[2026-03-31 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani’s ‘empty Rikers’ plan would guarantee another crime spike

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to mindlessly free perps held at Rikers is a carbon copy of the de Blasio-era drive that immediately sent crime rates soaring; New Yorkers have zero reason to expect a different result.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/opinion/mamdanis-empty-rikers-plan-would-guarantee-another-crime-spike/

[2026-03-30 22:55 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Authorities rule out smoking areas at construction sites under proposed ban

Snippet: Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui tells lawmakers that proposed smoking ban will apply to all areas of construction sites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348427/authorities-rule-out-smoking-areas-construction-sites-under-proposed-ban

[2026-03-30 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Afghan authorities say death toll from extreme weather increases to 28

Snippet: Locals inspect a damaged house following floods, landslides and thunderstorms in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Sibghatullah)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/weather-floods-afghanistan-storm-landslide-e6be89ef89f32f5d8c68f3380bdebbe7

[2026-03-30 21:55 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Orthopaedist rebuked over performing bunion surgery without informed consent

Snippet: Medical Council finds Dr Daniel Wu guilty of performing unconventional syndesmosis procedure on patient without describing benefits and concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348419/orthopaedist-rebuked-over-performing-bunion-surgery-without-informed-consent

[2026-03-30 21:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia expels British diplomat over spying accusations as tensions rise

Snippet: People enjoy warm weather as they sit at Zaryadye park in Moscow, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, backdropped by the Spasskaya tower of the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-russia-spying-allegations-diplomat-expelled-moscow-2918c4807efd3e0591c9d070ff6c6b35

[2026-03-30 17:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI data centers, telecom networks face energy-saving push

Snippet: South Korea’s telecom carriers and fintech firms are tightening energy use as the government calls for conservation amid oil-market volatility, extending the response from office operations to the infrastructure behind mobile networks and online finance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705769

[2026-03-30 17:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia

Snippet: Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in Denham

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/tropical-cyclone-narelle-red-sky-explained-western-australia

[2026-03-30 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'We have a plan' to weather international fuel crisis, PM says

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/four-step-fuel-supply-plan-national-cabinet-fuel-crisis/106512706

[2026-03-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Drivers winched to safety after ignoring road closures in WA's flooded Gascoyne

Snippet: The Gascoyne River at Carnarvon is approaching record flood levels in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. (ABC News: Andrew Chounding)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/ex-tropical-cyclone-narelle-update-gascoyne-growers/106508610

[2026-03-30 15:27 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sky turns blood-red in Western Australia’s Shark Bay before arrival of Cyclone Narelle – video

Snippet: Footage from 27 March shows a red sky in Western Australia’s Shark Bay ahead of the arrival of a Tropical Cyclone Narelle, partially thanks to copious amounts of iron-rich dirt picked up by the storm from the country's dusty interior. When it crossed the Western Australian coast on Friday afternoon, Cyclone Narelle became the first storm system in over 20 years to make landfall in three of Australia’s states and territories

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2026/mar/30/red-sky-western-australia-cyclone-narelle-video

[2026-03-30 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: What caused the blood-red sky over WA making global headlines?

Snippet: Topic:Weather Phenomena

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/red-sky-in-wa-ahead-of-cyclone-narelle/106511080

[2026-03-30 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: USMNT coach critical of new World Cup hydration break rule: ‘Cuts the rhythm’

Snippet: ATLANTA — Saturday was hardly the first time anyone has seen a hydration break at a soccer match, but it did mark something different, insofar as the match was inside a climate-controlled dome, far from the hot and humid temperatures that generally trigger breaks at the club level.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/sports/usmnt-coach-critical-over-new-world-cup-hydration-break-rule/

[2026-03-30 14:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Extreme weather in Afghanistan leaves 17 people dead, authorities say

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, with more heavy rainfall predicted, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705567

[2026-03-30 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Aileen Mioko Smith] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where can Japan store its nuclear waste? Island plan raises alarm

