[2026-03-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Scooter driver killed on pothole-ridden NYC street that faced hundreds of complaints

Snippet: A scooter driver was tragically killed this week on a busy Queens street lined with dangerous potholes — that locals have been complaining about for years, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/us-news/scooter-driver-killed-on-pothole-ridden-nyc-street-that-faced-hundreds-of-complaints/

[2026-03-13 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ariella Arida shines at Kosmas Pickle Fest, bags 2 golds

Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida blended poise and precision on the pickleball court, showing that beauty and sporting excellence can go hand in hand as she captured two gold medals in the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/sports/ariella-arida-shines-at-kosmas-pickle-fest-bags-2-golds/2299482

[2026-03-13 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s largest groundwater source found near Pitabeddara: NWSDB - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s largest underground water source has been discovered during tube well drilling carried out near the Pitabeddara Police Station, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966577/sri-lankas-largest-groundwater-source-found-near-pitabeddara-nwsdb/

[2026-03-13 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli drone attack kills two in southeastern Lebanon

Snippet: Two people have been killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Shebaa in southeastern Lebanon, according to the National News agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-drone-attack-kills-two-southeastern-lebanon

[2026-03-13 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South African soldiers dismantle illegal gold mining near Johannesburg

Snippet: South African National Defense Force soldiers and police officers load recovered generators and machinery left behind by illegal miners, during a patrol in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-army-deployment-illegal-mining-57bdb1d71247fdfafb98ee8fd065f186

[2026-03-13 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Polish man arrested in Greece on charges of spying on base used by US forces in Crete

Snippet: Greek police have arrested a Polish citizen on charges of spying on the military base used by US forces in Crete, the ANA news agency is reporting.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/polish-man-arrested-greece-charges-spying-base-used-us-forces-crete

[2026-03-13 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Snippet: Spanish court orders Franco family to return Galician estate, Podemos want to limit variable mortgages, new flight routes between Spain and Venice, and more news on Friday March 13th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260313/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-71

[2026-03-13 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Snippet: Two people have been killed in Oman after drones came down in the Sohar province, according to Oman’s state news agency, as Gulf nations remain caught in the crosshairs of the war the United States and Israel launched on Iran, sparking Tehran’s retaliation across the region.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/13/two-killed-in-oman-by-drones-several-also-fired-at-saudi-arabia

[2026-03-13 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teen who broke into home and sexually assaulted 10yo has convictions recorded

Snippet: Deb Frecklington appealed the sentence imposed on the teenager on the grounds it did not meet community expectations. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/court-of-appeal-records-sex-assault-convictions-mackay-teen/106453156

[2026-03-13 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Longreach man charged by AFP over alleged antisemitic online threats

Snippet: Police say the alleged threats were made in September last year. (Supplied: AFP)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/longreach-man-charged-by-afp-alleged-antisemitic-threats-online/106454042

[2026-03-13 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspects from Navy-seized drug-smuggling boat to face court today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has handed over a large haul of narcotics and firearms seized from a multiday fishing trawler in the southern seas to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/local/966565/suspects-from-dikowita-multi-day-smuggling-operation-to-face-court-today/

[2026-03-13 18:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dezi Freeman’s wife won’t be charged over hunt for accused killer

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/dezi-freeman-s-wife-won-t-be-charged-over-hunt-for-accused-killer-20260313-p5oae8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Friends pay tribute to Chinese backpackers killed in Qld flood

Snippet: Qiu Qingwei, 26, was killed in floodwater at Kilkivan earlier this week. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/tributes-chinese-backpackers-killed-kilkivan-flood/106453648

[2026-03-13 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Family members were first suspects in Irma Palasics murder investigation

Snippet: Irma Palasics died, aged 72, after being bound and bashed by two men in her McKellar home in November 1999. (ACT Policing)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/act-irma-palasics-murder-trial-hears-family-first-suspects/106453538

[2026-03-13 18:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Legal battle looms over use of 2015 'comfort women' fund for compensation

Snippet: Government challenges court order to pay sex slavery victim's family from funds provided by Japan

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693965

[2026-03-13 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots'

Snippet: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed protests in the country would face a harsher response than the previous crackdown in January, in which thousands were killed.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-threatens-stronger-response-instillation-fear-and-street-riots

[2026-03-13 18:16 UTC+10:00] [Albert Ho Chun-yan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Tiananmen vigil activists have case to answer in subversion trial, court rules

Snippet: Hong Kong judges say prosecutors’ evidence suggest Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung might have incited others to oust Communist Party leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346478/2-tiananmen-vigil-activists-have-case-answer-subversion-trial-court-rules

