Topic: Tax & Budget — Neutral reports only

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[2026-06-02 01:47 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Title: Cyprus to rebuff calls from Northern frugals to slash EU budget
Snippet: BRUSSELS — Cyprus' Council presidency is set to turn down Germany’s demands to slash the EU’s next seven-year budget, four EU diplomats told POLITICO.
Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/cyprus-to-rebuff-northern-frugals-calls-to-slash-eu-budget/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication
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[2026-06-02 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Title: Democrats propose 100% tax on Trump’s payouts to lawfare victims
Snippet: Democrat-led US states are considering imposing a 100% tax on payouts by a $1.8 billion fund set up by US President Donald Trump for victims of attempts to weaponize the legal and political system against them.
Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640819-democrats-tax-trump-fund/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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[2026-06-02 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
Snippet: Sir Keir Starmer is "determined to publish" the long delayed military spending plan before next month's Nato summit, according to the defence secretary.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78q0x224p9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Property prices may drop but it’s decades of policy failure, not the budget, to blame
Snippet: Instead of relying on tax-enhanced speculation, investors must now look at established properties based on actual profitability – leaving space for first home buyers
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/property-prices-budget-negative-gearing-capital-gains-investors
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[2026-06-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: This week could be a test for Labor – but only if the Coalition asks the right questions | Josh Butler
Snippet: If the Coalition wants to take some real paint off the government over its more contentious budget measures, it won’t get much of a better chance than another week of Senate estimates
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/senates-estimates-this-week-test-for-labor-coalition-questions
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[2026-06-01 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Bill filed to exempt essential meds from VAT
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan bloc on Monday filed House Bill 9564 aiming to exempt essential medicines from value-added tax (VAT).
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/news/national/bill-filed-to-exempt-essential-meds-from-vat/2355900
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[2026-06-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Sweden health agency tells parents to put down phones
Snippet: STOCKHOLM — Sweden's public health agency on Monday called on parents to put their phones away when spending time with their children.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/01/world/sweden-health-agency-tells-parents-to-put-down-phones/2355853
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[2026-06-01 20:11 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Signs Brisbane market is cooling despite another uptick in values
Snippet: Brisbane is edging closer to Australia’s most expensive place to buy a home but industry figures say the market is cooling following the federal government’s property tax overhaul designed to improve affordability.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/signs-brisbane-market-is-cooling-despite-another-uptick-in-values-20260601-p602oy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Atlanta stadium execs spent $600K in tax dollars on World Cup VIP seats while fretting over ‘crazy’ prices
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/01/business/atlanta-stadium-execs-spent-600k-in-tax-dollars-on-world-cup-vip-seats-while-fretting-over-crazy-prices/
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[2026-06-01 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
Snippet: Budget airline EasyJet has branded a possible takeover approach from a US firm as "highly opportunistic".
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c042071p96po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-01 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Snippet: Malaysia faces a dilemma in modernising an ageing military without overwhelming public finances or appearing to choose sides, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355559/we-are-small-country-why-malaysia-resisting-us-defence-spending-call?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: ‘We are a small country’: why Malaysia is resisting US defence spending call
Snippet: Malaysia faces a dilemma in modernising an ageing military without overwhelming public finances or appearing to choose sides, analysts say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355559/we-are-small-country-why-malaysia-resisting-us-defence-spending-call
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[2026-06-01 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee says ‘republic of unearned real estate income’ will come to an end
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Monday warned against tax evasion in real estate transactions, reiterating his administration’s drive to keep the market in check.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10761561
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[2026-06-01 18:27 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Labor to highlight ‘risk’ of One Nation to cost of living in bid to dent Pauline Hanson’s popularity
Snippet: Labor MP Mike Freelander says party must continue to help under-pressure workers, including considering further income tax cuts
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/01/labor-cost-of-living-risk-one-nation-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb
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[2026-06-01 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: 65,000 Small German Retail Stores Have Disappeared As Economic Downturn Hits Europe's 'Powerhouse'
Snippet: The number of small retail stores in Germany has declined drastically since 2010. According to a recent analysis by the credit agency Creditreform and the Handelsblatt Research Institute, there were 236,143 small retail stores with annual sales of less than €250,000 in 2010. For 2025, the sales tax statistics show only 170,770 such stores, a drop of 28 percent, reports Junge Freiheit.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/65000-small-german-retail-stores-have-disappeared-economic-downturn-hits-europes
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[2026-06-01 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: American IP probe against Vietnam seen as much about trade deficit as fakes
Snippet: Employees produce protective face masks at a factory in Vietnam. The U.S. has launched a third probe against the Southeast Asian nation under its trade legislation in as many months, a move analysts suggest is likely to be as much about addressing its bilateral trade deficit as tackling intellectual property issues.
