[2026-04-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: I was the US soft power czar. Our popularity may never recover | Richard Stengel

Snippet: Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/05/american-soft-power-iran-war

[2026-04-05 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust

Snippet: Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed a roadmap for ending the United States-Israeli war on Iran as tensions escalate across the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/5/irans-former-fm-zarif-proposes-peace-roadmap-gulf-states-voice-exclusion

[2026-04-05 22:20 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Damaged buildings and a deep-space view: photos of the weekend

Snippet: View image in fullscreenHavana, CubaThe Stations of the Cross of the Holy Burial during the Good Friday celebration in Havana. Cuba is observing Holy Week amid the pardon of more than 2,000 prisoners and an energy crisis exacerbated by the US oil embargo, which was enacted to coerce the island’s government to implement economic and political reformsPhotograph: Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPAShareView image in fullscreenRamat Gan, IsraelA woman inspects her apartment damaged by an Iranian missilePhotograph: Maya Levin/APShareView image in fullscreenTyre, LebanonSmoke rises

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/apr/05/damaged-buildings-and-a-deep-space-view-photos-of-the-weekend

[2026-04-05 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

Snippet: Oman and ⁠⁠Iran ⁠⁠have held deputy foreign ⁠⁠minister-level talks, discussing ⁠⁠options to ensure the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait ‌‌of Hormuz, according to the Omani Foreign Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/5/oman-iran-discuss-smooth-transit-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-muscat-says

[2026-04-05 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Czech Government Caps Fuel Prices And Cuts Diesel Tax To Combat Surging Costs At The Pump

Snippet: By Thomas Brooke of RMX news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/czech-government-caps-fuel-prices-and-cuts-diesel-tax-combat-surging-costs-pump

[2026-04-05 21:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee aide floats possibility of another extra budget in H2 if Mideast crisis drags on

Snippet: A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday that the government could consider an additional supplementary budget in the second half should the Middle East crisis persists.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710274

[2026-04-05 21:45 UTC+10:00] [Germany] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad

Snippet: Ministry clarifies clause affecting those up to age 45 that is part of legislation that came into effect in January

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/uproar-germany-law-men-up-to-45-military-permission-long-stays-abroad

[2026-04-05 21:43 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukraine flags possible Kyiv visit by top Trump envoys this month

Snippet: A team of U.S. officials led by President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, might head to Kyiv this month in a bid to relaunch talks on a peace deal, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-visit-steve-witkoff-jared-kushner/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-05 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trivia games and happy hours help power Platner's Senate campaign in Maine

Snippet: Graham Platner has not only refused to bow out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race, but has continued to attract supporters willing to forgive his past transgressions and enthusiastically embrace his populist message. (AP Video: Robert Bukaty, Patrick Whittle, Caleb Jones)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/platner-mills-collins-maine-senate-primary-democrats-5b0f903b66c3011b7a23681478ded710

[2026-04-05 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Best of cartoons, April 6, 2026

Snippet: Credit:Marija Ercegovac

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/best-of-cartoons-april-6-2026-20260405-p5zlgm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so

Snippet: A national watchdog says there should be more to productions than physical appearances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349085/are-chinas-tv-dramas-obsessed-beauty-industry-regulator-thinks-so?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so

Snippet: A national watchdog says there should be more to productions than physical appearances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349085/are-chinas-tv-dramas-obsessed-beauty-industry-regulator-thinks-so

[2026-04-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese firms trail US peers in AI adoption due to corporate culture: ex-OpenAI executive

Snippet: China’s tech-savvy consumers embrace AI, but rigid corporate hierarchies hold back enterprises, Zack Kass says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3348956/chinese-firms-trail-us-peers-ai-adoption-due-corporate-culture-ex-openai-executive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rigid corporate culture slows AI adoption, ex-OpenAI executive says

Snippet: China’s tech-savvy consumers embrace AI, but rigid corporate hierarchies hold back enterprises, Zack Kass says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3348956/chinese-firms-trail-us-peers-ai-adoption-due-corporate-culture-ex-openai-executive

[2026-04-05 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee aide floats possibility of another extra budget in H2 if Mideast crisis drags on

Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- A senior Cheong Wa Dae official said Sunday that the government could consider an additional supplementary budget in the second half should the Middle East crisis persists.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260405002800315

