[2026-03-19 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Vladimir Putin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary’s block on Ukraine aid

Snippet: Hungarian leader Viktor Orban has vetoed giving Ukraine its promised US$103 billion EU loan until Russian oil supply is resumed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347183/eu-inspects-druzhba-pipeline-bid-unclog-hungarys-block-ukraine-aid

[2026-03-19 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Italy's struggling soccer team faces another World Cup playoff

Snippet: FILE -Italy’s head coach Gennaro Gattuso gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier soccer match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/italy-northern-ireland-world-cup-playoff-10244c31f6073bbe3578cb4d16431d84

[2026-03-19 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Rwanda says UK owes £100 million after asylum deal scrapped

Snippet: Rwanda told a panel of international arbitrators Wednesday that Britain still owes it 100 million pounds ($115 million) under a controversial refugee resettlement deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped immediately after taking office in 2024.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/rwanda-says-uk-owes-100-million-after-asylum-deal-scrapped/

[2026-03-19 21:14 UTC+10:00] [Rap] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

Snippet: Artist who topped UK charts with Because I Got High created comedic videos from footage, which officers claimed invaded their privacy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/19/us-rapper-afroman-cleared-after-police-sued-him-defamation

[2026-03-19 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Why do many figureheads of Spain's far-right Vox have foreign surnames?

Snippet: Despite Vox's outspoken anti-immigration rhetoric, some of the party's most recognisable faces have non-Spanish surnames and foreign ancestry.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260319/why-do-many-figureheads-of-spains-far-right-vox-have-foreign-surnames

[2026-03-19 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Aston Villa aiming for third straight quarterfinals in European competition

Snippet: Aston Villa players warm up during a training session in Tamworth, England, Wednesday March 18, 2026, one day ahead of their Europa League soccer match against Lille. (David Davies/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europa-league-villa-nottingham-roma-985166f22ad3d6c24a4795ed5f09dcb6

[2026-03-19 20:23 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Oil and gas prices jump after Iran and Israel attack gasfields

Snippet: Month-ahead UK wholesale gas price hits highest level since August 2022 as Donald Trump threatens retaliation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/19/oil-prices-gas-prices-rise-iran-israel-donald-trump

[2026-03-19 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU leaders criticize Viktor Orbán for blocking aid to Ukraine

Snippet: Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/europe-hungary-ukraine-loan-elections-summit-1084eb91a739889f5bde50ebd2cf3bc1

[2026-03-19 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: ‘Dirty Arab’: As the French elect their mayors, Muslim candidates face unrestrained hatred

Snippet: Toufik Khiar has lost count of the number of times he has gone to the police station in recent days to report the defacement and removal of his campaign posters for France’s municipal elections, where he came fourth in the first round on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/dirty-arab-french-elect-their-mayors-muslim-candidates-face-unrestrained-hatred

[2026-03-19 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lens needs a favor from former striker Wahi against PSG in Ligue 1

Snippet: Lens’ Elye Wahi celebrates after scoring his side’ second goal during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Lens at the Groupama stadium, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, March 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/psg-lens-ligue1-preview-wahi-a025f4179e38e0eb13d17727bca7a183

[2026-03-19 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 2 men charged with spying on the UK's Jewish community for Iran

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — British police have charged two men with spying on the U.K.’s Jewish community on behalf of Iran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-iran-spying-charges-c7df5c093441adb0fcd5fd143f26980e

[2026-03-19 19:56 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hungary’s Orbán says he won’t back down and allow EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – Europe live

Snippet: Hungarian PM, who is facing an upcoming election, appears in no mood to compromise as EU leaders meet in Brussels this morning

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/19/europe-ukraine-russian-eu-loan-orban-hungary-tariffs-iran-nato-latest-news-updates

[2026-03-19 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East

Snippet: Netherland’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten arrives for the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brussels-energy-eu-middle-east-iran-war-4148c8bdeeef440de372ab9154677127

[2026-03-19 19:27 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian report says Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war

Snippet: The Kremlin confirms a halt in negotiations, as Izvestia claims the Middle East crisis could force Ukraine towards territorial compromise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347151/russian-report-says-ukraine-peace-talks-paused-amid-iran-war

[2026-03-19 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

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

Snippet: Sánchez announces €1 billion for Ukraine, train delays in Spain triple since 2019, one in three Spanish tenants fear rent rises in near future and more news from Spain on Thursday 19th March.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260319/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-70

[2026-03-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Art] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Homework till midnight and ‘one breakdown a week’: the mysterious art school keeping a forgotten style alive

Snippet: Since 1892, a workshop in Brussels has taught aspiring painters the technique of trompe d’oeil. It’s brutal work, the artists say – so why do people travel from all around the world to master it?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/mar/19/van-der-kelen-painting-school-brussels-art

[2026-03-19 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bank of England expected to keep main interest rate unchanged

Snippet: LONDON (AP) — Until the U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran less than three weeks ago, it was viewed as a near certainty that the Bank of England would cut interest rates again on Thursday. Now it’s a near-certainty that it will leave its base rate unchanged at 3.75%.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-economy-iran-oil-prices-interest-rates-a9fdbdf21313f103e1c6490fb66dd218

[2026-03-19 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?

