[2026-05-25 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends staff against allegation she helped dela Rosa 'escape'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla defended his deputy chief of staff, retired Colonel Jean Robles, from allegations linking her to the escape of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa last week from the Senate despite being under the chamber's "protective custody."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/padilla-defends-staff-against-allegation-she-helped-dela-rosa-escape/2350907

[2026-05-25 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Fool, ignoramus': Parliamentary committee suspended as senators clash

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/senate-estimates-bridget-mckenzie-glenn-sterle-clash/106718614

[2026-05-25 17:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: 9News

Title: Labor to consult all businesses on tax reform amid criticism

Snippet: The federal government will consult all businesses, not just tech start-ups as was initially suggested, on its proposed tax reform.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed broad consultation would take place as he outlined the process of how the capital gains tax and negative gearing changes would be introduced to parliament."Treasury are going about consulting not just in tech, but consulting COSBOA, for example, ACCI, the Tech Council," he told reporters today.READ MORE: MP's WhatsApp account hacked by foreign powerPrime Minister Anthony

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/labor-to-consult-all-businesses-on-tax-reform-amid-criticism/79f86c1d-9221-4923-af9c-165ded2ed0f0

[2026-05-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League 2025-26 review: matches of the season

Snippet: Nine-goal and seven-goal thrillers feature with a chaotic denouement at Anfield and a fraught Tyne-Wear derby

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/25/premier-league-2025-26-review-matches-of-the-season

[2026-05-25 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ISIS-linked women and children to return to Australia within days

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/is-families-syria-australia-flights-booked-return/106719556

[2026-05-25 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese admits tax changes may hit businesses beyond tech

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted his capital gains tax overhaul may hit a wider range of firms beyond new tech start-ups, as he rushes his tax policy package through parliament in a ploy to corner Opposition Leader Angus Taylor into opposing tax relief.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-admits-tax-changes-may-hit-businesses-beyond-tech-20260525-p60094.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship house rules

Snippet: The dispute began after an MP flagged state planning guidelines stating that non-Islamic places of worship cannot be in commercial zones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3354741/malaysias-ruling-coalition-faces-test-over-selangor-non-muslim-worship-house-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 17:09 UTC+10:00] [James Chin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s ruling coalition faces test over Selangor non-Muslim worship house rules

Snippet: The dispute began after an MP flagged state planning guidelines stating that non-Islamic places of worship cannot be in commercial zones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3354741/malaysias-ruling-coalition-faces-test-over-selangor-non-muslim-worship-house-rules

[2026-05-25 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Bowen’s side role at international summit will cost taxpayers almost $150m

Snippet: Australia will spend nearly $150 million on Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen’s side role as president of negotiations at the United Nations’ next climate conference, as well as on supporting Pacific nations to participate in the global event.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/bowen-s-side-role-at-international-summit-will-cost-taxpayers-almost-150m-20260525-p600fn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Safety concerns loom as Colombians vote for a new president

Snippet: Gladys Marín is unsure if she will vote in Colombia’s presidential election due to safety fears. Her town in southwestern Colombia has endured frequent drone attacks, blamed on a rebel faction. Colombia will elect a new president and vice president on May 31, with the election seen as a referendum on President Gustavo Petro’s policies, including his “total peace” initiative.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-election-violence-drones-63d0fcb7d34fca4c92cd1338bec40dd1

[2026-05-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League 2025-26 review: players of the season

Snippet: Two deadly strikers, two creative forces and an all-but unbeatable goalkeeper make up our picks for the season

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/25/premier-league-2025-26-review-players-of-the-season

[2026-05-25 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign ministers of S. Korea, Croatia discuss arms, energy cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlic Radman, met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the weapons and energy sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260525003400315

[2026-05-25 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Why ICC going after Smotrich is a bigger deal than going after PM - analysis

Snippet: In hindsight, from the moment that Israel partially lost the US's backing for the war over the invasion of Rafah in May 2024, it became inevitable that the International Criminal Court would go after some Israeli officials regarding the conduct of the war with Hamas.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-897197

[2026-05-25 16:44 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese forges ahead with CGT and negative gearing plan while flagging possible business carve-outs

Snippet: Labor’s pre-election promise of a $1,000 standard tax deduction and $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’ will be included in the draft laws

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/25/albanese-forges-ahead-labor-budget-tax-reform-cgt-negative-gearing-business-changes

[2026-05-25 16:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'I'll cut you up': Senate hearing derailed by fiery stoush between MPs

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/labor-senator-glenn-sterle-and-nationals-senator-bridget-mckenzie-caught-in-heated-moment-that-briefly-derails-hearing/43cc859e-c73f-49a3-8a58-a6a399699adb

[2026-05-25 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Neale Daniher to be remembered with state funeral, premier reveals

Snippet: Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:25pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/neale-daniher-death-mourned-by-afl-state-funeral/106719368

[2026-05-25 16:15 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: MP's WhatsApp account hacked by foreign power

Snippet: A foreign state actor has hacked a parliamentarian and three staff members' WhatsApp accounts, leading to the platform being temporarily blocked.A Department of Parliamentary Services official told a Senate hearing today there was a "targeted phishing activity" on March 6.They received reports from a parliamentarian and three staffers that their accounts had been compromised.READ MORE: 'Maybe today': Rubio hints US-Iran deal could come sooner than we thinkAn MP's WhatsPApp account was hacked into by a foreign state actor.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/foreign-state-actor-hacked-parliamentarians-whatsapp-account/90e7f13c-a3eb-47bc-b5e0-afd669f4d9f1

[2026-05-25 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAAP aces, NCAA standouts to ignite 2026 PVL Draft

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Another wave of premier volleyball talent is about to crash into the professional ranks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/sports/uaap-aces-ncaa-standouts-to-ignite-2026-pvl-draft/2350872

[2026-05-25 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks furor hijacks election finale with fight over hate speech

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755453

[2026-05-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian fuel prices face July surge if Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Snippet: Australia faces a race against time to avoid another fuel price shock, as analysts watch to see if the latest breakthrough to end the Iran war can deliver cuts to the cost of oil before the Albanese government’s 26¢ excise relief expires at the end of June.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/australian-fuel-prices-face-july-surge-if-strait-of-hormuz-remains-shut-20260525-p600fd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Singapore foreign ministers to hold talks on peninsula, regional issues

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755450

[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Teal or no teal? Why these independents might stay solo

Snippet: On paper, the idea of a teal party makes perfect sense.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/teal-or-no-teal-why-these-independents-might-stay-solo-20260525-p6009b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Between the Senate crazies and your electric bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/best-senate-coup-sara-duterte-impeachment-electric-bill-increase/

[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Exclusive Content] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Rappler’s Best] Between the Senate crazies and your electric bill

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/newsletters/best-senate-coup-sara-duterte-impeachment-electric-bill-increase/

[2026-05-25 15:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton resigns

Snippet: Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog has been thrown into turmoil after the resignation of its founding commissioner, ending a contentious opening chapter for the integrity body ahead of a looming review of its performance.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/national-anti-corruption-commission-boss-paul-brereton-resigns-20260525-p600hw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tottenham wins to relegate West Ham

Snippet: LONDON (AFP) -- Tottenham secured Premier League survival at the expense of West Ham on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755443

[2026-05-25 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office

Snippet: Benin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, officially took office on Sunday with promises of stability, security and regional cooperation — but it was the presence of Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine at the ceremony that drew particular attention across West Africa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/25/benin-niger-relations-show-signs-of-thaw-as-wadagni-takes-office/

[2026-05-25 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 2 Pasig City employees suspended as Vico Sotto intensifies anti-corruption crackdown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday said two city government employees were placed under preventive suspension over alleged solicitation from contractors and fixing activities, as he intensified his anti-corruption campaign to include lower levels of the bureaucracy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/news/national/2-pasig-city-employees-suspended-as-vico-sotto-intensifies-anti-corruption-crackdown/2350863

[2026-05-25 15:45 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Allan government rejects former police chief’s call to cap gun ownership

Snippet: Victorians with a gun licence will not be restricted on how many weapons they own after the Allan government rejected a key recommendation from a former police chief commissioner as part of a review into the state’s firearms laws.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/allan-government-rejects-former-police-chief-s-call-to-cap-gun-ownership-20260525-p600h9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Federal anti-corruption boss resigns two years early

