[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara under investigation

Snippet: The Illegal Assets and Liabilities Investigation Division informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodharagama yesterday (11) that an investigation has been launched into the assets and liabilities of former Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/lawnorder/993372/former-labour-minister-manusha-nanayakkara-under-investigation/

[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign cyber criminals arrested in Galle

Snippet: Fifty-five foreigners involved in an illegal money-making scam on the internet were arrested yesterday at a lodge in Dodanduwa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/lawnorder/993392/foreign-cyber-criminals-arrested-in-galle/

[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka Chairman’s Award Night 2026 on May 23

Snippet: The Lanka Chairman’s Award Night organised by the Lanka Business Corporation will be held on May 23 at the Galle Face Hotel from 4.00 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993412/lanka-chairmans-award-night-2026-on-may-23/

[2026-05-12 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Remembering Gerandi-Ella bus accident victims

Snippet: A multi-religious commemoration was held yesterday at the Gerandi-Ella area in Kotmale to mark the first-year anniversary of the fatal SLTB bus accident in which 24 passengers were killed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993425/remembering-gerandi-ella-bus-accident-victims/

[2026-05-12 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gnanodaya, Kalutara take on Bandaranayake Kurunegala in under 13 division three final

Snippet: S W R D Bandaranayake College, Kurunegala cricket team

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/sports/993004/gnanodaya-kalutara-take-on-bandaranayake-kurunegala-in-under-13-division-three-final/

[2026-05-12 05:32 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two held for smuggling Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

Snippet: The Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and arrested two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on Sunday (10).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/lawnorder/993451/two-held-for-smuggling-kendu-leaves-in-kalpitiya/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Everything we know so far about the 2026 federal budget — and how to tune in tonight

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/federal-budget-2026-what-we-know-so-far/stvb6xnlz

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Will tonight's federal budget revive the Great Australian Dream?

Snippet: Angela and Terry Oliveira are saving for a home but say the dream always seems "further and further" away. (ABC News: Joel Wilson)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/federal-budget-australian-dream-negative-gearing-housing/106666278

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 11.05.2026

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/business/993202/share-market-statistics-on-11-05-2026/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut Products – Prices on 11/05/2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/business/993208/coconut-products-prices-on-11-05-2026/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EXCHANGE RATES ON 11.05.2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/business/993220/exchange-rates-on-11-05-2026/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vijay – new hope for Tamil Nadu - DailyNews

Snippet: Even just one month ago, if someone predicted that South Indian film star “Thalapathi” (“Commander”) C. Joseph Vijay would be sitting in the Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister’s (CM) Chair before June, not many would have concurred. Yet, Vijay defied all odds to win the TN Assembly elections in a landslide, propelled mainly by young voters disillusioned with the status quo and the politics of former CM M.K.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/editorial/993322/vijay-new-hope-for-tamil-nadu/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/cartoon/993332/cartoon-of-the-day-873/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Country’s first State-run film school in the pipeline - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka (NFC) is considering establishing a dedicated academy to train the next generation of movie directors, cinematographers, film editors, and screenwriters.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993406/countrys-first-state-run-film-school-in-the-pipeline/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Buddhist-Muslim Dialogue launch today - DailyNews

Snippet: The launch of the book Buddhist-Muslim Dialogue will be hosted by The Tanweer Institute on May 12 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) at 4.30 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/local/993431/buddhist-muslim-dialogue-launch-today/

[2026-05-12 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: WIJAYARATNE – MALINI SUJATHA – It is with deep sadness that we announce the demise of Mrs. MALINI SUJATHA WIJAYARATNE (former Teacher of Visakha Vidyalaya) – Beloved wife of K.B.S. Wijayaratne; dearly loved mother of Ravi and Ashini; beloved mother-in-law of Chanaka and Gnanika; adored grandmother of Niviru,​ Tharindu,​ Chehan,​ and Charith.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/obituaries/993517/obituaries-669/

[2026-05-12 05:27 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: What do everyday Aussies actually want from tonight's budget?

Snippet: If public sentiment is anything to go by, everyday Australians are sick of struggling.As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down his fifth budget, housing affordability, tax reform and rising day-to-day expenses are expected to sit front and centre in Canberra.Nine.com.au asked Australians what they actually want from tonight's announcement, with many feeling the cost-of-living crisis has no end in sight.Watch the video above.READ MORE: Aussies could be $300 richer in one-off tax relief measure Housing affordability is tipped to

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/everyday-australians-federal-budget-jim-chalmers-economy-cost-of-living-fuel-prices/badbc4f8-90f5-4f7f-b46f-119223dbb48c

[2026-05-12 05:19 UTC+10:00] [Hantavirus] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: French woman was told by doctors hantavirus symptoms were just anxiety

Snippet: Exclusive: Spanish health minister says MV Hondius passenger, now in a ‘critical state’, had been suffering flu-like symptoms

