[2026-05-12 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC dumping record $43B into public schools — at whopping $44K per pupil — despite plummeting enrollment, poor test results

Snippet: The numbers don’t add up!

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/nyc-dumping-record-43b-into-public-schools-at-whopping-44k-per-pupil-despite-plummeting-enrollment-poor-test-results/

[2026-05-12 20:37 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

Snippet: As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/12/nobel-laureates-call-iran-release-gravely-ill-activist-human-rights-activist-narges-mohammadi

[2026-05-12 20:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and a minister quits

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told members of his Cabinet on Tuesday that he has no intention of resigning as calls within his Labour Party for him to step down grew louder.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736487

[2026-05-12 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel passes law to publicly try and execute Palestinians linked to 7 October attacks

Snippet: The Israeli parliament approved a bill on Monday to establish public trials and impose the death penalty on Palestinian detainees accused of taking part in the 7 October attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/knesset-approves-special-court-try-palestinians-accused-7-october-attack

[2026-05-12 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hantavirus patient in critical condition after doctors dismissed symptoms as ‘anxiety’

Snippet: A French woman who tested positive for hantavirus after disembarking from the virus-stricken cruise ship is now in a critical condition after doctors initially dismissed her symptoms as anxiety.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/world-news/hantavirus-patient-in-critical-condition-after-doctors-dismissed-symptoms-as-anxiety/

[2026-05-12 20:34 UTC+10:00] [Italy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sicily police investigate illegal race with horse-drawn carts and Kalashnikovs

Snippet: Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roads

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/sicily-illegal-horse-race-carts-kalashnikovs-video

[2026-05-12 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis

Snippet: Israel's military chief has warned lawmakers that the army's reserve forces could face collapse within months unless the government urgently passes legislation to expand conscription and extend military service, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-chief-warns-reserve-forces-could-collapse-amid-manpower-crisis

[2026-05-12 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe

Snippet: Andriy Yermak was Ukraine’s lead negotiator in talks with the US and left during the scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353287/zelenskys-ex-chief-staff-named-suspect-money-laundering-probe?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Andriy Yermak] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe

Snippet: Andriy Yermak was Ukraine’s lead negotiator in talks with the US and left during the scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3353287/zelenskys-ex-chief-staff-named-suspect-money-laundering-probe

[2026-05-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: At least nine people killed in explosion at Pakistan market

Snippet: An explosion in a busy market in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least nine people and wounded 30, according to emergency workers and a medical official.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/12/at-least-nine-people-killed-in-explosion-at-pakistan-market

[2026-05-12 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

Snippet: The company behind the popular Canvas software, which was hacked last week causing major disruption at thousands of universities and colleges, has paid the hackers not to publish stolen data online.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdepzg83x87o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-12 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Nipple row sparks uniform shake-up in British Navy – The Times

Snippet: The Royal Navy has allocated up to £200,000 (nearly $270,000) to redesign female officers’ ceremonial uniforms amid concerns that the buttons on the jackets were “inappropriately placed,” according to an internal document cited by The Times.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639880-uk-navy-nipple-uniform-redesign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-12 20:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hormuz has been used as a ‘weapon in this war’: Qatar

Snippet: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has addressed a press conference with Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/breaking-news/993642/hormuz-has-been-used-as-a-weapon-in-this-war-qatar/

[2026-05-12 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Former Philippine police chief vows to fight ICC arrest order

Snippet: Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa speaks to reporters at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-senator-ronald-dela-rosa-international-criminal-court-043e568fdaf32e3d8120652126ae2994

[2026-05-12 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Congo-Brazzaville asks to open talks with IMF for new economic programme

Snippet: The Republic of Congo has formally asked to open negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with a view to establishing a new economic and financial programme.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/12/brazzaville-asks-to-open-talks-with-imf-for-new-economic-programme/

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate approves expanded free tertiary education bill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act by expanding financial assistance, widening access for disadvantaged learners, and improving monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms in tertiary education.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/news/senate-approves-expanded-free-tertiary-education-bill/2341526

[2026-05-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign

Snippet: Israel’s Eurovision representative, Noam Bettan, took the stage in Vienna for a crucial jury rehearsal ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest semifinal on Tuesday night.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-895904

[2026-05-12 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Winners for life 2026: “Hasidut Be-Class” takes the stage in Jerusalem

