[2026-02-22 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea’s explosive thriller reveals assassination plot against Kim’s dad

Snippet: ‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’, which depicts a plot to kill Kim Jong-il, was released for the first time on state television last month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3344237/north-koreas-hollywood-style-thriller-unveils-taboo-plot-against-kims-father

[2026-02-22 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: National Lee questions why Korean media sought US view on Yoon verdict President Lee Jae Myung pushed back against news reports highlighting comments from US officials on the life sentence imposed on former President Yoon Suk Yeol, directing his criticism at the media. “

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung pushed back against news reports highlighting comments from US officials on the life sentence imposed on former President Yoon Suk Yeol, directing his criticism at the media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679729

[2026-02-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Entertainment & Culture

Snippet: The world knows Gisèle Pelicot as the woman who waived anonymity during France's most infamous rape trial. But in her new memoir she reveals an unexpected story — the boyfriend she kept hidden and the love that helped her face an open courtroom.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/entertainment/

[2026-02-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: More Lifestyle & Culture

Snippet: For YouLoadingPreviousNext

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/for-you/lifestyle-and-culture

[2026-02-22 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Entertainment

Snippet: The world knows Gisèle Pelicot as the woman who waived anonymity during France's most infamous rape trial. But in her new memoir she reveals an unexpected story — the boyfriend she kept hidden and the love that helped her face an open courtroom.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/entertainment

[2026-02-22 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Sohani Goonetillake

Snippet: Sohani Goonetillake is a cadet journalist for the National News Digital and Social teams. She was previously a multimedia producer at youth media company Shameless Media.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/sohani-goonetillake/104961942

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boy skips rope in line with likes to lose weight gets 1.8 million thumbs up

Snippet: Chubby youngster in a daze after agreeing to dad’s ‘likes for skips’ idea; asks father to help him out after massive response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343280/china-boy-skips-rope-many-times-he-receives-likes-lose-weight-gets-18-million-thumbs

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Bad Bunny builds community from San Juan to Sydney

Snippet: Yadira Pérez (left) and Erika Cramer (right) are excitedly tracking the rise of Bad Bunny. (Supplied: Substack, Live Nation)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/bad-bunny-australia-sydney-puerto-rico-live-concert-latino/106333062

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Dan Condon

Snippet: Dan Condon is a music journalist based in Brisbane. He's been with the ABC since 2014. He owns too many records.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/dan-condon/104160520

[2026-02-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: literature

Snippet: Human Interest Jonah beyond dogma: Inside the belly of a bible rewrite Artists For author E. Manawari, Philippine mythology now stands at a global threshold Feb 22, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied About Rappler Rappler columnist receives NBDB grant for book on womanhood, faith, sexuality Feb 5, 2026 11:18 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Literature New to Filipino speculative fiction?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/literature/

[2026-02-22 11:55 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Live reviews] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: In a ragged Melbourne arena gig, Lorde shows she is both a veteran and still figuring it out

Snippet: MUSICLorde | Ultrasound World Tour ★★★★Rod Laver Arena, Saturday, February 21

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/melbourne-review-wrap-lorde-20260222-p5o4e2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 11:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police uncover 28 kilograms of cocaine hidden behind TV on luxury bus

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/south-australian-police-outer-harbor-police-uncover-28-kilograms-of-cocaine/67740df3-b620-42b0-b4a0-a8cfaecab945

[2026-02-22 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Scotland's mad for Oasis, Newcastle loves Sam Fender: Music tastes where you live revealed

Snippet: Oasis are big in Manchester, but even bigger in Scotland. Newcastle is wild for homegrown guitar hero Sam Fender, and Liverpool can't get enough of female pop stars.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78xjd68dp2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 11:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026

Snippet: Hollywood stars are set to descend on London for the 2026 Bafta Film Awards on Sunday, the biggest night in the British film calendar.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gqwnlv01do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ramadan 2026: What are the five qualities that define Ramadan television?

