[2026-02-25 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop slur being aired

Snippet: Tourette's campaigner John Davidson has said the BBC should have "worked harder to prevent anything that I said" at the Bafta Film Awards being broadcast, and questioned why he was seated near a microphone.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4g2ldegdwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Misfits became bullies’: takeaways from America’s Next Top Model exposé

Snippet: Conceived by Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model was meant to empower women and minorities, but instead saw bullying and ‘race swapping’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344550/5-ugly-takeaways-netflixs-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model

[2026-02-25 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Snippet: Phil Collins performs at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on March 9, 2018, left, Lauryn Hill performs during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025, center, and Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rock-hall-2026-nominees-04ba9dbcb039ca6c8c3e5ad5bb122c2a

[2026-02-25 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie’s life in Las Vegas

Snippet: In his new memoir, Art Manteris recalls raucous times in Nevada, and explains why the explosion of sports betting in the US presents serious risks

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/25/art-manteris-sports-gambling-book

[2026-02-25 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Kuwait's cabinet approves bill amending citizenship law

Snippet: Kuwait's cabinet has approved a draft decree amending provisions of the country's citizenship law, state media has reported.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/02/25/kuwaits-cabinet-approves-bill-amending-citizenship-law/

[2026-02-25 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show

Snippet: Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to generate images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwz6yzn5jqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-25 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Row over speakers on Indonesian ‘island of 1,000 mosques’ sparks debate on rulesA New Zealander’s disruption of a prayer session over the use of loudspeakers at a mosque has prompted some to call for a law on their use.

Snippet: A New Zealander’s disruption of a prayer session over the use of loudspeakers at a mosque has prompted some to call for a law on their use

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3344616/row-over-speakers-indonesian-island-1000-mosques-sparks-debate-compromise

[2026-02-25 21:11 UTC+10:00] [Politics books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal

Snippet: New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/25/abraham-boss-lincoln-book-president

[2026-02-25 20:51 UTC+10:00] [Theatre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Marty Supreme’s ping-pong thrills grip but the theatre plot really smashes it | Chris Wiegand

Snippet: In Josh Safdie’s film, the worlds of sport and stage are aligned – with the stakes higher for Gwyneth Paltrow’s former screen star, now on Broadway, than Timothée Chalamet’s hotshot

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/25/marty-supreme-ping-pong-theatre

[2026-02-25 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva nuclear talks

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-war-geneva-talks-nuclear-a6b4d4bd0bfae5823cebf89b27ca992c

[2026-02-25 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Actor Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42

Snippet: Canadian actor Martin Short has said his daughter Katherine "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world" following her death at the age of 42.

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

[2026-02-25 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Scare Out: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in subpar Chinese spy thriller

Snippet: A story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344534/scare-out-movie-review-zhang-yimou-tackles-national-security-chinese-spy-thriller

[2026-02-25 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘So many stories to tell’: First Nations poet wins prestigious literary prize

Snippet: First Nations poet Evelyn Araluen has won this year’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Prize, taking home $100,000 for her poetry collection The Rot.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/so-many-stories-to-tell-first-nations-poet-wins-prestigious-literary-prize-20260225-p5o5bz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Tracey Emin] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tracey Emin: A Second Life review – this show of undiluted love, heartache and pain left me a teary wreck

Snippet: Tate Modern, LondonForget the sex and drugs of the 90s. This wildly emotional exhibition shows that Emin’s life’s work has been turning suffering into sculpture, insults into poetry – and agony into art

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/feb/25/tracey-emin-review-tate-modern-london

[2026-02-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: My Bags Are Big by Tibor Fischer review – how to make it in crypto

Snippet: Amusing oddballs populate a wise-cracking wheeler-dealer’s tale of leaving London for Dubai in search of loot and laughs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/25/my-bags-are-big-by-tibor-fischer-review-how-to-make-it-in-crypto

[2026-02-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Poetry] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Evelyn Araluen wins $125,000 for ‘politically uncompromising’ poetry at Victorian premier’s literary awards

Snippet: Poet’s second collection The Rot won the Victorian prize for literature and the Indigenous writing category

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/25/evelyn-araluen-wins-victorian-premiers-literary-awards-2026

[2026-02-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Social media fuels explosion of hate

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter. No attachments. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/social-media-fuels-explosion-of-hate-20260225-p5o5gw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Ten must-read books on US-Iran relations

Snippet: As I write these sentences, a massive military buildup - instigated by Israel and its American agents, and mobilised by US President Donald Trump - is encircling Iran for a decisive operation.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/us-iran-ten-must-read-books-relations

[2026-02-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why this ancient custom requires kids to ‘sell ignorance’ on Chinese New Year’s Eve

Snippet: Centuries-old ritual saw children run around outside assailing passers-by after hearty festive feast; tradition also seen as being good for health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344437/why-china-ancient-custom-requires-children-sell-ignorance-lunar-new-years-eve

