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    [2026-05-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul police agency takes over probe into Shinsegae chief over Starbucks campaign
    Snippet: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, whose group is Starbucks Korea’s largest shareholder, will be investigated directly by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency after a civic group filed a complaint over the coffee chain’s controversial “Tank Day” tumbler promotion.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743098
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Vancouver has a lot more than just soccer to offer fans during the World Cup
    Snippet: The FIFA logo is displayed on a World Cup countdown timer outside BC Place stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-vancouver-213e2b344d67c56ed6956a039dd1bb15
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?
    Snippet: A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354335/can-china-teams-greek-dig-unveil-untold-truth-ancient-world-history?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [ancient Greece] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Can China team’s Greek dig unveil an untold truth in ancient world history?
    Snippet: A joint archaeological project between Greece’s culture ministry and a Chinese team of researchers is breaking new ground
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354335/can-china-teams-greek-dig-unveil-untold-truth-ancient-world-history
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Global health] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world
    Snippet: With uncanny timing amid hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, a group set up by Nelson Mandela known as The Elders, met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/21/pandemic-group-of-former-world-leaders-elders-practising-health-emergency-planning
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Haaland’s Norway to Ronaldo’s swansong: Who are the most likely first-time World Cup winners?
    Snippet: Eight nations have won the World Cup. An expanded field and a grueling schedule means a new champion could emerge from the pack this summer
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/21/world-cup-first-time-winners-norway-haaland-portugal-ronaldo
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    [2026-05-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Mamdani needs $6.5B more in savings with 50-50 shot AI soon tanks NYC economy: comptroller
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/mamdani-needs-6-5b-more-in-savings-with-potential-ai-hit-nyc-economy-report/
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    [2026-05-21 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account using AI to insult king
    Snippet: Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354360/malaysia-demands-tiktok-explain-failure-block-fake-account-using-ai-insult-king?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 18:54 UTC+10:00] [royal institution] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account using AI to insult king
    Snippet: Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354360/malaysia-demands-tiktok-explain-failure-block-fake-account-using-ai-insult-king
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    [2026-05-21 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Disgraceful': Israel's ambassador joins criticism of Ben-Gvir
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 6:52pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/israel-ambassador-wont-apologise-for-ben-gvir-actions/106707956
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    [2026-05-21 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [단독] 삼전·닉스 단일종목 레버리지 상품 2만원에 출시
    Snippet: SK하이닉스 194만 원 기준 가격 격차 97배…소액 투자 접근성 확대 속 투기 우려도 제기
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743085
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    [2026-05-21 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: COGAT demands UN end support for Turkish IHH, designated terror group, operating in Gaza
    Snippet: The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Maj.-Gen. Yoram Halevi, demanded on Thursday that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) immediately stop transferring any aid or support to the Turkish organization IHH, which has been designated by Israel as a terrorist organization.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896944
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    [2026-05-21 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Iran war pulling some Gulf states toward Israel, while pushing others away
    Snippet: Here’s something you don’t see every day in diplomacy: the prime minister of one country saying he visited another country, only for that country’s foreign ministry to deny the visit ever took place.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896875
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    [2026-05-21 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung’s hefty bonus deal sparks backlash online
    Snippet: News that Samsung Electronics' management and labor unions agreed to a compensation plan linking bonuses to over 10 percent of business profits prompted significant online backlash Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743077
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    [2026-05-21 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Hundreds of young people take over NJ beach town, sparking chaos and curfew ahead of Memorial Day weekend
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/hundreds-of-young-people-take-over-nj-beach-town-sparking-chaos-and-curfew-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend/
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    [2026-05-21 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Live: Maroons invite Jai Arrow into Origin camp, Raiders host depleted Dolphins
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 6:42pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/nrl-live-updates-canberra-raiders-vs-dolphins-thursday-football/106697156
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    [2026-05-21 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Hard to achieve, in our opinion': Ratings agency unimpressed with Tas budget
