[2026-04-06 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hallan muerta a una ballena gris que nadó 32 kilómetros río arriba en el estado de Washington

Snippet: Esta fotografía, proporcionada por el grupo de investigación Cascadia Research Collective, muestra una ballena gris nadando en el río Willapa, el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026, cerca de la bahía de Willapa, estado de Washington. (Cascadia Research Collective vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/washington-ballena-gris-muerta-rio-00bf3150ba4dbbd3056bda5be24eebb4

[2026-04-06 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says 100,000 civilian sites including  universities damaged in strikes

Snippet: Dozens of universities, schools and research facilities in Iran have been damaged by US-Israeli air attacks, a government spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-10000-civilian-sites-including-universities-damaged-strikes

[2026-04-06 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: 5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions

Snippet: Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/lifestyle/5-dangerous-cruise-ports-that-travelers-should-research-before-booking-excursions/

[2026-04-06 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Juvenile gray whale found dead in Willapa River, hunger suspected

Snippet: This photo provided by Cascadia Research Collective shows a gray whale swimming in the Willapa River near Willapa Bay, Wash., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Cascadia Research Collective via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gray-whale-dies-washington-river-ba070a4060f2f48f0e4533cc14b944b2

[2026-04-06 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Artemis crew gives touching Easter address in echo of mission’s space history kin, Apollo 8

Snippet: Artemis II’s crew sent a heartfelt Easter message to the world as they approached the moon Sunday — a remarkable echo of a Christmas address given by the mission’s closest cousin in space history, Apollo 8.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/artemis-crew-gives-touching-easter-address-in-echo-of-missions-space-history-kin-apollo-8/

[2026-04-06 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Untapped potential in agriculture should be utilised

Snippet: Agriculture in Sri Lanka holds significant untapped potential due to its favourable climatic conditions, and a strategic, science-based approach is needed to fully harness these advantages, according to Prof. Ashoka Jayaweera Bandara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/06/business/977900/untapped-potential-in-agriculture-should-be-utilised/

[2026-04-06 05:42 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China’s perovskite solar cell hits 27.98% efficiency, setting new world record

Snippet: China has made a major breakthrough in solar technology. A privately developed perovskite solar cell has reached an efficiency of nearly 28% under standard sunlight, setting a new world record. This marks the first time this technology has outperformed all single-junction silicon solar cell in laboratory testing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/06/business/977913/chinas-perovskite-solar-cell-hits-27-98-efficiency-setting-new-world-record/

[2026-04-06 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Air Sports Club to be opened at Rajagiriya - DailyNews

Snippet: In Rajagiriya, a unique sports venue is preparing to open its doors. The Air Sports Club, launching on April 8 at 666/7 Cotta Road, is built around a simple concept: creating a space that sits somewhere between work, school and home. Not quite a club in the traditional sense, but not just a sports facility either.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/06/sports/977776/air-sports-club-to-be-opened-at-rajagiriya/

[2026-04-06 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lost mosaic shows first visual depiction of women fighting beasts in Roman arenas - study

Snippet: A 19th-century mosaic destroyed in World War I may have depicted the only known image of a woman fighting beasts in the Roman arena, according to a new study published in the International Journal of the History of Sport in March.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-892004

[2026-04-06 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Megan Rapinoe trashes IOC’s new policy to protect women’s sports, rejects idea rule is based in science

Snippet: Former US women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe ripped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for implementing a new policy to ensure fairness across women’s competitions.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/sports/megan-rapinoe-trashes-iocs-new-policy-to-protect-womens-sports-rejects-idea-rule-is-based-in-science/

[2026-04-06 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: NASA’s No. 1 guy poo-poohs critics over crappy toilet

Snippet: NASA’s No. 1 guy Sunday poo-poohed critics of the Artemis II mission’s $23 million toilet — saying the astronauts know they’re lucky to even have the crappy alternative.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/nasas-no-1-guy-poo-poohs-critics-over-crappy-toilet/

[2026-04-06 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How a NASA caravan at the 'edge of the world' helped prove climate change

Snippet: Tasmania's rugged coastline is home to the Kennaook/Cape Grim air monitoring station. (Supplied: CSIRO)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-06/cape-grim-50-year-record-climate-history/106520544

[2026-04-06 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon

Snippet: Nasa is set to send humans deeper into space than ever before, but there's one piece of technology that still has some kinks - the Orion space capsule's toilet.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87wy05wr4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-06 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MPerspective by Matt Eaton

Snippet: Matt Eaton is a Brisbane-based reporter and producer for ABC News Digital. Over a career of nearly 30 years at the national broadcaster he has worked as a reporter and newsreader at Triple Jay and more recently as a radio news producer and newsreader in Brisbane across the ABC's various Queensland networks.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/matt-eaton/5903552