Snippet: Paris, France – France heads to the polls on Sunday for local elections to usher in mayors and city council members, in a final round of voting.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/unpleasant-surprises-will-key-french-cities-elect-far-right-mayors

[2026-03-19 18:21 UTC+10:00] [London] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway won’t face tougher English test, UK confirms

Snippet: Minister for Migration and Citizenship Mike Tapp says current B1 English language requirement for settlement under the BN(O) route will remain unchanged

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3347139/hongkongers-bno-pathway-wont-face-tougher-english-test-uk-confirms

[2026-03-19 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud and 3D AI Studio Scale Generative AI 3D Content Creation Following Strategic Partnership

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, highlighted the progress of its partnership with 3D AI Studio, a next‑generation, AI‑powered 3D content creation platform. Building on a collaboration launched in November 2025, the two companies are co-developing advanced, scalable AI-powered solutions to meet growing global demand for high-quality 3D content from designers, developers, and creators worldwide.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698295

[2026-03-19 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Radisson Hotel Group Expands its Fiji Portfolio with the Signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals

Snippet: BRUSSELS, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking a significant milestone in the Group's South Pacific expansion and reinforcing its growing presence in Fiji's resort market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698285

[2026-03-19 18:07 UTC+10:00] [Sea-Watch] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds die crossing Mediterranean as 2026 already smashes records

Snippet: At least 655 migrants died or went missing in January and February taking one of the deadliest migration routes in the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347136/hundreds-die-crossing-mediterranean-2026-already-smashes-records

[2026-03-19 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Global development] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Manure dryers and devil dancers: the British empire’s attempt to use photography to control India

Snippet: In a new exhibition, the featured images reflect Britain’s attempts to classify and curb the subcontinent’s population, but they also demonstrate the nobility of their subjects – and the futility of the task

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/19/british-empire-photography-to-control-india-colonialism

[2026-03-19 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-and-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-19 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Madagascar's interim leadership strengthens cooperation with Russia

Snippet: Following the military-led ouster of its previous government in October last year, Madagascar’s leadership is strengthening cooperation with Russia.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/madagascars-interim-leadership-strengthens-cooperation-with-russia/

[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts

Snippet: Before the war on Iran began in late February, Europe's central banks enjoyed a more benign inflation outlook as interest rates looked set to remain stable or keep falling across the region.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/ecb-boe-swiss-national-bank-riksbank-interest-rate-decisions.html

[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Nigel Farage] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nigel Farage Cameo videos backed cryptocurrencies that collapsed in value

Snippet: Cameo videos produced by the Reform UK leader were used to drum up interest in obscure memecoins

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/19/nigel-farage-cameo-videos-backed-cryptocurrencies-that-collapsed-in-value

[2026-03-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Chip buyers in Europe are paying more and tapping backup stores as Iran war hits air freight

Snippet: European companies that import semiconductors from Asia are tapping into backup stores and paying more for deliveries as the Iran war causes disruption to air freight routes through the Middle East, industry insiders have told CNBC.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/europe-chip-buyers-iran-war.html

[2026-03-19 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Lotte chief honors Olympic medalists

Snippet: From left: Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin poses with snowboarders Choi Ga-on, Yu Seung-eun and Kim Sang-kyum after the athletes received cash awards from Shin for winning medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy last month. Choi, Yu and Kim received 100 million won ($67,000), 35 million won and 70 million won for gold, bronze and silver medals, respectively.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698202

[2026-03-19 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pedophile pop star Gary Glitter, 81, ‘on his last legs’ behind bars in UK prison: report

Snippet: British pop star pedophile Gary Glitter is a frail shadow of his former self — and insiders claim he’s likely to die behind bars.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/world-news/pedophile-pop-star-gary-glitter-81-on-his-last-legs-in-prison-report/

[2026-03-19 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: EU summit to focus on Iran, energy prices and blocked Ukraine loan

Snippet: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/european-union-summit-iran-war-ukraine-loan-014cc7de7f00a52c272c07937117db51

[2026-03-19 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Thousands of Moldovans lose water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

Snippet: Valentin Belischii, 73 years-old, pauses on a bench before climbing the stairs to his fourth floor apartment with a container of water he bought in Balti, Moldova, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/moldova-ukraine-water-pollution-russia-war-15444cfde592efb1bc4862fe75458231

[2026-03-19 16:01 UTC+10:00] [Self-driving cars] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We don’t tell the car what it should do’: my ride in a self-driving taxi

