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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea closely monitoring developments after U.S. announces blockade of Iranian ports: Cheong Wa Dae

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is closely monitoring the latest developments in the Middle East after the United States announced a blockade of all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports following failed peace talks, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413010700315

[2026-04-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer

Snippet: The United States military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports starting at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's markets, further tightening global supply.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892807

[2026-04-13 18:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Passenger spots romance scam, helps save taxi driver

Snippet: Police chief urges public to remain cautious when approached online by unknown individuals requesting money

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716176

[2026-04-13 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

Snippet: Britney Spears has gone into rehab, a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgw8dy08m9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: CNBC

Title: OpenAI announces first permanent London office after halting UK Stargate project

Snippet: OpenAI has announced it's opening its first permanent London office with a capacity of over 500 team members, after the company halted a major AI infrastructure project in the U.K.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/openai-london-office-sam-altman-uk-stargate.html

[2026-04-13 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals take 3-game road win streak into game against the Pirates

Snippet: Washington Nationals (7-8, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (9-6, first in the NL Central)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pittsburgh-pirates-washington-nationals-illinois-97277d3aad484601825e18429b4f19d2

[2026-04-13 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Astros look to end 7-game road losing streak, play the Mariners

Snippet: Houston Astros (6-10, fifth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (7-9, fourth in the AL West)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/houston-astros-seattle-mariners-f388f2ef199b42698e31267cfaceea13

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Reptile remains believed to be a crocodile found dumped on side of road

Snippet: Remains of a reptile, believed to be a crocodile, were found in a roadside in Adelaide's north. File image. (Supplied: Cameron Baker)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/croc-found-on-adelaide-roadside/106559708

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

Source: The Age

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

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

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

[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Splash and crash: Thailand celebrates Songkran as energy crisis deepens

Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349881/splash-and-crash-thailand-celebrates-songkran-energy-crisis-deepens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [Buddhist calendar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Splash and crash: Thailand celebrates Songkran as energy crisis deepens

Snippet: Soaring costs for fuel and ice fail to dampen the mood as a wave of ‘revenge travel’ provides a much-needed economic boost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349881/splash-and-crash-thailand-celebrates-songkran-energy-crisis-deepens

[2026-04-13 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war live updates: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks after the U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-04-13-2026

[2026-04-13 17:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Troubled man' overdosed before alleged smoothie murder by mother, court hears

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-troubled-man-overdosed-before-alleged-smoothie-murder/0d216240-149b-4d8f-beb0-10f41e8f0b13

[2026-04-13 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation

Snippet: Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349865/malaysia-rejects-death-penalty-drink-drivers-proposes-victim-compensation?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Machang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia rejects death penalty for drink-drivers, proposes victim compensation

Snippet: Adding a compensation clause to the Road Transport Act will help victims avoid a long-drawn-out civil suit, minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3349865/malaysia-rejects-death-penalty-drink-drivers-proposes-victim-compensation

[2026-04-13 17:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Uber adds 5c per kilometre fuel surcharge due to Middle Eastern conflict

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/iran-war-petrol-uber-fuel-surcharge/d8dac5ec-9458-4455-804d-ed8218fa5061

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Two killed in head-on crash west of Brisbane

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/qld-two-die-in-purga-crash/106559792

[2026-04-13 16:56 UTC+10:00] [Melbourne] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Girl, 13, looked up punishment for running someone over after hitting cyclist in stolen car, court hears

Snippet: Teen who allegedly targeted Jewish community members thrived on notoriety and was invested in social media reaction to her alleged offending, police say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/13/melbourne-teen-girl-searched-punishment-for-running-someone-over-ntwnfb

[2026-04-13 16:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies' private travel details accessed by 'unauthorised parties'

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/booking-dot-com-data-breach-customers-private-travel-details-obtained-unauthorised-third-party/8fa8ee03-ea94-4bcd-83eb-73239c4e1560

[2026-04-13 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Peru faces protests as election delays fuel doubts over vote integrity

Snippet: The disruption has sparked protests across the country, as many voters point to irregularities and question the credibility of the process, despite repeated assurances from electoral authorities that the outcome will reflect the popular will. Officials said more than 63,000 voters in Lima and other areas, including some abroad, would be given a second chance to vote on Monday, 13 April, after ballot papers failed to reach dozens of polling stations.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/peru-faces-protests-as-election-delays-fuel-doubts-over-vote-integrity/

[2026-04-13 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran restores key rail links after US-Israeli strikes disrupted transport

Snippet: Iran has restored rail connections between Tehran, Tabriz and Mashhad after several days of disruption caused by US-Israeli strikes, according to the IRNA news agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-restores-key-rail-links-after-us-israeli-strikes-disrupted

[2026-04-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Hungary: jubilant scenes across Budapest follow Magyar’s victory

Snippet: In Budapest, thousands gathered along the Danube and near Parliament as early results confirmed victory for Magyar’s Tisza party. Celebrations continued late into the night in districts across the capital, with music, car horns and crowds filling central areas. Similar scenes were reported in other major cities as results were announced.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/13/hungary-jubilant-scenes-across-budapest-follow-magyars-victory/

[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