[2026-02-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer earns US$7 million from wish candles sale before arrest for fraud

Snippet: Under-pressure youth seek ‘emotional and spiritual comfort’ by snapping up strange products online; experts warn goods could distort reality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344487/china-influencer-earns-us7-million-wish-candles-sale-arrest-fraud

[2026-02-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: SEC, Big Ten study says pooling TV rights would generate less revenue

Snippet: Big Ten Conference commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during a news conference after meetings between the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV,File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sec-big-ten-media-rights-cody-campbell-cf3811033efbec089d656b6b623e540b

[2026-02-26 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s ‘ridiculous’ push to curb LGBTQ apps tests limits of digital controlOfficials are examining legislative steps to curb apps like Grindr, though removal from global stores is beyond direct state control.

Snippet: Officials are examining legislative steps to curb apps like Grindr, though removal from global stores is beyond direct state control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3344737/malaysias-push-curb-lgbtq-dating-apps-grindr-tests-limits-internet-control

[2026-02-26 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Gibraltar deal gives Spain right to veto residency permits on British territory

Snippet: Spanish authorities will gain the right to veto entry to Gibraltar and block Gibraltarian residency applications as part of the British overseas territory's post-Brexit deal, Spanish media reports suggest.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260226/gibraltar-deal-gives-spain-right-to-veto-residency-permits-on-british-territory

[2026-02-26 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Russian nationals among ISIS prisoners in Iraq to be repatriated, officials say

Snippet: Russia will repatriate its citizens who are ISIS members held in prisons in Iraq, a report at Rudaw said on February 26. Rudaw is a Kurdish media outlet in Erbil in the autonomous Kurdistan region.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888055

[2026-02-26 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian delegation meets US envoys in Geneva amid nuclear program negotiations

Snippet: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva “for a third round of indirect negotiations with US representatives over the Iranian nuclear program,” Iranian state media IRNA said on February 26.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888049

[2026-02-26 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israel carries out military incursion into Syria’s Quneitra in the Golan

Snippet: Dozens of Israeli military vehicles have staged an incursion into Syria’s southwestern Quneitra province in the Golan Heights, local media have reported, in yet another breach of the country’s sovereignty.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/israel-carries-out-military-incursion-into-syrias-quneitra-in-the-golan

[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

Snippet: Vatican confirms Pope's visit to Spain in June, Spanish government warns youngsters €400 culture voucher can't be used at nightclubs and more news on Thursday February 26th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260226/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-67

[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Punk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The bathrooms were rank, but we didn’t care’: how the grimy-but-great CBGB changed rock for ever

Snippet: Half a century ago, the famed New York venue run by a former marine and folk singer was ground zero for the punk and new wave scenes. Now the bands who played there are being celebrated on a 101-track box set

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/26/cbgb-club-history-omfug-new-york-city-soundtrack-blondie-bowie-iggy-ramones-patti

[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran has options if America attacks

Snippet: Iranian state TV released on Tuesday a video showing the country’s Revolutionary Guard holding a drill that included launching missiles, flying drones and firing guns at targets along its coast, without elaborating on the exact time or place of the exercise.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-nuclear-war-options-what-to-know-93db52cd853724dfc5f52d0185f27c18

[2026-02-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘self-righteous’ mistake we make when quitting social media

Snippet: Each week, Good Weekend’s how-to column shares expert advice on how to navigate some of modern life’s big – and small – challenges. This week: How to quit social media.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-self-righteous-mistake-we-make-when-quitting-social-media-20260202-p5nyyj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Viral social media food trends causing shortages on supermarket shelves

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/viral-social-media-food-trends-causing-shortages-on-supermarket-shelves-20260226-p5o5vb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Fiction] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Railsong by Rahul Bhattacharya review – a heartfelt tale of life on the Indian railways

Snippet: We follow one woman across decades of change in this deeply compassionate novel of independence and dreams

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/26/railsong-by-rahul-bhattacharya-review-a-heartfelt-tale-of-life-on-the-indian-railways

[2026-02-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Paris holidays] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’

Snippet: This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/feb/26/zoning-in-on-menilmontant-paris-arty-neighbourhood-france

[2026-02-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From sacred sisters to hyper-sexualised models: PhotoVogue festival – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenJinyong Lian – Trust MeThe festival’s central show, Women by Women, celebrates how women express and imagine themselves while confronting the growing fragility of their rights and visibility. Lian’s Trust Me series (semi-fictional portraits of Asian women) explores self-doubt and emotional control. The PhotoVogue festival 2026 runs from 1-4 March during Milan fashion week at the Biblioteca Nazionale BraidensePhotograph: Jinyong LianShareView image in fullscreenBettina Pittaluga – She Saw MePhotographing mostly women and LGBTQ+ individuals, Pittaluga is interested

