[2026-05-26 12:37 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Celebrity] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Copy of Shakespeare, trans politics and tigers: Lunch with Eddie Izzard is a dizzying business

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/copy-of-shakespeare-trans-politics-and-tigers-lunch-with-eddie-izzard-is-a-dizzying-business-20260526-p600t3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 12:16 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Congressman hasn't been seen for 12 weeks, won't say why

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/tom-kean-missing-congressman-representative-usa-politics-news/28a222e5-489f-48ac-9c60-83acfd8cd663

[2026-05-26 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria

Snippet: MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A group of 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have booked flights to return from Syria and some could face charges, Australia’s government said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/isis-brides-australia-syria-islamic-state-roj-1462dd43a85e394636ca8a8ab66b440b

[2026-05-26 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) BOK expected to hold key rate steady, signal hawkish stance amid inflation concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) is expected to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its monetary policy meeting later this week for an eighth consecutive meeting, though its policy stance is likely to turn more hawkish amid rising inflation and stronger-than-expected economic growth, analysts said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260526003800320

[2026-05-26 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations, India's trade minister said Monday. The ties were strained under Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of a Sikh activist in Canada.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755896

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

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong fire survivors face countdown on government buyout

Snippet: Leung Ho-hin hopes to continue living in his childhood home at Wang Fuk Court, but the government plans to buy back his third-floor unit. (Photo by Anne Chan)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/fires/hong-kong-fire-survivors-face-countdown-on-government-buyout

[2026-05-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Big Tech] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: How Elon Musk galvanized the UK’s online safety regime

Snippet: LONDON — MPs hoping for a gentle return to Westminster from Christmas recess this year had barely settled back into their parliamentary offices when photos of two female Cabinet ministers in bikinis began circulating on X.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-elon-musk-grok-galvanized-uk-online-safety-regime/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-26 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bolivian leader to slash own salary by 50% in gesture to protesters

Snippet: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said Monday he would slash his salary by 50 percent to try to end weeks of anti-government protests.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755878

[2026-05-26 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Canada raises concerns over treatment of flotilla activists

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel’s treatment of civilians aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was “unacceptable” during a phone call between the two leaders.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/canada-raises-concerns-over-treatment-flotilla-activists

[2026-05-26 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zubiri apologizes to Inday Badiday's family for dragging name during heated Senate plenary discussions

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Miguel Zubiri apologized to the familyn of late talk show host Inday Badiday for mentioning her name when he motioned to strike off the record a video presented by fellow Sen. Imee Marcos linking the minority bloc to Charter change (Cha-cha).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/zubiri-apologizes-to-inday-badidays-family-for-dragging-name-during-heated-senate-plenary-discussions/2351264

[2026-05-26 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Celebrity] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Shakespeare, trans politics and tigers: Lunch with Eddie Izzard is a dizzying business

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/shakespeare-trans-politics-and-tigers-lunch-with-eddie-izzard-is-a-dizzying-business-20260524-p6003v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 11:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking

Snippet: Senegal's president on Monday named a senior economist as prime minister after sacking his estranged former mentor in a shock move, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer the west African country out of crippling debt.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755864

[2026-05-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran envoys tackle potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

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/world/middle-east/irans-envoy-discussing-potential-peace-deal-us-qatar-may-25-2026/

[2026-05-26 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This program aimed to improve early education. Instead, it’s created a growing kinder crisis

Snippet: Parts of Melbourne could be short thousands of kindergarten places over the next decade due to a $1.4 billon state government program which has sent enrolments soaring across the state.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/this-program-aimed-to-improve-early-education-instead-it-s-created-a-growing-kinder-crisis-20260514-p5zwrr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 11:04 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Minns admits 'giant intelligence failure' led to Bondi terror attack

Snippet: NSW Premier Chris Minns has stopped short of calling the state's counter-terrorism system broken, but admits a "giant intelligence failure" led to the deaths of 15 people in the Bondi terror attack.Minns defended the work of the Joint Counter Terrorism Team, a mix of senior police and intelligence agencies, in thwarting "32 terrorism events" in the state since its formation, as their actions in the lead-up to the attack are analysed at a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Cohesion.Earlier today,

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/royal-commission-minns-admits-giant-intelligence-failure-led-to-bondi-terror-attack/ffeb9365-4492-4b3a-bbdd-187b6f7074f6

[2026-05-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Marcos’ historic Japan trip: what will Philippine leader seek from Takaichi?

Snippet: Japan is a key counterweight for the Philippines to deal with its maritime challenges in the South China Sea, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354798/marcos-historic-japan-trip-what-will-philippine-leader-seek-takaichi?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Marcos’ historic Japan trip: what will Philippine leader seek from Takaichi?