Snippet: The concert "Winners for Life," produced by the creative house “Hasidut Be-Class" , returns this year with renewed intensity and an urgent and national mission. Following last year’s sold-out performance in Caesarea, the acclaimed production moves to one of the world’s most breathtaking venues,The Sultan’s Pool in Jerusalem, for an evening dedicated entirely to tribute, inspiration, and fundraising for the volunteers and staff of MDA who stand on the front lines of saving lives in Israel.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-895292

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees

Snippet: Much of the city on Tuesday saw temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius, with some parts of New Territories exceeding 33 degrees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3353286/hong-kong-records-hottest-day-year-so-far-temperatures-top-316-degrees?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees

Snippet: Much of the city on Tuesday saw temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius, with some parts of New Territories exceeding 33 degrees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3353286/hong-kong-records-hottest-day-year-so-far-temperatures-top-316-degrees

[2026-05-12 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 23 monks remanded over Rs. 110 Mn drug smuggling case

Snippet: 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for allegedly smuggling “Kush” cannabis and “Hashish” from Thailand have been ordered to remain in remand custody until May 26 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/12/breaking-news/993617/23-monks-remanded-over-rs-110-mn-drug-smuggling-case/

[2026-05-12 20:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mark, formerly of NCT, may be eyeing US solo career

Snippet: Def Jam Recordings CEO’s social media follow, studio sightings with Genia fuel speculation over K-pop singer’s next move

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10736484

[2026-05-12 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU agrees to sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary’s new government lifts veto

Snippet: EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers over rising violence against Palestinians after Hungary’s new government removed a veto imposed by the country’s former right-wing prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-agrees-sanctions-israeli-settlers-after-hungarys-new-government-lifts-veto

[2026-05-12 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: For ASEAN protest, Greenpeace activists face illegal assembly charges, post bail

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/asean-protest-greenpeace-activists-illegal-assembly-charges-post-bail/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm

Snippet: The five-year term might be his last, with his son and presumptive heir emerging as de facto ruler

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3353285/ugandan-president-81-sworn-new-term-after-40-years-helm?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Patriotic League of Uganda] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm

Snippet: The five-year term might be his last, with his son and presumptive heir emerging as de facto ruler

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3353285/ugandan-president-81-sworn-new-term-after-40-years-helm

[2026-05-12 20:10 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sotto clarifies coordination with NBI for Dela Rosa’s arrest

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-sotto-clarifies-coordination-nbi-bato-dela-rosa-arrest/

[2026-05-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump visit opens door for ‘casual’ networking between US and Chinese business chiefs

Snippet: Sources said that Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club had been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353283/trump-visit-opens-door-casual-networking-between-us-and-chinese-business-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump visit opens door for ‘casual’ networking between US and Chinese business chiefs

Snippet: Sources said that Beijing’s exclusive Capital Club had been reserved for networking opportunities in a ‘less formal’ setting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3353283/trump-visit-opens-door-casual-networking-between-us-and-chinese-business-chiefs

[2026-05-12 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Snippet: Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and uses "addictive" design to keep them hooked.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c072dvv1rmro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

Snippet: It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoods

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/12/global-sand-crisis-land-reclamation-extraction

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport

Snippet: Country’s best players, plus some of world’s best, have been invited to take part in league which will also feature pool matches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3353271/china-launches-8-team-pro-snooker-league-targets-becoming-powerhouse-sport?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport

Snippet: Country’s best players, plus some of world’s best, have been invited to take part in league which will also feature pool matches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3353271/china-launches-8-team-pro-snooker-league-targets-becoming-powerhouse-sport

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: European divisions over Israel laid bare by Eurovision Song Contest boycotts | The National

Snippet: Divisions in Europe over Israel have been exposed at the boycott-hit Eurovision Song Contest that starts on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/12/european-divisions-over-israel-laid-bare-by-eurovision-song-contest-boycotts/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Xi Jinping is hosting world leaders in China instead of travelling abroad to see them | South China Morning Post

Snippet: China’s diplomatic strategy has undergone a conspicuous shift, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state visits.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/deep-dive/3353261/why-xi-jinping-hosting-world-leaders-china-instead-travelling-abroad-see-them

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China parents conceive baby to collect umbilical cord blood to save daughter with severe disorder

