[2026-02-23 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Syria closes Al Hol camp despite renewed ISIS threat

Snippet: Syrian authorities have closed Al Hol camp, the notorious prison that once housed thousands of families with suspected ties to ISIS, after its last inmates moved out.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/23/syria-closes-notorious-al-hol-camp-despite-renewed-isis-threat/

[2026-02-23 22:19 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Confusion in UK and EU as Trump’s 15% global tariff creates ‘an unholy mess’ – business live

Snippet: Confusion continues as to whether Donald Trump’s new 15% tariffs kick in tomorrow in the UK or the European Union, despite the US trade representative Jamieson Greer’s assurances that nothing changes for the 20-odd countries the US has already agreed tariff deals with.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/feb/23/us-dollar-stock-markets-losses-trump-global-tariff-supreme-court-news-updates

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

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘El Mencho’ killing sparks ‘overwhelming fear’ as violence erupts in Mexico

Snippet: Mexico's most powerful drug boss ‘El Mencho’ killed, sparking cartel violence nationwide

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/el-mencho-killing-sparks-overwhelming-fear-as-violence-erupts-in-mexico

[2026-02-23 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dad throttled wife, child in rage over trivial quarrels, Hong Kong court hears

Snippet: 49-year-old defendant, who works with Immigration Department, pleads guilty to six counts of common assault

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344357/dad-throttled-wife-child-rage-over-trivial-quarrels-hong-kong-court-hears

[2026-02-23 21:44 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged massages to taxpayers while trade envoy, say reports

Snippet: Former senior civil servants say culture of deference meant excessive expenses claims were waved through

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/23/former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-charged-massages-taxpayers-uk-trade-envoy

[2026-02-23 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Four Israelis arrested in plot to carry out terror attack against IDF soldiers in Karmiel

Snippet: Four Arab Israeli citizens were arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack targeting IDF soldiers in Karmiel, Israeli law enforcement authorities said on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887591

[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 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Tour du Rwanda hit by tragedy as two spectators killed in road accident on first day

Snippet: The first day of this year's Tour du Rwanda was marred by tragedy when two spectators were killed in a road accident.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/23/tour-du-rwanda-hit-by-tragedy-as-two-spectators-killed-in-road-accident-on-first-day/

[2026-02-23 21:30 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Suspected gunman identified after being shot dead at Mar-a-Lago – US politics live

Snippet: Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/feb/23/donald-trump-mar-a-lago-tariffs-epstein-immigration-latest-news-updates

[2026-02-23 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ICC kicks off pre-trial hearing over Philippines' Duterte

Snippet: THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court opened hearings Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/icc-kicks-off-pre-trial-hearing-over-philippines-duterte/2282794

[2026-02-23 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Snippet: A 24-year-old British man is among 19 people who were killed in a bus crash in Nepal, police say.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39wz97y90no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: پاکستان: پر افغانستان په بريدونو کې مو ۷۰ وسله وال وژلي

Snippet: د پاکستان د کورنيو چارو مرستيال وزير طلال چوهدري، ادعا کړې ده چې د دغه هېواد پوځ د يکشنبې په سهار له افغانستان سره پر پوله د هغو پاکستاني وسله والو پټنځايونه په نخښه کړي دي چې په هېواد کې د تازه بريدونو مسئول ول.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/pakistan-claims-to-have-killed-at-least-70-militants-in-strikes-along-the-afghan-border/a-76086934

[2026-02-23 21:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jewish teenager allegedly assaulted in antisemitic attack at scout camp

Snippet: A teenager abused for wearing a kippah and carrying an Israeli flag was later assaulted at a scout camp south-east of Melbourne, police allege.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/jewish-teenager-allegedly-assaulted-in-antisemitic-attack-at-scout-camp-20260223-p5o4sv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Impeach complaints vs VP Duterte referred to House justice panel

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives on Monday referred the four impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Committee on Justice.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/impeach-complaints-vs-vp-duterte-referred-to-house-justice-panel/2282784

[2026-02-23 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC suspends Samar judge over failure to disclose pending terror case

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/supreme-court-suspends-catbalogan-samar-judge-alfonso-cinco-terror-case/

[2026-02-23 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Elderly Israeli woman killed in New Zealand car accident, ZAKA says

Snippet: An Israeli woman in her 70s was killed in a car accident in New Zealand, the ZAKA International Unit announced on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887572

[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 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former youth worker treated alleged victim 'like a dog', court hears