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 6:41pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/tas-state-budget-2026-ratings-agency-reactions/106695398
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    [2026-05-21 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Hanson proposes tax break for drilling alongside new gas royalty
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 6:41pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/one-nation-proposes-new-tax-break-for-drilling/106707250
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    [2026-05-21 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: A record 274 climbers scale Everest in a single day
    Snippet: Mountaineers participate in a training session at the Khumbu Icefall as they prepare for their ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, Nepal, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Pasang Rinzee Sherpa)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/everest-nepal-record-climbs-f7f6e85d6d18b8ba3c543cac471a1f4b
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    [2026-05-21 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Hawthorn hosts Adelaide in Launceston after AFL's Tasmania expulsion
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 6:37pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/afl-round-11-hawthorn-hawks-adelaide-crows-live-blog/106708636
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    [2026-05-21 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (4th LD) Presidential office welcomes Israel's release of 2 S. Koreans captured on Gaza-bound aid vessels
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Israeli Embassy's statement in last 3 paras)By Park Bo-ram
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521005754315
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    [2026-05-21 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Cheap entry, high risk: Leveraged Samsung, SK hynix ETFs to debut at W20,000
    Snippet: Low-priced chip bets widen retail access as Samsung, Mirae eye W1tr inflows
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743069
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    [2026-05-21 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: The Chinese electric vehicle giant that just toppled BYD
    Snippet: Each April, the world’s top auto executives and engineers fly to China’s main auto show to take stock of BYD, the electric car powerhouse that passed Tesla in global sales last year.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-chinese-electric-vehicle-giant-that-just-toppled-byd-20260518-p5zxzf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Man charged with five counts of rape following alleged Adelaide Hills break-in
    Snippet: Topic:Sexual Offences
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/man-charged-with-five-counts-of-rape-following-alleged-break-in/106708292
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    [2026-05-21 18:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Ex-spy chief gets 18 months for perjury over Yoon's martial law
    Snippet: Special counsel had sought seven years, but court says evidence was insufficient on key martial law-related charges
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743065
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    [2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets
    Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [interest rate] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Asia caught in a tug of war between global bond and stock markets
    Snippet: Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3354315/asia-caught-tug-war-between-global-bond-and-stock-markets
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    [2026-05-21 18:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Ex-AFL star facing prison over pool saga
    Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/nick-stevens-nightmare-ex-afl-star-facing-prison-over-pool-saga/e6945ce8-6360-49ea-88cc-c6d71a31525b
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    [2026-05-21 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Trump decries ‘ridiculous’ US icebreaker gap with Russia
    Snippet: The US intends to build up an icebreaker fleet larger than Russia’s, as the current gap in Moscow’s favor is “ridiculous,” President Donald Trump has said.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640322-trump-russian-icebreaker-fleet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-21 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
    Snippet: The boss of EasyJet has said holidaymakers should not panic over whether flights will be affected by jet fuel supplies this summer.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgplpd7px4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 18:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [인터뷰] 베니스서 만난 단색화 거장 이우환 'AI 시대 예술, 중요한 건 과정… 무엇보다 만남'
    Snippet: '왜 예술을 하느냐고요? 그건 저에게 왜 사느냐는 질문과 같아요. 인생에는 결국 답이 없는 것들이 많거든요'
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743059
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    [2026-05-21 18:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Frieze House Seoul launches summer relay exhibition series for Korean contemporary art
    Snippet: Frieze House Seoul, Frieze's permanent exhibition venue in Seoul, will launch a new relay exhibition series to highlight the breadth of Korea's contemporary art scene.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743057
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    [2026-05-21 18:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BTS to livestream Busan concert in theaters worldwide
    Snippet: BTS’ upcoming Busan concert will be broadcast live in movie theaters around the world through a global live viewing event on June 13, Big Hit Music announced Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743054
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    [2026-05-21 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: DSV expands in Dubai with new logistics warehouse developed by Aracapita in Jebel Ali Free Zone | The National
