[2026-04-29 13:39 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese kills gas tax to protect nation’s fuel security and Asian refinery deals

Snippet: The prospect of a new tax on gas exports has been killed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is staking his personal reputation on Australia’s relationship with its Asian neighbours in Japan, Korea and Malaysia that have warned against the move.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-kills-gas-tax-to-protect-nation-s-fuel-security-and-asian-refinery-deals-20260429-p5zs1t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial

Snippet: The revelation of a Wall Street Journal report detailing a witness statement that Qatar offered to “take care of” International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan strips away any remaining illusions of neutrality in international law. The allegation that Doha proposed a quid pro quo to ensure Khan pursued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant is a direct assault on the integrity of the global legal system.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-894513

[2026-04-29 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several provinces today

Snippet: Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (29), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/29/local/986864/heavy-rainfall-above-50-mm-likely-in-several-provinces-today/

[2026-04-29 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Babar Azam dazzles in front of Karachi fans as Peshawar Zalmi storm into PSL final | The National

Snippet: Pakistan's premier batter Babar Azam gave yet another glimpse of his new-found form in T20 cricket as the Peshawar Zalmi captain guided his team to the final of the Pakistan Super League in front of a packed ground in Karachi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/29/babar-azam-dazzles-in-front-of-karachi-fans-as-peshawar-zalmi-storm-into-psl-final/

[2026-04-29 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: 12 Signs That The Relentless Decline Of Our Society Is Accelerating

Snippet: Authored by Michael Snyder via End Of The American Dream,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/12-signs-relentless-decline-our-society-accelerating

[2026-04-29 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 5150 Camiguin takes spotlight as PH Triathlon Series powers tourism drive

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ bold push to establish itself as a premier global destination for endurance sports shifts into high gear this weekend as the IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin headlines the second leg of the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series – an ambitious, multi-stop circuit designed to fuse elite competition with tourism promotion across the country’s most breathtaking island landscapes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/sports/5150-camiguin-takes-spotlight-as-ph-triathlon-series-powers-tourism-drive/2331069

[2026-04-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Republican Lawmakers Move On Legislation To Build And Fund Trump's $400 Million Ballroom

Snippet: Two days after a gunman tried to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Hilton hotel, Republican lawmakers got straight to work pushing for President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/republican-lawmakers-move-legislation-build-and-fund-trumps-400-million-ballroom

[2026-04-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why Iran's ties to extremists should surprise no one | The National

Snippet: An interview with former Sudanese minister Khalid Yousif this week shed new light on the long-standing partnership between Iran’s government and Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood-aligned factions within Sudan’s military. The former, Mr Yousif says, has steadily supplied the latter with arms throughout the Sudanese civil war, which is now in its fourth year.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/29/sudan-iran-irgc-islamists-terrorism/

[2026-04-29 12:53 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: By echoing the hateful policies of One Nation, the Liberal party risks becoming a recruiting agent for extremist groups | Malcolm Turnbull

Snippet: People who promote hatred of Muslims risk driving them to Islamic State. They are making Australia less safe

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/29/farrer-byelection-liberal-one-nation-preferences-malcolm-turnbull-comment-ntwnfb

[2026-04-29 12:49 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Stop the panic’: national cabinet meet again on fuel

Snippet: April 29, 2026 12:49 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stop-the-panic-national-cabinet-meet-again-on-fuel/

[2026-04-29 12:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Retail sales rise 5.6% in March on tourism boost, back-to-school season demand

Snippet: Revenue of major retail companies here went up 5.6 percent from a year earlier in March thanks to the robust consumption demand fueled by a sharp increase in inbound travelers to South Korea and the back-to-school season, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728310

[2026-04-29 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: SoCal city memorializes Charlie Kirk following overwhelming vote of approval

Snippet: A Southern California city has triggered a political flashpoint after installing street signs honoring slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as national tensions over political violence and free speech continue to simmer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/charlie-kirk-memorialized-in-socal-city/

[2026-04-29 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Resistance to new mosques exposes tensions over Japan’s growing Muslim communities

Snippet: Muslim leaders say local opposition has been fuelled by negative overseas coverage of Islam and claims circulating online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351746/resistance-new-mosques-exposes-tensions-over-japans-growing-muslim-communities?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 12:31 UTC+10:00] [Seiji Matsui] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Resistance to new mosques exposes tensions over Japan’s growing Muslim communities

Snippet: Muslim leaders say local opposition has been fuelled by negative overseas coverage of Islam and claims circulating online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3351746/resistance-new-mosques-exposes-tensions-over-japans-growing-muslim-communities

[2026-04-29 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Monitor appointed to address tensions between councillors at Perth shire

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/perth-council-monitor-appointed-serpentine-jarrahdale-shire/106620310

[2026-04-29 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: How the King and Queen spent their second day in the US

Snippet: King Charles III and Queen Camilla continued their state visit in Washington DC on Tuesday, by meeting members of President Trump's cabinet, before the King gave a speech to both houses of US Congress to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz92w28k0jpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-29 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaza situation remains precarious, Tony Blair tells UN

