Topic: Education — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-27 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Los Angeles District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, at podium, holds a news conference as SEIU Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, right, listen, in Los Angeles City Hall, Friday, March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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[2026-02-27 05:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, visiting lecturer at the Institute of Social Sciences of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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[2026-02-27 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
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[2026-02-27 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: NEW YORK (AP) — Federal immigration agents detained a Columbia University student early Thursday after gaining access to a residence hall by posing as investigators searching for a “missing person,” according to the school’s president.
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[2026-02-27 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to dialogue with North Korea "without any preconditions," the White House said Thursday, after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed Pyongyang's willingness to talk with the United States if it drops its "hostile" policy toward his regime.
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[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: In the event of renewed war with Iran, Israel's schools will cancel classes during the initial days of the conflict rather than immediately transition to remote learning, according to a Wednesday statement from Arieh Mor, Deputy Director General for Security and Emergency at the Education Ministry.
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[2026-02-27 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ECONOMIC growth will likely post a first-quarter rebound given latest indicators, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said, but at a pace slower than forecast at the start of the year.
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[2026-02-27 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Last night’s discussion featuring Rick Rule, Bill Fleckenstein, and Erik Townsend covered the macro landscape from hard assets to energy markets and nuclear policy.
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[2026-02-27 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE country’s first Asin (Salt) Research and Development (R&D) Center was launched at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus on Feb. 17 during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week in the Ilocos Region.
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[2026-02-27 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE recent measures championed by Sen. Loren Legarda in support of early foundational learning and, subsequently, mother tongue education, signal a renewed recognition of something Filipinos have long understood intuitively: Language is not merely a medium of instruction, but the root of identity, thinking and belonging. When policies acknowledge this truth, they do more than reform education — they affirm who we are as a people.
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[2026-02-26 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CITY governments across the country have joined the Department of Education (DepEd) and the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a unified effort to speed up the construction of classrooms, marking the first time cities nationwide formally committed to a single coordinated plan to address the country’s classroom shortage.
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[2026-02-26 23:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ in supporting University Town’s construction would be considerable
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[2026-02-26 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: It was not an easy decision for Manal* to remove her two children from Unrwa’s health insurance. But it was a necessary one. Faced with a widening hole in her family’s budget, the English teacher at an Unrwa school in Jordan made a stark calculation: cut health cover or sink deeper into debt.
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[2026-02-26 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts
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[2026-02-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Will US intelligence learn its lessons from the Iraq war, and just how badly their legitimacy has been undermined?
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[2026-02-26 21:19 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: The number of elementary school children in Japan who became victims of sex crimes and other offenses through social media totaled 167 in 2025, the highest level in the past 10 years for which data is available, the National Police Agency said Thursday.
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[2026-02-26 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) has risen, edging closer to one million.
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[2026-02-26 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-02-26 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.
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[2026-02-26 19:51 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-02-26 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Participating as the chief guest at the ITAM-32 International Conference at the University of Vavuniya, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne declared that Artificial Intelligence is driving a massive shift in the national economy.
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[2026-02-26 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Migration debates and the rise of anti-immigration sentiment are jeopardising Australia’s $54 billion international student market, multiple experts have warned, as the sector braces for fallout from a crackdown on non-genuine students from South Asia.
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[2026-02-26 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: When Tucker Carlson recently interviewed the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, their exchange did more than expose policy differences.
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[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: After a disappointing 3-set loss to Arellano University on Monday, defending champion University of Perpetual Help returned to its winning form with a 25-20, 24-26, 25-21, 25-19 victory over Letran on Thursday in the NCAA Season 101 boys volleyball tournament at the Arellano Gym in Pasay City.
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[2026-02-26 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Stephen Noga told the Supreme Court in Hobart he had "never" had a romantic or sexual relationship with someone who was, at the time, a student of his. (ABC News: Edoardo Falcione)
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[2026-02-26 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events
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[2026-02-26 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kwok Yin-sang handed an eight-month sentence as judge rules his dealings with US-based activist Anna Kwok’s assets breached national security law
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[2026-02-26 17:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-02-26 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.