Snippet: Now that Ramadan has arrived, broadcasters and streaming platforms have unveiled their most ambitious productions. New titles are promoted heavily, familiar stars return to prime time and viewers begin comparing notes on favourite shows through out the month.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/02/22/what-are-the-five-qualities-that-define-great-ramadan-television/

[2026-02-22 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Kristy Sexton-McGrath

Snippet: Kristy Sexton-McGrath is the ABC's national tourism reporter, covering stories for television, radio and online.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/kristy-sexton-mcgrath/8272228

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub must use financial reprieve wisely

Snippet: While loans and bonds are a short-term fix, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority needs sound strategies to ensure sustainable cash flow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344107/hong-kongs-west-kowloon-arts-hub-must-use-financial-reprieve-wisely

[2026-02-22 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Media & Entertainment

Snippet: Rising prices spur appetite for Hello Kitty and 'Chiikawa' charms

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/media-entertainment

[2026-02-22 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback

Snippet: Before K-pop, there was trot.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4xqlg639o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Drama político vence Berlinale em edição tomada por polêmica

Snippet: O Urso de Ouro, principal prêmio do 76º Festival Internacional de Cinema de Berlim, foi concedido neste sábado (21/02) ao drama político Yellow Letters ("Cartas Amarelas"), do diretor alemão Ilker Çatak. Seu filme anterior, A Sala dos Professores, foi indicado ao Oscar em 2024.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/drama-pol%C3%ADtico-yellow-letters-vence-berlinale-em-edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o-marcada-por-pol%C3%AAmica/a-76075822

[2026-02-22 09:43 UTC+10:00] [Chelsea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Chelsea’s Fofana and Burnley’s Hannibal abused by online racists

Snippet: Fofana’s first of two bookings was for fouling Hannibal

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/21/burnley-racial-abuse-hannibal-mejbri-social-media-chelsea

[2026-02-22 09:05 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Walsh Sisters review – no fan of Marian Keyes will have been expecting a TV adaptation like this

Snippet: This BBC take on the warm, funny books renders various characters totally cheerless. It works fine as a drama, but the humour of the novels is sadly missing

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/21/the-walsh-sisters-review-marian-keyes-tv-adaptation-bbc

[2026-02-22 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim cites 'upsurge' in national development on 3rd day of key party congress

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cited a new era of "upsurge" in national development as he reported work by the North's ruling party on the third day of its ninth congress, state media reported Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260222000800315

[2026-02-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Michael Bergin, the ex Calvin Klein model who dated Carolyn Bessette

Snippet: Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story shines a spotlight on the romance between Bessette and JFK Jr – but what about her Baywatch actor ex?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3344148/meet-michael-bergin-former-calvin-klein-model-who-dated-carolyn-bessette-told-love-story

[2026-02-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The luxury watch world’s marquetry masterpieces, from Hermès to Patek Philippe

Snippet: Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343498/how-luxury-watch-brands-are-reinventing-art-marquetry-hermes-patek-philippe

[2026-02-22 08:55 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US salsa legend Willie Colón, vocalist, trombonist and composer, dies aged 75

Snippet: Colón’s music combined jazz, rock and salsa, incorporating rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Africa

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/willie-colon-music-salsa-dead-aged-75

[2026-02-22 07:53 UTC+10:00] [Berlin film festival] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival dominated by Gaza row

Snippet: Wim Wenders says German director İlker Çatak’s Turkey-set warning against creeping authoritarianism gave jury ‘chills’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/21/ilker-cataks-yellow-letters-wins-golden-bear-at-berlin-film-festival

[2026-02-22 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Фильм "Желтые письма" завоевал главную награду Берлинале

Snippet: Церемония закрытия 76-го Берлинского кинофестиваля состоялась вечером 21 февраля. "Золотого медведя" - главную награду Берлинале - получила картина "Желтые письма" (Gelbe Briefe), драма немецкого режиссера турецкого происхождения Илькера Чатака (İlker Çatak), чей фильм "Учительская" претендовал на "Оскар" в 2024 году в номинации "Лучший фильм на иностранном языке".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/film-zeltye-pisma-zavoeval-glavnuu-nagradu-berlinale-zolotogo-medveda/a-76075086

[2026-02-22 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Parents and parenting] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup

Snippet: Applying cosmetics for concerts and competitions is part of dance culture but many now question the tradition

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/21/toddlers-in-mascara-dance-teachers-and-parents-rethink-stage-makeup

[2026-02-22 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: More assault allegations surface against footballers in tiny town of Balmoral

Snippet: Topic:Sexual Offences

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/hometown-boys-culture-of-football-misogyny-called-out-balmoral/106358784

[2026-02-22 04:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Três filmes brasileiros são premiados no Festival de Berlim

Snippet: O filme brasileiro Feito Pipa, dirigido por Allan Deberton e estrelado pelo ator Lázaro Ramos, conquistou as duas principais premiações da mostra Generation Kplus, competição paralela do Festival Internacional de Cinema de Berlim dedicada a filmes internacionais para o público jovem.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/tr%C3%AAs-filmes-brasileiros-s%C3%A3o-premiados-no-festival-de-berlim/a-76073621

