[2026-07-04 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alternative for Germany party convention to elect leaders as opponents protest

Snippet: Protesters scuffle with police officers before a party convention of Alternative for Germany, or AfD in Erfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/germany-afd-convention-far-right-protests-elections-5841f5e40a52bee3a56798807fda83fe

[2026-07-04 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfD

Snippet: The party’s annual conference comes ahead of state elections the AfD hopes will help pave the ⁠way for success at national ⁠level

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3359405/we-wont-tolerate-thousands-germany-protest-against-far-right-afd?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Alice Weidel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘We won’t tolerate this’: thousands in Germany protest against far-right AfD

Snippet: The party’s annual conference comes ahead of state elections the AfD hopes will help pave the ⁠way for success at national ⁠level

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3359405/we-wont-tolerate-thousands-germany-protest-against-far-right-afd

[2026-07-04 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote

Snippet: Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's tight presidential election, nearly a month after the vote took place.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5jpvv06e1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-04 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says mega development projects are for future, not approval ratings

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday rejected criticism by opposition sides that the government's large-scale regional investment drive is aimed at boosting his approval ratings, saying the three "megaprojects" are designed to create new hope and a future for the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10798128

[2026-07-04 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Slovaks vote in a referendum on lifelong payments for populist leader Fico

Snippet: Slovakia’s Premier Robert Fico attends a joint press conference with his Polish, Czech and Hungarian counterpart to conclude the one-day the summit of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries in the Royal Castle in Godollo, northern Hungary, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Robert Hegedus/MTI via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/slovakia-fico-referendum-corruption-60d7cb3ae150739a926056afae9dc2a8

[2026-07-04 17:32 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Two speeches, two different visions of what it means to be an American

Snippet: Washington: Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are often described as two sides of the same coin – populist responses to the abject failure of establishment politics to capture voters’ imaginations or deliver on their promises.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/two-speeches-two-different-visions-of-what-it-means-to-be-an-american-20260704-p60cl0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 17:31 UTC+10:00] [Data and Documents] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How Marcoleta spent P112.9 million in his 2025 election campaign

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcoleta-election-campaign-spending-breakdown-2025/

[2026-07-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Women's T20 World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: England pin hopes on home advantage to beat Australia in T20 World Cup final

Snippet: Familiar Lord’s conditions could be key factor in defeating confident opposition, say Nat Sciver-Brunt and players

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/04/england-home-advantage-australia-t20-world-cup-final-cricket

[2026-07-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Data and Documents] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcoleta’s election campaign: How he spent P112.9M and undeclared donations

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcoleta-election-campaign-spending-breakdown-undeclared-donations-2025/

[2026-07-04 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says mega development projects are for future, not approval ratings

Snippet: SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday rejected criticism by opposition sides that the government's large-scale regional investment drive is aimed at boosting his approval ratings, saying the three "megaprojects" are designed to create new hope and a future for the country.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260704001800315

[2026-07-04 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Qld Labor frontbencher not ruling out seat-swap after boundary review

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/qld-meaghan-scanlon-electorate-boundary-seat-swap/106880012

[2026-07-04 16:07 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Camm breaks week of silence on claims of kids sleeping on office floors

Snippet: After remaining quiet for a week, Child Safety Minister Amanda Camm has taken aim at opposition MPs over claims department staff had left children to sleep on the floor at government offices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/camm-breaks-week-of-silence-on-claims-of-kids-sleeping-on-office-floors-20260704-p60cka.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win

Snippet: Politicians brace for constitutional turmoil if Nigel Farage’s party end up in government – or even as a strong opposition

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/04/uk-ireland-leaders-fear-union-future-nigel-farage-led-government

[2026-07-04 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nicky Winmar statue to be removed from stadium after assault conviction

Snippet: Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 3:53pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/wa-premier-orders-nicky-winmar-statue-removal-after-conviction/106879988

[2026-07-04 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have offered the clearest signal yet that they are considering the establishment of new Jewish settlements on what remains of the Gaza Strip after almost three years of their country’s genocidal war against Palestinians in the enclave.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/4/could-israel-really-build-settlements-in-gaza

[2026-07-04 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: America celebrates 250 years with fireworks, heat and politics

Snippet: Extreme heat in the U.S. is impacting festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, including a temporary closure of the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C. (AP Video shot by Nathan Ellgren)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/america-250-weekend-heat-united-states-1eeaf21e91ed583595611251649db93e

[2026-07-04 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: ‘Gave them a week off’: Trump says US paused operations for Khamenei funeral

Snippet: Speaking at Mount Rushmore during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, Trump praised US military power and declared that Iran was seeking a political settlement after months of conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gave-them-week-offtrump-says-us-paused-operations-khamenei-funeral

