[2026-02-23 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

Snippet: Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344358/hong-kong-protests-former-young-offenders-sent-mainland-china-exchange-tours

[2026-02-23 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong commentator facing up to 7 years in jail in seditious posts case

Snippet: Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344342/hong-kong-commentator-could-face-7-years-jail-over-seditious-online-content

[2026-02-23 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Snippet: Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344309/hong-kong-restaurant-burgled-hk800000-cash-stolen

[2026-02-23 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Snippet: Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344298/some-tai-po-fire-survivors-doubtful-over-governments-unfair-rehousing-plan

[2026-02-23 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain by most in nearly a month on China export optimism

Snippet: ‘China and Hong Kong are the biggest beneficiaries’ of US court decision on tariffs, Goldman Sachs strategists and economists say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344285/hong-kong-stocks-jump-amid-flight-us-assets-after-latest-trump-tariff-threat

[2026-02-23 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Snippet: Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344284/hong-kong-court-rule-appeals-activists-largest-national-security-trial

[2026-02-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Brutal terrorist act’: twin blasts rock western Ukrainian city

Snippet: A police officer was killed, 25 other people were wounded in bomb explosions in Lviv

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3344281/police-officer-killed-24-people-wounded-bomb-explosions-ukraines-lviv

[2026-02-23 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: King Charles to shield 'much-loved' princesses from fallout of Andrew's arrest

Snippet: Sarah Ferguson (centre) has disappeared from public view, while her daughters Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie keep a low profile. (Getty Images: Dave Benett)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/the-future-of-sarah-ferguson-and-princesses-beatrice-and-eugenie/106368232

[2026-02-23 05:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lula propõe acordo com EUA contra crime e pede contrapartida

Snippet: O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva encerrou neste domingo (22/02) sua visita oficial à Índia sugerindo que levará a Washington uma proposta de colaboração para prender brasileiros envolvidos com o crime organizado que vivem nos EUA.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/lula-prop%C3%B5e-acordo-com-eua-contra-crime-e-pede-contrapartida/a-76079779

[2026-02-23 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Berlinale 2026. Od polityki nie uciekniesz

Snippet: Kontrowersje wybuchły już na otwarciu, gdy Wim Wenders podczas konferencji prasowej stwierdził, że filmowcy powinni unikać angażowania się w politykę. W podobnym tonie wypowiadała się zasiadająca w jury Polka Ewa Puszczyńska. Część gwiazd Berlinale, m.in. Michelle Yeoh i Neil Patrick Harris, unikała odpowiedzi na pytania o bieżące konflikty i odpowiedzialność artystów.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/berlinale-2026-od-polityki-nie-uciekniesz/a-76077742

[2026-02-23 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Digital transformation a ‘force multiplier’ for local governanceDigital transformation a ‘force multiplier’ for local governance

Snippet: DIGITAL transformation is a vital tool to cutting red tape and corruption, improving public service and saving lives during disasters, but many local governments are still in the dark on how to do it the right way.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/tmt-newswire/digital-transformation-a-force-multiplier-for-local-governancedigital-transformation-a-force-multiplier-for-local-governance/2282474

[2026-02-22 23:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: سرچينه: هندوستان له امریکا سره د سوداګرۍ مذاکرات وځنډول

Snippet: په پام کې وو چې هندي پلاوی نن یکشنبه د فبروري ۲۲مه واشنګټن ته سفر وکړي او له متحده ایالاتو سره یو موقت سوداګريز تړون نهايي کړي، خو د هندوستان د سوداګرۍ وزارت یوې سرچينې په همدې ورځ وویل چې دغه سفر ځنډول شوی دی.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/rpt-india-delays-us-trade-talks-after-supreme-court-rejects-trump-tariffs-source-says/a-76077965

[2026-02-22 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia summons anti-corruption chief in stock ownership probe

Snippet: Civil society groups and protesters are seeking an investigation into allegations surrounding abuse of power, unexplained wealth and regulatory extortion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344265/malaysia-summons-anti-corruption-chief-stock-ownership-probe

[2026-02-22 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How playing Tetris can help reduce traumatic memory flashbacks: study

Snippet: Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3344065/how-playing-tetris-can-help-reduce-traumatic-memory-flashbacks-according-new-study

