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18-12-2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new measures to combat antisemitism and hate speech following a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed. The government plans to introduce legislation to target preachers who promote violence, list organizations that promote racial hatred, and increase penalties for hate speech. The home affairs minister will also be given new powers to cancel or reject visas for individuals deemed likely to spread hate and division.
Entities: Anthony Albanese, Australia, Bondi Beach, Hanukkah, Islamic State • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-12-2025
The article fact-checks President Trump's prime-time address on the economy, analyzing his claims about inflation, food prices, gasoline prices, investment, and tax policies. Trump's statements were found to be misleading or exaggerated, with evidence from various government agencies and reports. The article examines the accuracy of Trump's claims, providing context and data to support its findings.
Entities: Donald Trump, White House, United States, American Farm Bureau, Agriculture Department • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-12-2025
President Trump delivered an 18-minute prime time speech to the nation, arguing that the economy under his leadership is in better shape than many Americans believe. He boasted about gains, criticized Democrats, and blamed his predecessor, Joseph R. Biden Jr. Trump announced a 'Warrior Dividend' of $1,776 checks to 1.4 million military members, funded by tariffs on imported goods. He promised that his policies would cause prices to 'fall dramatically' and mortgage payments to decrease. However, fact-checkers noted that some of Trump's claims were misleading, and Democrats criticized his speech as disconnected from reality. Trump's speech was his latest attempt to counter Democrats on the issue of affordability, which they hope to use to gain power in the midterm elections.
Entities: Donald Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr., United States, Democrats, Republicans • Tone: positive • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-12-2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing's support for Venezuela during a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, amid growing US pressure on the South American country. Wang opposed 'unilateral bullying' and supported Venezuela's sovereignty and national dignity. The US had announced a blockade of oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, prompting Caracas to reject the 'grotesque threat' and request a UN Security Council meeting to discuss US aggression.
Entities: China, Venezuela, US, Wang Yi, Yvan Gil • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform