[2026-02-22 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Social-Media-Verbot für Kinder: Europa blickt auf Australien

Snippet: Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz ist der Meinung, dass Vorschriften für soziale Medien dabei helfen könnten, "Persönlichkeitsdefizite und Probleme im sozialen Verhalten junger Menschen" zu verhindern. Spaniens Ministerpräsident Pedro Sanchez möchte Kinder und Jugendliche vor dem "digitalen Wilden Westen" schützen. Und Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron betont, dass "die Emotionen unserer Kinder und Jugendlichen nicht zum Verkauf stehen oder manipuliert werden dürfen".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/social-media-verbot-f%C3%BCr-kinder-europa-blickt-auf-australien/a-76062138

[2026-02-22 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: DBy Daniela Pizzirani

Snippet: Daniela Pizzirani is a digital journalist working with the ABC's national breaking news desk. She has worked as a field producer on documentaries for National Geographic and Pride Central and was previously a journalist for News Corp Australia.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/daniela-pizzirani/104933046

[2026-02-22 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: AP: Агенты ICE застрелили гражданина США в Техасе в 2025-м

Snippet: Весной 2025 года сотрудник Иммиграционной и таможенной службы США (ICE) во время проверки документов на дороге застрелил 23-летнего американца Рубена Рея Мартинеса. Об этом в субботу, 21 февраля, сообщает агентство Associated Press (AP) со ссылкой на документы Министерства внутренней безопасности США.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/ap-v-tehase-agenty-ice-zastrelili-grazdanina-ssa-vo-vrema-proverki-dokumentov-v-2025m/a-76073663

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

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8111728.html

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

Source: South China Morning Post

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

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

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

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

Source: AP News

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

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

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

[2026-02-21 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/culture-art/955236/cartoon-of-the-week-3/

[2026-02-21 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German gov't 'deeply concerned' about DW journalist's arrest

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-govt-deeply-concerned-about-dw-journalists-arrest/video-76064926

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

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8111374.html

[2026-02-20 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6 Europeans activists held in Turkey while investigating prison conditions

Snippet: Their arrest came on the same day that police detained a Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle for ‘spreading false news’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344170/6-european-activists-held-turkey-while-investigating-prison-conditions

[2026-02-20 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Залужный против Зеленского: начало предвыборной кампании?

Snippet: Валерий Залужный, бывший главнокомандующий Вооруженными силами Украины(ВСУ), а ныне посол Украины в Великобритании, прокомментировал агентству Associated Press ряд вопросов относительно напряженных отношений с президентом Украины Владимиром Зеленским, которые сохраняются еще с 2022 года.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/zaluznyj-protiv-zelenskogo-nacalo-predvybornoj-kampanii-v-ukraine/a-76057635

[2026-02-20 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China scrambles fighters to confront US warplanes based in South Korea

Snippet: The American warplanes made a rare approach towards China’s air defence identification zone over the Yellow Sea, local media reported

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344147/china-scrambles-fighters-confront-us-warplanes-based-south-korea

[2026-02-20 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Negros Occidental journo files criminal, administrative complaints vs judges, prosecutors

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/negros-occidental-journalist-ambo-delilan-files-cases-judges-prosecutors/

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

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8111303.html

[2026-02-20 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking

Snippet: Readers discuss Western media reactions to the Jimmy Lai case sentencing, the city’s roads, and the need for public bodies to do more to protect residents’ interests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3343997/orderly-hong-kong-can-remain-open-and-outward-looking

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 19.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954608/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-19-02-2026/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 19/02/2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954611/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-19-02-2026/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 19.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954605/exchange-rates-date-19-02-2026/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/cartoon/954657/cartoon-of-the-day-812/

[2026-02-20 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8110977.html

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

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8110958.html

[2026-02-20 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Scandalul Epstein: Fostul prinţ Andrew a fost arestat

Snippet: Poliţia britanică l-a arestat potrivit mass media pe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor în contextul legăturilor sale cu infractorul sexual condamnat Jeffrey Epstein.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/scandalul-epstein-fostul-prin%C5%A3-andrew-a-fost-arestat/a-76042348

[2026-02-19 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No proof of any Singaporean fighting for Israel in Gaza, government says

Snippet: Two Singapore passport holders were among the close to 200 Southeast Asians who fought for Israel, according to two media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3344032/no-proof-any-singaporean-fighting-israel-gaza-government-says

[2026-02-19 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: NYC Mayor Mamdani wins Lankan hearts with ‘Doosra’ remark in viral street chat - DailyNews

Snippet: New York City’s 112th Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has become an overnight sensation across Sri Lankan social media following a light-hearted street-side encounter with New York-based Sri Lankan comedian Shenuque Tissera.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/breaking-news/954373/nyc-mayor-mamdani-wins-lankan-hearts-with-doosra-remark-in-viral-street-chat/

[2026-02-19 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media trial over teen mental health - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, testified at a landmark trial of social media companies on Wednesday. Plaintiffs’ lawyers grilled Zuckerberg about internal complaints that not enough was being done to verify whether children under 13 were using the platform.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/breaking-news/954326/zuckerberg-grilled-in-landmark-social-media-trial-over-teen-mental-health/

[2026-02-19 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mark Zuckerberg Bersaksi di Sidang Dugaan Kecanduan Medsos

