[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SBP bares Gilas Pilipinas roster for FIBA Asia qualifiers 3rd window

Snippet: The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday revealed the national team roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Window 3.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/sbp-bares-gilas-pilipinas-roster-for-fiba-asia-qualifiers-3rd-window/2368067

[2026-06-18 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate begins pre-trial proceedings in Duterte impeachment case

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court on Thursday began pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the first official meeting between the prosecution and defense panels ahead of the full trial.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/senate-begins-pre-trial-proceedings-in-duterte-impeachment-case/2368078

[2026-06-18 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney parents share anguish after siblings in pram hit and killed by car

Snippet: Katherine, five, and brother Harry, 14 months, died on Wednesday after their pram was hit by an SUV in Cabramatta

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/18/i-wish-it-hit-me-sydney-mother-shares-anguish-after-siblings-in-pram-hit-and-killed-by-car

[2026-06-18 13:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [팟캐스트] (802) MZ세대 사로잡은 효소찜질

Snippet: 진행자: 홍유, Tannith Kriel

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775176

[2026-06-18 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup 2026: Kane says Tuchel's 'let the shackles off' speech inspired England victory | The National

Snippet: England captain Harry Kane revealed a half-time team talk from Thomas Tuchel to "let the shackles off" inspired England to victory against Croatia in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/18/world-cup-2026-kane-says-tuchels-let-the-shackles-off-speech-inspired-england-victory/

[2026-06-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: A Korean media empire is unraveling. The movie business is paying the price

Snippet: JoongAng Group's slide into court protection adds fresh strain to an already struggling industry

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775140

[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Strategic analyst warns: the US-Iran deal could be 'the worst ever'

Snippet: After a turbulent week in the Middle East, the latest episode of The Deep Dive tackles the news that the United States and Iran are preparing to sign an agreement: one that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says leaves Israel out entirely. To make sense of the moment, Shifra Jacobs is joined by Yasmin Sayeh, an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst, security-studies scholar, and Persian speaker who works to bridge academic strategy with the human reality inside Iran.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-899772

[2026-06-18 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IDF Master-Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin killed in combat in southern Lebanon

Snippet: IDF Master-Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin, aged 29, from Haifa, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899773

[2026-06-18 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hope for hundreds of miners after colliery $434 million in debt sold

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 1:28pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/gfg-tahmoor-coal-sold-to-new-owners/106812760

[2026-06-18 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicenter

Snippet: BUNIA — The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/historic-world-cup-goal-brings-rare-joy-to-dr-congo-ebola-epicenter/2368060

[2026-06-18 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares jump after US and Iran sign initial deal on ending the war

Snippet: Electronic boards show Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-rates-markets-iran-warsh-trump-dc678fb5647a136f75caf2d1fbaa2092

[2026-06-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds

Snippet: Bird flu has killed thousands of southern elephant seal pups on remote Antarctic islands belonging to Australia, new research has shown.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5jdy92gyeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Six charged after federal police seize hundreds of kilograms of drugs

Snippet: Topic:Organised Crime

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/six-men-charged-drug-importation-distribution-afp-border/106812950

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat-related ER visits rise sharply as Korea braces for hotter summer

Snippet: Health authorities report 300 patients so far, with cases spreading beyond older adults, as early heat wave warnings begin

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10775021

[2026-06-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: American scholar of Myanmar held in China was on academic visit, think tank says

Snippet: An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in early June had traveled to the southwestern city of Kunming to attend an academic workshop, a think tank that he founded said on Wednesday, calling for his release.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/asia-pacific/politics/us-scholar-myanmar-china-academic-visit/

[2026-06-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some Republicans

Snippet: US President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran has drawn a backlash from fellow Republicans, who argue the agreement wastes billions of dollars of taxpayer money and does little to restrict Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/trumps-iran-framework-draws-backlash-from-some-republicans

[2026-06-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [SOCCER] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup

Snippet: Houston – Portugal and its talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Congo fought ⁠back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation’s return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/18/soccer/world-cup/ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-draw-congo/

