[2026-04-12 13:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Federal government cops criticism over $20m fuel campaign

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/federal-government-cops-criticism-over-20m-fuel-campaign-20260412-p5zn8k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:31 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Minister opens door to more money for households in budget

Snippet: Households could receive additional cost-of-living relief in the federal budget because of high fuel prices, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/minister-opens-door-to-more-money-for-households-in-budget-20260412-p5zn7b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The election that everyone seems to have a stake in – especially Putin and Trump

Snippet: Budapest: When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held his final rally in the country’s hard-fought election campaign, he warned his supporters to expect unprecedented foreign interference in the popular vote.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/the-election-that-everyone-seems-to-have-a-stake-in-especially-putin-and-trump-20260412-p5zn5s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Caution-level heat expected in most parts of the country

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an amber level warm weather advisory, warning that heat index levels are expected to rise to caution levels across several parts of the country today(12).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/12/breaking-news/980783/caution-level-heat-expected-in-most-parts-of-the-country/

[2026-04-12 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: US and Iran fail to reach agreement in Islamabad talks | The National

Snippet: Negotiations in Islamabad move to ‘written text exchange’US and Iran held direct talks for two hours in Islamabad, media reportsPope Leo urges dialogue over the 'madness of war'Pakistan Prime Minister meets JD Vance and Iranian delegation separately for indirect talksFrench President Macron says Lebanon must be included in ceasefire negotiationsThirteen killed by Israeli strikes across southern LebanonPakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence agreementIsrael reportedly set to scale back Beirut strikes amid US-Iran talksBookmarkShareLinkCopy linkXShare on

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/12/live-us-iran-talks-vance-islamabad/

[2026-04-12 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA’s top federal prosecutor makes mind-melting claim about scale of California fraud

Snippet: Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor said that Californians can only imagine the extent of fraud in their state following the announcement of $270 million Medi-Cal scammer’s arrest this week.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/las-top-federal-prosecutor-makes-staggering-claim-about-scale-of-california-fraud/

[2026-04-12 12:40 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vance leaves Pakistan after US–Iran talks end without agreement

Snippet: US Vice-President JD Vance has departed Islamabad after high-level talks between the United States and Iran concluded without reaching an agreement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/12/breaking-news/980775/vance-leaves-pakistan-after-us-iran-talks-end-without-agreement/

[2026-04-12 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions

Snippet: UN Watch demanded an explanation on Saturday from democratic countries for why they'd allowed "serial abusers of human rights" to be elected to key positions in the United Nations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892651

[2026-04-12 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: In fiery speech, Pope Leo says 'Enough to war!'

Snippet: VATICAN CITY (AFP) -- Pope Leo lashed out against warmongers on Saturday while calling on billions of people around the globe to embrace peace and "believe once again in love, moderation and good politics."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715167

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

Snippet: BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament voted Saturday to elect Nizar Amidi, a political official with one of the country’s two main Kurdish parties, as president, five months after a parliamentary election that didn’t produce a bloc with a decisive majority.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715160

[2026-04-12 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war

Snippet: Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/new-relief-for-households-being-considered-as-albanese-government-warns-of-long-tail-from-iran-war

[2026-04-12 11:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea's debt-to-GDP ratio projected to reach 60% by 2030 amid slower growth

Snippet: South Korea's national debt is projected to approach 60 percent of its gross domestic product by 2030, government data showed Sunday, with the pace of increase widely expected to accelerate amid slowing growth and growing fiscal burdens.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715133

[2026-04-12 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea's debt-to-GDP ratio projected to reach 60 pct by 2030 amid slower growth

Snippet: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national debt is projected to approach 60 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, government data showed Sunday, with the pace of increase widely expected to accelerate amid slowing growth and growing fiscal burdens.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260412000500320

[2026-04-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Snippet: Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349750/hong-kongs-ministerial-team-spent-hk466-million-visits-past-3-years?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Snippet: Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3349750/hong-kongs-ministerial-team-spent-hk466-million-visits-past-3-years

[2026-04-12 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Anti-ICE agitators unleash bizarre X-rated protest in downtown LA

Snippet: Anti-ICE protestors armed with sex toys descended on a federal detention facility in downtown Los Angeles Saturday — hurling the X-rated items across security fencing in a stunt targeting immigration authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/anti-ice-agitators-unleash-x-rated-protest-in-downtown-la/

[2026-04-12 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump's White House ballroom

