[2026-08-20 19:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee meets China’s top diplomat amid Trump overtures to NK

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847279

[2026-08-20 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jobless rate steady at 3.7% since start of 2026 but pressure mounting

Snippet: Fresh graduates and school leavers entering job market may pose some pressure on the unemployment rate, labour chief warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364686/jobless-rate-steady-37-start-2026-pressure-mounting?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 19:04 UTC+10:00] [Jobless] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jobless rate steady at 3.7% since start of 2026 but pressure mounting

Snippet: Fresh graduates and school leavers entering job market may pose some pressure on the unemployment rate, labour chief warns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364686/jobless-rate-steady-37-start-2026-pressure-mounting

[2026-08-20 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police tracking down man for sexual harassment near Seoul university

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police are tracking down an unidentified man who reportedly sexually harassed people near a university in Seoul while naked and wearing a black mask, officials said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260820009800315

[2026-08-20 18:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea launches unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847229

[2026-08-20 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham

Snippet: Sara El-Khawas died alongside her father and mother after getting into difficulty in water off the coast of Shoreham-by-Sea

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70gpggglllo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More than 153,000 students, staff affected in Canvas data breach: privacy watchdog

Snippet: Investigation by Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data finds 96 per cent of those affected in May cyberattack were from City University

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364668/more-153000-students-staff-affected-canvas-data-breach-privacy-watchdog?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [personal data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More than 153,000 students, staff affected in Canvas data breach: privacy watchdog

Snippet: Investigation by Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data finds 96 per cent of those affected in May cyberattack were from City University

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364668/more-153000-students-staff-affected-canvas-data-breach-privacy-watchdog

[2026-08-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’

Snippet: Analysts say the Zamboanga attack appears to fit a pattern of violence shaped by online spectacle, imitation and the pursuit of notoriety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3364665/live-streamed-philippine-school-shooting-raises-alarm-over-memetic-violence?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’

Snippet: Analysts say the Zamboanga attack appears to fit a pattern of violence shaped by online spectacle, imitation and the pursuit of notoriety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3364665/live-streamed-philippine-school-shooting-raises-alarm-over-memetic-violence

[2026-08-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What is behind Trump's '57 North Korean nuclear weapons' remark?

Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847022

[2026-08-20 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Global scholars gather at the University of Michigan for biennial papyrus conservation seminar

Snippet: Imagine coming face-to-face with the remnants of one of the oldest Christian manuscripts in the world and learning how to piece it back together again. The delicate task of conserving and documenting historic papyrus texts is part of a prized course on offer to scholars at a university in the U.S.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/papyrus-ancient-michigan-seminar-conservation-dbd724c93c470546c1334b4b5bb43416

[2026-08-20 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Key Points] Lee backs Trump’s North Korea outreach, supports scaling back drills

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846904

[2026-08-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 2 Milligan University students dead, 7 injured after driver crashes into school’s cycling team

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/us-news/two-milligan-university-students-dead-after-driver-crashes-into-tennessee-schools-cycling-team/

[2026-08-20 14:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean textbooks moving beyond stereotypes of Africa: NGO

Snippet: South Korean elementary school textbooks are presenting a more diverse and positive picture of Africa than before, according to a civic group that has campaigned against stereotypical portrayals of the continent in classrooms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846788

[2026-08-20 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Texas judge to consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in track meet killing

Snippet: The trial judge who presided over the case of Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet was ordered removed from the case as the defendant seeks a new trial and appeals his conviction.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/texas-stabbing-austin-metcalf-karmelo-anthony-track-7ab9992d6772070981a2f076606315dc

[2026-08-20 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee backs Trump’s N. Korea outreach, even if it means cutting allied drills

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846735

[2026-08-20 12:47 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PSB Academy evolves into a multi-campus network for specialised learning

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/psb-academy-new-singapore-campus/

[2026-08-20 12:41 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Teams of teachers rally to support reopening of earthquake-hit Kumamoto schools

