[2026-04-13 16:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rescue operation under way after teen swept off rocks and into Sydney blowhole

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/warriewood-rescue-operation-underway-after-teen-injured-at-sydney-blowhole/fc9f9032-e224-4313-af48-d993aadcde87

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s aviation hub status ‘relative’: experts

Snippet: Flight cuts to mitigate surging fuel prices could affect transit traffic in short run, but impact will also depend on duration of conflict, they say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3349860/impact-middle-east-war-hong-kongs-aviation-hub-status-relative-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s aviation hub status ‘relative’: experts

Snippet: Flight cuts to mitigate surging fuel prices could affect transit traffic in short run, but impact will also depend on duration of conflict, they say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3349860/impact-middle-east-war-hong-kongs-aviation-hub-status-relative-experts

[2026-04-13 16:18 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: New data reveals Queensland’s cost-of-living pain from fuel crisis

Snippet: The number of Queenslanders needing help to pay energy bills doubled in the last year as the fuel crisis further exasperated cost-of-living pressures.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/new-data-reveals-queensland-s-cost-of-living-pain-from-fuel-crisis-20260413-p5znhk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Petrol prices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises

Snippet: Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/13/uber-fuel-surcharge-australia-petrol-prices

[2026-04-13 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor under fire for confusing, condescending fuel-saving campaign

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government’s $20 million fuel conservation campaign, as marketing experts say it failed to deliver an effective message, and opposition MPs lined up on Monday morning to sledge the advertising blitz.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-under-fire-for-confusing-condescending-fuel-saving-campaign-20260413-p5znck.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:06 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘She thinks it gives her status’: 13-year-old girl faces 109 charges

Snippet: Three minutes after she allegedly mowed down a cyclist in a stolen car, a young teenager Googled the punishment for running someone over.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/she-thinks-it-gives-her-status-13-year-old-girl-faces-109-charges-20260413-p5znj0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [South Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gusheshe against the grain: South Africa’s car spinning culture – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenThema Mashiniki, 41, also known as Sgora, speaks to security officers next to his car, Mr Popps, parked in Walter Sisulu Square in Soweto, before heading to the Wheelz n Smoke arena, located in the south of JohannesburgShareView image in fullscreenDrivers prepare to enter the arena in their BMW 325i cars, known locally as gushesheShareView image in fullscreenAn aerial view of the Wheelz n Smoke arena, where drivers perform high-rev spins and choreographed stunts.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/13/gusheshe-south-africa-car-spinning-culture-in-pictures

[2026-04-13 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Beetaloo locks in $66.3M to fast-track to first NT gas

Snippet: Beetaloo Energy Australia has fired up its funding furnace, locking in a $66.3 million capital raise alongside an expanded $45M infrastructure facility to fully fund its Northern Territory fast-track march to first pilot gas by the fourth quarter of 2026.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/beetaloo-locks-in-66-3m-to-fast-track-to-first-nt-gas-20260413-p5znje.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fisher's fuel costs up by $10k a week amid crisis

Snippet: Vicki Abbott runs Narooma Seafoods and her business transports to markets in Canberra, Moruya and Sydney. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/farmers-and-fishers-face-uncertain-future-as-costs-soar/106558022

[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 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba’s fuel rationing is driving some commuters to an underwater bus

Snippet: As the fuel crisis in Cuba continues, the island’s residents are switching up how they travel. (AP shot by Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-havana-ciblobus-tunnel-bus-energy-crisis-651702a70d12c3f54ee6018d532e9e54

[2026-04-13 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Mercedes-Benz Korea introduces new retail system with standardized nationwide pricing

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday introduced a centralized nationwide vehicle sales system that standardizes pricing and integrates various customer channels, marking a shift from its previous dealership-led model.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007100320

[2026-04-13 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai chief doubles down on US with $26b bet through 2028

Snippet: Chung Euisun puts robotics, physical AI at core of post-car strategy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715980

[2026-04-13 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China gains from Iran war as global energy interest turns away from fossil fuels

Snippet: FILE- Gao Huan, CTO of CATL’s China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-middle-east-war-energy-asia-china-05d198d6e8dc99d0209dddfff26ae52a

[2026-04-13 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline, Manifa output after Hormuz disruption

Snippet: Saudi Arabia said it has restored full oil pumping capacity through its East-West pipeline to about 7 million barrels per day, days after attacks during the Iran conflict disrupted energy infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-restores-east-west-pipeline-manifa-output-after-hormuz

