Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-20 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Central Queensland politicians are preparing to take a business case to Canberra to lobby for more investment in defence infrastructure.
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[2026-08-20 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Northern Sea Route, chiefly used by Chinese and Russian vessels, could shorten voyages and save fuel, but requires Russian cooperation
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[2026-08-20 08:33 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Northern Sea Route, chiefly used by Chinese and Russian vessels, could shorten voyages and save fuel, but requires Russian cooperation
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[2026-08-20 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Hyundai Executive Chair Chung Euisun, left, poses with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang June in Seoul. (Hyundai Motor Group)
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[2026-08-20 07:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts warn Trump’s missile defence plan could fuel an arms race while leaving the America vulnerable to a large-scale attack
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[2026-08-20 07:43 UTC+10:00] [Golden Dome] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts warn Trump’s missile defence plan could fuel an arms race while leaving the America vulnerable to a large-scale attack
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[2026-08-20 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: One Rhode Island town was left with a very smelly cleanup over the weekend after thousands of squids spilled over the roadway in Narragansett.
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[2026-08-20 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Jerusalem is moving ahead of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area with the launch of its second light rail line.
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[2026-08-20 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The US military is conducting a stealth operation to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz, sources with knowledge of the situation told Axios on Wednesday.
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[2026-08-20 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-08-20 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The car was set alight after the shooting. (Supplied: Victoria Police)
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[2026-08-20 06:59 UTC+10:00] [Documentary films] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Ten months into a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and Hamas seem like they are no closer to a real end to the war. Israel reportedly says they will carry on with their military operation until Hamas fully disarms. Hamas has said they will not begin disarming until Israel begins withdrawing.
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[2026-08-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A new global trend is taking hold. An increasing number of countries are adopting or considering measures to ban or restrict student smartphone use. The driving force is clear: Smart devices negatively affect the mental development and health of the younger generation. According to data from the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, updated in March 2026, 114 out of 197 education systems (58 percent) have now instituted national restrictions on mobile phones in schools.
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[2026-08-20 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HAWAII — As people in Hawaii work to remove massive amounts of debris and fix damaged infrastructure in the wake of Lala, forecasters on Wednesday warned of the likelihood for another tropical cyclone forming southeast of the islands.
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[2026-08-20 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israel’s military has for the first time admitted that it opened fire on a vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza City two-and-a-half years ago.
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[2026-08-20 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: It looks like the cat's out of the bag, as new details about Rockstar Games' upcoming video game, "Grand Theft Auto 6," have reportedly leaked online ahead of its Netflix reveal on August 27.
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[2026-08-20 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Almonty Industries has evolved from a junior miner into an established tungsten producer and a pure play on the China decoupling theme, the incoming defense rearmament supercycle in the West, AI infrastructure, and, of course, critical-mineral scarcity. As Western governments race to rebuild a tungsten supply chain outside China, Almonty's producing assets and the ramp-up of its Sangdong and Panasqueira mines position the miner as a potentially critical supplier to the Western world.
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[2026-08-20 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Next Previous
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[2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It’s impossible to take the Great Ocean Road for granted: those sweeping ocean views at every twist and turn simply won’t let you. International travellers have made it Victoria’s most popular region for overnight stays, and Visit Victoria chief executive Brendan McClements describes it as “one of Australia’s most compelling destinations”.
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[2026-08-20 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-20 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) inspected major public transport facilities in Metro Manila on Wednesday to ensure the continued and safe movement of passengers amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’
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[2026-08-20 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Diesel prices in California hit $7 per gallon again Wednesday as the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East knock out refineries, triggering a fuel supply crunch around the world.
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[2026-08-20 03:21 UTC+10:00] [Gaza] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Military orders criminal investigation into deaths of five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024
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[2026-08-20 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S startup Joby, Toyota's joint venture partner, has been working to commercialize electric flying cars. (Joby Aviation)
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[2026-08-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Fuel stations in Moscow have reimposed limits on gasoline purchases due to fuel shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and strong seasonal demand, according to Reuters witnesses and fuel suppliers.