[2026-04-06 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Artemis II crew releasing absolutely gobsmacking new photos of Earth: ‘Our home looks gorgeous’

Snippet: NASA has released a slew of photos captured by the Artemis II crew as they hurtle through space toward the moon — including an updated version of the iconic “Blue Marble” shot snapped by the Apollo 17 crew more than 50 years ago.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/us-news/artemis-ii-crew-is-releasing-absolutely-gobsmacking-new-photos-of-earth/

[2026-04-06 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Artemis II] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday

Snippet: Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/05/artemis-ii-astronauts-nasa-far-side-of-moon

[2026-04-06 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Snippet: Nasa is releasing a steady stream of stunning pictures of the Moon and Earth taken by the astronauts on its Artemis II Moon mission.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clye6j0g840o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Science] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: What’s behind the injectable peptide craze? – podcast

Snippet: Grey-market injectable peptides – a category of substances with obscure, alphanumeric names such as BPC-157, GHK-Cu, or TB-500 – have developed a devoted following among biohackers and health optimisers.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/apr/06/injectable-peptide-craze-full-story-podcast

[2026-04-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Psychology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: They’re in clouds, electric sockets and even on toast. Why do humans see faces in everyday objects?

Snippet: Human brains are designed to detect faces as quickly as possible, which can lead to the perception of ‘false faces’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/06/why-humans-see-faces-everyday-objects

[2026-04-06 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: There’s a new discovery in eye cancer treatment — thanks to pig sperm

Snippet: Cancer treatments are going hog wild.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/health/a-new-discovery-in-eye-cancer-treatment-thanks-to-pig-sperm/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design

Snippet: Revamped orbital technology can potentially send steerable microwave beams to Earth, capable of jamming or securing military communications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348871/china-reveals-military-capabilities-new-space-solar-power-plant-design?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design

Snippet: Revamped orbital technology can potentially send steerable microwave beams to Earth, capable of jamming or securing military communications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348871/china-reveals-military-capabilities-new-space-solar-power-plant-design

[2026-04-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes takes step forward amid Iran energy crisis

Snippet: The maiden flight of the most powerful plane of its kind was hailed by state media as establishing a ‘complete technological chain’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349086/chinas-push-hydrogen-powered-planes-takes-step-forward-amid-iran-energy-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes gets boost amid Iran energy crisis

Snippet: The maiden flight of the most powerful plane of its kind was hailed by state media as establishing a ‘complete technological chain’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3349086/chinas-push-hydrogen-powered-planes-takes-step-forward-amid-iran-energy-crisis

[2026-04-05 22:39 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nasa’s Orion spaceship four days into Artemis II mission: in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenNasa astronauts Christina Koch, left, and Jeremy Hansen, right, inside the Orion spacecraft on the third day of the Artemis II mission. The lights inside are darkened to improve visibility of the outsidePhotograph: APShareView image in fullscreenThe Orion spacecraft with Earth in the backgroundPhotograph: APShareView image in fullscreenThe astronauts showing what they are eating in space during a call with Canadian children.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/05/nasa-orion-spaceship-artemis-ii-mission-in-pictures

[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 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Es hora de que Artemis II supere el récord de distancia del Apolo 13: qué saber del sobrevuelo lunar

Snippet: Esta imagen proporcionada por la NASA muestra la Luna vista desde una ventana de la nave espacial Orion durante la misión Artemis II el viernes 3 de abril de 2026. (NASA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/artemis-luna-mision-claves-783788cdadecd2a5df6eae90a0f163b7

[2026-04-05 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about Artemis II's record-breaking moon flyby

Snippet: The Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon. They are the first moonbound crew in more than half a century, picking up where NASA’s Apollo program left off. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nasa-artemis-moon-flyby-astronauts-e470e962d028d1a4b811cbf31cdacd90

[2026-04-05 21:49 UTC+10:00] [Satellites] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Snippet: Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firms’ plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/05/satellite-mirror-plans-could-disrupt-sleep-and-ecosystems-worldwide-scientists-say

[2026-04-05 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965

Snippet: In the monochromatic landscape of 1965, the world didn’t just play chess; it lived it. The 64 squares of the chessboard were not merely a field of leisure but a high-stakes laboratory for ideological superiority.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-892089

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

Source: The Age

Title: How many hours of childcare is best for kids, and how much is too much?

