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    [2026-05-18 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Spratly Islands] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Chinese scientists land on Sandy Cay reef as tensions with Philippines escalate once again
    Snippet: Manila says it sent a plane over the South China Sea reef in an effort to ‘drive away’ those carrying out ‘unauthorised’ research activity
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353947/chinese-scientists-land-sandy-cay-reef-tensions-philippines-escalate-once-again
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    [2026-05-18 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: The hantavirus stokes fear about travel to the end of the world
    Snippet: The sun shines down on Ushuaia, Argentina, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Joel Reyero)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-tourism-hantavirus-cruise-ship-ushuaia-7e16664e2d031797ed2c043c34956353
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    [2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Government freezes new overseas student course applications for a year
    Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/international-student-crackdown-private-colleges-training-school/106693206
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    [2026-05-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Mercedes-Benz turns Seoul into luxury brand showcase
    Snippet: Automaker opens public-facing Seongsu studio as part of global push to deepen customer engagement
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740199
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: China's 'hard game' on critical minerals is pushing Australian assets to the brink
    Snippet: By Angelique Donnellan
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/metal-smelters-more-funds-compete-with-china-critical-minerals/106675600
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Revolt against UK’s Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit
    Snippet: With the prime minister’s leadership in crisis, the spectre of rejoining the EU is creeping back into the debate
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353945/revolt-against-uks-starmer-revives-bitter-debate-over-undoing-brexit?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Keir Starmer] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Revolt against UK’s Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit
    Snippet: With the prime minister’s leadership in crisis, the spectre of rejoining the EU is creeping back into the debate
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353945/revolt-against-uks-starmer-revives-bitter-debate-over-undoing-brexit
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    [2026-05-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Local Spain
    Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
    Snippet: Bizum app to work for payments in shops in Spain, Canadian cops arrested for sexual assault in Barcelona, Spain says Ebola risk 'very low' amid DRC and Uganda outbreak and more news on Monday May 18th.
    Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260518/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-80
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    [2026-05-18 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Treasury yields rise amid global bond rout as inflation fears grip investors
    Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields continued their ascent on Monday as global bond markets sold off amid concerns of resurgent inflationary pressures.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/treasury-yields-inflation-bond-rout-oil.html
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    [2026-05-18 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer
    Snippet: Amid all the backstabbing and plotting in Britain’s beleaguered Labour Party, one crucial fact can easily become lost in the twists and turns of the saga – embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not even faced a formal challenge to his leadership yet.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/britain-faces-weeks-of-leadership-limbo-in-slow-motion-coup-against-starmer
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    [2026-05-18 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: 'Predator' arsonist's $1.5m fire an 'act of retribution', court told
    Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:52pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/oxford-hotel-arsonist-motivated-by-retribution-court-hears/106692832
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    [2026-05-18 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
    Snippet: Gaza City, Gaza – Standing in a long queue under the beating sun, 14-year-old Muhammed al-Roubi was waiting to buy bread. But there was a strong chance that, despite his patience, he would not get any.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/18/growing-bread-lines-gaza-israel-restricts-fuel-flour
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    [2026-05-18 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: SA premier plays down social media posts attempting to reveal his home address
    Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/premier-peter-malinauskas-on-social-media-golf-course-protests/106692934
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    [2026-05-18 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee Kang-in returns from injury
    Snippet: Lee Kang-in returned from an ankle injury and made a substitute appearance in the final league match of the season, but could not prevent his team from losing.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740237
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    [2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: New DBM chief De Leon holds world record for stamp collecting
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The new secretary of the Department of Budget and Management, Kim Robert De Leon, holds a Guinness record for having the biggest collection of pope stamps.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/new-dbm-chief-de-leon-holds-world-record-for-stamp-collecting/2345883
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    [2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: Trump-Xi summit reset cause for concern in Indonesia
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/trump-xi-summit-reset-cause-for-concern-in-indonesia/
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    [2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: What fact-finders have discovered so far on the Toboso encounter
    Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/fact-finding-mission-toboso-negros-occidental/
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    [2026-05-18 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Forces ganging up on us — Cayetano
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said he was not sure whether he would be the shortest serving Senate chief in Philippine history as he claimed that groups are ganging up on him.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/forces-ganging-up-on-us-cayetano/2345881