[2026-04-13 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoo E&C launches data center task force

Snippet: Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Monday it has launched a dedicated data center task force to capture rising demand for AI infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715967

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Sombre – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenFlowerovlove performs at Coachella music and arts festival in Indio, CaliforniaPhotograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenSombr on stage at CoachellaPhotograph: Daniel Cole/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenSabrina Carpenter sits on a car seat that is also a fountain for her final number, TearsPhotograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty for CoachellaShareView image in fullscreenJustin Bieber performs on day two at CoachellaPhotograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty for CoachellaShareView image in fullscreenAddison Rae at CoachellaPhotograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty for CoachellaShareView image in fullscreenDavid Byrne performs at the Outdoor

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2026/apr/13/coachella-2026-image-gallery-photos-in-pictures

[2026-04-13 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dead in a Florida car accident

Snippet: Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones died in a Florida car accident on Saturday night. He was 30.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/13/sports/former-nfl-player-chris-payton-jones-30-dead-in-a-florida-car-accident/

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea tops public transport use, but foreign visitor convenience lags

Snippet: South Korea ranks among the highest in public transportation usage among advanced economies, but still faces challenges in accessibility for foreign visitors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715909

[2026-04-13 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why the chemistry industry is prioritizing an America-first trade policy

Snippet: Many don’t realize that building a stronger, more affordable America is directly tied to the growth of US chemical production. National defense, energy independence, modern health care, food production, and most other supply chains depend on chemistry. It’s the driving force that helps strengthen our nation’s position in global markets, and advance technological progress.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/dispatch/why-the-chemistry-industry-is-prioritizing-an-america-first-trade-policy/

[2026-04-13 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Outback road trip murder charge heard in NT court

Snippet: Blayze James Noble was charged with murder. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/blayze-james-noble-faces-court-charged-with-murdering-girlfriend/106558800

[2026-04-13 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Shipping halts in Hormuz after US blockade announcement

Snippet: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has “immediately halted” following the US announcement of a naval blockade, according to maritime intelligence firm Lloyd’s List.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/shipping-halts-hormuz-after-us-blockade-announcement

[2026-04-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Multi-storey pig farm? Not in Hong Kong please

Snippet: Readers discuss the government’s plan for a multi-storey pig farm, Discovery Bay transport, and English teachers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349594/multi-storey-pig-farm-not-hong-kong-please?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 13:30 UTC+10:00] [public health] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Multi-storey pig farm? Not in Hong Kong please

Snippet: Readers discuss the government’s plan for a multi-storey pig farm, Discovery Bay transport, and English teachers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3349594/multi-storey-pig-farm-not-hong-kong-please

[2026-04-13 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'Leo should get his act together': Trump attacks Pope over Iran comments

Snippet: US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff called for an end to the war with Iran and warned against what he described as a “delusion of omnipotence” driving the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/leo-should-get-his-act-together-trump-attacks-pope-over-iran-comments

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia seizes US$1.37 million worth of diesel in illegal fuel transfer off Penang

Snippet: Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and ‌supply disruptions caused by the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349834/malaysia-seizes-us137-million-worth-diesel-illegal-fuel-transfer-penang?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Euro diesel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia seizes US$1.37 million worth of diesel in illegal fuel transfer off Penang

Snippet: Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and ‌supply disruptions caused by the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349834/malaysia-seizes-us137-million-worth-diesel-illegal-fuel-transfer-penang

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

Source: Politico

Title: New UK steel tariffs threaten British manufacturing, industry warns

Snippet: LONDON — New protections for the U.K. steel sector will fuel inflation and threaten thousands of jobs throughout the manufacturing sector, metal importers are warning the British government.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/new-uk-steel-tariffs-threaten-british-manufacturing-industry-warns/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-04-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education

Snippet: Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3349832/amid-fierce-global-competition-china-launches-national-plan-boost-ai-education?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:57 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid fierce global competition, China launches national plan to boost AI education

Snippet: Building nationwide artificial intelligence infrastructure is a central part of the plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3349832/amid-fierce-global-competition-china-launches-national-plan-boost-ai-education

[2026-04-13 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs

Snippet: ‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349831/hong-kong-bets-36-fold-surge-computing-power-join-top-global-ai-hubs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 12:43 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bets on 36-fold surge in computing power to join top global AI hubs

