[2026-05-06 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump pauses US military escorts in Hormuz

Snippet: President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but said the blockade of Iranian ports would “remain in full force and effect” until a final agreement with Tehran is reached.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639502-trump-hormuz-freedom-pause/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-06 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: much-hyped Project Freedom

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but said the blockade of Iranian ports will “remain in full force and effect” until a final agreement with Tehran is reached.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639502-trump-hormuz-freedom-pause/

[2026-05-06 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Trump will host Brazilian president, White House official says

Snippet: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers his speech during the Global Progressive Mobilization summit in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-brazil-lula-bolsonaro-546d068d5f0efedf69eca939026e0815

[2026-05-06 09:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Rubio urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he hopes Chinese officials talk to Iran about the Strait of Hormuz during a foreign minister’s visit this week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-iran-rubio-hormuz-b8fd7a1f890b4bb88b47b52ebad04dde

[2026-05-06 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Vance makes three-state blitz to boost GOP in midterms: ‘Not rocket science’

Snippet: DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance made a marathon campaign swing to three states Tuesday to haul in cash, buzz and votes for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/vance-makes-three-state-blitz-to-boost-gop-in-midterms-not-rocket-science/

[2026-05-06 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Save George Washington from woke smears in time for America 250

Snippet: When the National Park Service removed signs that had made George Washington the most heavily criticized individual at Philadelphia’s Independence Park, critics accused President Donald Trump of “censorship.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/opinion/save-george-washington-from-woke-smears-before-america-250/

[2026-05-06 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ initiative in Strait of Hormuz — teases ‘great progress’ in Iran talks

Snippet: President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/trump-pauses-project-freedom-initiative-in-strait-of-hormuz-teases-great-progress-in-iran-talks/

[2026-05-06 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

Snippet: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, one day after the operation began.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/05/trump-iran-deal-project-freedom-hormuz-strait.html

[2026-05-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals

Snippet: The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352545/trump-admin-sued-over-dumping-white-house-debris-tests-show-toxic-metals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [National Environmental Policy Act] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals

Snippet: The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3352545/trump-admin-sued-over-dumping-white-house-debris-tests-show-toxic-metals

[2026-05-06 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New York Times faces lawsuit for passing over white male employee

Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeoc-discrimination-new-york-times-trump-4934a583098aac3d0700efeedf1f0a41

[2026-05-06 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jumbled field of candidates for California governor returns to debate stage

Snippet: Xavier Becerra speaks during a gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS LA at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-governor-newsom-trump-becerra-porter-hilton-bd63236be031d7549d917de2d4c8b37a

[2026-05-06 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches

Snippet: The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3352544/china-urges-us-drop-trade-probe-key-trump-xi-summit-approaches?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Section 301] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches

Snippet: The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3352544/china-urges-us-drop-trade-probe-key-trump-xi-summit-approaches

[2026-05-06 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: DC police put 13 officers on administrative leave in crime data probe

Snippet: Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department listens during a press conference following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-congress-crime-statistics-pirro-47e615ad29b713953088d50877a2152c

[2026-05-06 08:39 UTC+10:00] [White House correspondents' dinner shooting] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Correspondents’ dinner suspect faces new charge of assaulting federal officer

Snippet: Revised indictment alleges Cole Allen, accused of targeting Trump, assaulted federal officer with deadly weapon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/05/correspondents-dinner-suspect-charges-

[2026-05-06 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Democrats want Trump to lift lid on Israeli nukes

Snippet: A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers have argued.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639499-democrats-trump-israeli-nukes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-06 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers argue.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639499-democrats-trump-israeli-nukes/

[2026-05-06 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Project Freedom’ takes hold with 11 ships transiting Strait of Hormuz as Trump refuses to telegraph his redline on Iran

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday as the Pentagon’s new “Project Freedom” took hold in President Trump’s latest strategy to test Iran’s will to stay in the fight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/world-news/project-freedom-takes-hold-with-11-ships-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-refuses-to-telegraph-his-redline-on-iran/

[2026-05-06 08:31 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Insane in the brain’: Rubio says combat operations ‘over’, mocks Iran’s leaders