Snippet: Driverless ‘robotaxis’ will be accepting fares in Britain’s biggest city by the end of next year. Can they deal with London’s medieval roads, hordes of pedestrians and errant ebikers? I got in the passenger seat to find out

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/19/my-ride-in-a-self-driving-taxi-london

[2026-03-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Spain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Disgraced Juan Carlos wants to return from exile a hero. But Spain’s murky history still dogs him | Giles Tremlett

Snippet: The ex-king has been stranded in Abu Dhabi after a series of scandals. Now newly released files support his claim to have saved Spanish democracy

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/19/spain-juan-carlos-return-exile-history-king-abu-dhabi

[2026-03-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hungary’s Orbán to face pressure over Ukraine loan veto at EU summit

Snippet: Hungarian PM shows no sign of backing down while Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges EU to resolve dispute

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/hungary-orban-ukraine-loan-veto-eu-summit-europe

[2026-03-19 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: UK abuse claims against Kevin Spacey settled out of court

Snippet: A UK civil suit against actor Kevin Spacey has been settled out of court. (Reuters: Susannah Ireland)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/kevin-spacey-avoids-new-trial-with-court-settlement/106473796

[2026-03-19 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: How this organ superstar picked up 4 million followers on social media

Snippet: To understand what has drawn 4 million social media followers to superstar organist Anna Lapwood, check out a short video of her playing to a sold-out audience at London’s Royal Albert Hall in June last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/how-this-organ-superstar-picked-up-4-million-followers-on-social-media-20260318-p5oki9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: World Happiness Report highlights social media's negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

Snippet: HELSINKI, Finland — Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/world/americas-emea/world-happiness-report-highlights-social-medias-negative-impact-ranks-finland-as-happiest-country/2303361

[2026-03-19 14:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: In Ukraine, Sean Penn gifted Oscar made from train carriage hit by Russia

Snippet: KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- US actor Sean Penn, who skipped Sunday's Oscars ceremony to visit Ukraine, has been gifted a symbolic version of the famous statuette made from the damaged metal of a train carriage hit in a Russian strike.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698048

[2026-03-19 14:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NBy Natalie Whiting

Snippet: Natalie Whiting is the ABC's North Asia correspondent, based in Tokyo. She was previously the broadcaster's Papua New Guinea correspondent and has also reported for the ABC from Europe and the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/natalie-whiting/5439586

[2026-03-19 13:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul schools to adopt German-style apprenticeships for automotive students

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Thursday that it will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday with the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry to introduce Germany’s dual-track vocational training model to vocational high schools in Seoul and foster talent in the mobility sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698028

[2026-03-19 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU state’s leader urges return to ‘harmony’ in ties with Russia

Snippet: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged the EU to rebuild mutually beneficial relations with Russia once the Ukraine conflict is over.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635467-orban-eu-harmony-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-19 13:38 UTC+10:00] [NHS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Unprecedented in spread’: UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak

Snippet: Health officials target 5,000 students at the University of Kent after two deaths and a spike in MenB cases linked to a nightclub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3347095/unprecedented-spread-uk-races-contain-deadly-meningitis-outbreak

[2026-03-19 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Vessel struck near Strait of Hormuz, fire reported onboard

Snippet: A vessel was struck by an “unknown projectile” late Wednesday off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/vessel-struck-near-strait-hormuz-fire-reported-onboard

[2026-03-19 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine strikes Russian aircraft sites 800km from border

Snippet: Kyiv hits Russian plants producing and repairing military transport planes; former pro-Kremlin operator abruptly calls for Vladimir Putin to step aside. What we know on day 1,485

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/ukraine-war-briefing-ukraine-strikes-russian-aircraft-sites-800km-from-border

[2026-03-19 12:08 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: With a touch of Diana, Catherine is now dressing like a queen

Snippet: Days after Prince William posted a photograph of his mother Princess Diana to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales made her own stylish and sentimental tribute.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/with-a-touch-of-diana-catherine-is-now-dressing-like-a-queen-20260319-p5pr8v.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-19 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Putin mourns Larijani, calls him 'true friend' of Russia

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of condolences to Iran’s Supreme Leader following the killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/putin-mourns-larijani-calls-him-true-friend-russia

[2026-03-19 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Happiness Report ranks Finland as happiest country

Snippet: HELSINKI (AP) — Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/world-happiness-finland-social-media-unhappiness-bf3b4dae7fcfe2842ea2bd47f88b3c4b

[2026-03-19 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Spain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Check mates: analysis of medieval chess sets reveal vision of equality and mutual respect

Snippet: Far from being a metaphor for racial tension, chess reveals world where people could engage as equals

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/19/medieval-chess-set-equality-respect

[2026-03-19 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit plan threatens to turn NYC into city that never moves — just like London

Snippet: Don’t do it, New York.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/opinion/mamdanis-15-mph-speed-limit-plan-threatens-to-turn-nyc-into-city-that-never-moves-just-like-london/