[2026-04-13 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nacionales vencen 8-6 a Cerveceros y barren la serie por primera vez desde 2011

Snippet: El venezolano de los Nacionales de Washington Keibert Ruiz batea un sencillo de dos carreras en la octava entrada ante los Cerveceros de Milwaukee el domingo 12 de abril del 2026. (AP Foto/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nacionales-washington-cerveceros-milwaukee-keibert-ruiz-f22dd4f6c1217bfbd4e598c3794e6b2a

[2026-04-13 07:54 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Bombshell election result to rock Europe

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/world-news-hungary-election-results-viktor-orban-donald-trump-ally-loses-to-peter-magyar-in-result-that-will-rock-europe/e991f3ea-b1d5-425c-822c-76d282d534cd

[2026-04-13 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Pentagon announces ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports

Snippet: The US Department of War has announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13, after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/638259-us-iran-oil-blockade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-04-13 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dems’ Medicare denialism, red states rising and other commentary

Snippet: “The Trump Administration is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries in private insurance plans — a k a Medicare Advantage — as a default,” cheer The Wall Street Journal’s editors, as this “may be the single most effective way to reduce Medicare waste, fraud and abuse.” Democrats falsely claim “Medicare Advantage is wasting money”; in fact, Congress created the program “to improve care for seniors and restrain spending”: “Insurers use savings from reducing waste to lower patient costs and offer supplemental

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/opinion/dems-medicare-denialism-red-states-rising-and-other-commentary/

[2026-04-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Four arrested after another rowdy mob swarms popular Washington DC waterfront night spot

Snippet: Four teenagers were charged with disorderly conduct over the weekend after a rowdy mob swarmed Washington, DC’s Navy Yard — the latest teen takeover at the popular waterfront night spot.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/four-arrested-after-another-rowdy-mob-swarms-popular-washington-dc-waterfront-night-spot/

[2026-04-13 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Snippet: Reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Congressman Eric Swalwell have shaken the California state gubernatorial race, where polls have shown him leading a crowded field of Democratic candidates seeking to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/12/abuse-allegations-against-lead-democrat-shake-race-for-california-governor

[2026-04-13 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals complete sweep of Brewers with 8-6 victory

Snippet: Washington Nationals’ José Tena hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brewers-nationals-score-36e237a6811048afcc2b6cdf555b825e

[2026-04-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Nationals' Waldichuk leaves vs. Brewers after hurting arm on pitch

Snippet: Washington Nationals’ Ken Waldichuk reaches for a popup bunt during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nationals-ken-waldichuk-injury-c74ad6d54d92c55f85c23642c6517db3

[2026-04-13 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eric Swalwell scandal snowballs for Dems as massive new fallout rocks Congress

Snippet: Members of Congress are looking to force California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell out of office — and it could spark an exodus of those also accused of misconduct.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/eric-swalwell-scandal-rocks-congress-expulsion-efforts/

[2026-04-13 06:16 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/trump-threatens-to-block-strait-of-hormuz-20260413-p5znbr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Republican businesswoman takes on Rep. Pat Ryan — says two-termer ‘cowed’ by Dem party bosses

Snippet: A Republican businesswoman is seeking to topple two-term Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan in the Hudson Valley’s 18th House District.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/republican-businesswoman-takes-on-rep-pat-ryan-says-two-termer-cowed-by-dem-party-bosses/

[2026-04-13 06:10 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: PM 'disappointed' US-Iran talks failed, says Australia not asked to block Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Iran and the US to resume talks. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-iran-talks-fail/67eqwzs06

[2026-04-13 06:03 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump-backed Viktor Orbán swept from power in Hungary after 16 years

Snippet: Budapest: Hungary has voted for a historic change by sweeping Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power after 16 years and electing one of his former allies as its new leader.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/trump-backed-viktor-orb-n-swept-from-power-in-hungary-after-16-years-20260413-p5znbf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after ‘painful’ election, Trump ally ends 16-year stint in power

Snippet: BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/world-news/hungarys-viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-after-painful-election/

[2026-04-13 05:42 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Blow them to hell': Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Monday, April 13.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-donald-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-peace-talks-end/d0528cd0-11e3-4b7f-93d6-7c0501a3140f

[2026-04-13 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump ally Viktor Orbán concedes 'painful' defeat in Hungary election