Snippet: UKI, KUMAMOTO PREF. – Teams of teachers mobilized from across Japan are supporting schools in Kumamoto Prefecture, which was hit by a powerful earthquake last month, before they reopen after the summer break.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/20/japan/society/teacher-teams-help-kumamoto-schools/

[2026-08-20 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up

Snippet: HONOLULU, Hawaii — A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii's Big Island was among the two who died as Hurricane Lala's wind and rain lashed the islands over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/world/americas-emea/former-teacher-93-among-the-deaths-blamed-on-storm-as-hawaii-residents-struggle-to-clean-up/2408895

[2026-08-20 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea

Snippet: Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364621/chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-calls-us-change-hostile-policy-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 11:12 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North Korea

Snippet: Wang also says Beijing is committed to playing ‘constructive role’ in peace and stability of peninsula in talks with counterpart in Seoul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3364621/chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-calls-us-change-hostile-policy-north-korea

[2026-08-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Bursting at the seams’: The schools that can’t keep up with student growth

Snippet: Faith-based schools in Melbourne’s growth corridors are among the fastest-growing private educators in Victoria, with school leaders attributing the boom to parents favouring schools that reflect their religious values.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/bursting-at-the-seams-the-schools-that-can-t-keep-up-with-student-growth-20260817-p60p3h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: CHR sets probe of Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said on Thursday that it has initiated an independent fact-finding investigation into the Aug. 18 shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga,as it extended its sympathies to the families and the school community.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/news/chr-sets-probe-of-ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting/2408890

[2026-08-20 10:43 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVESTREAM: Senate hearing on school violence

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is holding a hearing on Thursday, August 20, to tackle recent incidents of violence inside schools and the impact of digital platforms on children.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-senate-hearing-school-violence-august-20-2026/

[2026-08-20 10:25 UTC+10:00] [Mindanao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: After Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting, debate shifts to social media, gun safety

Snippet: DEATHS IN A CAMPUS. The Ateneo de Zamboanga University junior high school campus in Zamboanga where deadly shootings claimed the lives of two young students on Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting-debate-shifts-social-media-gun-safety/

[2026-08-20 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy'

Snippet: News that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers with several printing late editions to fit it in. "Harry's coming home" says the Daily Telegraph as it reports the couple intends to relocate from the US later this month with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enrolled to start at a British school in September.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vgp03rr15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Olympian wants end to sport tragedy blame game, calls for heart screening boost

Snippet: Michael Tse, who introduced University of Hong Kong student athlete checks, warns against demonising endurance events, says ‘sport is medicine’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3364574/hong-kong-olympian-wants-end-sport-tragedy-blame-game-calls-heart-screening-boost?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Ironman Texas] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Olympian wants end to sport tragedy blame game, calls for heart screening boost

Snippet: Michael Tse, who introduced University of Hong Kong student athlete checks, warns against demonising endurance events, says ‘sport is medicine’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3364574/hong-kong-olympian-wants-end-sport-tragedy-blame-game-calls-heart-screening-boost

[2026-08-20 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tennessee car crash kills 2 college cyclists and injures 7

Snippet: HAMPTON, Tenn. (AP) — Two members of a university cycling team were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday when a car collided with a group of riders in northeastern Tennessee, state officials said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/milligan-university-cyclists-killed-tennessee-e75912c4663e6d76b8e571dc7cd0a62a

[2026-08-20 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meghan Markle once moaned she had a ‘problem’ with her and Prince Harry’s kids going to school in UK

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/08/19/royal-family/meghan-markle-once-moaned-she-had-a-problem-with-her-and-prince-harrys-kids-going-to-school-in-uk/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

Snippet: Jupas office says it received 453 requests for reconsideration following review of university entrance exam results

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364608/over-60-students-get-better-outcomes-after-seeking-university-admission-review?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-20 08:00 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

Snippet: Jupas office says it received 453 requests for reconsideration following review of university entrance exam results