[2026-04-05 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah

Snippet: A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate came under ridicule over the weekend after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The controversy spread on Saturday after Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein posted about the ad on X.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-892096

[2026-04-05 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Snippet: ROME, Italy — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated the police late Saturday for the arrest of an alleged crime boss and one of Italy's most wanted fugitives.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/05/world/meloni-hails-arrest-of-top-crime-family-suspect-after-raid-at-an-italian-resort/2314396

[2026-04-05 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Serbia thwarts plot to bomb Russia-Hungary gas pipeline – Vucic

Snippet: The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of “devastating power” planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essentially shut down Russian oil supplies to Hungary through its territory.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637355-serbia-thwarts-plot-bomb-hungary-pipeline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-05 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The Serbian authorities have discovered explosives of “devastating power” planted near a key gas pipeline transporting Russian energy to Hungary, President Aleksandar Vucic has announced, adding that he has briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the matter. This comes after Ukraine essentially shut down Russian oil supplies to Hungary through its territory.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637355-serbia-thwarts-plot-bomb-hungary-pipeline/

[2026-04-05 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘Australian way’ a tired, dumb political cliche

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-australian-way-a-tired-dumb-political-cliche-20260405-p5zlfe.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul running mate Adrienne Adams funneled $435K to migrant shelter tied to federal probe

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate – former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams – dished out $435,000 in taxpayer-funded political pork to a shady migrant-shelter provider at the center of a federal corruption probe, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/hochul-running-mate-adrienne-adams-funneled-435k-to-migrant-shelter-tied-to-federal-probe/

[2026-04-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Developers want to build 280 luxury units in Sydney. They’ll take the government’s help

Snippet: Construction of more than 300 Sydney apartments will be brought forward under the state government’s $1 billion scheme to help developers finance approved projects that have stalled.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/developers-want-to-build-280-luxury-units-in-sydney-they-ll-take-the-government-s-help-20260405-p5zle0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE President discusses Iran war with Prime Minister of Italy | The National

Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-president-discusses-iran-war-with-prime-minister-of-italy/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

Snippet: Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroad

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/mexican-art-world-protests-over-plan-to-send-frida-kahlo-masterpieces-to-spain

[2026-04-05 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Confidential files reveal logging ban push ignored by the Andrews government

Snippet: Victoria’s top public servants urged the Andrews government in its first days in power in 2014 to end loss-making native forest logging in East Gippsland, a decade before Labor was forced to do so.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/confidential-files-reveal-logging-ban-push-ignored-by-the-andrews-government-20260402-p5zkye.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Spending cuts, tax reforms flagged in next month's federal budget

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/spending-cuts-tax-reforms-flagged-in-next-months-federal-budget-20260405-p5zlg2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Sky News

Title: German men could require military permission to leave country for more than three months

Snippet: The changes were made late last year but only reported recently, with Germany looking to bolster its armed forces. A government spokesperson has since confirmed they expect permission to be given in most circumstances.

Read full article: https://news.sky.com/story/german-men-could-require-military-permission-to-leave-country-for-more-than-three-months-13528140

[2026-04-05 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years

Snippet: TAIPEI — Taiwan's main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its influence over the democratic island.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/05/world/taiwan-opposition-leader-to-make-peace-visit-to-china-first-in-10-years/2314393

[2026-04-05 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran executes two men involved in January protests, judiciary says | The National

Snippet: Iran executed two ​men convicted ​of ​attempting to storm ⁠a military facility and ⁠access an armour during the large anti-government protests in January, the Mizan ⁠news outlet of its judiciary said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/iran-executes-two-men-involved-in-january-protests-judiciary-says/

[2026-04-05 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK nominee’s foreign-heavy assets draw conflict concerns

Snippet: Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song holds more than half of his assets overseas, with nearly all of his financial assets denominated in foreign currencies — a structure that is drawing scrutiny over possible conflicts of interest related to exchange rate policy, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710234

[2026-04-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Social media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Joe Rogan and the influencers who built Maga are revolting over Iran. Was this an alliance doomed to fail? | Jason Okundaye

Snippet: Unlike Trump’s cronies in the White House, outside voices are not so easily disciplined. There’s a lesson here for all future political movements

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/05/erika-charlie-kirk-joe-rogan-donald-trump-turning-point-usa-maga-iran

[2026-04-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream

Snippet: Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349077/growing-pains-meets-kill-line-new-chinese-hot-take-american-dream?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream

Snippet: Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3349077/growing-pains-meets-kill-line-new-chinese-hot-take-american-dream

[2026-04-05 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Keir Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates

Snippet: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said it is "deeply concerning" that Kanye West is set to headline Wireless Festival in London this summer.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp86942yj97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-05 17:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Musical Theater Association Chief: Record growth masks profit crisis, demands urgent policy push

Snippet: Lee Jong-gyu, reelected for a third term, says passing the industry promotion legislation and building public musical-dedicated theaters are critical to the industry's sustained growth

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710224

[2026-04-05 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Images released of protesters linked to brawl on Cross River Rail site

Snippet: The Queensland government CFMEU inquiry has published images of 15 men suspected to be present at a brawl on a key Annerley worksite, asking to speak with the men so “all relevant perspectives are heard” in the $19.7 million probe.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/images-released-of-protesters-linked-to-brawl-on-cross-river-rail-site-20260405-p5zlfb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 17:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lawmakers propose constitutional change; opposition holds back

Snippet: Another move to amend the Constitution has been put in motion with the backing of National Assembly Speaker Rep. Woo Won-shik and 186 other lawmakers, and now the balance hangs with the conservative main opposition party.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710200

[2026-04-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Nigel Farage] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Welcome to the MrBeastification of British politics: the latest trick up Nigel Farage's sleeve | Kirsty Major

Snippet: The Reform UK leader’s energy bill giveaway certainly grabs our attention – but it’s a distraction from the real winners and losers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/05/mr-beast-british-politics-nigel-farage-reform-uk-energy-bill-giveaway

[2026-04-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Tottenham Hotspur] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Spurs gamble on creative but combative De Zerbi conjuring up an escape plan

Snippet: With seven games to save their status, Tottenham’s owners have taken risk on a gifted coach who favours tough love

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/05/spurs-roberto-de-zerbi-premier-league-escape-plan

[2026-04-05 16:50 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japan should lead efforts toward U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Snippet: Japan should take a proactive role in realizing an early ceasefire over military conflicts between the U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran by boosting multilateral cooperation, Jitsuro Terashima, chairman of the Japan Research Institute, has said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/05/japan/politics/japan-efforts-us-iran-ceasefire/

[2026-04-05 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Cameroon parliament votes to create vice president post

Snippet: Cameroon's parliament on Saturday approved a bill creating the position of a vice president despite protests by the opposition.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/05/cameroon-parliament-votes-to-create-vice-president-post/

[2026-04-05 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Spanish PM Sanchez under fire as former top aide faces corruption trial

Snippet: A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins on Tuesday in a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led government.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260405/spanish-pm-sanchez-under-fire-as-former-top-aide-faces-corruption-trial

[2026-04-05 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers

Snippet: The hearings have exposed gaps in the enforcement of safety rules and an attitude of avoiding blame among government departments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3348966/tai-po-fire-hearings-reveal-broken-promises-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 16:30 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers

Snippet: The hearings have exposed gaps in the enforcement of safety rules and an attitude of avoiding blame among government departments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3348966/tai-po-fire-hearings-reveal-broken-promises-hongkongers

[2026-04-05 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cameroon lawmakers revive vice president position

Snippet: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement party, waits to cast his vote during the presidential elections, Oct. 7, 2018, in Yaounde, Cameroon. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cameroon-paul-biya-constitution-vice-president-e61d6da634274a01e6f8d468470d406f

[2026-04-05 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean military helicopter enters DMZ during wildfire mission; no response from North

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710183

[2026-04-05 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: KMT leader's China visit, key economic outlooks, RBI monetary policy

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun, the leader of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang, is taking a closely watched trip to China. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/kmt-leader-s-china-visit-key-economic-outlooks-rbi-monetary-policy

[2026-04-05 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief urges GCC nations to bolster supply chain cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol urged Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to strengthen cooperation to help stabilize energy and raw material supply chains amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260405001600320

[2026-04-05 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea’s 30-year Assembly veteran enters race for IPU secretary-general

Snippet: Jun Sang-soo aims to expand e-parliament systems through IPU

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710174

[2026-04-05 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why war on Iran threatens to unleash unrest in South Asia

Snippet: Analysts warn the crisis is threatening to spill over into wider economic and political instability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348974/why-war-iran-threatens-unleash-unrest-south-asia?utm_source=rss_feed