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/11/french-womandoctors-hantavirus-symptoms-hv-hondius

[2026-05-12 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal

Snippet: South Africa’s parliament is set to establish an impeachment committee to probe allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa in the “Farmgate” scandal.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/11/south-africa-plans-presidential-impeachment-probe-over-farmgate-scandal

[2026-05-12 05:06 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Starmer began the day damaged and then things got worse

Snippet: A growing number of Labour MPs are in no mood to heed calls from the PM’s allies to keep faith with their leader

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/11/starmer-began-the-day-damaged-and-then-things-got-worse

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Hegseth: Senator Mark Kelly Revealed Classified Information On US Munitions Stockpiles

Snippet: Via American Greatness,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/hegseth-senator-mark-kelly-revealed-classified-information-us-munitions-stockpiles

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

Source: Michael West Media

Title: “Disingenuous”. Minister blindsided as Australia stumbled into Iran war

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/disingenuous-minister-blindsided-as-australia-stumbled-into-iran-war/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Marshals’ Episode 11 Recap: The Storm Of History

Snippet: The weather has turned. The bomb cyclone from last episode of Marshals has become what Kayce Dutton calls a “man-killer,” and he would know. Because here in Part Two, Kayce, Pete Calvin, and Neil Lamb, the escaped federal prisoner/former Yellowstone ranch hand, are caught all the way in it. As they trudge through snow and ice in Montana’s unforgiving Madison Range, looking for shelter, their circumstances become dire.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/05/11/marshals-episode-11-recap/

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

Source: The Age

Title: What’s not to like? Labor loosens grip on influencers, but some still won’t return to budget

Snippet: Much was made last year of the Albanese government’s move to open the doors of its budget lock-up to a horde of social media influencers, left to prepare posts during the (antiquated) annual tradition with the enthusiasm of students on school camp.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/what-s-not-to-like-labor-loosens-grip-on-influencers-but-some-still-won-t-return-to-budget-20260511-p5zvm2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: War on ‘kill cars’: NSW to raise jail time for gang arson

Snippet: Torching vehicles used in serious crimes, firebombing businesses and recruiting children to engage in criminal activity will receive harsher prison sentences as part of a suite of reforms to be introduced by the NSW government to curb a wave of gang violence.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/war-on-kill-cars-nsw-to-raise-jail-time-for-gang-arson-20260511-p5zvow.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Vanuatu approves new agreement with Australia after fraught negotiations

Snippet: Jotham Napat and Anthony Albanese have not yet ratified the Nakamal Agreement despite months of negotiations. (ABC News: Lillyrose Welwel/File photo)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/vanuatu-cabinet-agrees-to-new-nakamal-agreement-with-australia/106666966

[2026-05-12 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What will be in tonight's federal budget? Here are the major measures we know about so far

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unveiling his fifth budget tonight, and housing for younger Australians will be a centrepiece.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/whats-in-the-budget-here-is-what-we-know-so-far-may-2026/106665572

[2026-05-12 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why Chalmers will rein in the property free-for-all in tonight's budget

Snippet: Jim Chalmers's 2026 budget will include changes to tax concessions that could prove unpopular with many. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/why-chalmers-will-reform-property-tax-in-federal-budget-2026/106666010

[2026-05-12 04:30 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump vows to pause federal gas tax after Iran war boosts US fuel prices to four-year high

Snippet: National average for gas prices has risen by well over a dollar a gallon since late February

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/11/trump-federal-gas-tax-prices

[2026-05-12 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Delhi comes from behind to hand Punjab a fourth consecutive loss in IPL

Snippet: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala, India, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/punjab-delhi-ipl-3782ff4dc04aff554a566167002bda5d

[2026-05-12 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UK sanctions network accused of planning attacks for Iran

Snippet: The British government has imposed sanctions on an Iranian-linked network accused of plotting attacks in the UK and elsewhere.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/11/uk-sanctions-network-accused-of-planning-attacks-for-iran

[2026-05-12 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte’s drug war

Snippet: A senator from the Philippines has taken refuge inside the country’s parliament after the International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant regarding his role in the Philippines’ deadly drug war.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/11/philippine-senator-flees-icc-arrest-over-role-in-dutertes-drug-war

[2026-05-12 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump dice que suspenderá el impuesto federal a la gasolina, pero para eso necesita al Congreso

Snippet: Los precios de la gasolina son exhibidos en una gasolinera en Centennial, Colorado, el 28 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/David Zalubowski)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-trump-economia-gasolina-impuesto-iran-guerra-precios-80d7e6ea4cc753c7a6100913560f7e65

[2026-05-12 04:23 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rampant fraud to be targeted in budget amid fears of ‘next NDIS’

