Topic: US Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-08 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A senior Israeli official said Tel Aviv coordinated with Washington before the announcement of a two-week truce with Iran, according to The Times of Israel.
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[2026-04-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: If the president’s first term didn’t inoculate the American body politic against tyranny, there is no guarantee that a second dose will work
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[2026-04-08 14:47 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president abandons his ultimatum for Iran to surrender with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan
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[2026-04-08 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Washington, DC – Politicians in the United States have largely welcomed the truce between the US and Iran, with some of President Donald Trump’s Republican allies voicing scepticism about a possible deal, as Democrats renewed calls for accountability.
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[2026-04-08 14:24 UTC+10:00] [Der Podcast] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
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[2026-04-08 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)
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[2026-04-08 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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[2026-04-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
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[2026-04-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
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[2026-04-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
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[2026-04-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
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[2026-04-08 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, swerving to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die.”
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[2026-04-08 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A repeat offender with a long and violent criminal history is back behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
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[2026-04-08 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
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[2026-04-08 13:58 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks. Follow the latest news
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[2026-04-08 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a two-week US-Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, contradicting Tehran’s version of the agreement.- The Israeli leader backs President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes for two weeks, contingent on immediate Iranian concessions.- Conditions include opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks on the US, Israel and regional countries, according to Mr Netanyahu’s office.- Tehran asserts the truce encompasses “all fronts,” including support for the Islamic resistance in Lebanon, revealing a sharp
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[2026-04-08 13:52 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: When it’s hard or impossible to identify trustworthy sources, you can choose to believe whatever you find comforting, invigorating or infuriating
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[2026-04-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Jewish groups were among those criticizing US President Donald Trump and accusing him of using genocidal rhetoric on Tuesday after Trump posted online that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 13:47 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: For those who believe that “Trump Always Chickens Out”, this is the US president’s biggest TACO moment to date – extra meat, extra cheese, extra guacamole.
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[2026-04-08 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ROME — Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization was “truly unacceptable” and said any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law.
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[2026-04-08 13:36 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A supporter of Donald Trump has made an offer of nearly $US64.3bn ($91.2 billion) to buy Universal Music Group (UMG), whose artists include Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
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[2026-04-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Iran hawks in the U.S. have already started to question whether the Trump administration is taking the right approach.
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[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Thomas Saggrese, de los Cardenales de San Luis, pega un doble remolcador en el décimo inning del juego del martes 7 de abril de 2026 ante los Nacionales de Washington (AP Foto/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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[2026-04-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ed Curran works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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[2026-04-08 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Australian PM also welcomes a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that will reopen the strait of Hormuz to global shipping
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[2026-04-08 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended investigations of individuals Donald Trump "has had issues with" and said only the president knows why his predecessor, Pam Bondi, was fired.
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[2026-04-08 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
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[2026-04-08 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump allegedly conceded in private that Canada is unlikely to become part of the US, despite previously hinting at annexing the neighboring country, a snippet from an upcoming book by British journalist Robert Hardman has indicated.
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[2026-04-08 12:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump allegedly conceded in private that Canada is unlikely to become part of the US, despite previously hinting at annexing the neighboring country, a snippet from an upcoming book by British journalist Robert Hardman has indicated.
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[2026-04-08 12:49 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 8, 2026 12:49 | News
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[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ceasefire marked a victory for the United States, crediting President Donald Trump and the military for creating conditions for diplomacy.
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[2026-04-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-08 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Many Middle Eastern countries reported incoming missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, triggering air defenses across the Gulf within hours of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
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[2026-04-08 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Washington Wizards guard Jaden Hardy (8) and forward Julian Reese (15) defend Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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[2026-04-08 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Republican Clay Fuller is projected to have won Georgia's runoff election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a once-staunch ally of Donald Trump who resigned earlier this year after breaking with the president.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran launched missiles toward Israel early Wednesday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Air raid alerts continued in Israel after the truce was announced, raising immediate doubts about whether the arrangement would hold.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The FBI warned US state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States last month, even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an attack, a law enforcement intelligence report reviewed by Reuters shows.
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[2026-04-08 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iran launched a series of missile barrages towards Israel overnight Wednesday, shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran was announced by US President Donald Trump.
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[2026-04-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Photographs showing shattered aircraft debris in the Iranian desert after last week’s stunning rescue of two American airmen reminded me of similar photos from the Jimmy Carter era.
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[2026-04-08 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has agreed “to suspend the bombing" and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks, calling it a double-sided "ceasefire” tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-08 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Anthony Albanese has criticised the United States president's rhetoric on Iran. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)
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[2026-04-08 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: St. Louis Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt celebrates with St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman after scoring a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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[2026-04-08 12:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Global oil prices plunged and Australian shares have enjoyed a sharp jump after US President Donald Trump abandoned his threat of annihilation at the 11th hour and struck a deal with Iran.Both countries have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, brokered by Pakistan.Following the announcement, futures for US crude oil fell 14.7 per cent to $US96.27 a barrel while futures for Brent crude oil (the global benchmark for oil prices) sank
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[2026-04-08 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Patrick Williams, alero de los Bulls de Chicago, dispara frente a Sharife Cooper, de los Wizards de Washington, en el partido del martes 7 de abril de 2026 (AP Foto/John McDonnell)
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[2026-04-08 12:01 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: April 8, 2026 — 12:01pm
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Defense] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: With recriminations growing between the U.S. and Europe, NATO’s leader will try again to avoid an all-out rupture.
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[2026-04-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Bridges] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — António Costa delivered the EU’s strongest condemnation of Donald Trump’s threats against Iran because leaders think they can’t condemn alleged Russian war crimes while remaining silent on comparable U.S. action, according to four diplomats with knowledge of internal discussions.
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[2026-04-08 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HAVANA (AP) — Hundreds of Cuban women gathered Tuesday in Havana to decry a US energy embargo and other measures imposed by US President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island.
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[2026-04-08 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now.
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[2026-04-08 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: For much of Tuesday, it was unclear whether the United States would be launching a full-scale attack on Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
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