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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: We’ve had a gutful of politicians failing to act on harm from the pokies. This is a critical moment for NSW Labor | Darcy Byrne

Snippet: There are almost 90,000 poker machines in our state. This gambling obscenity cannot be swept under the rug any longer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/04/australia-gambling-politicians-politics-pokies-pokie-machine-harm-addiction-nsw-labor-government

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: NSW government ‘absolutely thrilled’ to welcome OpenAI ... until someone mentioned the Terminator films

Snippet: Emails sent between MP Anoulak Chanthivong’s staff take cautious approach to AI giant arriving in Sydney – despite the government’s encouragement

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/03/nsw-government-openai-arrives-sydney-terminator-films

[2026-07-04 00:54 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Europe’s ‘murder capital’ slashed violent crime with a radical program. Will it work in Victoria?

Snippet: An early intervention program developed in Scotland is showing promising signs – but in an election year full of punitive rhetoric, its future is uncertain

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/03/glasgow-scotland-slashed-violent-crime-radical-program-melbourne-victoria

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Almost no one is happy with Labor’s gambling crackdown. Albanese may as well do the right thing and get tough

Snippet: A NSW mayor’s push against pokies should serve as inspiration for federal Labor to make stronger moves against the harms of gambling addiction

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/03/almost-no-one-is-happy-with-labors-gambling-crackdown-albanese-may-as-well-do-the-right-thing-and-get-tough

[2026-07-04 00:53 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Entire NSW Labor left calls for controversial anti-protest laws to be scrapped ahead of party conference

Snippet: Fifty-six state branches want the laws reviewed, while gambling, Aukus and Palestine are also on the agenda

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/03/nsw-labor-party-conference-anti-protest-laws-aukus-gambling-palestine-ntwnfb

[2026-07-04 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top Louisiana court halts criminal case against state attorney general

Snippet: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with attendees during an election night watch party for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-attorney-general-murrill-stay-indictment-12b275d425a1231791856c8b5c951959

[2026-07-04 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Venezuela's acting leader defends quake response

Snippet: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez late Thursday pushed back against complaints that the government responded too slowly to the disaster and left civilians to shoulder most of the rescue efforts.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/venezuela-earthquake-rescue-delcy-rodriguez-trump-machado-097c0eab303b9b461419868c15fddecb

[2026-07-04 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure

Snippet: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's second official visit to Lebanon carried a significance that went well beyond the formal meetings on his schedule.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syrian-fms-visit-opens-cautious-channel-hezbollah-amid-us-pressure

[2026-07-04 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Syrian foreign minister's visit to Lebanon opens cautious channel to Hezbollah

Snippet: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani's second official visit to Lebanon carried a significance that went well beyond the formal meetings on his schedule.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syrian-foreign-minister-visit-lebanon-opens-cautious-channel-hezbollah

[2026-07-04 00:23 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Tusk urges Ukraine to do its part to repair ties with Poland

Snippet: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expects Ukraine to take the next step in repairing relations between the two countries after weeks of escalating tensions over wartime history. Rebuilding trust “requires goodwill from Kyiv,” he warned Friday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-tusk-tells-kyiv-must-help-repair-ties-with-poland/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-04 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at offiicial opening of Tour de France

Snippet: The NSN Cycling Team were acclaimed just like any other outfit during the Tour de France teams presentation in Barcelona on Thursday, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere last year when the team competed as Israel-Premier Tech.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901344

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Snippet: Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359376/china-scrap-tax-breaks-nevs-and-energy-saving-vehicles-2027?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Industry and Information Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to scrap tax breaks for NEVs and energy-saving vehicles from 2027

Snippet: Announcement by central government ministries extends the withdrawal of incentives for new-energy vehicles and energy-saving cars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3359376/china-scrap-tax-breaks-nevs-and-energy-saving-vehicles-2027

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

Source: AP News

Title: Venice Mayor Venturini proposes dynamic pricing up to 50 euros for day-trippers

Snippet: FILE = Stewards check tourists QR code access outside the main train station in Venice, Italy, on April 25, 2024. Venice’s new mayor is proposing a dynamic pricing system for the city’s three-year-old day-tripper access fee, seeking government approval to raise the charge to as much as 50 euros ($59) on the busiest days to ease overcrowding in the UNESCO world heritage city.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/italy-venice-daytripper-tax-33aaaffda33849d007565d3c61597ddd

[2026-07-04 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Election wins prove pro-Palestine US campus protests didn’t fail: Activists

Snippet: Over the past year, it may have appeared that the pro-Palestine protest movement in the United States has lost momentum in the face of smears, crackdowns, indifference and fatigue.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/election-wins-prove-pro-palestine-us-campus-protests-didnt-fail-activists