[2026-06-18 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran declares victory over US

Snippet: Iranian officials have portrayed the newly signed memorandum of understanding with the US as a diplomatic victory achieved through strength and as evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its objectives militarily.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641757-iran-us-victory-memorandum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Iranian officials have portrayed the newly signed memorandum of understanding with the US as a diplomatic victory secured through strength and as evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its military objectives.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641757-iran-us-victory-memorandum/

[2026-06-18 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to fire as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point against Portugal | The National

Snippet: Cristiano Ronaldo matched Lionel Messi in appearing at a sixth World Cup, but unlike his great rival, he failed to make an impact as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic point against Portugal.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/world-cup-2026/2026/06/18/cristiano-ronaldo-fails-to-fire-as-dr-congo-earn-historic-world-cup-point-against-portugal/

[2026-06-18 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Uzbekistan player collides with camera operator at World Cup

Snippet: Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) battles for the ball with Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov (2) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-uzbekistan-camera-operator-402d7b2fe44bcad9fca2272f498df7a6

[2026-06-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Proposed data centre faces scrutiny over water and environmental risks

Snippet: Topic:Regional Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/iren-data-centre-ai-budey-local-concerns-water-river-murray/106802586

[2026-06-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Diplomacy is not enough: Iran's deal must weaken, not strengthen, Hezbollah in Lebanon - editorial

Snippet: The emerging US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding may reduce the immediate danger of a wider regional war. Israel has every interest in serious diplomacy, especially diplomacy that prevents Iran from advancing toward nuclear weapons and keeps the region from sliding into another catastrophic front.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899750

[2026-06-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump and Iran's president sign initial deal aiming to end war

Snippet: The leaders of the US and Iran have signed an initial peace deal aiming to end the war, allowing it to immediately take effect.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr8z4z2er9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Medical costs push low-income households deeper into poverty: study

Snippet: Limited private insurance access leaves poorer families more vulnerable when costly treatment is needed

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774948

[2026-06-18 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sooners hit 5 homers in 11-4 win over Georgia, head to CWS finals

Snippet: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jason Walk and Dasan Harris each hit two home runs and Trey Gambill also went deep to lead Oklahoma to the College World Series finals with a 11-4 win over Georgia on Wednesday night.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cws-oklahoma-georgia-32f355d607706dd3e39bd27d52a449ee

[2026-06-18 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble

Snippet: LOS ANGELES — England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portgual stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/sports/kane-double-fires-england-world-cup-bid-as-ronaldos-portugal-stumble/2368059

[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: JIP to submit proposals seeking swift introduction of nuclear submarines

Snippet: The Japan Innovation Party (JIP), the junior partner in the country’s ruling coalition, on Wednesday called for the swift introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, citing China’s constant naval expansion into the Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/japan/politics/japan-ruling-party-nuke-sub-proposal/

[2026-06-18 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Our ancient enemy: scientists discover oldest-known plague outbreak

Snippet: Ancient DNA from Siberian burials reveals prehistoric outbreaks struck hunter-gatherers long before the Black Death

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3357493/our-ancient-enemy-scientists-discover-oldest-known-plague-outbreak?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-18 12:59 UTC+10:00] [Nature] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Our ancient enemy: scientists discover oldest-known plague outbreak

Snippet: Ancient DNA from Siberian burials reveals prehistoric outbreaks struck hunter-gatherers long before the Black Death

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3357493/our-ancient-enemy-scientists-discover-oldest-known-plague-outbreak

[2026-06-18 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Disappearance of mother of 2 gets fresh help as baffled SF community searches for new clues

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/investigators-searching-for-new-videos-of-amy-hillyard-in-bay-area/

[2026-06-18 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Professional Women's Hockey League Draft

Snippet: Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit 2026 PWHL Draft TeamPlayerPositionPrevious Team (League)NationalityRound One1.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/professional-womens-hockey-league-draft-90e6121271e5d910acc3fbdd633b83b4

[2026-06-18 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Miranda Devine: Trump is showing the world, G7 leaders who’s the ‘boss’ and deserves respect for his deal-making

