[2026-04-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Undercover’s Jun Takahashi on ‘chaos and balance’, and his debt to fellow Japanese designers – interview

Snippet: The punk-inspired founder of Undercover talks about his debt to brands like Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto and A Bathing Ape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3349880/undercovers-jun-takahashi-chaos-and-balance-and-his-debt-fellow-japanese-designers-interview?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Money / Super & retirement] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Stay the course’: Panic selling your super could leave you $50k poorer

Snippet: Workers worried about their superannuation’s performance have been urged to stay the course despite market jitters caused by the Iran war, with analysts warning attempts to avoid short-term losses can leave your super balance worse off in the long run.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/money/super-and-retirement/stay-the-course-panic-selling-your-super-could-leave-you-50k-poorer-20260414-p5znp5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 11:36 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Four MPs promoted to Allan’s new-look frontbench

Snippet: Four Labor MPs have been elevated to the Allan government ministry just weeks away from budget day and seven months before the state election.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/four-mps-promoted-to-allan-s-new-look-frontbench-20260414-p5znpn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: poor hospital food adding to health costs; suspected crocodile remains found on Adelaide roadside

Snippet: Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/14/australia-news-live-politics-asx-reactions-fuel-crisis-oil-prices-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-immigration-policy-ntwnfb

[2026-04-14 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for Oval Office delivery

Snippet: Sharon Simmons with DoorDash, gets a $100 tip after delivering McDonald’s to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-doordash-mcdonalds-tax-tips-iran-pope-cdec935afd68b86b264ed1b0de772e1d

[2026-04-14 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Major oil group demands Dems rise up against Gavin Newsom over his extreme green crusade

Snippet: A major oil industry group has pushed back against a California congressman who proposed a bill to tax fuel producers, instead encouraging state Democrats to “stand up” against Governor Gavin Newsom’s crippling green tax policies.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/oil-group-demands-dems-stand-up-to-gavin-newsom-over-his-green-taxes/

[2026-04-14 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Massachusetts town at war over proposed 50% property tax hike: ‘Absolutely devastating’

Snippet: A quiet western Massachusetts town is being torn apart by a proposed 50% property tax hike — with neighbors stealing yard signs from one another and some residents warning they could be forced to sell their homes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/business/massachusetts-town-at-war-over-proposed-50-property-tax-hike-absolutely-devastating/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Rate rises, spending cuts and cost blowouts: Councils squeezed by fuel crisis

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/fuel-crisis-leaves-sa-councils-facing-cost-blowouts/106552638

[2026-04-14 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Growing national debt may be keeping mortgage rates high —and housing expensive

Snippet: The next obstacle to cheaper mortgages and more affordable homes may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve, but Washington’s debt.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/real-estate/growing-national-debt-may-be-keeping-mortgage-rates-high-and-housing-expensive/

[2026-04-14 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government announces billions in spending on military drones

Snippet: Topic:Defence and National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/australian-defence-drone-spending-ukraine-iran-lessons/106560648

[2026-04-14 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: These budget sneakers on Amazon have people ditching name brands — ‘Like walking on air’

Snippet: People are ditching trendy name brands for these cheaper sneakers, and it’s no secret why.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/shopping/people-say-wearing-these-45-sneakers-feels-like-walking-on-air/

[2026-04-14 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Excise tax on LPG, kerosene removed

Snippet: (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet with members of his Cabinet today to discuss how to ease the burden of rising gasoline and diesel prices on consumers, after suspending excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/news/national/excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene-removed/2318855

[2026-04-14 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

Snippet: A former Nigerian oil minister accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK in exchange for granting government contracts has denied asking for or taking bribes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl141ern74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-14 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tax-free medicines list updated by BIR

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/14/business/top-business/tax-free-medicines-list-updated-by-bir/2319027

[2026-04-14 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India government pushing for F1's return by working to remove tax hurdles

Snippet: Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy wins the the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuki, Japan, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/f1-india-00e9af22fc63efb39c851faf9fc4d240

[2026-04-14 01:01 UTC+10:00] [Budget] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Magyar hints at ending Hungary’s block on €90B Ukraine loan

Snippet: BUDAPEST — Hungary's government will drop its opposition to the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine, incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar signaled, bringing a four-month standoff to an end.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/peter-magyar-hints-ending-hungary-block-e90b-ukraine-loan/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-14 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Why tax understanding remains a challenge in the Philippines

Snippet: FOR many Filipinos, tax is one of those things that feels important but difficult to fully understand. Whether for small business owners, freelancers, or individual taxpayers, the process can often seem confusing, technical, and hard to navigate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/tmt-newswire/why-tax-understanding-remains-a-challenge-in-the-philippines/2319233