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/feb/26/sacred-sisters-hyper-sexualised-models-photovogue-festival-milan-fashion-week

[2026-02-26 17:42 UTC+10:00] [Internet Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Social media addiction trial takes new turn with therapist’s testimony

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/united-states-social-media-addiction-trial-therapist-victoria-burke-testimony/

[2026-02-26 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along" with Washington if it accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status, state media said Thursday, but has dashed any hopes of mended ties with "deceptive" neighbour Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/world/americas-emea/north-koreas-kim-shuns-south-but-could-get-along-with-us/2285586

[2026-02-26 17:20 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Live reviews] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: You won’t hear a better performance this side of eternity

Snippet: Mahler’s Song of the Earth begins with wild craggy upward striving phrases from the tenor, and ends with the mezzo-soprano subsiding in gentle steps of transcendent acceptance – ewig... ewig... (eternal … eternal ...)

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/you-won-t-hear-a-better-performance-this-side-of-eternity-20260226-p5o5nj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Junsu’s most unpredictable turn in ‘Beetlejuice’ Singer-turned-musical actor Kim Junsu has built a reputation for leaving a lasting impression with nearly every character he takes on.

Snippet: The singer-turned-musical actor takes on his most unpredictable role yet, reflecting on risk, audience connection and a career reshaped by the stage

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683197

[2026-02-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China youth shun ‘nosy’ relatives at Spring Festival, take part-time jobs for cash

Snippet: Nagging family members, burden of cooking for festive feasts see growing number of people deciding to stay in big cities where they work

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3344479/china-youth-spend-spring-festival-away-nosy-relatives-take-part-time-jobs-extra-cash

[2026-02-26 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Augustus fires up the rig for maiden WA gold tilt

Snippet: Augustus Minerals has kicked off reverse circulation drilling at its Music Well gold project in Leonora, Western Australia, marking a maiden test of the project and its Clifton East target.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/augustus-fires-up-the-rig-for-maiden-wa-gold-tilt-20260226-p5o5t1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 16:30 UTC+10:00] [One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest reviewed – archive, 1976

Snippet: 26 February 1976: An example of how a subject possibly destined for the art circuit can be hoist by its bootstraps into the commercial field and festooned with Oscar nominations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/26/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-reviewed-1976

[2026-02-26 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Park Chan-wook named 2026 Cannes jury president

Snippet: The South Korean director will lead the jury at the festival in May

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683132

[2026-02-26 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'REVERXE' becomes EXO's 8th million-seller

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group EXO has sold more than 1 million copies of its eighth studio album, "REVERXE," the group's agency SM Entertainment said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226007100315

[2026-02-26 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction

Snippet: A Hong Kong appellate court has overturned a fraud conviction against pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in a surprise ruling weeks after his jailing for 20 years on a separate national security charge.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/hong-kong-appeals-court-overturns-jimmy-lais-fraud-conviction

[2026-02-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Looking for Miami’s literary heart? It’s at Books & Books

Snippet: Lilah Raptopoulos. Photography by Josh Aronson

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/184ce6aa-ab76-4bd9-ab7c-a13a5bad6f1f

[2026-02-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Scrubs review – daft gags and volcanic fury bring the medical sitcom back from the dead

Snippet: Fans of the hit noughties series will be delighted to see the original cast back at Sacred Heart hospital. But this reboot isn’t afraid to move with the times

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/26/scrubs-review-daft-gags-volcanic-fury-medical-sitcom

[2026-02-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This cosmic horror story is like a warning from the future

Snippet: SPECULATIVE FICTIONBird DeityJohn MorrisseyText, $34.99

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/this-cosmic-horror-story-is-like-a-warning-from-the-future-20260218-p5o3g5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Be patient with this unique eco-thriller: the pay-off is worth it

Snippet: FICTIONDepartment of the VanishingJohanna BellTransit Lounge, $34.99

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/be-patient-with-this-unique-eco-thriller-the-pay-off-is-worth-it-20260219-p5o3rb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 16:00 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/8113104.html

[2026-02-26 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

Snippet: Streaming service.Credit:

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-matt-davidson-20230608-p5df6e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-26 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Director Park Chan-wook named jury president at Cannes Film Festival

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- Director Park Chan-wook has been named jury president at the Cannes Film Festival, foreign media reported Thursday, making him the first Korean director to assume the role.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226006800315