Snippet: WASHINGTON — A federal judge must reconsider the possible national security implications of halting construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, an appeals court ruled on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/news/judge-told-to-reconsider-national-security-implications-of-halting-trumps-white-house-ballroom/2318544

[2026-04-12 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Minister casts doubt on road user tax over concerns it could hurt EV uptake

Snippet: Now may not be the time for a new tax on road users, the transport minister says. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/road-user-tax-cast-into-doubt-concerns-it-could-hurt-ev-uptake/106555742

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Turkey seeking nearly 5,000 years in prison for Netanyahu over October Gaza flotilla

Snippet: Turkey indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, as well as 35 other Israeli officials, for the naval interception of the October 2025 “Sumud” Gaza flotilla, seeking up to 4,596 years in prison as punishment, Turkish media reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892649

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Government considering further economic relief as motorists urged to reduce fuel use

Snippet: Fuel prices have surged globally as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's seaborne oil travelled before the war. Credit: AP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-urges-motorists-to-minimise-fuel-use-ad-campaign/84nngwtsr

[2026-04-12 09:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Why Melbourne woman Ildi wants to see the end of Viktor Orbán's time ruling over Hungary

Snippet: Ildi Amon (right) grew up in Melbourne but travelled to Hungary to campaign for the opposition party, Tisza, which could topple Victor Orban's party for the first time in 16 years. Credit: AAP/Ben Lewis

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/hungarian-election-hungarians-weigh-in-on-viktor-orbans-future/nwwn5v53n

[2026-04-12 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

Snippet: Hungarians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could bring down long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and have significant repercussions for the rest of Europe, the US and Russia.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxdepjrv95o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Opposition plans to recruit overseas officers to fill Victoria Police vacancies

Snippet: The Victorian opposition plans to recruit an additional 3,000 police officers if elected. (ABC News: Margaret Burin )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/vic-victorian-liberals-police-plan/106555682

[2026-04-12 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

Snippet: Next month's elections in Scotland, Wales and for local councils in many parts of England will be the biggest test of public opinion since the 2024 general election.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxw5dw8vwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

Snippet: Golden Eagles will once again be a permanent feature of English skies, as the government pledges £1m to back the reintroduction of the species as early as next year.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje4zlxqkqdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote

Snippet: Elections to the Scottish Parliament have always been about schools and hospitals but this time the vote will be about tax and welfare too.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ej9nj9773o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 09:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports

Snippet: In a Somerset field, with a distant view on one side of Hinckley Point nuclear power station (under construction) and on the other side the windswept grassy folds of Glastonbury Tor, lies the future of the British car industry. It is possibly also the foundation of our future economic resilience, at what is a troubled moment in the global economy.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv82v3n6yqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-12 08:54 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: government ad campaign urges drivers to minimise fuel use as supply crisis persists

Snippet: Follow the day’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/12/petrol-prices-save-fuel-government-ad-campaign-anthony-albanese-singapore-labor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Climate Organization Behind Anti-ICE Protests Is Leading May 1 School Walkout Plan, Parent Group Reports

Snippet: Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/climate-organization-behind-anti-ice-protests-leading-may-1-school-walkout-plan-parent

[2026-04-12 08:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Government spends $20m on fuel campaign urging Aussies to drive less

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-government-to-roll-out-fuel-saving-campaign/20120860-912a-4cc4-99c2-1ce92f3da021

[2026-04-12 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

Snippet: A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for ​Congress to exercise its power to tax.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/us-appeals-court-declares-158-year-old-home-distilling-ban-unconstitutional/

[2026-04-12 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: There's 'a shock coming' for Tasmanian Labor, party elders warn

Snippet: Labor elders have lashed the state of the party in Tasmania, telling the ABC the opposition's policies are indistinguishable from the Liberals and there is no pathway to government without working with the Greens and other crossbenchers.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/tas-labor-party-future-state-conference/106496566

[2026-04-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Government launches fuel-saving campaign

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/government-launches-fuel-saving-campaign-20260412-p5zn64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: It's A MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ World And We're Just Living In It

Snippet: Authored by Rick Moran via PJMedia.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/its-mmiwg2slgbtqqia-world-and-were-just-living-it

[2026-04-12 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lebanese PM cancels trip to US as Iran threatens ‘security risks’ over sidelining Hezbollah