Snippet: Critics of Minamitorishima proposal point to scant research on the remote Pacific atoll

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3348336/where-can-japan-store-its-nuclear-waste-island-plan-raises-alarm

[2026-03-30 13:24 UTC+10:00] [amber rainstorm warning] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning as heavy rain falls over Hong Kong

Snippet: City’s weather forecaster urges public on Monday morning to stay away from major watercourses, as heavy rain may bring about flash floods

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348338/hong-kong-observatory-issues-amber-rainstorm-warning-thundery-showers-expected

[2026-03-30 12:38 UTC+10:00] [State Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Janice Tse appointed Hong Kong’s new constitutional and mainland affairs chief

Snippet: Former permanent secretary for environment was nominated by city leader John Lee and appointed by Chinese State Council to replace Erick Tsang

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3348334/janice-tse-appointed-new-constitutional-and-mainland-affairs-chief-hong-kong

[2026-03-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Singapore] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Northern Metropolis data hub may surpass MTR Corp as Hong Kong’s top power consumer

Snippet: Environmental experts urge authorities to set energy efficiency standards for data centres to limit carbon emissions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348294/northern-metropolis-data-hub-may-surpass-mtr-corp-hong-kongs-top-power-consumer

[2026-03-30 11:56 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The states and territories set for a drenching this Easter long weekend

Snippet: The Easter long weekend is just days away, and almost every state and territory is currently forecast for rain.Some are slated for scattered showers while others are looking down the barrel of a total drenching.Here's what the weather will be like around the country across the Easter long weekend.LIVE UPDATES: Dezi Freeman shot dead after seven months on the run; Accused cop killer hiding in remote rural container, refused to surrenderNew South WalesSydney's looking at a wet Easter weekend, with

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/easter-long-weekend-weather-forecast-2026-state-by-state-guide-australia/35471784-43c5-43a1-9d42-01526b788a80

[2026-03-30 11:47 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Flood warnings in place after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Snippet: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has left devastation in its wake for Exmouth locals, but for those in Carnarvon the flow on effects from the storm are just beginning.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/flood-warnings-in-place-after-ex-tropical-cyclone-narelle-20260330-p5zjts.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Plenty of blue skies' forecast for most of Queensland over Easter weekend

Snippet: Blue skies are forecast for most of Queensland over Easter, with "brief spells" of showers near the coast. (ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/easter-long-weekend-weather-forecast-queensland/106508312

[2026-03-30 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The price of coffee is skyrocketing faster than all other groceries — and the reason goes way beyond tariffs

Snippet: The price of coffee is increasing faster than any other household grocery, and it’s not just tariffs driving the surge — bad weather, war and a frenzy of market traders are also to blame for the rise.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/us-news/the-price-of-coffee-is-skyrocketing-faster-than-all-other-groceries-and-the-reason-goes-way-beyond-tariffs/

[2026-03-30 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Kylie Minogue to lead AFL grand final entertainment, ending Aussie drought

Snippet: Kylie Minogue will take to the stage at the MCG on September 26. (Getty Images: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/kylie-minogue-named-afl-grand-final-pre-game-entertainment/106509752

[2026-03-30 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: AEC launches blitz to save Farrer from the informal bin

Snippet: The Australian Electoral Commission will mount an intensive voter education blitz ahead of the Farrer byelection, warning a “congested” information environment and rising misinformation could undermine confidence in Australia’s preferential voting system.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/aec-launches-blitz-to-save-farrer-from-the-informal-bin-20260327-p5zj7f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Hawaii] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Hawaii’s small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Snippet: Two kona low storms dumped up to 50in of rain on Oahu, flooding fields and submerging equipment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/29/hawaii-farm-recovery-after-storm-flood

[2026-03-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Floods, a landslide and thunderstorms in Afghanistan leave 17 people dead

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan have left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours, authorities said Sunday, the latest casualties from extreme weather in the country this season.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-extreme-weather-floods-landslide-storm-f6f7b0120daa6d9ab63e8b279b16f510

[2026-03-29 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GSIS opens solar loan applications, brings solar within reach for government workers

Snippet: THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) opened applications for its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) on March 25, 2026, marking a major step in making renewable energy more accessible and affordable for government employees.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/tmt-newswire/gsis-opens-solar-loan-applications-brings-solar-within-reach-for-government-workers/2309961

[2026-03-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Farming] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Visible from space’: why Spain has the world’s biggest concentration of greenhouses

Snippet: Andalusia houses ‘Europe’s vegetable garden’ – a laboratory of development and innovation producing vegetables for all of Europe

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/29/europe-vegetable-garden-greenhouses-andalusia-spain

[2026-03-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Nairobi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why are smugglers swarming East Africa for ants to send to China and Europe?

Snippet: A black market in harvester ants has sprung up in Kenya, with big implications for the environment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348256/why-are-smugglers-swarming-east-africa-ants-send-china-and-europe

[2026-03-29 14:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Top 5 News This Week: Zaldy Co, Sara Duterte, Google & Meta, the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: So we’re learning that we’re all just about to feel the real crunch from the war in the Middle East, but not everything is bad news. Court evidence has just linked ex-congressman Zaldy Co to a company — his — involved in flood control corruption. Google and Meta lose a court case that accuses them of decidedly hooking youngsters on their addictive platforms.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/top-5-news-this-week/march-28-2026/

[2026-03-29 12:20 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Exmouth isolated and inundated in wake of Cyclone Narelle as Chevron works to restart stalled gas plants

Snippet: Roofs torn off buildings in Exmouth, power lost and homes flooded

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/exmouth-isolated-and-inundated-in-wake-of-cyclone-narelle-as-chevron-works-to-restart-stalled-gas-plants

[2026-03-29 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Power and Eagles look to make it back-to-back wins

Snippet: Josh Carr's Port Adelaide will face off against a West Coast side buoyed by its drought-breaking win as Sunday's AFL double-header kicks off.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/afl-round-three-sunday-live-blog-port-wce-carl-melb/106504820

[2026-03-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Devastating scenes’: Marine life washes up on Ningaloo beaches after Cyclone Narelle

Snippet: Residents in the tourist town of Exmouth are faced with a massive cleanup effort ahead, after bearing the brunt of one of the strongest weather systems the region has seen in decades.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/devastating-scenes-marine-life-washes-up-on-ningaloo-beaches-after-cyclone-narelle-20260326-p5ziwy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

Snippet: VERACRUZ, Mexico — Every year, fish markets in the seaside Mexican city of Veracruz flood with a crush of customers in the lead up to Holy Week. This year, they were virtually empty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/oil-spill-deals-economic-blow-to-fishermen-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/2309938

[2026-03-29 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine using a composite carbon fiber material, saying the test was a part of the North's five-year plan to upgrade its strategic strike capabilities, according to state media Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704827

[2026-03-29 10:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Clear, sunny skies expected over next 5 days in PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The entire archipelago could expect clear and sunny skies at least over the next five days due to the easterlies – warm, humid winds that pass through the Pacific Ocean – the state-run weather bureau said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/clear-sunny-skies-expected-over-next-5-days-in-ph/2309930

[2026-03-29 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Cyclone Narelle destroys banana crops, fresh food growers hit hard

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/cyclone-narelle-smashes-carnarvon-banana-crops/106507310

[2026-03-29 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia has to attack misinformation about climate change, Senate report says

Snippet: Topic:Disinformation and Misinformation

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/senate-report-misinformation-climate-change-recommendations/106497978

[2026-03-29 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iowa vs. Illinois prediction: Elite Eight best bets, odds, pick Saturday

Snippet: Either Iowa or Illinois will punch its ticket to the Final Four on Saturday night, ending a long drought for one of the two programs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/betting/iowa-vs-illinois-prediction-elite-eight-best-bets-odds-pick-saturday/

[2026-03-29 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Battery surge a cheap, green saviour as war fuels price spikes

Snippet: Batteries powered by renewables are pushing gas plants off the electricity grid, proving that green energy will reduce fuel bills driven higher by shocks to the global fossil fuel market such as the crisis being driven by the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/battery-surge-a-cheap-green-saviour-as-war-fuels-price-spikes-20260301-p5o6f0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Deep concerns’: What made green groups turn against this new wind farm?