[2026-07-04 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Mike Huckabee: Faith and freedom, America and Israel's common thread - opinion

Snippet: Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of 56 extraordinary patriots gathered in Philadelphia and did something the world had never seen: they risked their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to declare that freedom is not a gift from government – it is a birthright from God.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-901219

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

Source: The Age

Title: Minns backs Hunter with $12b to replace ageing Tangara fleet

Snippet: The Minns government will invest $12 billion over 15 years to build the state’s next generation of Tangara trains at a new manufacturing facility in the Hunter.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/minns-backs-hunter-with-12b-to-replace-ageing-tangara-fleet-20260703-p60cfz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Johor-Singapore causeway bottlenecks sway outcome of Malaysia’s state election?

Snippet: Congestion and potential immigration glitches at the border could deter some Johoreans working in Singapore from heading back to vote

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3359370/will-johor-singapore-causeway-bottlenecks-sway-outcome-malaysias-state-election?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 23:50 UTC+10:00] [Alif Abdullah] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Johor-Singapore causeway bottlenecks sway outcome of Malaysia’s state election?

Snippet: Congestion and potential immigration glitches at the border could deter some Johoreans working in Singapore from heading back to vote

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3359370/will-johor-singapore-causeway-bottlenecks-sway-outcome-malaysias-state-election

[2026-07-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Some tribes hope new Farm Bill will help them feed more people

Snippet: Dawn and Cassius Spears would like to expand their Rhode Island farm, but the Trump Administration has cut or scaled back some federal programs they and other small producers relied on to grow and distribute food. As Farm Bill discussions continue, they hope funding will be restored. (AP Video: Joshua A.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-indigenous-farm-bill-usda-food-34d522c41cab5325ff9bd8b7c37a8a01

[2026-07-03 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP to deploy 6k force to secure VP Sara impeachment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready with a six thousand-strong force to secure the vicinity of the Senate as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins on Monday July 6.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/news/pnp-to-deploy-6k-force-to-secure-vp-sara-impeachment/2378095

[2026-07-03 22:31 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name

Snippet: The opposition to the US’ imperialistic actions at the turn of the 20th century by prominent intellectuals should offer Americans today food for thought

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3359166/us-marks-its-250th-birthday-it-operates-empire-all-name

[2026-07-03 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the US marks its 250th birthday, it operates an empire in all but name

Snippet: The opposition to the US’ imperialistic actions at the turn of the 20th century by prominent intellectuals should offer Americans today food for thought

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3359166/us-marks-its-250th-birthday-it-operates-empire-all-name?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 22:28 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Moldova’s prime minister resigns after series of scandals

Snippet: Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday, putting an end to the pro-European government he led since last November.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/moldova-prime-minister-alexandru-munteanu-resign-scandals/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Comelec disqualifies MILF candidate in Maguindanao del Sur ahead of BARMM elections

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/comelec-disqualifies-milf-candidate-maguindanao-del-sur-barmm-elections/

[2026-07-03 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UK Islamic finance sector worth £6bn and drives Gulf investment, report says

Snippet: A new report by the British think tank Equi has revealed the Britain's Islamic finance sector is worth an estimated £6bn and "could generate £2.5bn a year for the UK government".

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uks-islamic-finance-sector-worth-ps6bn-and-drives-gulf-investment-finds-new-report

[2026-07-03 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Watch: Shocking Footage Of Britain's Two-Tier Policing

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/watch-shocking-footage-britains-two-tier-policing

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US midterm elections 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say

Snippet: Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/03/trump-investigations-democrats-midterms

[2026-07-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: British MPs demand ban on Russian children’s cartoon

Snippet: More than 50 British MPs have urged the government to stop the popular Russian children’s cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’ from being shown in the UK, claiming it may be used as a “propaganda” tool.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/642534-uk-mp-russian-cartoon-ban/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-03 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: To be continued: Will Syria play a kingmaker role in Lebanon again? | The National

Snippet: After almost every meeting with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani in Beirut, Lebanese politicians repeated the same narrative: the neighbouring official pledged that Damascus was not seeking to regain sway over Lebanese politics.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/03/to-be-continued-will-syria-play-a-kingmaker-role-in-lebanon-again/

[2026-07-03 21:34 UTC+10:00] [Spain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Spain’s conservatives and far-right Vox increase ties with Andalucía coalition

Snippet: Deal including ‘national priority’ policy brings prospect closer of countrywide agreement between parties

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/03/spain-conservatives-pp-far-right-vox-party-andalucia-coalition-deal

[2026-07-03 21:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former World Cup star Park Ji-sung co-chairs soccer reform committee

