[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 18:55 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bondi Beach hero returns to scene of shooting

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/bondi-beach-hero-returns-to-scene-of-shooting-20260222-p5o4gp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man jailed for crank call to authorities, just 2 weeks after serving time for another false report

Snippet: A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for filing a false report to rescue officials -- just two weeks after he was released from prison for another crank call to authorities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679821

[2026-02-22 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police checking for more possible victims of 'motel drug killings'

Snippet: South Korean police are investigating a woman already allegedly connected to two deaths, looking to see if there were more victims of her supposed "murder via drug-laced drinks."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679817

[2026-02-22 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: BBC News

Title: Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

Snippet: This story contains graphic details of murder that some may find distressing

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2xn6k2kyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Long-term plan for dictatorship unlikely': Why court rejected key notes in Yoon ruling Legal experts reacted with surprise to parts of Thursday's verdict on former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which that rejected key pieces of evidence and cited the lack of planning and limited use of force

Snippet: Judge Ji Gwi-yeon rejected notes prosecution put forward as evidence that Yoon declared martial law as part of plot to establish dictatorship

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679774

[2026-02-22 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans

Snippet: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said her party would cut the rate of interest charged on some student loans issued in the decade up to 2023.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15xwvn707xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Health alert over theft of 1,700 'toxic' poppy plants from Victorian farm

Snippet: Alkaloid poppies contain dangerously high concentrations of thebaine and oripavine. (ABC News: Laurissa Smith)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/police-investigate-poppy-plant-theft-from-ballarat-area-victoria/106373608

[2026-02-22 15:05 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police sergeant allegedly caught drink driving twice in one day

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/drink-driving-police-caught-drink-driving-twice/ee2ef040-aed9-4df0-9cc1-bb3d495d4efc

[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 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?

Snippet: Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3344069/how-sincere-labours-narrative-compassion-bno-pathway

[2026-02-22 14:12 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Former 'American Idol' contestant charged with murdering wife, staging crime scene

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/former-american-idol-contestant-charged-with-murder-staging-crime-scene-in-wifes-slaying-in-ohio/f0083d78-70d0-46c4-aec7-a608373435a9

[2026-02-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Juvenile Crime

Snippet: The musical genre is helping young offenders at a juvenile detention centre in southern NSW find their voices.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/juvenile-crime

[2026-02-22 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Latest Posts Archives - Michael West

Snippet: Good enough for Gina Rinehart should be good enough for PalantirBy Michael West | February 22, 2026Palantir is under pressure around the world but in Australia, despite clear legal breaches, it is being ...Juvenile Justice. Caging children while corporate criminals go freeBy Aleta Moriarty | February 21, 2026In Australia, children as young as ten can go to prison for shoplifting, while a corporate executive responsible ...Beware the wages bogeyman – it’s the housing, stupidBy Michael Pascoe | February 20, 2026A

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/category/latest-posts/

[2026-02-22 13:35 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Man charged with driving forklift through Perth shopping centre, attempting to steal ATM

Snippet: A Perth man who stole a forklift and drove it through a local shopping centre in a bid to steal an ATM has been charged with dozens offences.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/man-charged-with-driving-forklift-through-perth-shopping-centre-attempting-to-steal-atm-20260222-p5o4f2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15% - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955428/trump-says-he-will-increase-his-new-global-tariffs-to-15/

[2026-02-22 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Father says he took fall for his son's murder, but court finds him guilty of domestic abuse

Snippet: A 41-year-old initially convicted for killing his son was cleared of the murder charge but sentenced to 13 years in prison for abetting the crime and repeatedly abusing his children, in a recent ruling.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679680

[2026-02-22 12:15 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ex-PM Gordon Brown tells police to investigate Andrew’s use of jets and bases

Snippet: Former British prime minister Gordon Brown has demanded a police investigation into whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor used taxpayer-funded jets and RAF bases to meet paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/ex-pm-gordon-brown-tells-police-to-investigate-andrew-s-use-of-jets-and-bases-20260222-p5o4e4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 11:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police probe burnt-out car as search for missing grandfather continues

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/police-probe-burnt-out-car-as-search-for-missing-grandfather-continues-20260222-p5o4cy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 11:09 UTC+10:00] [California] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: All nine bodies of skiers killed in California avalanche recovered

Snippet: Six additional skiers survived tragedy in Sierra Nevadas near Lake Tahoe, a popular winter sport destination

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/california-avalanche-bodies-recovered

[2026-02-22 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Child psychiatrist touched boys during so-called 'puberty checks', court hears

Snippet: Benjamin Wen, formerly known as Aaron Voon, is accused of child sex offences. (ABC News: David Weber)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/benjamin-wen-aaron-voon-trial-indecent-dealing/106370582

[2026-02-22 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The Papers: Andrew 'inquiry' calls and hiding from 'Putin's killer drones'

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor features prominently on most of the front pages yet again. The Sunday Telegraph reports that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling for police to look into whether the former prince used taxpayer funded jets and RAF bases to meet Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has always denied wrongdoing in relation to his friendship with the convicted sex offender.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28ldj544jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Taking the rhyme and reason of rap behind bars to help young offenders