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Macron and Modi turn on personal charm offensives as France and India race to secure AI investment

Snippet: Countries are scrambling not to fall behind in AI — and French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are leading a personal charm offensives to court tech CEOs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/04/macron-modi-ai-infrastructure-tech-ceos.html

[2026-07-04 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ombudsman dismisses ex-Senate sergeant-at-arms Mao Aplasca from service

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mao-aplasca-dismissal-government-ombudsman-order/

[2026-07-04 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/world/americas-emea/extreme-heat-bears-down-as-america-250-celebrations-ramp-up-trump-speaks-at-mount-rushmore/2378331

[2026-07-04 14:15 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference

Snippet: The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conference

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/04/chris-minns-admits-nsw-labor-needs-to-climb-everest-to-stay-in-power-as-protesters-interrupt-state-conference-ntwnfb

[2026-07-04 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump says Iran eager to reach political settlement

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Iran is actively seeking a political settlement with Washington ahead of renewed talks between the two sides.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-eager-reach-political-settlement

[2026-07-04 14:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Minns warns Labor must ‘climb Everest’ to beat back One Nation surge

Snippet: Premier Chris Minns has issued a clarion call to Labor faithful, saying the party must beat back “darkness at the ballot box” to remain in power.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/minns-warns-labor-must-climb-everest-to-beat-back-one-nation-surge-20260704-p60cjs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I deeply grieve it’: Deeming defends legal action but regrets damaging party

Snippet: Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has told colleagues she regrets the damage her latest legal action against the party is causing, but claims she is trying to avoid its “self-destruction” by challenging the internal push to revoke her election candidacy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/i-deeply-grieve-it-deeming-defends-legal-action-but-regrets-damaging-party-20260704-p60ckq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?

Snippet: At present, millions of workers cannot register in the cities where they work, limiting access to services such as health and education

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359359/will-reluctance-local-government-undermine-reforms-chinas-hukou-system?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Hebei] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?

Snippet: At present, millions of workers cannot register in the cities where they work, limiting access to services such as health and education

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3359359/will-reluctance-local-government-undermine-reforms-chinas-hukou-system

[2026-07-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Non-starter': Behind closed doors, diplomats doubt Lebanon-Israel deal can succeed | The National

Snippet: Diplomats and Lebanese officials from across the political spectrum have quietly acknowledged the mammoth obstacles facing the new Israel-Lebanon peace framework – with one Western diplomat privately dismissing it as a “non-starter”.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/04/non-starter-behind-closed-doors-diplomats-doubt-lebanon-israel-deal-can-succeed/

[2026-07-04 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gonzales, Lajada, Reyes dominate Quezon Trailblaze

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Randolph Gonzales topped the premier 70-kilometer category of the Quezon Trailblaze after clocking six hours, 58 minutes and 33 seconds in the trail running event held in General Nakar, Quezon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/sports/gonzales-lajada-reyes-dominate-quezon-trailblaze/2378327

[2026-07-04 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Would The Founders Still Recognize Their Republic?

Snippet: Authored by Andrew P. Napolitano

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/judge-napolitano-july-4-2026-would-founders-recognize-their-republic

[2026-07-04 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: First $1 Billion, Now $50 Million: Khanna Says Wealth Tax "Must Not Stop At Billionaires"

Snippet: Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) - fresh off endorsing California's November ballot measure to seize 5% of billionaire wealth - published a Substack essay Wednesday titled, no really, "Why I Support a Billionaire Wealth Tax."

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/first-1-billion-now-50-million-khanna-says-wealth-tax-must-not-stop-billionaires

[2026-07-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Alibaba Bans Employees From Using Anthropic's Coding Tool Over Distillation Scandal

Snippet: While in the US, the government's periodic bans of the latest model from Anthropic (which has made AI doomerism - in hopes of getting the government to regulate everyone else expect Anthropic, yet repeatedly achieving just the opposite - into an art form) has been all the rage in recent months, in China it is the other way around, with China's tech giant Alibaba banning employees from using Anthropic's Claude ‌Code at work after the tool drew scrutiny for features

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/alibaba-bans-employees-using-anthropics-coding-tool-over-distillation-scandal

[2026-07-04 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mamdani Delivers Anti-America Speech For The Nation's 250th Birthday

Snippet: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sat at a desk to commemorate America's semiquincentennial, and the socialist wasted little time turning the occasion into an anti-America lecture. He told his audience they each hold "the power to determine what America means," then spent the rest of the speech explaining what it means to him, and it was mostly bad.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/mamdani-delivers-anti-america-speech-nations-250th-birthday

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Poll: Most Israelis rate Netanyahu poorly, Smotrich and Ben-Gvir highly unpopular

