[2026-03-09 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Pull the plug on the VAR': Masked German football fan's bizarre protest

Snippet: Felix Bickel could not review a penalty kick decision as the VAR screen had been unplugged by a Preussen Muenster fan. (Getty Images: Bernd Thissen/dpa)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/masked-german-fan-pulls-the-plug-on-var-in-bizarre-sabotage/106432168

[2026-03-09 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: 'I'm living vicariously through Malaki': Thomas Weatherall would 'never last' at Heartbreak High

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/im-living-vicariously-through-malaki-thomas-weatherall-would-never-last-at-heartbreak-high-20260309-p5o8sj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kep1er to return without Seo Youngeun

Snippet: Kep1er will put out a new album on March 31, but Seo Youngeun will be nowhere to be found, Klep Entertainment said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689986

[2026-03-09 13:20 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: VPN apps rocket up download charts in Australia as porn websites begin blocking users

Snippet: Proton VPN moves from 174th to 19th place as NordVPN goes from 189th to 13th, as porn websites in Australia start requiring age verification for users

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/vpn-downloads-australia-porn-sites-blocking-users

[2026-03-09 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Stray Kids garner 400m views with ‘Back Door’ music video

Snippet: Stray Kids exceeded 400 million mark on YouTube with the music video for “Back Door,” label JYP Entertainment announced Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689863

[2026-03-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: BMW iX3 rewrites the EV rule book on range and sustainability

Snippet: Based on the carmaker’s Neue Klasse platform, the new model has a sleek design, advanced tech and 805km range, all while cutting emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3345495/style-edit-bmw-ix3-rewrites-ev-rule-book-range-and-sustainability

[2026-03-09 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: X probes offensive posts by xAI’s Grok chatbot: report

Snippet: Social media platform X is investigating “racist and offensive” posts by xAI chatbot Grok, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/business/x-probes-offensive-posts-by-xais-grok-chatbot-report/

[2026-03-09 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chappell Roan leaves little to the imagination in see-through dress and thong at Paris Fashion Week

Snippet: Chappell Roan had jaws dropping at the McQueen show at Paris Fashion Week thanks to her super risqué outfit.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/style/chappell-roan-leaves-little-to-the-imagination-in-see-through-dress-at-paris-fashion-week/

[2026-03-09 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran attacks Israel in first missile wave after Mojtaba Khamenei appointment

Snippet: Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel on Monday following the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian state media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-attacks-israel-first-missile-wave-after-mojtaba-khamenei

[2026-03-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl pens farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives

Snippet: Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345388/china-girl-writes-farewell-note-offers-us120-pamper-parents-highlights-left-behind-kids-lives

[2026-03-09 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire while singer was at home, 30-year-old woman arrested

Snippet: A 30-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing several shots with a rifle at the Beverly Hills, Calif. mansion belonging to pop star Rihanna while the singer was allegedly inside her house.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/celebrity-news/rihannas-beverly-hills-mansion-hit-by-gunfire-while-singer-was-at-home-30-year-old-woman-arrested/

[2026-03-09 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: GBy Grace Atta

Snippet: Grace Atta is a journalist and digital producer at ABC Darwin. She has previously worked as an ABC reporter in Broken Hill and in Adelaide, where she filed stories for online, TV and radio platforms. Grace holds degrees in a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology).

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/grace-atta/103443744

[2026-03-09 11:20 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Tarantino’s use of the N-word in films ‘racist and creepy’, says Rosanna Arquette

Snippet: Quentin Tarantino’s continued use of the N-word in his films is “racist and creepy”, according to Pulp Fiction actress Rosanna Arquette.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/tarantinos-use-of-the-n-word-in-films-racist-and-creepy-says-rosanna-arquette-20260309-p5o8o9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Charles Dickens] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rare items of Charles Dickens’ clothing to go on display in London

Snippet: Exhibition includes linen shirt collar from when author suffered a fatal stroke along with other personal items

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/09/rare-items-of-charles-dickens-clothing-to-go-on-display-in-london

[2026-03-09 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Publishing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

Snippet: 2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popular

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/09/quiz-books-non-fiction-sales-2025

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MMA fighter with Hong Kong roots wants ‘home’ fight, make film with Jackie Chan

Snippet: Fresh from a win over an ex-UFC champion, No 6-ranked Lone’er Kavanagh says he wants ‘to get to the top as quickly as possible’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3345877/mma-fighter-hong-kong-roots-wants-fight-home-make-film-jackie-chan

[2026-03-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s cultural treasures still exposed to fire risk as safety upgrades stall

Snippet: Work has yet to begin at about 30 per cent of priority heritage sites nearly 7 years after the blaze that destroyed Okinawa’s Shuri Castle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3345873/japans-cultural-treasures-still-exposed-fire-risk-safety-upgrades-stall

[2026-03-09 10:49 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock star and anti-war singer, dies aged 84

Snippet: Musician behind Vietnam war protest hit I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag dead from Parkinson’s complications, his wife confirms

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/09/country-joe-mcdonald-woodstock-star-and-anti-war-singer-dies-aged-84

[2026-03-09 10:36 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader?

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/mojtaba-khamenei-son-of-irans-supreme-leader-has-been-named-his-successor-iranian-state-tv-says/2af18a14-e341-4b8d-9e30-e3382d346e47

[2026-03-09 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Brody Jenner’s wife, Tia Blanco, pregnant with couple’s second baby

Snippet: Brody Jenner and his wife, Tia Blanco, are expecting baby no. 2!

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/celebrity-news/brody-jenners-wife-tia-blanco-pregnant-with-couples-second-baby/

[2026-03-09 10:15 UTC+10:00] [Hernan Diaz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pulitzer Prize-winner Hernan Diaz on the power of narratives and ‘beautiful’ Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Trust’ author Hernan Diaz talks about his lauded 1920s New York-set novel and architectural power symbols on his first visit to Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3345713/pulitzer-prize-winner-hernan-diaz-power-narratives-and-beautiful-hong-kong

[2026-03-09 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Celebrities at Knicks vs Lakers: Stars come out for LA’s victory over NY

Snippet: The stars came out for a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/sports/celebrities-at-knicks-lakers-stars-come-out-for-las-110-97-victory-over-ny/

[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Korean films with over 10m admissions

Snippet: “The King’s Warden” crossed the 10 million admissions mark Sunday, recording a cumulative audience of 11.17 million, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences amid fierce competition from streaming platforms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689471

[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Thirty years ago, Bridget Jones paved the way for future comic heroines

Snippet: Renée Zellweger became the face of Bridget Jones when Helen Fielding's bestseller was adapted for the silver screen. (Supplied: Miramax)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/bridget-joness-diary-30-years-since-book-published/106384538

[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Tegan Osborne

Snippet: Tegan Osborne is a Canberra-based digital producer and subeditor for the ABC. She began her career as a regional newspaper reporter in 2005 before moving into online production and editing. She has also worked in TV news, magazine publishing and PR. In previous roles at the ABC, Tegan has worked in the Canberra newsroom, as an online health reporter, and in acting leadership positions for the RN and Science online teams.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/tegan-osborne/5756636

[2026-03-09 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lakers blow out Knicks for best win of season

Snippet: This was the type of win that has eluded the Lakers for most of the season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/sports/lakers-paced-by-luka-doncic-austin-reaves-beat-knicks-in-convincing-fashion/

[2026-03-09 09:43 UTC+10:00] [Moscow] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kyiv protests against Moscow’s participation in Venice Biennale art festival

Snippet: Ukraine’s foreign minister called the admission of Russian artists to international events unacceptable and asked organisers to reconsider

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3345911/kyiv-protests-against-moscows-participation-venice-biennale-art-festival

[2026-03-09 09:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A son of Iran's late supreme leader is chosen to replace his father

Snippet: Iranian state TV on Sunday announced that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader, had been named his successor. He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-united-states-israel-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-209cec036068b40fcfcba2be7ac7e2b0

[2026-03-09 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Charles in Charge’ star Jennifer Runyon dead at 65

Snippet: Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in “Ghostbusters,” “Charles in Charge,” “A Very Brady Christmas” and others, has died at the age of 65. As reported first by TMZ, the actress’ family shared an announcement on her Facebook page Sunday. “This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away, it was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family,” it read.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/celebrity-news/ghostbusters-charles-in-charge-star-jennifer-runyon-dead-at-65/

[2026-03-09 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC pol suing council for trying to censure her over ‘Islamophobic’ tweets

Snippet: Firebrand Queens Republican Vickie Paladino is hitting back at her City Council colleagues with a blistering lawsuit as she faces potential censure over social-media posts deemed Islamophobic.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/us-news/nyc-pol-vickie-paladino-suing-council-over-her-islamophobic-tweets/

[2026-03-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gone review – the most engrossing drama we’ll see this year

Snippet: David Morrissey stars in this tense, shrewd crime drama, as a strange headteacher whose wife has gone missing. It’s a hugely taut show which will totally subvert your preconceptions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/08/gone-review-david-morrissey

[2026-03-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: How to watch Steve Carell in ‘Rooster’ on HBO: Release date, cast

Snippet: Steve Carell is going back to college.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/entertainment/how-to-watch-steve-carell-in-hbos-rooster-tv-show/

[2026-03-09 08:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader

Snippet: The son of Iran’s slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will take over as the country’s supreme leader, Iranian state media announced Sunday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/world-news/mojtaba-khamenei-named-irans-next-supreme-leader/

[2026-03-09 08:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader, state media reports

Snippet: Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader, state media reported on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-names-khameneis-son-mojtaba-new-supreme-leader-state-media-report

[2026-03-09 08:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: 'Country' Joe McDonald, known for anti-Vietnam War anthem and featured at Woodstock, dies at 84

Snippet: Country singer Joe McDonald plays during the Heros of Woodstock concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, marking the 40th anniversary of the original 1969 Woodstock concert. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/country-joe-mcdonald-vietnam-protest-woodstock-hippie-b4eca4ef494e4d78916eb1e8ef229eb7

