[2026-02-18 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Germany’s Merz says he can’t stand applause for Rubio at Munich conference

Snippet: The German chancellor described the US secretary of state’s speech at the event as Trump ‘in friendlier packaging’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343873/germanys-merz-chides-standing-ovation-rubio-munich-security-conference

[2026-02-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU kutoa msaada wa kibinaadamu wa dola milioni 96 kwa DRC

Snippet: Hayo yameelezwa jana na Kamishna Mkuu wa Umoja huo anayehusika na migogoro Hadja Lahbib ambaye yuko ziarani katika eneo hilo huku akisisitiza kuwa raia wa mashariki mwa DRC wamenaswa katika madhila ya vita, njaa na ukimbizi na kwamba wanataabika kupata huduma za mzingi.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/umoja-wa-ulaya-kutoa-msaada-wa-kibinaadamu-wa-dola-milioni-96-kwa-drc/a-76013865

[2026-02-18 13:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky says Trump’s peace demands focused only on Ukraine ‘not fair’

Snippet: The president said Ukrainians ‘can’t understand why’ they would be asked to cede additional land to Russia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3343864/zelensky-says-trumps-peace-demands-focused-only-ukraine-not-fair

[2026-02-18 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Europe squares up to Big Tech, risking ire of Washington

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/europe-regulation-big-tech-digital-services-act/

[2026-02-18 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: journalists

Snippet: Europe How Reuters captured the photo of former prince Andrew leaving custody Technology Prominent Angolan journalist targeted with Predator spyware Feb 18, 2026 10:15 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking paper’s reach Feb 5, 2026 8:26 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied US & Canada White House defends Trump calling a female reporter ‘piggy’ Nov 21,

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

[2026-02-18 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s men claim historic team pursuit bronze, but wait for Games gold goes on

Snippet: Speedskaters Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao reach podium for first time, while Italy stun favourites US in race for top spot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343862/winter-olympics-chinas-men-claim-historic-team-pursuit-bronze-wait-gold-goes

[2026-02-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese and Indian tourists to boost Europe’s travel market amid US slowdown

Snippet: This is the first sign of a decline in the post-pandemic boom in American travel to Europe, driven by a strong US dollar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343861/chinese-and-indian-tourists-boost-europes-travel-market-amid-us-slowdown

[2026-02-18 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US envoys juggle 2 crisis talks, raising questions about prospects for success

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/united-states-envoys-juggle-iran-russia-ukraine-crisis-talks/

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

Source: RT News

Title: Britain cosies up to China

Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632693-britain-turns-to-china/

[2026-02-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The story behind colourful Swiss jewellery brand Aglagla

Snippet: Blending creativity with sustainability, the company offers sparkling pieces handcrafted from vintage glass beads from Paris

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343457/how-lyla-marsol-and-anouck-mutsaerts-grew-jewellery-brand-aglagla-out-colourful-beads

[2026-02-18 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: परमाणु करार खत्म, अब क्या करेंगे रूस-अमेरिका

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/us-russia-new-start-nuclear-treaty-expired/video-75830852

[2026-02-18 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: जर्मनी में डिलीवरी बॉय बन कर कैसे फंसते हैं भारत के छात्र

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/how-indian-students-end-up-exploited-in-germany-business-beyond/video-75962365

[2026-02-18 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU i kineska industrija – saradnja umesto trke?

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sr/eu-i-kineska-industrija-saradnja-umesto-trke/video-75895712

[2026-02-18 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Berlinale: Dozens accuse film festival of 'silence' on Gaza

Snippet: More than 80 actors, directors and writers who are current or former participants in Germany's Berlin International Film Festival have signed an open letter condemning the organization's "institutional silence" and "censoring" over the war in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/javier-bardem-tilda-swinton-among-signatories-denouncing-berlinales-gaza-silence/a-76012687

[2026-02-18 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UK Deputy Prime Minister’s visit boosts international confidence in Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery - President - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the visit of the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at this juncture, helps reinforce international confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery. Underlining the importance of the visit, the President emphasised that it is both timely and significant.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953334/uk-deputy-prime-ministers-visit-boosts-international-confidence-in-sri-lankas-post-crisis-recovery-president/

[2026-02-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dr. Ruchitha Perera re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of CIM’s Board of Directors - DailyNews

Snippet: Dr. Ruchitha Perera has been re-elected as Honorary Co-Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK. His term will run through April 2028, following ratification at a board meeting held at CIM headquarters in Moor Hall, United Kingdom.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/952959/dr-ruchitha-perera-re-elected-as-honorary-co-vice-chair-of-cims-board-of-directors/

[2026-02-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Study World Lanka Campus offers Malta degrees - DailyNews

Snippet: The official launch of the three-year degree programmes in Malta by Study World Lanka Campus (SWLC) was held recently at SWLC premises in Nugegoda. This programme is considered a special opportunity for Sri Lankan students to study internationally recognized European degree programmes locally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/952990/study-world-lanka-campus-offers-malta-degrees/