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/american-ip-probe-against-vietnam-seen-as-much-about-trade-deficit-as-fakes
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[2026-06-01 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Why the bond market’s message on US debt matters for midterms
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-interest-rates-debt-deficit-8deb3ed0c013a9c43a58e857ad1d615d
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[2026-06-01 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: [Ask the Tax Whiz] Why businesses must submit alphalists to the BIR
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-why-submit-alphalist-bureau-internal-revenue/
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[2026-06-01 11:46 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Judge reopens Trump’s deal to end $US10 billion tax fight
Snippet: Time was running out.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/judge-reopens-trump-s-deal-to-end-us10-billion-tax-fight-20260601-p602kq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 11:28 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Lions great’s former home sells for millions in fierce inner-city auction
Snippet: An iconic Coorparoo home once owned by former Lions captain Michael Voss has sold over reserve after a local family splashed $5.023 million during one of Brisbane’s fiercest auctions since the federal budget poured fresh uncertainty on an already cooling market.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/lions-great-s-former-home-sells-for-millions-in-fierce-inner-city-auction-20260601-p602ns.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: 'I won't be commenting': Rockliff grilled after Ogilvie resigns as minister
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/madeleine-ogilvie-parliament-budget-estimates-questions/106742112
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[2026-06-01 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Sacramento created California’s budget problem — billionaire tax won’t fix it
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/opinion/sacramento-dug-budget-hole-billionaire-tax-wont-fix-it/
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[2026-06-01 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years. The budget and a 'red flag' from PM Takaichi have markets nervous
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is compiling a supplementary budget to help households with the cost of living, but it's also created skepticism about whether she can stick to her promises about debt issuance.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/01/japan-pm-takaichis-budget-remarks-send-red-flag-to-bond-markets.html
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[2026-06-01 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Two questions still hang above the now decaying federal budget
Snippet: Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 5:00am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-housing-chalmers-albanese/106742204
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[2026-06-01 04:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation faces bipartisan pushback
Snippet: Two lawmakers in the United States Congress are pushing to repeal a section in an upcoming defence budget that would deepen integration between the US and Israeli militaries.
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/us-measure-to-deepen-israel-military-cooperation-faces-bipartisan-pushback
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[2026-06-01 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: US can control immigration, end tax breaks for seniors and other commentary
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/opinion/us-can-control-immigration-end-tax-breaks-for-seniors-and-other-commentary/
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[2026-06-01 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Labor launches costings broadside from budget back foot
Snippet: June 1, 2026 03:30 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-launches-costings-broadside-from-budget-back-foot/
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[2026-06-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: The taboo talks some WA families should have as CGT uncertainty reigns
Snippet: As uncertainty reigns about the federal government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax, studies have found that most families are still hesitant to discuss monetary matters - especially when it comes to difficult issues including inheritance and succession plans.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-taboo-talks-some-wa-families-should-have-as-cgt-uncertainty-reigns-20260531-p602jx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian education] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months
Snippet: Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/01/hecs-debt-indexation-change-university-students-graduates-would-save-billions
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[2026-06-01 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Title: Bryan Johnson reveals ‘everything he learned spending millions on longevity’
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/health/bryan-johnson-reveals-everything-learned-spending-millions-on-longevity/
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[2026-06-01 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Property prices in Sydney, Melbourne fall sharply, new research shows
Snippet: Price growth across the national property market has ground to a halt, with steep falls in Melbourne and Sydney as higher interest rates, stretched affordability and the federal government’s overhaul of tax incentives combine to suppress values.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/property-prices-in-sydney-melbourne-fall-sharply-new-research-shows-20260529-p60230.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Title: Best quotes from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Defense spending, multilateralism and the future of the Asia-Pacific
Snippet: As Asia's premier defense summit wraps up, leaders have put forward perspectives on a range of topics in the defense realm.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/top-shangri-la-dialogue-2026-quotes-defense-multilateralism-asia.html
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[2026-05-31 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?