Snippet: Japan is a key counterweight for the Philippines to deal with its maritime challenges in the South China Sea, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354798/marcos-historic-japan-trip-what-will-philippine-leader-seek-takaichi

[2026-05-26 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How some SC justices voted on dela Rosa petition against ICC arrest warrant and why

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the government tightened its noose on fugitive Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, members of the Supreme Court, which paved the way for his arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) by thumbing down his petition to stop the enforcement of the warrant explain their positions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/news/how-some-sc-justices-voted-on-dela-rosa-petition-against-icc-arrest-warrant-and-why/2351250

[2026-05-26 10:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'All responsibility is mine,' Shinsegae chief bows in apology

Snippet: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed his head before victims' families Tuesday, taking personal responsibility for a Starbucks Korea promotion that touched off nationwide anger over one of South Korea's most painful political tragedies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755785

[2026-05-26 10:48 UTC+10:00] [BHP] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite

Snippet: Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/26/bhp-files-australian-government-emissions

[2026-05-26 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IS-linked group set to return to Australia, minister says

Snippet: SYDNEY — A group of seven women and 12 children linked to Islamic State fighters are bound for Australia after years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/26/world/asia-oceania/is-linked-group-set-to-return-to-australia-minister-says/2351247

[2026-05-26 10:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed indignation at the Israeli government’s “appalling” treatment of participants in a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/canadas-mark-carney-calls-treatment-of-gaza-flotilla-activists-appalling

[2026-05-26 10:07 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA puts hand up to build Australia’s next military missiles hub

Snippet: WA could become the third state in Australia to begin manufacturing military missiles after the government announced it was seeking expressions of interest to build a weapons hub.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-puts-hand-up-to-build-australia-s-next-military-missiles-hub-20260526-p600og.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Visit to India by Canada's Carney helped reset strained relations

Snippet: India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal makes remarks with Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, not shown, before a bilateral meeting in Ottawa, on Monday, May 25, 2026. (Justin Tang /The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-india-trade-talks-e7c2cc7e376e41303fb47b62d4d0f175

[2026-05-26 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tasmania 'just wanted to roll trucks in' in quick fix for icebreaker refuelling saga

Snippet: Topic:Antarctic Research

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/tas-nuyina-refuel-senate-estimates/106721322

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Government sets up fight with Santos over gas reservation plan

Snippet: Tue 26 May 2026 at 9:09am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/government-sets-up-fight-with-santos-over-gas-reservation-plan/106721410

[2026-05-26 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive

Snippet: ‘We will intensify our blows, increase our firepower, and we will crush them,’ the Israeli prime minister said on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354819/israel-steps-lebanon-strikes-netanyahu-escalates-offensive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 09:06 UTC+10:00] [Litani River] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive

Snippet: ‘We will intensify our blows, increase our firepower, and we will crush them,’ the Israeli prime minister said on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3354819/israel-steps-lebanon-strikes-netanyahu-escalates-offensive

[2026-05-26 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK

Snippet: Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/26/views-on-tackling-online-safety-under-16s-social-media-consultation

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s property lobby would have us believe investors are selfless public servants. It’s just profiteering | Maiy Azize

Snippet: The government is right to wind back a system where taxpayers spend billions lining the pockets of those treat housing like an asset class, not a basic need

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/26/australias-property-lobby-would-have-us-believe-investors-are-selfless-public-servants-its-just-profiteering

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Israeli opposition leader calls for probe into abuse of flotilla activists

Snippet: Tue 26 May 2026 at 9:00am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/israeli-opposition-leader-yair-lapid-global-sumud-flotilla/106720542

[2026-05-26 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Communications c'mtee approves splitting Karhi's media legislation amid legal adviser's opposition

Snippet: Despite opposition from legal advisers, the Special Committee on the Communications Bill approved splitting the legislation into two bills after a vote on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897266

[2026-05-26 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Senegal's president names a former banking executive as new prime minister

Snippet: Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye attends the Africa Forward Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/senegal-ousmane-sonko-pastef-dismissal-prime-minister-diomaye-faye-204e46da6f924126f7bd5755fb95b008

[2026-05-26 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Canada's Carney warns Alberta independence vote could echo Brexit

Snippet: Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to reporters as he takes part in an event at a new housing development in Orleans, Ont., on Monday, May 25, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/canada-alberta-carney-brexit-b9c389bfebc25406b65fccf5238242d8

[2026-05-26 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Democrats Using Black Athletes As Pawns In Redistricting War