Snippet: A poll released by Israel’s Channel 12 exposes collapsing public confidence in Netanyahu government as election looms, with the majority of Israelis holding a negative view of the prime minister and several cabinet ministers, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/poll-most-israelis-rate-netanyahu-poorly-smotrich-and-ben-gvir-highly

[2026-07-04 11:06 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec cancels candidacy of bet in BARMM polls

Snippet: COTABATO CITY — The Second Division of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has canceled the certificate of candidacy (COC) of an aspirant under the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on Sept.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/479360/comelec-cancels-candidacy-of-bet-in-barmm-polls/

[2026-07-04 10:59 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: NATO leaders — including Trump — to affirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defense

Snippet: Brussels – NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an “ironclad commitment” to collective defence under the alliance’s Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved ​by NATO ambassadors on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/04/world/politics/nato-commitment-collective-defense/

[2026-07-04 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Chess federation suspends former world champion who accused others of cheating

Snippet: Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik meets the media during a news conference after the 10th game of the Chess World Championship in the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn, western Germany, Oct. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/daniel-naroditsky-chess-kramnik-suspended-31ddc1be97e00504d517f864f2732439

[2026-07-04 10:47 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: China’s Xi taps new military anti-graft chief as he rebuilds top command

Snippet: Beijing – Chinese leader Xi Jinping promoted two military officers to the rank of general on Friday while tapping one of them as the new head of the military’s top disciplinary and anti-corruption body, as Xi works ​to rebuild his depleted top military command.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/04/asia-pacific/politics/china-xi-military-anti-graft-chief/

[2026-07-04 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation

Snippet: While the "Flamingo Revolution" was spurred by opposition to a luxury development project, it is now a protest movement against alleged government corruption

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8925jnl0z3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-04 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tucker Carlson planning to help build new US political party

Snippet: Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson said he plans to help build a new political party in the United States during an interview on Wednesday with Columbia Journalism Review (CJR).

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901371

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after airport threats

Snippet: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond with “utmost firmness and unprecedented force” to any attempt to target Saudi Arabia after the Houthis threatened attacks on airports and other strategic facilities.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-led-coalition-warns-houthis-after-airport-threats

[2026-07-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?

Snippet: With babies in short supply and its birth rate tanking, the city state is weighing a future of robots and immigrants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3359339/super-ageing-singapore-headed-population-decline

[2026-07-04 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK and France back efforts to secure Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have stressed the importance of restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as “a vital artery for the global economy”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-and-france-back-efforts-secure-strait-hormuz

[2026-07-04 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: America Turns 250. At 125, It Looked Like The End...

Snippet: Authored by James Hickman via SchiffSovereign.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/america-turns-250-125-it-looked-end

[2026-07-04 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report: Ben-Gvir cancels New York trip as rights groups call for his prosecution

Snippet: Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is cancelling his scheduled trip to New York next week for Chiefs of Police Summit, Haaretz reported, citing sources in the ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-ben-gvir-cancels-new-york-trip-rights-groups-call-his-prosecution

[2026-07-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Buy-back acceptance opens door for Wang Fuk Court families to move on

Snippet: More than 80 per cent of affected residents have accepted a government buy-back offer, a critical step towards making a fresh start

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359257/buy-back-acceptance-opens-door-wang-fuk-court-families-move?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Buy-back acceptance opens door for Wang Fuk Court families to move on

Snippet: More than 80 per cent of affected residents have accepted a government buy-back offer, a critical step towards making a fresh start

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3359257/buy-back-acceptance-opens-door-wang-fuk-court-families-move

[2026-07-04 09:11 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Age photos of the week, July 4, 2026

Snippet: Hopeful home buyers Estelle and Josh Forrest, with their baby daughter, were horrified to learn the property inspection report provided by their estate agent had had pages removed.Credit:Jason South

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-age-photos-of-the-week-july-4-2026-20260704-p60cjr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China-Linked Socialist NGO Derailed $23.6 Billion In Data Center Buildouts: Report

Snippet: Our note on Thursday titled "World's Largest Data Center Project On Verge Of Collapse After Blackstone Unexpectedly Pulls Out" detailed Blackstone dialing back its presence from Northern Virginia's data-center alley, raising questions about whether the AI infrastructure buildout, colliding with local resistance movements, has begun to hit hard limits.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/china-linked-socialist-ngo-derailed-236-billion-data-center-buildouts-report

[2026-07-04 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: At 250, Israel needs an angry America to rediscover its way - opinion

Snippet: America reaches its 250th anniversary confronting one of the great paradoxes of modern democracy. No nation has accumulated greater economic, military, technological, and cultural power, yet few advanced democracies appear so dissatisfied with themselves. Partly this is because of a colossal political dysfunction, and it is harming Israel as well.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-900933