[2026-05-17 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Foreign tourists get a grip on sumo beyond ringside

Snippet: International tourists take part in a salt-throwing purification ritual at Asakusa Sumo Club in Tokyo's Asakusa district. (Nanami Sato)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/travel-leisure/foreign-tourists-get-a-grip-on-sumo-beyond-ringside

[2026-05-17 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sonis scores 2 goals as Denver beats Orlando in NWSL

Snippet: Janine Sonis scored two goals for the second straight game, and the expansion Denver Summit beat the Orlando Pride 3-1 on Saturday for the first home victory in franchise history.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nwsl-soccer-27e3740c2dd15614dc5a3556272b50f4

[2026-05-17 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Conor McGregor to face Max Holloway in long-awaited return to UFC

Snippet: Conor McGregor speaks during a KnuckleMania V boxing news conference, on Jan. 23, 2025, in Bensalem, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ufc-conor-mcgregor-e69274ba01e08232bb94add0efd042de

[2026-05-17 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past - review

Snippet: In Children of the American Jewish Ghetto: Stories of Struggle and Achievement from 1881 through World War I, Chaim Rosenberg has produced a fascinating social history. It is also a reference book recounting the lives and careers of a complete generation of accomplished American Jews, successful in a wide variety of careers and occupations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-896164

[2026-05-17 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Brass bands in Beijing make way for sticker shock at home as Trump returns to escalating inflation

Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned from the spectacle of a Chinese state visit to a less than welcoming U.S. economy — with the military band and garden tour in Beijing giving way to pressure over how to fix America's escalating inflation rate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/world/brass-bands-in-beijing-make-way-for-sticker-shock-at-home-as-trump-returns-to-escalating-inflation/2345600

[2026-05-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Tel Aviv University student wounded in Gaza finds swastika on his car - report

Snippet: A Tel Aviv University student and IDF soldier who had been wounded in Gaza found a swastika drawn on his car, KAN News reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-896390

[2026-05-17 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: WHO sounds global alarm over ‘extraordinary’ Ebola strain spreading through central Africa

Snippet: A terrifying strain of Ebola has triggered a global health emergency after tearing through central Africa and spreading into major urban capitals, health officials warned Saturday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/world-news/who-sounds-alarm-extraordinary-ebola-strain-spreading-central-africa-without-vaccine/

[2026-05-17 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

Snippet: Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353584/hong-kongs-iconic-bank-china-tower-opens-1990-scmp-archive?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Hongkong Bank] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

Snippet: Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3353584/hong-kongs-iconic-bank-china-tower-opens-1990-scmp-archive

[2026-05-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Perfect Crown' apologizes for inaccurate portrayal of royal rituals

Snippet: Byeon Woo-seok and IU's hit K-drama faces criticism in its final stretch

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739435

[2026-05-17 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Activists investigated on suspicion of defaming comfort women

Snippet: Right-wing civic group leaders' alleged defamation of comfort women, a euphemism for women victimized by sexual enslavement of Japan during World War II, has been transferred to the prosecution.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739434

[2026-05-17 13:09 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/london-police-were-out-in-force-to-deal-with-rival-rallies-and-a-soccer-final-20260517-p5zxvc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship hit wall with Iran

Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- During his first year back in office, US President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739430

[2026-05-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Only half of Koreans trust emergency medical services: survey

Snippet: South Koreans' confidence in the emergency medical services last year just hovered above the 50 percent mark, a survey showed Sunday, after medical staff shortages resulted in several incidents ambulances being turned away by hospitals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739429

[2026-05-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [US Senate] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Snippet: Cassidy’s bid to win nomination for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/17/republican-louisiana-senator-bill-cassidy-results-primary-trump

[2026-05-17 12:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump-Xi talks offer relief, few breakthroughs for Korea

Snippet: Summit eases worst-case concerns over supply chains and energy imports, but offered few substantive agreements

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739425

[2026-05-17 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: La. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy fails to make runoff in primary, as Trump-backed challenger tops vote

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, as he was projected to finish third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/la-republican-sen-bill-cassidy-fails-to-make-runoff-in-primary-as-trump-backed-challenger-tops-vote/

[2026-05-17 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

Snippet: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province a public health emergency of international concern.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l2p0wwzzdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Pokémon cards are fuelling crime in Melbourne

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 12:54pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/pokemon-cards-fuelling-crime-against-melbourne-businesses/106669090

[2026-05-17 12:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fed Chair Warsh resigns from Coupang board, unloads shares

Snippet: Kevin Warsh has begun severing his ties to e-commerce giant Coupang, resigning from the board and moving to sell shares in the company to comply with federal ethics requirements tied to his new role as Federal Reserve chairman.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739423

[2026-05-17 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro

Snippet: The Trump administration plans to announce criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro Wednesday, according to a US Justice Department official, ‌in a move that would escalate the pressure campaign against the island's communist government.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739422

[2026-05-17 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip

Snippet: MOSCOW (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739421

[2026-05-17 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite to have water interruptions this week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/some-areas-in-metro-manila-rizal-cavite-to-have-water-interruptions-this-week/2345599

[2026-05-17 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Steven Soderbergh on John Lennon and AI

Snippet: Director Steven Soderbergh poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 16, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/john-lennon-steven-soderbergh-ai-cannes-documentary-7794a4344ed455cae4c5780fa6610860

[2026-05-17 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Dockers search for ninth straight win as they face Dons at MCG

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 12:24pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/afl-r10-bombers-dockers-saints-tigers-eagles-giants-live-blog/106689516

[2026-05-17 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police investigate suspicious death of woman in New Town