[2026-03-13 18:11 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dezi Freeman’s wife won’t be charged with obstructing police manhunt

Snippet: The wife of Dezi Freeman will not be charged with obstructing a police investigation into the fatal shooting of two police officers at Porepunkah, after the Office of Public Prosecutions found there was insufficient evidence to support a conviction.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/dezi-freeman-s-wife-won-t-be-charged-with-obstructing-police-manhunt-20260313-p5oadc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Perth man to be extradited to SA over alleged murder

Snippet: Caleb Leriano died after being allegedly assaulted and crashing his car at Morphett Vale on Wednesday. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/perth-man-to-face-murder-charge-over-adelaide-s-man-death/106453460

[2026-03-13 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Drone attack kills two in Oman

Snippet: Two people were killed in Oman after drones came down in Sohar province, the state news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/drone-attack-kills-two-oman

[2026-03-13 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australian consultant convicted over deals with suspected Chinese spies

Snippet: Alexander Csergo arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP Image via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-spies-csergo-foreign-interference-c731f021b7082ac0977a2ceb99d0de8b

[2026-03-13 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Foreign fishermen caught in Torres Strait sentenced in Darwin

Snippet: Topic:Illegal Fishing

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/foreign-fishermen-caught-in-torres-strait-sentenced/106452230

[2026-03-13 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli attack in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kills two, injures three

Snippet: An Israeli attack on an apartment in Bar Elias in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed two and critically injured three people, according to the National News Agency.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-attack-lebanons-bekaa-valley-kills-two-injures-three

[2026-03-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chair sits empty at hospital inquiry after witness uses ruling for no-show

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/witness-cites-court-win-for-no-show-nsw-inquiry-/106452662

[2026-03-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police investigating US synagogue security scare

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-investigating-us-synagogue-security-scare-20260313-p5oacv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Matt Wright to pay court costs after claiming bug warrant 'might be a forgery'

Snippet: Wright has been ordered to pay the Northern Territory Police Commissioner's court costs. (ABC News: Michael Parfitt)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/matt-wright-claims-bug-warrant-forgery-police-costs-order/106452414

[2026-03-13 16:54 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jump in illegal refuelling complaints as Hong Kong grapples with rising oil prices

Snippet: City receives 221 reports of illegal petrol stations in January and February, averaging 111 per month or more than four times 2025 monthly average

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3346460/jump-illegal-refuelling-complaints-hong-kong-grapples-rising-oil-prices

[2026-03-13 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police raid Transport Ministry over Jeju Air plane crash disaster

Snippet: The special police unit investigating the deadly 2024 Jeju Air plane crash conducted a search-and-seizure operation at the related government ministry to look into the causes of the accident, officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693865

[2026-03-13 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'A hole in many hearts': Family mourns mother and daughter killed in highway crash

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/berguno-family-mourns-mother-daughter-kings-highway-crash/106447062

[2026-03-13 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says

Snippet: A French soldier was killed in an attack in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/13/french-soldier-killed-others-wounded-in-attack-in-iraq-macron-says

[2026-03-13 16:13 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Bike boy’ campaign accused of giving cash gifts to potential witnesses in case against Daniel Andrews

Snippet: The advisers driving the “bike boy scandal” campaign against former premier Daniel Andrews gave tens of thousands of dollars in “gifts” to potential witnesses in lawsuits they lodged on behalf of the young cyclist at the centre of the case, court documents reveal.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/bike-boy-campaign-accused-of-giving-cash-gifts-to-potential-witnesses-in-case-against-daniel-andrews-20260214-p5o2b2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Prosecution of trio linked to Dezi Freeman investigation stalls

Snippet: Police say they will not pursue charges against three people questioned in relation to the broader Dezi Freeman investigation. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/dezi-freeman-taskforce-summit-prosecutions-stall-evidence/106452714

[2026-03-13 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai for filming and posting Iranian missile strikes - DailyNews

Snippet: A British man is among 20 people who have been charged in the United Arab Emirates under cybercrime laws in connection with filming and posting material related to Iranian attacks on the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/13/breaking-news/966546/british-tourist-among-20-charged-in-dubai-for-filming-and-posting-iranian-missile-strikes/

[2026-03-13 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hawthorn forward Moore found with 'crystalline substance', US police claim

Snippet: Mugshots have been released of Hawthorn players Dylan Moore (left) and Connor Macdonald after their arrest in the US last year. (Scottsdale Police Department)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/hawthorn-dylan-moore-connor-macdonald-arizona-jail/106451198

