[2026-05-31 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VP Sara leads Robredo in May presidential preference survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte led former vice president and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo in Pulse Asia’s May 2026 survey in a theoretical race for the 2028 presidential polls.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/vp-sara-leads-robredo-in-may-presidential-preference-survey/2355195

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:28 UTC+10:00] [Central South University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists leave posts after whistle-blower raises alarm over their research

Snippet: The trio faced heightened scrutiny after a former doctoral student and blogger known as Student Geng raised questions about their work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355468/chinese-scientists-leave-posts-after-whistle-blower-raises-alarm-over-their-research

[2026-05-31 21:23 UTC+10:00] [Colombia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Colombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates

Snippet: Ballots are being cast in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential elections

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/colombia-polls-election-outgoing-leaders-ally-pro-trump-candidates

[2026-05-31 21:19 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Football fans clash with riot police in Paris

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/football-fans-clash-with-riot-police-in-paris-20250601-p5m3vc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee vows zero tolerance for those who defame disaster victims

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he will not tolerate those who insult victims and bereaved families of social disasters.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760314

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Snippet: The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep04kzz5wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Forza Horizon 6 brings the open-world car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Snippet: Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3355295/forza-horizon-6-brings-open-world-car-racing-franchise-japan-and-it-winner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Forza Horizon 6] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Forza Horizon 6 brings the open-world car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Snippet: Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3355295/forza-horizon-6-brings-open-world-car-racing-franchise-japan-and-it-winner

[2026-05-31 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Syria says missing chess champion’s six children likely killed under Assad

Snippet: Syria's commission for missing persons said on Saturday that the six children of chess champion and dentist Rania al-Abbasi were killed after disappearing with their parents more than a decade ago under former President Bashar al-Assad.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/syria-missing-chess-champion-six-children-killed-under-assad

[2026-05-31 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: WHO chief hails 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

Snippet: Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visits health workers at the Evangelical Medical Centre (CEM) in Bunia, Congo, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tedros-who-ebola-congo-0adc9baa6828a95869febd14c78e8846

[2026-05-31 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Young Australians reject budget as One Nation popularity climbs further

Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 9:09pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/pauline-hanson-preferred-prime-minister-gen-x-redbridge-poll/106742802

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Confronting cancer in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesConfronting cancer in Hong KongAs cancer is the leading cause of death in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s Health Matters wellness series explores how well the city has tackled the disease while offering residents practical advice on prevention, detection and management. Updated: 31 May, 2026Advertisement[1]Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/series/3355467/confronting-cancer-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nigeria’s opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term

Snippet: Despite economic pains and an Islamist insurgency, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is viewed as the front runner in January’s elections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3355466/nigerias-opposition-divided-incumbent-tinubu-eyes-second-term?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:02 UTC+10:00] [Nigeria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nigeria’s opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term

Snippet: Despite economic pains and an Islamist insurgency, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is viewed as the front runner in January’s elections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3355466/nigerias-opposition-divided-incumbent-tinubu-eyes-second-term

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Our Hong Kong Foundation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Hong Kong winning the war on cancer or facing new front in late diagnosis?

Snippet: While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3355306/hong-kong-winning-war-cancer-or-facing-new-front-late-diagnosis

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Marcelo Balboa says this US outcome in World Cup would be ‘complete disaster’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/sports/marcelo-balboa-says-failing-to-reach-world-cup-quarters-would-be-letdown/

[2026-05-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Le Pen Leads Every Major Rival In New French Presidential Runoff Polling

Snippet: Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/le-pen-leads-every-major-rival-new-french-presidential-runoff-polling

[2026-05-31 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States —The US military said Saturday it had disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port by launching a missile into its engine room.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/us-military-fires-on-gambia-flagged-ship-violating-iran-blockade/2355179

[2026-05-31 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Labour triumphs in Malta election, preliminary results show

Snippet: Malta’s Labour Party (PL) has won an unprecedented fourth term in a victory for Prime Minister Robert Abela, a sample of vote counts showed.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/labour-triumphs-in-malta-election-preliminary-results-show

[2026-05-31 20:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Storm pummels Western Australia with warning of weather to intensify

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/storm-perth-wetern-australia-weather/cca05cf3-9552-459b-a16c-3c33af175796

[2026-05-31 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

Snippet: A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2ejg1w9xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally

Snippet: WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump called Saturday for the cancellation of upcoming concerts celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts backed out, saying they should be replaced by a political rally headlined by himself.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/trump-calls-for-replacing-us-250th-concerts-with-maga-rally/2355176

[2026-05-31 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australian researchers teach brain cells to play 'Doom'

Snippet: MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game "Doom" and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/australian-researchers-teach-brain-cells-to-play-doom/2355171

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:24 UTC+10:00] [British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for talks, tech hub visit

Snippet: Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355463/sign-easing-uk-china-ties-british-foreign-secretary-set-talks-tech-hub-visit

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355464/high-rents-job-fears-rank-among-top-stressors-mainland-students-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [cost of living] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

Snippet: But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3355464/high-rents-job-fears-rank-among-top-stressors-mainland-students-hong-kong

[2026-05-31 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump in ‘no hurry’ to sign deal with Iran: ‘There will be no nuclear weapons’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/trump-in-no-hurry-to-sign-iran-deal-there-will-be-no-nuclear-weapons/

[2026-05-31 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Sky] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sky exits UAE news venture after genocide denial accusations

Snippet: Sky News Arabia to retain its name in brand licensing deal after criticism of its coverage of the war in Sudan

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/31/sky-exits-tv-news-joint-venture-uae-genocide-denial-accusations

[2026-05-31 20:09 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Shirtless Aussie questioned over alleged cafe rampage in Vietnam

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/vietnam-shirtless-aussie-questioned-over-cafe-rampage-in-vietnam/19dd6395-205f-48d8-9fa2-796b79ffa20a

[2026-05-31 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Snippet: Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-it-expands-invasion-south-lebanon

[2026-05-31 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Ukrainian drone attacks hit multiple Russian targets, including refinery

Snippet: Ukrainian drones have struck energy and ⁠industrial ⁠targets across several Russian regions, Russian authorities say, ⁠in an escalating campaign of strikes against infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/ukrainian-drone-attacks-hit-multiple-russian-targets-including-refinery

[2026-05-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Emiliano Martínez's childhood tricks shaped his World Cup journey

Snippet: Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates after he saved a penalty kick during the penalty shootouts in the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-world-cup-2026-martinez-b5537ee0ea274df5c7941e0b08326474

[2026-05-31 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani plans to spend $5.2M on his propaganda office: ‘Morally incomprehensible’

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/nyc-mayor-mamdani-plans-to-spend-5-2-million-on-his-office-of-mass-engagement/

[2026-05-31 19:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Building of Brisbane Olympic Stadium at Victoria Park to begin, despite final protests

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/brisbane-2032-victoria-park-brisbane-olympics-stadium/258fe1d6-9b92-461a-af71-a59d6a5ac7aa

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-u.s.-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Snippet: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a limited media briefing in Singapore on May 31. (Photo by Kentaro Takeda)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/philippines-japan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-ties-amid-us-china-thaw

[2026-05-31 19:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Little to cheer in big win: S. Korean soccer fans question World Cup warmup

Snippet: Fans suspect KFA of seeking easy wins; commentators point to more practical reason

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760299

[2026-05-31 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/israeli-army-captures-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon-hezbollah/106742856

[2026-05-31 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai Police return lost bag containing $20,000 and gold to passenger before flight | The National

Snippet: A panic-stricken passenger who misplaced a bag containing $20,000 and 150g of gold at Dubai International Airport was reunited with her valuable belongings before she flew out of the country.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/31/dubai-police-return-lost-bag-containing-20000-and-gold-to-passenger-before-flight/

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Former commander of Beaufort Ridge warns against romanticizing operation, holding outpost

Snippet: Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Avman warned against romanticizing the capture of the Beaufort Ridge and the dangers that lie ahead during a Sunday morning interview with Walla.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897843

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades later

Snippet: In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades laterThe IDF held the outpost until May 2000, when Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon on the order of former prime minister Ehud Barak.Follow us on Google IDF shares footage of first tank to cross Litani River in southern Lebanon, May 31, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-897846

[2026-05-31 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

Snippet: A deputy director-general at the Israel Tax Authority was questioned by Lahav 433 investigators on Sunday over suspicions of multiple offenses, including invasion of privacy, unlawful detention, obstruction of justice, fraud, and breach of trust.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-897848

[2026-05-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Deep concerns’: Labor gas plan triggers alarm in Asia

Snippet: Labor’s plan to hold back more gas exports for domestic use is threatening to strain critical trade relationships in Asia, just as Australia seeks priority access to the region’s dwindling petrol and diesel supplies amid a global fuel crunch.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/deep-concerns-labor-gas-plan-triggers-alarm-in-asia-20260529-p601yv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Negative result, positive outlook: Why this was the loss the Socceroos had to have

Snippet: Pasadena: Think of it as the loss the Socceroos had to have. A bunch of cobwebs blown out in front of nearly 80,000 people; a character-building experience that, hopefully, will be remembered as the making of their 2026 World Cup campaign.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/negative-result-positive-outlook-why-this-was-the-loss-the-socceroos-had-to-have-20260531-p602gn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-31 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

Snippet: Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher has replaced the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn8pmj99jk7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-31 19:26 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave

Snippet: Vientiane – From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to find the last two missing men believed to be trapped even deeper inside.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/31/asia-pacific/survivors-rescue-laos-cave/