Snippet: Washington: American combat operations in Iran are “over”, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared, as he pledged US forces were now focused on reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz as a “favour to the world”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/insane-in-the-brain-rubio-says-combat-operations-over-mocks-iran-s-leaders-20260506-p5zu4u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican on Thursday, the US ambassador said, after US President Donald Trump took a fresh potshot at the pope for criticizing the US-Israeli war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-895233

[2026-05-06 08:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Rubio says US military campaign in Iran ‘done’

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s military campaign in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury”, is now complete following the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rubio-says-us-military-campaign-iran-done

[2026-05-06 08:19 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S. officials seek to maintain ceasefire with Iran, UAE says it was attacked

Snippet: WASHINGTON/CAIRO – U.S. officials sought to maintain a shaky ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday while pushing forward an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S. ally the United Arab Emirates said it suffered a new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/06/world/politics/us-officials-ceasefire-iran-uae/

[2026-05-06 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why Hochul insists on blaming Trump for New York’s woes

Snippet: For one clue as to why Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability rating is at its lowest point in a year, look no further than at her lame comments Tuesday on Bruce Blakeman’s meeting with President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/opinion/poll-proves-nyers-arent-buying-hochuls-blame-trump-excuses/

[2026-05-06 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The Presidential Fitness Test is back — the history behind the youth program

Snippet: President Trump on Tuesday restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren — less than a year after he revived the health program that was nixed during the Obama administration.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/the-presidential-fitness-test-is-back-the-history-behind-the-youth-program/

[2026-05-06 08:12 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Polar blast bringing snow falls to towns across four states

Snippet: Rare snowfalls are forecast this week for communities outside south-eastern Australia's mountainous regions when a blast of wintry weather sweeps in.From tonight into early tomorrow, a polar air mass will generate snow on the mountains of Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT, reports weather channel Weatherzone.But, unusually for late autumn, elevated areas below the mountains can also expect dumpings.LIVE UPDATES: Fresh Trump threat to IranThe polar air mass is due to sweep into south-eastern states overnight.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-weather-update-snow-for-four-states-in-coming-days/75daa962-5cc6-4750-8872-bb5a09fd6f44

[2026-05-06 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults

Snippet: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration building is seen behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency’s campus in Silver Spring, Md., Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ecigarettes-fda-flavors-vaping-fruit-trump-ff2701ce00d797194666917beca43de6

[2026-05-06 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer

Snippet: The California man who allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington gala has been indicted on a fourth charge of assaulting a US officer or employee with a deadly weapon.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyp5rr0lm6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-06 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 6)

Snippet: Prudence over hasteSeoul must verify facts regarding ship fire before responding to Trump's pressure in Hormuz

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260506000600315

[2026-05-06 07:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Pope Leo reasserts Church's mission to preach peace in Trump rebuke

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/pope-leo-reasserts-churchs-mission-to-preach-peace-in-trump-rebuke-20260506-p5zu5a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-06 07:46 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

Snippet: Serious side-effects from vaccines were rare, scientists found in studies funded by US taxpayer money

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/05/covid-shingles-vaccines-studies-fda

[2026-05-06 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Trump official insists overhauled visa system won't scare away foreign investment

Snippet: The US government is working on overhauling its visa system to accommodate foreigners who come to do business in the US, a top Trump administration official said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-official-insists-visa-system-will-not-scare-away-foreign-investment

[2026-05-06 07:35 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Rubio says Vatican trip not aimed at assuaging tensions with Pope Leo

Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday dismissed the possibility that his upcoming trip to the Vatican is focused on smoothing over relations between the Trump administration and Pope Leo XIV.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/rubio-says-vatican-trip-not-aimed-at-assuaging-tensions-with-pope-leo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-06 07:28 UTC+10:00] [National Mall (Washington, DC)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified

Snippet: The man accused of shooting at Secret Service agents on the National Mall in Washington on Monday has been identified as Michael Marx, 45, of Texas, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/us/politics/secret-service-shooting-gunman-identified.html

[2026-05-06 07:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Alabama teen battling bone cancer flown to LA for life-saving treatment after Trump steps in