Snippet: In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355475/shangri-la-dialogue-can-asia-do-less-shangri-la-more-ships-more-subs?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 22:25 UTC+10:00] [Asean] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?
Snippet: In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355475/shangri-la-dialogue-can-asia-do-less-shangri-la-more-ships-more-subs
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[2026-05-31 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Young Australians reject budget as One Nation popularity climbs further
Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 9:09pm
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/pauline-hanson-preferred-prime-minister-gen-x-redbridge-poll/106742802
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[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Title: Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses
Snippet: A deputy director-general at the Israel Tax Authority was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators on Sunday over suspicions of multiple offenses, including invasion of privacy, unlawful detention, obstruction of justice, fraud, and breach of trust.
Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-897848
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[2026-05-31 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
Snippet: Defense spending, China's position in the Asia-Pacific region and lessons from Ukraine were just some of the topics dominating the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue this year.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/takeways-from-the-2026-shangri-la-dialogue-.html
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[2026-05-31 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: Iraq's Al Zaidi orders body to oversee contracts and recover public funds | The National
Snippet: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi on Saturday ordered the creation of a high-level body to tighten control over government spending and reduce financial waste.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/iraqs-al-zaidi-orders-body-to-oversee-contracts-and-recover-public-funds/
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[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Chip boom sparks debate over tax windfall, profit sharing
Snippet: Chipmakers’ “excess profit” becomes hot potato as calls grow for broader distribution
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760232
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[2026-05-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Hanwha Aerospace in arms export talks with Germany, UK
Snippet: Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly in discussions with Germany, the UK and other European countries on potential arms deal, accelerating its defense push amid rising military spending in the region.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760212
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[2026-05-31 15:01 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: State budget to help unlock doors for first home buyers
Snippet: May 31, 2026 15:01 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/state-budget-to-help-unlock-doors-for-first-home-buyers/
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[2026-05-31 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value
Snippet: All this artificial intelligence spending was showing no noticeable increase in productivity, Uber’s chief operating officer says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355439/firms-spent-heavily-ai-now-rising-costs-are-outpacing-its-value?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 13:11 UTC+10:00] [Anthropic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value
Snippet: All this artificial intelligence spending was showing no noticeable increase in productivity, Uber’s chief operating officer says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3355439/firms-spent-heavily-ai-now-rising-costs-are-outpacing-its-value
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[2026-05-31 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claims
Snippet: "Japan's door to dialog is always open" to the international community even as it increases defense spending and revises its arms exports guidelines, according to defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/japan-seeks-dialog-rejects-neo-militarism-label-defense-minister.html
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[2026-05-31 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to raise defence spending
Snippet: Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3355437/new-zealand-tells-us-it-lacks-billions-under-couch-raise-defence-spending?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to raise defence spending
Snippet: Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3355437/new-zealand-tells-us-it-lacks-billions-under-couch-raise-defence-spending
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[2026-05-31 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Budget won't be to blame if house prices fall, housing minister says
Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 10:52am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/budget-house-prices-fall-oneil/106742070
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[2026-05-31 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Want glowing skin on a budget? Experts share their top products and routines
Snippet: A trio of skincare experts reveal their affordable, science-backed routines that include peptides, vitamin C, retinoids and SPF
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3355174/want-glowing-skin-budget-experts-share-their-top-products-and-routines?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-05-31 09:15 UTC+10:00] [cosmetic chemist] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Want glowing skin on a budget? Experts share their top products and routines
Snippet: A trio of skincare experts reveal their affordable, science-backed routines that include peptides, vitamin C, retinoids and SPF
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3355174/want-glowing-skin-budget-experts-share-their-top-products-and-routines
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[2026-05-31 08:47 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Australia news live: Aukus nations to develop uncrewed undersea vehicles to protect cables; Hanson backs Taylor’s indexation plan
Snippet: Marles tells Shangri-La Dialogue delegates that ‘seabed is a battlefield’. Follow updates live
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/31/clare-oneil-labor-tax-changes-richard-marles-shangri-la-dialogue-aukus-deal-politics-reactions-labor-coalition-tax-changes-housing-one-nation-ntwnfb
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