[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/

[2026-05-17 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Parts of Metro Manila and Laguna to have power interruptions due to maintenance works

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Some areas in Metro Manila and Laguna will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/news/parts-of-metro-manila-and-laguna-to-have-power-interruptions-due-to-maintenance-works/2345596

[2026-05-17 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teenage pedestrian dies after being hit in Perth car park

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/teenage-pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-in-perth-car-park/106689480

[2026-05-17 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: 'Power with Purpose': Gordon Brown, the British PM who ‘saved the world’ - review

Snippet: Gordon Brown was prime minister of the United Kingdom between 2007 and 2010. For a decade before that, he managed the country’s finances as Chancellor of the Exchequer. His public persona projected a dour countenance, a son of the Manse (a house for Protestant clergy in Scotland), and an introspective intellectual who preferred a good book to idle chatter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896157

[2026-05-17 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iran allegedly behind Canada attacks on US consulate, synagogue

Snippet: One of the allegations made in the criminal complaint against Kata’ib Hezbollah senior official Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, following the US Department of Justice announcement of his arrest on Friday, was that Iranian proxies may have been behind at least two March shooting attacks in Toronto.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896386

[2026-05-17 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cakes and connection as migrant women get skills in kitchen and beyond

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:32am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/beyond-the-kitchen-gives-migrant-women-cooking-skills-and-more/106684492

[2026-05-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: HS Trans track athlete sparks shocking podium decision after sweeping California finals

Snippet: A transgender high school athlete dominated multiple girls track and field events at a California regional final Saturday, igniting backlash from parents, competitors and activists. Ultimately prompting officials to award duplicate gold medals to female runners-up.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/trans-track-star-ab-hernandez-shares-california-podium-after-sweeping-finals/

[2026-05-17 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:28am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/labor-wins-stafford-by-election-luke-richmond/106689404

[2026-05-17 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Labor claims victory in Stafford by-election

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:28am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/labor-claims-victory-stafford-by-election-luke-richmond/106689404

[2026-05-17 11:26 UTC+10:00] [International Relations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S.

Snippet: A scandal-plagued billionaire tycoon close to Venezuela’s deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, was extradited to the United States on Saturday, Venezuela’s government said.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/world/americas/venezuela-extradites-tycoon-alex-saab.html

[2026-05-17 11:26 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Origin selection news: NSW to stick with Crichton despite Bulldogs slump

Snippet: Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is set to retain his place in the NSW Blues side despite featuring in a misfiring Bulldogs team that has lost five games in a row.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/origin-selection-news-nsw-to-stick-with-crichton-despite-bulldogs-slump-20260517-p5zxtu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Prosecutors seek death penalty for shooter in 2025 Capital Jewish Museum attack

Snippet: United States federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the shooter in the May 2025 killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside Washington’s Capital Jewish Museum, the DC US attorney's office announced on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-896380

[2026-05-17 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing

Snippet: France has opened an investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi after NGOs accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of complicity in the killing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640084-france-investigate-saudi-journalist-killing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-17 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: France has opened an investigation into the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi after NGOs accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of complicity in the killing.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/640084-france-investigate-saudi-journalist-killing/

[2026-05-17 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US

Snippet: MIAMI — Venezuela's government said Saturday it deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro facing several criminal investigations in the U.S. less than three years after the businessman was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/17/world/venezuela-says-it-deported-a-close-ally-of-maduro-to-face-judicial-proceedings-in-us/2345595

[2026-05-17 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: SF pet store owners prepare to fight as city plots ban on sale of live animals

Snippet: Animal rights activists could soon get their way if officials in San Francisco decide to ban pet stores from selling live animals.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/sf-pet-store-owners-prepare-to-fight-as-city-plots-ban-on-sale-of-live-animals/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Ebola kills 87 people as cases continue to rise in Congo

Snippet: Topic:Infectious Diseases

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/congolese-report-constant-burials-as-deaths-in-ebola-outbreak/106689434

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

Source: ABC News

Title: WHO declares Ebola outbreak an 'emergency of international concern'

Snippet: Topic:Infectious Diseases

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/who-declares-global-health-emergency-over-ebola-outbreak/106689434

[2026-05-17 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cameron Smith springs to life at golf major after rough week

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:16am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/cameron-smith-min-woo-lee-in-pga-championship-contention/106689354

[2026-05-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after audacious Antoine Semenyo goal

Snippet: LONDON (AP) -- In its 155-year history the FA Cup final can rarely have been won by a more audacious goal.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739365

[2026-05-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police reopen cold case into armed robbery at Melbourne shopping centre

Snippet: Sun 17 May 2026 at 11:15am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/police-reopen-cold-case-into-armaguard-robbery-chadstone-cinema/106689162

[2026-05-17 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Treasurer defends impact of budget on young investors

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/jim-chalmers-defends-impact-of-tax-changes-on-young-investors/106689268

[2026-05-17 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tourism operators priced out of own industry conference

Snippet: Topic:Tourism and Leisure Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/carnarvon-tourist-operators-call-for-more-opportunities/106675912

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

Snippet: Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3353824/hong-kongs-mpf-authority-flags-fraudulent-certificates-early-pension-payouts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Eric Chan Pak-ho] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

Snippet: Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3353824/hong-kongs-mpf-authority-flags-fraudulent-certificates-early-pension-payouts

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman, 76, became China’s oldest mum giving birth to twins at 60 after enduring family tragedies

Snippet: Self-described ‘brave’ woman live-streams to earn, gives health and cooking tips, hopes to live until she is 100

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353532/woman-76-became-chinas-oldest-mum-giving-birth-twins-60-after-enduring-family-tragedies?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman, 76, became China’s oldest mum giving birth to twins at 60 after enduring family tragedies

Snippet: Self-described ‘brave’ woman live-streams to earn, gives health and cooking tips, hopes to live until she is 100

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353532/woman-76-became-chinas-oldest-mum-giving-birth-twins-60-after-enduring-family-tragedies

[2026-05-17 10:57 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania

Snippet: No renewal notice posted on US Treasury website so far for waiver that had allowed countries such as India to buy Russian seaborne oil. What we know on day 1,544

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/ukraine-war-briefing-us-allows-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-to-lapse

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

Source: BBC News

Title: Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

Snippet: Dame Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-loved sopranos, has died at the age of 79.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqp1938d8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-17 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime

Snippet: OZU, EHIME PREF. – Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Saturday afternoon visited the city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture and met with people affected by a massive rain disaster that hit the region in 2018.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/17/japan/japan-emperor-empress-ehime-visit/

[2026-05-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Age

Title: Qantas passenger taken off international flight after allegedly biting flight attendant

Snippet: A Qantas plane travelling from Melbourne to Dallas was briefly diverted to Tahiti over the weekend to remove man who allegedly bit a flight attendant.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/qantas-passenger-taken-off-international-flight-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-20260517-p5zxte.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-17 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

Snippet: Another year, another flop. The UK has self-destructed at Eurovision all over again.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy72e81dp28o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss