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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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    [2026-05-21 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: How Australia's EV uptake compares with the rest of the world
    Snippet: Topic:Electric Vehicles
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-05-21/ev-sales-are-growing-worldwide-as-china-dominates/106705288
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    [2026-05-21 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Bruce Springsteen takes jab at Trump, Paramount during Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last ‘Late Show’
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/bruce-springsteen-jabs-trump-paramount-on-stephen-colberts-second-to-last-late-show/
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    [2026-05-21 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: What's being cut in Tasmania's state budget?
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 3:26pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/tas-budget-2026-explained-where-are-the-cuts/106682908
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    [2026-05-21 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Fears CSIRO job cuts will damage Australia's climate change adaptability
    Snippet: Topic:Scientific Organisations
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/australia-climate-change-adaptability-csiro-environment-job-cuts/106705042
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    [2026-05-21 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kolmar develops targeted antiaging ingredient
    Snippet: Kolmar Korea said Thursday it had developed a new antiaging ingredient called Tocopherol-Oxalate-Tocopherol, or TOT, through joint research with a team led by Lee Dong-won at Jeonbuk National University.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742843
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    [2026-05-21 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Posco marks 22 years of community meal support
    Snippet: Posco said Thursday that its free meal program that supports senior citizens living alone and people with disabilities marked its 22nd anniversary with a volunteer meal service event at Songrim Senior Welfare Center in Pohang.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10742840
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    [2026-05-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/rfk-jr-terminates-health-group-leaders-who-set-preventative-health-screening-guidelines/
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    [2026-05-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Spencer Pratt reveals shocking reason he joined Republican party
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/spencer-pratt-reveals-real-reason-he-joined-republican-party/
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    [2026-05-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary
    Snippet: The government on Wednesday approved a 250 million NIS plan to preserve heritage and antiquities sites across the West Bank, Jordan Valley, and the Judean Desert, ahead of the anniversary of the Six-Day War in June.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896868
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    [2026-05-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
    Snippet: The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with Israel and the world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-896925
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    [2026-05-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll
    Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud continued to weaken in a new Maariv poll published Thursday, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party (RZP) crossed the electoral threshold for the first time in nearly six months.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-896926
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    [2026-05-21 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way
    Snippet: A mountain rescue team is warning about the risks of drinking water from burns after two walkers on the West Highland Way became so ill they vomited through the night.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rpgqyqygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Popular Costco patio swings recalled after injuries linked to dangerous fall hazard
    Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/popular-costco-patio-swings-recalled-after-injuries-linked-to-dangerous-fall-hazard/
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    [2026-05-21 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: European markets to open flat as oil prices fall below $100
    Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday as investors assess the latest geopolitical news and oil price moves lower.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/21/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news.html
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    [2026-05-21 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Top UN court to weigh in on the right to strike
    Snippet: Exterior view of the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-court-right-to-strike-advisory-opinion-2199bbe1e530194e2af103de87e23380
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    [2026-05-21 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: South Korea seeks quicker OPCON transfer than US timeline suggests
    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/10742818
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    [2026-05-21 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
    Snippet: This week, with air raid warnings wailing in the distance, Kyiv held a funeral for two sisters.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k2lmmjvzxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Government to slash 1,700 jobs as Abetz looks to rein in Tasmanian spending
    Snippet: Thu 21 May 2026 at 3:00pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-21/tasmanian-state-budget-2026-cuts-and-debt/106695336
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