Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-28 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: First lady Melania Trump savagely criticized ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as a “coward” after he referred to her as “an expectant widow” two days before Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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[2026-04-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Jeff Louderbeck via The Epoch Times,
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[2026-04-28 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, afirmou nesta segunda-feira (27/04) que os Estados Unidos estão sendo "humilhados" em sua guerra contra o Irã. Segundo ele, parece faltar a Washington uma estratégia clara, e há dúvidas sobre como os EUA pretendem sair do conflito.
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[2026-04-28 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz, afirmou nesta segunda-feira (27/04) que os Estados Unidos estão sendo "humilhados" em sua guerra contra o Irã. Segundo ele, parece faltar a Washington uma estratégia clara, e há dúvidas sobre como os EUA pretendem sair do conflito.
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[2026-04-28 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Tomorrow marks exactly two months since the strikes on Iran began. As DB's Jim Reid writes, while there is currently a rolling, open ended ceasefire that started on 8 April, the risk of it collapsing at any point remains real. Just as the weekend news looked like it was leaning negatively though, last night reports came through that Iran have offered the US a fresh proposal to reopen the strait and end the war.
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[2026-04-28 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Journalists stand outside of the Casa Rosada government headquarters after President Javier Milei blocked their access, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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[2026-04-27 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This is the shotgun that White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman Cole Allen allegedly sneaked into the Washington Hilton in an attempt to kill President Trump and top members of his administration on Saturday night.
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[2026-04-27 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: An active shooter wasn’t going to get this agent to mess up his tux!
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[2026-04-27 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, afirmou numa entrevista que não ficou preocupado durante o ataque a tiros que levou forças de segurança a retirá-lo às pressas de um evento de gala com jornalistas em Washington, no sábado passado (25/04).
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[2026-04-27 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Agentes del Servicio Secreto rodean al presidente Donald Trump, tercero desde la izquierda, mientras es sacado del escenario tras un tiroteo fuera del salón durante la Cena de Corresponsales de la Casa Blanca, sábado 25 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-04-27 23:07 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed the U.S. for the failure of peace negotiations, calling Washington’s demands “excessive” during a visit to Russia on Monday.
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[2026-04-27 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he opted to present, through a privilege speech, the results of the Senate investigation into the flood control fund mess to pave the way for the resumption of public hearings on the scandal.
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[2026-04-27 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States is being “humiliated” in its war with Iran, warning that Washington lacks a clear path out of the conflict as Tehran gains the upper hand.
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[2026-04-27 22:40 UTC+10:00] [White House correspondents' dinner shooting] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Trump officials use incident at correspondents’ dinner to pitch case for $400m project, arguing it will be ‘safe space’
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[2026-04-27 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Risk sentiment improved overnight on another Axios report that Iran has given the US a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with more detailed nuclear talks expected later. Oil pares early gains, and US equity futures jumped although they have also pared gains since and are trading flat as traders await a huge week of earnings (44% of the S&P by mkt cap is set to report) and central bank decisions (Fed, BOJ, ECB, BOE and BOC all
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[2026-04-27 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: With just weeks to go before the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, China's National Development and Reform Commission unexpectedly blocked Meta Platforms' acquisition of the AI-agent startup Manus on Monday morning, signaling that Beijing has no problem with tightening control over high-value AI assets ahead of high-level talks.
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[2026-04-27 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has signaled support for a proposal to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), endorsing a suggestion shared on social media that would change the agency’s acronym to NICE.
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[2026-04-27 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Budget airlines have requested a $2.5 billion relief package from the Trump administration following a meeting with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy early last week. This comes as elevated jet fuel prices squeeze operations, and after President Trump confirmed late last week that a possible U.S. takeover of bankrupt Spirit Airlines is under consideration.
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[2026-04-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: After a weekend of stalemate malaise, Iran reportedly offers new proposal for opening ship traffic, while postponing the thorny nuclear issue
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[2026-04-27 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A shocked performer has described locking eyes with US President Donald Trump as they ducked for cover after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night in Washington DC.
