[2026-09-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Democrats] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand

Snippet: Debates over AI development, regulation and datacenters have become buzzy topics for US presidential candidates

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/26/potential-2028-democratic-presidential-candidates-ai

[2026-09-26 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Canadian lawmaker removed from position after backing bill targeting arms exports to Israel

Snippet: A Canadian Liberal Party lawmaker has said he was removed from his position as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs after backing legislation aimed at regulating the country's arms exports to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/canadian-lawmaker-removed-position-after-backing-bill-targeting-arms-exports-israel

[2026-09-26 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters

Snippet: Israel’s Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country’s two main Arab-majority political lists from next month’s parliamentary election, potentially leaving Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/israel-bans-arab-parties-from-election-who-they-are-why-it-matters

[2026-09-26 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Man City ready to fight Premier League as rivals prepare compensation claims

Snippet: Manchester City plans to fight the Premier League for months if found guilty of alleged financial breaches in potentially the biggest scandal in English soccer history.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/26/man-city-ready-to-fight-premier-league-as-rivals-prepare-compensation-claims/

[2026-09-26 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Abdul El-Sayed called for repealing law that made sex without disclosing HIV status a felony

Snippet: Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once called for repealing a Michigan law that made it a felony for people who knew they had HIV to have sex without first informing their partner — a position he is standing by eight years later as he campaigns in one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/26/us-news/abdul-el-sayed-called-for-repealing-law-that-made-sex-without-disclosing-hiv-status-a-felony/

[2026-09-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The truth behind Donald Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’

Snippet: The US’s oil deal with Venezuela faces multiple legal and logistical problems, including questions about whether it can be implemented

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/26/donald-trump-oil-deal-with-venezuela

[2026-09-26 19:31 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if US accepts deal

Snippet: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Friday said his country is offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume talks on its nuclear program in exchange for concessions from Washington.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-strait-of-hormuz-reopen-us-accepts-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-26 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Why is the Swiss government opposing stricter neutrality rules?

Snippet: The Swiss government and parliament are urging voters to reject a proposal during an upcoming referendum that would strengthen the country’s neutrality policy by constraining Bern’s ability to impose unilateral sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/646189-swiss-neutrality-reform-referendum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-26 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Madagascar's Gen Z 'betrayed' after ushering in military govt

Snippet: A year after igniting protests that forced the president from power, Madagascar's Gen Z activists say they feel betrayed by a new government they accuse of resorting to the same old tactics.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/26/madagascars-gen-z-betrayed-after-ushering-in-military-govt/

[2026-09-26 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Diplomacy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump’s G20 invite to Putin is an ‘opportunity,’ German foreign minister says

Snippet: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Friday said that the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G20 meeting could be the start of “serious negotiations” to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/valdimir-putin-g20-opportunity-says-germany-johann-wadephul/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-09-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Labour party conference: A new prime minister and a new political era?

Snippet: Labour's annual conference opens in Liverpool on Sunday, and the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will probably be the undisputed star.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/labour-party-conference-liverpool-burnham-restore-hope

[2026-09-26 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham

Snippet: London, United Kingdom – Protesters are planning to gather in support of Palestine Action at the first Labour Party conference Prime Minister Andy Burnham will preside over.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/palestine-action-protest-labour-conference

[2026-09-26 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: OpenAI admits governments among 'dozens' of entities that could be infiltrated by bots | The National

Snippet: OpenAI said governments could be among "dozens" of entities around the world that may be infiltrated by its artificial intelligence models, as concerns regarding the safety of the technology rise after an incident involving the Australian government.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/26/openai-admits-governments-among-dozens-of-entities-that-could-be-infiltrated-by-bots/

[2026-09-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Brazil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections

Snippet: President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggest

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/26/lula-bans-fixed-odds-sports-betting-a-week-before-brazilian-elections

[2026-09-26 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Indian expats in Germany unnerved by far-right AfD's electoral gains

Snippet: Alternative for Germany supporters in Schwerin on Sept. 19 attend the far-right party's final rally for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/immigration/indian-expats-in-germany-unnerved-by-far-right-afd-s-electoral-gains

[2026-09-26 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spain tenants' unions urge new law after pensioner eviction sparks anger

Snippet: Spain's main tenants' unions on Friday urged the government to pass a new law to tackle the country's housing crisis after an 87-year-old was evicted from her Madrid home, sparking nationwide protests.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260926/spain-tenants-unions-urge-new-law-after-pensioner-eviction-sparks-anger

[2026-09-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Milrem draws on Ukraine battlefield experience to advance unmanned systems

