[2026-03-22 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-China university lecturer sets up luxury lingerie brand, earning US$770 million fortune

Snippet: Zhang Rongming, who built underwear empire, admits: ‘I never paid attention to what type of lingerie my wife wore’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3347174/ex-china-university-lecturer-sets-luxury-lingerie-brand-earning-us770-million-fortune

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Showtime: 4 unmissable art exhibitions to keep you cultured this week

Snippet: Mary Weatherford gets her first solo exhibition in Asia, and Greg Girard showcases 40 years of photography in Hong Kong and Tokyo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347154/showtime-4-unmissable-art-exhibitions-keep-you-cultured-week

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: We are living in a period of political anti-intellectualism. But in pop culture, clever is the new cool

Snippet: At the very moment Trump’s rambling speeches and meme–fied inanity threaten to overwhelm us, fashion, music and film are moving in the opposite direction

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/mar/22/living-period-political-anti-intellectualism-pop-culture-clever-new-cool

[2026-03-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bosses use smart seats, Wi-fi to track staff activities, leads to anti-monitoring gadgets

Snippet: Efficiency-driven bosses record everything from length of toilet breaks to sitting posture and browsing activity, ‘alarm’ employees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347010/china-bosses-use-smart-seats-wi-fi-track-staff-activities-leads-anti-monitoring-gadgets

[2026-03-22 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Theatre] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘A champion for Indigenous artists’: Pioneer Rhoda Roberts leaves a huge mark

Snippet: Warning: this story contains the name and images of an Indigenous person who has died.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/theatre/a-champion-for-indigenous-artists-pioneer-rhoda-roberts-leaves-a-huge-mark-20260322-p5rmh1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-22 15:45 UTC+10:00] [South China Morning Post] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This week in PostMag: artists from Spain, Hong Kong, Stockholm … and a farewell

Snippet: Our Art Issue features Spanish photographer Coco Capitán, Stockholm-based Lap-see Lam, Hong Kong sculptor Gamza and much more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347292/week-postmag-artists-spain-hong-kong-stockholm-and-farewell

[2026-03-22 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Surfers] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trailblazing Chinese restaurant in Sweden is showing what the culture is really all about

Snippet: From baijiu to Sichuan cuisine, Surfers in Stockholm has it all. Now, this Chinese culture hub is gearing up to celebrate 20 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347152/trailblazing-chinese-restaurant-sweden-showing-what-culture-really-all-about

[2026-03-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China food scandals: factories use smelly insoles, chemically bleached chicken feet to make snacks

Snippet: Foul-smelling production facility with sewage deposits on floor, harmful use of hydrogen peroxide spark official investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347051/china-food-scandals-factories-use-smelly-insoles-chemically-bleached-chicken-feet-make-snacks

[2026-03-22 11:49 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Saturday Night Live UK review – it didn’t fail and it could have been a lot worse

Snippet: Impressions of Keir Starmer, sketches about dodgy skincare products, and some ‘god-awful performances’ aside, the inaugural episode’s ambition was refreshing to see

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/22/saturday-night-live-uk-review-it-didnt-fail-and-it-could-have-been-a-lot-worse

[2026-03-22 02:12 UTC+10:00] [Justin Timberlake] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest video is released despite his attempt to block it

Snippet: Footage shows US musician struggling with field sobriety tests he calls ‘really hard’ before his 2024 arrest in New York

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/21/justin-timberlake-dwi-arrest-video-released

[2026-03-21 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Puma unveils new football kits for 11 nations, including top African teams

Snippet: Reinforcing its status as a leading force in football kits at this summer’s competition, PUMA unveiled jerseys for 11 nations, including the most prominent African partner federations of any brand in the tournament, in a community-first celebration of football, music, and culture in New York City, USA, on March 19th.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/puma-unveils-new-football-kits-for-11-nations-including-top-african-teams/

[2026-03-21 19:37 UTC+10:00] [GrowthRing & Supply] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3347422/labubu-blackpinks-jennie-draw-thousands-complexcon-hong-kong