[2026-04-14 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows fair play for firms, review of Orban’s deals

Snippet: Peter Magyar pledges reforms to restore transparency and fiscal stability as Hungary shifts from Viktor Orban’s investment model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3349943/hungarys-prime-minister-elect-vows-fair-play-firms-review-orbans-deals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-14 00:05 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hungary’s prime minister-elect vows fair play for firms, review of Orban’s deals

Snippet: Peter Magyar pledges reforms to restore transparency and fiscal stability as Hungary shifts from Viktor Orban’s investment model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3349943/hungarys-prime-minister-elect-vows-fair-play-firms-review-orbans-deals

[2026-04-14 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry

Snippet: Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/13/gas-tax-inquiry-greens-labor-santos-woodside-chevron-shell

[2026-04-13 23:57 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PH gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/april-13-2026/

[2026-04-13 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scottie Scheffler thinks decision by Masters bosses cost him: ‘They did some stuff’

Snippet: Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world, played two bogey-free rounds to nearly erase an improbable 12-shot deficit at the Masters over the weekend, but he made it clear that he wasn’t thrilled with the conditions at Augusta National on Friday as he fell down the leaderboard.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/sports/scottie-scheffler-thinks-decision-by-masters-bosses-cost-him-chance-at-green-jacket/

[2026-04-13 21:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nigel Farage defends Richard Tice over allegations his firm broke law by failing to pay tax – UK politics live

Snippet: During the Q&A Nigel Farage was again asked about Richard Tice and his tax affairs by a reporter who asked why he did not know exactly how much Tice had paid in tax to settle this liability, and whether Tice should give that figure on the record.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/13/iran-war-keir-starmer-brexit-trump-strait-hormuz-oil-fuel-southport-latest-news-updates

[2026-04-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Officials across NY sound alarm over unions’ $1.5B proposed pension porkapalooza

Snippet: Officials across New York are sounding the alarm over a push by unions to allow government workers hired after 2012 to retire at 55 instead of 63 as part of a $1.5 billion proposed pension porkapalooza.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/us-news/ny-towns-sound-alarm-over-unions-1-5b-proposed-pension-plan/

[2026-04-13 21:04 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Gang rapist back behind bars after detention escape

Snippet: A gang rapist recaptured after spending five days on the run following a hospital escape while under guard by immigration officials has been refused bail in court.Michael Angok, 30, did not apply for bail and it was formally refused by Judge Rachael Wong when the matter was mentioned in Blacktown Local Court on Monday.The matter will return to court on June 5, according to court documents.The search continues for the 30-year-old escapee.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/gang-rapist-back-behind-bars-after-detention-escape/7c0bcaab-750c-428e-b385-9097d667d05f

[2026-04-13 20:54 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte’s husband seeks TRO on House panel subpoena vs couple’s tax records

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-husband-seeks-tro-house-subpoena-tax-records/

[2026-04-13 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/videos/watch-marcos-suspends-excise-tax-on-lpg-kerosene/2318924

[2026-04-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US political financing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fifteen bucks a signature: the crisis of money in US politics is growing | Katrina vanden Heuvel

Snippet: The fight over California’s billionaire tax is just the latest symptom of a crisis that has escalated since 2010

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/13/california-billionaire-tax-campaign-funding

[2026-04-13 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene to temper rising costs

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/government-suspends-excise-tax-lpg-kerosene-april-13-2026/

[2026-04-13 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tax time 2026: why millions of Americans are getting a surprise IRS bill instead of a refund

Snippet: Nobody really budgets for a financial car crash in April. But that’s exactly what millions of Americans are dealing with this year.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/business/why-you-owe-irs-taxes-instead-of-refund-2026/

[2026-04-13 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dolce & Gabbana brings in ex-Gucci boss

Snippet: ROME — Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said on Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/business/foreign-business/dolce-gabbana-brings-in-ex-gucci-boss/2318869

[2026-04-13 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Romualdez not convicted by Supreme Court over budget controversy

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/supreme-court-no-conviction-martin-romualdez-budget/

[2026-04-13 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VP Duterte's husband asks court to void subpoena for ITRs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Manases Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, asked a Quezon City court to nullify the subpoena issued for his yearly income tax returns (ITRs).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/news/vp-dutertes-husband-asks-court-to-void-subpoena-for-itrs/2318840

[2026-04-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Nothing is off the table’: Labor war-games budget plan to boost fuel supply

