[2026-04-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The week around the world in 20 pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBat Yam, IsraelPeople grieve during a funeral for Staff Sgt Maxim Antis, who died in battle in southern Lebanon. Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz said this week that Israel will occupy swathes of south Lebanon and destroy homes along the border to prevent the return of about 600,000 residents, prompting concerns about long-term forced displacementPhotograph: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenJerusalemPolice carry a demonstrator away from a protest against the decision by Israel’s parliament to approve the

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/03/the-week-around-the-world-in-20-pictures

[2026-04-04 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation

Snippet: Politburo member Ma Xingrui, who is under investigation for suspected violations of "law and discipline," was last seen in public in October 2025. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/chinese-politburo-member-ma-xingrui-under-investigation

[2026-04-04 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP congressman makes hair-raising admission about alien life: ‘This country would have come unglued’

Snippet: The United States would become “unglued” if everyday Americans learned what the government has discovered about aliens — and they deserve to know, according to a congressman shocked by what he’s been briefed on extraterrestrial life.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/us-news/rep-burchett-makes-hair-raising-admission-about-alien-life/

[2026-04-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: One government, many voices: How policy chaos threatens PH energy security

Snippet: AT a time when the Philippines is confronting mounting energy insecurity, rising global oil prices and deepening geopolitical uncertainty, one would expect clarity, if not decisiveness, from its leadership. Instead, what we are witnessing is a troubling spectacle: a government speaking in multiple, often contradictory voices on one of the most critical issues of national survival — energy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/opinion/columns/one-government-many-voices-how-policy-chaos-threatens-ph-energy-security/2314022

[2026-04-04 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt pressed to release clear timeline for fuel subsidies

Snippet: CEBU’S top local leaders pressed the national government to release a clear timeline for fuel subsidies and possible rationing as diesel prices climb and fears of supply disruptions grow.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/04/regions/govt-pressed-to-release-clear-timeline-for-fuel-subsidies/2313979

[2026-04-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Senior Iranian Official Involved In Reaching Out To Vance Severely Wounded In Airstrike

Snippet: A top Iranian official who was involved in diplomatic outreach and indirect talks or messaging with the United States and Pakistani mediators was reportedly critically wounded in a US-Israeli strike. Kamal Kharazi, an 81-year-old senior adviser to Tehran and former foreign minister, lost his wife in the Wednesday strike on his home, state media has said.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/senior-iranian-official-involved-reaching-out-vance-severely-wounded-airstrike

[2026-04-04 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Will a new attorney general help Trump prosecute his enemies?

Snippet: Attorney General Pam Bondi, left, listens as President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-bondi-justice-department-9071b8fd9a429267732b5d4238946eff

[2026-04-04 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Liverpool: Alisson se perderá los partidos de Champions ante PSG

Snippet: El arquero de Liverpool Alisson despeja el balón en el partido contra Nottingham Forest en la Liga Premier, el domingo 22 de febrero de 2026, en Nottingham. (AP Foto/Dave Shopland)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alisson-liverpool-isak-salah-db5b2f732aa126b1815d3587048b8026

[2026-04-04 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan PM Takaichi plans Australia visit to discuss rare earths

Snippet: An Australia visit by Sanae Takaichi would be the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2022. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-pm-takaichi-plans-australia-visit-to-discuss-rare-earths

[2026-04-04 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Poison Ivey: Chicago Bulls Release Forward After He Speaks Out Against Pride Month

Snippet: Authored by Jonathan Turley,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/poison-ivey-chicago-bulls-release-forward-after-he-speaks-out-against-pride-month

[2026-04-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing

Snippet: BEIJING — Peace talks between Afghanistan's Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China's government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/world/china-says-peace-talks-between-afghanistan-and-pakistan-are-advancing/2314089

[2026-04-04 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wolverhampton vs. West Ham prediction: Premier League odds, picks, and best bets

Snippet: Friday afternoon’s lone Premier League match is massive.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/betting/wolverhampton-vs-west-ham-prediction-premier-league-odds-picks-and-best-bets/

[2026-04-04 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Education advocates urge stronger civics standards over US students’ lack of basic knowledge

Snippet: Education advocates are urging stronger national civics standards as new data highlights gaps in students’ understanding of American government ahead of a federal assessment update.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/us-news/american-students-lack-of-basic-civics-knowledge-alarms-education-advocates/

[2026-04-04 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Madagascar: 13 charged in plot to kill interim leader Randrianirina

Snippet: Madagascar has charged 13 suspects, including a general, over an alleged plot to assassinate interim leader Michael Randrianirina, as the country grapples with political unrest following last year’s protests.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/madagascar-13-charged-in-plot-to-kill-interim-leader-randrianirina/

