[2026-05-08 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 9 Singaporeans among hikers trapped by Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption

Snippet: The volcano in North Maluku province erupted on Friday morning, spewing volcanic ash as high as 10km ⁠into the sky

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352852/9-singaporeans-among-20-hikers-trapped-indonesias-mount-dukono-volcanic-eruption?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 15:32 UTC+10:00] [Lana Saria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 9 Singaporeans among hikers trapped by Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcanic eruption

Snippet: The volcano in North Maluku province erupted on Friday morning, spewing volcanic ash as high as 10km ⁠into the sky

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3352852/9-singaporeans-among-20-hikers-trapped-indonesias-mount-dukono-volcanic-eruption

[2026-05-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach takes positives from World Team Table Tennis Championship despite lack of medals

Snippet: Li Ching was happy with women reaching quarter-finals and the performance of the men’s players with the Asian Games coming up in September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352849/hong-kong-coach-takes-positives-world-team-table-tennis-championship-despite-lack-medals?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [table tennis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach takes positives from World Team Table Tennis Championship despite lack of medals

Snippet: Li Ching was happy with women reaching quarter-finals and the performance of the men’s players with the Asian Games coming up in September

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3352849/hong-kong-coach-takes-positives-world-team-table-tennis-championship-despite-lack-medals

[2026-05-08 15:30 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What to know about Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-cellmate and the suicide note he says he found

Snippet: Weeks before Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in a decrepit Manhattan jail in 2019, he was found on the floor of his cell, alive but with marks on his neck.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/what-to-know-about-jeffrey-epstein-s-ex-cellmate-and-the-suicide-note-he-says-he-found-20260508-p5zv04.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 15:25 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cebuano performers shine as 48th ASEAN Summit opens

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – Award-winning Cebuano performers took the stage for the opening ceremony of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-lumad-basakanon-choirs-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Fuel price hike sparks concern across Benin

Snippet: Long lines are forming at fuel stations across Benin as motorists grapple with the impact of rising global oil prices and new government fuel rates introduced at the start of May. The Beninese government says the increase is necessary to stabilize national fuel supplies amid international market pressures linked to ongoing global conflicts.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/05/08/fuel-price-hike-sparks-concern-across-benin/

[2026-05-08 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Taking stock of Pope Leo XIV's first year in the papacy

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the world of culture at the Leon XIV Campus of the National University in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, on the ninth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-vatican-leo-trump-francis-285fcbdac257f2ba2997ea97e22662a0

[2026-05-08 15:23 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Data breach fears grow as suspected ransom note appears

Snippet: May 8, 2026 15:23 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/data-breach-fears-grow-as-suspected-ransom-note-appears/

[2026-05-08 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bega's costs are up 10pc and customers will pay 'a large chunk' of it

Snippet: Bega warns it will need to pass on higher costs driven by the Iran war to shoppers. (ABC Great Southern: Andrew Chounding)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/bega-warns-of-higher-costs-iran-war-passed-on-to-shoppers/106657670

[2026-05-08 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran war

Snippet: Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chief said in Panama Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/some-1500-ships-trapped-gulf-due-iran-war

[2026-05-08 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'

Snippet: In November 2019 Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy didn't even know each other. Six years later they believe they have helped bring a paedophile to justice.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj2e18z2vjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Disney's 'Frozen' reveals Korean cast for Seoul musical premiere

Snippet: Disney's "Frozen" has unveiled the principal cast for its Korean premiere, with three actors each set to share the roles of sisters Elsa and Anna when the musical opens Aug. 13 at Charlotte Theatre in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733876

[2026-05-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Home baker shuts cake shed over 'ridiculous' rules

Snippet: A home baker has said she has closed her cake shed because council rules could cost her hundreds of pounds to get a street trading licence.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8p56j5rxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Farrer byelection 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Would like to share some thoughts’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s previous involvement with independent movement revealed

Snippet: Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidate

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/08/one-nation-candidate-david-farley-farrer-byelection-independents-ntwnfb

