[2026-02-28 19:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Sydney celebrates Mardi Gras parade

Snippet: Around 10,000 people are marching in the 48th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade in Sydney tonight.Thousands more will line the streets of Sydney as the harbour city becomes a sea of colour and bling for the celebration that has become part of Sydney's culture.Around 170 floats are expected to take part in the parade, with beloved actress and comedian Magda Szubanski set to take part just a day after announcing she was in remission for stage four cancer.LIVE UPDATES:

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-mardi-gras-parade-2026-pictures/516a5a4a-34fd-4484-90a6-b4454522e49e

[2026-02-28 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch: Smoke plumes rise in Tehran after Israel launches pre-emptive attack

Snippet: Smoke plumes were seen rising over Tehran’s skyline after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday (February 28), as Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in the capital.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/videos/watch-smoke-plumes-rise-in-tehran-after-israel-launches-pre-emptive-attack/2290376

[2026-02-28 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why expensive shampoos aren’t always the best for your hairDermatologists explain why cheaper shampoos and simpler formulas can often be better for your hair and give tips for different hair types.

Snippet: Dermatologists explain why cheaper shampoos and simpler formulas can often be better for your hair and give tips for different hair types

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3344858/why-expensive-shampoos-arent-always-best-your-hair

[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: DTF St Louis: this David Harbour whodunnit about dating apps and infidelity is close to the bone

Snippet: Steve Conrad’s dark comedy is full of twists and sad laughs. As for the fate of Harbour’s character, does Lily Allen have an alibi?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/28/dtf-st-louis-this-david-harbour-whodunnit-about-dating-apps-and-infidelity-is-close-to-the-bone

[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Lee’s 'X presidency': Pros, cons — and why he keeps at it President Lee Jae Myung is governing the way he rose: by going straight to the public on social media. What began in his days as Seongnam mayor in 2010 as a megaphone against what he called distorted

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/10684249

[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National How immigrant women in danger can get help Living in a foreign country can leave newcomers vulnerable, especially when they lack familiarity with the local language, culture or legal system. Women, in particular, face heightened risks of domes

Snippet: Living in a foreign country can leave newcomers vulnerable, especially when they lack familiarity with the local language, culture or legal system. Women, in particular, face heightened risks of domestic, sexual and other forms of violence.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681396

[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Book Review] Beyond real estate: 'Seoul Urban Architecture' decodes city's DNA

Snippet: “Seoul Urban Architecture: Rising from the Crushing Bowl”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683223

[2026-02-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Australia showcases premium food, wine in Seoul

Snippet: The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group hosted its “Taste the Wonders of Australia” media conference Thursday at Andaz Seoul Gangnam in Seoul, bringing together leaders from Australian food industries to outline export strategies and deepen partnerships in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683170

[2026-02-28 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Israel launches pre-emptive strikes against Iran, local media reports

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/iran-israel-explosion-tehran/106400716

[2026-02-28 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-pop BTS' Gwanghwamun concert to run for around 1 hour over safety concerns A free concert by K-pop group BTS at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square scheduled for next month will run for around an hour due to safety and operational considerations, its organizer said Saturday. "The per

Snippet: A free concert by K-pop group BTS at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square scheduled for next month will run for around an hour due to safety and operational considerations, its organizer said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684494

[2026-02-28 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Racing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Three Cups, one Diva: Remembering the horse who rewrote the record books

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/three-cups-one-diva-remembering-the-horse-who-rewrote-the-record-books-20260228-p5o6b1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quirky China: panda keeps phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, gold rush

Snippet: From a baby porker who saves its own bacon to a gold-rush lite among the country’s youth, the SCMP takes a sideways look at the news

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344599/quirky-china-panda-wont-return-phone-talented-piglet-spared-dinner-affordable-gold-rush

[2026-02-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Gavin Newsom] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Trump’s not enough. And he knows he’s not enough’: California governor Gavin Newsom on populism, ‘purity tests’ and whether he’ll run for the presidency

Snippet: He’s the Democratic politician with movie-star looks and a picture-perfect family, dogged by accusations of being a smooth‑talking elitist. Can he really unite the American left and win the most powerful office in the world?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/gavin-newsom-california-governor-democrats-us-presidency-politics-trump

[2026-02-28 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch: Panagbenga 2026 revelry begins

Snippet: It's that time of year when the streets of Baguio City come alive as it holds the Panagbenga or flower festival. Now on its 30th year, one of the Summer Capital's major attractions is expected to draw in crowds in a celebration of culture, creativity, and community on Feb. 28, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/videos/watch-panagbenga-2026-revelry-begins/2290363

[2026-02-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Activist group Pride in Protest banned from Mardi Gras parade over social media posts

Snippet: Mardi Gras chief executive Jesse Matheson said group was asked to remove ‘unacceptable public commentary’ levelled against Jewish parade group