[2026-03-13 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cynical vampires, gritty crime and Bob Carr’s moving memoir: 10 new books

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/cynical-vampires-gritty-crime-and-bob-carr-s-moving-memoir-10-new-books-20260306-p5o88o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-13 15:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Insufficient evidence to charge trio over Dezi Freeman case, police say

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/insufficient-evidence-to-charge-trio-connected-to-dezi-freeman-case-police-say/972e4cb9-0491-4416-9036-d0d5e7423ee5

[2026-03-13 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Jury finds Australian businessman was Chinese spy asset

Snippet: An Australian businessman recklessly compiled reports for individuals whom he should have suspected were Chinese spies, a jury has found.Alexander Csergo, 59, was running a telecoms business in Shanghai when he was approached on LinkedIn in November 2021 by a woman claiming to be from a Chinese think tank.His decision to then prepare fake, plagiarised reports for two individuals, only known as Ken and Evelyn, was enough for a NSW District Court jury today to find him guilty of one

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/jury-finds-expat-businessman-was-chinese-spy-asset/484f8830-4085-425e-995e-6a79031d478c

[2026-03-13 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli air strike on Iranian cities leaves dozens wounded, officials say

Snippet: An Israeli airstrike on a residential compound in the western Iranian city of Arak killed two and wounded 35 others, according to local officials.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-air-strike-iranian-cities-leaves-dozens-wounded-officials-say

[2026-03-13 15:10 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Man killed by electric shock in horror workplace accident

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/man-dies-at-workplace-in-emu-plains-sydneys-west/78c70f28-d846-423e-9016-4973af6c6068

[2026-03-13 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: Judge weighs media access in Charlie Kirk killing case

Snippet: Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf presides over a hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court, Feb. 3, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-media-access-ce662eb2163a3bbeb1cd0e6d6efc1fc7

[2026-03-13 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Old Dominion shooter's prison history for Islamic State ties raises questions

Snippet: Emergency officials gather outside Old Dominion University’s campus after reports of an active shooter on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Norfolk, Va. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jalloh-old-dominion-university-shooting-islamic-state-b257727b0167982fbffafae2eb8548fd

[2026-03-13 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Southern Hospitality’ star Grace Lilly arrested on drug charge

Snippet: “Southern Hospitality” star Grace Lilly was arrested Tuesday in South Carolina on drug possession charges, just months following a previous arrest.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/12/celebrity-news/southern-hospitality-star-grace-lilly-arrested-on-drug-charge/

[2026-03-13 14:52 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Graft court clears former Isabela State U president in Fairview property case

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sandiganbayan-clears-isabela-state-university-aleth-misola-mamauag-fairview-property-case/

[2026-03-13 14:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Twist for man accused of threatening to kidnap PM

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/nathan-ballesty-court-updates/059ea4dd-baaa-4405-89da-f3e0bd377af0

[2026-03-13 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gunman in fatal Virginia university shooting ID'd as IS supporter

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — One person was killed and two others injured Thursday when a gunman who supported the Islamic State extremist group opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia, US authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/13/world/americas-emea/gunman-in-fatal-virginia-university-shooting-idd-as-is-supporter/2299381

[2026-03-13 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cuba to release prisoners after pope brokers deal

Snippet: Miguel Díaz-Canel will address national and international issues with Cuba's press on Friday, local time. (AP: Eraldo Peres)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/cuba-to-release-51-people-from-prison-in-an-unexpected-move/106451942

[2026-03-13 14:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chief judges warn of 'external pressure' on courts after judicial reform laws take effect

Snippet: Judiciary leaders discuss support measures for criminal court judges and potential impact of new laws on judicial independence

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10693754

[2026-03-13 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: DV attacker photographed victim in court, jailed for more than four years

Snippet: By Jordanna Schriever

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/dv-attacker-jailed-for-photos-in-contempt-of-court/106448142

[2026-03-13 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Woman and child killed in Israeli strikes on residential building in Iran

Snippet: A woman and a child were killed overnight during an Israeli air strike targeting a residential building in the city of Arak, western Iran, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/woman-and-child-killed-israeli-strikes-residential-building-iran

[2026-03-13 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Daly River flood nearing worst on record, with more rain forecast

Snippet: The Daly River community is close to exceeding its record flood level, with the Daly River Police Station gauge sitting just centimetres below that level as of Friday morning.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/nt-flooding-daly-river-close-to-record-flood-level/106450316