Snippet: Geoffrey Guest leaves Cairns Courthouse after the first day of his trial. (ABC Far North: Conor Byrne)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/former-youth-worker-pleads-not-guilty-historical-abuse-charges/106376946

[2026-02-23 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus accident in Nepal leaves 17 dead, 24 injured - DailyNews

Snippet: At least 17 people were killed and 24 injured when a passenger bus heading to Nepal’s capital Kathmandu from the city of Pokhara fell into the Tishuli River in Dhading district.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956167/bus-accident-in-nepal-leaves-17-dead-24-injured/

[2026-02-23 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Panelo: No role in crafting Duterte’s defense at ICC

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential chief legal counsel Salvador Panelo said on Monday that he traveled to The Hague primarily as a friend of former president Rodrigo Duterte, offering moral support ahead of the International Criminal Court’s confirmation of charges hearing, and not as a member of the official defense team.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/panelo-no-role-in-crafting-dutertes-defense-at-icc/2282746

[2026-02-23 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Revolver bookkeeper accused of fleecing nightclub out of almost $4.5m

Snippet: The owner of Prahran nightclub Revolver has launched a civil claim against the venue’s bookkeeper, who is accused in court documents of misappropriating almost $4.5 million from the famed late-venue on Chapel Street.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/revolver-bookkeeper-accused-of-fleecing-nightclub-out-of-almost-4-5m-20260218-p5o39t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Childcare worker extradited from Fiji returns to Qld on rape charge

Snippet: The former childcare worker appeared in Maroochydore District Court on Monday. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Jessica Ross)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/arvind-ajay-singh-returns-to-sunshine-coast-faces-rape-charge/106375712

[2026-02-23 19:12 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Family of Alameddine-linked clothing brand founder was intended abduction target

Snippet: Kidnappers who mistakenly abducted an elderly man from his home were believed to be targeting a relative of a Sydney businessman who claims to be the driving force behind a clothing brand linked to the Alameddine crime family.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/family-of-alameddine-linked-clothing-brand-founder-was-intended-abduction-target-20260223-p5o4s2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 19:10 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Man rushed to hospital, another arrested after stabbing

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-rushed-to-hospital-another-arrested-after-stabbing-20260223-p5o4ta.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Incheon care facility probe uncovers 8 more suspected victims

Snippet: Eight more suspected victims have been identified in a widening police probe into Saekdongwon, a residential facility for people with severe disabilities in Incheon, where residents were allegedly beaten, confined and sexually assaulted.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680574

[2026-02-23 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police to scour mine shafts in search for missing outback mum

Snippet: Missing woman Trisha Graf's whereabouts have been unknown since December 12. (Supplied: SA Police)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/sa-police-scour-mine-shafts-search-for-missing-trisha-graf/106377578

[2026-02-23 19:02 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Déjà vu: House will try to impeach VP Sara Duterte again

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-refers-impeachment-complaints-sara-duterte-justice-committee-initiation/

[2026-02-23 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ukraine probes deadly Lviv blasts that killed police officer

Snippet: Ukraine is investigating a deadly attack in Lviv after two explosions killed a police officer and injured about 25 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said several suspects were detained, including a 33-year-old woman accused of planting bombs on orders from a Russian contact. The first blast hit as police answered a reported break in near a shopping centre.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/23/ukraine-probes-deadly-lviv-blasts-that-killed-police-officer/

[2026-02-23 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lawmakers push PH return to ICC

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Seven lawmakers on Monday filed resolutions seeking the return of the country to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/lawmakers-push-ph-return-to-icc/2282729

[2026-02-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tammy Shipley drank 67 glasses of water before her death in custody from water intoxication, inquest hears

Snippet: Coroner to examine whether police told prison staff about Aboriginal woman’s acute mental health conditions, despite previous arrest under mental health act

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/tammy-shipley-drank-67-glasses-of-water-before-her-death-in-custody-from-water-intoxication-inquest-hears

[2026-02-23 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police bodycam video shows force used on hit-and-run driver

Snippet: Bodycam footage shows tactical police forcing Tayler Hazell to the ground after he was handcuffed following a hit-and-run outside St Edmund's College in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/act-tayler-hazell-police-bodycam-footage/106375728

[2026-02-23 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Lesbian group seeks legal exemption to exclude trans women from events

Snippet: Nicole Mowbray says there are plenty of trans-only events and that the Lesbian Action Group wants to be afforded the same right. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/lesbian-group-transgender-exemption-federal-court/106375606