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[2026-02-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul National University, one of the country's leading universities, held its 2026 entrance ceremony at the university gymnasium in Gwanak, Seoul, on Thursday, welcoming 7,573 new students.
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[2026-02-26 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sector facing decade-low subsidies and cancelled grants, with job losses and closures mounting as educators warn of bleak future
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[2026-02-26 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Will Heimbrodt’s 24 points helped Seattle University defeat Pepperdine 87-80 on Wednesday night.
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[2026-02-26 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday signaled Washington's openness to dialogue with Pyongyang, as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has indicated his willingness to reengage with the United States if it drops its "hostile" policy toward his regime.
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[2026-02-26 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- The antitrust watchdog has launched a nationwide investigation into school uniform manufacturers over alleged collusion following controversies over high prices, its chief said Thursday.
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[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: VOA Africa
Snippet: Follow Us Languages Previous Next Breaking News Universities USA Episodes About Thursday 26 February 2026 Calendar ? February 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Latest July 06, 2015 University of Maine
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[2026-02-26 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Los Angeles District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, at podium, holds a news conference as SEIU Local 99 Executive Director Max Arias, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, right, listen, in Los Angeles City Hall, Friday, March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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[2026-02-26 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A record 126 aspirants – an explosive mix of seasoned campaigners, former national standouts and a crack international contingent – gear up for a pressure-packed, four-day test of power, precision and poise as the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School fires off March 17 at Splendido Golf Club in Laurel, Batangas.
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[2026-02-26 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Dhaka, Bangladesh – Ruhul Amin had long been disillusioned with Bangladesh’s established political parties and had waited for a credible third force.
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[2026-02-26 13:53 UTC+10:00] [Campus Bulletin] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This year, UP CIEM presents IEshikawa 20 – ATRIA: The Industrial Pulse of Systems. Scheduled on February 27-28, its 20th installment explores the vital role of Industrial Engineering in helping the healthcare industry navigate today’s global health crisis by showcasing how core IE principles are applied to improve decision-making, enhance efficiency, and optimize systems to sustain the rhythm of healthcare operations.
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[2026-02-26 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Thursday it regrets North Korea's declaration to maintain a hostile policy toward South Korea but added that Seoul will continue its reconciliatory approach toward the regime.
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[2026-02-26 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- The central bank on Thursday released a "dot plot" for the first time showing its monetary policy board members' projections for the key rate over the next six months.
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[2026-02-26 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: BOSTON (AP) — Michael McNair and Ben Defty each scored 20 points to help Boston University defeat Holy Cross 78-63 on Wednesday.
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[2026-02-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The session with Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival, forms part of Rolex’s much wider Perpetual Arts Initiative
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[2026-02-26 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a statement by the Bank of Korea (BOK) on its monetary policy decision Thursday, where the central bank held the key rate steady at 2.5 percent for the sixth consecutive meeting at its rate-setting meeting in Seoul.
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[2026-02-26 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- A graduate student accused of sending drones to North Korea appeared at a court Thursday to attend his arrest warrant hearing.
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[2026-02-26 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout, photo)By Park Boram
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[2026-02-26 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN celebration of Safer Internet Day 2026, Globe Telecom partnered with Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (Canvas) to host “The Secret Digital Map: Exploring AI and Online Safety for Families,” an interactive learning session held at the National Museum of Fine Arts.
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[2026-02-26 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Nearly eight years ago, Beadnell on the Northumberland coast became one of the first villages in the country to ban any homes built on new sites being used as second homes or holiday lets. The number of permanent residents has increased, bringing what some say is "new life" but others argue the policy is not enough to save rural communities or think it an unwarranted attack on tourism.
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[2026-02-26 11:56 UTC+10:00] [Christina Applegate] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Actor, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, says taking her 15-year-old daughter to school has become her ‘favourite thing to do’
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[2026-02-26 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Quakertown Community High School is seen, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Quakertown, Pa. (PJ Schaefer via AP)
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