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/activist-group-pride-in-protest-banned-from-mardi-gras-parade-over-social-media-posts

[2026-02-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: We are family: an HTSI arts special

Snippet: Relative values with Stellan Skarsgård, Nancy Nicholson, Loie Hollowell, Nell Mescal, Suzu Hirose and more

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/2f182edf-0b95-4e72-86f0-fc90ba093227

[2026-02-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Shalailah Medhora

Snippet: Shalailah Medhora is the political reporter for triple j's current affairs program, Hack. She focuses on youth issues for radio, online, social media and television, and can be seen on the ABC's coverage of political events, including Insiders.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/shalailah-medhora/103739692

[2026-02-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Gavin Newsom] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I could see myself stepping into that void’: Gavin Newsom on fighting Trump and running in 2028 – podcast

Snippet: The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is widely regarded as one of the Democratic party’s leading contenders for the 2028 presidential election. He has also published a new book, Young Man in a Hurry, reflecting on his childhood and his path to the governor’s mansion.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2026/feb/28/i-could-see-myself-stepping-into-that-void-gavin-newsom-on-fighting-trump-and-running-in-2028-podcast

[2026-02-28 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Thailand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

Snippet: Critics claim the operations are geared at social media, but police say they have enabled real arrests

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/bangkok-police-arrests-in-disguise

[2026-02-28 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The fade to black that pierced the heart of Australian TV

Snippet: The breadth and depth of Lorraine Bayly’s working life – stage actress, soap opera matriarch, TV Week cover star – is almost too much to encapsulate into a sound bite.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/the-fade-to-black-that-pierced-the-heart-of-australian-tv-20260228-p5o6at.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 15:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Latest music festival cancellation highlights growing trend in Australia

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australian-music-festivals-cancellations-rolling-loud/f6a3a93e-4aed-44ef-abf6-c6948a9b5537

[2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Pop: Latest News on K-pop Stars, Korean Dramas, and Korean Movies | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Profile | Who is Shin Hye-sun, star of Netflix K-drama The Art of Sarah?Breaking out in 2016’s Five Enough, Shin Hye-sun has gone on to make her mark in series including Mr. Queen and Welcome to Samdal-ri.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/k-pop

[2026-02-28 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Pop: Latest News on K-pop Stars, Korean Dramas, and Korean Movies | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Profile | Who is Shin Hye-sun, star of Netflix K-drama The Art of Sarah?Breaking out in 2016’s Five Enough, Shin Hye-sun has gone on to make her mark in series including Mr. Queen and Welcome to Samdal-ri.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop

[2026-02-28 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat failed

Snippet: Weapons that Cuban authorities say were recovered from a speedboat in Cuban waters following a confrontation that left four people dead are displayed during a media presentation in Havana, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-us-boat-shooting-florida-05742f46aa93d59fa8f8faaff94d8cba

[2026-02-28 14:25 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lorraine Bayly, who became ‘Australia’s mum’ in The Sullivans, dies aged 89

Snippet: Australian actor Lorraine Bayly, who played the beloved matriarch Grace in The Sullivans and also appeared on Play School and Carson’s Law, has died aged 89.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/lorraine-bayly-who-became-australia-s-mum-in-the-sullivans-dies-aged-89-20260228-p5o6a9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Former Play School host Lorraine Bayly dies, aged 89

Snippet: Lorraine Bayly, pictured with fellow Play School host Donald MacDonald and Jemima, has died. (ABC Archive)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/lorraine-bayly-playschool-sullivans-actor-dies/106400388

[2026-02-28 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cavite beauties shine in Miss Universe Philippines tilt

Snippet: Two accomplished young women from Cavite recently brought pride and glamour to their hometowns after earning prestigious titles at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant held at Fernwood Gardens in Tagaytay.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/cavite-beauties-shine-in-miss-universe-philippines-tilt/2290560

[2026-02-28 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Al Newstead

Snippet: Al Newstead is Double J's music and pop culture reporter (and former triple j music news producer). An obsessively passionate music fanboy, full time vinyl addict, part time duffer.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/al-newstead/104160540

[2026-02-28 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tributes flow for pop pioneer Neil Sedaka, dead at 86

Snippet: Neil Sedaka, the classically trained piano prodigy who conquered the pop charts in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 86.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/tributes-flow-for-pop-pioneer-neil-sedaka-dead-at-86-20260228-p5o6ag.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Paramount acquires Warner Bros. in $110B mega-merger

Snippet: NEW YORK — US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced Friday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at $110 billion, after beating Netflix in a bruising bidding war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/entertainment-lifestyle/paramount-acquires-warner-bros-in-110b-mega-merger/2290337

[2026-02-28 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee launches TikTok account, steps up social media engagement

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung opened an account on the popular short-form video-sharing application TikTok on Saturday as part of his efforts to increase his activities on social media platforms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684438

[2026-02-28 13:49 UTC+10:00] [Shia LaBeouf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New Orleans police obtain new Shia LaBeouf arrest warrant in battery case

Snippet: Actor, originally charged on two counts, accused of battery against third person in bar incident, sources say

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/27/new-orleans-police-shia-labeouf

[2026-02-28 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tiny Victorian keepsake provides a snapshot of a bygone era

Snippet: Colleen Dorahy holds an 1880s Victorian photo album depicting portraits of her relatives and their friends. (ABC Ilawarra: Sarah Moss)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/tiny-victorian-photo-album-little-gem-tintype-photos/105925926

[2026-02-28 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee launches TikTok account, steps up social media engagement

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung opened an account on the popular short-form video-sharing application TikTok on Saturday as part of his efforts to increase his activities on social media platforms.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260228001200320

[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: Tommy Hilfiger throws the ultimate preppy party for spring 2026

Snippet: The new looks from Tommy Hilfiger takes classic American prep to Palm Beach, blending varsity polish and relaxed resort style

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344812/style-edit-tommy-hilfigers-spring-2026-collection-recuts-classic-american-prep

[2026-02-28 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Inside Track] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Against oppressive algorithms, addictive design, parents can’t always keep up

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/features/social-media-addictive-design-features-parents-impact/

[2026-02-28 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming and movie theatres

Snippet: Paramount appears to be in a position to take over Warner Bros Discovery. (AP: Jae C. Hong)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/what-happens-to-movies-if-paramount-owns-warner-bros/106400154

[2026-02-28 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: At least 11 killed after military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia

Snippet: At least 11 people have been killed after a military cargo plane crashed in El Alto, Bolivia's second largest city, according to media reports quoting fire officials.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rjpxxpp49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-28 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'The King's Warden' tops 7 million admissions

Snippet: The historical film "The King's Warden" has topped a cumulative 7 million admissions in the domestic box office, data from the Korean Film Council showed Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684401

[2026-02-28 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NK leader's sister confirmed to serve as director of ruling party's general affairs department

Snippet: Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was confirmed to have taken the post of director of the general affairs department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to state media Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10684400

[2026-02-28 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

Snippet: WASHINGTON, D.C. — American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86, his family said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/entertainment-lifestyle/neil-sedaka-us-singer-and-songwriter-dies-age-86/2290320

[2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-pop star G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings divide China fans, ignite firestormDebate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media.

Snippet: Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344922/cultural-clash-k-pop-superstar-g-dragon-divides-china-fans-lunar-new-year-greetings

[2026-02-28 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Bill Clinton said he ‘did not have sex’ with mystery woman in Epstein’s jacuzzi – media

Snippet: Former US President Bill Clinton has reportedly told congressional investigators that he did not have sex with a woman photographed with him in a jacuzzi, and does not even know her name, according to CNN and NBC sources familiar with the testimony about his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633149-clinton-epstein-jacuzzi-woman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-28 11:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plane carrying cash crashes in Bolivia leaving 15 dead

Snippet: A Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft carrying new banknotes has crashed onto a busy avenue, leaving 15 people dead and at least 30 more injured, a firefighter has told local media outlet Unitel.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/bolivia-plane-crash-carrying-banknotes-15-people-dead-el-alto/106400144

[2026-02-28 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N.K. leader's sister confirmed to serve as director of ruling party's general affairs department

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was confirmed to have taken the post of director of the general affairs department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), according to state media Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260228000800315

[2026-02-28 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reflections | After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China

Snippet: The long-spoken Chinese maxim that nobles were punished like commoners when breaking the law is not upheld by history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3344712/after-andrews-arrest-how-high-born-criminals-were-treated-ancient-china

[2026-02-28 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun

Snippet: "The paddock has now turned into a catwalk," says Susie Wolff of the exclusive area at Formula 1 races where teams, the media and guests gather.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8rz13gdx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-28 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'It feels like my brain is trying to be the class clown' - the reality of Tourette's

Snippet: Tourette's campaigner John Davidson, the inspiration behind the film I Swear, has made headlines around the world because of tics related to Tourette's syndrome. But what is the everyday reality of living with the often unpredictable condition?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24p8pmdryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-28 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Web Exclusive] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Democracy Now

Title: Special Report: U.S. & Israel Launch Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Risking Broader Regional War

Snippet: The U.S. and Israel have launched an unprovoked attack on Iran striking sites across the country, including the compound of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media reports one Israeli strike hit an elementary girls’ school in Minab, killing at least 85 people including scores of children. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East targeting Israel and U.S.

Read full article: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/02/28/special_report_us_israel_launch_unprovoked

[2026-02-28 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'The King's Warden' tops 7 mln admissions

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Yonhap) -- The historical film "The King's Warden" has topped a cumulative 7 million admissions in the domestic box office, data from the Korean Film Council showed Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260228000400320