[2026-03-06 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India's tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16 - DailyNews

Snippet: The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, ‌banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16 on Friday, becoming the first in India to join global calls for more scrutiny of minors’ digital usage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/breaking-news/962623/indias-tech-state-karnataka-bans-social-media-for-children-under-16/

[2026-03-06 20:17 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The Manila Improv Festival 2026 is back at the Proscenium Theater

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/manila-improv-festival-lineup-2026/

[2026-03-06 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: President moves to dissolve Kosovo Parliament for early election

Snippet: Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu speaks with the media as she arrives for an EU-Western Balkans Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kosovo-parliament-dissolved-crisis-443afcb868fb2dd7de0ff9ae073eb5df

[2026-03-06 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Indonesia to ban social media for under-16s

Snippet: JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-social-media-children-854305eeb97b34157586b51ce5c6a5dc

[2026-03-06 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: The law The Age is fighting to change

Snippet: Perceptions of media companies as bitter and uncompromising rivals are certainly not unfounded. On occasions, however, the level of cooperation behind the scenes would surprise even the most cynical observer.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-law-the-age-is-fighting-to-change-20260306-p5o87m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran says it downed Israeli drone over Isfahan

Snippet: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has shot down an Israeli drone over the central city of Isfahan, according to Iranian media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-it-downed-israeli-drone-over-isfahan

[2026-03-06 19:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean folktale picture book wins top honor at Bologna Ragazzi Award

Snippet: Author and illustrator Lee Uk-bae has won the grand prize in a special category at the 2026 Bologna Ragazzi Award, one of the prestigious prizes in children’s publishing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688897

[2026-03-06 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Action and adventure films] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: War Machine review – Netflix bravely asks: what if Predator but Transformers?

Snippet: Reacher’s Alan Ritchson takes on alien robots in an action thriller that benefits from some better-than-usual streaming special effects

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/06/war-machine-netflix

[2026-03-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Boyfriend on Demand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand review: AI dating romcom with Jisoo is too conventional

Snippet: Blackpink singer stars opposite Seo In-guk as woman dating AI-generated men in a show hampered by its adherence to the K-drama romcom model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3345647/netflix-k-drama-boyfriend-demand-review-ai-dating-romcom-jisoo-too-conventional

[2026-03-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Pop and rock] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The beast inside me wants to move!’ The smart, slapstick world of Audrey Hobert, the Steve Martin of pop

Snippet: She co-wrote Gracie Abrams’ hit album then struck out solo, winning a fervent cult for her funny, wordy songs. As her tour hits the UK, she explains why imperfection is so important in pop

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/06/audrey-hobert-interview-gracie-abrams-songwriter-steve-martin-of-pop

[2026-03-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Aristophanes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yunchan Lim and others at the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival

Snippet: Tradition meets tech as stages both real and virtual host dance, music and immersive magic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/article/3345569/ryuichi-sakamoto-yunchan-lim-and-others-54th-hong-kong-arts-festival

[2026-03-06 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Health & wellness] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Like opening Pandora’s box’: Experts warn against peptide craze spruiked by influencers

Snippet: Fashion influencers and television writers have found a side-hustle selling to their peers. FIFO workers are injecting themselves before heading into mines. Teen boys have been lured in by the likes of “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular, while tech bros boast about shooting each other up for fun.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/like-opening-pandora-s-box-experts-warn-against-peptide-craze-spruiked-by-influencers-20260304-p5o7as.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 18:59 UTC+10:00] [Media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Paul Keating savages Nine on anniversary of ‘irresponsible prediction’ Australia faced looming China war

Snippet: The ‘Red Alert’ series warned in 2023 that Australia needed to be ‘ready to fight in just three years’ – and Keating has again taken his fight to the newspaper group

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/06/paul-keating-nine-2023-australia-china-war-prediction-red-alert

[2026-03-06 18:58 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Japanese film director jailed for 8 years for sexual assualt

Snippet: A Japanese film director was jailed for eight years Friday over the sexual assault of two women actors, a court spokesperson and media reports said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/06/japan/crime-legal/film-director-sexual-assault-jail/

[2026-03-06 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Beach Boys icon Bruce Johnston steps away from band after 60 years

Snippet: After six decades with the Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston is taking a step back from the band.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/06/entertainment/beach-boys-icon-bruce-johnston-steps-away-from-band-after-60-years/

[2026-03-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hard Boiled review – John Woo’s outrageously explosive 1992 cop thriller is pure action mayhem

Snippet: Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung face off in a wildly inventive film whose hospital shootout remains one of cinema’s most irresistible set pieces

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/06/hard-boiled-review-film-john-woo-rerelease

[2026-03-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Fiction] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski review – a delicious comfort read

Snippet: A decaying gothic mansion tells the story of the family who once lived there, in this pitch-perfect debut of disappearances, betrayal and despair

