[2026-05-31 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST, BJMP partner for Rizal PDLs education, livelihood training

Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) Rizal has partnered with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) deploy its first Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (Starbooks) unit tailored specifically for a female dormitory through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing on May 6, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/dost-bjmp-partner-for-rizal-pdls-education-livelihood-training/2355142

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 17:57 UTC+10:00] [Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Snippet: Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3355455/hong-kong-may-host-shenzhou-23-crew-2027-including-astronaut-lai-ka-ying

[2026-05-31 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: SoftBank plans 75 billion euros of AI investments in France, as Europe struggles to catch up with U.S. and China

Snippet: Japan's SoftBank Group plans to invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, the company said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/31/softbank-to-build-up-ai-data-centers-in-france-with-major-investment.html

[2026-05-31 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Computex in Taiwan, South Korea local elections, India monetary policy

Snippet: Computex 2026 will feature speakers from many of the world's most important chip companies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, mobility and other next-gen tech. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/your-week-in-asia/computex-in-taiwan-south-korea-local-elections-india-monetary-policy

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 16:25 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong considers new offshore yuan venture fund for tech, emerging industries

Snippet: Initiative builds on AI and finance convergence while supporting yuan internationalisation, finance chief Paul Chan says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355448/hong-kong-considers-new-offshore-yuan-venture-fund-tech-emerging-industries

[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces to smart technology at the 2026 tournament | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-balls-through-the-years-from-leather-laces-to-smart-technology-at-the-2026-tournament/

[2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces in 1930 to smart technology in 2026 | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11. The match ball is one of the most scrutinised pieces of sports equipment, simply because of the sheer scale of factors riding on just one item.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-balls-through-the-years-from-leather-laces-in-1930-to-smart-technology-in-2026/

[2026-05-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Scams] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Your devices could be at risk’: how antivirus scams trade on fear

Snippet: Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/may/31/virus-software-scam-trade-fear-urgent-renewal

[2026-05-31 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba Group signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events

Snippet: Chinese technology giants agrees partnership that will bring artificial intelligence and cloud services to Champions League and Euro 2028

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3355442/alibaba-group-signs-6-year-ai-deal-uefa-will-bring-360-replay-tech-major-events?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Champions League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba Group signs 6-year AI deal with Uefa, will bring 360 replay tech to major events

Snippet: Chinese technology giants agrees partnership that will bring artificial intelligence and cloud services to Champions League and Euro 2028

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3355442/alibaba-group-signs-6-year-ai-deal-uefa-will-bring-360-replay-tech-major-events

[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

[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

[2026-05-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Science minister vows support to foster S. Korea as 'full-stack' AI provider

Snippet: SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon vowed to double down on efforts to support the local artificial intelligence (AI) sector so that South Korea can become a "full stack" supplier of the technology.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529010100320

[2026-05-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a decade-long bet on photonics handed this Chinese venture capital firm an AI windfall

Snippet: For Mi Lei, founder of venture capital firm CAS Star, the sudden fascination with photonics is less a surprise than a delayed validation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3355360/how-decade-long-bet-photonics-handed-chinese-venture-capital-firm-ai-windfall?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | How early bet on photonics gave this Chinese venture capital firm an AI windfall

Snippet: For Mi Lei, founder of venture capital firm CAS Star, the sudden fascination with photonics is less a surprise than a delayed validation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3355360/how-decade-long-bet-photonics-handed-chinese-venture-capital-firm-ai-windfall

[2026-05-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Here to stay’: The numbers behind the NFL’s major Australian gamble

Snippet: Ticket queues of 125,000 fans, more than 80 per cent of the MCG sold in the first wave and a local fan base that has grown by more than half in four years: the National Football League says its Australian gamble has been vindicated before a single down has even been played at September’s Rams-49ers opener.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/here-to-stay-the-numbers-behind-the-nfl-s-major-australian-gamble-20260529-p601wb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Tech Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Behind the curtain: Tesla’s inflated statistics and displays of AI competence

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/tesla-inflated-statistics-display-ai-competence/

[2026-05-31 11:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign net selling of Kospi stocks hit record high in May

Snippet: Foreign selling of South Korean stocks listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index reached a record high in May, while foreign investors poured a record amount into the tech-heavy Kosdaq market, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760125