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10882258

[2026-09-26 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong minister pledges public account on faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital

Snippet: But development chief Bernadette Linn stops short of confirming whether new accountability system for department heads will be invoked

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368888/hong-kong-minister-pledges-public-account-faulty-lifts-queen-mary-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 16:21 UTC+10:00] [Lift incident] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong minister pledges public account on faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital

Snippet: But development chief Bernadette Linn stops short of confirming whether new accountability system for department heads will be invoked

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368888/hong-kong-minister-pledges-public-account-faulty-lifts-queen-mary-hospital

[2026-09-26 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh | The National

Snippet: Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said ⁠early on Saturday it had intercepted ⁠two ballistic missiles and two drones ​launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels towards the kingdom.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/09/26/saudi-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drones-headed-for-riyadh/

[2026-09-26 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones targeting Khamis Mushait, Riyadh

Snippet: Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday it had intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the kingdom.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-909759

[2026-09-26 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report: Yemen's government forces regain control over Taiz areas

Snippet: Yemen's government forces say they have made advances in the southern Taiz governorate, taking control of several areas and higher ground, according to Al Jazeera.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-yemens-government-forces-regain-control-over-taiz-areas

[2026-09-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Andy Burnham] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The tricky tests awaiting Andy Burnham after Labour conference

Snippet: From a difficult economic landscape to decisions on oil and gas drilling, welfare spending and the Chagos Islands, we look at what’s on the horizon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/26/andy-burnham-tricky-labour-conference-budget-eu-oil

[2026-09-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Manchester City] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How drawn-out saga of Manchester City’s alleged cheating came to this

Snippet: Club’s ruthless approach was always at odds with their public image and this inglorious story has further to run

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/26/manchester-city-financial-charges-premier-league-uefa-abu-dhabi

[2026-09-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle

Snippet: Tactical wins and retaliatory strikes have not delivered peace, even as two separate insurgencies appear to be converging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368825/why-pakistans-endless-war-militants-fails-break-cycle?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Asia Society Policy Institute] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle

Snippet: Tactical wins and retaliatory strikes have not delivered peace, even as two separate insurgencies appear to be converging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368825/why-pakistans-endless-war-militants-fails-break-cycle

[2026-09-26 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?

Snippet: New Delhi, India – Indian democracy has been shaken by new revelations showing divisions within the body that is in charge of conducting its elections over controversial policies that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions of people.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/shaken-faith-why-are-indias-elections-under-unprecedented-scrutiny

[2026-09-26 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority

Snippet: Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/26/pam-wins-big-in-morocco-parliament-elections-but-falls-short-of-majority

[2026-09-26 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Saudi coalition 'intercepts Houthi drones headed for Riyadh' | The National

Snippet: CloseGet news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/26/live-us-iran-war-saudi-arabia-riyadh/

[2026-09-26 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oman and Iran discuss Hormuz navigation, regional tensions at UNGA

Snippet: Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi have discussed regional developments and efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oman's foreign ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oman-and-iran-discuss-hormuz-navigation-regional-tensions-unga

[2026-09-26 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos vows expanded support for robotics in local industries

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed expanded government support for local manufacturers by investing in robotic operations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/26/news/marcos-vows-expanded-support-for-robotics-in-local-industries/2433366

[2026-09-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Look again – there’s more to Germany’s election trends than far-right success | Cas Mudde

Snippet: Defeatist narratives abound. Yet Germany’s latest elections suggest voter dissatisfaction is benefiting the left as well as the right

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/26/europe-election-trends-far-right-success-defeatist-narratives-germany

[2026-09-26 13:46 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The politics limiting US arms deliveries to Taiwan

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/09/the-politics-limiting-us-arms-deliveries-to-taiwan/

[2026-09-26 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trevor Noah shows underline need for action in Hong Kong on scalping

Snippet: Readers discuss the growing problem of bot-driven ticket scalpers, the chief executive’s policy address, and a disagreement over Mark Six winnings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3368761/trevor-noah-shows-underline-need-action-hong-kong-scalping?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trevor Noah shows underline need for action in Hong Kong on scalping

Snippet: Readers discuss the growing problem of bot-driven ticket scalpers, the chief executive’s policy address, and a disagreement over Mark Six winnings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3368761/trevor-noah-shows-underline-need-action-hong-kong-scalping

[2026-09-26 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CNN blocked from Trump’s trip as White House signals new media curb

Snippet: The spot meant for CNN on Trump’s Air Force One flight on Saturday will be taken up by Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3368881/cnn-blocked-trumps-trip-white-house-signals-new-media-curb?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Knoxville] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CNN blocked from Trump’s trip as White House signals new media curb

