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    [2026-05-21 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Israel launches attacks in southern Lebanon early on Thursday
    Snippet: The Israeli army carried out a large bombing operation in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam early on Thursday, the National News Agency reported.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-launches-attacks-southern-lebanon-early-thursday
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    [2026-05-21 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung deal ignites bonus pressure across industries
    Snippet: Experts warn Samsung’s profit-linked bonus model could become template for wage talks across autos, shipbuilding, tech
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742934
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    [2026-05-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Anxiety, depression plague up to two-thirds of subdivided flat tenants: NGO
    Snippet: NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3354336/anxiety-depression-plague-two-thirds-subdivided-flat-tenants-ngo?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [medical subsidies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Anxiety, depression plague up to two-thirds of subdivided flat tenants: NGO
    Snippet: NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3354336/anxiety-depression-plague-two-thirds-subdivided-flat-tenants-ngo
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    [2026-05-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: House okays waste-to-energy bill that cuts dependence on open dumpsites
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the waste-to-energy (WTE) bill, which seeks to "reduce dependence on open dumpsites."
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/national/house-okays-waste-to-energy-bill-that-cuts-dependence-on-open-dumpsites/2348882
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    [2026-05-21 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: A decade after Gangnam murder, women ask what has changed
    Snippet: Activists warn misogynistic violence in South Korea remains pervasive
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742923
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    [2026-05-21 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert
    Snippet: A woman who survived a crash that saw her car plunge hundreds of feet down a mountainside in north Wales said her mobile phone saved her life.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g483n8ly8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
    Snippet: When Michael Fraser moved into his retirement flat, he could hardly believe his luck.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9v38vk2j0no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 16:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Shares bounce on peace deal hopes, rates expectations
    Snippet: May 21, 2026 16:16 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/shares-bounce-on-peace-deal-hopes-rates-expectations/
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    [2026-05-21 16:16 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Shares bounce on peace deal hopes, rates expectations
    Snippet: May 21, 2026 16:16 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/shares-bounce-on-peace-deal-hopes-rates-expectations-2/
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    [2026-05-21 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Phase 2 of Manila bridge rehabilitation begins Saturday
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno announced that Phase 2 of the rehabilitation of the Dimasalang Bridge Northbound Lane will begin on Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/phase-2-of-manila-bridge-rehabilitation-begins-saturday/2348878
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    [2026-05-21 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: UN backs international court’s climate ruling despite US opposition
    Snippet: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to support a landmark ruling from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which found states have a legal responsibility to act to prevent the climate crisis from worsening.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/21/un-adopts-resolution-supporting-international-courts-climate-ruling
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    [2026-05-21 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung chip bonus breakdown: How new payout formula works
    Snippet: New compensation structure could hand memory sector employees nearly W600m while loss-making units lag behind
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742921
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    [2026-05-21 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: ‘Tank Day’ tumbler promo pulls Starbucks Korea into ideological fight
    Snippet: A botched campaign tied to painful democracy-era memories has drawn boycott calls, far-right memes and political apologies
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742920
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    [2026-05-21 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kospi surges as Samsung averts strike
    Snippet: The South Korean benchmark Kospi surged on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in Samsung Electronics after the memory chip giant averted a strike through a last-minute labor agreement.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742919
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    [2026-05-21 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Marcos vows stricter monitoring after Navotas landfill fire
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the government would strictly monitor landfill areas to prevent another fire similar to the one that erupted at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/marcos-vows-stricter-monitoring-after-navotas-landfill-fire/2348861
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    [2026-05-21 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Man with 'very serious' criminal history jailed over motorcyclist's death
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 4:07pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/allan-eveleigh-jailed-over-death-of-ian-welldon-in-toowoomba/106707012
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    [2026-05-21 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung labor truce marks shift from no-union culture
    Snippet: Strike threat fades, but internal tensions over profit-linked bonuses remain
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742914
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    [2026-05-21 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Blues fighting for an Origin dynasty a decade in the making
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 4:07pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/nsw-womens-origin-isabelle-kelly-whitewash/106707156
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    [2026-05-21 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: NDIS whistleblower protections 'among worst in the country', inquiry told
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 4:06pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/ndis-integrity-parliamentary-inquiry-whistleblower-protections/106696094
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    [2026-05-21 16:05 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: UN backs world court climate opinion; US among few to oppose
    Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/united-nations-backs-world-court-climate-opinion-may-2026/
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    [2026-05-21 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: What you need to know about tomorrow's ACT public school strike
    Snippet: Topic:Industrial Action
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/act-what-you-need-to-know-about-public-school-staff-strike/106705044
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    [2026-05-21 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Iran’s insurance, NATO intervention, and cables under threat: What’s going on in the Strait of Hormuz?
    Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz – a critical chokepoint accounting for 20% of seaborne oil trade prior to the US-Israeli war against Iran – remains effectively blocked despite the tentative ceasefire. The traffic has ground to a halt due to the risks posed by mines, recurring attacks, and ship seizures, as well as insurers’ reluctance to step in.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640276-what-going-on-strait-hormuz-iran-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-21 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: READ MORE: Iran’s insurance, NATO intervention, and cables under threat: What’s going on in the Strait of Hormuz?
    Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz – a critical chokepoint accounting for 20% of seaborne oil trade prior to the US-Israeli war against Iran – remains effectively blocked despite the tentative ceasefire. The traffic has ground to a halt due to the risks posed by mines, recurring attacks, and ship seizures, as well as insurers’ reluctance to step in.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640276-what-going-on-strait-hormuz-iran-us/
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    [2026-05-21 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Public transport to remain free in Tasmania for an additional year
    Snippet: Topic:Public Transport
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/tasmanian-budget-free-public-transport-extended/106706188
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    [2026-05-21 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought
    Snippet: In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742909
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    [2026-05-21 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lim Ae-ji wins Belgrade boxing gold
    Snippet: Lim Ae-ji of South Korea's national boxing team won a gold medal at the 63rd Belgrade Winner Tournament, raising expectations ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742907
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    [2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China woman develops 8cm throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, rupturing digestive system
    Snippet: ‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354116/china-woman-develops-8cm-throat-ulcer-after-quickly-eating-hotpot-rupturing-digestive-system?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China woman develops 8cm throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, rupturing digestive system
    Snippet: ‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3354116/china-woman-develops-8cm-throat-ulcer-after-quickly-eating-hotpot-rupturing-digestive-system
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    [2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Ireland] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
    Snippet: Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoric
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/21/gerry-hutch-dublin-byelection-campaign-extremist-views-irish-mainstream
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    [2026-05-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea unveils Global AI Hub vision aimed at tackling global challenges
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday unveiled its vision to launch the Global AI Hub in the country aimed at bringing together the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of global organizations to address challenges, such as disease control and climate change.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521007100320
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    [2026-05-21 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: MMDA expands environmental discipline campaign in Pateros
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Thursday expanded its “Yes to Ayos” discipline campaign to Pateros, bringing in environmental groups as part of efforts to widen the campaign’s reach in Metro Manila.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/21/news/national/mmda-expands-environmental-discipline-campaign-in-pateros/2348857
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    [2026-05-21 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: ‘Poisonous mushrooms’ insulting May 18 victims must be rooted out: Lee
    Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742905
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    [2026-05-21 15:56 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: ABC chair hits back at News Corp’s ‘divisive’ antisemitism reporting
    Snippet: ABC chair Kim Williams has hit out at “inflammatory” and “divisive” media critics after News Corp published a piece attacking the national broadcaster’s coverage of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/abc-chair-hits-back-at-news-corp-s-divisive-antisemitism-reporting-20260521-p5zzfp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea discusses cyberthreat response with U.S., Japan, other like-minded nations
    Snippet: SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Thursday it held a cyber deterrence meeting with partner nations to discuss ways to strengthen international cooperation against growing cyberthreats driven by emerging technologies.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260521006900315
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    [2026-05-21 15:55 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: It’s two years since a Singapore Airlines flight hit horror turbulence. Investigators just released their report
