Topic: World News — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: At least four people were killed, including three in the Moscow region, after Ukraine launched its biggest overnight drone attack on the Russian capital in more than a year, local officials said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon is set to admit that he failed to ensure that serious financial irregularities at UnetCredit were properly reported to the public while he served as chairman of the company, as part of a plea agreement filed with the Tel Aviv District Court’s Economic Department.
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[2026-05-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment
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[2026-05-17 22:17 UTC+10:00] [Yonaguni] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment
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[2026-05-17 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
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[2026-05-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Barakah nuclear power plant went online in 2020 with the help of South Korea and is the first and only nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula
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[2026-05-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [Cairo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Barakah nuclear power plant went online in 2020 with the help of South Korea and is the first and only nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula
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[2026-05-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tsinghua University team’s tackles one of most unsettling ideas in theoretical physics to possibly open a new pathway in quantum computing
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[2026-05-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Sidney Coleman] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tsinghua University team’s tackles one of most unsettling ideas in theoretical physics to possibly open a new pathway in quantum computing
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[2026-05-17 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MODENA, Italy — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited people wounded by a driver with a history of mental health problems who ran over several pedestrians in a city center in northern Italy.
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[2026-05-17 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden was spotted by paparazzi in West Los Angeles this week, where the former first son briefly reacted to questions about ongoing litigation surrounding former President Joe Biden’s interview tapes and alleged government UFO files.
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[2026-05-17 21:50 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Abu Dhabi – A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on Sunday, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
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[2026-05-17 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Ahead of a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven developed economies in Paris on Monday, a senior European official says the situation in the Middle East has highlighted how exposed the interconnected global economy is to external shocks.
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[2026-05-17 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Luxury watchmakers Audemars Piguet and Swatch have done the unthinkable: unveiling a new, affordable collaboration aimed at younger buyers, with prices ranging from $400 to, of course, $420.
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[2026-05-17 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades. (AP video: Mike Householder)
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[2026-05-17 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office acting Secretary Dave Gomez emerged as one of the top performing members of the Marcos Cabinet, the recent nationwide survey conducted by the RPMD Foundation Inc. showed.
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[2026-05-17 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has asked Minister Mohagher Iqbal to resign immediately in the face of controversy surrounding some P2.247 billion in questionable transactions involving the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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[2026-05-17 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern” after the virus killed nearly 90 people.
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[2026-05-17 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection
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[2026-05-17 21:12 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection
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[2026-05-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: With a final score of 343, Israel’s Noam Bettan took second place at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, with his song, Michelle.
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[2026-05-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Even if Israel occupies southern Lebanon through military force, it will not be able to destroy all of Hezbollah’s explosive drones or rockets, Israeli public broadcaster Kan News reported on Sunday morning, citing a security source.
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[2026-05-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: When Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Hospital was established by Dr. Moshe Wallach in 1902 on Jaffa Road at the entrance to the city, it had 20 beds and a small field for cows to graze. The cows supplied fresh milk for newborn babies and hospital patients.
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[2026-05-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: US President Donald Trump's administration hosted a Shabbat gathering at the White House over the weekend after the president urged American Jews to observe the holy day in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.
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[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Singer Delta Goodrem, representing Australia with the song 'Eclipse', performs during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. AFPInfo Protesters clash with police during an operation to clear a roadblock in Achica Arriba, Bolivia. EPAInfo People block a road in El Alto, Bolivia, during a protest to demand the reversal of Paz Pereira's resignation and the restoration of his presidency.
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[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Singer Delta Goodrem, representing Australia with the song 'Eclipse', performs during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria. AFPInfo Protesters clash with police during an operation to clear a roadblock in Achica Arriba, Bolivia. EPAInfo People block a road in El Alto, Bolivia, during a protest to demand the reversal of Paz Pereira's resignation and the restoration of his presidency.
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[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: It is a "personal decision" for Sir Keir Starmer whether he chooses to fight any potential leadership contest, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said.
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[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The unveiling of the high-octane fuel at the Taklimakan Rally comes on the back of international success for the ZXMOTO motorbike marque
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[2026-05-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Urumqi] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The unveiling of the high-octane fuel at the Taklimakan Rally comes on the back of international success for the ZXMOTO motorbike marque
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[2026-05-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE public is being urged to look to the skies on Sunday evening to determine the start date of Eid Al Adha and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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[2026-05-17 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, UAE authorities confirmed on Sunday.
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[2026-05-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-05-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Hamas is looking to exploit the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, in order to collect financial donations under a humanitarian or religious guise, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Thursday, citing Palestinian sources familiar with the details.
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[2026-05-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Several months after a US-mediated ceasefire entered into effect, Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Izz ad-Din al-Haddad made a series of critical mistakes that enabled Israel to track and ultimately kill him, security sources told Walla on Saturday.
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[2026-05-17 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Former interior minister and MK Moshe Arbel (Shas) told Shas head Arye Deri on Sunday that he would be resigning from the Knesset.
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[2026-05-17 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.
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[2026-05-17 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Some US officials are encouraging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seize one of Iran’s islands in the Persian Gulf, The Telegraph has reported, citing sources.
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[2026-05-17 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Three people were killed when a juvenile driver allegedly barreled into a crowd of pedestrians and cars on an Oakland street Saturday night, according to reports.
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[2026-05-17 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian capital faced about 80 drones through 7.00am local time, and air defences fought off dozens of projectiles according to Moscow’s mayor
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[2026-05-17 20:39 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Russian capital faced about 80 drones through 7.00am local time, and air defences fought off dozens of projectiles according to Moscow’s mayor
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[2026-05-17 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-05-17 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Greg Koenig believes the foil quartet he has selected for Asian and World Championships can achieve ‘beautiful things’ over next two months
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[2026-05-17 20:33 UTC+10:00] [fencing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Greg Koenig believes the foil quartet he has selected for Asian and World Championships can achieve ‘beautiful things’ over next two months
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[2026-05-17 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi authorities on Sunday responded to an electrical generator fire on the grounds of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, caused by an Iranian drone strike.
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[2026-05-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Ahead of the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK, we asked whether the show could make us laugh.
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[2026-05-17 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: US Senator Bill Cassidy has lost his Louisiana Republican primary after years of criticism from supporters of Donald Trump over his vote to convict the United States president during his 2021 impeachment trial linked to the January 6 Capitol attack that year.
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[2026-05-17 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Police officers responsible for protecting the Royal Family at Windsor Castle are being investigated over allegations they fell asleep on duty and left their posts unattended.
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[2026-05-17 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set last year with a 32nd climb and the other, known as the “Mountain Queen”, breaking her own women’s record with an 11th summit.
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[2026-05-17 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Senate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Senator Ronald dela Rosa is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his overseeing former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody ‘war on drugs’
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