[2026-06-18 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Thursday's World Cup matches to have messaging denouncing hate speech

Snippet: Fans of both teams cheer under a FIFA sign in the stands during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Toronto. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-hate-speech-social-media-f41483c4c5c97eec36c97f9d017fd936

[2026-06-18 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump blasts critics of Iran plan as ‘fools’ and ‘stupid’ as president claims he was tough on Tehran

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/trump-blasts-critics-of-his-iran-plan-as-fools/

[2026-06-18 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Zelenskyy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/zelenskyy-says-moscow-will-burn-if-russian-strikes-continue/106816266

[2026-06-18 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Remulla denies information on ICC arrest order for Duterte allies

Snippet: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla denies receiving information of any alleged arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for individuals linked to the illegal drug campaign of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Remulla was responding to allegations by Duterte's son and Congressman Pulong Duterte that Sen. Bong Go and two other former high ranking police officers were the next subjects of a supposed ICC warrant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-remulla-denies-information-on-icc-arrest-order-for-duterte-allies/2368552

[2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Dartmouth rejects claims Jews blocked man's admission, judge calls safety fears ‘not credible’

Snippet: A global conspiracy of “Jewish supremacists” is preventing a Los Angeles man from attending the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, according to a lawsuit filed in the US District Court in Concord.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-899845

[2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Work has begun on Atarot complex for October 7 terrorist trials, MK Simcha Rothman says

Snippet: Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman said Wednesday that work had begun on the planned court complex in Atarot where hundreds of terrorists suspected of taking part in the October 7 massacre are expected to stand trial in a proceeding expected to pose extraordinary legal, logistical, and security challenges.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-899852

[2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Putin says Russia-Asean partnership 'stabilizing factor' in Asia-Pacific

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds bilateral meetings with leaders of Philippine, Brunei, Malaysia on the evening of an Asean summit in the central Russian city of Kazan. During talks with the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, Putin says 'the strategic partnership between Russia and the Asean is a key stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region.' Putin also meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who has 'asked' to meet Russian president, according to the Kremlin's aide Yuri Ushakov, a day

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-putin-says-russia-asean-partnership-stabilizing-factor-in-asia-pacific/2368488

[2026-06-18 23:14 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Trump or Prevost?: US, Catholic Church and the global poor

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/06/trump-or-prevost-us-catholic-church-and-the-global-poor/

[2026-06-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Gatchalian says Senate will act only on verified information regarding Go's 'arrest'

Snippet: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian declines to speculate on reports of a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court on Sen. Bong Go, saying the chamber will act only on verified information and official developments.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-gatchalian-says-senate-will-act-only-on-verified-information-regarding-gos-arrest/2368483

[2026-06-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die

Snippet: JEJU, South Korea — In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, South Korean Lee Myung-shik had reluctantly given up on assisted death in Switzerland when he learned his daughter risked prison time if she helped him.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/pain-riddled-south-korean-man-fights-for-right-to-die/2368482

[2026-06-18 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Chicago] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park

Snippet: Merlin Lu faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police released images of a suspect fleeing the scene

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/man-charged-hate-crime-burning-cross-chicago

[2026-06-18 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-eu-russia-zelenskyy-war-aa15744d012642764c460182bfa794e6

[2026-06-18 23:05 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reading in Rome and a palace tour: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenMoscow, RussiaBlack smoke rises from the Gazprom Neft oil refinery in Moscow after a drone attack by UkrainePhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenVersailles, FranceDonald Trump receives a tour of the Château de Versailles from Emmanuel Macron after the conclusion of the G7 summit in ÉvianPhotograph: Anna Moneymaker/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWigan, UKA voter speaks to a police officer outside a polling station in Makerfield, Wigan, as voting gets under way in the byelection triggered by the Labour

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/18/reading-in-rome-and-a-palace-tour-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-06-18 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Average student in England leaves university with £47,700 debt - is a degree worth it?

