been in politics for decades but what is his record and what does he stand for? The BBC's Joe Pike explores who he is. More

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002zlct?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions

Snippet: Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to deliver a public farewell address on Monday after calling for nationwide protests, as tensions continue over last month’s disputed presidential election and the country’s upcoming transfer of power.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/petro-to-give-farewell-speech-amid-colombia-transfer-of-power-tensions

[2026-07-20 23:52 UTC+10:00] [Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese and Philippine maritime forces clash at Second Thomas Shoal

Snippet: Personnel on Chinese speedboat and Philippine dinghy come to blows in countdown to Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361250/chinese-and-philippine-maritime-forces-clash-second-thomas-shoal

[2026-07-20 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó's role in BYD deal under scrutiny

Snippet: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar holds an extraordinary press briefing following a voting on the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law in the parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, July 13, 2026. (Tamas Purger/MTI via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-probe-byd-deal-szijjarto-2aaa8f568762e2cd92dd1c65bd3c59bd

[2026-07-20 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new Prime Minister

Snippet: Andy Burnham is Britain's new prime minister. After meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, Burnham officially took over from Keir Starmer, who stepped down after just two years in office.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-becomes-britains-new-prime-minister/

[2026-07-20 23:43 UTC+10:00] [Labour] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech

Snippet: From ‘circuit breaker for Britain’ to 10-year plan, new prime minister sets out his stall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/20/six-highlights-andy-burnham-first-downing-street-speech

[2026-07-20 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "I'm Not Living In Communist America": Bill Maher Blasts Marxist DSA Democrats, Says He May Vote For JD Vance

Snippet: "I'm not living in Communist America… I've read the quotes from the DSA platform, from their own mouths. Don't tell me I'm not seeing what I am seeing," Bill Maher told ABC News' Jonathan Karl in an exclusive interview that aired on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/im-not-living-communist-america-bill-maher-blasts-marxist-dsa-democrats-says-he-may-vote

[2026-07-20 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Five Higher Education Council members resign over gender-segregation law

Snippet: Five members of the Council for Higher Education (CHE) resigned on Monday in protest over legislation expanding gender-segregated academic studies, warning that the law constituted “unprecedented interference” in the council’s independence and could lead to the exclusion of women from Israeli academia.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903082

[2026-07-20 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Haredi leader attacks religious Zionists for waging wars not intended for Israel's protection

Snippet: Rabbi Dov Lando, spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, attacked the religious Zionist community, accusing them of waging wars that were not for Israel's protection.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903064

[2026-07-20 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Thousands protest growing militarism in Tokyo

Snippet: Thousands of protestors gathered outside Japan’s parliament in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and expand its military capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643247-japan-anti-war-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-20 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Thousands of protestors gathered outside Japan’s parliament in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and expand its military capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643247-japan-anti-war-protests/

[2026-07-20 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump puts Canada’s PM on notice over wildfire smoke: ‘Pay us some damages’

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/us-news/president-trump-puts-canadas-prime-minister-mark-carney-on-notice-over-wildfire-smoke-pay-us-some-damages/

[2026-07-20 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism

Snippet: London, United Kingdom — Shortly after King Charles III formally invites Andy Burnham to form a government on Monday, the incoming Labour Prime Minister will scrap the UK’s proposed digital ID scheme, ending one of the more controversial policies of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/burnhams-move-to-scrap-uks-digital-id-plans-earns-cheers-and-criticism

[2026-07-20 23:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister

Snippet: Andy Burnham during a visit to homeless charity The Passage at St Vincent's Centre in Victoria, London

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jl839j6z3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mandaue City poised to be ‘Smart City’ as it pivots to data and digital governance

Snippet: JOINING forces with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Central Visayas, the local government of Mandaue unveiled its plans at the opening of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) last July 13 toward becoming one of the first smart and sustainable cities in the region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/20/tmt-newswire/mandaue-city-poised-to-be-smart-city-as-it-pivots-to-data-and-digital-governance/2387690

[2026-07-20 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?