Snippet: An Alabama teen flew to Los Angeles for life-saving treatment in his fight with stage four bone cancer after the Trump administration stepped in to help.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/alabama-teen-battling-bone-cancer-flown-to-la-for-life-saving-treatment-after-trump-steps-in/

[2026-05-06 07:26 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: U.S. Says Cease-Fire With Iran Is Holding, Despite Attacks

Snippet: President Trump and top American officials said on Tuesday that a shaky cease-fire with Iran was holding despite new attacks by both sides after the American military launched an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down to most commercial ships.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/world/middleeast/iran-us-ceasefire-attacks.html

[2026-05-06 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US declares Iran offensive over, warns force remains an option

Snippet: WASHINGTON — The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, even as Washington warned it was ready to unleash a "devastating" response to any new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/06/world/us-declares-iran-offensive-over-warns-force-remains-an-option/2336650

[2026-05-06 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Will Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' restart shipping or reignite war?

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/will-project-freedom-restart-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz-/106646098

[2026-05-06 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman meets with Trump at White House

Snippet: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman met face-to-face with his longtime friend President Trump at the White House on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/gop-gubernatorial-candidate-bruce-blakeman-meets-with-trump-at-white-house/

[2026-05-06 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Professor's speech praising pro-Palestinian students sparks backlash

Snippet: Derek Peterson, chair of the University of Michigan Faculty Senate, speaks during the University of Michigan’s spring commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/university-of-michigan-palestinian-protesters-professor-speech-11087e565ad7f6fd9f1413507f2c1857

[2026-05-06 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Rubio defends Trump remarks on Pope Leo amid Iran war

Snippet: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pushed back on comments that President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of “endangering Catholics” over his stance on the Iran war, saying his early remarks had been mischaracterised.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/before-vatican-trip-rubio-defends-trump-remarks-on-pope-leo-over-iran

[2026-05-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Suspect in Trump assassination attempt faces new assault charge

Snippet: This courtroom sketch depicts Cole Tomas Allen, center, listening as his attorney Eugene Ohm, left, speaks to U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Washington, as Tony Towns, the acting general counsel for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, listens at right. (Dana Verkouteren via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-correspondents-dinner-cole-tomas-allen-shooting-888dcaec87225c05db708ecd08f37123

[2026-05-06 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: WHCD gunman Cole Allen faces life in prison for alleged attempt to assassinate President Trump: docs

Snippet: The deranged CalTech grad who allegedly opened fire during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been indicted for trying to kill President Trump, court papers show.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/whcd-gunman-cole-allen-faces-life-in-prison-for-alleged-attempt-to-assassinate-president-trump-docs/

[2026-05-06 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Statewide candidates split on Wyoming GOP’s plans to defy state law and make endorsements

Snippet: After the Wyoming GOP voted to defy a state law prohibiting the party from backing one Republican over another before the primary election, statewide candidates are split on whether they would accept such an endorsement.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wyoming-republicans-primary-candidates-endorsements-d5172fd1dd48f3b5e0517cfc070bf5e7

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Trump pauses day-old Hormuz operation in latest push for Iran deal

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-pauses-day-old-hormuz-operation-in-latest-push-for-iran-deal/kq52n7gnd

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

Source: AP News

Title: Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

Snippet: Washington vs. Minnesota at Maryland Softball Stadium, College Park, Maryland — BTN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacific-northwest-sportswatch-daily-listings-4beed2ba39ec34a49fd378eb47c42c79

[2026-05-06 06:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

Snippet: President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/06/world/990139/us-strikes-iranian-fast-boats-as-iran-attacks-uae-oil-facility/

[2026-05-06 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unfolding under fire, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and destroying attack boats targeting commercial shipping as they begin moving vessels through one of the world’s most critical waterways.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/06/breaking-news/990346/trump-opens-hormuz-under-fire-with-project-freedom/

[2026-05-06 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks

Snippet: Pope Leo has responded to attacks by US President Donald Trump, saying he hoped to be able to preach the Gospel and about peace, but anyone was free to criticise him.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2023gne5p1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-06 05:51 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom

Snippet: New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/05/senate-immigration-package-1bn-trump-ballroom