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 12:22pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/tas-woman-found-dead-new-town/106689538

[2026-05-17 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Woman dead for weeks found by police in Hobart home

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 12:22pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/tas-woman-found-dead-for-weeks-new-town/106689538

[2026-05-17 12:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM warns of emergency arbitration if Samsung's wage talks fall through Monday

Snippet: The government will be pushed to invoke "all available measures including emergency arbitration" if Samsung Electronics' wage negotiations fall through, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739412

[2026-05-17 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation

Snippet: MONTGOMERY — Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the city considered the crucible of the modern Civil Rights Movement to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/world/in-the-birthplace-of-civil-rights-movement-groups-rally-to-defend-black-political-representation/2345598

[2026-05-17 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris

Snippet: From New York to Milan, buyers push and shove each other to get their hands on the ‘Royal Pop’ timepieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353850/swatch-audemars-piguet-watch-launch-ignites-global-chaos-tear-gas-fired-paris?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 12:17 UTC+10:00] [Swatch] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris

Snippet: From New York to Milan, buyers push and shove each other to get their hands on the ‘Royal Pop’ timepieces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353850/swatch-audemars-piguet-watch-launch-ignites-global-chaos-tear-gas-fired-paris

[2026-05-17 12:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM welcomes Samsung Electronics labor-management dialogue, warns of emergency arbitration if strike causes damage

Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Sunday welcomed the planned resumption of dialogue between Samsung Electronics and its labor union amid a looming strike, while warning that the government will consider every possible measure, including emergency arbitration, to minimize potential damage to the national economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739408

[2026-05-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Not even Photoshopped: Plastic surgery clinics turn to AI for ads

Snippet: Consumers have long questioned the authenticity of heavily edited before-and-after photographs from plastic surgery clinics. However, the emergence of fully AI-generated promotional images has introduced an additional layer of doubt.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739405

[2026-05-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

Snippet: The UK's relationship with the EU looks set to become an issue in both a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield constituency.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7l265pe8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: School stress peaks in first year of high school, young adults say

Snippet: A report showed Sunday that looking back on their time as students, Seoul citizens in their 20s said they felt the highest level of stress when they were attending the first year of high school.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739400

[2026-05-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump could shake up LA mayor race with bombshell Spencer Pratt endorsement

Snippet: President Donald Trump may be preparing to toss a political grenade into Los Angeles’ mayoral race, by backing reality TV firebrand Spencer Pratt.Buzz surrounding a possible Trump endorsement of Pratt has exploded inside conservative circles as the former reality star’s longshot campaign starts gaining serious attention far outside Hollywood gossip pages.“Trump loves celebrity candidates, and Spencer knows exactly how to dominate headlines,” a Republican insider told gossip columnist Rob Shuter.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/donald-trump-reportedly-considers-endorsing-spencer-pratt-for-la-mayor/

[2026-05-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump threatens ‘weak minded’ Boebert with primary after she campaigns for Massie

Snippet: President Donald Trump is raring for a fight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/trump-threatens-weak-minded-boebert-with-primary-after-she-campaigns-for-massie/

[2026-05-17 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Minor earthquake hits waters off Jeju Island: weather agency

Snippet: A 2.0 magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southern island of Jeju on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739396

[2026-05-17 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Ebola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern

Snippet: At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRC

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/who-ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-global-health-emergency

[2026-05-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Labor plays down chances of post-budget poll boost

Snippet: May 17, 2026 12:06 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-plays-down-chances-of-post-budget-poll-boost/

[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

Snippet: Eurovision 2026 has come to a close, with Bulgaria crowned winner and Israel in second place after a nail-biting public vote.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cj3pznr0zr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do China’s plans for ‘comprehensive’ new AI law mean for future of technology?

Snippet: The State Council has outlined its plans to ‘accelerate comprehensive legislation for the sound development’ of the technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3353834/what-do-chinas-plans-comprehensive-new-ai-law-mean-future-technology?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National People's Congress] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What do China’s plans for ‘comprehensive’ new AI law mean for future of technology?

Snippet: The State Council has outlined its plans to ‘accelerate comprehensive legislation for the sound development’ of the technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3353834/what-do-chinas-plans-comprehensive-new-ai-law-mean-future-technology

[2026-05-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over a rare strain of Ebola that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/world/who-declares-international-health-emergency-over-rare-ebola-strain/2345597

[2026-05-17 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem 'Bangaranga'

Snippet: VIENNA (AP) -- Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with her infectious party anthem "Bangaranga," giving the southeast European country its first-ever victory in the competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739387

[2026-05-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Scientists find climate change reducing oxygen in rivers

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739385

[2026-05-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump returns from China with stability and stalemate

Snippet: WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -- US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing may have produced modest results by the standards of US-China summits but it highlighted a clear benefit for China: after the extremes ‌of last year's trade war, the countries have reverted to their familiar economic and strategic standoff.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739384

[2026-05-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Arizona man shocked when he finds unexpected, giant creature swimming in his pool

Snippet: Talk about a lounge lizard.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/man-discovers-giant-lizzard-swimming-in-his-backyard-pool/

[2026-05-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader

Snippet: Israel says leader was architect of Oct.7 attacks

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739383

[2026-05-17 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Arizona teen allegedly shoots dead pregnant girlfriend, 16, after demanding she ‘kill the baby’

Snippet: A deranged Arizona teen allegedly shot his 16-year-old pregnant girlfriend dead after repeatedly threatening her life when she found out she was expecting his baby, according to her devastated family.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/controlling-arizona-teen-allegedly-shot-dead-pregnant-girlfriend-16-after-demanding-she-kill-the-baby/