Snippet: Graduates in England leave university with more than £47,500 in student debt, according to new statistics.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyegp0dnq9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal

Snippet: Israeli air attacks on southern Lebanon have killed at least three people, Lebanese state media has reported, a day after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement that called for an end to their war on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/israeli-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-kill-three-despite-us-iran-deal

[2026-06-18 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why Jelly Roll ‘went to the hospital’ days before Bunnie Xo divorce news

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/18/celebrity-news/why-jelly-roll-went-to-the-hospital-days-before-bunnie-xo-divorce-news/

[2026-06-18 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches

Snippet: Hundreds of "stunningly beautiful" blue sea creatures have washed up along parts of the Welsh coastline.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8dn984559o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Crows legend Tony Modra seriously injured in crash

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/tony-modra-involved-in-serious-crash-sa/106731684

[2026-06-18 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask

Snippet: BOSTON, United States — They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/robots-pour-cocktails-and-run-marathons-but-still-cant-multitask/2368480

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Nanning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Snippet: The megaproject is set to boost trade links with Southeast Asia and connect inland provinces to global shipping routes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3357607/china-tests-future-shipping-its-next-major-trade-corridor-us10-billion-canal

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK envoy to China visits Yanan, historic party site rarely seen by Western officials

Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357597/uk-envoy-china-visits-yanan-historic-party-site-rarely-seen-western-officials?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Cultural Revolution] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK envoy to China visits Yanan, historic party site rarely seen by Western officials

Snippet: Peter Wilson also goes to the village where Xi Jinping spent years in hard labour during Cultural Revolution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3357597/uk-envoy-china-visits-yanan-historic-party-site-rarely-seen-western-officials

[2026-06-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LAPD breaks silence on shooting investigation into death of beloved Knicks dog

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/lapd-chief-vows-full-investigation-after-officer-shoots-kills-knicks-fans-dog/

[2026-06-18 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Former senior Israeli officials issue 'final warning' over West Bank settler terror

Snippet: A broad coalition of former high-ranking Israeli officials, including former prime ministers and defence chiefs, have issued what they termed a “wake-up call” and “final warning”, demanding that the Israeli government act against Jewish settler “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/former-senior-israeli-officials-issue-final-warning-netanyahu-over-west-bank-settler-terror

[2026-06-18 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pentagon chief announces review of US forces in Europe, slams NATO allies

Snippet: The United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new review of troop deployments in Europe, threatening to withhold some US dues to NATO if “free riding” allies did not meet their defence spending commitments.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/pentagon-chief-announces-review-of-us-forces-in-europe-slams-nato-allies

[2026-06-18 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal

Snippet: Canada saw thousands of football supporters gather in Toronto on 17 June as Ghana claimed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in a FIFA World Cup Group L match. The winning goal came in the 95th minute when Caleb Yirenkyi found the net, sparking celebrations inside and outside Toronto Stadium.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/toronto-celebrates-as-ghana-beat-panama-with-late-world-cup-goal/

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: It’s Dreyfus, not Eichmann: Israel is misreading the int'l case against it - opinion

Snippet: Israel has just announced the creation of special tribunals to prosecute those responsible for the October 7 attacks. The news has been welcomed as evidence that Israel acts as a democracy governed by the rule of law, in contrast to the barbarity of its enemies.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899433

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

Snippet: In Mexico City, thousands of fans are making the pilgrimage to the capital's cathedral to pray to a baby Jesus dressed in a Mexican soccer kit, asking for a World Cup victory.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-899683

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Deadly Iran attacks on Saudi, Bahrain civilian sites may be war crimes, Amnesty International says

Snippet: The Islamic regime's killing of civilians in drone strikes on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may constitute a war crime, Amnesty International said on Thursday, publishing new evidence detailing the deaths and serious injuries caused by the attacks.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-899842

[2026-06-18 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: High Court hears petitions challenging Rabello’s heavily contested comptroller election

Snippet: The High Court of Justice pressed petitioners, the Knesset, and attorneys for the Likud and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday over whether the disputed vote that elected attorney Michael Rabello as state comptroller was tainted by a violation of the legally required secret ballot.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899843

[2026-06-18 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US planning war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia – AFP

Snippet: The US will set up a permanent stockpile of battle-ready arms for its Marine Corps in Australia, AFP has reported after reviewing tender documents and receiving confirmation from officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641758-us-australia-weapons-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Why does Scotland's McGinn celebrate with goggles?

