[2026-06-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Taiwan's refusal to accept China's rule isn't a 'provocation,' Lai says

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks to reporters at a briefing hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Taipei on June 18. (Presidential office)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/taiwan-tensions/taiwan-s-refusal-to-accept-china-s-rule-isn-t-a-provocation-lai-says

[2026-06-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ICE officer makes heroic rescue after 6-year-old girl has pool emergency

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/ice-officer-gregory-simmonds-rescues-6-year-old-girl-drowning-in-florida-pool/

[2026-06-18 16:24 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mexico military brings down ‘unfortunate’ drone near South Korea World Cup training camp

Snippet: Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests made

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/18/mexico-south-korea-drone-training-world-cup-2026

[2026-06-18 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Italian aristocrat eyed in twisted Sarajevo ‘human safari’ killings: report

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/world-news/italian-aristocrat-eyed-in-twisted-sarajevo-human-safari-killings-report/

[2026-06-18 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Government buys back $430m worth of water for Murray-Darling Basin

Snippet: Topic:Murray-Darling Basin

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/federal-government-430m-water-buyback-murray-darling-basin/106813844

[2026-06-18 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea bets on regional universities as student pool shrinks 40%

Snippet: An old joke in Korea says colleges will close in the order the cherry blossoms bloom, starting with those farthest from Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775902

[2026-06-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean man faces jail for pranking ex-PM Lee with fake Marina Bay Sands fire photo

Snippet: Andie Tan Kok Yong is also accused of obstructing the course of justice by performing a factory reset of his phone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357516/singaporean-man-faces-jail-pranking-ex-pm-lee-fake-marina-bay-sands-fire-photo?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 16:15 UTC+10:00] [Facebook Messenger] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean man faces jail for pranking ex-PM Lee with fake Marina Bay Sands fire photo

Snippet: Andie Tan Kok Yong is also accused of obstructing the course of justice by performing a factory reset of his phone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3357516/singaporean-man-faces-jail-pranking-ex-pm-lee-fake-marina-bay-sands-fire-photo

[2026-06-18 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Eviction notice for elderly Melbourne renter ruled invalid

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:14pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/eviction-notice-for-elderly-glenloch-renter-struck-out/106814800

[2026-06-18 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Qld CFMEU likely used organised crime methods, criminologists say

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:13pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/qld-cfmeu-inquiry-organised-crime-group/106813640

[2026-06-18 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Jury told ex-MP accused of fraud had 'no idea' about visa process

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:11pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/daryl-maguire-clueless-about-visa-fraud-court-told/106812392

[2026-06-18 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup round-up: England thrill, Ronaldo struggles and Qatar face Canada tonight | The National

Snippet: England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas in a match that had everything. Harry Kane scored twice, drawing level with Gary Lineker as England's top World Cup scorer with 10 goals, but Croatia equalised twice in a wild first half. Jude Bellingham gave England the lead two minutes after the break, and Marcus Rashford finished it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/06/18/world-cup-round-up-england-thrill-ronaldo-struggles-and-qatar-face-canada-tonight/

[2026-06-18 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith was 'standard practice', war memorial director says

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/invite-ben-roberts-smith-standard-practice-war-memorial-director/106812236

[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat says

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/world-news/taiwan-needs-us-weapons-for-self-defense-as-threat-from-china-grows-diplomat-tells-ap/

[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CSOP launches Hong Kong's first Kospi 200 ETF

Snippet: Trading volume tops 30 billion won within minutes as investors seek broader exposure to Korea's AI-driven stock rally

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775882

[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi breaks above 9,000 milestone

Snippet: Chip stocks led by SK hynix and Samsung Electronics extend blistering rally despite hawkish Fed signals

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775881

[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Fed's hawkish shift pressures BOK

Snippet: Korean central bank expected to pivot to tame inflation, shore up won

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775878

[2026-06-18 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 10yo's killer had early onset schizophrenia at time of attack, inquest told