[2026-02-25 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GameZone celebrates Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival 2026

Snippet: THE celebration of festivals continues as GameZone successfully held its “Game, Dinagyang” at the Dinagyang Festival 2026 last Jan. 22 to 25 in Iloilo City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/tmt-newswire/gamezone-celebrates-iloilos-dinagyang-festival-2026/2284638

[2026-02-25 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ArenaPlus joins Sinulog, Dinagyang in reimagining festival experiences

Snippet: TIKTOK Live thundering drumbeats felt bigger, louder and more electric fused with the nonstop livestreams of ArenaPlus, the country’s #1 Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.-licensed online sportsbook, teamed up with Spectrum, the official event organizer of “Lyvefest [powered by TikTok Live],” transformed two of the Philippines’ most iconic celebrations into immersive party spaces where culture, community, and sports digital entertainment collided in real time.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/25/tmt-newswire/arenaplus-joins-sinulog-dinagyang-in-reimagining-festival-experiences/2284637

[2026-02-25 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Louvre museum director resigns after Paris jewels heist exposes security failure

Snippet: Laurence des Cars has resigned as director of the Louvre in Paris, months after a high-profile theft of crown jewels exposed deep security and infrastructure failures at the world’s most visited museum.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/02/25/louvre-director-resigns-after-paris-jewellery-heist-exposes-security-failures/

[2026-02-25 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

Snippet: Col. Jang Do-young, left, public affairs director of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. Army Col. Ryan Donald, public affairs director of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, pose for a photo during a media briefing on the 2026 ROK-US Freedom Shield Military Exercise at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-south-korea-joint-drills-north-korea-67f5a4e65000ca6b9848acc8d245f118

[2026-02-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Autobiography and memoir] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Homeschooled by Stefan Merrill Block review – a true ‘Misery’ memoir

Snippet: A compelling and fitfully harrowing child’s-eye account of a mother’s unravelling

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/25/homeschooled-by-stefan-merrill-block-review-a-true-misery-memoir

[2026-02-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Teenager first in SA to be prosecuted under new deepfake laws

Snippet: William Yeates is accused of creating deepfake images of a teen girl and posting them on social media. (ABC News: Eva Blandis)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/william-yeates-charged-deepfake-image-creation/106387272

[2026-02-25 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post

Snippet: The post, which reportedly shows a photo of a man stepping on the holy book, has sparked public outrage and concerns over religious harmony

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3344564/malaysian-police-arrest-student-desecrating-koran-viral-social-media-post

[2026-02-25 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man in 30s dies during cosmetic sedation after alleged propofol overdose

Snippet: Police have referred a doctor to prosecutors in connection with the death of a man in his 30s who went into cardiac arrest while undergoing sedation at a beauty clinic in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, according to local media reports Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682286

[2026-02-25 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iced Americano obsession made Korea 'obvious choice' for launch of Starbucks' Aerocano

Snippet: Starbucks said Korea was a natural starting point for the launch of its new Aerocano drink because of its deeply rooted cafe culture that embraces iced Americanos at any time of the year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682240

[2026-02-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Art and design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Beatriz González review – the corpses pile up in a gripping retrospective that can be difficult to bear

Snippet: Barbican, London The Colombian artist, who died this year aged 93, lived through years of conflict and corruption, making biting, macabre and endlessly forceful work from postcards, cheap furniture and press cuttings

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/feb/25/beatriz-gonzalez-review-the-corpses-pile-up-in-a-gripping-retrospective-that-can-be-difficult-to-bear

[2026-02-25 16:42 UTC+10:00] [Australian Capital Territory (ACT)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Police return art posters of Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms to Canberra venue after no charges laid

Snippet: Criminal proceedings will not follow as posters ‘satisfied certain aspects’ of the hate symbol legislation but not others

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/25/no-charges-laid-as-police-return-art-posters-of-trump-and-netanyahu-in-nazi-uniforms-to-canberra-venue-ntwnfb

[2026-02-25 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Alleged bomb threat against Gold Coast theatre over Chinese dance group

Snippet: Topic:National Security

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/alleged-bomb-threat-against-hota-hosting-shen-yun/106387762

[2026-02-25 16:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police say 'satirical' art posters at bar didn't violate hate laws

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/canberra-dissent-bar-and-cafe-investigated-for-hate-crime-breaches-over-parody-art-posters/35d7d377-46e4-4f71-a842-27ed6c96c05e

[2026-02-25 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National What you ask AI could land you in court Police are increasingly examining suspects’ generative artificial intelligence usage history as key evidence in establishing intent or motive, according to media reports citing legal experts on Wednes

Snippet: Police are increasingly examining suspects’ generative artificial intelligence use history as key evidence in establishing intent or motive, according to media reports citing legal experts on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682167

[2026-02-25 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: How 'The Art of Sarah' recalls real-life luxury fraud Netflix Korea's mystery thriller "The Art of Sarah" has swiftly emerged as a global conversation starter, topping Netflix’s worldwide TV rankings for non-English series.