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record

Snippet: A North Yorkshire farmer said it was "amazing" after a sheep gave birth to seven healthy lambs - just one shy of a world record.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q34d030pdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Kneecap take on Mel C and Michael Jackson in chart battle

Snippet: What do an Irish language rap group, Sporty Spice and the King of Pop have in common?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0254844zxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy crisis dominates Asean summit, forcing long-standing issues to back burner

Snippet: Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352850/energy-crisis-dominates-asean-summit-forcing-long-standing-issues-back-burner?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 15:17 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Energy crisis dominates Asean summit, forcing long-standing issues to back burner

Snippet: Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3352850/energy-crisis-dominates-asean-summit-forcing-long-standing-issues-back-burner

[2026-05-08 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Toyota forecasts decrease in net profit for FY26 amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: Toyota marked record-high global sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026 even with U.S. tariffs on imported cars. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/toyota-forecasts-decrease-in-net-profit-for-fy26-amid-middle-east-tensions

[2026-05-08 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: AFL grand final flight among travel costs repaid by Anika Wells

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/anika-wells-repays-travel-costs-afl-grand-final/106658202

[2026-05-08 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Melbourne men charged for allegedly sharing ISIS propoganda

Snippet: The AFP's investigations began in 2024 following a luggage check at Melbourne Airport. (ABC News: Daniel Irvine)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/afp-charge-men-possession-of-violent-extremist-material-isis/106659244

[2026-05-08 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Alexander-Arnold's England omission 'mind-boggling' to Rooney

Snippet: Trent Alexander-Arnold's latest England appearance came against Andorra in a World Cup qualifier in June last year

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn7pv5nrvglo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 15:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea unveils new long-range artillery system capable of striking Seoul

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733868

[2026-05-08 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking down what you can get out of this year's budget

Snippet: The WA government has given everyone with a driver's licence $100 in a budget measure to ease cost-of-living pressure. (ABC News: Claire Moodie)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/wa-budget-how-to-claim-cost-of-living-relief/106657878

[2026-05-08 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triple-A International League Glance

Snippet: Memphis 3, Toledo 1, 1st game

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-nashville-louisville-3f4a07b049d24391452d49896b2c1078

[2026-05-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead at Kollupitiya residence

Snippet: Kapila Chandrasena, former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, has been found dead at his residence in Kollupitiya today (08), Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/local/991754/former-srilankan-airlines-ceo-kapila-chandrasena-found-dead-at-kollupitiya-residence/

[2026-05-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: From oil giants to banks - these companies are making billions from Iran war

Snippet: As households across the globe count the costs of the US-Israel war in Iran, some companies have been counting bumper profits instead.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pyyz5e0ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NSW Police appealing for help to solve 'suspicious' gunshot death

Snippet: Police have released footage showing the last movements before a man''s body was found with a gunshot wound to the head. (Supplied: NSW Police Force )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/police-release-cctv-in-temora-fatal-shooting-investigation/106658298

[2026-05-08 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

Snippet: Oklahoma City 12, Salt Lake 5

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-salt-lake-city-a2ede1dfbf0d9162710ed8af3cdebf7b

[2026-05-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Single-A California League Glance

Snippet: South DivisionFirst Half W L Pct. GB Rancho Cucamonga (L.A. Angels) 1713.567—Lake Elsinore (San Diego) 1713.567-Ontario (L.A. Dodgers) 1316.4483½Inland Empire (Seattle)1316.4483½

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-general-news-5aa50b21a58d6441f1ab0117bb566f73

[2026-05-08 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK hynix joins public-private effort to revive salmon spawning ground

Snippet: SK hynix has joined a public-private initiative to restore the ecosystem of the Namdae Stream in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, as the chipmaker expands its “water positive” environmental strategy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733854

[2026-05-08 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kentucky mom allegedly gave 22-month-old son a tattoo because he ‘wanted’ one

Snippet: A Kentucky mom allegedly gave her 22-month-old son a bizarre dot-shaped tattoo because he “wanted” one, according to alarming reports.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/kentucky-mom-allegedly-gave-22-month-old-son-a-tattoo-because-he-wanted-one/

[2026-05-08 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: High-A Northwest League Glance

Snippet: Spokane 3, Tri-City 2

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/general-news-b7dcda015163b99ac8cae947ab93fb2d

[2026-05-08 14:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung recruitment drive eyes robotics expansion

Snippet: Samsung Electronics is expanding staffing for its robotics control tower as the South Korean tech giant seeks to expand its robot business, industry sources said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733846

[2026-05-08 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN must stay 'agile' to address global headwinds, Marcos urges bloc

Snippet: ASEAN leaders pose during the opening ceremony of their summit in Cebu, the Philippines, on May 8. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/asean-must-stay-agile-to-address-global-headwinds-marcos-urges-bloc

[2026-05-08 14:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MBK counters China influence concerns after hiring additional US lobbyist

Snippet: MBK Partners, the South Korean private equity firm engaged in a prolonged control battle over Korea Zinc, has pushed back against concerns over potential Chinese influence following its decision to hire an additional US lobbyist to handle matters related to the US watchdog for foreign investment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733840

[2026-05-08 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Snippet: An effigy of President Donald Trump goes up in flames during an International Workers’ Day march marking May Day in Panama City, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/latin-america-caribbean-ap-photos-this-week-852868be7400063bb20f663c277bbd65

[2026-05-08 14:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Minister ordered to pay $10k over travel expenses scandal

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/anika-wells-repays-over-ten-thousands-dollars-travel-expenses/845213d5-38ff-4641-ae19-88add627fc92

[2026-05-08 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Canyon fire explodes to 2,000 acres as it burns out of control in Kern County

Snippet: A rapidly spreading wildfire in Kern County ballooned from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within hours Thursday as crews battled difficult terrain near Ridgecrest, according to CAL FIRE.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/08/us-news/canyon-fire-explodes-to-2000-acres-outside-ridgecrest/

[2026-05-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Full steam ahead: billions more locked in for rail line

Snippet: May 8, 2026 14:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/full-steam-ahead-billions-more-locked-in-for-rail-line/

[2026-05-08 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Yonhap News Summary

Snippet: The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508006500315

[2026-05-08 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war

Snippet: From left, Myanmar’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone hold hands for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/asean-philippines-middle-east-war-50aa18310ef0f2476161880469d645bb

[2026-05-08 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teen 'shore party' members in biggest Australian cocaine bust jailed

Snippet: The teenagers will spend time behind bars for their role in the importation scheme. (ABC News: Nickoles Coleman)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/teens-jailed-over-largest-cocaine-bust/106658618

[2026-05-08 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Latmiya: Inside the Ashura rituals shaping Iran’s wartime narrative

Snippet: In darkened halls across Iran, hundreds of men dressed in black beat their chests in unison as religious eulogists chant rhythmic laments of martyrdom, sacrifice and war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/inside-ashura-rituals-shaping-iran-wartime-narrative

[2026-05-08 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Education watchdog launches new probe into 'concerning' school allegations

Snippet: Topic:Educational Institutions

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/fitzroy-community-school-new-investigation-vrqa/106652892

[2026-05-08 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Migration to be linked to housing availability under Coalition plan

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/coalition-migration-cut-tied-to-housing-availability/106629120

[2026-05-08 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police told to switch bodycams to flight mode to avoid detection by criminals

Snippet: Four Corners exposed a security flaw in Axon tasers and body-worn cameras, which are used by police forces across Australia. (Four Corners: Sissy Reyes)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/police-advised-turn-bodycams-to-flight-mode-over-security-flaw/106654330

[2026-05-08 14:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos pushes Asean maritime cooperation amid global tensions

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called for stronger maritime cooperation among Southeast Asian nations amid rising geopolitical tensions and increasing disruptions to global trade routes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/marcos-pushes-asean-maritime-cooperation-amid-global-tensions/2339218

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daewoong Pharmaceutical, TionLab Therapeutics join hands to develop monthly obesity injectable

Snippet: Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Friday it signed a strategic partnership agreement with TionLab Therapeutics to jointly develop and commercialize long-acting monthly semaglutide injectable to the global market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733813