[2026-04-17 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM calls for tighter crackdowns on illegal drugs

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Friday for tightening crackdowns on illegal drugs, saying criminal activities involving their smuggling and abuse are threatening people's safety and everyday lives.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417004900315

[2026-04-17 12:36 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Team Mirai will consider joining ruling coalition if asked

Snippet: Opposition party Team Mirai will consider whether to join the ruling coalition if requested to do so by the Liberal Democratic Party, leader Takahiro Anno said in a recent interview.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/japan/politics/team-mirai-leader-takahiro-anno/

[2026-04-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Federal authorities issue warning after multiple drone sightings above Coors Field

Snippet: A flock of drones above Coors Field earlier this month has sent federal law enforcement on a chase to track down the operators.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/sports/feds-issue-warning-after-multiple-drone-sightings-above-coors-field/

[2026-04-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Queensland wants to ‘move every mountain possible’ for second refinery

Snippet: Queensland is in discussions with proponents to build a second fuel refinery in the state to service potential new oil reserves from the Taroom Trough, according to Premier David Crisafulli.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/queensland-wants-to-move-every-mountain-possible-for-second-refinery-20260417-p5zos1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ask me anything: the future of Aukus, sanctions on Israel and more ACT senators - podcast

Snippet: What’s the line in the sand for Albanese to rethink the multibillion-dollar Aukus agreement? Why won’t the government implement sanctions on the US and Israel – similar to those imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine? And should the Senate expand to better represent the needs of a growing population, such as in the ACT?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/17/ask-me-anything-the-future-of-aukus-sanctions-on-israel-and-more-act-senators-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Borders] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Farage throws a wildcard into Scotland’s elections

Snippet: SCOTLAND — Deep in the polling doldrums, Scottish Labour has a plot to sneak into power regardless.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-scotland-elections-wildcard-reform-uk-scottish-labour/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills estranged wife, himself 2 weeks before court deadline to move out

Snippet: ANNANDALE, Virginia— Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a rising star in the Democratic Party until sexual assault allegations ruined his political fortunes, killed his estranged wife and then himself weeks before a judge's deadline to move out of their family home, according to police and court records.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/17/world/americas-emea/former-virginia-lieutenant-governor-kills-estranged-wife-himself-2-weeks-before-court-deadline-to-move-out/2322490

[2026-04-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Major refinery fire won't lead to fuel rationing, Australian PM says

Snippet: Fuel production at a critical Australian oil refinery has significantly dropped after a major fire but tougher restrictions will not be introduced, the country's prime minister has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24118yrpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 11:35 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Starmer in crisis after Mandelson scandal roars back to life

Snippet: In recent weeks, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had capitalized on crisis abroad to shore up his position. New details about his appointment of former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson are rekindling doubts about his grip on power at home.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/world/politics/starmer-crisis-mandelson-scandal/

[2026-04-17 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Economic policy expert appointed as new S. Korean ambassador to Britain

Snippet: A former head of a state-affiliated economic policy think tank was appointed as the new South Korean ambassador to Britain, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719484

[2026-04-17 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May

Snippet: Todd Lyons, senior official performing the duties of the director at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, listens during a Senate Homeland Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-customs-enforcement-ice-todd-lyons-da46097e88f93a7d6e15570222a34f06

[2026-04-17 11:21 UTC+10:00] [House of Representatives] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election for US House

Snippet: Victory means Democrats hold on to the 11th district seat in the House, where Republicans hold a thin majority

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/progressive-democrat-analilia-mejia-wins-new-jersey-special-election-for-us-house

[2026-04-17 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA

Snippet: Cam Hamilton, acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee on Homeland Security oversight hearing of FEMA on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fema-trump-cameron-hamilton-administrator-disasters-navy-seals-17faca872fd7ec99f15f50e1464b9e35

[2026-04-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian immigration and asylum] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Paul Keating’s statement on Angus Taylor, his immigration policy and the Liberal party – full text

Snippet: The Coalition leader ‘has elected to walk away from the best instincts’ of the Liberals, the former Australian prime minister says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/17/paul-keating-angus-taylor-liberal-party-immigration-statement-in-full-ntwnfb

[2026-04-17 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump credits Las Vegas as the ‘birthplace’ of no tax on tips policy, touts up to ‘$8,000′ refunds for workers

Snippet: President Trump touted his tax deductions for tipped wages in Las Vegas Thursday, the place where he was inspired to pursue the policy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/trump-credits-las-vegas-as-the-birthplace-of-no-tax-on-tips-policy-touts-up-to-8000-refunds-for-workers/