[2026-03-09 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dies aged 84

Snippet: Woodstock legend, Country Joe McDonald, an emblem of the 1960s anti-war cultural movement, has died in his home in Berkeley, California, aged 84.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/woodstock-legend-country-joe-mcdonald-dies-aged-84-20260309-p5o8m1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Kyong-hee] ‘Arirang’ to celebrate Korea’s global moment

Snippet: “On March 21, the world’s biggest band is back!” Netflix’s teaser announces BTS’ upcoming live event at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert will follow the release of the group’s first studio album in more than three years, which drops a day earlier. The 14-track album — as well as the comeback show — is titled “Arirang.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10689436

[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The role of human assets in espionage - DailyNews

Snippet: How did Israel gather information on the real time movements of Iran’s top political and military leaders? How did they kill the most powerful cleric in the Muslim world, the late Ayatollah Khamenei? Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear programme and military leaders. How Israel’s security services pulled off parallel operations combining the work of its military intelligence arm Aman, with the foreign spy service Mossad into such an effective assault against Iran may never fully

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/general-opinion/963416/the-role-of-human-assets-in-espionage/

[2026-03-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schoolboys turn storytellers - DailyNews

Snippet: Truly, theatre mimics real life, and the stage is a celebration of creativity and ingenuity. Drama is such an intoxicating power isn’t it? Just think, you can be any character in the world! You can get into anyone’s shoes!

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/ishara-jayawardane/963433/schoolboys-turn-storytellers/

[2026-03-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran President’s apology sparks backlash from hardliners - DailyNews

Snippet: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on state television Saturday for missile strikes that hit Gulf countries in recent days, only to retract the remarks hours later – exposing signs of division within Tehran’s leadership as the war with the United States and Israel enters its second week.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/breaking-news/963584/iran-presidents-apology-sparks-backlash-from-hardliners/

[2026-03-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Outlast’ winner Paul Preece Jr. arrested, charged with raping a minor

Snippet: Paul Preece Jr., the first-season winner of Netflix survival competition show “Outlast,” was arrested on March 6 in Tennessee on multiple sex crimes, including the alleged rape of a child. Preece, 51, was charged with rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery and attempted rape of a child, per Knox County jail records seen by Page Six.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/entertainment/outlast-winner-paul-preece-jr-arrested-charged-with-raping-a-minor/

[2026-03-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Imaginative Freedom: Krishantha Subhash Marks Four Decades of Artistic Exploration - DailyNews

Snippet: Veteran Sri Lankan artist Krishantha Subaash unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Imaginative Freedom, at Siam NIVASA on March 5, 2026, presenting a powerful retrospective of more than four decades of artistic exploration. The exhibition offers a comprehensive look at Subhash’s creative journey; one that began in modest circumstances in Ambalangoda in 1984 and evolved into a distinctive visual language blending tradition, modernity, and personal philosophy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/culture-art/963392/imaginative-freedom-krishantha-subhash-marks-four-decades-of-artistic-exploration/

[2026-03-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Almost, Maine - DailyNews

Snippet: The Elizabeth Moir School presented the play Almost, Maine by John Cariani on February 20 and 21 at the Kamatha New Theatre, BMICH.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/culture-art/963327/almost-maine/

[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India Week 2026: A celebration of culture and collaboration - DailyNews

Snippet: In an exciting development for the cultural and commercial landscape of South Asia, India Week 2026 announces its partnership with Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Life and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the Official Hospitality Partners for this landmark celebration.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/business/963240/india-week-2026-a-celebration-of-culture-and-collaboration/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/cartoon/963398/cartoon-of-the-day-824/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: DE ALWIS – RANJANI – Beloved wife of Dr. Kingsley De Alwis,​ devoted mother of Deepani De Alwis and Dilanthi De Alwis,​ loving mother-in-law of Yuxuan Cai and John Mummert and dearly cherished grandmother of Ian Mummert and Dilan Mummert,​ was called home to be with the Lord on 6th March 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/obituaries/963500/obituaries-631/

[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police clarify procedure for issuing clearance certificates - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police Media Division (PMD) has clarified regarding the process for obtaining Police Clearance Certificates for various official purposes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/local/963522/police-clarify-procedure-for-issuing-clearance-certificates/

[2026-03-09 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kim Kardashian ignores PETA backlash by sharing photos of her kids’ 4 new puppies

Snippet: Kim Kardashian showed off her four Pomeranian puppies she gave each of her kids for Christmas, despite PETA harshly critiquing her gift.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/celebrity-news/kim-kardashian-ignores-peta-backlash-by-sharing-photos-of-her-kids-4-new-puppies/

[2026-03-09 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Antetokounmpo out for Bucks' Sunday night game with Magic

Snippet: Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, dunks over Utah Jazz’s Oscar Tshiebwe, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-8907d04d3da5887e0279fb1529b681ad

[2026-03-09 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Woodstock legend Country Joe McDonald dead at 84

Snippet: Country Joe McDonald, the lead singer of Country Joe and the Fish, has died.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/08/celebrity-news/woodstock-legend-country-joe-mcdonald-dead-at-84/