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[2026-04-27 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The ongoing discussions in Washington over a possible Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire have sparked cautious optimism on both sides of the border. For decades, Israelis and Lebanese alike have quietly hoped for a different future – one defined not by proxy wars and instability, but by calm, security, and perhaps even gradual normalization.
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[2026-04-27 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to jpost.com.
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[2026-04-27 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It is difficult to determine whether the bizarro worldview of the current Democrat-media nexus can simply be attributed to its generic Trump Derangement Syndrome — but the crazy world of the left increasingly bears scant resemblance to reality.
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[2026-04-27 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Police in Northern Ireland have foiled a suspected car bomb attack, evacuating residents moments before an explosion outside a station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast. The authorities suspect the New Irish Republican Army (New IRA), a dissident republican splinter group, was behind the blast.
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[2026-04-27 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A Supreme Court case and a bill moving through Congress this week are set to test the bonds of Republicans and the Make America Healthy Again movement, following a near-rupture in February over the weedkiller glyphosate.
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[2026-04-27 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump was unharmed and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association after a man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby and opened fire. The shooting suspect was taken into custody and identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California.
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[2026-04-27 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby (L) and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom listen as U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters outside the White House on October 30, 2025 in Washington, D.C.Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images
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[2026-04-27 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.K.'s King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit to the U.S., set to begin on Monday, comes at a time of heightened domestic and geopolitical tension for Washington and London.
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[2026-04-27 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The official House Republican campaign arm has added eight seats to its 2026 midterm target list in a display of confidence that the party can not just hold, but expand its narrow majority in the lower house of Congress.
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[2026-04-27 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Seve Ballesteros won two of his three Open titles at Royal Lytham & St Annes
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[2026-04-27 20:26 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court today
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: I suspect the main reason they avoid criticizing Israel is that they believe that would be antisemitic. But this is both dangerous and wrong
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [White House correspondents' dinner shooting] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Secret Service director says security succeeded in stopping shooter before he could do further harm but others disagree
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[2026-04-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Tariffs continue to rattle investors, yet they didn’t factor into my 2026 stock forecast. Why? Consider the “four e’s” – expectations, exemptions, evasion, and enforceability. They ensure the ups and downs of President Trump’s current and future levies pose more economic bark than bite.
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[2026-04-27 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United Arab Emirates is "aggressively" lobbying the Trump administration to designate Yemen's Islah party as a terror organisation, a move that is likely to inflame tensions with Saudi Arabia which serves as a principal backer of the group.
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[2026-04-27 19:49 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president says there’s ‘no reason to meet’ Tehran unless they agree never to have nuclear weapons
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[2026-04-27 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-04-27 19:28 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-27 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US is mistaken to believe that it has the most leverage in the war against Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington remain stalled.
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[2026-04-27 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In recent developments surrounding global political tensions, a few high-profile events have sparked widespread speculation and debate. The Jerusalem Post desk manager, Shir Perets, cuts through the noise, offering a nuanced perspective on three key stories.
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[2026-04-27 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said he hadn’t been worried during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, in a Sunday evening interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes.
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[2026-04-27 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the US will go ahead “as planned”, Buckingham Palace has said, after a shooting incident in Washington DC raised security concerns.
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[2026-04-27 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha met with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday to discuss ways to address growing friction with Washington over intelligence-sharing on North Korea and U.S. claims of discrimination against Coupang Inc., sources said.
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[2026-04-27 18:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-27 18:30 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-27 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Europe ramped up military spending in 2025 — a longstanding demand of U.S. President Donald Trump — helping drive global defense outlays to a staggering $2.89 trillion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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[2026-04-27 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: El ministro iraní de Exteriores, Abbas Araghchi, se ve de pie esperando al presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, para reuniones en el Kremlin en Moscú, Rusia, el 23 de junio de 2025. (Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto via AP, Archivo)
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[2026-04-27 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Cheryl Hines is detailing the terrifying moment she and husband, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after apparent gunshots were heard.
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[2026-04-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
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[2026-04-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
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