[2026-03-21 18:13 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Rhoda Roberts, Indigenous broadcaster and cultural powerhouse – obituary

Snippet: Roberts, who introduced the term ‘welcome to country’, held multiple positions across decades in which she promoted Indigenous culture

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/21/rhoda-roberts-indigenous-broadcaster-and-cultural-powerhouse-obituary

[2026-03-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Montreal looks to Korea for culture-led growth model

Snippet: Krafton’s Montreal studio, Samsung’s AI presence highlight deepening Korea ties

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698204

[2026-03-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Riz Ahmed] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The dream is to be a standup, but everyone who knows me says: Please don’t’ – Riz Ahmed on chaos, comedy, and defying categorisation

Snippet: His multi-hyphenate career has made him one of Britain’s most versatile recognisable stars – but hasn’t stopped him facing some seriously awkward moments…

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/21/riz-ahmed-interview-on-chaos-standup-comedy-and-defying-categorisation

[2026-03-21 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese pancakes trace back 5,000 years, with references appear in ancient paintings, poems

Snippet: Folk legend has it that the morning delicacy first appeared when a primordial goddess melted stones in a riverbed to ‘patch up the sky’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347031/chinese-pancakes-trace-back-5000-years-references-appear-ancient-paintings-poems

[2026-03-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Heritage] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative

Snippet: Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/21/battle-of-hastings-discovery-research-england-history

[2026-03-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Andonis Foniadakis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The best things to do in Hong Kong, March 22-28

Snippet: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants brings big name chefs to town, edible art comes to Central, and Hong Kong Ballet channels 80s pop

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347135/best-things-do-hong-kong-march-22-28

[2026-03-21 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What gyms and trainers can do to get more women lifting weights

Snippet: Women are taking over some of the heavy lifting from the “gym bros” with women-only gyms designed to combat toxic masculinity. Experts say it’s time for a radical shift in gym culture to help women bridge the strength gap. (AP Video: Tom Rayner)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wellness-women-weight-rooms-gyms-84f129c950a8cdcec510974352c61b51

[2026-03-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Lousy is bringing satire, surrealism and cheeky graffiti to Hong Kong’s streets

Snippet: We spoke to Lousy this Art Month about how he digs deep into the city’s culture, from his hieroglyphic sketches to collabs with brands and gallery takeovers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3347319/how-lousy-bringing-satire-surrealism-and-cheeky-graffiti-hong-kongs-streets

[2026-03-21 14:51 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Police release video of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drunk driving arrest

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/police-release-video-of-justin-timberlakes-2024-drunk-driving-arrest-20260321-p5rmbs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-21 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tagbilaran marks beginning of festival with grand celebrations

Snippet: TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — This city came alive in music, color, and celebration as it officially launched Saulog Tagbilaran 2026, a festival honoring the city’s culture, history, and community spirit.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/21/regions/tagbilaran-marks-beginning-of-festival-with-grand-celebrations/2304756

[2026-03-21 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How ‘painful bag’ becomes popular subculture, fashion trend, especially among China youth

Snippet: For ita bag enthusiasts, these creations symbolise freedom to express diverse passions, providing joy and relief through self-expression

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347384/how-painful-bag-becomes-popular-subculture-fashion-trend-especially-among-china-youth

[2026-03-21 11:15 UTC+10:00] [Hakka culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How the Hakka spread in China and beyond, their cuisine reflecting hard lives

Snippet: A people shaped by centuries of migration, Hakka communities are found across China and are prevalent in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3347186/how-hakka-spread-china-and-beyond-their-cuisine-reflecting-hard-lives

[2026-03-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

Snippet: Traditions and culture bring comfort and connection to Iranian Australians as they gather for Nowruz amid worry for loved ones in Iran. Source: SBS / Spencer Austad

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/small-business-secrets/article/war-shadows-nowruz-celebrations-for-millions/vtvptxenm

[2026-03-21 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Countdown to glory - DailyNews