[2026-02-22 04:00 UTC+10:00] [Palestine Action] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Immensely heartened’: Sally Rooney hails Palestine Action high court ruling as victory for UK civil liberties

Snippet: Exclusive: Irish author, who feared her books being withdrawn from UK, says proscription had been ‘extreme assault’ on rights and freedoms

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/21/sally-rooney-high-court-palestine-action-ruling

[2026-02-22 04:00 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/8111728.html

[2026-02-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Snippet: Spain, Greece, France, Britain and other countries are looking at similar social media bans or curbs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344227/germanys-ruling-party-seeks-social-media-ban-children-aged-below-14

[2026-02-22 01:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Breaking the social media addiction cycle as adults

Snippet: February 22, 2026 01:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/breaking-the-social-media-addiction-cycle-as-adults/

[2026-02-22 01:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Breaking the social media addiction cycle as adults

Snippet: February 22, 2026 01:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/breaking-the-social-media-addiction-cycle-as-adults-2/

[2026-02-22 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Men's hair] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Salad praise: how ice hockey’s ‘lettuce’ hair is winning over Hollywood

Snippet: Gentler take on mullet has flowed over shoulders at Winter Olympics and is now tossed on red carpets

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/feb/21/salad-praise-how-ice-hockeys-lettuce-hair-is-winning-over-hollywood

[2026-02-22 00:23 UTC+10:00] [US television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘He was approachable, down-to-earth, irritating’: inside the real-life love story of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette

Snippet: As Ryan Murphy’s new mini-series focuses on their explosive relationship, aides and experts explain the real-life couple behind the myth

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/22/love-story-ryan-murphy-jfk-jr-carolyn-bessette-real-story

[2026-02-22 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AP News

Title: Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Snippet: A group holds hands outside a landmark trial over whether social media platforms deliberately addict and harm children, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/social-media-addiction-signs-adults-da4a28f1b361b3d909b4790d4f462089

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Documentary films] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Frederick Wiseman obituary

Snippet: Influential documentary-maker whose films eavesdropped on the relationships between people and institutions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/21/frederick-wiseman-obituary

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Greece] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We can see that courage’: Greece recovers long-lost photos of Nazis’ May Day executions

Snippet: Culture ministry hails ‘exceptional historical importance’ of prints that show resistance fighters’ final moments

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/21/greece-recovers-long-lost-photos-nazi-may-day-executions-athens-kaisariani

[2026-02-21 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Olympics) Short track speed skaters thank outgoing captain for job well done

Snippet: MILAN, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Less than 24 hours after short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong announced the end of her Olympic career, her appreciative teammates congratulated the outgoing captain on a memorable run to South Korean sports record books.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260221005100315

[2026-02-21 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Zaluzhny-blames-Zelensky--German-Media-Nord-Stream-report-claims-CIA-and-Zaluzhny-knew-e3fd69r

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time

Snippet: ‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343354/incredible-china-cabby-drives-foreign-influencers-4000-km-trip-sees-snow-first-time

[2026-02-21 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Life & Arts

Snippet: New sake bar, after-hours museum events aim to give tourists more reasons to stick around

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts

[2026-02-21 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Life

Snippet: New sake bar, after-hours museum events aim to give tourists more reasons to stick around

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/life

[2026-02-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life

Snippet: Archaeologists hope the newly discovered ruins at Siddhartha Gautam’s childhood palace will help secure Unesco World Heritage status

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3344160/unearthed-temple-nepal-sheds-new-light-buddhas-early-life

[2026-02-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Guide #231: ​How the ​hunt for the ​next James Bond ​became the ​franchise’s ​best ​marketing ​tool

Snippet: In this week’s newsletter: The race to crown a new 007 has become its own long‑running spectacle, turning the search for​ Bond into an event as big as the films themselves

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/feb/20/the-hunt-for-the-next-james-bond-may-be-the-franchises-best-marketing-tool

[2026-02-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: food and beverage industry

Snippet: Human Interest Chef Rodrigo Serrano and the way of DIP Nikkei Business Liberty Flour Mills’ ongoing search for alternative strategic options to stay in play Feb 20, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Jollibee Group opens first multi-brand state-of-the-art commissary in Cebu Feb 16, 2026 4:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Will Jollibee’s Compose Coffee give Starbucks a run for its

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/food-beverage-industry/

[2026-02-21 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart

Snippet: K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, dominated global album sales last year, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's Global Album Sales Chart, data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679530