Snippet: Palestinian group Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/20/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-hamas-newly-elected-political-chief

[2026-07-20 23:18 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A new UK prime minister and a lumberjack competition: photos of the day – Monday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenErbil, IraqKnown for its large eyes and exceptional vision, the jumping spider catches its prey with swift leaps rather than by spinning webs. Harmless to humans, this species feeds on flies and other small insects, contributing to the balance of the natural ecosystemPhotograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenRome, ItalyA child cycles past Rome’s 1km-long Corviale housing block, where a €58m (£49m) EU-backed regeneration project aims to combine climate adaptation with social inclusion for about 4,500 people who

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jul/20/new-uk-prime-minister-lumberjack-competition-photos-of-the-day-monday

[2026-07-20 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: New British premier Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/new-british-prime-minister-andy-burnham-july-20-2026/

[2026-07-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Arizona] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The biggest threat is the president’: election fears in Arizona as Trump sows fresh doubts

Snippet: Experts warn election denialism could bubble up again in November, despite truce in bitter power struggle

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/20/arizona-elections-trump

[2026-07-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 2026-27 Premier League odds, picks, predictions: Can Chelsea spring a surprise?

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/betting/2026-27-premier-league-odds-picks-predictions-can-chelsea-upset-the-odds/

[2026-07-20 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK consulate in Palestine account suspended on X

Snippet: The British consulate in Jerusalem, which represents the UK government in occupied Palestine, had its account on X suspended on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-consulate-palestine-account-suspended-x

[2026-07-20 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day so far

Snippet: Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cd0xgxgz135o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: World Cup 2026: Israel loves Argentina but do Argentinians actually love them back?

Snippet: Hours before Argentina faced Spain in the World Cup final, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to President Javier Milei.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-one-president-made-argentina-look-far-more-pro-israel-it

[2026-07-20 22:42 UTC+10:00] [Péter Magyar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Strategic move by Magyar as he picks chess prodigy for president

Snippet: Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says the country needs someone everybody is proud of

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/20/peter-magyar-judit-polgar-president-hungary-chess-prodigy-strategic-move

[2026-07-20 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Andy Burnham promises 'new economic and political model' as UK prime minister

Snippet: Andy Burnham has taken over from Keir Starmer as prime minister of the UK, promising to deliver a “new political model and a new economic model” for the country.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/andy-burnham-promises-new-economic-and-political-model-uk-prime-minister

[2026-07-20 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Andy Burnham becoming Britain's seventh prime minister in decade, as Starmer gives farewell speech

Snippet: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, promising to "rewire" the nation to focus more clearly on issues people care about, such as a cost-of-living crisis and poorly performing services.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-903073

[2026-07-20 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people attended Monday's protests

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg9w9dxd7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Budget improves by billions, but petrol pain about to grow

Snippet: Billions of dollars have been wiped from the budget deficit and government debt thanks to the ongoing strength of commodity prices and the nation’s jobs market, but consumers face more pain as the war against Iran risks a fresh spike in petrol prices beyond $2 a litre.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/budget-improves-by-billions-but-petrol-pain-about-to-grow-20260720-p60gsb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-20 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full

Snippet: Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham gave his first speech as prime minister outside No 10 today, after he replaced Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c934q2kkkvxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Police crack down on India's youth-led 'cockroach' movement during march

Snippet: Police use batons to disperse supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party as they attempt to march toward India’s Parliament, demanding the resignation of the education minister, in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/india-cockroach-party-protest-photo-gallery-c184ea65c36de9e30705d508e1933dc7

[2026-07-20 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What does a Burnham-led government mean for your money?

Snippet: Policies to give people more "breathing space" on the cost of living will be announced on Tuesday by Andy Burnham, in one of his first acts as prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9ezldrkkgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-20 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Singapore PM Wong moved swiftly on Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation

Snippet: Analysts say the prime minister had to act quickly in case of leaks and be sensitive to the Muslim community’s reaction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361241/why-singapore-pm-wong-moved-swiftly-faishal-ibrahims-resignation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-20 22:12 UTC+10:00] [Marine Parade] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Singapore PM Wong moved swiftly on Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation

Snippet: Analysts say the prime minister had to act quickly in case of leaks and be sensitive to the Muslim community’s reaction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361241/why-singapore-pm-wong-moved-swiftly-faishal-ibrahims-resignation

[2026-07-20 22:07 UTC+10:00] [one-China principle] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tension

Snippet: A change of government in Prague late last year signalled a more pragmatic and Beijing-friendly approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361239/czech-legislators-testing-waters-china-visit-after-years-tension