Snippet: South Korea's government said Park Ji-sung, one of the most successful and beloved soccer stars in Korean history, will co-lead the new committee set to reform soccer in the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10797902

[2026-07-03 21:19 UTC+10:00] [Baltics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Failing to deter Putin would cost more than paying for defense, Estonian PM warns EU

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The EU must do more to fund its own security and step up support for Ukraine, Estonia's prime minister said as Baltic leaders meet in Berlin to discuss the threats facing the bloc.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/failing-to-deter-russia-vladimir-putin-would-cost-more-than-paying-for-defense-estonian-pm-kristen-michal-warns-eu/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-03 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: In unity government push, Netanyahu bets Israel's political boycott is beginning to crack

Snippet: There was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday night, sitting in a television studio conducting a live interview. It was as though he had never left.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-901282

[2026-07-03 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go backs Senate push to speed up hiring of school counselor associates

Snippet: SENATOR Christopher "Bong" Go expressed support for the Senate’s call to accelerate the hiring of School Counselor Associates for public schools, saying the timely implementation of mental health support programs is necessary to help learners who may be facing stress, bullying, family problems, or other personal difficulties.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/tmt-newswire/bong-go-backs-senate-push-to-speed-up-hiring-of-school-counselor-associates/2378052

[2026-07-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Datacenters] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials

Snippet: People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/03/datacenter-recall-elections

[2026-07-03 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran president pays respects at Khamenei's remains: state TV

Snippet: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid his respects on Friday before the remains of Ali Khamenei, accompanied by government officials including the Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-president-pays-respects-khameneis-remains-state-tv

[2026-07-03 20:53 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Lagarde floats early ECB exit to play role in French presidential campaign

Snippet: PARIS — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she could leave her post before the end of her term to take part in France’s 2027 presidential election.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/christine-lagarde-floats-early-ecb-exit-to-play-role-in-french-presidential-campaign/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-03 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: PNP to deploy 6K force to secure VP Sara impeachment

Snippet: The P-N-P will deploy six thousand personnel to secure the vicinity of the Senate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte this Monday. The P-N-P is still on heightened alert. A P-N-P spokesman says they will decide by Monday if they will upgrade their alert level. No group has yet applied for a permit to rally.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/videos/breaking-pnp-to-deploy-6k-force-to-secure-vp-sara-impeachment/2378041

[2026-07-03 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Marcos not worried about PH losing grants after upper middle income status upgrade

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 2, 2026 (July 3 in Manila) says that he is not worried about the country's potential loss of certain developmental grants after the World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines as an upper middle-income economy. In a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Vancouver Convention Center, Marcos said he viewed this transition not as a loss, but as a sign of economic confidence that would attract more direct investments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/videos/watch-marcos-not-worried-about-ph-losing-grants-after-upper-middle-income-status-upgrade/2378030

[2026-07-03 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Moldovan prime minister Munteanu steps down in surprise trigger for government crisis

Snippet: Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down, in a surprise announcement that also triggers the resignation of the government.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901333

[2026-07-03 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: These Are The World's Most & Least Free Countries

Snippet: Global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, according to Freedom House. More than 50 countries saw political rights and civil liberties deteriorate, including the United States.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/these-are-worlds-most-least-free-countries

[2026-07-03 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate impeachment court summons VP Sara Duterte for July 6 trial

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/03/videos/senate-impeachment-court-summons-vp-sara-duterte-for-july-6-trial/2378029

[2026-07-03 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: California advances three bills curbing hate speech, protecting Jewish students and employees

Snippet: Three bills sponsored by Jewish California (formerly the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California) passed through their final policy committees on Tuesday and are set to be heard by the state senate in August.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-901326

[2026-07-03 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran, Oman reached agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says

Snippet: Iran and Oman have come to an agreement regarding the regulation of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, based on Article V of the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced during a meeting with Chinese officials on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901329

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Dhaka] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

Snippet: Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3359324/india-bangladesh-ties-ease-visa-restart-amid-china-concerns

[2026-07-03 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank

Snippet: Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to establish 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, a move Palestinian officials say will further fragment the territory and isolate East Jerusalem from its surrounding Palestinian communities.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/israel-approves-plan-to-establish-13-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank

[2026-07-03 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Belgian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Belgian government under fire after heat wave claims 1,200 lives

Snippet: Belgium's federal government is facing mounting criticism after health authorities linked last week's record-breaking heat wave to over 1,200 excess deaths, prompting opposition parties to accuse ministers of failing to protect the country's most vulnerable citizens.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/belgian-government-under-fire-after-heatwave-claims-1200-lives/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-07-03 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae refutes U.S. House committee report alleging discrimination against Coupang

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS parliament's statement in last 7 paras, additional photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260703009751315