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364608/over-60-students-get-better-outcomes-after-seeking-university-admission-review

[2026-08-20 07:48 UTC+10:00] [Prince Harry] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Prince Harry and Meghan ‘moving back to Britain this month’

Snippet: Reports say Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to relocate from US, with children to start British school in September

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/19/prince-harry-and-meghan-moving-back-to-britain-this-month

[2026-08-20 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 16-year-old girl faces charges after storming field, tackling middle school football player

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/16-year-old-tennesse-girl-faces-charges-after-tackling-middle-school-football-player/

[2026-08-20 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Horrifying high school soccer assault prompts police investigation

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/sports/horrifying-high-school-soccer-assault-prompts-police-investigation/

[2026-08-20 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Olympic questions 'off limits' ahead of Rockhampton schools' rowing regatta

Snippet: Topic:Olympic Games Venues

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/brisbane-2032-olympics-rowing-venue-rockhampton-schools-regatta/107015974

[2026-08-20 07:17 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom

Snippet: Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/20/australia-idf-reaction-gaza-strike-zomi-frankcom-penny-wong-statement-ntwnfb

[2026-08-20 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmers say backpacker visa pause will risk Australia's food security

Snippet: Topic:Migration Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-08-20/backpacker-visa-approval-slowdown-concerns-rural-communities/107046042

[2026-08-20 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Stars and Stripes publisher will retire amid differences with Pentagon

Snippet: The Pentagon is seen from the air, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stars-stripes-pentagon-publisher-retire-journalism-policy-ae5277e248f51d10dfcb49d7796e7d2f

[2026-08-20 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: CDC director tells staffers she will advocate for them

Snippet: Dr. Erica Schwartz testifies during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions committee confirmation hearing to be the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cdc-director-staff-meeting-cbcdef7292e48acfb420d01c32055547

[2026-08-20 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Child Rights Network mourns with ADZU

Snippet: Child Rights Network Philippines late on Tuesday said they sent their heartfelt condolences to families who lost loved ones in the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/news/child-rights-network-mourns-with-adzu/2408815

[2026-08-20 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mom rages after passing disgusting homeless camp near elite California college

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/us-news/socal-mom-slams-berkeley-officials-over-homeless-camps-near-campus/

[2026-08-20 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta had ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/business/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-had-dont-ask-dont-tell-policy-on-child-safety-ex-employee-testifies-in-historic-trial/

[2026-08-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration that the Federal Reserve isn't cutting interest rates, insisting that solid economic data shouldn't stop the central bank from adopting an easier policy stance.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/trump-bemoans-fed-interest-rate-policy-says-us-should-be-paying-much-less.html

[2026-08-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Jae-min] Smartphone bans in schools

Snippet: A new global trend is taking hold. An increasing number of countries are adopting or considering measures to ban or restrict student smartphone use. The driving force is clear: Smart devices negatively affect the mental development and health of the younger generation. According to data from the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, updated in March 2026, 114 out of 197 education systems (58 percent) have now instituted national restrictions on mobile phones in schools.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845785

[2026-08-20 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Students who use AI score great on homework, but bad on tests, large-scale new study shows

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/19/world-news/students-who-use-ai-score-great-on-homework-but-bad-on-tests-study/

[2026-08-20 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE-funded mercenary targeted British activist in London, report says

Snippet: A mercenary allegedly hired and paid millions of dollars by the United Arab Emirates carried out a covert surveillance operation against a British activist and academic in London, according to an investigation by ITV News.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-funded-mercenary-targeted-british-activist-anas-altikriti-london

[2026-08-20 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Previous migration policies 'taking the p*ss' warns migrant rich-lister

Snippet: Topic:Migration Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-20/business-leaders-care-about-skills-not-numbers-migration-debate/107052186

[2026-08-20 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Irene was born in Australia. So why did she need this certificate to return home?

Snippet: Published 20 August 2026 5:38am

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/irene-chinese-migrant-dictation-test-white-australia-policy/j9y63fh8x