Snippet: Criminal gangs and swindlers rorting Australia’s support services – from veterans affairs to childcare and NDIS – will be targeted in Tuesday’s federal budget as fears grow that debt will spiral due to a surge in dodgy payments.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rampant-fraud-to-be-targeted-in-budget-amid-fears-of-next-ndis-20260511-p5zvkm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative

Snippet: Over $1 million in federal funds has been granted to a California Jewish community security program, Congressman Brad Sherman and the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles (JFEDLA) announced on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-895823

[2026-05-12 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trump Wants To Slash Child Care Costs By Getting Government Out Of The Way

Snippet: Child care in America has become a significant financial burden. For many families, it now rivals rent, a mortgage, or student loan payments.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/trump-wants-slash-child-care-costs-getting-government-out-way

[2026-05-12 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment

Snippet: Outgoing Mossad Director David Barnea was reprimanded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after he sent a confidential letter to Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, denouncing the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as his replacement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-895826

[2026-05-12 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Video assistant referees (VARs)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League set to reject extended powers for VAR next season

Snippet: VAR will rule on corners and second yellows at World Cup

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/11/premier-league-set-to-reject-extended-powers-for-var-next-season

[2026-05-12 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: American Bankers Attempt Last Ditch Effort To Kill Crypto Market Structure Bill Regarding Stablecoins

Snippet: American Bankers Association (ABA) CEO Rob Nichols sent an emergency Sunday letter to every bank CEO in the country, urging “immediate engagement” against what he called a stablecoin yield loophole in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, days before a Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/senate-schedules-clarity-act-markup-banking-lobby-democrats-mount-resistance

[2026-05-12 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump, congressional Republicans float suspending federal gas tax amid Iran war

Snippet: President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing suspending the federal gas tax as prices at the pump continue to soar ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/11/trump-congress-gop-gas-tax-iran-war.html

[2026-05-12 03:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UK sanctions Zindashti Network and Zarringhalam family members over alleged Iran-linked hostile acts

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — The British government sanctioned nine people and three organizations on Monday that it accused of engaging in “hostile activity” on behalf of Iran that threatens U.K. and global security.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-sanction-iran-attacks-uk-uk-82458d71e3313177202ae813ffeeb102

[2026-05-12 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gas tax. He'll need Congress

Snippet: President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected the country’s latest proposal for not including a nuclear concession. He also claimed that Iran went back on his ceasefire proposal to allow the U.S. to come in and help extract its highly enriched uranium.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-gas-tax-high-prices-iran-war-85313468d583c40b79c59e34d8186ee7

[2026-05-12 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ben Gvir calls EU ‘antisemitic’ as bloc sanctions Israeli settlers

Snippet: Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, has condemned the European Union after it moved to sanction Israeli settlers accused of carrying out violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ben-gvir-calls-eu-antisemitic-bloc-sanctions-israeli-settlers

[2026-05-12 03:17 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom

Snippet: Chuck Schumer accuses GOP of ‘asking working families to pay the price while Trump pockets the perks’ in letter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/11/senate-democrats-white-house-ballroom-funding

[2026-05-12 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Snippet: "A UK prime minister, using the idea of getting closer to the European Union as a key way to get the British public on his side? That is certainly not something we EU-types would have predicted. Especially when you think - it's the 10-year anniversary of the Brexit vote next month!"

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2k7re9jdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Starmer arson attacks accused did not intend to endanger life, court hears

Snippet: A Ukrainian man accused of an arson attack on the prime minister's house said he was forced to start the fire and did not intend to endanger anyone's life, the Old Bailey has heard.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3325n0054no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 03:09 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former Energy Minister Jayakody sends LOD to Prasad Siriwardena over defamatory remarks

Snippet: Former Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody has sent a Letter of Demand seeking Rs. 500 million in damages from Prasad Siriwardena over allegedly defamatory statements made during a public meeting.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/11/breaking-news/993526/former-energy-minister-jayakody-sends-lod-to-prasad-siriwardena-over-defamatory-remarks/

[2026-05-12 02:58 UTC+10:00] [British politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Labour officials ‘backing away’ from blocking return of Andy Burnham

Snippet: LONDON — Labour Party officials are now less likely to block leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham from returning to parliament after bruising election results last week, a member of the party’s ruling body has suggested.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-labour-officials-nec-reassessing-andy-burnham-block-after-election-losses/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-12 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Democratic FCC commissioner tells Disney that Trump admin engaging in ‘sustained’ censorship campaign

Snippet: The Trump administration is engaged in a targeted effort to censor Disney and its ABC network through a series of sweeping regulatory actions, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission said Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/media/democrat-fcc-commissioner-tells-disney-that-trump-admin-engaging-in-censorship-campaign/

[2026-05-12 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: After electoral collapse, UK Labour risks political oblivion

Snippet: After last week’s elections in England, Scotland and Wales, it wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that the UK Labour Party faces an existential crisis.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/after-electoral-collapse-uk-labour-risks-political-oblivion