Snippet: Former UK prime minister Tony Blair told the United Nations Security Council that the situation in Gaza remains “precarious”, despite a reduction in violence following a ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-situation-remains-precarious-tony-blair-tells-un

[2026-04-29 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS concerts drive longer stays, higher spending among foreign tourists: gov't analysis

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign tourists who recently visited the country for concerts by K-pop giant BTS stayed longer and spent more than general inbound tourists, according to a government analysis released Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429004200315

[2026-04-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Retail sales rise 5.6 pct in March on tourism boost, back-to-school season demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Revenue of major retail companies here went up 5.6 percent from a year earlier in March thanks to the robust consumption demand fueled by a sharp increase in inbound travelers to South Korea and the back-to-school season, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429002400320

[2026-04-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Balkans] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Migration commissioner’s ‘photo op’ visit to Serbia angers MEPs

Snippet: BRUSSELS — European lawmakers have slammed a commissioner’s planned trip to Serbia, warning it’s bad timing and could gift a propaganda win to the government in Belgrade.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-commissioner-photo-op-visit-serbia-angers-mep/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-29 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US appeals court rejects Trump’s immigration detention policy

Snippet: A United States federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s practice of subjecting most people arrested in its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention without the opportunity to seek release on bond.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/29/us-appeals-court-rejects-trumps-immigration-detention-policy

[2026-04-29 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation lifts close to three-year high off back of fuel price surge

Snippet: Inflation has lifted to a near-three year high due to a 33 per cent jump in the price of petrol and diesel, but investors believe the chances of an interest rate rise have fallen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-lifts-close-to-three-year-high-off-back-of-fuel-price-surge-20260429-p5zrwl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Estado de Washington dice que inspectores de salud no han podido ingresar a centro de detención

Snippet: TACOMA, Washington, EE.UU. (AP) — El estado de Washington solicitó el martes a un juez federal que obligue al operador de prisiones The Geo Group a permitir el ingreso de inspectores de salud a su centro de detención migratoria en Tacoma, el cual ha sido objeto en los últimos años de miles de denuncias por parte de las personas detenidas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/washington-geo-group-ice-centro-detencion-migrantes-a3569f8a680b55d5c8dd2e89f72a9a9e

[2026-04-29 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Low-cost airlines in US push for government support on fuel costs

Snippet: US budget airlines are seeking $2.5bn in government aid to offset rising fuel costs, with their trade group, the Association of Value Airlines, urging the United States administration to provide “temporary government support”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/low-cost-airlines-us-push-government-support-fuel-costs

[2026-04-29 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

Snippet: Kim Jong Un has praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating their grenades while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, confirming a long-suspected battlefield policy.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddp7pzqdvjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-29 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: California Dreamin': GOP's Chance To Flip The Golden State

Snippet: Authored by Mike Robertson via American Thinker,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/california-dreamin-gops-chance-flip-golden-state

[2026-04-29 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Truck driver involved in tragic honeymoon deaths got his license in ‘Newsom’s California’

Snippet: A deadly Oregon crash involving an undocumented truck driver is igniting fresh outrage over immigration policies tied to Gov. Gavin Newsom and 46th president of the United States Joe Biden after federal agents re-arrested a suspect weeks after he was released by local officials.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/truck-driver-involved-in-tragic-honeymoon-deaths-got-his-license-in-newsoms-california/

[2026-04-29 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Socceroo says Trump peace prize makes mockery of FIFA policy

Snippet: Australian midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer’s credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game’s global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a mockery of its human rights policy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/socceroo-says-trump-peace-prize-makes-mockery-of-fifa-policy-20260429-p5zrzj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 11:27 UTC+10:00] [Arizona] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Judge thwarts Trump administration’s attempt to access Arizona voter rolls

Snippet: Justice department’s lawsuit dismissed in latest setback for government’s effort to amass information before midterms

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/arizona-voter-rolls-trump-administration

[2026-04-29 11:17 UTC+10:00] [United States Politics and Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla

Snippet: More than 100 guests were invited to the state dinner that President Trump hosted for King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla on Tuesday night, a list that included many allies and friends of Mr. Trump’s, top administration officials, six Supreme Court justices, Republican lawmakers, billionaires and other conservative figures.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/us/politics/state-dinner-guest-list.html

[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again)

Snippet: New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories from 28 April 2026 at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/28/trump-news-latest-updates-today

[2026-04-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Giant golden statue of Trump installed at his Florida golf course

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-gold-statue-cryptocurrency-doral-florida-golf-course-usa-politics-news/86757205-191c-4eab-b021-8cd9038da89f

[2026-04-29 10:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: This first home buyer was taxed twice. She’s now on a mission to warn others

Snippet: First home buyer Jess Ricci worked three jobs and put every spare dollar towards her house deposit.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/this-first-home-buyer-was-taxed-twice-she-s-now-on-a-mission-to-warn-others-20260421-p5zptb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:49 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win

