Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 22:14 UTC+10:00] [Comedy] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Soho Theatre Walthamstow, LondonThe standup delivers older and wiser musings and mockery, whether it’s about taches, a passion for Gail’s or a distaste for cyclists
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israeli United Nations Ambassador Danny Danon posted a video on social media on Thursday, showing him approaching the Iranian UN delegation, offering the Starlink internet device shown during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech for the people of Iran.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:50 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:48 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Xi is expected to depart Washington after touring the nation’s vault of records, where the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are held
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The man in Taylor Swift's Babylon spends most of the song wanting something else.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iraq's Erbil and Sulaimaniya airports suspended Iranian flights starting on Friday, after other Iraqi airports took the same step earlier in the week, state media reported.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [US midterm elections 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: By Donald Trump’s telling, we’re in a US ‘golden age’. Americans may feel differently. Plus: Anger at the elite and a gunfluencer runs in Texas
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On the holiday symbolic of unity, China’s leader is expected to attend a private presidential tea and tour America’s founding documents
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [White House] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On the holiday symbolic of unity, China’s leader is expected to attend a private presidential tea and tour America’s founding documents
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Teresa Giudice is having a tough time as a parent.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United States challenged the €120 million ($136.51 million) fine the European Union imposed on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) over alleged breaches of online rules.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The controversial NAZA documentary that alleges Israel’s military operations have resulted in systematic mass civilian casualties, which debuted at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, will be released online for free, one of the film's directors announced on Thursday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Michael Feuerstein, a Jerusalem psychologist who has done 400 days of reserve duty in Lebanon and Gaza and this week left for another 500 days – this time in Syria – is an unusual and very sensitive person.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: From pop and rock to stand-up comedy, ballet, opera and musicals, the UAE’s live events season is in full swing, with the months ahead offering a packed line-up across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For many, learning to sew exposed long-standing flaws in fast fashion – poor fits, inferior fabrics, and monotonous designs
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 20:37 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For many, learning to sew exposed long-standing flaws in fast fashion – poor fits, inferior fabrics, and monotonous designs
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 19:56 UTC+10:00] [Crime] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Superhero, who was joined by others dressed as comic book characters, retrieved stolen bag after scaling wall
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: For more than an hour, around 30 singers followed teacher Anna Maria Gutschi through Graz's Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai underground car park, gradually making their way to its deepest section in search of the richest sound. There, the acoustics proved particularly strong. Gutschi said the broad corridors and reflective walls generated echoes similar to those found high in the mountains.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: When Brie Healy was a child, her father became obsessed with Space Invaders. He discovered the 8-bit arcade game during a family visit to a local cafe, becoming so hooked that he dropped the kids off at home and returned for hours to beat his high score.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: As her latest novel about Daphne du Maurier is published, the bestselling author reflects on age and creativity – and why at 83 she has no plans to stop
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: How threatening is an Israeli film about war crimes and AI-enabled mass killing in Gaza?
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to New York on Wednesday in search of one powerful campaign image, while apparently having to do without another.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Per)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A chunky mauve LED light snaked its way around the balcony of The EsplanadeHotel. Closer to the markets, dramatic uplighting transformed the new Garde Hotel into a giant Grimace. At Leighton Beach’s waterside cafe-slash-art gallery Palette, guests ordered drinks crowned with thick, paisley caps of foam flavoured with ube: an earthy yam found in drinks and desserts across the Philippines.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mindfulness and creativity meet in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, whose benefits are similar to those of yoga and meditation
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Ikebana] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mindfulness and creativity meet in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, whose benefits are similar to those of yoga and meditation
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Tel Aviv ranked 34th globally in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, published on September 15, which assesses major cities across five key areas: Economics, Human Capital, Quality of Life, Environment, and Governance.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Qatar promoted its role in advancing social rights and democratic renewal while senior Qatari figures and media outlets sharply criticized Israel's democratic credentials during UN General Assembly week in New York, according to statements and reports published on Tuesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: (Freedom to Spend)Far from her conventional 60s and 70s hits, Tanega joined up with a friend for an endearingly eccentric ‘rap opera’ spanning swampy synths and sardonic showtunes
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Because she spent six years writing Dictionary of Lost Words and Bookbinder of Jericho, Pip Williams was determined her next book would be a simple tale of love.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Sometimes a series is so consistently good that it doesn’t always get the praise it deserves, and that’s the case with 'Checkout' (Kupa Rashit), the supermarket sitcom on KAN 11 (also available on kan.org.il) and on Netflix.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: (Def Jam)After five EPs in in seven years, the Dallas native with the big voice pours everything into this bonkers cauldron of maximalist R&B and hyperactive pop
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: #SaveMaryJane. Former death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso waves after arriving at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City, on December 18, 2024.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: From virgin ghosts to grim reapers, lively character performances and horror attractions are driving new heyday for decades-old traditional culture theme park
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Work jackets, midi skirts, muted palettes post triple-digit sales growth as shoppers reference their old favorites
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First major holiday test for real-name reservation system as crowds stream towards popular section of High Island Geo Trail on Friday morning
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:51 UTC+10:00] [Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First major holiday test for real-name reservation system as crowds stream towards popular section of High Island Geo Trail on Friday morning
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, sister of actress Kim Chiu, pleaded not guilty to 124 counts of qualified theft and posted a P5.6 million surety bond.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran hardens its position on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting Washington must meet its conditions before formal negotiations can resume. Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly has yet to produce a breakthrough, while about 80 countries have backed a call for the urgent reopening of the waterway.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Lamine Yamal is just one of Barcelona's academy products playing for Spain
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: László Nemes burst onto the international movie scene with this first feature film, Son of Saul (2015), which told the story of a member of the Sonderkommando at Auschwitz, the unit tasked with disposing the millions of murdered bodies at the death camp.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A building partially collapsed in central Athens on Friday after an explosion, the Greek fire brigade said, with local media reporting one person was slightly injured.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: American rapper Macklemore, who was dropped as the opening act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks, announced on Thursday he would headline his own "Free Palestine" concert tour that will start next month.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:14 UTC+10:00] [Andy Boose] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Grammy-nominated singer’s parents met while working at amfAR, and both have impactful careers in philanthropy and event management
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Grammy-nominated singer’s parents met while working at amfAR, and both have impactful careers in philanthropy and event management
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Ron Bradfield Jnr wins the 2026 Napier Waller Art Prize with his sculpture titled Who We Forgot. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial)
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Classical music] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: One year into the role, the Royal Opera’s music director is taking on the challenge of Parsifal, and, next season, the Ring Cycle. I’m here, and I am courageous says the conductor
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Catherine Corless’s exposure of almost 800 infant deaths at a home led by nuns prompted Neeson to bring the story to screen
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Fashion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Medieval experts talk us through the fashion of the near-1,000-year-old embroidered work, and what it says about the characters wearing it
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Pop and rock] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The pop star emerges as a great unifier in this in-depth yet heartfelt portrait of an Aussie icon
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-09-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s consumers appear to be going off the dense Mid-Autumn Festival treat, but tiny mooncakes for pets are a different story
--------------------------------------------------------------------