[2026-04-17 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Economic policy expert appointed as new S. Korean ambassador to Britain

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A former head of a state-affiliated economic policy think tank was appointed as the new South Korean ambassador to Britain, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002400315

[2026-04-17 10:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt. eyes releasing public urea stockpile this month amid supply woes: finance chief

Snippet: The government aims to release public urea and urea solution reserves late this month to respond proactively to supply shortages caused by the Middle Eastern crisis, the finance minister said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719425

[2026-04-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub

Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719412

[2026-04-17 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

Snippet: The prime minister's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington is like a horror film for Sir Keir Starmer, stuck on repeat.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dl8l5l008o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-17 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Hong Kong businesses wary of renewed China push for anti-sanctions law

Snippet: Flags of Hong Kong and China. Chinese officials have called for strengthening "systems and mechanisms for countering foreign sanctions" in Hong Kong. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/hong-kong-businesses-wary-of-renewed-china-push-for-anti-sanctions-law

[2026-04-17 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Far-left Democrat Analilia Mejia wins NJ special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress

Snippet: Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway Thursday in the New Jersey special election to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/far-left-democrat-analilia-mejia-wins-nj-special-election-to-replace-gov-mikie-sherrill-in-congress/

[2026-04-17 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Refinery blaze not cause to rachet up fuel crisis response, Albanese says

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/refinery-blaze-national-fuel-plan/106544826

[2026-04-17 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yale blames soaring costs, degree doubts and free speech worries for higher ed trust crisis: ‘Fallen short’

Snippet: Skyrocketing college costs, shady admissions practices, and growing fears about free speech, political bias and curriculum have eroded public trust in higher education, a scathing Yale University report said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/yale-blames-soaring-costs-degree-doubts-and-free-speech-worries-for-higher-ed-trust-crisis-fallen-short/

[2026-04-17 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't eyes releasing public urea stockpile this month amid supply woes: finance chief

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The government aims to release public urea and urea solution reserves late this month to respond proactively to supply shortages caused by the Middle Eastern crisis, the finance minister said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001300320

[2026-04-17 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: White House budget chief Russ Vought warns DHS ‘disintegrating’ amid partial government shutdown

Snippet: The Department of Homeland Security is “disintegrating” as the partial government shutdown continues with no end in sight, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought warned senators Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/white-house-budget-chief-russ-vought-warns-dhs-is-disintegrating-amid-shutdown/

[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes

Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes

[2026-04-17 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Who’s down with NPP? An increasing number of California voters

Snippet: I’ve followed politics my whole life, but I never paid much attention to No Party Preference (NPP)candidates.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/whos-down-with-npp-more-california-voters/

[2026-04-17 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air tops gov't-led passenger survey among local, foreign carriers

Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's leading full-service carrier, ranked the highest among domestic and foreign airlines in an annual government-led passenger quality survey conducted last year, the transport ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001100320

[2026-04-17 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Albanese says more refineries needed in wake of Geelong fire, foreign interference ruled out as cause

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs more fuel refineries, a day on from a fire at one of the two left in Australia that has limited production during the ongoing fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/albanese-says-more-refineries-needed-in-wake-of-geelong-fire-foreign-interference-ruled-out-as-cause-20260417-p5zomi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF says it is restoring relations with Venezuela

Snippet: The move paves the way for the institution to potentially offer financial support to the government of the economically embattled nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3350384/imf-says-it-restoring-relations-venezuela?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-17 09:50 UTC+10:00] [Venezuela] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: IMF says it is restoring relations with Venezuela

Snippet: The move paves the way for the institution to potentially offer financial support to the government of the economically embattled nation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3350384/imf-says-it-restoring-relations-venezuela

[2026-04-17 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: On Trump vs. Pope, let us not choose between the heart and the head

Snippet: Who ever could have guessed that the election of the first American Pope would cause political problems at home?

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/on-trump-vs-pope-let-us-not-choose-between-the-heart-and-the-head/

[2026-04-17 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: DOJ Launches Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell

Snippet: The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), federal officials confirmed Thursday, marking the latest escalation in a scandal that has already forced the longtime congressman to resign from the House and suspend his bid for California governor.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/doj-launches-investigation-sexual-assault-allegations-against-eric-swalwell

[2026-04-17 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Embarrassing tactic Gavin Newsom used to boost his book sales

Snippet: Gov. Gavin Newsom found a novel way to boost both his political war chest and his memoir sales, by tying the two together.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/embarrassing-new-details-emerge-about-gavin-newsoms-book-sales/

[2026-04-17 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul eyes union-pleasing pension boost that could saddle cash-strapped NYC with $328M bill

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul is negotiating a $1.5 billion union-pleasing scheme to fatten government workers’ pensions — and it could cost the cash-strapped Big Apple a staggering $328 million.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/hochul-eyes-pension-boost-that-could-saddle-cash-strapped-nyc-with-328-million-bill/

[2026-04-17 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CBP Says It Seized More Than 60 Pounds Of Cocaine From US Citizen At Border

Snippet: Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/cbp-says-it-seized-more-60-pounds-cocaine-us-citizen-border

[2026-04-17 09:01 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Snippet: A seismic clash between City and Arsenal, Tottenham need leadership, and could Eddie Howe recall Yoane Wissa?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/17/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-this-weekend

[2026-04-17 08:49 UTC+10:00] [Department] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Starmer dismisses top official Robbins as Mandelson vetting crisis deepens

Snippet: LONDON — One of Britain’s most senior civil servants, Olly Robbins, was dismissed late Thursday as Keir Starmer’s government reeled from a deepening crisis over the appointment of its former ambassador the U.S., Peter Mandelson.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-dismisses-top-official-olly-robbins-peter-mandelson-vetting-crisis-deepens/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-17 08:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Albanese says 'no change' to fuel supply despite refinery blaze

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there is "no change" to Australia's fuel situation after one of the country's two oil refineries was struck by a massive blaze.The blaze erupted shortly after 11 pm on Wednesday night at the Viva Energy refinery in Geelong.No injuries were recorded, but it took firefighters 13 hours to bring the blaze under control.LIVE UPDATES: Trump whacks Australia in fresh attackPrime Minister Anthony Albanese vists the Viva oil refinery at Geelong.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/viva-power-plant-fire-geelong-anthony-albanese-says-no-change-to-fuel-supplies/76bbcdf7-4dcf-470d-a840-872a0d36c154

[2026-04-17 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-Alabama football player allegedly impersonated NFL stars in $20 million loan scheme

Snippet: Federal prosecutors allege a former college football player concocted a scam to secure nearly $20 million in loans that involved dressing up and impersonating NFL players in a tale so odd it could be the plot of a bad movie.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/sports/luther-davis-allegedly-impersonated-nfl-players-to-get-loans/

[2026-04-17 08:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: California Offering Taxpayer-Funded Gender Surgeries To Homeless, Illegal Immigrants: Report

Snippet: Authored by Luis Cornelio via Headline USA,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/california-offering-taxpayer-funded-gender-surgeries-homeless-illegal-immigrants-report

[2026-04-17 08:13 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: No ‘specific request’ to help US in strait of Hormuz, Marles says, as Trump repeats criticism of Australia

Snippet: US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/donald-trump-criticises-australia-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-04-17 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Justin Fairfax ‘couldn’t find a job’ or even get legal clients after sex assault scandal, pal says

Snippet: Justin Fairfax couldn’t find a job — or even get legal clients after facing sex assault claims that derailed in political career while Virginia lieutenant governor, a pal told The Post Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/justin-fairfax-couldnt-find-a-job-or-even-get-legal-clients-after-sex-assault-scandal-pal-says/

[2026-04-17 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The story of Justin Fairfax's political rise and fall

Snippet: Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax answers a question during a debate held in Bristol, Va., on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/justin-fairfax-murder-suicide-political-career-deee87b0542d7b782c640825681a21b0

[2026-04-17 07:21 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: “Unconstitutional”. Court strikes down Minns’ draconian anti-protest laws

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/unconstitutional-court-strikes-down-minns-draconian-anti-protest-laws/

[2026-04-17 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Secret world of state care investigated in parliamentary inquiry

Snippet: Across most of Australia, people under state care and their families cannot be identified. (ABC News: Cason Ho)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/guardianship-administration-inquiry-parliament-wa-state-care/106563124

[2026-04-17 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: YouTube says Iran-linked AI Lego video channel removed over policy breaches | The National

Snippet: YouTube said on Thursday that it had decided to suspend an account sharing pro-Iran videos with the look and feel of The Lego Movie due to breaches of policy.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/16/iran-lego-video-latest-youtube/

[2026-04-17 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump ‘creating problems’ for US – Lula

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s policy has ended up creating problems for Americans, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said, citing soaring energy prices linked to the war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638525-trump-problems-us-lula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-17 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Elderly couple beg council to let them stay in Gold Coast caravan park

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/kirra-beach-tourist-park-residents-face-eviction/106479458