[2026-04-04 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Insurance Life Honoured at Great Managers Awards, Becoming First SOE to Achieve this Recognition - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) was recognised at the prestigious ‘Great Managers Awards 2025’, held on 26th March 2026 at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, marking a significant milestone as the first State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) to receive this recognition.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/03/business/977419/sri-lanka-insurance-life-honoured-at-great-managers-awards-becoming-first-soe-to-achieve-this-recognition/

[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Energy minister Chris Bowen on the impact of the fuel crisis - podcast

Snippet: The minister for energy and climate change, Chris Bowen, tells Guardian Australia’s political editor, Tom McIlroy, that despite shortages at petrol stations around Australia, there have so far been no disruptions to the country’s fuel supply.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/04/fuel-crisis-australia-full-story-podcast

[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s Iran war has woken Albanese up to a new reality. Will it spur him towards ‘ambitious’ reforms?

Snippet: The global energy shock and Trump’s ‘flip-flopping’ objectives could accelerate the PM’s pursuit of the kind of longer-term changes he has shied away from in the past

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/04/trumps-iran-war-has-woken-albanese-up-to-a-new-reality-will-it-spur-him-towards-ambitious-reforms

[2026-04-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Why Are They So Obsessed With This?

Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/why-are-they-so-obsessed

[2026-04-04 00:54 UTC+10:00] [Chinese companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing mandates internal AI ethics reviews to ensure ‘controllable’ tech

Snippet: Since 2022, big tech firms including Alibaba and Baidu have established internal science and technology ethics review committees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3348995/beijing-mandates-internal-ai-ethics-reviews-ensure-controllable-tech

[2026-04-04 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Blake Lively’s harassment claims vs. Justin Baldoni dismissed, but a substantial case remains.

Snippet: NEW YORK — Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni over the movie “It Ends With Us” were dismissed Thursday by a federal judge who left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations anyway.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/entertainment-lifestyle/blake-livelys-harassment-claims-vs-justin-baldoni-dismissed-but-a-substantial-case-remains/2314070

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

Source: RT News

Title: US federal judges increasingly turn to AI – study

Snippet: Over half of US federal judges (60%) are using at least one AI tool in their judicial work, a recent Northwestern University study suggests. The research is based on responses from 112 federal judges, drawn from a random sample of 502 federal bankruptcy, magistrate, district court, and appellate court officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/637141-us-federal-judges-using-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni judge was sending clear message with brutal legal slap down

Snippet: A federal judge’s message in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal war on Thursday was clear: settle.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/03/hollywood/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-judge-was-sending-clear-message-with-brutal-legal-slap-down/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites

Snippet: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month, officials said on Friday, after the government drastically raised fuel prices due to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/03/world/pakistan-announces-free-public-transport-as-energy-crisis-bites/2314069

[2026-04-03 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Taiwan opposition leader’s China trip is fraught with risk

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/taiwan-opposition-leaders-china-trip-is-fraught-with-risk/

[2026-04-03 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Xinhua Silk Road: Global South financiers visit E. China's Ningbo to explore industrial and cultural innovation

Snippet: BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of government officials, financial executives and business leaders attending the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum recently visited Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, touring the city's advanced technology facilities and intangible cultural heritage sites.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709801

[2026-04-03 23:17 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live

Snippet: Trump announced deputy attorney general, who was his former personal attorney, would act up until permanent replacement is confirmed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/03/trump-justice-department-bondi-blanche-epstein-latest-updates

[2026-04-03 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar calls election a referendum on Hungary's place in the world

Snippet: Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar speaks during an interview with the Associated Press, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Kiskunhalas, Hungary. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-opponent-magyar-election-eu-russia-5ce359a2bf065484669454b722237ea1

[2026-04-03 23:02 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistanis face up to 54% rise in fuel prices

Snippet: As the ripple effects of the Middle East war continue, the government says Islamabad will give people free public transport for 30 days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3348988/pakistanis-face-54-rise-fuel-prices

[2026-04-03 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later

Snippet: A year after President Donald Trump declared his "liberation day" and imposed sweeping tariffs on imports, kicking off a wave of economic and political uncertainty, some companies are still feeling the effects.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/trump-tariffs-trade-war-impact.html

[2026-04-03 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Gaza health minister warns of disease risk as Israeli siege continues

Snippet: Gaza’s Health Minister Majid Abu Ramadan has warned of mounting health risks across the Strip as worsening environmental conditions fuel a surge in rodents.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gaza-health-minister-warns-disease-risk-israeli-siege-continues

[2026-04-03 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘I don’t know how we’ll emerge from this’: How much more can Israelis take?