Snippet: The Raigam Tele’es Secretariat has officially announced the launch of its 22nd anniversary festival, scheduled to take place in early 2026. Known as “The Nation’s Tele Award,” this year’s event will evaluate and honor television creations broadcast during the 2025 calendar year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/21/culture-art/970152/countdown-to-glory/

[2026-03-21 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: POETRY CORNER - DailyNews

Snippet: Keeping an eye on baby While mothers are lulling. Golden anklets emitted Sonorous ringing. Under the moonbeam, Hymns were humming. They stepped and danced On the riverine, singing. Where are those fieries now— Were they all missing?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/21/culture-art/970164/poetry-corner-81/

[2026-03-21 05:56 UTC+10:00] [America] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From Fulbright scholar to Xiangsheng comic: how Jesse Appell found his voice in China

Snippet: US comedian spent 8 years mastering Chinese comedy, navigating culture, language and fame before Covid forced a return home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3347393/fulbright-scholar-xiangsheng-comic-how-jesse-appell-found-his-voice-china

[2026-03-21 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Oscars are over. Here are the 12 big movies we can’t wait to see next

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/the-oscars-are-over-here-are-the-12-big-movies-we-can-t-wait-to-see-next-20260319-p5prkc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-21 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Chuck Norris’ life in photos: Remembering the actor before his death at 86

Snippet: Chuck Norris leaves behind a larger-than-life legacy from his early days as a martial arts champion to his rise as one of Hollywood’s most iconic action stars. Whether on screen or becoming an enduring pop culture phenomenon, his influence reached beyond film and television.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/20/entertainment/chuck-norris-life-in-photos-remembering-the-actor-before-his-death-at-86/

[2026-03-21 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pepsi® Global Unveils Pepsi Football Nation - A New Global Platform Celebrating Football Culture Beyond the 90 Minutes

Snippet: LONDON, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi Global today announces the launch of Pepsi Football Nation, a global platform designed to bring football culture into everyday life from Rio de Janeiro to London.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699422

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman working away from home receives care package containing entire cow from parents

Snippet: Cancer-suffering migrant worker stunned by butchered bovine delivery; worried mum arrives from hometown at same time, makes beef pies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346884/china-woman-working-away-home-receives-care-package-containing-entire-cow-parents

[2026-03-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Intimate touch therapists’ spark China debate for using sensory objects, hugs to help clients relax

Snippet: Crossing boundaries debate rages as new treatment sees partially clothed stressed-out clients hugged, touched with feathers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346899/intimate-touch-therapists-spark-china-debate-using-sensory-objects-hugs-help-clients-relax

[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Richard E Grant] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A bust of Barbra Streisand and beautiful memories: Richard E Grant’s garden – in seven extraordinary items

Snippet: The actor has played many classic roles and his love of film is clear in his garden, from the Saltburn proscenium arch to the pergola where Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd have partied the night away

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/20/barbra-streisand-beautiful-memories-richard-e-grant-garden-seven-extraordinary-items

[2026-03-20 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cults, political thrills, ADHD and the Murdochs: 10 new books

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/cults-political-thrills-adhd-and-the-murdochs-10-new-books-20260313-p5oad6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Music] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bluesfest’s collapse leaves many questions. These six demand immediate answers

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/music/bluesfest-s-collapse-leaves-many-questions-these-six-demand-immediate-answers-20260320-p5qscy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Festival responds as sponsors and supporters targeted over opening night DJ controversy

Snippet: The Biennale of Sydney has moved to allay community concerns over alleged inflammatory comments made by a US electronic music producer at its opening night party which linked elements of the Jewish community to Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/festival-responds-as-sponsors-and-supporters-targeted-over-opening-night-dj-controversy-20260319-p5qhs8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 14:22 UTC+10:00] [ComplexCon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 20-22

Snippet: A pop culture expo, a celebration of Indian heritage and food, and a street art festival are among our picks for this weekend in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347238/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-20-22