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:04pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/biddy-porter-inquest-killer-early-onset-schizophrenia/106784504

[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-food's hottest new export is ice cold

Snippet: Korean ice cream exports surpass $100 million, led by Binggrae Melona's US success, Lotte's India push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775874

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urged to strengthen navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply

Snippet: Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357511/china-urged-strengthen-navy-escorts-and-find-other-routes-secure-energy-supply?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Pakistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urged to strengthen navy escorts and find other routes to secure energy supply

Snippet: Closure of Strait of Hormuz has exposed fragility of maritime chokepoints and more should be done to protect shipments, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3357511/china-urged-strengthen-navy-escorts-and-find-other-routes-secure-energy-supply

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China youth visit South Korea for hair, make-up makeovers to ‘experience beauty’ for a day

Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357265/china-youth-visit-south-korea-hair-make-makeovers-experience-beauty-day?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China youth visit South Korea for hair, make-up makeovers to ‘experience beauty’ for a day

Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3357265/china-youth-visit-south-korea-hair-make-makeovers-experience-beauty-day

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Fotofestiwal: the international festival of photography in Łódź – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenChinese artist Feng Li was born in the Year of the Pig, and his deeply personal project examines the line between livestock and companionship. His rescue pig, found abandoned at an airport security checkpoint, provides a counterbalance to his previous view of the animals as a resource, when his grandfather worked at a meat processing plantPhotograph: Feng LiShareView image in fullscreenIn her project Spit, Polish photographer Ola Skowrońska interprets the violent environmental history of the Curonian Spit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/jun/18/fotofestiwal-the-international-festival-of-photography-in-odz-in-pictures

[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash

Snippet: The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/18/world-cup-2026-socceroos-australia-usa-which-team-will-win-how

[2026-06-18 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Embattled National Trust of SA to front inquiry over volunteer complaints

Snippet: ABC North and West SA

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/national-trust-south-australia-parliamentary-inquiry-crisis/106809584

[2026-06-18 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Daiichi Properties clinches Triple LEED O+M Platinum and Gold Certifications for BGC portfolio

Snippet: DAIICHI Properties sets a new benchmark for sustainable office developments in the Philippines after three of its Bonifacio Global City (BGC) properties earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Operations and Maintenance (O+M) certifications, including the country’s first LEED O+M Platinum recognition for an office building.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/tmt-newswire/daiichi-properties-clinches-triple-leed-om-platinum-and-gold-certifications-for-bgc-portfolio/2368154

[2026-06-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s hair-loss insurance proposal sparks backlash

Snippet: Critics say scarce health insurance funds should go first to severe and rare diseases

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775868

[2026-06-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Assembly probe launches as S. Korea reels from June election fiasco

Snippet: A special parliamentary probe into the National Election Commission and its regional branches has begun, with the rival parties having agreed to pass a proposal to execute a 45-day investigation on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775860

[2026-06-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee returns from Europe with Trump rapport, trade and defense deals in focus

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775859

[2026-06-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military moves to harden key facilities against drone swarms

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775858

[2026-06-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping

Snippet: Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashtin Barker)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-colombia-luis-diaz-father-f3cd46c8ac0a24204d4b3c24e20740a6

[2026-06-18 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Melbourne] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Inquest into Melbourne influencer’s death following freebirth halted after new phone evidence discovered

Snippet: Coroner tells freebirth inquest new material ‘of such significance’ any findings must be postponed so information can be analysed

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/18/freebirth-death-melbourne-influencer-phone-evidence-inquest-ntwnfb

[2026-06-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/laguardia-airport-shuts-down-runway-for-second-time-in-weeks-after-pavement-issue-resurfaces/

[2026-06-18 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Newly released UFO files allege China, Russia retrieved downed UAPs — and attempted to reverse-engineer them: expert