Snippet: The federal government is war-gaming a series of budget initiatives to boost the amount of petrol and diesel in the country to protect the nation’s long-term fuel security as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese heads to two more key Asian suppliers of oil.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/nothing-is-off-the-table-labor-war-games-budget-plan-to-boost-fuel-supply-20260413-p5znhb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Legarda wants to tax super rich Filipinos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda has proposed a one-time wealth levy on "ultra rich" Filipinos to ensure that those capable of absorbing the effects of the oil crisis will contribute more in addressing the problem.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/news/legarda-wants-to-tax-super-rich-filipinos/2318825

[2026-04-13 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Massive hospital spend creates more questions than answers

Snippet: Premier Roger Cook made a huge commitment to health spending on Monday, but where the money would go was not immediately clear. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/wa-government-budget-1-5-billion-hospital-spend/106559164

[2026-04-13 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Smith College boosts diversity with financial aid

Snippet: Liberal arts college for women ensures students graduate debt-free

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716037

[2026-04-13 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Uncertain times’: Cook blames Iran war for hospital budget blowout

Snippet: The $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies Hospital in Murdoch will likely blow out, with both Premier Roger Cook and Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey flagging construction cost pressures were impacting the state’s entire hospital infrastructure pipeline.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/uncertain-times-cook-blames-iran-war-for-hospital-budget-blowout-20260413-p5zngi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] A guide to VAT exemptions for natural gas stakeholders

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/ask-the-tax-whiz-exemptions-natural-gas-stakeholders-guide/

[2026-04-13 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Treasury, IRS Propose Rules For 1 Percent Remittance Tax On Some Money Sent To Foreign Countries

Snippet: Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/treasury-irs-propose-rules-1-percent-remittance-tax-some-money-sent-foreign-countries

[2026-04-13 08:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: PM flags NDIS overhaul, scrapping investor tax breaks in budget sneak peek

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-politics-anthony-albanese-flags-major-changes-to-ndis/b200d4e9-a4e8-4803-98c4-be2459601cc0

[2026-04-13 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Busch ends 0-for-30 slide with tying single, Cubs overcome 5-run deficit to beat Pirates 7-6

Snippet: Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, left, scores past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart during the seventh inning of a baseball game, in Chicago, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pirates-cubs-score-d2d7afd5e5bdb0463f11c90d3aad3346

[2026-04-13 07:19 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: PM and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply

Snippet: Government seeks to shore up Australia’s supply of diesel, fertiliser and other critical goods. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/13/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-prime-minister-fuel-supply-diesel-oil-cost-of-living-inflation-budget-ntwnfb

[2026-04-13 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dems’ Medicare denialism, red states rising and other commentary

Snippet: “The Trump Administration is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in private insurance plans — a k a Medicare Advantage — as a default,” cheer The Wall Street Journal’s editors, as this “may be the single most effective way to reduce Medicare waste, fraud and abuse.” Democrats falsely claim “Medicare Advantage is wasting money”; in fact, Congress created the program “to improve care for seniors and restrain spending”: “Insurers use savings from reducing waste to lower patient costs and offer supplemental

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/opinion/dems-medicare-denialism-red-states-rising-and-other-commentary/

[2026-04-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Youth mental health centre to close amid budget crisis

Snippet: Penny Rushby-Smith says her son Felix has benefited significantly from Kiama's SENTRAL Youth Services by confiding in staff on social issues. (Supplied: Penny Rushby-Smith)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/kiama-youth-service-to-close-due-to-council-budget-crisis/106542098

[2026-04-13 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Carbon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country

Snippet: DUBLIN — Ireland’s government announced more than €500 million in tax cuts on motor fuel on Sunday in an attempt to placate protesters snarling key ports and roadways.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ireland-dublin-cut-tax-motor-fuel-bid-to-quell-protests/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-13 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Secret documents reveal landmark housing project's budget headache

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/victorian-government-big-housing-build-budget-blowout-foi/106534886

[2026-04-13 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Masters tournament projected to earn about $70M in merch — with fans spending a staggering $277 per second

Snippet: Spending thousands of dollars on merchandise is par for the course for some fans at the Masters Tournament.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/masters-tournament-projected-to-earn-about-70m-in-merch/

[2026-04-13 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost

Snippet: April 13, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/spoils-of-iran-war-to-deliver-chalmers-a-budget-boost/

[2026-04-13 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Row over Reform UK deputy leader's £91,000 tax is 'minor admin error', party says

Snippet: A row over tax paid by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice's property company was "a minor administrative error", his party has claimed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x7yj99jrwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss