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    [2026-05-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: World Cup balls through the years: From leather laces in 1930 to smart technology in 2026 | The National
    Snippet: The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico gets started on June 11. The match ball is one of the most scrutinised pieces of sports equipment, simply because of the sheer scale of factors riding on just one item.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-balls-through-the-years-from-leather-laces-in-1930-to-smart-technology-in-2026/
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    [2026-05-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Why renaming my health condition could help other women
    Snippet: For Rochelle Lewis, it took years to confirm the reason why she had pains, excessive facial hair, bloatedness - and it was "absolutely devastating" when she found out it could affect her chances of being a mother.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9p50j3ljko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes
    Snippet: Bethany Handley practically lived outdoors from the time she could toddle.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r2w1d0yxeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-31 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: US soldiers injured during Iranian missile attack in Kuwait, report says
    Snippet: A US official has said that American soldiers and civilian contractors were injured during an Iranian missile attack on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait last Wednesday, according to ABC News.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-soldiers-injured-during-iranian-missile-attack-kuwait-report-says
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    [2026-05-31 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Foreign investors unload record $30b from Kospi in May
    Snippet: Profit-taking in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix drives roughly 37 trillion won withdrawal
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760229
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    [2026-05-31 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Manhunt underway for suspect after Virginia deputy killed, another injured in ambush
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/virginia-sheriff-deputy-logan-utt-killed-in-suspected-ambush-by-michael-puckett/
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    [2026-05-31 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Foreign tourist arrivals in Seoul top 1.5 million in April
    Snippet: Number of foreign visitors surged by 18.8 percent on-year in April
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760226
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    [2026-05-31 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea, Singapore defense chiefs discuss stronger defense, arms industry cooperation
    Snippet: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing on Sunday in Singapore to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation, Seoul’s Defense Ministry said.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760225
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    [2026-05-31 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Party support may not translate into votes, polls suggest
    Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760224
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    [2026-05-31 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Mexican designer creates World Cup-inspired jerseys with pre-Hispanic imagery
    Snippet: The project, created by Mexican design collective Mexclart, features T-shirts inspired by “papel picado,” the delicate cut-paper decorations commonly seen during Mexican celebrations and holidays. Brightly colored shirts carry intricate patterns resembling the perforated banners that hang above streets, markets and family altars during festivities such as Day of the Dead.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-soccer-jersey-world-cup-rosas-aztec-603b5c750abc5eb301d87657a4e1f4da
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    [2026-05-31 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Attacks on Barakah and other nuclear plants 'incredibly reckless', says top UN inspector | The National
    Snippet: The head of the UN’s atomic agency has said he is concerned at the growing “phenomenon” of attacks on nuclear power plants during conflicts.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/06/01/uae-iran-barakah-rafael-grossi/
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    [2026-05-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: IRGC arrests two suspects accused of aiding Israel, Tasnim reports
    Snippet: Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps arrested two people in Urmia accused of collaborating with Israel.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-arrests-two-suspects-accused-aiding-israel-tasnim-reports
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    [2026-05-31 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Dubai Police make arrests after uncovering $3.3m oud theft involving fake princess | The National
    Snippet: Dubai Police have arrested four members of a gang suspected of stealing oud valued at Dh12 million ($3.3 million) in a plot involving a bogus princess and a dinner reception at a villa in the emirate.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/31/dubai-police-make-arrests-after-uncovering-33m-oud-theft-involving-fake-princess/
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    [2026-05-31 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades | The National
    Snippet: The Israeli military on Sunday claimed its forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel expands operations despite a so-called ceasefire.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/31/israel-says-military-captures-beaufort-castle-in-southern-lebanon/
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    [2026-05-31 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Divers at Laos cave to continue search for two men thought to trapped further down
    Snippet: Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/laos-cave-rescue-search-continues-two-more-divers/106742560
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    [2026-05-31 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
    Snippet: The US warned Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after US President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760219
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    [2026-05-31 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Iconic Texas giant troll burns down in mysterious fire as heartbroken artist speaks out
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/texas-giant-troll-burns-down-in-pease-park-fire-as-heartbroken-artist-thomas-dambo-speaks-out/
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    [2026-05-31 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Japan defense chief takes swipe at China
    Snippet: Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760218
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    [2026-05-31 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Japan rejects ‘new militarism,’ accuses China of rapidly arming
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-china-criticism-defense-summit/
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    [2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech
    Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-31 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Strait] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech
    Snippet: ‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3355447/japanese-defence-minister-rejects-new-militarism-label-china-shangri-la-speech
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    [2026-05-31 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Socceroos show resilience and spark but miss chances against Mexico in final audition for World Cup
    Snippet: Mexico defeat Australia 1-0 in friendly ahead of World Cup
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/31/mexico-v-australia-socceroos-football-friendly-report
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    [2026-05-31 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hanwha Aerospace in arms export talks with Germany, UK
    Snippet: Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly in discussions with Germany, the UK and other European countries on potential arms deal, accelerating its defense push amid rising military spending in the region.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760212
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    [2026-05-31 15:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon
    Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-iran-war-israel-army-captures-strategic-castle-in-lebanon/7cc473b5-6ac8-4715-8ea5-fe7d6b0b4a63
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    [2026-05-31 15:26 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts
    Snippet: May 31, 2026 15:26 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/rescue-package-to-shield-workers-from-ai-driven-cuts/
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    [2026-05-31 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: World Cup 2026 Group E guide: Germany look to Wirtz and Musiala, Curacao set for debut | The National
    Snippet: The 2026 World Cup is upon us so it's time to look at the 48 participants – that includes Group E, a section that features four-time champions Germany and tournament debutants Curacao.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/31/world-cup-2026-group-e-guide-germany-look-to-wirtz-and-musiala-curacao-set-for-debut/
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    [2026-05-31 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: How Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures
    Snippet: Abuja, Nigeria – Oke Bola thought a fertility supplement she found online might help her conceive. Instead, within days of taking it, she struggled to breathe. Her experience reflects a growing online trade in unverified herbal remedies promoted across social media.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/31/how-nigerias-algorithmic-apothecary-fuels-a-surge-in-risky-herbal-cures
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    [2026-05-31 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Woman fatally stabbed on Atlanta train in ‘senseless’ daylight attack, suspect arrested
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/31/us-news/woman-stabbed-to-death-on-atlanta-marta-train-in-senseless-attack-suspect-arrested/
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    [2026-05-31 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: CJ chair eyes bigger play at Olive Young's US debut
    Snippet: CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun visited Olive Young's first US store in Pasadena, California, to take stock of the beauty retailer's overseas operations and the conglomerate's larger play to build a Korean lifestyle presence in North America.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760210
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    [2026-05-31 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Labor minister's calls for redistribution of chip profits stirs backlash
    Snippet: Discussion surrounding 'Korean social solidarity wage' postponed to after local elections
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760208
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    [2026-05-31 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Iran war forces global farmers to seek alternatives to chemical fertilizer
    Snippet: Farah Jammeh throws organic compost on the fields at the cooperative in Rufisque, Senegal, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Caitlin Kelly)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fertilizer-shortage-iran-war-alternatives-farming-60523696dadb80bd6fee43ec27d55f08
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    [2026-05-31 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: 'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years '
    Snippet: For more than 75 years, customers in a small seaside town have been greeted by the same familiar face behind the counter at the local pharmacy.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3r21yxgz25o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-31 15:10 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: Teodoro at Shangri-La: Philippines a point of convergence in ‘fragmented world’
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Sunday, May 31, presented the Philippines as a point of convergence in an increasingly fragmented Indo-Pacific during the final panel of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/gibo-teodoro-shangri-la-dialogue/
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    [2026-05-31 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: PNP chief welcomes high survey rating
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomed the result of the Boses ng Bayan Index of Governance survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. where he was among the highest ranked officials.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/news/pnp-chief-welcomes-high-survey-rating/2355118
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    [2026-05-31 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) S. Korean attack comes to life for win in pre-World Cup tuneup
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 10-15)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002551315
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    [2026-05-31 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: World No. 2 Nakamura headlines Bughouse chess
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino chess players and fans will get a chance to see World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura in person as he plunges into action in Monday’s inaugural WR Bughouse Championship at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Taguig.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/sports/world-no-2-nakamura-headlines-bughouse-chess/2355115
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    [2026-05-31 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Meteor explodes over US with blast equivalent to 300 tons of TNT
    Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/meteor-explodes-over-us-with-blast-equivalent-to-300-tons-of-tnt/2355116
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    [2026-05-31 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
    Snippet: Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/japan-defence-minister-rebuffs-claims-of-new-militarism-levelled-by-china
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    [2026-05-31 15:01 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: State budget to help unlock doors for first home buyers
    Snippet: May 31, 2026 15:01 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/state-budget-to-help-unlock-doors-for-first-home-buyers/
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    [2026-05-31 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence
    Snippet: Sun 31 May 2026 at 3:01pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/blue-moon-micromoon-may/106742232
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    [2026-05-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
    Snippet: Nicola Sturgeon has told the BBC she feels like she is "serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit", after her estranged husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP, the party she led for years.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2027k1ev3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking | Simon Tisdall
    Snippet: Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attention
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/31/eu-perilous-world-countries-join
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    [2026-05-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Road safety] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: ‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads
    Snippet: The dire state of roads has provoked pothole vigilantes and become a political flashpoint from Manchester to Manhattan. How did we get here?
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/one-day-i-thought-thats-enough-the-people-fighting-back-against-pothole-riddled-roads
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    [2026-05-31 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea coach pleased with process, outcome in World Cup tuneup win
    Snippet: PROVO, United States, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea may not have been tested much in their 5-0 drubbing of Trinidad and Tobago in a World Cup tuneup match Saturday in Utah, but head coach Hong Myung-bo claimed he was happy with both the process and the result.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002600315
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    [2026-05-31 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory
    Snippet: Purton becomes first jockey in city’s history to reach milestone
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355446/australias-zac-purton-reaches-2000-hong-kong-wins-rising-world-victory?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-31 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Sunday] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory
    Snippet: Purton becomes first jockey in city’s history to reach milestone
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3355446/australias-zac-purton-reaches-2000-hong-kong-wins-rising-world-victory
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    [2026-05-31 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Art group's ex-chief jailed for sexual harassment of members
    Snippet: The former chief of a Gangwon Province art group has been convicted by the Supreme Court of sexually harassing three group members.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760202
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    [2026-05-31 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Trump pushes for last-minute changes to Iran peace draft – media
    Snippet: US President Donald Trump has toughened the terms of peace talks with Iran, The New York Times and Axios reported on Saturday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640778-trump-pushes-for-last-minute/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-31 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
    Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/31/world/trump-admin-walks-back-recent-green-card-announcement/2355113
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    [2026-05-31 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Sonny silences detractors with brace in pre-World Cup friendly
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260531002451315
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