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/us-news/newly-released-ufo-files-allege-china-and-russia-retrieved-downed-uaps-and-attempted-to-reverse-engineer-them/

[2026-06-18 15:47 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike

Snippet: Mayor of Russian capital claims ‌about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/moscow-oil-refinery-on-fire-ukraine-drone-stikes

[2026-06-18 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Don't call Shin Min-a a rom-com queen

Snippet: In "The Eyes," K-drama mainstay goes blind, and proves — yet again — there's far more to her than a lovable sweetheart

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775844

[2026-06-18 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Billionaire philanthropist's ex-secretary accused of stealing $1.7m secures bail

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 3:45pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/nsw-judith-neilson-secretary-annalouise-spencer-bailed/106813452

[2026-06-18 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Ancient oak tree believed to have sheltered Robin Hood is dead

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 3:41pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/uk-s-major-oak-tree-dies-/106814742

[2026-06-18 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Appeal denied for woman who set friend on fire at drunken party

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 3:39pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/corbie-jean-walpole-appeal-decision-petrol-fire-howlong/106812432

[2026-06-18 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pag-IBIG Fund offers promotional housing loans to boost affordability

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) or Pag-IBIG Fund has offered promotional housing rates for members above the socialized housing price ceiling up to P10 million.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/pag-ibig-fund-offers-promotional-housing-loans-to-boost-affordability/2368104

[2026-06-18 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

Snippet: ROME, Italy — The United Nations’ food agencies warned Wednesday that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, with conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks pushing millions closer to famine.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/un-news/un-food-agencies-warn-acute-hunger-will-worsen-in-13-hot-spots-as-famine-risks-rise/2368103

[2026-06-18 15:34 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

Snippet: Riverhead, New York: After spending decades waiting for justice, relatives of women murdered by New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killer laid into him on Wednesday before he was sentenced to life in prison. He told them: “I am responsible” for the crimes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/a-million-years-isn-t-enough-victims-relatives-confront-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-at-sentencing-20260618-p607tx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jinggoy Estrada also suspended as impeachment senator-judge

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jinggoy-estrada-suspension-impeachment-senator-judge/

[2026-06-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Matthias Goerne, Sunwoo Yekwon, to bring Schubert’s 'Winterreise' to Seoul stage

Snippet: German baritone Matthias Goerne and Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon join forces Sunday for a piece they each fell in love with: Schubert’s “Winterreise.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775799

[2026-06-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: UK’s Starmer accuses Musk of ‘whipping up division’

Snippet: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in British politics and “whipping up division” over the murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak. The X owner has made several posts about the case, which has triggered public outrage and protests in Britain, as well as a public apology from the prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641039-sarmer-musk-student-murder/

[2026-06-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Drones hit Moscow oil refinery as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

Snippet: Moscow fends off drone attack, Kyiv targeted in second air strike this week, as Zelensky seeks Trump’s support for a peace deal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3357515/drones-hit-moscow-oil-refinery-russia-and-ukraine-exchange-strikes?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Enerhodar] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Drones hit Moscow oil refinery as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

Snippet: Moscow fends off drone attack, Kyiv targeted in second air strike this week, as Zelensky seeks Trump’s support for a peace deal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3357515/drones-hit-moscow-oil-refinery-russia-and-ukraine-exchange-strikes

[2026-06-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast

Snippet: COVINGTON, Louisiana — Tropical Storm Arthur was downgraded to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast Wednesday night but forecasters expected its remnants to bring life-threatening flooding and days of heavy rains to parts of the southeastern United States, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/americas-emea/tropical-cyclone-arthur-weakens-to-a-low-pressure-area-along-the-upper-texas-coast/2368100

[2026-06-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to give press briefing on results of Europe trip

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung plans to give a press briefing this week on the results of his 10-day trip to Europe that included visits to Belgium and Italy, and his attendance at a Group of Seven (G7) summit, his office said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618006800315