Snippet: Girl from poor family with debilitating illness weighs about half that of a healthy teenager; family thank kind strangers for cash donations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353246/china-parents-conceive-baby-collect-umbilical-cord-blood-save-daughter-severe-disorder?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China parents have baby to collect umbilical cord blood to save sick daughter

Snippet: Girl from poor family with debilitating illness weighs about half that of a healthy teenager; family thank kind strangers for cash donations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3353246/china-parents-conceive-baby-collect-umbilical-cord-blood-save-daughter-severe-disorder

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Dead voters’ signatures appear on Dem candidate’s forms: ‘Our democracy nowadays’

Snippet: The signatures of two dead Brooklyn voters appeared on a Democratic candidate’s nominating petitions — and now she’s at risk of being kicked off the primary ballot, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/dead-voters-signatures-appear-on-dem-candidates-forms-our-democracy-nowadays/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: The last hantavirus outbreak devastated an entire village — here’s how Argentina finally stopped it

Snippet: The MV Hondius cruise ship that became the epicenter of a hantavirus outbreak during its transatlantic voyage set sail April 1 from Argentina, where painful memories of the deadly virus still linger from the last major outbreak nearly a decade ago.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/world-news/how-argentina-stopped-the-last-hantavirus-outbreak/

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

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pressured media sector boosted by broadcast tax cuts

Snippet: May 12, 2026 20:00 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/pressured-media-sector-boosted-by-broadcast-tax-cuts/

[2026-05-12 19:59 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The budget in seven graphs: no big surprises but this may be one of the most ambitious moves to fix Australia’s finances | Greg Jericho

Snippet: With some long-awaited sanity on housing and taxes, including CGT and negative gearing changes, it’s one of the most important for good – but will still leave some out in the cold

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/grogonomics/2026/may/12/the-budget-in-seven-graphs-no-big-surprises-but-this-may-be-one-of-the-most-ambitious-moves-to-fix-australias-finances

[2026-05-12 19:56 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Federal budget 2026 summary – winners and losers

Snippet: Taxpayers and first home buyers are the winners in Labor’s 2026 budget, while rich families could be among the losers. Find out who is better off and who is worse off in Chalmers’ budget

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/federal-budget-2026-summary-winners-and-losers

[2026-05-12 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump’s Middle East war could push Australia to brink of recession if conflict worsens, budget papers show

Snippet: Worst-case scenario modelling by Treasury shows oil prices as high as $200 a barrel in September quarter and inflation at 7.25% due to Iran war

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/australia-federal-budget-2026-oil-prices-middle-east-conflict-iran-war-impacts-on-economy-inflation

[2026-05-12 19:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Is this budget for the kids? What's on offer for boomers through to Gen Alpha

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/federal-budget-2026-whats-in-budget-for-different-generations/1bd719f1-f052-4915-93c4-5d541011b533

[2026-05-12 19:48 UTC+10:00] [Australian budget 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Budget capital gains tax changes and negative gearing reform explained

Snippet: Negative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are all facing a big shake-up in the name of intergenerational fairness. How will it all work?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/australia-federal-budget-2026-tax-reform-capital-gains-cgt-changes-negative-gearing-housing-first-time-home-buyers-investors-explained

[2026-05-12 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Sierra Leone opposition leader raises alarm over alleged drug trafficking

Snippet: The leader of Sierra Leone's opposition voiced alarm on Monday over alleged links between the west African country and international drug trafficking and organised crime networks.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/12/sierra-leone-opposition-leader-raises-alarm-over-alleged-drug-trafficking/

[2026-05-12 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chase Matthew’s bassist Carsen Richards charged with child sex crimes after being arrested at Kentucky festival

Snippet: Country singer Chase Matthew’s bassist has been charged with child sex crimes after being arrested at a Kentucky festival.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/05/12/celebrity-news/chase-matthews-bassist-carsen-richards-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-after-being-arrested-at-kentucky-festival/

[2026-05-12 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation

Snippet: MADRID — World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/12/world/who-chief-says-work-not-over-after-hantavirus-evacuation/2341478

[2026-05-12 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: $250 tax break for millions of workers in federal budget 2026

Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher say the budget aims to tackle intergenerational inequity. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/federal-budget-2026-tax-break-for-millions-of-workers/106669972

[2026-05-12 19:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Small beer: revenue from gas export tax set to plummet

Snippet: May 12, 2026 19:43 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/small-beer-revenue-from-gas-export-tax-set-to-plummet/