Snippet: ‘We are formulating a comprehensive strategy that combines world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development, and a culture of responsible innovation,’ John Lee says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349831/hong-kong-bets-36-fold-surge-computing-power-join-top-global-ai-hubs

[2026-04-13 12:33 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Weak, terrible': Trump's remarkable criticism of Pope a stark turnaround

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-pope-leo-xiv-war-weak-and-terrible-trumps-remarkable-criticism-of-pope-marks-stark-turnaround/e93825bf-07bb-4a89-90d9-3f5344cab937

[2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares down late Mon. morning as failed peace talks fuel concerns over prolonged war in Mideast

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning as investor concerns grew over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East after the U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to make progress, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005800320

[2026-04-13 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Commuters stuck waiting for Brisbane rail buses

Snippet: Topic:Rail Transport Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/brisbane-rail-bus-closures-public-transport/106557648

[2026-04-13 12:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Govt., ruling party to announce plan to reduce car insurance premium after curbs on public vehicles

Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party and the government agreed Monday to announce a plan next week to reduce car insurance premiums as an odd-even rule for public vehicles has been implemented to curb demand from rising oil prices from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715750

[2026-04-13 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't, ruling party to announce plan to reduce car insurance premium after curbs on public vehicles

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed Monday to announce a plan next week to reduce car insurance premiums as an odd-even rule for public vehicles has been implemented to curb demand from rising oil prices from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003900315

[2026-04-13 11:49 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Out of control’ diesel prices threaten Australia’s crucial freight industry

Snippet: Australia, like many countries around the world, is in the grip of a fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/13/world/980808/out-of-control-diesel-prices-threaten-australias-crucial-freight-industry/

[2026-04-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Horizontal Falls tourism extended to 2028 as state tips $5 million into infrastructure

Snippet: Thrill-seeking tourists wanting to ride through the popular Horizontal Falls will have two more years’ grace before Indigenous stakeholders lead a transition to more diverse cultural activities at the spectacular Kimberley location.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/horizontal-falls-tourism-extended-to-2028-as-state-tips-5-million-into-infrastructure-20260412-p5zn75.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:44 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Terrible planning’: Train commuters face another week of delays

Snippet: Hundreds of Brisbane commuters have been left queueing on suburban streets while waiting for buses, as scheduled rail closures bring further delays to popular public transport routes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/terrible-planning-train-commuters-face-another-week-of-delays-20260413-p5zndw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Young woman drowns at famous Aussie swimming hole

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/tourist-drowns-at-famous-northern-territory-swimming-hole/c160d352-7b09-408d-a335-d031b6eedb5a

[2026-04-13 10:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Three in four Aussie workers skip this simple check - and it could cost them thousands

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/workforce-payslip-data-employees-australia-wages/b1dd63fa-7dc7-49f8-8d65-6069a35dc3ba

[2026-04-13 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 3 injured after small plane crashes down on busy Arizona road: ‘100% a miracle’

Snippet: Three people were injured when a small plane crash-landed onto a busy Arizona road on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/3-injured-after-small-plane-crashes-down-on-busy-arizona-road/

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

Source: The Age

Title: National Fuel Security Plan "every little bit helps" advertisement

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/national-fuel-security-plan-every-little-bit-helps-advertisement-20260413-p5znek.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s reflation narrative under scrutiny as bond market signals caution

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China reflation bets waver as bond gains outpace sluggish equities

Snippet: Despite a pickup in inflation data, economists warn that commodity pressures, not underlying demand, are driving China’s price gains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349701/chinas-reflation-narrative-under-scrutiny-bond-market-signals-caution

[2026-04-13 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bondi Junction heroes honoured two years after deadly attack

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/heroes-honoured-bondi-stabbing-attack-westfield-bravery-medals/1ad5df5b-2ab3-4d2a-bd79-e7c2cf144bd9

[2026-04-13 09:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fuel stations with the highest prices named and shamed in one state's app

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-news-government-app-to-name-and-shame-petrol-stations/bb4ba147-860b-41ce-86a1-eab684f89cb7

[2026-04-13 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kai Tak’s transport solution could be a model for other Hong Kong districts

Snippet: If successful, the transit system would support Kai Tak’s growth and serve as a blueprint for agile, multi-modal transport citywide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3349624/kai-taks-transport-solution-could-be-model-other-hong-kong-districts?utm_source=rss_feed