Snippet: Environment groups have lashed a vast proposed wind farm awaiting final approvals, saying it highlights the growing tensions between the renewable energy boom and communities facing the imposition of energy developments in pristine environments.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/deep-concerns-what-made-green-groups-turn-against-this-new-wind-farm-20260318-p5okth.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P4B boosts Cebu flood control & disaster recovery; Mananga River project fast-tracked

Snippet: TALISAY CITY, Cebu — The national government is providing P4 billion to speed up flood control and disaster recovery projects across Cebu, including the rivers of Butuanon in Mandaue, Cotcot in Liloan and this city’s Mananga.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/regions/p4b-boosts-cebu-flood-control-disaster-recovery-mananga-river-project-fast-tracked/2309908

[2026-03-29 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wikipedia officially bans AI-generated content — relying on human editors for bot detection

Snippet: The internet’s favorite encyclopedia has officially banned its 260,000 human editors from using artificial intelligence to write articles — a major crackdown as so-called “AI slop” floods the web.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/tech/wikipedia-officially-bans-ai-generated-encyclopedia-entries/

[2026-03-29 02:20 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Children’s Hospital] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Boy’s heart stops for 16 minutes after tube comes loose in Hong Kong hospital

Snippet: Hong Kong Children’s Hospital launches probe as boy remains in intensive care, receiving ventilator support and protective treatment for his brain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3348267/boys-heart-stops-16-minutes-after-tube-comes-loose-hong-kong-hospital

[2026-03-28 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SMDC introduces renewable energy systems across key residential projects

Snippet: AS sustainability conversations continue to evolve, a more practical question is beginning to take hold for many homebuyers and residents.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/tmt-newswire/smdc-introduces-renewable-energy-systems-across-key-residential-projects/2309805

[2026-03-28 19:03 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Shizuoka set to approve maglev construction

Snippet: Shizuoka Prefecture's special committee has approved environmental conservation measures for a section of the planned Chuo Shinkansen maglev line.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/28/japan/shizuoka-maglev-construction/

[2026-03-28 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo heads to swanky Monaco with pro-poor message

Snippet: The pontiff is expected to talk about the environment and ‘the protection of life in all its forms’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3348236/pope-leo-heads-swanky-monaco-pro-poor-message

[2026-03-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Plants] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cambridge offers botany course that inspired Darwin after rare archive uncovered

Snippet: University’s botanic garden will use study materials created by John Stevens Henslow, the naturalist’s mentor, 200 years ago

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/28/cambridge-university-botany-course-charles-darwin-john-stevens-henslow

[2026-03-28 17:00 UTC+10:00] [fluorine-based electrolytes] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese lithium battery electrolyte could double EV range and run in extreme cold

Snippet: Research team says all-weather electrolyte offers a ‘promising pathway to break the power and energy density ceiling of batteries’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348185/chinese-lithium-battery-electrolyte-could-double-ev-range-and-run-extreme-cold

[2026-03-28 14:56 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: 114 singers, 35 dancers and 67 musicians: This epic performance floods the zone

Snippet: MESSA DA REQUIEM ★★★★Glasshouse Theatre, QPACUntil April 4

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/114-singers-35-dancers-and-67-musicians-this-epic-performance-floods-the-zone-20260325-p5wxzn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-28 14:15 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cyclone Narelle downgraded to tropical low but severe weather warnings remain for storm-ravaged WA

Snippet: Flash flooding threatens the wheatbelt region and Perth, as weather system expected to continue south-east from Geraldton on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/28/tropical-cyclone-narelle-wa-carnavon-exmouth-perth-bom-weather-warning-forecasts