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/06/the-infamous-gilberts-by-angela-tomaski-review-a-delicious-comfort-read

[2026-03-06 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: No borders, just music: Takashi Lorenz Waschkau’s journey from Berlin to Seoul

Snippet: Japanese-German violinist talks about his double life between classical stage and pop studio in Seoul

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688796

[2026-03-06 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mapo Foundation launches morning concert series to make classical a habit

Snippet: MAC Morning Concert to take place 10 times this year

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688794

[2026-03-06 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Poetess of the Silver Screen: The remarkable journey of Sumitra Peries  - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan cinema is often defined by its giants, but few cast a shadow as elegant and influential as Sumitra Peries . Born into the illustrious ‘Boralugoda Gunawardena’ family on March 24, 1934, her path was paved with both political heritage and personal tragedy. Losing her mother at just 14, Sumitra’s spirit of independence led her across oceans—eventually living on a yacht in France before becoming the only woman at the London School of Film Technology in the late 1950s.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/features/962599/the-poetess-of-the-silver-screen-the-remarkable-journey-of-sumitra-peries/

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Denim dilemmas: what to wear with flared jeans

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSuede jacket, £349, Massimo Dutti. Cap, £110, by Jacquemus, from Selfridges. Shirt, £85, Fuchsia Shaw. Bag, £28, Marks and Spencer. Jeans, £50, Gap. Boots, £78, Next. Ring, £17.99 for three, MangoShareView image in fullscreenShacket, £60, Rapanui. Earrings, £160, Monica Vinader. T-shirt, £105, by Anine Bing, from Harvey Nichols.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/mar/06/what-to-wear-with-flared-jeans

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dozens of pet corpses found on China highway, likely caused by unsafe transport by owners

Snippet: Trail of animal destruction leaves blogging dog lover with ‘heartache’; pet expert warns of ‘sickness, nerves, fear, defecation’ on unsafe travels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3345296/dozens-pet-corpses-found-china-highway-likely-caused-unsafe-transport-owners

[2026-03-06 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Islanders look as bad as they have all season in brutal loss to Kings on eve of trade deadline

Snippet: LOS ANGELES — The Islanders may have just had the worst run in Southern California since Magic Johnson tried hosting late-night television.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/sports/islanders-look-as-bad-as-they-have-all-season-in-brutal-loss-to-kings/

[2026-03-06 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Reading declines again in Korea, but 20-somethings show rebound

Snippet: The number of South Koreans who read at least one book over the course of a year has continued to decline, but those in their 20s were the only age group to show a rebound, reflecting the growing popularity of the “text hip” trend, in which reading is seen as in vogue.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688742

[2026-03-06 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Group therapy rave offers a great answer to Lagos partygoers

Snippet: People arrive for a Group Therapy rave in Lekki, an upscale part of Lagos, Nigeria, early Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-lagos-rave-table-free-club-culture-2a08025c5eb4c00967a27c9143ee0126

[2026-03-06 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Republicans target Talarico's social media clips in Texas race

Snippet: Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, meets with attendees after speaking for the first time since winning the Democratic nomination in Austin, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/talarico-texas-social-media-viral-gop-attacks-38e237dbbe70030874b7cd19a2e50bcd

[2026-03-06 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Residential areas hit in latest US-Israeli strikes on Tehran

Snippet: Residential areas in Tehran were struck in the latest wave of US and Israeli attacks early Friday, according to Iranian media reports.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/residential-areas-hit-latest-us-israeli-strikes-tehran

[2026-03-06 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fears for Iran's women's football team after state TV labels them 'traitors'

Snippet: Iran's players saluted and sang the national anthem before their second game against Australia. (Getty Images: Albert Perez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/iran-women-football-womens-asian-cup-state-tv-traitors/106425022

[2026-03-06 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bengals legend Willie Anderson undergoes successful kidney transplant: ‘God is great, man’

Snippet: Former Bengals All-Pro offensive lineman Willie Anderson underwent a successful kidney transplant, he revealed in a social media post Thursday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/sports/bengals-legend-willie-anderson-has-successful-kidney-transplant/

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Our bond is private. Some things have to stay between us’: Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo on smoking, cinema and secrets

Snippet: A drama about a president at the end of his career, La Grazia is the director’s finest film since The Great Beauty. As he reunites with his longtime collaborator, the pair discuss ageing, loyalty and the mysterious energy that has bound them for more than two decades

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/06/paolo-sorrentino-toni-servillo-interview-la-grazia

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Dinosaurs review – Morgan Freeman’s narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid

Snippet: Yes, there are plenty of big-budget visual effects of prehistoric creatures in Steven Spielberg’s natural history show. But the voiceover is the real draw

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/06/the-dinosaurs-review-morgan-freemans-narration-is-so-soothing-you-could-use-this-as-a-relaxation-aid

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fungi, snakes and Virginia Woolf: 10 new books

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/fungi-snakes-and-virginia-woolf-10-new-books-20260302-p5o6m5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Do you live in one of Australia’s most oddly named towns?