[2026-03-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman back with birth parents 28 years after being left in toilet by grandad

Snippet: Banquet and firecrackers greet woman as she meets real family who plan to visit her adoptive Dutch parents this summer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3346901/china-woman-reunites-birth-parents-after-being-abandoned-toilet-grandad-28-years-ago

[2026-03-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong International Film Festival brings out the big guns for its 50th year

Snippet: The city’s flagship cinema event marks its Golden Jubilee with a global slate, major auteurs and a spotlight on Asian storytelling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347107/see-chen-kaige-and-juliette-binoche-hong-kong-international-film-festival

[2026-03-20 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘That’s definitely a dig at Chris’: Luke Hemsworth finally plays the funny guy

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/that-s-definitely-a-dig-at-chris-luke-hemsworth-finally-plays-the-funny-guy-20260309-p5o8s0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 09:26 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: US Bachelorette axed after video emerges of star allegedly assaulting former partner

Snippet: America’s ABC network has axed the coming season of The Bachelorette, starring Taylor Frankie Paul, after video emerged showing her allegedly throwing a stool at her former partner in 2023.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/us-bachelorette-axed-after-video-emerges-of-star-allegedly-assaulting-former-partner-20260320-p5qs9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Don’t call him a “Paraya” - DailyNews

Snippet: The word Paraya can be identified as a primary term in the Sinhala language that, while not obscene, conveys a powerful derogatory meaning. According to Sinhala dictionaries, “Para” has several meanings such as other, enemy, outsider, or lowly, with “other” or “enemy” being the most prominent. This word has a history dating back to the 10th-century Anuradhapura era, as evidenced by its appearance in ancient classical literary works like the Dampiya Atuva Gatapadaya and Amavatura.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/culture-art/969731/dont-call-him-a-paraya/

[2026-03-20 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: These works have been hidden from view for far too long. This week, that changes

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/john-perceval-heide-20260317-p5okfi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: M.L Stedman’s achingly human epic is like an Australian Gone With The Wind

Snippet: FICTIONA Far-Flung LifeM.L. StedmanPenguin, $34.99

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/m-l-stedman-s-achingly-human-epic-is-like-an-australian-gone-with-the-wind-20260316-p5oasd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 01:38 UTC+10:00] [Late-night TV roundup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: ‘Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it’

Snippet: Late-night hosts discussed the confirmation hearing for Trump’s new homeland security pick, the about-face by Republicans on Iran and the war’s sticker-shock for ordinary Americans

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/19/stephen-colbert-markwayne-mullin-dhs-trump

[2026-03-20 01:19 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘My taste is superb. My eyes are exquisite’: Dianne Wiest’s 20 best film performances – ranked!

Snippet: The Oscar-winning star of Bullets Over Broadway and Hannah and Her Sisters has three major movies coming up. To mark her 78th birthday, we cast an eye over an (almost) immaculate back catalogue

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/19/dianne-wiest-20-best-film-performances-ranked

[2026-03-19 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Nigel Farage says Sadiq Khan attempted 'dominance' over 'our culture' by praying in public

Snippet: Reform leader Nigel Farage has claimed that London Mayor Sadiq Khan "headed up" a group of people "attempting dominance over our capital city and our culture" after he prayed with other Muslims at an interfaith event in Trafalgar Square over the weekend.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/farage-says-sadiq-khan-attempted-dominance-over-our-culture-praying-public

[2026-03-19 23:19 UTC+10:00] [Namita Joshi] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s weight-loss price war begins as semaglutide patent expires

Snippet: Generic slimming drugs are expected to flood a market where one in four adults are currently either overweight or obese

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3347198/indias-weight-loss-price-war-begins-semaglutide-patent-expires

[2026-03-19 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: From the Balkans to Bengal: How Persian culture has left an imprint around the globe

Snippet: In March 1986 Sayyid Ali Khamenei, who would three years later become Iran’s supreme leader, gave a speech at a major conference in Tehran on the Indian poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/balkans-bengal-persians-culture-imprint-globe