Snippet: Lebanon’s prime minister canceled a planned upcoming trip to Washington amid threats from Iran and Israeli strikes that continue to batter his country.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/world-news/lebanese-pm-cancels-trip-to-us-as-iran-threatens-security-risks-over-sidelining-hezbollah/

[2026-04-12 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Map of Israel used by Netanyahu in speech suggests annexation of West Bank completed

Snippet: In a televised address from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the map behind him showed the occupied West Bank included within the state of Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/map-israel-used-netanyahu-speech-suggests-annexation-west-bank-completed

[2026-04-12 06:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Texas To Face $700 Million In Federal Penalties For SNAP Errors Through 2027

Snippet: Authored by Sylvia Xu via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/texas-face-700-million-federal-penalties-snap-errors-through-2027

[2026-04-12 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Prosecutors in Istanbul seek life sentences for Netanyahu and others over Gaza flotilla raid | The National

Snippet: Prosecutors in Istanbul have filed an indictment against 35 people, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over last year’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/turkey-seeks-life-sentences-for-netanyahu-and-others-over-gaza-flotilla-raid/

[2026-04-12 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani scrambles to secure NYC Council OK for corruption watchdog pick

Snippet: Mayor Mamdani is scrambling to secure NYC Council support for his choice to head the city’s government watchdog agency.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/11/us-news/mamdani-scrambles-to-secure-nyc-council-ok-for-corruption-watchdog-pick/

[2026-04-12 05:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Orbán and Magyar in final push for votes on eve of Hungarian poll

Snippet: Supporters attend a final election rally of Peter Magyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party in Debrecen, Hungary, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-election-orban-magyar-final-rallies-928262ae663d05a02879e6f2a57a2efb

[2026-04-12 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Israel PM says wants Lebanon peace deal 'that will last for generations'

Snippet: JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that any peace agreement reached with Lebanon must be one that "lasts for generations".

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/world/israel-pm-says-wants-lebanon-peace-deal-that-will-last-for-generations/2318524

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Sotomayor Blames Colleagues For Flood Of Emergency Appeals

Snippet: Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/sotomayor-blames-colleagues-flood-emergency-appeals

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

Source: ABC News

Title: The fuel excise has been cut, so why is diesel so expensive?

Snippet: The price of diesel continues to soar, despite government measures to decrease the cost. (ABC News: Jasmine Hughes)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/diesel-prices-soar-despite-fuel-excise-cuts-amid-iran-war/106550124

[2026-04-12 04:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: A budget 'leak' so good, the journalist's editors didn't believe it

Snippet: Do you want to know what's in the budget? In 1954, one journalist had the scoop. (Damien Larkins: ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/federal-budget-leak-1954-arthur-fadden-hal-myers/106542398

[2026-04-12 04:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: In the Gulf, states are 'paying the price' for a war they didn't start

Snippet: Donald Trump has put Gulf diplomacy front and centre of his foreign policy agenda, but the Iran war could throw a spanner in the works. (Getty: Majid Saeedi)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/gulf-states-paying-the-price-for-a-war-they-didn-t-start/106491586

[2026-04-12 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu: Israel wants ‘true peace pact’ with Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement on Saturday that he wants a peace deal with Lebanon “that will last for generations”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-israel-wants-true-peace-pact-lebanon

[2026-04-12 04:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hezbollah supporters demonstrate to protest Lebanon’s talks with Israel

Snippet: Hezbollah supporters have gathered outside the Lebanese Prime Minister’s office in central Beirut to protest against the government's decision to engage in direct negotiations with Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hezbollah-supporters-demonstrate-protest-lebanons-talks-israel

[2026-04-12 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope Leo XIV blasts ‘delusion of omnipotence’ behind US-Israeli war in Iran

Snippet: ROME — In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/12/world/pope-leo-xiv-blasts-delusion-of-omnipotence-behind-us-israeli-war-in-iran/2318521

[2026-04-12 04:34 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rio Ngumoha sparks Liverpool win over wasteful Fulham with first Anfield goal

Snippet: At the end of a stormy week for Arne Slot there was respite in the form of a morale-boosting display from Rio Ngumoha. Liverpool’s 17-year-old winger marked his second start in the Premier League with a goal and a key part in the second for Mohamed Salah as the faltering champions recorded a first league win since February.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/liverpool-fulham-premier-league-match-report

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: WATCH: Netanyahu speaks on Iran, Operation Roaring Lion

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday night, addressing the Israeli public as United States-Iran ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892638