Snippet: The Netflix global hit revives a decade-old Korean fraud scandal mirroring its story of counterfeit luxury

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682151

[2026-02-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 'Man on the Run' Review: Paul McCartney looks back on Wings

Snippet: Paul McCartney, of Paul McCartney and Wings, performs at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. on May 21, 1976. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/man-on-run-paul-mccartney-movie-review-64b563916d899ce2c139d13de2d07bf4

[2026-02-25 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rapper Keith Ape’s 18-month prison term upheld by Supreme Court

Snippet: The Supreme Court has upheld an 18-month prison sentence for Korean rapper Lee Dong-heon, known as Keith Ape, for marijuana use, local media reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10682117

[2026-02-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with luxury upgrades

Snippet: The coastal town of Hua Hin is Thailand’s earliest beach destination and was the location of King Rama VII’s summer palace a century ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3344530/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage

[2026-02-25 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near a major highway, killing its pilot

Snippet: ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish Air Force F‑16 fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey early Wednesday, killing its pilot, officials and media reports said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turkey-f16-jet-crash-pilot-balikesir-fa0fc75d46823eb2dd39f815de2d021f

[2026-02-25 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Movie Review) 'Before We Knew': Kim Sae-ron's last film captures familiar love, if imperfectly

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- The coming-of-age film "Before We Knew" centers on two childhood friends who go through emotional shifts and awkward stumbles of first love.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225004500315

[2026-02-25 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Heated Rivalry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Now everyone can come to the cottage as Heated Rivalry house listed on Airbnb

Snippet: Giant glass box on the side of a lake the setting for Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s secret getaway

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/25/heated-rivalry-cottage-house-airbnb

[2026-02-25 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Sejong Institute's overseas enrollment tops 230,000 for first time

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) --- The annual number of students enrolled at King Sejong Institutes, which teach Korean language and culture overseas, surpassed 230,000 for the first time last year, the King Sejong Institute Foundation said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225003600315

[2026-02-25 13:14 UTC+10:00] [Australian media] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US news site Politico to launch in Australia, aiming to bring policy focus and ‘new angles’ to Canberra

Snippet: Australian journalist Ryan Heath, who will lead expansion, says focus will be on journalism that ‘connects the dots globally’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/25/politico-australia-launch-canberra

[2026-02-25 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai's oldest surviving structure: History of Al Fahidi Fort ahead of its reopening

Snippet: As Dubai prepares to reopen Al Fahidi Fort, attention returns to a site that has witnessed the emirate’s transformation for more than two centuries.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/02/25/dubais-oldest-surviving-structure-history-of-al-fahidi-fort-ahead-of-its-reopening/

[2026-02-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Online retail sales up 8.2 pct in Jan.

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Revenue of online retail platforms increased 8.2 percent from a year earlier in January, led by robust demand for groceries, fashion items and cosmetics, government data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002400320

[2026-02-25 12:58 UTC+10:00] [Bad Bunny] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bad Bunny arrives at Sydney airport for his sellout Australian tour – video

Snippet: Fresh off his victorious Super Bowl half-time show, Bad Bunny, or Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has arrived in Sydney for his sellout Australian tour. The rapper from Puerto Rico is set to play at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday and Sunday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/video/2026/feb/25/bad-bunny-arrives-at-sydney-airport-for-his-sellout-australian-tour-video

[2026-02-25 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: K-pop remains top driver of global Korean wave: gov't report

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop continues to drive the global boom of Korean cultural content, capturing the largest share of international media attention across all major regions, according to a government report released Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260225002900315

[2026-02-25 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: IS-linked families will return 'one way or the other', doctor helping them says

Snippet: Jamal Rifi is a well-known Sydney doctor and community leader. (ABC/Docker Media)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-25/sydney-doctor-helping-australian-isis-families-in-syria/106385212

[2026-02-25 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Becomes one with the visuals’: How Studio Ghibli film scores have stood the test of time

Snippet: Each Studio Ghibli film has a distinct sound. From the whimsical charm of My Neighbour Totoro to the soaring grandeur of Howl’s Moving Castle, the scores are so memorable fans can name the film before even seeing it on-screen.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/becomes-one-with-the-visuals-how-studio-ghibli-film-scores-have-stood-the-test-of-time-20260223-p5o4qv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: A Dozen US F-22 Stealth Jets Land In Israel As Iran Tensions Soar

Snippet: On Tuesday, TOI and other Israeli media featured some photos of American F-22 Raptors taking off from England's Royal Air Force Lakenheath, which were expected to then fly to southern Israel...

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/dozen-us-f-22-warplanes-land-israel-iran-tensions-soar

[2026-02-25 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Pharmacists say better access needed to home medicines program

Snippet: ABC Health & Wellbeing

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-02-25/home-medicine-review-pharmacy-patient/106380108