Snippet: The spot meant for CNN on Trump’s Air Force One flight on Saturday will be taken up by Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3368881/cnn-blocked-trumps-trip-white-house-signals-new-media-curb

[2026-09-26 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Snippet: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a ban on online gambling, just days before an election in which he is seeking a fourth term as the country's leader.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c914ddj21rzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-26 13:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Opposition lawmaker urges JYP founder to testify at parliamentary audit

Snippet: Main opposition lawmaker Rep. Bae Hyun-jin on Saturday urged J. Y. Park, founder of JYP Entertainment, to testify at the upcoming parliamentary audit of South Korean government bodies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10884854

[2026-09-26 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Yemen coalition forces claim Houthi missile targeting Khamis Mushait destroyed

Snippet: The Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces in Yemen said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis towards the kingdom.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/yemen-coalition-forces-claim-houthi-missile-targeting-khamis-mushait

[2026-09-26 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump prepares to bomb Iran after midterms – WSJ

Snippet: President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects Washington to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/646264-trump-renew-iran-bombing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-09-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Is California Running A Shadow Welfare System For Illegal Immigrants

Snippet: The state of California spends billions of state and local tax dollars each year on welfare benefits for illegal immigrants through programs built to sidestep federal restrictions on public assistance, according to a new report from City Journal.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/california-running-shadow-welfare-system-illegal-immigrants

[2026-09-26 12:11 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Albo just can’t be trusted with Kylie’: Taylor brings the zingers to grand final breakfast

Snippet: Alastair Clarkson’s epic St Vincent’s de Paul dummy spit following his sacking as Roos coach and Kylie Minogue were the default plays for laughs by political leaders at the annual North Melbourne grand final breakfast.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/cbd/albo-just-can-t-be-trusted-with-kylie-taylor-brings-the-zingers-to-grand-final-breakfast-20260926-p610or.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Inside Russia's New Jet-Powered Attack Drone: Teardown Reveals Texas Instruments Chips

Snippet: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), a US government-funded international news organization, has released a new report on the teardown of a mostly intact Russian Geran-4 “Seeker” turbojet drone, revealing what makes these new one-way attack drones deadlier than the older piston-powered Geran-2s.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/military/inside-russias-new-jet-powered-attack-drone-teardown-reveals-texas-instruments-chips

[2026-09-26 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Midterms too close to call, GOP’s missing positive message and other commentary

Snippet: “Trump certainly deserves a shellacking — his presidency combines the unthinkable with the unnecessary with the unhinged,” growls Joe Klein at Sanity Clause, but he’s not making any predictions. “Senate races across the country,” including red states, “are all within or near the margin of error.” I’m “hoping that the Democrats will take one of the Houses,” but “I’m not willing to bet the farm on that.” One worry: Democrats this year “have accepted socialism in the same righteous, benighted

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/09/25/opinion/midterms-too-close-to-call-gops-missing-positive-message-and-other-commentary/

[2026-09-26 12:09 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: OpenAI says its bots have broken into other government websites

Snippet: OpenAI said websites of “dozens” of organisations, including governments and universities have been broken into by it artificial intelligence (AI) bots, just days after the Australian federal government revealed that an OpenAI agent hacked into Medicare.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/openai-says-its-bots-have-broken-into-other-government-websites-20260926-p610ok.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kyiv denies Seoul's claim of consensus to keep North Korean POW transfer confidential

Snippet: Kyiv has denied Seoul's claim that the two parties agreed to keep the recent transfer of two North Korean prisoners-of-war to South Korea confidential, sparking criticism from President Lee Jae Myung's political opponents.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10884823

[2026-09-26 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia not alone as OpenAI agents hacked other websites

Snippet: OpenAI has confirmed the hacking of an Australian government website is one of dozens of more breaches by its agents globally. (Reuters: Carlos Barria, file)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-26/openai-review-rogue-agents-australia-medicare-hack/107199074

[2026-09-26 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manchester City ready to fight Premier League after reports club guilty of 100-plus charges

Snippet: Report says City found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches spanning more than a decade; club have always denied ⁠any wrongdoing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3368876/manchester-city-ready-fight-premier-league-after-reports-club-guilty-100-plus-charges?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-26 11:28 UTC+10:00] [English football] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manchester City ready to fight Premier League after reports club guilty of 100-plus charges

Snippet: Report says City found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches spanning more than a decade; club have always denied ⁠any wrongdoing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3368876/manchester-city-ready-fight-premier-league-after-reports-club-guilty-100-plus-charges