Snippet: Politicians, children and Māori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national bird

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/kiwi-bird-nz-new-zealand-parliament

[2026-04-29 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lefty NJ congresswoman debuts federal $25 minimum wage bill a week after winning special election

Snippet: A national coalition of more than 100 organizations, including teachers unions and lawmakers, is pushing for a federal $25 minimum wage bill.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/lefty-nj-congresswoman-debuts-federal-25-minimum-wage-bill-a-week-after-winning-special-election/

[2026-04-29 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California’s fraud is endemic— Washington has to step in

Snippet: California was once a beacon of opportunity. Today, our great state maintains its natural blessings and abundance of potential, but both are being smothered by government inefficiency and fraud on a staggering scale.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/opinion/california-fraud-a-systemic-failure/

[2026-04-29 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DOJ Sues Cloudera For Deliberately Excluding American Workers From High-Paying Tech Jobs

Snippet: The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Cloudera Inc., accusing the enterprise data and artificial intelligence company of deliberately engineering a hiring process that excluded American workers from at least seven lucrative technology positions while the firm pursued permanent residency sponsorship for foreign workers on temporary visas.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/doj-sues-cloudera-deliberately-excluding-american-workers-high-paying-tech-jobs

[2026-04-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘It’s sexy’: Hanson brags about private plane

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/it-s-sexy-hanson-brags-about-private-plane-20260429-p5zryw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 10:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Tense' COVID-19 call between Morrison and then-Queensland premier

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/annastacia-palaszczuk-the-politics-of-being-me-book-former-queensland-recalls-toughest-moments-in-political-career/f8ad75e1-2bd5-4482-823c-dcbcf8e5e103

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: New research from the University of Melbourne says the High Court could determine First Nations sovereignty

Snippet: For 47 years, the High Court has left recognition of First Nations sovereignty to the political arena, but new findings 'put the option back on the table'. Source: AAP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/the-high-court-say-they-cannot-determine-first-nations-sovereignty-but-a-forgotten-legal-rule-says-otherwise/3cmge5hq0

[2026-04-29 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: The NT government says watch houses are being used less. The top Aboriginal legal service says otherwise

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/the-nt-government-says-watch-houses-are-being-used-less-the-territorys-top-legal-service-says-otherwise/q8lhhofyw

[2026-04-29 09:46 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rebel Wilson returns to the witness box in high-stakes defamation battle

Snippet: Rebel Wilson is facing another day of cross-examination in the Federal Court in Sydney as she fights a defamation case brought against her by one of the stars of her directorial debut.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/rebel-wilson-returns-to-the-witness-box-in-high-stakes-defamation-battle-20260429-p5zrwo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-29 09:32 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump's face, golden signature to be included on US passports

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-face-passport-signature-washington-politics-usa-news/9d83d8e2-6746-4a04-bab3-a9e182b1f8c2

[2026-04-29 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: DOJ lawsuit seeking Arizona voter information is dismissed

Snippet: A spool of stickers rests on a table at a polling station during Massachusetts state primary voting, Sept. 3, 2024, at the Newton Free Library, in Newton, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-voters-justice-department-election-2026-ff3f95c9021efc0616fe570689587562

[2026-04-29 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: White-haired Long Island politician who allegedly beat down rival during government meeting denies charges

Snippet: A white-haired Long Island politician who allegedly socked a political rival during a closed-door government meeting stood stone-faced in court Tuesday as he dodged an order of protection against his colleague.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/white-haired-long-island-politician-who-allegedly-beat-down-rival-during-government-meeting-denies-charges/

[2026-04-29 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Defiant James Comey breaks silence on second criminal indictment: ‘Let’s go’

Snippet: Former FBI Director James Comey issued a defiant statement in response to his federal indictment Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/defiant-james-comey-breaks-silence-on-second-criminal-indictment/

[2026-04-29 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: SoCal couple busted in alleged multimillion-dollar hospice scam plead not guilty

Snippet: A Southern California psychiatrist and his wife pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges accusing them of carrying out a multimillion-dollar hospice fraud scheme.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/socal-couple-busted-in-alleged-multimillion-dollar-hospice-scam-plead-not-guilty/

[2026-04-29 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Mandelson

Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer (right) appointed Peter Mandelson to the UK's most prestigious diplomatic role. (Reuters: Carl Court)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-29/keir-starmer-survives-peter-mandleson-inquiry-vote/106619068

[2026-04-29 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

Snippet: Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, left, questions a witness as Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., right, looks on during the Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-trump-senate-war-powers-90beeb508b258df5a1f355c45c343550

[2026-04-29 08:17 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump hails 'Two Kings' after meeting Charles, as the British monarch gets political

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has hosted King Charles for afternoon tea at the White House. Source: Getty / Pool/WireImage

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-hales-two-kings-in-speech-with-charles-as-the-british-monarch-gets-political/khv3v64wq