[2026-02-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Isla Evans

Snippet: Isla Evans is a reporter in the ABC South East NSW newsroom, filing for radio, TV and online. She was previously based in Port Macquarie as a reporter for ABC Mid North Coast, and has worked as a radio producer at ABC Illawarra.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/isla-evans/103013734

[2026-02-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: North Korea could ‘get on well' with U.S., Kim says, while spurning South Korea

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled that nuclear-armed Pyongyang could “get on well” with the United States but rejected South Korea’s outreach as “deceptive,” calling Seoul its “most hostile” relationship, state-run media reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/asia-pacific/north-korea-kim-jong-un-us-trump-nukes/

[2026-02-26 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Director Park Chan-wook named jury president at Cannes Film Festival

Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. to stage annual military exercise next month, still in consultation over field training

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260226006600315

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: arts-and-entertainment

Snippet: XS SM MD LG

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/602

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: tv

Snippet: XS SM MD LG

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/724

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Radio program - African Music Mix

Snippet: Follow Us Languages Previous Next Breaking News African Music Mix Episodes About Thursday 26 February 2026 Calendar ? February 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Latest March 12, 2016 African Music Mix March 12, 2016 African Music Mix March 12, 2016 African Music Mix March 11, 2016 African Music Mix

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/1437

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: VOA1 - The Hits | VOA News

Snippet: VOA1 is the Voice of America’s 24/7 English language music network. Hear the hottest tracks from chart-toppers Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Drake, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and more.

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/voa1-the-hits

[2026-02-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: music

Snippet: XS SM MD LG

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/z/4244

[2026-02-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cannes Film Festival 2026: Park Chan-wook will head jury

Snippet: Director Park Chan-wook poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Decision to Leave’ at the 75th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cannes-film-festival-2026-jury-president-e3d578a54a89c6d22c37b57be5e0c04c

[2026-02-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Kishida Prize crowns wordsmiths in the theater world

Snippet: Often called the “Akutagawa Prize of theater,” the Kunio Kishida Prize for Playwriting recognizes literary merit and encourages experimentation and artistic exploration in contemporary Japanese drama by awarding the best script for a play.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/26/stage/kishida-prize-theater-japan/

[2026-02-26 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against lesser conviction

Snippet: Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon, has won an appeal against a fraud conviction in 2022, which had seen him sentenced to nearly six years in jail.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ykq2ykd6zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-26 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nmixx drops new single

Snippet: Nmixx published a new single on Thursday, “Tic Tic Feat. Pabllo Vittar,” JYP Entertainment has announced.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683040

[2026-02-26 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "All Necessary Measures": China Warns US Against New Tariffs

Snippet: Beijing cautioned Washington that it is prepared to respond forcefully - with "all necessary measures" - if a renewed US review of their 2020 trade pact leads to additional tariffs, after American officials indicated the inquiry would press ahead, according to Bloomberg.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/all-necessary-measures-china-warns-us-against-new-tariffs

[2026-02-26 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cortis goes retro in new teaser

Snippet: Cortis announced Thursday that it will share lyrics of a side track from its upcoming album through a typing practice program.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10683037

[2026-02-26 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dasun urges government action over rising negativity around national team - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has urged government authorities to step in and address what he described as a growing culture of negativity surrounding the national cricket team, warning that it is affecting players’ mental well-being and the long-term future of the sport.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/26/local/958187/dasun-urges-government-action-over-rising-negativity-around-national-team/

[2026-02-26 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud charges

Snippet: Books on Hong Kong’s ex-publisher Jimmy Lai lie on the desk of Edward Li, a former chief news editor for Apple Daily’s online news during an interview with The Associated Press in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-lai-fraud-appeal-hong-kong-7569a4e9d12d77fbc470db73ca9c38bb

[2026-02-26 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Milan Fashion Week 2026: Fendi, Diesel and Jil Sander highlights

Snippet: Chiuri – previously at Valentino and Dior – made a stellar debut with Fendi, while Diesel’s Instagrammable runway turned heads

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344669/milan-fashion-week-2026-maria-grazia-chiuris-fendi-debut-and-diesel-and-jil-sanders-runways

[2026-02-26 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian urges LGUs to build stronger culture of safety, fire prevention in communities

Snippet: SEN. Win Gatchalian urged local government units (LGUs) nationwide to promote a culture of safety and fire prevention to better protect their communities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/26/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-urges-lgus-to-build-stronger-culture-of-safety-fire-prevention-in-communities/2285517