[2026-04-28 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai rolls out EV battery subscription test

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it had launched a pilot electric vehicle battery subscription service with Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Capital, targeting corporate taxis whose battery warranties expire in the first half of this year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727428

[2026-04-28 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor Group eyes W8tr future R&D complex in Seoul

Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group plans to invest about 8 trillion won ($5.43 billion) to build a massive research and business complex in southern Seoul, as the company moves to consolidate scattered research capabilities and accelerate its push into future mobility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727418

[2026-04-28 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later'

Snippet: Kirsty Parsons first realised something was not right when she spotted how her husband Jim was walking across an airport car park.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd5g905x95o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Health insurers' 'aggressive' tactics causing closures, private hospitals say

Snippet: Private hospitals are blaming large insurers for driving down prices and using "aggressive" negotiating tactics, leading to the closure of services.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/health-insurers-aggressive-tactics-accusations-private-hospitals/106598450

[2026-04-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heading to national cemetery for a picnic? Maybe leave the mat at home

Snippet: Picnics on mats at Seoul National Cemetery fuel complaints, prompting staff action

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10727371

[2026-04-28 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Longtime St. Louis journalist killed in freak accident after tires fall from tractor-trailer, strike his car

Snippet: A veteran St. Louis journalist was killed in a freak accident Thursday when two tires came flying off a tractor-trailer and crashed through the roof of his vehicle.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/28/us-news/longtime-st-louis-journalist-ray-hartmann-killed-in-freak-accident-on-missouri-interstate/

[2026-04-28 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pricier than gold: why thieves in Malaysia want your car’s catalytic converter

Snippet: Catalytic converter thefts surge in Malaysia due to high demand for rare metals like rhodium, fetching lucrative prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351649/pricier-gold-why-thieves-malaysia-want-your-cars-catalytic-converter?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 14:36 UTC+10:00] [The Star] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pricier than gold: why thieves in Malaysia want your car’s catalytic converter

Snippet: Catalytic converter thefts surge in Malaysia due to high demand for rare metals like rhodium, fetching lucrative prices

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351649/pricier-gold-why-thieves-malaysia-want-your-cars-catalytic-converter

[2026-04-28 14:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Former Australian of the Year's health 'a bit tougher' in brain cancer battle

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/richard-scolyer-former-australian-of-the-year-shares-health-update-in-battle-with-brain-cancer/7b4fd6d5-dc6f-4cd0-829f-42b7c4d5b092

[2026-04-28 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuban farmers say a US energy blockade leaves people hungry

Snippet: In Cuba farmers are struggling to grow and transport food. (AP/ Danica Coto, Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-farms-united-states-energy-blockade-power-gas-82881e367d0934d92c632791bbfa28f0

[2026-04-28 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Walk for Peace : Special traffic plan in Colombo today

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for tomorrow (28) in connection with the ‘Walk for Peace’ programme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/breaking-news/986273/walk-for-peace-special-traffic-plan-in-colombo-today/

[2026-04-28 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: NSW public transport Opal network is set to change. Here's what we know

Snippet: Topic:Public Transport

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/nsw-changes-opal-card-public-transport-digital-accounts/106615510

[2026-04-28 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Weapons maker Thales loses out on multi-billion-dollar missile contract

Snippet: The StrikeMaster has a pair of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) made by Kongsberg mounted on top of the Bendigo-made Bushmaster vehicle. (Supplied: Thales)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/thales-loses-out-strikemaster-missile-contract/106615362

[2026-04-28 12:57 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Nations meet to discuss fossil fuel exit as Iran war drives up prices

Snippet: Around 60 governments, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and Nigeria, will hold the first international meeting this week to discuss phasing out fossil fuels, as the Iran war ​upends global oil and gas markets and sends prices soaring.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/28/energy/nations-fossil-fuel-exit-iran-war/

[2026-04-28 12:54 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Only one person has bought into Donald Trump's million-dollar idea

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-gold-card-nicki-minaj-one-person-bought-visa-usa-news/33b13cad-672e-432f-bc35-9f71d00a0324

[2026-04-28 12:39 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: War hastens an Indonesian biofuels push that has global stakes

Snippet: Four trucks and a passenger bus have just completed a 40,000-kilometer road trip around Java. The epic journey — a distance equivalent to a circumnavigation of the globe — will help to determine whether Indonesia can deliver one of the world’s most ambitious biofuel-blending mandates in the next few months.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/04/28/energy/war-indonesian-biofuels-push/

[2026-04-28 12:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies jetting overseas in record numbers despite Middle East conflict

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-international-flights-reach-record-levels-despite-middle-east-conflict/dbda6b6c-7650-4ff5-a35e-750c3ada32f0

[2026-04-28 11:58 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Cracks starting to show' in Australia's $368 billion nuclear submarine deal

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/aukus-nuclear-submarines-deal-in-jeopardy-warn-british-mps/b6d000ea-7fb7-4279-bf56-90a703b1982a