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/opinion/miranda-devine-trump-is-showing-the-world-g7-leaders-whos-the-boss-and-deserves-respect-for-his-deal-making/

[2026-06-18 12:52 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Aussie shares dip after Wall St slumps on rates outlook

Snippet: June 18, 2026 12:52 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/aussie-shares-dip-after-wall-st-slumps-on-rates-outlook/

[2026-06-18 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Corey Feldman speaks out on health scare, claims he’ll ‘be OK’ after leaked ‘misdiagnosis’

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/17/celebrity-news/corey-feldman-speaks-out-on-health-scare-claims-hell-be-ok-after-leaked-misdiagnosis/

[2026-06-18 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Human leg found in Incheon likely medical waste: police

Snippet: A human leg found at an Incheon recycling center last week is likely pathological medical waste, police investigating the case said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774847

[2026-06-18 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: TWS supports missing children campaign

Snippet: TWS is pitching in to support a campaign to find missing children, agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774818

[2026-06-18 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: NCAA Div I Baseball World Series Glance

Snippet: Game 1 - West Virginia 7, Troy 5

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-mlb-world-series-college-sports-college-baseball-de0959f4c18bc56f37d9ab09edc07f0e

[2026-06-18 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

Snippet: Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3wyxvqdx1zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) 'Teach You a Lesson' hits home globally with cathartic take on school justice

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- At first glance, the Netflix Korean series "Teach You a Lesson" appears to be a school drama tailored primarily for South Korean audiences.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618004200315

[2026-06-18 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

Snippet: An 18-year-old man has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City, police have said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20yxwjn873o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Uber bets on its global repute in Nepal's crowded ride-hailing sector

Snippet: From left: Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Nepal Chelan J. Bliss; Uber's Vice President and Regional General Manager for Mobility/Rides in the Asia-Pacific Dominic Taylor; and Nepal's Director General of the Department of Tourism Ramkrishna Lamichhane, attend a soft-launch for the ride-hailing company in Nepal on June 5.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/transportation/uber-bets-on-its-global-repute-in-nepal-s-crowded-ride-hailing-sector

[2026-06-18 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Max Plath became Queensland's newest Origin cult hero

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:37pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/queensland-state-of-origin-max-plath-game-ii/106813208

[2026-06-18 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Knicks fan, 5, wins $5K in Jalen Brunson lookalike contest as thousands of dopplegangers gather

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/17/us-news/knicks-fan-5-wins-5k-in-jalen-brunson-lookalike-contest/

[2026-06-18 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kia set to exit large bus business after 55 years

Snippet: Kia is preparing to exit the large bus business, a move that would bring to an end more than five decades of production dating back to its predecessor, Asia Motors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774753

[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man she said tried to enter her home

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

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/17/celebrity-news/sabrina-carpenter-granted-5-year-restraining-order/

[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea remains unchanged on stance regarding N. Korea as enemy: defense ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Thursday reaffirmed its position characterizing North Korea as South Korea's enemy, dismissing a news report that the government may drop the language from its upcoming defense white paper.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618004100315

[2026-06-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese announces ‘generous’ capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses after budget backlash

Snippet: Startups and testamentary trusts to receive carve outs after criticism of Labor’s CGT changes

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/18/albanese-announces-generous-capital-gains-tax-exemptions-for-small-businesses-after-budget-backlash

[2026-06-18 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who benefits from Zimbabwe’s lithium boom?

Snippet: Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s lithium industry is dominated by a handful of large-scale mining projects, most of them backed by Chinese investment. Major producers include Bikita Minerals in Masvingo Province, Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s Arcadia Mine near Harare, Kamativi Lithium Mine in Matabeleland North, Sabi Star Lithium Mine in Buhera, Sandawana Mine in Mberengwa and Gwanda Lithium Mine in Matabeleland South.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/18/who-benefits-from-zimbabwes-lithium-boom

[2026-06-18 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former mining executive charged with possessing child abuse material

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 12:26pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/child-abuse-material-charges-mackay-former-mining-executive/106810352