[2026-02-23 18:01 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Alleged victim of former NSW MP tells court he didn’t understand their meet-up was for a sexual encounter

Snippet: Man, now 22, told jury he messaged friend after the alleged incident saying he had anxiety and stomach pains

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/alleged-victim-of-former-nsw-mp-tells-court-he-didnt-understand-their-meetup-was-for-a-sexual-encounter-ntwnfb

[2026-02-23 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Federal Court dismisses historic ‘greenwashing’ case against Santos

Snippet: Allegations of greenwashing levelled against one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel producers have been dismissed after a court ruled Santos was justified in portraying itself as a clean energy company with a realistic plan to reach net zero emissions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/federal-court-dismisses-historic-greenwashing-case-against-santos-20260223-p5o4kr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inside the operation to eliminate Mexico's biggest drug lord 'El Mencho'

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/el-mencho-mexico-drug-cartels-leader-death-sparks-chaos/106376506

[2026-02-23 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ICC to hold hearings on charges against ex-Philippine President Duterte

Snippet: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to hold a hearing to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity over his deadly antidrug crackdown.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/icc-to-hold-hearings-on-charges-against-ex-philippine-president-duterte

[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 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul police warn of proxy ticket scams ahead of BTS comeback show

Snippet: Police have issued a warning over potential ticketing scams ahead of BTS’ free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680468

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

Source: 9News

Title: Man jailed for dragging tied-up kangaroo along country road

Snippet: An unremorseful business owner has been jailed for tying a ligature around a kangaroo's neck and dragging it along a road, causing severe deformities.Michael Anthony Holmes, 61, was sentenced at Queanbeyan Local Court today after he pleaded guilty last December to committing an act of aggravated animal cruelty.Holmes was handcuffed and escorted into custody after receiving a 15-month jail sentence, with a non-parole period of eight months.READ MORE: 'I felt defamed': Perth mum and business owner cancelled by Meta's AIMichael

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/man-jailed-for-dragging-tied-up-roo-along-country-road/6dfee43e-d850-4b52-af0a-0af3a5540215

[2026-02-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Warning to Aussies in Mexico after drug boss killed in police shootout

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/warning-to-aussies-in-mexico-after-drug-boss-killed-in-police-shootout-20260223-p5o4rz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 16:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Man found dead inside mental health facility, patient under police guard

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/man-found-dead-inside-mental-health-facility-patient-under-police-guard-20260223-p5o4s0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police investigate alleged antisemitic assault at scouts event

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/vic-police-investigate-antisemitic-attack/106377024

[2026-02-23 16:43 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Afternoon Update: clean-up order to tackle Sydney fatberg; Mexico violence after cartel boss killed; and a bear at the Baftas

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/23/afternoon-update-monday-ntwnfb

[2026-02-23 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man who murdered former partner on Gold Coast sentenced to life in prison

Snippet: Mary Benedito's former partner has been handed a life sentence for her 2021 murder. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/qld-court-reo-te-whetu-marama-marsh-mary-benedito/106375280

[2026-02-23 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord El Mencho killed

Snippet: A wave of violence has broken out in Mexico after the country's most wanted drug baron was killed in a security operation to arrest him involving US intelligence.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c795qgejzpxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-23 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Two Filipino lawyers to represent victims at ICC hearing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Only a small number of Filipino representatives of victims will be present when the International Criminal Court (ICC) starts the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, said human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/news/two-filipino-lawyers-to-represent-victims-at-icc-hearing/2282685

[2026-02-23 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Gordon Brown urges police to investigate if Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein

Snippet: Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/brown-urges-andrew-police-probe-over-epstein-raf-bases/106375734

[2026-02-23 16:24 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘decanting’ game: Inside Victoria’s ‘cruel’ prisoner shuffle

Snippet: Hundreds of Victorians are being moved between police cells each night to battle the state’s prison overcrowding, with one unsentenced Indigenous man housed in various station cells for 26 days – almost double the legal limit.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-decanting-game-inside-victoria-s-cruel-prisoner-shuffle-20260223-p5o4oo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Family's despair drives push for tougher bans on charged drivers

Snippet: Kelly T'Hart was killed by a drunk driver in 2024. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/wa-new-driving-bans-for-people-charged-with-driving-offences/106376430

[2026-02-23 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 'One Battle After Another' wins 6 prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards

Snippet: LONDON — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood's Academy Awards next month.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/entertainment-lifestyle/one-battle-after-another-wins-6-prizes-including-best-picture-at-britains-bafta-film-awards/2282682