[2026-04-28 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Rotem signs K2 battle tank production deal in Poland

Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Rotem Co., the defense and rail systems unit of Hyundai Motor Group, said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with a Polish partner to establish local production of K2 battle tanks and armored recovery vehicles (ARVs).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260428003300320

[2026-04-28 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: BYD draws EU scrutiny over labor abuse allegations at Hungary factory

Snippet: Electric car giant BYD has become the first Chinese business to be raised in the European Parliament over allegations of labor abuses in Hungary, CNBC has learned, following a watchdog's investigation into working conditions at the site.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/byd-eu-parliament-labor-abuse-hungary-factory-investigation.html

[2026-04-28 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Transport vessel for getting electric ferry to new home stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Topic:Transport Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/incat-electric-ferry-transporter-stuck-in-strait-of-hormuz/106614948

[2026-04-28 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Revealed: The Sydney suburbs with the most and fewest EVs

Snippet: A new latte line splitting Sydney has emerged, with data revealing the areas with the highest ratios of registered electric vehicles are primarily concentrated in the east, north and inner city.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/revealed-the-sydney-suburbs-with-the-most-and-fewest-evs-20260407-p5zlzp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 11:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland rail workers to strike as NRL Magic Round brings thousands of fans to city

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-rail-strikes-union-pay-negotiations-fail-brisbane-news/0ce45b4e-3bc4-4201-97b7-14aa5f0efdba

[2026-04-28 10:32 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Trump being ‘humiliated’ in Iran talks, Germany’s Merz says

Snippet: The U.S. is being “humiliated” by Iranian leaders as U.S. President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate an end to the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in comments that risk driving a further wedge in transatlantic relations.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/28/world/politics/trump-iran-talks-germany-merz/

[2026-04-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

Snippet: Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351613/will-aseans-scramble-russian-oil-fuel-shift-regional-alliances?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Carnegie Endowment for International Peace] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

Snippet: Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3351613/will-aseans-scramble-russian-oil-fuel-shift-regional-alliances

[2026-04-28 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: East still there for the taking — and Knicks can’t afford to mess this up

Snippet: The playoffs started and the Eastern Conference opened like traffic after passing the accident.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/sports/east-still-there-for-the-taking-and-knicks-cant-afford-to-mess-this-up/

[2026-04-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI is moving into the physical world — fast

Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what's driving the world's second-largest economy. You can subscribe here.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/27/china-ai-hardware-shipping-einclaw-style3d-vw-alibaba.html

[2026-04-28 08:57 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Athletics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: The secrets behind Sabastian Sawe’s marathon world record

Snippet: Seven hours after achieving sporting immortality, a door was closed behind Sabastian Sawe at his hotel on Edgware Road, and he could finally reflect with his inner circle on what he had achieved.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/athletics/the-secrets-behind-sabastian-sawe-s-marathon-world-record-20260428-p5zrjo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 08:48 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Teens cuffed after car chase through residential streets in Sydney

Snippet: Two teens have been arrested after a dramatic police pursuit through Sydney's east ended with a stolen car crashing in a quiet cul-de-sac.Shortly before 3am, police were patrolling Rainbow Street in Kingsford, when they tried to stop a black SUV.The SUV did not stop, triggering a pursuit.LIVE UPDATES: Melania rages at 'coward' Kimmel for 'expectant widow' jokeVideos posted to social media by residents showed the Range Rover crashed into trees at the end of Edgecumbe Avenue, Coogee.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/teens-arrested-alleged-stolen-car-pursuit-coogee-sydney/69808cc6-869d-475f-890d-8a5535ed1d27

[2026-04-28 08:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Russia’s UN ambassador says Iran can restrict Hormuz traffic

Snippet: Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran has the right to limit navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/russias-un-ambassador-says-iran-can-restrict-hormuz-traffic

[2026-04-28 08:24 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Driver charged over e-bike hit-and-run

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/driver-charged-over-e-bike-hit-and-run-20260428-p5zrkc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 08:05 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rebel Wilson to testify in film fight with co-star

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/rebel-wilson-to-testify-in-court-case-against-costar/a98df2f7-dac4-45c5-a62a-c6d17dad3b0f

[2026-04-28 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Resurgence Of Electrification": Goldman Says EV Demand Gaining Momentum Amid Fuel Price Shock

Snippet: There were early signs during the third week of the U.S.-Iran conflict that EV demand was gaining traction in Asia, where the energy shock has been felt the hardest. That was followed by a separate note earlier this month confirming that EV demand was beginning to reaccelerate.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/resurgence-electrification-goldman-says-ev-demand-gaining-momo-amid-fuel-price-shock

[2026-04-28 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC street renamed in honor of NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos 5 years after he was killed by drunk driver