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    [2026-05-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Port Kembla identified as preferred AUKUS base in secret report
    Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/port-kembla-subs-base/106692098
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    [2026-05-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: 9News
    Title: Another passenger positive as hantavirus cruise ship heads to Netherlands
    Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
    Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/hantavirus-cruise-ship-expected-to-arrive-in-the-netherlands/0485925e-19b8-4d1f-87f5-b9a6ab6841bb
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    [2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
    Snippet: More than 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against a hospital trust after being exposed to what they say were "hazardous" levels of nitrous oxide.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74rdpkdl4lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: Bennett’s UAE plans prompted Netanyahu office to reveal secret wartime visit - report
    Snippet: The Prime Minister’s Office’s unusual decision to confirm that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had visited the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran was driven by concern that former prime minister Naftali Bennett was also expected to travel to Abu Dhabi, N12 reported on Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896513
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    [2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul mayoral frontrunner’s answer to tourist overcharging: dual pricing
    Snippet: For Chong Won-o, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea’s Seoul mayoral candidate, the city's tourism boom is testing its ability to manage its own popularity, with complaints of tourist overcharging beginning to undercut its global appeal.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740233
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    [2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: CU, GS25 expand 24-hour delivery amid late-night demand surge
    Snippet: Korea’s two leading convenience store brands — CU and GS25 — are expanding to round-the-clock delivery services as late-night quick commerce demand surges across major cities, officials said Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740230
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    [2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Parent company orders cattle station to 'cease any plans' for bird cull
    Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:28pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/newcastle-waters-cattle-station-bird-cull-stopped/106693348
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    [2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: By Tom Robinson
    Snippet: Tom Robinson is the executive producer of the NT Country Hour. He has covered rural and regional issues across the NT and Western Australia.
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/tom-robinson/13769536
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    [2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Park Chan-wook receives France's top cultural honor at Cannes
    Snippet: Director becomes fourth Korean awarded Commandeur of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740228
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    [2026-05-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Mental health talk for Chinese-speaking foreign residents in Seoul
    Snippet: For many foreign residents in Korea, talking about mental health can be especially difficult when language and cultural barriers are added to the mix.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740227
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    [2026-05-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Anglo American sells central Qld coal mines to UK company
    Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/anglo-american-sells-queensland-coal-mines-to-dhilmar/106592324
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    [2026-05-18 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial
    Snippet: High Court declared money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3353940/hong-kong-court-confiscates-hk674860-3-defendants-terrorism-trial?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:26 UTC+10:00] [United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial
    Snippet: High Court declared money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3353940/hong-kong-court-confiscates-hk674860-3-defendants-terrorism-trial
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    [2026-05-18 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: ICC prosecutors outline five expert witnesses to bolster case against Duterte
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is preparing a multi-pronged expert witness strategy in its case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to prove that the killing of thousands in connection with his anti-drug campaign was part of a deliberate and state-backed policy amounting to crimes against humanity.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/icc-prosecutors-outline-five-expert-witnesses-to-bolster-case-against-duterte/2345874
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    [2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Izna to return in June with third EP ‘Set the Tempo’
    Snippet: Izna will return with its third EP "Set the Tempo" on June 8, the girl group announced Monday through its official social media channels.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740219
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    [2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Southern Police District confirms Senate shooting suspect tested positive in paraffin test
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mel Oragon, the suspect arrested in the May 13 Senate shooting, tested positive for gunpowder, the Southern Police District (SPD) confirmed Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/18/news/southern-police-district-confirms-senate-shooting-suspect-tested-positive-in-paraffin-test/2345872
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    [2026-05-18 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Busan’s global tourism push hits flight access hurdle
    Snippet: Busan seeks to capitalize on its growing tourism industry amid a surge in international visitors, but connections to the city continue to hinder its goal of attracting 5 million overseas tourists annually.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740214
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    [2026-05-18 16:18 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: The Japan Times
    Title: Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil's World Cup decision
    Snippet: Brazil's record scorer Neymar said he had to endure "nonsense" ⁠criticism as he worked his way back from serious injuries and is satisfied he has done all he can to prove he is fully fit and deserves a place in Carlo ​Ancelotti's World Cup squad.
    Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/05/18/soccer/neymar-brazil-world-cup-fit/
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    [2026-05-18 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Mark Latham’s ex-partner denies insider trading tips from billionaire Richard White
    Snippet: Mark Latham’s ex-partner Nathalie Matthews has denied receiving insider trading tips and a $145,000 payment from controversial billionaire WiseTech global founder Richard White.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/mark-latham-s-ex-partner-denies-insider-trading-tips-from-billionaire-richard-white-20260518-p5zydw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Jerusalem Post
    Title: IDF reservists forced to cross Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits
    Snippet: IDF reservist soldiers on the border with Lebanon are compelled to enter Lebanese territory, putting themselves at risk, despite not being eligible for benefits associated with the added risk, KAN News reported on Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896504
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    [2026-05-18 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kim Hye-seong, Lee Jung-hoo stay hot in MLB wins
    Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong recorded his eighth multihit game of the season and crossed home plate three times.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740210
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    [2026-05-18 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Samsung, union return to mediation as strike deadline looms
    Snippet: Court partially grants injunction against union action as government steps up pressure for negotiated settlement
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740204
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    [2026-05-18 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Alice Springs' gruelling West Macs Monster ultra-marathon, in pictures
    Snippet: By Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/nt-west-macs-monster-trail-run-festival-alice-springs-photos/106691448
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    [2026-05-18 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: India has 1.42 billion people – but some Modi allies want bigger families
    Snippet: India’s fertility rate has been dropping, prompting calls for more babies with cash incentives
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353938/india-has-142-billion-people-some-modi-allies-want-bigger-families?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Sikkim] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: India has 1.42 billion people – but some Modi allies want bigger families
    Snippet: India’s fertility rate has been dropping, prompting calls for more babies with cash incentives
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3353938/india-has-142-billion-people-some-modi-allies-want-bigger-families
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    [2026-05-18 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says
    Snippet: Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353936/hong-kong-should-trigger-travel-alert-congo-uganda-amid-ebola-outbreak-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says
    Snippet: Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353936/hong-kong-should-trigger-travel-alert-congo-uganda-amid-ebola-outbreak-expert-says
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    [2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hyundai, Kia team up with top Indian universities on EV research
    Snippet: Hyundai Motor and Kia have expanded partnerships with seven top universities in India to accelerate the development of core electric-vehicle technologies and strengthen future mobility capabilities.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740194
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    [2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: ABC News
    Title: Trial begins for concert pianist suing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
    Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:03pm
    Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/jayson-gilham-case-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-gaza-comments/106691262
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    [2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Business lobbies urge Samsung union to call off strike over economic risks
    Snippet: Six major business groups warn prolonged walkout could disrupt chip exports, weaken investment, hurt Korea’s broader economy
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740193
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    [2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Occupational bug’: China surgeon goes viral for weighing 150kg due to work stress, bad diet
    Snippet: Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353520/occupational-bug-china-surgeon-goes-viral-weighing-150kg-due-work-stress-bad-diet?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Occupational bug’: China surgeon goes viral for weighing 150kg due to work stress, bad diet
    Snippet: Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353520/occupational-bug-china-surgeon-goes-viral-weighing-150kg-due-work-stress-bad-diet
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