[2026-02-20 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Armed group killS 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks in Nigeria

Snippet: At least 33 people have been killed after Islamic militants launched simultaneous attacks on a district in northwest Nigeria, according to the police.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/armed-group-kills-33-in-fresh-simultaneous-attacks-in-nigeria/

[2026-02-20 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Yeng Guiao pleased to do part for PH sports after winning long underdog battle

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/coach-yeng-guiao-psa-president-award-supreme-court-ruling/

[2026-02-20 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 10 arrested over Russian plot to kill top Ukrainian officials

Snippet: Moscow promised to pay the assassins up to US$100,000, depending on the notoriety and influence of the potential victim, prosecutor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344159/10-arrested-over-russian-plot-kill-top-ukrainian-officials

[2026-02-20 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court adjourns Johnston’s case to March 11 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the hearing of evidence against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two other defendants to March 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955085/court-adjourns-johnstons-case-to-march-11/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan: How police in Balochistan help women report crimes

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/pakistan-how-police-in-balochistan-help-women-report-crimes/video-76049083

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

Source: AfricaNews

Title: 19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco

Snippet: A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison on Thursday for hooliganism following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/19-soccer-fans-jailed-for-afcon-final-chaos-in-morocco/

[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 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police receive 'reports of crime' in relation to Hanson interview

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/police-investigation-pauline-hanson-afp-one-nation-muslim/106370420

[2026-02-20 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shooter identified in Akuregoda double murder - DailyNews

Snippet: Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (20) that significant breakthroughs have been made in the investigation into the shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955012/shooter-identified-in-akuregoda-double-murder/

[2026-02-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mugabe's son in custody after gardener shot at Johannesburg home

Snippet: The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was in police custody Thursday following the shooting of a gardener at the family's Johannesburg home, as South African police launch an attempted murder investigation.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/mugabes-son-in-custody-after-gardener-shot-at-johannesburg-home/

[2026-02-20 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Sexual Offences

Snippet: The complainant in the sexual assault trial of former Liberal MP Rory Amon has told a court of the alleged incidents that took place in a car park toilet when he was 13.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/sexual-offences

[2026-02-20 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 90-day detention order issued for 'Polgasowita Dila' over Akuregoda murder - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has issued a 90-day detention order for Dilina Pramodya Hapuarachchi, widely known as “Polgasowita Dila”, for further interrogation in connection with the brutal killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. The detention follows his initial 72-hour remand after being arrested.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/955000/90-day-detention-order-issued-for-polgasowita-dila-over-akuregoda-murder/

[2026-02-20 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Congress of the Philippines

Snippet: Visayas At Cebu consultation, groups demand action ‘without delay’ on anti-dynasty bill Visayas Lawmakers tackle anti-dynasty proposal in Cebu, land of political clans Feb 20, 2026 2:47 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Sandro Marcos remains House majority leader; no SC ruling against him Feb 19, 2026 12:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Romualdez not arrested in

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/philippine-congress/

[2026-02-20 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anusha Pelpita granted bail - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former Ministry Secretary Anusha Pelpita on bail.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954993/anusha-pelpita-granted-bail/

[2026-02-20 17:20 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/philippines/n69577848-rodrigo-duterte-international-criminal-court/

[2026-02-20 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hybe appeals court's put option ruling for ex-CEO of ADOR

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse Hybe has appealed against a court's ruling that ordered the payment of 25.5 billion won (US$17.7 million) worth of put options to Min Hee-jin, a former CEO of a Hybe subsidiary named ADOR, judicial officials said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260220007500315

[2026-02-20 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Pauline Hanson] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims

Snippet: Exclusive: AFP comment comes as Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, says One Nation leader’s comments ‘will incite someone’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/20/pauline-hanson-afp-federal-police-muslim-comments-ntwnfb

[2026-02-20 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) PPP leader voices regret as ex-President Yoon sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrection

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS response from lawmakers in 9-13)By Yi Wonju

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260220004351315

[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 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Metro Manila | Latest news and updates

Snippet: (1st UPDATE) Infradev says the Makati Subway Project dispute is still pending before a Singapore court, and settlement negotiations remain confidential

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/

[2026-02-20 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Royalty

Snippet: The former Duke of York has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.

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

[2026-02-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: No SC ruling yet on indirect contempt case against Sotto

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/supreme-court-ruling-tito-sotto-indirect-contempt-case/

[2026-02-20 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Epstein Files

Snippet: Europe King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein Europe How Reuters captured the photo of former prince Andrew leaving custody Feb 20, 2026 9:58 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today Rodrigo Duterte wants to skip ICC pre-trial hearings | The wRap Feb 19, 2026 10:29 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Europe Police arrest King Charles’ brother

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/jeffrey-epstein-files/

[2026-02-20 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Police colonel faces case for allegedly using cops as construction workers

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/police-colonel-hector-grijaldo-graft-case-sandiganbayan/

[2026-02-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: How former prince Andrew went from pilot to fallen figure

Snippet: Former prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, becoming the first senior royal detained by police in modern royal history. Source: AAP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/prince-andrew-arrested-after-decades-controversies-epstein/9okjjpkjc

[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 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trucking contract and default calculus - DailyNews

Snippet: This Supreme Court judgment (Sri Lanka Ports Management & Consultancy Services Ltd. v. Tanyo Haulage (Pvt) Ltd., S.C. (CHC) Appeal No. 25/2017) addresses a contractual dispute between the Plaintiff (a trucking service provider) and two Defendants (the 1st Defendant, a port management entity, and the 2nd Defendant, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/general-opinion/954637/trucking-contract-and-default-calculus/