[2026-02-22 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pokemon cards worth HK$8,000 stolen in Hong Kong shop burglary

Snippet: Police believe the suspect climbed scaffolding to reach a platform before forcing open window grilles to enter the Kwun Tong shop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344262/pokemon-cards-worth-hk8000-stolen-hong-kong-shop-burglary

[2026-02-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

Snippet: Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344249/hong-kong-official-warns-lower-payout-if-tai-po-fire-victims-reject-buy-back-plan

[2026-02-22 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chef, 34, arrested for allegedly spraying unknown liquid on 3 women in Hong Kong

Snippet: Suspect apprehended on Saturday over three separate incidents near Tai Wai MTR station during Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344248/chef-34-arrested-allegedly-spraying-unknown-liquid-3-women-hong-kong

[2026-02-22 18:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Princess seen for first time since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/princess-seen-for-first-time-since-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-s-arrest-20260222-p5o4gl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HK$261 million of frozen crime funds may take 7 years to reach Hong Kong coffers

Snippet: Trials and other legal procedures must first be completed before funds can be deposited into treasury, insider says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344218/hk261-million-frozen-crime-funds-may-take-7-years-reach-hong-kong-coffers

[2026-02-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Special Coverages

Snippet: Philippine News Straight from the Hague: How to follow Rappler’s coverage of Duterte at the ICC Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: November 30 anti-corruption rallies Dec 1, 2025 1:21 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Global Affairs COP30: UN Climate Change Conference agenda, latest news Nov 23, 2025 5:20 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News HIGHLIGHTS: Iglesia ni Cristo rally Nov 19, 2025 10:03 AM PHT

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/special-coverages/

[2026-02-22 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says raising US global tariff rate from 10 per cent to 15 per cent

Snippet: The move comes a day after ⁠the ‌US Supreme Court ruled ‌against ‌the ‌tariffs Trump ⁠imposed under an ⁠economic emergency law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3344229/trump-says-raising-us-global-tariff-rate-10-15-cent

[2026-02-22 01:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Snippet: Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344228/wang-fuk-court-buyback-plan-disappoints-some-residents-despite-generous-offer

[2026-02-22 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Arrest shows that no one is above the law, not even a former British prince

Snippet: While the monarchy’s future may depend on how King Charles handles the affair, every effort must be made to ensure the Epstein victims receive justice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3344226/arrest-shows-no-one-above-law-not-even-former-british-prince

[2026-02-22 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding

Snippet: Force says detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team have taken over case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344223/hong-kong-police-probe-death-man-60-fall-bamboo-scaffolding

[2026-02-22 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Snippet: A group holds hands outside a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/social-media-addiction-signs-adults-da4a28f1b361b3d909b4790d4f462089

[2026-02-21 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 30 people in Iran face death penalty after protests, Amnesty says

Snippet: A death sentence has been passed in eight cases, while two minors are among the 22 other cases before the courts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344214/30-people-iran-face-death-penalty-after-protests-amnesty-says

[2026-02-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Views of corruption in Philippines worsen as ‘grease money’ dents confidence

Snippet: A global index on corruption perceptions shows the Philippines posting its lowest ranking since 2012

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3344179/views-corruption-philippines-worsen-grease-money-dents-confidence

[2026-02-21 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to closely monitor additional U.S. measures following Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor additional U.S. measures and the trade environment as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose a new 10 percent "global tariff" on all countries following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against his emergency tariffs, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221005000315

[2026-02-21 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Policing the past: Hitler’s childhood home becomes a police station

Snippet: Holocaust campaigners say putting police in the dictator’s former home is a ‘problematic’ way of dealing with the town’s dark history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344202/hitlers-childhood-home-becomes-police-station-us24-million-redevelopment

[2026-02-21 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ChatGPT-maker flagged future Canadian school shooter months before massacre

Snippet: Despite detecting a misuse of ChatGPT for ‘violent intent’, OpenAI felt the risk did not meet its bar for police referral

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344192/openai-flagged-canadian-school-shooter-months-massacre-did-not-alert-police

[2026-02-21 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession

Snippet: Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344185/uk-consider-removing-ex-prince-andrew-royal-line-succession

[2026-02-21 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump lashes out at US Supreme Court, rolls out new 10% global tariffs

