[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

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:12 UTC+10:00] [Shandong province] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanghai’s changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From the South Korean judge’s death to China debuting naval drone tech, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3352826/shanghais-changing-expats-hong-kong-trail-sign-fallout-scmps-7-highlights

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Ex-Sydney teacher spared jail after grooming child online

Snippet: Former Sydney Knox Grammar teacher William Roberto Gulson was placed on the NSW Child Protection Register. (ABC News: Jamie McKinnell)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/ex-knox-teacher-sentenced-over-child-grooming-charges/106658214

[2026-05-08 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been mired in scandal over the political appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after the Epstein files revealed his close and enduring friendship with the late paedophile financier.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/peter-mandelson-how-decades-influence-secured-top-job-washington

[2026-05-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt eyes digital platforms to hasten delivery of govt health services

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is considering the expanded use of digital platforms to speed up the delivery of health services to Filipino families in need of assistance, Malacañang said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/govt-eyes-digital-platforms-to-hasten-delivery-of-govt-health-services/2339229

[2026-05-08 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt eyes digital platforms to hasten delivery of its health services

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is considering the expanded use of digital platforms to speed up the delivery of health services to Filipino families in need of assistance, Malacañang said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/govt-eyes-digital-platforms-to-hasten-delivery-of-its-health-services/2339229

[2026-05-08 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: April jobs report: 65,000 jobs added amid rising crude oil prices

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iran war has caused the biggest disruption of global oil supplies in history and sent average U.S. gasoline prices surging past $4.50 a gallon this week.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jobs-economy-unemployment-trump-iran-war-2cf46bfbf7748403ea0245100af45504

[2026-05-08 14:01 UTC+10:00] [Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year

Snippet: Red Square in Moscow. The Victory Day procession, one of the year’s biggest events, is staged in the heart of Kremlin power. Credit...

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/world/europe/russia-mood-victory-day.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Joe Biden] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to World War I

Snippet: Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352795/why-todays-unravelled-international-order-echoes-lead-world-war-i

[2026-05-08 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come

Snippet: Reform UK has made significant gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz155y9exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-08 13:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Taste testing the world’s stinkiest fruit

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/taste-testing-the-world-s-stinkiest-fruit-20260508-p5zv3j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOH awaits WHO guidance on passengers, crew of hantavirus-affected cruise ship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) said it was still awaiting guidance on the next steps for the Filipino passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship linked to the reported hantavirus outbreak.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/doh-awaits-who-guidance-on-passengers-crew-of-hantavirus-affected-cruise-ship/2339220

[2026-05-08 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean ministers call for unity amid global economic pressures

Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Asean ministers called for stronger unity, clearer priorities, and decisive action as they prepared a coordinated agenda for the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8, amid growing global economic and geopolitical pressures.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/regions/asean-ministers-call-for-unity-amid-global-economic-pressures/2339215

[2026-05-08 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zaldy Co in high-end property in France while seeking asylum — Remulla

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Resigned Ako Bicol Party-list representative Zaldy Co is staying in an upscale property along the Champs-Élysées in France while pursuing political asylum, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/zaldy-co-in-high-end-property-in-france-while-seeking-asylum-remulla/2339221

[2026-05-08 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical Storm ‘Hagupit’ intensifies as it moves west-northwest

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday said that a tropical storm, named “Hagupit,” continues to intensify, as it moves west-northwestward.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/tropical-storm-hagupit-intensifies-as-it-moves-west-northwest/2339226

[2026-05-08 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Murray-Darling Basin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom

Snippet: Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/08/water-flows-nsw-wetlands-drought-gwydir-australia

[2026-05-08 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 20 Pinoy trafficking victims return from Cambodia

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday said that 20 Filipino human trafficking victims from Cambodia were “safely repatriated” by the Philippine government.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/news/20-pinoy-trafficking-victims-return-from-cambodia/2339227

[2026-05-08 13:39 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/trump-iran-us-war-ceasefire-updates-explained-hormuz

[2026-05-08 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Global Sumud Flotilla activists report sexual abuse while in Israeli custody

Snippet: The Global Sumud Flotilla said that activists who were detained during the Gaza-bound aid mission by Israeli forces were subjected to sexual violence and physical abuse.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/global-sumud-flotilla-activists-report-sexual-abuse-while-israeli

[2026-05-08 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: UAE responding to missile and drone threats, Ministry of Defence says | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/08/live-us-iran-uae-missile-threats/

[2026-05-08 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Iran war latest: Triple Israeli drone strike kills father and daughter in southern Lebanon | The National

Snippet: Get news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.SubscribeMaybe later

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/09/live-us-iran-war-lebanon-israel-drone-strike/

[2026-05-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: El Clasico: Barca on the brink, Real Madrid in disarray with Valverde hospitalised after dressing room fight | The National

Snippet: If Barcelona get a result at home to Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico at Camp Nou then Hansi Flick’s side will be La Liga champions. Read that again. It’s the biggest and often the most glamorous game in world football and Barcelona could win the title because of it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/08/el-clasico-barca-on-the-brink-real-madrid-in-disarray-with-valverde-hospitalised-after-dressing-room-fight/

[2026-05-08 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos opens ASEAN Summit: Bloc must find answers to Middle East crisis

Snippet: CEBU, Philippines – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of addressing the effects of the Middle East conflict as he opened the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu on Friday, May 8.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-jr-speech-opening-ceremony-48th-asean-summit-cebu-may-2026/

[2026-05-08 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses

Snippet: Anthony Albanese rejects calls for Wells to resign over the breaches, saying she had done the right thing and had also apologised

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/08/communications-minister-anika-wells-repays-10000-in-incorrect-travel-expenses

[2026-05-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two purged Chinese ex-defence officials sentenced to death with reprieves

Snippet: Li Shangfu fell in Xi Jinping's anti-corruption purge that focused on the armed forces in recent years. (Reuters: Caroline Chia)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/china-former-defence-ministers-sentenced-after-purge/106657326

[2026-05-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Court Strikes Down Trump's Replacement Tariffs; A Minor, Temporary Setback, With Sec 301 Tariffs Coming

Snippet: After the close on Thursday, the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled to invalidate Trump's latest set of universal 10% tariff imposed two months ago under Sec. 122. The administration will quickly appeal this decision before it takes effect May 12. If the case follows the same pattern as the challenge to the IEEPA tariffs last year, a higher court might soon stay this ruling and leave the tariffs in place pending a longer review.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/court-strikes-down-trumps-replacement-tariffs-minor-temporary-setback-sec-301-tariffs

[2026-05-08 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trio found guilty of 'payback' murder over fake gun sale

Snippet: Anthony Nugent was shot dead at his Hamilton South unit in September 2022. (Supplied: NSW Police)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/newcastle-payback-murder-of-anthony-nugent-trial-verdict-guilty/106646582

[2026-05-08 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NT government promises child protection review after child death

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/nt-government-child-protection-review-kumanjayi-little-baby/106658462

[2026-05-08 13:28 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor

Snippet: Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/08/julie-bishop-resigns-anu-chancellor

[2026-05-08 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ant-infested Canadian hospital pauses surgeries after insect invasion

Snippet: This hospital could make anybody antsy.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/ant-infested-canadian-hospital-pauses-surgeries-after-insect-invasion/

[2026-05-08 13:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: More cases of hantavirus possible but risk is 'low', WHO says

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/hantavirus-updates-more-cases-of-virus-possible-but-risk-is-low-leading-health-body-says/6029ebdb-938a-457b-804c-ed057615fd57

[2026-05-08 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: When Global Order Begins To Fracture

Snippet: Authored by Milan Adams via Preppgroup blog,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/when-global-order-begins-fracture

[2026-05-08 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Blanket 10km/h limit for e-bikes in Qld should be watered down, committee says

Snippet: New laws have been proposed following an inquiry into e-mobility devices in Queensland. (ABC News: Ashlin Blieshke)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/e-mobility-parliamentary-committtee-report-proposed-law-changes/106654856

[2026-05-08 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Norcorea desplegará nueva artillería capaz de alcanzar a Seúl y pondrá en servicio su 1er destructor

Snippet: En esta imagen difundida el 8 de mayo de 2026 por el gobierno norcoreano, el mandatario de Corea del Norte Kim Jong Un, al centro, visita el destructor Choe Hyon para revisar su capacidad de maniobra, el jueves 7 de mayo de 2026, frente a la costa occidental norcoreana. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/corea-sur-norte-kim-artilleria-misiles-seul-e26a36f208bd2ff838b2ea5532614ad9