    Snippet: Singapore: It is two years since Singapore Airlines flight 321 landed in Bangkok with one passenger dead and scores injured, including 13 Australians, victims of one of the most extreme turbulence events in modern aviation history.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/it-s-two-years-since-a-singapore-airlines-flight-hit-horror-turbulence-investigators-just-released-their-report-20260521-p5zz98.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Iran executes two people for disrupting security: Report
    Snippet: The semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that two people were executed under charges of disrupting the country's security and having membership in a "terrorist" organisation
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-executes-two-people-disrupting-security-report
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    [2026-05-21 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Defence minister 'disappointed' by lawsuit over Darwin port ownership
    Snippet: Topic:Defence Industry
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/defence-minister-disappointed-by-lawsuit-over-darwin-port/106706932
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    [2026-05-21 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: AFLW's 2026 fixture to feature women's and men's double-headers
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 3:52pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/aflw-2026-fixture-released-featuring-double-headers/106706530
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    [2026-05-21 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Cambodia raids buildings linked to Chen Zhi, Chinese billionaire accused of scam empire
    Snippet: 104 people, including 82 Chinese nationals, detained in Phnom Penh raids as governments around world crack down on scam business
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354331/cambodia-raids-buildings-linked-chen-zhi-chinese-billionaire-accused-scam-empire?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-21 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Chen Zhi] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Cambodia raids buildings linked to Chen Zhi, Chinese billionaire accused of scam empire
    Snippet: 104 people, including 82 Chinese nationals, detained in Phnom Penh raids as governments around world crack down on scam business
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3354331/cambodia-raids-buildings-linked-chen-zhi-chinese-billionaire-accused-scam-empire
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    [2026-05-21 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Rohingya take to sea as UN food aid cuts hit Bangladesh refugee camps
    Snippet: Boats float on the Naf River in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (Photo by Rohim Ullah)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/rohingya-take-to-sea-as-un-food-aid-cuts-hit-bangladesh-refugee-camps
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    [2026-05-21 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Coles investigating 'weird scratching' Apple gift card scam claim
    Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/coles-investigating-melbourne-mum-s-2-000-apple-gift-card-sc/106705738
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    [2026-05-21 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Warning about 'fraudulent' Apple gift cards bought at Coles supermarket
    Snippet: Topic:Scams and Fraud
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/coles-investigating-melbourne-woman-apple-gift-card-claims/106705738
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    [2026-05-21 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Female AFL creators say vile comments 'just one example of what we deal with'
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 3:39pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/afl-blues-carlton-the-besties-the-jumper-punch-podcast/106706792
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    [2026-05-21 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Gyeonggi Province unveils voting guide for foreign residents in 13 languages
    Snippet: The Gyeonggi Provincial Office on Thursday unveiled a voting guide for foreign residents in 13 languages to encourage eligible foreign voters to cast their ballots in the June 3 local elections.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742862
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    [2026-05-21 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Colin Barnett's council merger idea was a dud — so why could it be revived?
    Snippet: Topic:Local Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/wa-perth-council-mergers-began-with-colin-barnett/106705530
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    [2026-05-21 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
    Snippet: Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q3p50d14jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 15:35 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Garment workers face heat risks in Bangladesh as energy cuts curb cooling
    Snippet: DHAKA – Factories across Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest clothes supplier, have turned off fans and coolers due to energy cuts caused by the Iran conflict, with workers sweltering and a drop in productivity likely costing billions of dollars.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/21/climate-change/heat-bangladesh-garment-workers/
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    [2026-05-21 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Queensland inquiry wraps as submissions say child safety complaints were ignored
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 3:34pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/qld-child-safety-inquiry-key-themes/106703604
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