Snippet: March 6, 2026 — 4:00pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/do-you-live-in-one-of-australia-s-most-oddly-named-towns-20260302-p5o6pw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in security case

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-not-appeal-security-case/

[2026-03-06 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor pushes for polling booth ‘exclusion zones’ after surge in volunteer abuse

Snippet: Voters risk being driven away from the ballot box by a surge in “aggressive and intimidatory” behaviour, the Australian Labor Party has warned, as it urged a bipartisan review into the election recommend new protections into federal law.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-pushes-for-polling-booth-exclusion-zones-after-surge-in-volunteer-abuse-20260306-p5o87x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 2026 GLAAD Media Awards red carpet: Cara Delevingne, Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart and more

Snippet: The 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, recognizing the best representations of the LGBTQ community in media over the past year, were held on Mar. 5 in Beverly Hills. Stars like Cara Delevingne, Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart and more took to the red carpet before the show. Ahead, see all the biggest names and best looks by scrolling through the gallery.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/05/photos/2026-glaad-media-awards-red-carpet-cara-delevingne-camila-mendes-lili-reinhart-and-more/

[2026-03-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This Hong Kong-raised director makes films about outsiders – as she’s one too

Snippet: Lo’s film explores a little-known Chinese industry, exposing marital crises, gendered social pressures and truths about love, loneliness and agency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3345504/elizabeth-lo-her-oscar-shortlisted-film-about-chinas-mistress-dispellers

[2026-03-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Police shot this footage. It put a woman in jail. Now it could win an Oscar

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/police-shot-this-footage-it-put-a-woman-in-jail-now-it-could-win-an-oscar-20260303-p5o74n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8115644.html

[2026-03-06 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for all-time field goals made in NBA history

Snippet: The arena buzzed with anticipation on Thursday night as LeBron James once again surpassed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the history books.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/sports/lebron-james-passes-kareem-abdul-jabbar-for-all-time-field-goals-made-in-nba-history/

[2026-03-06 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The case of the missing taxpayer-funded ice cream machine

Snippet: An ice cream machine worth $3200 owned by North Metro TAFE is just one of hundreds of portable assets that have vanished without a trace from the books of five government agencies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/the-case-of-the-missing-taxpayer-funded-ice-cream-machine-20260306-p5o87d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 14:28 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I’m holding it steady’

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/i-m-holding-it-steady-20260306-p5o87h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-06 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The truth behind Carolyn Bessette’s ‘tension’ with Caroline Kennedy during wedding to JFK Jr.

Snippet: John F. Kennedy Jr.’s childhood friend denied that there was any friction between his sister, Caroline Kennedy, and his wife, Carolyn Bessette, on the day of their wedding.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/05/entertainment/the-truth-behind-carolyn-bessettes-tension-with-caroline-kennedy-during-wedding-to-jfk-jr/

[2026-03-06 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Devastated’ Corey Feldman reportedly left out of Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner

Snippet: Corey Feldman is reportedly fuming — as he’s reportedly left out of a Academy Awards tribute to Rob Reiner.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/us-news/devastated-corey-feldman-left-out-of-oscars-tribute-to-rob-reiner/

[2026-03-06 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Aespa sings anime opener

Snippet: On Friday, Aespa set fans abuzz by dropping “Attitude,” the opening theme song for Japanese TV anime “Kill Blue.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10688667

[2026-03-06 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How ‘Love Story’ recreated JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s ‘really intimate’ wedding — with 1 major addition

Snippet: Wedding bells are ringing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/entertainment/how-love-story-recreated-jfk-jr-carolyn-bessettes-wedding-with-1-major-addition/

[2026-03-06 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Who Is Margo Stilley On ‘Ladies Of London: The New Reign’? Meet The Actress Who Had Real Sex In A Movie But Swears She’s Not A Porn Star

Snippet: Ladies of London: The New Reign is finally here, and surprisingly, one of the most interesting characters in the show isn’t from London at all.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/05/who-is-margo-stilley-ladies-london-actress-real-sex-movie/

[2026-03-06 14:03 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification compliance looms

Snippet: Several sites now state they are ‘not currently accepting new account registrations in your region’ when accessed from Australia

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/06/porn-websites-begin-blocking-australian-users-as-deadline-for-age-verification-compliance-looms

[2026-03-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s manga industry faces a ‘#MeToo moment’ after Shogakukan scandal

Snippet: Prominent creators pull their work as the publisher launches a probe into how a convicted author returned under a pen name

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3345612/japans-manga-industry-faces-metoo-moment-after-shogakukan-scandal

[2026-03-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: From a hilarious novel to a stellar charity album — we have your weekend covered

Snippet: Fontaines D.C.'s menacing take on Sinéad O'Connor is transformative on the new Help(2) album. (Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/what-to-watch-read-and-listen-to-this-weekend/106376416