[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Winds of Change in Bangladesh - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh is on the cusp of a major political shift with the outright victory of the Centre-Right Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) at the recent General Election. BNP leader and new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman completed a stunning reversal of fortune after 17 years of self-imposed exile in the UK. This election, the first since the mass uprising of 2024, is significant in many ways.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/editorial/953181/winds-of-change-in-bangladesh/

[2026-02-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine and Russia meet in Geneva as Trump piles new pressure on Kyiv

Snippet: Zelensky urged allies to press Russia for a ‘real and just’ ⁠peace deal via tougher sanctions and weapons supplies to his country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3343847/ukraine-and-russia-meet-geneva-trump-piles-new-pressure-kyiv

[2026-02-18 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russian and Belarussian flags to return at 2026 Paralympics

Snippet: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has granted 10 athletes from Russia and Belarus wildcard spots for the upcoming Winter Games in Italy from March 6-15.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russian-and-belarussian-flags-to-return-at-2026-paralympics/a-76009330

[2026-02-18 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Total of 2K Ukrainian Children Now Returned From Russian Occupation – Zelensky

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that 2,000 Ukrainian children had been brought back from Russia and Russian-occupied land since the start of the war, but that thousands more remained "captive."

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/total-of-2k-ukrainian-children-now-returned-from-russian-occupation-zelensky-a91982

[2026-02-18 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Nearly 2 Dozen Navalny Mourners Detained on Anniversary of Activist’s Death

Snippet: Police detained at least 19 people in cities across Russia as they held memorials to the late opposition activist Alexei Navalny on the second anniversary of his death, the rights watchdog OVD-Info said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/nearly-2-dozen-navalny-mourners-detained-on-anniversary-of-activists-death-a91980

[2026-02-18 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Nigeria Warns Citizens After Russian Army Recruitment Scams

Snippet: Nigeria has warned its citizens against being recruited into armed conflicts abroad after reports surfaced that some Nigerians, as well as citizens of other African countries, were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/nigeria-warns-citizens-after-russian-army-recruitment-scams-a91976

[2026-02-18 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Palm oil: The controversial ingredient the world can't quit

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/could-this-european-firm-help-world-kick-its-palm-oil-habit/video-75628790

[2026-02-18 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Man charged over nurse killing after 41 years

Snippet: Prosecutors in the German town of Aschaffenburg have charged a man with murder more than 41 years after the violent death of a trainee nurse in northern Bavaria.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-man-charged-over-nurse-killing-after-41-years/a-76008206

[2026-02-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: De ce întârzie proiectele de construcţii din Germania?

Snippet: Noul aeroport din Berlin? Construcţiile trebuiau să dureze cinci ani şi au fost finalizate după 14. Gara centrală din Stuttgart? Este încă în faza de construcţie după 16 ani. Sala de concerte din Hamburg? A fost finalizată după nouă ani în loc de trei. Iar costurile? Câteodată ajung să fie de 10 ori mai mari comparativ cu planurile iniţiale.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/de-ce-proiectele-de-construc%C5%A3ii-din-germania-%C3%AEnt%C3%A2rzie-%C5%9Fi-dep%C4%83%C5%9Fesc-bugetul/a-75993754

[2026-02-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Marco Rubio's Munich speech has presented Europeans with a dilemma

Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio might have received a standing ovation from European leaders at last week’s Munich Security Conference, but not everyone saw his speech as a big, fat olive branch handed back to Europe.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/02/17/marco-rubios-munich-speech-has-presented-europeans-with-a-dilemma/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ceasefire in eastern DR Congo raises hopes for peace

Snippet: The increasingly unstable situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has occupied politicians and diplomats in recent days, both at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa over the weekend and the concurrent Munich Security Conference in Germany.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ceasefire-in-eastern-dr-congo-raises-hopes-for-peace/a-76002969

[2026-02-18 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK court rules London police can require officers to disclose Masonic membership

Snippet: Freemasons had challenged the policy, saying that it amounted to creating a discriminatory ‘blacklist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343841/uk-court-backs-london-police-rule-forcing-officers-declare-freemasonry

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Many Ukrainians doubt ceding territory will pacify Russia

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/many-ukrainians-doubt-ceding-territory-will-pacify-russia/video-76004877

[2026-02-17 23:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lower Saxony: AfD state chapter designated extremist group

Snippet: The northern state of Lower Saxony's internal intelligence agency will monitor the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party as a "surveillance object of considerable import" on the far-right.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lower-saxony-afd-state-chapter-designated-extremist-group/a-76004012

[2026-02-17 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's governing CDU seeks reforms at party conference

Snippet: "Bound by responsibility" is the motto of the upcoming Christian Democratic Union (CDU) federal party conference in Stuttgart, set to take place February 20 and 21. It is the first large meeting of the conservative party since its leader Friedrich Merzbecame German chancellor in May 2025 and the Union parties of the CDU and their Bavarian counterparts the Christian Social Union (CSU) once again led Germany's federal government.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-governing-cdu-eyes-reforms-at-party-conference/a-76002817

[2026-02-17 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Spain to investigate big tech over AI child abuse imagery

Snippet: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Tuesday that the Spanish government had ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-to-investigate-big-tech-over-ai-child-abuse-imagery/a-76002528

[2026-02-17 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese e-commerce giant Shein could face EU ban over ‘childlike sex dolls’

Snippet: Investigation will also look at the systems the online retailer uses to ensure illegal products are not being sold in Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343833/chinese-e-commerce-giant-shein-could-face-eu-ban-over-childlike-sex-dolls

[2026-02-17 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany inflation rises 2.1% at start of 2026

Snippet: Germany's inflation rate increased to 2.1% in January, confirming preliminary data and showing price pressures have strengthened at the start of the year, particularly with food and services.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-inflation-rises-21-at-start-of-2026/a-76002335

[2026-02-17 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Military Reports Largest Wave of Ukrainian Drone Attacks Since Early January

Snippet: Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that its air defense systems destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking one of the largest such attacks since the start of the year as officials from the two warring countries gather for a new round of peace talks in Switzerland.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/17/russian-military-reports-largest-wave-of-ukrainian-drone-attacks-since-early-january-a91970

[2026-02-17 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Viena troca vagas para carros por mais áreas verdes

Snippet: Procurar vaga para estacionar em uma grande cidade é tarefa que pode levar muito tempo. Os moradores de Los Angeles, por exemplo, gastam mais de 80 horas por ano procurando onde parar o carro. A situação não é muito melhor em Londres, Paris, Frankfurt e outras áreas metropolitanas.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/viena-troca-vagas-para-carros-por-mais-%C3%A1reas-verdes/a-75993339

[2026-02-17 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Belgium summons US ambassador over claims of antisemitism in rare diplomatic row

Snippet: Ambassador Bill White had called an investigation into illegal circumcisions an ‘unacceptable harassment of the Jewish community’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343828/belgium-summons-us-ambassador-over-claims-antisemitism-rare-diplomatic-row

[2026-02-17 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Spain: Five young people killed in Catalonia building fire

Snippet: At least five young people died and five others sustained minor injuries in a fire at an apartment building in northeastern Spain's Catalonia region, the fire service said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-five-young-people-killed-in-catalonia-building-fire/a-75999779

[2026-02-17 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Средната возраст во ЕУ 44,9, во Македонија 42,1 години

Snippet: Средната возраст на населението во Европската Унија на 1 јануари 2025 година достигна 44,9 години, покажуваат податоците на Евростат. Тоа значи дека половина од жителите на ЕУ биле постари, а половина помлади од оваа возраст. Разликите меѓу земјите се значителни: од 39,6 години во Ирска, до 49,1 година во Италија, која останува најстара земја во Унијата.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/mk/eu-prodolzuva-da-staree-srednata-vozrast-e-449-godini-makedonija-megu-pomladite-so-421/a-76000511

[2026-02-17 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Spain to probe X, Meta, TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/spain-probe-x-meta-tiktok-ai-generated-child-sexual-abuse-material/

[2026-02-17 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gu ‘doesn’t feel any pressure’ to win China’s first gold medal at Winter Olympics

Snippet: The 22-year-old, who has two silver medals in Italy so far, will defend her halfpipe gold, starting with qualifiers on Thursday evening

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343810/eileen-gu-doesnt-feel-any-pressure-win-chinas-first-gold-medal-winter-olympics

[2026-02-17 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: What's behind UK-China border security deal? - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/whats-behind-uk-china-border-security-deal/

[2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Newsmakers

Snippet: 'A Hymn to Life' retraces the 2024 mass-rape case that turned Pelicot, 73, into a global symbol in the fight against sexual violence — and which spurred France to revamp its rape law

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/newsmakers/

[2026-02-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: France

Snippet: 'A Hymn to Life' retraces the 2024 mass-rape case that turned Pelicot, 73, into a global symbol in the fight against sexual violence — and which spurred France to revamp its rape law

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

[2026-02-17 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine: In Kyiv, exhausted repair crews work non-stop

Snippet: This winter, hundreds of apartment blocks in Kyiv have been transformed into towers of freezing concrete. Following massive Russian missile attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine, they are left without heat and electricity.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-russia-power-grid-attacks-affects-electricians-plumbers/a-75965680

[2026-02-17 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘I have to be worried’: Ukraine’s Olympic sign bearer was a Russian woman

Snippet: Disguised in dark glasses and a silver puffer jacket, Anastasia Kucherova says she wept silently as Ukraine got a standing ovation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343803/ukraines-olympic-sign-bearer-was-russian-risking-her-safety-silent-protest

[2026-02-17 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UK Deputy PM David Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/local/952828/uk-deputy-pm-david-lammy-arrives-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back

Snippet: New visa centres in Moscow and St Petersburg reflect a sharp rise in Russian demand as Chinese arrivals fall amid diplomatic tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343757/russia-emerges-unlikely-growth-market-japan-tourism-china-pulls-back

[2026-02-17 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Society & Culture: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Trump approval rating holds at 40%, lowest level of his term: pollLatest poll found that 54% of Americans – including 1 in 5 Republicans – believe Trump is too aligned with Russia amid Ukraine peace efforts.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/society-culture