Snippet: Children who spend 40 hours a week in childcare face a higher risk of struggling with social competence and emotional maturity, a major study tracking the outcomes of 274,000 Australian children from birth to their first year at school has found.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/how-many-hours-of-childcare-is-best-for-kids-and-how-much-is-too-much-20260401-p5zkkp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Paris swapped cars for bikes – and transformed its streets

Snippet: Under outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, the French capital added bike lanes, cut traffic and reclaimed public space, but not without resistance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/how-paris-swapped-cars-for-bikes-and-remade-its-streets

[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 14:24 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/artemis-ii-moon-mission-nasa-toilet/bfbca175-2724-4f3d-a2a1-9a0f4b3d02b7

[2026-04-05 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Artemis II’s moon trip faces challenging toilet mission again over flushing

Snippet: Ice may be preventing urine in the toilet from flushing completely while a smell is coming from the bathroom, Nasa team members say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/science-technology/article/3349061/us-artemis-iis-moon-trip-faces-challenging-toilet-mission-again-over-flushing?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 13:49 UTC+10:00] [Artemis II] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Artemis II’s moon trip faces challenging toilet mission again over flushing

Snippet: Ice may be preventing urine in the toilet from flushing completely while a smell is coming from the bathroom, Nasa team members say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/science-technology/article/3349061/us-artemis-iis-moon-trip-faces-challenging-toilet-mission-again-over-flushing

[2026-04-05 13:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed towards the moon

Snippet: Houston: Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts are prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/artemis-ii-toilet-acts-up-again-as-astronauts-speed-towards-the-moon-20260405-p5zle8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 12:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Individuals with high self-esteem more likely to want children: study

Snippet: A recent South Korean study showed that couples with high self-esteem are more willing to have babies, a potentially significant revelation for the country hoping to reverse its low birth rates.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710115

[2026-04-05 12:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tanzania’s Rangi Gallery brings East African contemporary art to Seoul fair

Snippet: A contemporary art space from Tanzania has brought East African perspectives to Seoul, as Rangi Gallery participates in Art OnO, an international art fair held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention Center, April 3-5.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710113

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist

Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348766/china-not-targeting-us-west-coast-ultra-large-underwater-drones-lead-scientist?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Yan Zheping] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China not targeting US West Coast with ultra-large underwater drones: lead scientist

Snippet: Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348766/china-not-targeting-us-west-coast-ultra-large-underwater-drones-lead-scientist

[2026-04-05 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Cross-border tunnels spotlight Syria-Lebanon smuggling, security tensions

Snippet: The Syrian government’s announcement regarding the discovery of tunnels extending across the border with Lebanon has highlighted security challenges and the complex border dynamics between the two countries.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892043

[2026-04-05 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Artemis crew enter day four with plans to take manual control of spacecraft

Snippet: Commander Reid Wiseman says looking back at Earth is a "truly remarkable sight". (Reuters: NASA)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-05/artemis-astronauts-preparing-for-historic-lunar-flyby/106532426

[2026-04-05 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says 30 universities hit in US-Israeli strikes

Snippet: At least 30 universities in Iran have been affected by US-Israeli attacks since the start of the war on 28 February, the country’s science minister Hossein Simaei Saraf said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-30-universities-hit-us-israeli-strikes

[2026-04-05 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon

Snippet: The crew on board Nasa's Artemis II spacecraft have described seeing the far side of the Moon for the first time.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ce3d5gkd2geo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Battle for Hungary: How the Russiagate blueprint has been unleashed against Orban

Snippet: By RT newsroom, a team of multi-lingual journalists with over a decade of experience in Russian and international reporting, delivering original research and insights often missing from mainstream coverage

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636072-szijjarto-wiretapping-hungary-election/

[2026-04-05 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The hidden danger facing airline passengers as travelers in the US get older, study warns

Snippet: A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency evacuation mandate.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/lifestyle/senior-travel-surge-may-pose-in-flight-safety-risks-study-warns/

[2026-04-05 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Increase in elderly plane travelers leads to new in-flight risks and dangers, study says

Snippet: Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/lifestyle/increase-in-elderly-plane-travelers-leads-to-new-in-flight-risks-and-dangers-study-says/

[2026-04-05 06:09 UTC+10:00] [Artemis II] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Artemis II’s Jeremy Hansen calls Project Hail Mary ‘a real treat’ before his space mission

Snippet: Astronaut calls fellow Canadian Ryan Gosling’s movie ‘extraordinary’ ahead of Artemis II crew’s lunar fly-around

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/04/project-hail-mary-artemis-ii

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

Source: ABC News

Title: How walkable is your town?

Snippet: A new study shows regional Australians who live in walkable towns and centres walk more than those who do not. (ABC News: Jean Bell)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-05/research-shows-walkable-towns-a-win-for-residents/106520554