[2026-05-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Tech Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Tech Thoughts] My 3 favorite takeaways from ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/tech-thoughts-takeaways-from-magnifica-humanitas/

[2026-05-31 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign net selling of KOSPI stocks hit record high in May

Snippet: SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Foreign selling of South Korean stocks listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached a record high in May, while foreign investors poured a record amount into the tech-heavy KOSDAQ market, data showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531000500320

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

Source: AP News

Title: NCAA Division I Baseball Regionals Glance

Snippet: Game 1 - Georgia Tech 22, UIC 5

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgia-tech-baseball-north-carolina-college-sports-7967882bb62dcbe356a16bb66721bdb3

[2026-05-31 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: The Jewish world cannot afford to leave AI education to Silicon Valley - opinion

Snippet: As artificial intelligence reshapes every aspect of modern life, a quiet revolution is taking place in how our children learn. But while Silicon Valley races to build tools optimized for efficiency and test scores, a critical question goes unanswered: Who is building the AI that will shape the soul of the Jewish world?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-897646

[2026-05-31 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Emma Clarke's walk-off home run in ninth inning lifts Tennessee to 2-1 win over Texas Tech at WCWS

Snippet: OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Emma Clarke’s leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted Tennessee to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Texas Tech in a winner’s bracket game on Saturday at the Women’s College World Series.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wcws-texas-tech-tennessee-score-e1106ecaf0ab2cfe468c941fa3514382

[2026-05-31 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NCAA Div I Softball World Series Glance

Snippet: Game 1 - Texas Tech 8, Mississippi St. 0, 5 innings

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/college-sports-softball-2a3203ba76cd8636f1698098b8c5cf2e

[2026-05-31 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Nearly three years into war, Hezbollah keeps northern Israel under fire - analysis

Snippet: Israeli communities came under numerous attacks across northern Israel on May 30. These were among the 270 sirens and alerts sounded in Israeli communities since May 20. The figure is based on the number of areas affected and alerts recorded by the Red Alert app.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-897804

[2026-05-31 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US Congress advances American-Israeli military integration plan

Snippet: A provision in a bill before the United States Congress could tie the American and Israeli militaries far more closely together, deepening their cooperation on weapons research, production and technology.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/30/us-congress-advances-american-israeli-military-integration-plan

[2026-05-31 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lefty Senate candidate Graham Platner reportedly sexted numerous women on hookup app Kik — and wife flagged it to campaign

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/30/us-news/lefty-senate-candidate-graham-platner-reportedly-sexted-numerous-women-on-hookup-app-kik-and-wife-flagged-it-to-campaign/

[2026-05-31 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's advantage in the AI era: Credibility that travels

Snippet: The artificial intelligence race is creating anxiety all over the world. AI safety researcher Michael Trazzi speaks to a crowd of protesters outside OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters on March 21. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japan-s-advantage-in-the-ai-era-credibility-that-travels

[2026-05-31 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Aged care] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?

Snippet: While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human element

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/31/ai-companion-robots-in-aged-care-australia-ageing-population-humanity

[2026-05-31 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan, US, Philippines to hold September investment forum for Manila AI hub

Snippet: Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will hold a September investment forum on Luzon Island, Philippines, featuring opportunities for companies in AI. (Nikkei montage)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/japan-us-philippines-to-hold-september-investment-forum-for-manila-ai-hub

[2026-05-31 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: X Cracks Down On Large "Creator" Accounts Built On Stolen Content

Snippet: The saturation of large X accounts built almost entirely on recycled video clips has become impossible to ignore. Many of these accounts brand themselves as "creators," but they merely lift original reporting, strip attribution, repackage it, and monetize engagement as if the content were their own.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/x-cracks-down-large-creator-accounts-built-stolen-content

[2026-05-31 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El argentino Julio Le Parc, pionero del arte óptico, muere en París a los 97 años

Snippet: BUENOS AIRES (AP) — El artista argentino Julio Le Parc, referencia internacional del arte óptico y cinético, falleció el sábado en París a los 97 años, confirmó su familia a los medios. El célebre artista plástico nació en la provincia de Mendoza, se formó en Buenos Aires y, a pesar de su avanzada edad, continuaba trabajando y preparaba una retrospectiva sobre su obra.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/julio-le-parc-deceso-arte-9183dbb84813b738516a0e2a0ccac277