Snippet: Two and a half years of launching brutal attacks on its neighbours and the besieged enclave of Gaza have transformed Israel’s politics, economy and society, analysts say.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/i-dont-know-how-well-emerge-from-this-how-much-more-can-israelis-take

[2026-04-03 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China says peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing

Snippet: BEIJING (AP) — Peace talks between Afghanistan’s Taliban government and Pakistan are advancing, China’s government said Friday, two days after those countries resumed conversations following weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-china-talks-fighting-urumqi-92f73bfacd2c6e68a4808ce8923b4645

[2026-04-03 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Forget democracy’ says Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traore

Snippet: Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, says that people need to “forget” about democracy, just three months after his government dissolved all political parties in the West African nation.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/burkina-faso-military-leader-traore-says-forget-democracy

[2026-04-03 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Bridget Jones’s Diary] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years after the beloved romcom’s release

Snippet: The charms of Bridget Jones’s Diary are still obvious when viewed today, but its politics seem to be from a different century altogether

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3348077/why-bridget-joness-diary-feels-so-dated-25-years-after-beloved-romcoms-release

[2026-04-03 22:09 UTC+10:00] [Kuomintang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No more ‘cold peace’ across Taiwan Strait: former KMT chairwoman calls to rebuild trust

Snippet: Social media post from Hung Hsiu-chu comes days ahead of sitting KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to mainland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348979/no-more-cold-peace-across-taiwan-strait-former-kmt-chairwoman-calls-rebuild-trust

[2026-04-03 22:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race

Snippet: A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction request filed by Rep. Joo Ho-young against the main opposition People Power Party after he was excluded from the PPP's nomination for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709785

[2026-04-03 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?’: the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil’s Amazon oil rush

Snippet: As a state-controlled company explores for oil in the fragile Equatorial Margin the government struggles to balance its ecological promises with fossil fuel expansion. In Oiapoque, the stakes could not be higher

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/03/brazil-amazon-oil-rush-indigenous-consultation

[2026-04-03 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Midterm elections loom as GOP grapples with Trump's wartime presidency

Snippet: In this image made with a long exposure, President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-midterms-republicans-costs-iran-democrats-642b5f8fd79c980521c89afa86c4f249

[2026-04-03 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ireland defence secretary cancels Lebanon troop visit over security fears

Snippet: Ireland’s Defence Minister Helen McEntee has cancelled a planned visit to Irish troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, citing security concerns.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ireland-defence-secretary-cancels-lebanon-troop-visit-over-security-0

[2026-04-03 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction request filed by Rep. Joo Ho-young against the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) after he was excluded from the PPP's nomination for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403010800315

[2026-04-03 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US rapper Pooh Shiesty charged over Dallas robbery case

Snippet: Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident in Dallas, Texas.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/03/us-rapper-pooh-shiesty-charged-over-dallas-robbery-case/

[2026-04-03 21:22 UTC+10:00] [Myanmar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing appointed president after ‘sham’ election

Snippet: Min Aung Hlaing seized control five years ago and plunged Myanmar into conflict and economic chaos

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/mynanmar-junta-chief-min-aung-hlaing-profile

[2026-04-03 21:05 UTC+10:00] [He Weidong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ma Xingrui the third Politburo member investigated by China’s anti-corruption bodies

Snippet: Former party chief of Xinjiang is under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’, according to state news agency Xinhua

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348968/ma-xingrui-third-politburo-member-investigated-chinas-anti-corruption-bodies

[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘bait and switch’

Snippet: Richard Blumenthal says company acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show it upping fees to cut losses

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/03/senators-ticketmaster-ticket-fees

[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis

Snippet: Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348948/malaysia-urged-take-more-aggressive-action-tackle-energy-crisis

[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China moves to cut AI computing costs for SMEs as cloud prices surge

Snippet: Policy push comes as surging token consumption strains supply and pushes up cloud computing costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3348910/china-build-inclusive-ai-network-ease-cost-pressures-small-firms

[2026-04-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Fresh evidence that China’s commies are setting the agenda for America’s left

Snippet: Reports that relatives of the Chinese Communist Party’s billionaire tool Neville “Roy” Singham are playing a key role in far-left political circles in New York are only the latest evidence of their nefarious influence in politics across the country.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/opinion/fresh-evidence-that-chinas-commies-are-setting-the-agenda-for-americas-left/

[2026-04-03 20:31 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong committed to helping mainland China’s health standards ‘go global’

Snippet: Health minister Lo Chung-mau also hails city’s first time hosting of China Chest Pain Centres Congress as occasion of ‘great significance’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348963/hong-kong-committed-helping-mainland-chinas-health-standards-go-global

[2026-04-03 20:30 UTC+10:00] [National Handball Premier League] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong men’s handball team admit it is ‘now or never’ to achieve success after award win

Snippet: The amateur side, who won the best team prize at the Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards, are hoping for strong showing at this year’s Asian Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3348918/hong-kong-mens-handball-team-admit-it-now-or-never-achieve-success-after-award-win

[2026-04-03 19:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From Stray Kids to corporate titans, Lee-Macron summit recasts Korea-France ties

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709753