Snippet: The Congressional Black Caucus, aligned with the NAACP, is urging black college athletes to avoid Southeastern Conference schools in Southern states as a form of economic pressure against Republican-drawn redistricting maps that eliminate majority-black congressional districts. The campaign is called "Out of Bounds,” and is essentially asking young black athletes to forfeit their best shot at a professional sports career so Democratic lawmakers can make a political statement about redistricting.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/democrats-using-black-athletes-pawns-redistricting-war

[2026-05-26 07:44 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: IS women and children leave Syria, two left behind

Snippet: Nineteen Australian women and children linked to Islamic State flew out of Syria late on Monday night, bound for Australia, leaving two of their number behind.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/is-women-and-children-leave-syria-two-left-behind-20260526-p600m7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-26 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "It Should Be Studied": RFK Jr Says 'Trump Derangement Syndrome Is 'A Real Thing'

Snippet: Authored by James Howard Kunstler,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/it-should-be-studied-rfk-jr-says-trump-derangement-syndrome-real-thing

[2026-05-26 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brazil commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investment

Snippet: SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian government said Monday it has committed 3.1 billion reais ($617.5 million) to foster ecological investment in the Amazon region, as part of a plan to expand a federal program known as Eco Invest that was announced during last year’s COP30 — the annual United Nations climate summit it hosted last year.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-amazon-rainforest-ecological-investment-1fc8098f5e20ae824502a86448b46f89

[2026-05-26 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Save the Children slams 'disappointing' debate over returning IS-linked families

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/federal-politics-live-blog-tax-cgt-isis-brides-senate-estimates/106719914

[2026-05-26 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tasmania spent $47m on digital program that did not deliver intended modules

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-26/auditor-general-scathing-of-tasmanian-doh-hris-program/106719970

[2026-05-26 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Benin moves to ease tensions with AES bloc [Africanews Today]

Snippet: A new political tone in Benin, fresh health fears over Ebola, the shadow of gold trafficking in Sudan, renewed turbulence in Senegal, and preparations for Eid al-Adha in Morocco are shaping Africa’s news agenda this week. Here is an overview of the main developments across the continent.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/benin-moves-to-ease-tensions-with-aes-bloc-africanews-today/

[2026-05-26 06:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Chalmers flags bigger tax cuts for next election

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted the government could go to the next election promising larger tax cuts than the $250 offset announced in the 2026 budget.In the budget measure, Australian workers will receive an immediate $250 tax offset annually, beginning in the 2027-2028 financial year.Speaking to the Australian Financial Review, Chalmers said there was room to increase that amount in the future.READ MORE: Charity worker appeals conviction over child abuse bookTreasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted at further tax relief.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/jim-chalmers-flags-new-tax-cuts-for-next-election/f1d5876f-8eb6-4807-9220-a18c5b3d2c65

[2026-05-26 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

Snippet: ⁠Israeli ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to ⁠intensify strikes ⁠against Hezbollah ⁠in Lebanon to “crush” the armed group.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/israel-to-intensify-lebanon-offensive-in-bid-to-crush-hezbollah

[2026-05-26 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Residents flee Beirut suburbs after Israeli escalation warning

Snippet: Residents have begun leaving the southern suburbs of Beirut after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled an escalation in attacks against Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/residents-flee-beirut-suburbs-after-israeli-escalation-warning

[2026-05-26 06:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy

Snippet: Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/26/australia-politics-live-renewables-climate-bhp-files-budget-capital-gains-tax-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-question-time-senate-estimates-ntwnfb

[2026-05-26 06:21 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The New York Times

Title: After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.

Snippet: He might not be done just yet.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/us/politics/thomas-massie-2028-race.html

[2026-05-26 06:14 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'No retreat': Iranian leader vows vengeance

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of US politics and the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-26-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/596b4138-b57a-4af3-9600-d54fd9beda8c

[2026-05-26 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds

Snippet: The former chief executive of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP), and ex-husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than 400,000 British pounds ($540,000) from the party’s funds.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/25/ex-scottish-national-party-chief-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-funds

[2026-05-26 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan should not abandon its peace brand

Snippet: Protesters hold placards and lights during a rally against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's policies on constitutional revision and military expansion, in front of the parliament building in Tokyo on May 19. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-should-not-abandon-its-peace-brand

[2026-05-26 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: How hate crimes and political assassinations reflect America's polarization crisis - analysis

Snippet: The deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has added another case to a widening American debate over political violence, hate crimes, and radicalization in a country already shaken by antisemitic attacks, threats against public officials, the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and repeated attempts to target President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-897282