Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-24 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England.
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[2026-07-24 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.
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[2026-07-24 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 6:10pm
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[2026-07-24 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Footage filmed in Lège-Cap-Ferret, south-western France, shows a towering plume of smoke rising above the pine forest as flames advance towards Lège-Bourg, with firefighters battling to protect homes while at least one house is consumed by the blaze. Other scenes show exhausted evacuees resting on camp beds inside a community hall after being forced to leave campsites and residential areas.
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[2026-07-24 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ‘long overdue’ move is expected to boost the defence ministry’s capacity to work more closely with allies and ease operational strain
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[2026-07-24 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Diet] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ‘long overdue’ move is expected to boost the defence ministry’s capacity to work more closely with allies and ease operational strain
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[2026-07-24 17:55 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Friday said Philippine vessels would remain on station and continue their mission near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal despite what it described as China’s actions against government ships earlier in the day.
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[2026-07-24 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: The Tokyo bureau of the Japan Immigration Services Agency: The government said on July 24 that it will increase staffing by more than 200 people to tighten immigration enforcement. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-07-24 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security
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[2026-07-24 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Labor’s membership wants the government to remove a legal barrier to voluntary assisted dying that stops doctors talking to patients over telehealth, but Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said she retained concerns about loosening any guardrails in case they enable elder abuse.
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[2026-07-24 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro -- the current ASEAN chair and host of the bloc's foreign ministers meetings this week in Manila -- poses with some of her European counterparts after a session on July 24. © Reuters
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[2026-07-24 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Investigators have widened the scope of their probe into allegations involving the Shincheonji Church of Jesus after detecting evidence that suggested its followers may have also been forced to join the ruling Democratic Party (DP), in addition to the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), legal sources said Friday.
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[2026-07-24 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
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[2026-07-24 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-07-24 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kwon Young-jin of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) apologized Friday after he reportedly grabbed the party's floor leader by the collar during a heated protest over the assignment of parliamentary committee chairs.
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[2026-07-24 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: From left: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives with Philipp Amthor, Nina Warken and Carsten Linnemann and for statement about planned personnel changes in his government at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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[2026-07-24 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A "wish" list has been prepared by several individuals and groups for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) anchored on the need to address corruption in government and improve social services.
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[2026-07-24 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Friday that the government will do whatever it can to turn the Saemangeum reclaimed land in southwestern South Korea into a hub for artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, hydrogen and other high-tech industries.
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[2026-07-24 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Turk, an outspoken critic of Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conduct in Gaza, faces opposition from both countries to a second four-year term ahead of a potentially contentious vote on Friday, diplomats told Reuters.
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[2026-07-24 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to assassinating a top Democratic lawmaker and attempting to murder another was sentenced to life in federal prison on Thursday, 13 months after he disguised himself as a police officer and attacked the legislators at their homes.
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[2026-07-24 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Students in a growing protest movement that has emerged from the satirical Cockroach Janta Party are talking about making one more demand, calling for the resignation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photos by Reuters)
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[2026-07-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Wherever AI is discussed today, whether in boardrooms, universities or government, the conversation eventually converges on the same question: if AI continues to improve at its current pace, what will remain for people to do?
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[2026-07-24 16:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-07-24 16:27 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-07-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mohammed Shahabuddin was pressured to step aside because of his long-standing ties to the former prime minister, sources say
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[2026-07-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [uprising] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mohammed Shahabuddin was pressured to step aside because of his long-standing ties to the former prime minister, sources say
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[2026-07-24 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 3:52pm
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[2026-07-24 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The final day of Labor’s carefully stage-managed national conference threatens to be dominated by a heated debate on Israel and Palestine, as former cabinet minister Ed Husic pushes a resolution referencing claims of genocide and apartheid against Israel.
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[2026-07-24 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A US appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort by US President Donald Trump's administration to allow immigration authorities to re-detain a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed the Israel-Hamas War.
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[2026-07-24 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud has polled at its lowest since June 2025, reaching just 20 seats, according to a Maariv poll published Friday.
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[2026-07-24 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi during his first visit to Tehran. This comes as US President Donald Trump considers conducting a “massive attack” against Iran.
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[2026-07-24 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: It has been nearly five months since the US-Israeli military operation on Iranian territory and the resultant oil shock has followed a familiar script: a war or political rupture takes a few million barrels per day off the market, prices climb, and producers and consumers seek to close the gap.
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[2026-07-24 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: It has been nearly five months since the US-Israeli military operation on Iranian territory. The resultant oil shock has followed a familiar script: a war or political rupture takes a few million barrels per day off the market, prices climb, and producers and consumers seek to close the gap.
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[2026-07-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., second from right, meets with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, second from left, at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on July 21. © Getty Images
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[2026-07-24 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As street crime drops, Sadiq Khan blames online bot farms and political influencers for stoking unwarranted fear
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[2026-07-24 15:29 UTC+10:00] [Camden] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As street crime drops, Sadiq Khan blames online bot farms and political influencers for stoking unwarranted fear
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[2026-07-24 15:23 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Senior doctors at a prestigious Sydney hospital will launch fresh action against management next week as they demand a government inquiry into what they call widespread failures within the NSW Health system.
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[2026-07-24 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years.
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[2026-07-24 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the US State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel, state media reported, citing the country's foreign minister.
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[2026-07-24 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A nationalist group on Friday urged Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to bring back to Beijing the Filipino people's demand for a public apology over what it described as a racist artificial intelligence-generated video, while also calling on China to end its aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-07-24 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ambassador told the State Department that Malaysia’s policy of not recognising Israel was not new, the foreign minister said
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[2026-07-24 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Balaji Srinivasan] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ambassador told the State Department that Malaysia’s policy of not recognising Israel was not new, the foreign minister said
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[2026-07-24 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The beaches in Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers. Fees for entry and items like seating and drinks are soaring. That’s a new stress for those living in the city with over 20 million people.
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[2026-07-24 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, for his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), the content will comprise a report on the government's efforts to tackle the challenges of the past year.
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[2026-07-24 14:36 UTC+10:00] [Adelaide] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Digital billboards from environmental groups, targeting Labor MPs attending national conference, cancelled with airport stating they are ‘too political’
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[2026-07-24 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prediction market start-up lets people wager on the outcome of events such as sport and elections and has gained popularity since 2024
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[2026-07-24 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Argentina] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prediction market start-up lets people wager on the outcome of events such as sport and elections and has gained popularity since 2024
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[2026-07-24 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Doctors and Medical Professionals
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[2026-07-24 14:18 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Western Australia’s gender identity laws are being called into question after the Cook government mounted a legal bid to stop an inmate who has transitioned to female while incarcerated in a men’s prison from transferring to a women’s jail.
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