Snippet: Decision threatens administration’s trade agenda; casts shadow on Xi-Trump summit as some China tariffs wiped out before Beijing talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3344180/us-supreme-court-rules-trumps-tariffs-unlawful

[2026-02-21 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Co-founder of British retailer Asos dies after falling from balcony in Thailand

Snippet: Quentin Griffiths’ friend told police the Briton had been worried about lawsuits from his former wife, a Thai national

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344176/co-founder-british-retailer-asos-dies-after-falling-balcony-thailand

[2026-02-21 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Families of Philippine drug war victims seek ICC justice as Duterte trial looms

Snippet: A hearing that begins in The Hague on Monday will determine whether the ex-president will stand trial over at least 76 of those deaths

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344173/families-philippine-drug-war-victims-seek-icc-justice-duterte-trial-looms

[2026-02-20 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Snippet: Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344171/cuhk-alumni-lose-legal-bid-overturn-election-ban-over-scandalous-conduct

[2026-02-20 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6 Europeans activists held in Turkey while investigating prison conditions

Snippet: Their arrest came on the same day that police detained a Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle for ‘spreading false news’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344170/6-european-activists-held-turkey-while-investigating-prison-conditions

[2026-02-20 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Snippet: Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344167/police-probe-suspected-poisoning-4-dogs-2-more-canines-missing

[2026-02-20 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Snippet: Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344164/law-firm-asks-court-block-access-files-seized-crash-cash-probe

[2026-02-20 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Fight not over’: South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant after life sentence

Snippet: The former president maintains his short-lived 2024 martial law decree was done ‘solely for the sake of the nation and our people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344132/south-koreas-yoon-calls-court-biased-after-life-sentence-rebellion-fight-not-over

[2026-02-20 18:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: United Kingdom

Snippet: The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, eighth in line to the throne, is unprecedented in modern times

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/united-kingdom/

[2026-02-20 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: First royal arrest in centuries presents existential crisis for ‘The Firm’

Snippet: The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor forces King Charles to choose the Crown over his own brother

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344093/first-royal-arrest-centuries-presents-existential-crisis-uks-most-powerful-family

[2026-02-20 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: corruption

Snippet: Dishonest actions by a person in power in return for pecuniary or personal gain

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/corruption/

[2026-02-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Teetan gives Romantic Warrior seal of approval after Voyage Bubble trial clash

Snippet: Mauritian jockey feels Danny Shum Chap-shing’s superstar is better than he was when he last rode him over two years ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344088/karis-teetan-gives-romantic-warrior-seal-approval-after-trial-clash-voyage-bubble

[2026-02-20 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police arrested over crypto extortion of Chinese nationals

Snippet: Officers allegedly stormed a Selangor bungalow, seized laptops and forced a Chinese national to fork over US$51,000 in digital assets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3344085/12-malaysian-police-arrested-over-chinese-nationals-missing-crypto

[2026-02-20 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office - DailyNews

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954937/andrew-released-under-investigation-after-arrest-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office/

[2026-02-20 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Climber convicted after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain

Snippet: Man gets a suspended sentence and a fine for girlfriend’s death during a climb on the country’s highest mountain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344054/climber-convicted-manslaughter-after-girlfriend-freezes-death-austrian-mountain

[2026-02-20 08:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: sentenced to life

Snippet: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for insurrection. Yoon declared martial law in 2024 in what prosecutors said was a bid to stay in power. They had sought the death penalty for the former head of state.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632801-south-korean-president-life-prison/

[2026-02-20 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US man found guilty of beating 4 to death in New York, including HK migrant

Snippet: The jury rejected an insanity defence by Randy Santos for the killings of Chuen Kok, 83, and three other homeless men in 2019

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344050/us-man-found-guilty-beating-4-death-chinatown-including-hk-migrant

[2026-02-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?

Snippet: Two cases involving corruption raise questions about the future of a model that has thrived for the past decade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3343977/end-golden-age-chinese-think-tanks-star-ex-officials

[2026-02-19 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai police don lion dance costume to pounce on unsuspecting burglar

Snippet: The man allegedly stole US$64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts from a police superintendent’s home in Bangkok

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344026/thai-police-don-lion-dance-costume-pounce-unsuspecting-burglar