Snippet: When John McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cwyknd3lk7eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU member criticizes bloc’s latest Russia sanctions proposal

Snippet: The EU’s latest Russia sanctions package proposal includes counter-productive measures that could backfire on its own member states, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641769-bulgaria-objects-eu-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

Snippet: LONDON — A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/an-ancient-oak-tree-said-to-have-sheltered-legendary-robin-hood-has-died/2368449

[2026-06-18 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US and Israeli nuclear weapons 'brought no advantage in talks'

Snippet: The US-Iran framework agreement to end the war proves that nuclear weapons provide no strategic advantage, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-and-israeli-nuclear-weapons-brought-no-advantage-talks

[2026-06-18 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

Snippet: Those who claim he has not been tough enough on Iran are ‘either jealous, bad people, or stupid’, the US president says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357606/trump-lashes-out-fools-who-criticise-his-new-iran-peace-accord?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 22:34 UTC+10:00] [G7 summit] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who criticise his new Iran peace accord

Snippet: Those who claim he has not been tough enough on Iran are ‘either jealous, bad people, or stupid’, the US president says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3357606/trump-lashes-out-fools-who-criticise-his-new-iran-peace-accord

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bong Go maintains innocence amid reported ICC arrest order

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has expressed confidence in his innocence following reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has allegedly issued an arrest warrant against him, stressing that he has not violated any law and has merely carried out his duties in accordance with the law and his responsibilities as a public servant.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/bong-go-maintains-innocence-amid-reported-icc-arrest-order/2368445

[2026-06-18 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: As hibakusha numbers dwindle, Nihon Hidankyo to vote on group’s future in 2027

Snippet: Nihon Hidankyo is set to make a decision next year on whether to continue or disband as hibakusha enter their twilight years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/nihon-hidankyo-future-vote/

[2026-06-18 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ivory Coast, Ghana seek to create cocoa 'OPEC'

Snippet: Ghana and Ivory Coast have agreed to harmonize cocoa prices as the two countries coordinate a response to a global fall in sales.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/18/ivory-coast-ghana-seek-to-create-cocoa-opec/

[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain

Snippet: Steven Lyons, one of Scotland's leading gangland figures, has lost his bid to block extradition from the Netherlands to Spain.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yz85nv53xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bonkers SpaceX stats that show how staggering the money movement has been

Snippet: Since SpaceX's record-breaking IPO late last week, Elon Musk's second trillion-dollar company has been the talk of Wall Street. From Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire to SpaceX moving ahead with a $60 billion acquisition shortly after hitting the market, the first few days of trading have defied norms at every turn.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/5-wild-spacex-stats-from-the-companys-first-week-on-the-nasdaq.html

[2026-06-18 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK

Snippet: Two men who worked for Chinese intelligence in the UK have been jailed.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjx87gvlnxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise, Oil Drops As Market Prices In Iran Deal For Yet Another Day

Snippet: Futures rebounded from the post-FOMC selloff, and oil prices fell as Trump signed the Iran MOU two days early to end the war in the Middle East (in the symbolic Palace of Versailles of all place) and some energy shipments began to transit the Strait of Hormuz. As usual, tech led the parade higher.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-oil-drops-market-prices-iran-deal-yet-another-day

[2026-06-18 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ex-healthcare worker cautioned after Princess Catherine records' breach

Snippet: LONDON — A former London healthcare worker has been given a formal criminal caution, Britain's data watchdog said Wednesday, after Princess Catherine's private medical records were offered for sale.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/ex-healthcare-worker-cautioned-after-princess-catherine-records-breach/2368401

[2026-06-18 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cape Verde star Vozinha’s mom to attend World Cup after visa issue as goalie becomes viral star

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/sports/cape-verde-star-goalie-vozinha-mom-to-attend-world-cup-after-uncertainty/

[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

Snippet: South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777561

[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

Snippet: The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to hold a confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook next week.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10777560

[2026-06-18 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK court jails 2 Hongkongers tied to trade office for up to 10 years for spying

Snippet: Bill Yuen, manager at Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, sentenced to eight years, while security firm operator Peter Wai imprisoned for 10 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3357604/uk-court-jails-2-hongkongers-tied-trade-office-10-years-spying?utm_source=rss_feed