Snippet: May 25, 2026 15:43 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/federal-anti-corruption-boss-resigns-two-years-early/

[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president-philippines/

[2026-05-25 15:42 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Things to know: Duties and responsibilities of the Senate president

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-role-responsibilities-senate-president/

[2026-05-25 15:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The battle over pokies comes to premier’s backyard

Snippet: Labor councillors in Chris Minns’ electorate of Kogarah have urged the state government to do more to address the billions spent on pokies each year by introducing mandatory cashless gaming and stronger caps on the number of machines.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/the-battle-over-pokies-comes-to-premier-s-backyard-20260525-p600ft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

Snippet: From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/25/labor-evading-scrutiny-foi-requests-mockery-promise-of-transparent-government

[2026-05-25 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Rubio denounces Hezbollah threats to overthrow Lebanese gov't

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounced Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem's Sunday speech, particularly the threats to overthrow the Lebanese government.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-897190

[2026-05-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Eight countries condemn Ben-Gvir over flotilla detainee video

Snippet: The governments of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye have jointly condemned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a video showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eight-countries-condemn-ben-gvir-over-flotilla-detainee-video

[2026-05-25 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hanson has no solutions, but she’s winning over younger Australians with one simple truth

Snippet: May 25, 2026 — 3:30pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/hanson-has-no-solutions-but-she-s-winning-over-younger-australians-with-one-simple-truth-20260524-p6005p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE among Arab and Islamic states to condemn Ben-Gvir over 'degrading' treatment of Gaza flotilla activists | The National

Snippet: The UAE and several other Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his "appalling, degrading and unacceptable" treatment of activists seeking to deliver aid to Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/uae-among-arab-and-islamic-states-to-condemn-ben-gvir-over-degrading-treatment-of-gaza-flotilla-activists/

[2026-05-25 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: European absence can make Chelsea a threat - Rooney

Snippet: Chelsea only won three Premier League games from February onwards

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr7p1xl2npno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-25 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea to hold major party plenary meeting next month

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755427

[2026-05-25 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: US-Iran talks make progress, Syria set for first parliament meeting and UAE delivers Eid aid to Gaza | The National

Snippet: In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump tells negotiators to "take their time" as a deal between America and Iran moves closer.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/25/us-iran-talks-make-progress-syria-set-for-first-parliament-meeting-and-uae-delivers-eid-aid-to-gaza/

[2026-05-25 15:06 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian government ‘deeply alarmed’ over flotilla activists’ claims of abuse in Israeli custody

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed public calls for a meeting from Australian activists who say they were abused and mistreated while in Israeli custody after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted in international waters last week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australian-government-deeply-alarmed-over-flotilla-activists-claims-of-abuse-in-israeli-custody-20260525-p600d6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Sweden] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrate

Snippet: Ulf Kristersson aims to expand state-funded IVF as Sweden grapples with lowest fertility rate since records began

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/sweden-pm-ivf-re-election-record-low-birthrate

[2026-05-25 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports

Snippet: ABC North and West SA

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/government-bails-out-rex-debts-owed-to-regional-airports/106638756

[2026-05-25 14:48 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [EDITORIAL] Political theater: When senators misdirect, cry, and flee from justice

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/voices/editorials/political-theater-senators-misdirect-cry-flee-justice-filipino-version/

[2026-05-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Africa Day 2026 celebrates Korea-Africa friendship through culture, rhythm

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755415

[2026-05-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Remote residents call for more NT government support over diphtheria outbreak

Snippet: Topic:Infectious Diseases

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/yuendumu-nt-government-messaging-diphtheria-response/106716014

[2026-05-25 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign minister highlights Africa’s growing strategic importance at Africa Day event

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755414

[2026-05-25 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Parramatta council official edited applications to help friends get jobs

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/nsw-city-of-parramatta-council-icac-inquiry-roxanne-thornton/106718170

[2026-05-25 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Housing minister says Waterloo community 'not functional' as demolition looms

Snippet: Mon 25 May 2026 at 2:08pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-25/waterloo-public-housing-estate-fenced-off-ahead-of-demolition/106718016