[2026-02-20 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Yuhansa one step away from ITF title - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s junior star Yuhansa Peiris stormed into the girls’ singles final of the J30 ITF Colombo Junior Week 4 Tennis Tournament with a strong straight-sets victory at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/sports/954806/yuhansa-one-step-away-from-itf-title/

[2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former South Korean President Yoon gets life sentence for rebellion, imposing martial law - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in a dramatic culmination to the country’s biggest political crisis in decades. Yoon fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on December 3, 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/world/954839/former-south-korean-president-yoon-gets-life-sentence-for-rebellion-imposing-martial-law/

[2026-02-20 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protect and Foster - DailyNews

Snippet: Constitutional reformers would be freer to examine religious provisions without accusations of bias. When the Sangha demonstrates integrity and independence from partisan politics, discussions about constitutional reform become less emotionally charged and more rational. The protection of Buddhism will then be seen not as a political slogan, but as a shared national value.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/general-opinion/954614/protect-and-foster/

[2026-02-20 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eight bank accounts of attorney under probe - CID - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (19) in a further report that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the maintenance of eight bank accounts in the Kadawatha area by attorney Tamara Kumari Abeyratne arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/breaking-news/954888/eight-bank-accounts-of-attorney-under-probe-cid/

[2026-02-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Assets worth over Rs.3089 Mn of 88 persons in organized crime frozen - DailyNews

Snippet: Assets worth over Rs.3089 million belonging to 88 individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering have been frozen so far, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala stated in Parliament yesterday. He made this statement while participating in the debate on the Judicature (Amendment) Bill -Second Reading and the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill – Second Reading.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/954879/assets-worth-over-rs-3089-mn-of-88-persons-in-organized-crime-frozen/

[2026-02-20 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Eleven arrested in narcotic raids for two days - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police Narcotics Bureau said that 11 suspects have been arrested following raids conducted in various locations across the country by the PNB on February 18 and 19.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/lawnorder/954912/eleven-arrested-in-narcotic-raids-for-two-days/

[2026-02-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police caution against renting vehicles to foreigners without valid documents - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police yesterday warned that legal action will be initiated against owners who rent or lease vehicles to foreign tourists without proper local authorisation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/lawnorder/954885/police-caution-against-renting-vehicles-to-foreigners-without-valid-documents/

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Krish criminal misappropriation case against Namal Rajapaksa fixed for April 02 - DailyNews

Snippet: A case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with allegedly criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 Mn through the Krish deal, was yesterday fixed for April 02, by the Colombo High Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/lawnorder/954721/krish-criminal-misappropriation-case-against-namal-rajapaksa-fixed-for-april-02/

[2026-02-20 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Crime

Snippet: Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/society/crime

[2026-02-20 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formally known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the first member of the British royal family to be detained in modern times.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/former-prince-andrew-arrested-by-british-police-after-revelations-in-epstein-files/

[2026-02-20 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ex-Prince Andrew: What you need to know

Snippet: While British police have not formally identified him, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is widely reported to be the man arrested on Thursday morning. Thames Valley Police, who made the arrest, said it was on "suspicion of misconduct in public office", a so-called "common law offense," that is a crime established by a combination of legal precedent and custom, not by a formal act of parliament.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ex-prince-andrew-what-you-need-to-know/a-76040872

[2026-02-20 02:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: 651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

Snippet: Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/651-arrested-in-africa-wide-crackdown-on-online-scam-networks/

[2026-02-20 01:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mugabe’s son Bellarmine arrested after gardener shot in South Africa

Snippet: Former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe’s youngest son sometimes lives in Johannesburg, where he has a reputation for partying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3344044/mugabes-son-bellarmine-arrested-after-gardener-shot-south-africa

[2026-02-20 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: At least 15 children killed in Sudan drone strike: UN

Snippet: A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/at-least-15-children-killed-in-sudan-drone-strike-un/

[2026-02-19 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Department of Justice

Snippet: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is the executive agency responsible for honing the justice system to be more effective, efficient, and equitable. It aims at developing a fair, inclusive, and peaceful society, where transparency, accountability, fairness, and truth prevail.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-justice/

[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

[2026-02-19 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison

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/south-koreas-yoon-suk-yeol-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/video-76033385

[2026-02-19 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people

Snippet: A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/toxic-gas-leak-at-mine-in-nigeria-kills-37-people/

[2026-02-19 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct

Snippet: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344019/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-was-arrested-suspicion-misconduct-public-office

[2026-02-19 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew over misconduct relating to Epstein

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-february-19-2026/

[2026-02-19 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP 'Days of Ash'

Snippet: Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigration enforcement, and global human rights abuses.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/19/u2-slams-putin-ice-in-defiant-new-ep-days-of-ash/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran sentences British world travellers to 10 years for spying

Snippet: Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested while travelling through the country on a round-the-world trip, according to relatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3344009/iran-sentences-british-couple-world-motorcycle-tour-10-years-spying

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

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to life in prison - DailyNews

Snippet: A South Korean court found ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection on Thursday, saying his martial law declaration in December 2024 was a deliberate plot to “paralyse” the National Assembly.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/breaking-news/954350/south-korea-court-sentences-ex-president-yoon-to-life-in-prison/