Snippet: Centre-right Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar is on course to become Hungary's new prime minister with a two-thirds majority.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/viktor-orban-concedes-defeat-in-hungary-election/106557060

[2026-04-13 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump ally Viktor Orbán concedes 'painful' defeat in Hungary election

Snippet: Centre-right Tisza Party leader Péter Magyar is on course to become Hungary's new prime minister with a two-thirds majority.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/viktor-orban-hungary-election-peter-magyar/106557060

[2026-04-13 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Swalwell is urged to quit California governor's race, resign from Congress

Snippet: California gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA appears at a town hall meeting in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/swalwell-democrats-california-governor-campaign-allegations-congress-8b60b0c226f93c691633231053d5ddf9

[2026-04-13 05:25 UTC+10:00] [UFC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘This is not serious leadership’: Donald Trump and Marco Rubio watch UFC in Miami as Iran talks fail

Snippet: President has long been a fan of mixed martial arts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/12/donald-trump-marco-rubio-ufc-iran-war

[2026-04-13 05:24 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Five emerging themes for the Indo-Pacific from Trump’s Iran war

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/five-emerging-themes-for-the-indo-pacific-from-trumps-iran-war/

[2026-04-13 05:17 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains steam

Snippet: Pressure mounts on Californian, who denies rape claims, and on Texan Tony Gonzales, who had affair with staffer who died by suicide

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/12/congress-eric-swalwell-tony-gonzales

[2026-04-13 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ex-longtime Springsteen drummer says woke Boss should respect Trump

Snippet: A former longtime Bruce Springsteen drummer says The Boss should respect the president — after the woke rock legend slammed Donald Trump as “our wannabe king.’’

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/ex-longtime-springsteen-drummer-says-woke-boss-should-respect-trump/

[2026-04-13 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/iran-war-live-updates-us-trump-blockade-strait-of-hormuz/106556146

[2026-04-13 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A ceasefire is good. But Trump’s impact on rates is just starting

Snippet: April 13, 2026 — 5:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/a-ceasefire-is-good-but-trump-s-impact-on-rates-is-just-starting-20260409-p5zmpp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 04:49 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump announces closure of Hormuz Strait as Iran talks falter

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/trump-announces-closure-of-hormuz-strait-as-iran-talks-falter/

[2026-04-13 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas position on disarmament to be determined this week, source tells 'Post'

Snippet: A source familiar with the talks between US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace and senior Hamas officials told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday that it will be determined this week whether or not Hamas will disarm as part of an agreement.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-892766

[2026-04-13 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cuba president talks tough about Trump as nation braces for US action: ‘If we need to die, we’ll die’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel revealed that his island nation is bracing for an attack from the US and declared that he is willing to die resisting President Trump.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/cuba-president-talks-tough-about-trump-as-nation-braces-for-us-action-if-we-need-to-die-well-die/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UK will not join any Trump blockade of strait of Hormuz

Snippet: UK’s willingness to consider role in removing mines from strait is seen as distinct from Trump’s blockade proposal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/wes-streeting-attacks-trump-outrageous-iran-war-rhetoric

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

Source: BBC News

Title: What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

Snippet: US President Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv6xr6me3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: Politico

Title: Gianni Infantino’s shuttle diplomacy

Snippet: Can FIFA keep Iran in a Trump-hosted World Cup?

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/12/gianni-infantino-fifa-world-cup-shuttle-diplomacy-iran-00866973?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: President Trump Faces Renewed Backlash As Trump-Linked Tokens Crash

Snippet: Authored by Vince Quill via CoinTelegraph.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/president-trump-faces-renewed-backlash-trump-linked-tokens-crash

[2026-04-13 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran issues dire warning about President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade: ‘Forceful response’

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Iran warned Sunday that military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be a violation of the fragile cease-fire and face a “strong and forceful response” — following President Trump’s announcement of a blockade on the critical oil chokepoint.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/world-news/iran-issues-dire-warning-about-president-trumps-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/

[2026-04-13 03:24 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war

Snippet: Republicans call on Trump to ‘finish the job’ while top Democrats warn against resuming hostilities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/us-lawmakers-us-israel-iran-war

[2026-04-13 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump riffs about naming the ‘Gulf of America’ after himself

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump riffed that he considered naming the Gulf of America after himself but opted not too because it wouldn’t “play too well” — but then claimed he was only kidding.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/president-trump-riffs-about-naming-the-gulf-of-america-after-himself/

[2026-04-13 02:43 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial

Snippet: An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/12/the-guardian-view-on-us-iran-talks-trumps-diplomacy-falters-as-risk-of-war-grows

[2026-04-13 02:42 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Snippet: In both Republican and Democratic states, scepticism and hostility towards an unregulated construction boom is growing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/12/the-guardian-view-on-ai-politics-us-datacentre-protests-are-a-warning-to-big-tech

[2026-04-13 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Díaz-Canel dice que los cubanos se defenderán si EEUU intenta una invasión

Snippet: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel manifestó que Estados Unidos no tiene una razón válida para llevar a cabo un ataque militar contra la isla ni para intentar deponerlo.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-diazcanel-entrevista-eeuu-trump-e8633067e8634a379214bcde74aa0ef7

[2026-04-13 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kamala Harris mocked for worst Trump impression ever: ‘French fry short of a Happy Meal’

Snippet: Failed Dem presidential candidate Kamala Harris is being mercilessly mocked for her bafflingly awful attempt at impersonating President Trump as a “mob boss.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/kamala-harris-mocked-for-worst-trump-impression-ever/

[2026-04-13 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How the US will clear Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: As peace talks between America and Iran fell apart over the weekend, President Trump has called for the US military to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and clear the water of Tehran’s mines.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/world-news/how-the-us-will-clear-irans-mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-04-13 01:55 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nicola Jennings on Trump and the strait of Hormuz – cartoon

Snippet: Nicola Jennings on Trump and the strait of Hormuz – cartoon

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/apr/12/nicola-jennings-trump-strait-of-hormuz-cartoon

[2026-04-13 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba's president says 'we will defend ourselves' against any US invasion

Snippet: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-diaz-canel-trump-nbc-interview-c5b72609810022b9ad14b8f6f33e2be1

[2026-04-13 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

Snippet: President Donald Trump says the United States Navy will begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz “immediately” after peace talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/12/trump-announces-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-peace-talks-end

[2026-04-13 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nikki Haley says US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, rules out 2028 run

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Former 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said that the US will “probably” need to dispatch a special forces team to retrieve Iran’s uranium stockpile.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/nikki-haley-says-us-will-probably-need-to-use-special-forces-to-get-irans-uranium/

[2026-04-13 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump made a decision on Iran, now it poses an existential threat to Israel - opinion

Snippet: The political dynamic in the Middle East currently stands before one of its most complex questions: Can the Iranian regime be subdued through external pressure?

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-892704

[2026-04-13 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Work on Trump’s prized $400M White House ballroom can resume for at least a few more days: court

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Construction on President Trump’s prized $400 million White House ballroom project can proceed for at least a few more days because of national security concerns, an appeals court ruled Saturday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/work-on-trumps-white-house-ballroom-can-resume-for-now-court/

[2026-04-13 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: UFC adds new fight to White House card — at Trump’s request

Snippet: The UFC has added a new fight to its upcoming White House card — at the request of President Trump himself.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/sports/ufc-adds-new-fight-to-white-house-card-at-trumps-request/

[2026-04-13 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tucker Carlson says Iran war Trump's 'single biggest mistake' in BBC interview

Snippet: Far-right American influencer Tucker Carlson said that going to war with Iran was the "single biggest mistake" for US President Donald Trump during an interview on Sunday with the BBC.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-892721

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

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Mixed signals from Washington cloud intentions for future of Iran war, experts tell 'Post'

Snippet: It is unclear whether the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and the failed attempts to reach an agreement in Islamabad are signs that Washington is seeking to retreat from the conflict, according to two experts who spoke with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892714

[2026-04-13 00:26 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ex-CIA director calls for ousting Trump: ‘25th amendment was written with him in mind’

Snippet: John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization ‘is clearly unhinged’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/12/ex-cia-director-oust-trump-25th-amendment

[2026-04-13 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Qué saber sobre exenciones fiscales de Trump a propinas y horas extra

Snippet: Una planilla de impuestos del estado de Arizona, en Jefferson City, Missouri, el 7 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/David A. Lieb)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-recortes-de-impuestos-propinas-horas-extra-deducciones-3f26df186cd25ca3e580242f543923fe