[2026-05-31 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Generation AI: Schools in Asia are embracing artificial intelligence

Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 5:12am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/schools-in-asia-embracing-ai/106703054

[2026-05-31 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000, court documents show

Snippet: Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby watches the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Texas Tech and Cincinnati, Feb. 24, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sorsby-texas-tech-ncaa-1442b15003d20edfed0153df5e47e284

[2026-05-31 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchSunday, 31 Mayloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-05-31

[2026-05-31 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Citi Philippines wins multiple top honors at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026

Snippet: CITI Philippines has been named Best Bank (International) at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, along with five other international category wins: Best Bank for Large Corporates and Multinational Corporations, Best Bank for Public Sector Clients, Best Bank for Use of Technology, and Best Securities Services. The recognition highlights Citi’s continued leadership in delivering innovative financial solutions and supporting the complex needs of corporate and public sector clients in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/tmt-newswire/citi-philippines-wins-multiple-top-honors-at-the-financeasia-awards-2026/2355040

[2026-05-31 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnificent humanity challenged by the digital revolution

Snippet: THE strong and clear challenge posed by Pope Leo XIV in his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity),” is declaring the sacred value of every human life. It’s a strong statement of moral value that asserts the dignity and rights of every person. It comes at a time when people, especially women and children, are being deprived of their humanity and treated as objects to be exploited and abused, their rights eroded or denied.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/opinion/columns/magnificent-humanity-challenged-by-the-digital-revolution/2354988

[2026-05-31 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The pope should have gone further on AI

Snippet: BOSTON, Massachusetts — Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we communicate, access information and work, how income and status are distributed, and even how we wage war. Yet the public conversation remains narrowly focused on the competition between AI labs or on abstract debates about the technology’s capabilities. Almost no one is asking what purpose AI ought to serve, or whether our current mindset, institutions, and control mechanisms are capable of steering the technology toward broad-based improvements in human welfare.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/opinion/columns/the-pope-should-have-gone-further-on-ai/2354984

[2026-05-31 01:29 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Attal highlights break with Macron in first rally in French presidential bid

Snippet: Gabriel Attal on Saturday kicked off his presidential election campaign with a major rally in Paris, vowing to move beyond the Macron era and reform a system he said is no longer delivering for the French people.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/gabriel-attal-breaks-emmanuel-macron-first-rally-french-presidential-bid/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-30 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad, experts say

Snippet: Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for Amazon's satellite launches and bolstering SpaceX's dominance in the commercial launch market.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-897791

[2026-05-30 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Start-Up Ethiopia: Addis Ababa takes a page from Israel's innovation playbook

Snippet: The relationship between Ethiopia and Israel stretches back thousands of years – to the days of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba – rooted in biblical tradition and strengthened over decades through diplomacy, migration, trade, and cultural exchange.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-897697

[2026-05-30 22:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOST pushes for amendment to law repurposing worn-out PH flags instead of burning them

Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology, through its Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), conducted a ceremonial disposal of worn-out Philippine flags, ahead of the observance of Philippine Independence Day and in proper observance of the proper handling of national symbols, on May 26, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/30/tmt-newswire/dost-pushes-for-amendment-to-law-repurposing-worn-out-ph-flags-instead-of-burning-them/2354957

[2026-05-30 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

Snippet: The US, UK and Australia say they will develop underwater drone technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence, under their military alliance known as Aukus.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8wjvd1ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-30 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: VCU vs. Tennessee at Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina — ESPN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/virginia-tech-30bd38ccef9862f9fdb55481e45960f6

[2026-05-30 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Pope Leo XIV] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Americans echo Pope Leo’s concerns about AI: ‘It threatens workers, privacy and human life’

Snippet: Guardian readers in the US spoke of fears about unregulated AI in response to the pope’s encyclical warning about the risks of the technology

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/30/pope-leo-ai-reaction

[2026-05-30 20:33 UTC+10:00] [Artificial Intelligence] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Politico

Title: AUKUS unveils undersea drone project to deepen defense partnership

Snippet: The military alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States will jointly develop new undersea drones, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/aukus-unveils-undersea-drone-project-to-deepen-defense-partnership-pete-hegseth/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication