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    [2026-05-20 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president
    Snippet: Protests calling for Rodrigo Paz to resign intensify, just six months into his presidency
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3354186/bolivias-capital-under-siege-protests-and-blockades-deepen-crisis-president?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-20 15:02 UTC+10:00] [X] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president
    Snippet: Protests calling for Rodrigo Paz to resign intensify, just six months into his presidency
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3354186/bolivias-capital-under-siege-protests-and-blockades-deepen-crisis-president
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    [2026-05-20 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Teenaged trio arrested over Melbourne nightclub arsons
    Snippet: Wed 20 May 2026 at 3:01pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/victoria-three-arrested-melbourne-nightclub-fires/106701982
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    [2026-05-20 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say
    Snippet: The family of a British couple held in Iran after being accused of spying say the pair have gone on hunger strike to press for their release.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e890y14r5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail
    Snippet: Sarah Ferguson's close friend and business partner, Manuel Fernandez, used his Palace links to threaten a worker with jail, according to a recording obtained by the BBC.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8kv7ykv8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Labour] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: The balance of global power is shifting fast, but Britain is stuck in the same old Brexit rut | Rafael Behr
    Snippet: Without a reckoning about the epic strategic error of leaving the EU, there is no serious debate about the country’s future place in the world
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/20/global-power-britain-brexit
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    [2026-05-20 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Pakistani man who killed TikTok star Sana Yousaf for rejecting him sentenced to death | South China Morning Post
    Snippet: The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances.
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3354184/pakistani-man-who-killed-tiktok-star-sana-yousaf-rejecting-him-sentenced-death
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    [2026-05-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Fraud charges against ex-Olympic champion and wife abandoned
    Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/ex-olympic-champ-wife-ecstatic-as-fraud-case-dropped/cb1bac59-0518-4f49-baa4-98d1087c999e
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    [2026-05-20 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: Chinese president says Middle East at 'critical juncture between war and peace'
    Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, according to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/chinese-president-says-middle-east-critical-juncture-between-war-and
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    [2026-05-20 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Singaporean hiker rescued after emailing for help on restricted Jeju mountain
    Snippet: A Singaporean hiker was rescued from a restricted mountain in Jeju after sending an email for help when his phone could not make local calls, authorities said Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741962
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    [2026-05-20 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Maroons hit with triple injury blow as Blues look for whitewash
    Snippet: Topic:State of Origin
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/queensland-hit-by-triple-injury-blow-for-state-of-origin-iii/106701680
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    [2026-05-20 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva from Gamsansa
    Snippet: Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva from Gamsansa
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741960
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    [2026-05-20 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korean captain vows to stand firm against NK’s Naegohyang
    Snippet: Suwon’s Ji So-yun says her team will stand firm against North Korea’s physical play in AFC semifinal
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741957
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    [2026-05-20 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Immigrants are to blame' and other falsehoods about diphtheria
    Snippet: Topic:Disease Outbreak
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/diphtheria-is-spreading-in-australia-but-so-is-misinformation/106700620
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    [2026-05-20 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kim Ha-seong records first RBI of season
    Snippet: Kim Ha-seong of the Atlanta Braves recorded his first hit in five games and also picked up his first RBI of the season.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741956
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    [2026-05-20 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hyundai Motor Group to deploy 25,000 Atlas robots across factories
    Snippet: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy more than 25,000 Atlas humanoid robots developed by its US robotics subsidiary Boston Dynamics across its vehicle manufacturing operations, with plans to manufacture key robot components in the US.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741955
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    [2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Xi and Putin are trying to shape a polycentric world. Here are the takeaways
    Snippet: The Chinese and Russian leaders are holding talks in Beijing, soon after Trump’s visit
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354181/how-xi-and-putin-are-trying-shape-polycentric-world-heres-takeaways?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: How Xi and Putin are trying to shape a polycentric world. Here are the takeaways
    Snippet: The Chinese and Russian leaders are holding talks in Beijing, soon after Trump’s visit
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3354181/how-xi-and-putin-are-trying-shape-polycentric-world-heres-takeaways
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    [2026-05-20 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him
    Snippet: Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/20/trump-news-at-a-glance-president-forces-out-another-republican-who-crossed-him
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    [2026-05-20 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Local in Melbourne's north says recycling plant odour 'a form of torture'
    Snippet: Wed 20 May 2026 at 2:45pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/visy-recycling-plant-stacks-still-leave-odour-over-reservoir/106663300
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    [2026-05-20 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Former AOA member Kwon Min-a says court ruling brings closure in sexual assault case
    Snippet: Rape charge recognized after 18 years, but statute of limitations prevents legal punishment, she said
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741943
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    [2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Chavit denies Bato used yacht to flee
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-denies-bato-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825
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    [2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Chavit Singson denies fugitive senator used yacht to flee
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-singson-denies-fugitive-senator-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825
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    [2026-05-20 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Core Lithium restarts Northern Territory mine as price booms
    Snippet: Wed 20 May 2026 at 2:42pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/core-lithium-restarts-darwin-mine/106700190
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    [2026-05-20 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Valenzuela sets aside P2.5B for road, drainage projects for 2026
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The administration of Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian lined up several road and drainage projects for implementation within the year across the city amounting to P2.5 billion.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/valenzuela-sets-aside-p25b-for-road-drainage-projects-for-2026/2347840
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    [2026-05-20 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert
    Snippet: Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354178/singapore-japan-south-korea-boost-ebola-screening-after-who-alert?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-20 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert
    Snippet: Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3354178/singapore-japan-south-korea-boost-ebola-screening-after-who-alert
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    [2026-05-20 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Middle East Eye
    Title: South Korea investigating objects that hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz
    Snippet: South Korea said it is continuing “close and serious discussions” over the recent attack on the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz on 4 May, according to the Yonhap news agency.
    Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-investigating-objects-hit-vessel-strait-hormuz
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    [2026-05-20 14:34 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties
    Snippet: May 20, 2026 14:34 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/xi-and-putin-meet-to-reaffirm-china-russia-ties/
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    [2026-05-20 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Yonhap News Summary
    Snippet: The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520007100315
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    [2026-05-20 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London turns back due to technical issue | The National
    Snippet: An Etihad Airways flight bound for London had to turn around and return to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning due to a technical issue.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/20/etihad-flight-from-abu-dhabi-to-london-turns-back-due-to-technical-issue/
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    [2026-05-20 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Man jailed over manslaughter of Sydney surfer after dispute over $50
    Snippet: By Sean Tarek Goodwin
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/nsw-man-jailed-manslaughter-surfer-guy-haymes-manly-apartment/106701364
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    [2026-05-20 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Why everybody is talking about stocks in Korea, and why it's worrisome
    Snippet: As Kospi breaks records, more Koreans are pouring into stocks, driven by fear of missing out and fading faith in traditional paths to economic security
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741924
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    [2026-05-20 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Blackstone and ESR home in on Japan warehouses
    Snippet: This ESR warehouse sits in Kanagawa prefecture, southwest of Tokyo. Investors are looking to Japan's property market for growth and returns as they flee political uncertainty elsewhere in the world. (Photo Courtesy of ESR)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/property/blackstone-and-esr-home-in-on-japan-warehouses
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    [2026-05-20 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: NT Police officer acquitted of coercing ex-partner over T-shirt assault
    Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/nt-police-officer-acquitted-attempting-pervert-course-of-justice/106695700
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    [2026-05-20 14:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Latham avoids airing dirty laundry in court as ex's abuse claim dropped
    Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/mark-latham-abuse-claims-apprehended-violence-order-by-ex-partner-nathalie-matthews-dropped/de85316c-2af4-4886-9334-f4222c2bb054
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    [2026-05-20 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: ‘No attack on Senate’: Remulla casts doubt on Aplasca over May 13 gunfire
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/police-investigation-remulla-casts-doubt-mao-aplasca-may-13-senate/
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    [2026-05-20 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (URGENT) Cheong Wa Dae expresses 'deep regret' over collapse of Samsung wage talks, urges continued efforts
    Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520006700315
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    [2026-05-20 14:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG helps native honeybee population buzz back
    Snippet: Endangered bee population quadruples to 4 million under LG-led breeding initiative
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741913
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    [2026-05-20 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Most popular German party disproportionally targeted by violent attacks
    Snippet: Almost two out of three violent attacks against politicians in Germany in 2025 targeted members of Alternative for Germany (AfD), government data shows. An MP from the right-wing party blamed the development on what he called a years-long defamation campaign.
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640199-afd-targeted-violent-attacks-politicians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-05-20 14:05 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet among pomp and pageantry less than a week after Trump visit
    Snippet: Coming so soon after the visit by US president Donald Trump, the optics and outcomes of the meeting between China and Russia will be closely scrutinised
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/china-russia-xi-jinping-vladimir-putin-meet-beijing-after-trump-visit
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    [2026-05-20 14:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Inquirer
    Title: West PH Sea: DND rebuts China sovereignty claim over Pag-asa, Lawak islands
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday rejected recent statements from China’s defense ministry asserting sovereignty over features in the West Philippine Sea, including Pag-asa Island and Lawak Island, saying these remain under Philippine administration and jurisdiction under international law.
    Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475667/dnd-rejects-china-sovereignty-claims-over-pag-asa-lawak-islands/
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    [2026-05-20 14:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Michael West Media
    Title: Former Rex boss admits misleading profit message
    Snippet: May 20, 2026 14:02 | News
    Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/former-rex-boss-admits-misleading-profit-message/
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    [2026-05-20 14:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung Electronics launches industry’s first 6K gaming monitor
    Snippet: Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled four new Odyssey gaming monitors, including what it called the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, the Odyssey G6, as the company steps up its push into the premium gaming display market.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10741898
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    [2026-05-20 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Nvidia to launch Singapore research hub as city-state boosts AI plans
    Snippet: Global artificial-intelligence chip leader Nvidia will launch a new research center in Singapore, one of a slew of new AI-related measures announced by the city-state on Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/nvidia-to-launch-singapore-research-hub-as-city-state-boosts-ai-plans.html
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    [2026-05-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ‘outpacing the US’ in biotech race to find cure for Parkinson’s disease
    Snippet: A leading Chinese neurologist says publicly available data shows a clear lead in the development of stem cell treatments
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3353950/china-outpacing-us-biotech-race-find-cure-parkinsons-disease?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China ‘outpacing the US’ in biotech race to find cure for Parkinson’s disease
    Snippet: A leading Chinese neurologist says publicly available data shows a clear lead in the development of stem cell treatments
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3353950/china-outpacing-us-biotech-race-find-cure-parkinsons-disease
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    [2026-05-20 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Married at First Sight UK allegations
    Snippet: Wed 20 May 2026 at 2:00pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/married-at-first-sight-uk-pulled/106700372
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    [2026-05-20 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (URGENT) Kakao union says 5 affiliates, including headquarters, vote in favor of staging strike
    Snippet: (2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260520006500315
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    [2026-05-20 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post
    Snippet: James Roscoe, the deputy to Britain's ambassador in Washington, has abruptly left his post.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0520j079n2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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