Snippet: Teon Lolesio runs rap workshops at the Riverina Youth Justice Centre in Wagga Wagga. (ABC Riverina: Jostina Basta)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/prison-rap-workshop-reduce-reoffending/106367348

[2026-02-22 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Bodies of nine skiers recovered days after California avalanche

Snippet: Emergency crews have recovered the bodies of nine skiers killed in a California avalanche. (AP: Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/california-skiers-bodies-recovered-after-avalanche/106373320

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC

Snippet: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has been detained since his arrest in Manila in March 2025.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/rodrigo-duterte-international-criminal-court/

[2026-02-22 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Hayley Gleeson

Snippet: Hayley Gleeson is a journalist with ABC News reporting in-depth features and investigations with a particular focus on domestic violence and criminal and social justice issues. Contact: gleeson.hayley@abc.net.au or gleesonhayley@protonmail.com.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/hayley-gleeson/7028910

[2026-02-22 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police appeal for information after burnt-out car found in kidnapping probe

Snippet: Police are appealing for new information believing suspicious car fires are linked to the kidnapping of Chris Baghsarian. (Supplied: NSW Police)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/nsw-burnt-out-car-found-in-search-for-chris-baghsarian/106373224

[2026-02-22 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump to raise import tariff to 15% after court ruling

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-to-raise-import-tariff-to-15-after-court-ruling/video-76075553

[2026-02-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Scam of the Week] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Prince Andrew Arrested, Illegal Land Sales, And The ISIS Brides | Scam of the week

Snippet: by Michael West | Feb 22, 2026 | Scam of the Week

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/prince-andrew-arrested-illegal-land-sales-and-the-isis-brides-scam-of-the-week/

[2026-02-22 06:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Breakthrough in search for missing grandfather

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/chris-baghsarian-police-probe-burntout-car-as-search-for-missing-sydney-grandfather-continues/3faa5a44-1920-4937-9a39-3574aed595f6

[2026-02-22 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cape York man’s conviction overturned after court finds magistrate made ‘inappropriate’ remarks

Snippet: Judge finds Queensland magistrate talked over defence lawyer’s questions and did not approach task ‘with a sufficient degree of impartiality’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/indigenous-cape-york-man-conviction-overturned-queensland-judge-remarks-ntwnfb

[2026-02-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: These charts show the price patterns that have landed Coles in court

Snippet: The pricing patterns of these six products help us understand why Coles stands accused of using its Down Down marketing campaign to dupe shoppers.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/coles-grocery-pricing-down-down-accc-court/106355492

[2026-02-22 05:48 UTC+10:00] [New Jersey] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US group allegedly ran fake law firm and court proceedings to scam immigrants

Snippet: Federal prosecutors have arraigned four people in New Jersey, with a fifth at large in Colombia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/new-jersey-immigration-scam

[2026-02-22 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Austria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria

Snippet: Fatalities and injuries reported in avalanches across Tirol after prolonged snowfall and windy conditions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/21/people-killed-in-string-of-avalanches-tirol-austria

[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 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant

Snippet: A Russian attack on the Kharkiv region killed two police officers Saturday during an evacuation in the village of Seredniy Burlyk, as Moscow and Kyiv continue trading attacks.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/21/russian-attack-on-kharkiv-kills-two-ukraine-hits-missile-plant

[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

[2026-02-21 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong

Snippet: Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-21/hong-kong-fire-buyout-wang-fuk-court/106372476

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump plans new global tariff after Supreme Court setback

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-plans-new-global-tariff-after-supreme-court-setback/video-76070335

[2026-02-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Dictator vibes’ as dear leader Trump puts name and face front and center

Snippet: Banner at justice department just the latest example of how president has imposed himself on daily US life

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/trump-name-face-justice-department

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

Source: Rappler

Title: world boxing

Snippet: Athletes Who is Pacquiao’s next foe Ruslan Provodnikov? Boxing Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in April return bout Feb 18, 2026 2:40 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Boxing Boxer loses toupee in hair-raising fight but lands heavyweight win Feb 1, 2026 8:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Boxing Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two of his friends Dec 30, 2025 1:59

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/world-boxing/

[2026-02-21 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Cameroon jails three soldiers involved in killing 21 civilians in 2020

Snippet: Cameroon has handed jail terms to three soldiers found guilty of involvement in the killing of 21 civilians in 2020 unrest in the country's English-speaking northwest, victims' lawyers said on Friday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/21/cameroon-jails-three-soldiers-involved-in-killing-21-civilians-in-2020/

[2026-02-21 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dondra shooting: victim succumbs to injuries - DailyNews

Snippet: A person was shot near a supermarket in Dondra and later succumbed to their injuries, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955406/dondra-shooting-victim-succumbs-to-injuries/

[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 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ping Lacson

Snippet: Panfilo “Ping” Morena Lacson is a former national police chief and a senator of the 20th congress.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/panfilo-lacson/

[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 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Courts

Snippet: The ruling on tariffs is a hugely consequential decision that has infuriated the president, who is now looking for workarounds.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/courts