Snippet: The New York City street where a veteran NYPD cop spent his childhood was renamed in his honor Monday — five years to the day after he was struck down by a drunk driver while on duty on the Long Island Expressway.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/nyc-street-renamed-for-nypd-hero-killed-by-drunk-driver/

[2026-04-28 07:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Driver allegedly struck teenage e-bike rider in Sydney before driving off

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/driver-charged-over-hitting-teenage-e-bike-rider-with-suv-on-sydneys-northern-beaches/2a1609bb-1e33-4f0f-bc59-2a584156247a

[2026-04-28 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Plastered driver found asleep in Tesla using autopilot — in the middle of a Florida highway

Snippet: A drunk Florida woman was found asleep in her Tesla on a highway after trying to get it to drive her home on autopilot, according to police.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/drunk-driver-found-asleep-in-tesla-using-autopilot/

[2026-04-28 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation

Snippet: The danger is that every state insists it is acting defensively while collectively building the habits and infrastructure of confrontation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3351382/without-diplomacy-deterrence-asia-path-escalation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-28 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation

Snippet: The danger is that every state insists it is acting defensively while collectively building the habits and infrastructure of confrontation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3351382/without-diplomacy-deterrence-asia-path-escalation

[2026-04-28 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Energy price surge slams countries in debt to IMF

Snippet: Auto rickshaw drivers protest rising fuel prices on April 7 in Lahore, Pakistan. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/energy-price-surge-slams-countries-in-debt-to-imf

[2026-04-28 06:42 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: RSL to review welcome to country policy; Angus Taylor vows to double fuel reserve

Snippet: Club chief says ‘anodyne acknowledgments’ can be ‘overworked’. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/28/australia-news-live-rsl-welcome-to-country-anzac-day-angus-taylor-fuel-reserve-crisis-budget-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-ntwnfb

[2026-04-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Telehealth ban meant Sue died before she could access assisted dying

Snippet: Sue Collins died within nine weeks of being diagnosed with motor meurone disease. (Supplied: Ken Collins)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/telehealth-ban-voluntary-assisted-dying-appeal-for-change/106268900

[2026-04-28 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When a click costs millions

Snippet: The USD 2.5 million cyber breach at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance exemplifies weak behaviours and cyber defenses, but it also manifests deeper systemic challenges. It shows a lack of infrastructure, governance, and protective measures where operational and institutional processes have not been developed and evolved to adapt to today’s sophisticated and advanced cyber threats.This is particularly relevant to Sri Lanka’s many initiatives which fall within e-governance, digital payments, and interconnected systems in services to citizens.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/general-opinion/985956/when-a-click-costs-millions/

[2026-04-28 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deputy Minister refutes SJB MP’s allegation of overpayment by RDA to contractors - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena yesterday strongly denied allegations that over Rs. 380 million was mistakenly paid twice to contractors by the Road Development Authority (RDA). The Deputy Minister described these claims, made by Opposition MP Nalin Bandara, as false, misleading, and baseless.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/local/986201/deputy-minister-refutes-sjb-mps-allegation-of-overpayment-by-rda-to-contractors/

[2026-04-28 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wildlife Office to be set up at Mattala Airport - DailyNews

Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and the Wildlife Conservation Department to mitigate wildlife-related hazards within the biodiversity-rich environment surrounding the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport and to enhance the safety of airport operations. The agreement also provides for the establishment of a dedicated Wildlife Office at Mattala Airport.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/local/986171/wildlife-office-to-be-set-up-at-mattala-airport/

[2026-04-28 05:42 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Alleged shooter charged with trying to assassinate Trump

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect-charged-with-attempted-assassination/bab6a22c-29b9-47cc-9781-7af9f8610c46

[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CDB introduces Lanka’s First Sound Box driving financial inclusion - DailyNews

Snippet: Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has introduced the Sound Box as part of its continued focus on digital payment solutions in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/business/985714/cdb-introduces-lankas-first-sound-box-driving-financial-inclusion/

[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: A decent ride for all - DailyNews

Snippet: Whoever appreciates a decent ride would want three elements associated with it: comfort, safety, and efficiency. Providing such a service is no easy task. For more than seven decades, the Government has been trying to improve public transport for ordinary passengers in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, a certain group of public servants appears to be undermining these efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/editorial/985879/a-decent-ride-for-all/

[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special traffic plan today for Peace Walk - DailyNews

Snippet: A special traffic plan will be in place for the final day of the Walk for Peace in Sri Lanka which will be in Colombo today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/local/986030/special-traffic-plan-today-for-peace-walk/

[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Guidelines on optimal use of digital technologies in remote delivery of public services - DailyNews

Snippet: In view of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East region, particularly since February 28, 2026, and the associated global economic trends, the Government initially took steps to maintain limited office services to minimise the pressure on national fuel stocks due to fuel supply constraints and overall energy management needs that currently affect Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/28/local/986139/guidelines-on-optimal-use-of-digital-technologies-in-remote-delivery-of-public-services/