    Snippet: DSV, the global transport and logistics leader, and Arcapita Group Holdings, the global alternative investment firm, through its real estate development platform, Lintara Properties, have announced the completion of a state-of-the-art 30,000-square-metre logistics warehouse in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/05/21/arcapita-dsv-expands-in-dubai-with-new-logistics-warehouse/
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    [2026-05-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Police probe conclude Kim Soo-hyun falsely accused of dating Kim Sae-ron as minor: report
    Snippet: Accusations raised by a YouTube channel against actor Kim Soo-hyun that he dated late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor were based on manipulated evidence, including altered KakaoTalk messages and an AI-generated voice recording, according to police documents reviewed by local media Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743051
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    [2026-05-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Shenzhen’s 24-hour spa, a glimpse of 1970s Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights
    Snippet: From the best food in China’s Chengdu to the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354199/shenzhens-24-hour-spa-glimpse-1970s-hong-kong-7-lifestyle-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Shenzhen’s 24-hour spa, a glimpse of 1970s Hong Kong: 7 Lifestyle highlights
    Snippet: From the best food in China’s Chengdu to the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stress, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354199/shenzhens-24-hour-spa-glimpse-1970s-hong-kong-7-lifestyle-highlights
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    [2026-05-21 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
    Snippet: Thomas Tuchel has some big calls to make before his World Cup squad announcement
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cj3pvj3egddo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
    Snippet: When you think about three Ellas, the first thing that comes to mind might be Rihanna's song Umbrella.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c172x8xg8k5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Arizona college president booed after AI bot malfunctions, skips graduates names
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/arizona-college-president-tiffany-hernandez-booed-after-ai-bot-malfunctions-skips-graduates-names/
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    [2026-05-21 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: WATCH: Senate eyes July 6 start for VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial — Tulfo
    Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/videos/watch-senate-eyes-july-6-start-for-vp-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial-tulfo/2348895
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    [2026-05-21 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Guterres calls on Israel to reverse plan for military complex on UNRWA site | The National
    Snippet: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's decision to establish a military complex on the former compound of UNRWA in occupied East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/21/guterres-calls-on-israel-to-reverse-plan-for-military-complex-on-unrwa-site/
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    [2026-05-21 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited
    Snippet: While the United States backs away from threats to resume bombing Iran if it does not agree to a peace deal, Israel’s political establishment is reportedly itching for war.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/israel-pushes-for-war-amid-us-ceasefire-but-its-options-may-be-limited
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    [2026-05-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Yonhap News Summary
    Snippet: The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521010300315
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    [2026-05-21 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Chris Mason: Reeves' summer savings drive won't stretch to energy bills
    Snippet: It sounds rather like the slogan from one of those breathless adverts for discounted sofas.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g9r92n3eqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump
    Snippet: Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te has said he would be “happy” to talk to United States President Donald Trump – a conversation that would break more than four decades of diplomatic protocol and risk angering China.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/taiwans-president-lai-says-he-would-be-happy-to-speak-with-donald-trump
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    [2026-05-21 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: US, PH to reach deal on economic security zone ‘sooner rather than later,’ US official says
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/usa-manila-deal-economic-security-zone-pax-silica-soon-may-21-2026/
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    [2026-05-21 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Starmer’s leadership challenger Streeting floats UK ‘wealth tax that works’
    Snippet: The former health minister has proposed equalising capital gains levy with income tax, aiming for a ‘fairer’ UK wealth system
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354346/starmers-leadership-challenger-streeting-floats-uk-wealth-tax-works?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Wes Streeting] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Starmer’s leadership challenger Streeting floats UK ‘wealth tax that works’
    Snippet: The former health minister has proposed equalising capital gains levy with income tax, aiming for a ‘fairer’ UK wealth system
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3354346/starmers-leadership-challenger-streeting-floats-uk-wealth-tax-works
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    [2026-05-21 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate
    Snippet: The Green Party has announced its candidate for the Makerfield by-election next month.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2r2307d7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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