Topic: World News — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-18 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
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[2026-05-18 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Indonesia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-05-18 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-05-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:28pm
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[2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Director becomes fourth Korean awarded Commandeur of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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[2026-05-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry
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[2026-05-18 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: High Court declared money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance
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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
Snippet: High Court declared money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance
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[2026-05-18 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:18 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Los Angeles Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong recorded his eighth multihit game of the season and crossed home plate three times.
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[2026-05-18 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Court partially grants injunction against union action as government steps up pressure for negotiated settlement
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[2026-05-18 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Chris Murrkarany Fitzpatrick
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[2026-05-18 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India’s fertility rate has been dropping, prompting calls for more babies with cash incentives
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[2026-05-18 16:10 UTC+10:00] [Sikkim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: India’s fertility rate has been dropping, prompting calls for more babies with cash incentives
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[2026-05-18 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities
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[2026-05-18 16:04 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities
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[2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:03pm
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[2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Six major business groups warn prolonged walkout could disrupt chip exports, weaken investment, hurt Korea’s broader economy
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[2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table
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[2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table
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[2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The broadcasting favourites are up to mischief in their first pod together. Plus, a cool new take on Radio 4’s hit series A History of the World in 100 Objects
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[2026-05-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: With Israel blocking imports of building materials, those rebuilding in Gaza are recycling ruins to make new homes
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[2026-05-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Gold Coast will spend $10 million preparing its hockey venue for Brisbane 2032, Mayor Tom Tate said on Monday as a new pre-Games international tournament was announced for the site.
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[2026-05-18 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker looks back into the courtroom during Abby Zwerner’s lawsuit against her on Oct. 28, 2025, in Newport News, Va. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, Pool, File)
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[2026-05-18 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A fund dedicated to supporting projects aimed at promoting South Korea's industrial growth and artificial intelligence transformation of the manufacturing industry will be created, with an anchor investment of at least 1 trillion won ($665.5 million), the industry ministry said Monday.
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[2026-05-18 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New Zealand’s players celebrate after Chris Wood scored during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match against Mexico in Sochi, Russia, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
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[2026-05-18 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will invest 50.4 billion won ($33.5 million) over the next five years to develop core technologies needed in artificial intelligence-based humanoid robots with universities and local tech companies, the science ministry said Monday.
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[2026-05-18 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-18 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-05-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 3:53pm
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[2026-05-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The first-ever meeting between women's football clubs of the two Koreas to be held on South Korean soil will take place this week, with the South Korean side seeking to avenge an earlier loss to their foes from north of the border.
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[2026-05-18 15:50 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: May 18, 2026 15:50 | News
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