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[2026-08-20 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: More than 4,700 of the 4,800 dunams of land in the Palestinian village of Um al-Safa, west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, have been confiscated, Al Jazeera reported, as Israeli settlers expand outposts and infrastructure on the village's land.
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[2026-08-20 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-20 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El piloto francés de Red Bull, Isack Hadjar, guida su auto durante una sesión de clasificación previa a la carrera de Fórmula 1 del Gran Premio de Hungría, en el circuito de Hungaroring en Mogyorod, cerca de Budapest, Hungría, el sábado 25 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Darko Bandic)
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[2026-08-20 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israel’s military has for the first time admitted that it opened fire on a vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family in Gaza City two-and-a-half years ago.
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[2026-08-20 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: More than two years after Hind Rajab was killed, becoming a symbol of the suffering of children in Gaza, Israel’s military, long accused of the atrocity, has announced a criminal investigation into the death of the five-year-old girl.
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[2026-08-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi’s power demand is expected to double by 2050, driven by rapid expansion of the economy, population growth and digital infrastructure, according to a senior official.
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[2026-08-20 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: South Africa says it’s putting infrastructure development at the centre of its agenda as chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
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[2026-08-20 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Already Russia has been subject to many months of a ramped-up long-range drone campaign out of Ukraine, chiefly targeting oil refineries as well as industrial sites - and most recently expanding to online retail companies and attacks on private sector businesses.
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[2026-08-20 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-20 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Carvana shares are headed for a double-digit weekly loss as a federal investigation into billionaire Mark Walter shines a spotlight on his minority stake in the online used-car retailer.
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[2026-08-20 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Recovery work is continuing after a train left the tracks near Lewes
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[2026-08-20 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
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[2026-08-20 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State-backed funding is driving American efforts to build domestic supply, but industry trends and price gaps are still seen as hurdles to reducing reliance on China
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[2026-08-19 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A police vehicle is parked on a sidewalk, on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana)
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[2026-08-19 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Marcos says extreme rainfall driven by climate change is becoming the country’s new normal. However, Marcos noted that quicker drainage and continuous infrastructure improvements have resulted in lower flood levels compared to previous years.
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[2026-08-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government to accelerate use of blockchain, build AI infrastructure in line with national mandate to boost digital contribution to GDP
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[2026-08-19 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government to accelerate use of blockchain, build AI infrastructure in line with national mandate to boost digital contribution to GDP
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[2026-08-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The maverick former Public Image Ltd bassist takes us on a typically picaresque journey through his ‘Kafka-esque’ days at Transport for London, being named by Sid Vicious and his spiritual learnings
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[2026-08-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Rhode Island] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Sunday incident created ‘significant traffic disruptions’ and a foul odor as crews worked to clear cephalopod remains
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[2026-08-19 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-19 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: More than 100 people have been killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon, local sources and a Red Cross volunteer have said.
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[2026-08-19 22:31 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenBeijing, ChinaA woman dressed as Cruella de Vil with her robot dalmatians Photograph: Adek Berry/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenKhan Younis, Gaza StripA makeshift swimming pool lined with aid tarpaulins in a displacement campPhotograph: Tariq Mohammad/APAImages/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenPaposo, ChileBulldozers work to reopen a mountain road damaged by flooding and landslidesPhotograph: Rodrigo Gutierrez/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenGaza City, Gaza StripPeople grieve over the bodies of relatives killed in an Israeli drone strike on a beachfront cafePhotograph: Ali Jadallah/Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView
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[2026-08-19 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar of France steers his car during a qualifying session ahead of Sunday’s Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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[2026-08-19 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Anton was walking home with a friend in Kyiv when he was suddenly seized and forced into the back seat of a police car, with an officer on each side, heading towards a future that would likely see him in the trenches.
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[2026-08-19 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Fuel purchase restrictions are beginning to make a comeback in some regions as persistent shortages continue to dog the domestic market following months of Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, in what Russian media is calling the “second wave” of the summer fuel crisis.
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