Snippet: CEO Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, hadir di pengadilan Los Angeles pada Rabu (18/02) untuk memberikan kesaksian dalam persidangan terkait dampak berbahaya media sosial terhadap anak-anak yang membuat perusahaan miliknya menjadi sorotan.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/mark-zuckerberg-sidang/a-76029504

[2026-02-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8110890.html

[2026-02-19 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Snippet: Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343957/hong-kong-authorities-offer-support-family-man-found-dead-taipei-hotel

[2026-02-19 08:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meta’s Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media addiction trial

Snippet: The 41-year-old Meta CEO admits regret over slow youth safety progress in a high-stakes California lawsuit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343945/metas-zuckerberg-grilled-lawyers-landmark-us-social-media-addiction-trial

[2026-02-19 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Newspaper of Ministry of Industries ‘Rebuild Industries’ launched - DailyNews

Snippet: The launch of the official newspaper and online e-newspaper ‘Rebuild Industries’, published by the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (Lake House), was held yesterday (18) at the Lake House Auditorium under the patronage of the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953977/newspaper-of-ministry-of-industries-rebuild-industries-launched/

[2026-02-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Port City comes alive with IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: The official launch of IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo presented by Port City Colombo was held recently at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, the host hotel, bringing together government leaders, city authorities, event partners, media, and private sector stakeholders to mark the return of Sri Lanka’s premier endurance event and the start of a larger city transformation initiative under ActiveColombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/sports/953675/port-city-comes-alive-with-ironman-70-3-colombo/

[2026-02-19 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL looks forward to strengthen multi-faceted partnership with Bangladesh - DailyNews

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, representing the Sri Lankan Government, attended the Oath-Taking Ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh, held at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House) in Dhaka on Tuesday (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/953787/sl-looks-forward-to-strengthen-multi-faceted-partnership-with-bangladesh/

[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 18.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953855/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-18-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 18/02/2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953879/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-18-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 18.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953876/exchange-rates-date-18-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/cartoon/954028/cartoon-of-the-day-811/

[2026-02-19 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8109580.html

[2026-02-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: VOA Africa

Title: Two Minute Newscast

Snippet: No media source currently available

Read full article: https://www.voanews.com/a/8109555.html

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: „Social media zniszczyły mi dzieciństwo”. Proces w USA

Snippet: W wieku 6 lat oglądała filmy na YouTube, a potem założyła konto na Instagramie – wiele lat przed osiągnięciem wymaganego wieku. Potem przyszła kolej na Snapchat i TikTok. Obecnie 20-letnia młoda kobieta, występująca pod inicjałami KGM, pozwała sieci społecznościowe w USA. Stawka w tym procesie może być bardzo wysoka.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/social-media-zniszczy%C5%82y-mi-dzieci%C5%84stwo-proces-w-usa/a-76006192

[2026-02-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bulletin Board

Snippet: PRESS RELEASE: The PRC announces that 3,264 out of 6,294 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 100 out of 120 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/

[2026-02-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Exam results

Snippet: PRESS RELEASE: The PRC announces that 3,264 out of 6,294 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 100 out of 120 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/bulletin-board/examination-results/

[2026-02-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: licensure examinations in PH

Snippet: PRESS RELEASE: The PRC announces that 3,264 out of 6,294 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 100 out of 120 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/licensure-examinations-in-the-philippines/

[2026-02-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Health Minister engages in bilateral talks with new Bangladesh Prime Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: A special discussion was held yesterday afternoon (17) between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953521/health-minister-engages-in-bilateral-talks-with-new-bangladesh-prime-minister/

[2026-02-18 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Табличку Украины на открытии ОИ-2026 несла россиянка

Snippet: Россиянка Анастасия Кучерова несла табличку сборной Украины во время церемонии открытия зимних Олимпийских игр на стадионе "Сан-Сиро" в Милане. Об этом девушка рассказала на своей странице в Instagram. В интервью агентству Associated Press (AP) Кучерова заявила, что решилась сопровождать украинских спортсменов, чтобы продемонстрировать свою солидарность с народом Украины. "Когда идешь рядом с этими людьми, понимаешь, что они имеют полное право ненавидеть любого русского.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/tablicku-sbornoj-ukrainy-na-otkrytii-oi2026-v-italii-nesla-rossianka/a-76013859

[2026-02-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Welfare schemes for journalists will be a reality this year - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Mass Media Deputy Minister Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathna informed Parliament that the Government has taken steps to implement various welfare schemes for journalists this year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953401/welfare-schemes-for-journalists-will-be-a-reality-this-year-deputy-minister/

[2026-02-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Modern police trends to combat urban shootings - DailyNews

Snippet: Strategies to reduce gun violence include a wide range of efforts to interrupt the illegal supply of guns, deter illegal gun possession, toughen responses to illegal gun use, promote responsible ownership of guns, and address community conditions that foster gun crime. Law enforcement agencies are central to these efforts. In addition to investigating violent gun crimes, Police must use a variety of proactive strategies to reduce gun crime.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/general-opinion/953200/modern-police-trends-to-combat-urban-shootings/

[2026-02-18 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: April 24, 1974 – The Day Democracy Died - DailyNews

Snippet: That headline probably caught your attention. If it did not, credit to you. More than five decades have passed since the Daily News published the infamous “Death of D.E.M. O’Cracy” obituary. We decided to revisit that moment and pay tribute to the satirist behind it — Dr. Riley Fernando. We met Dr.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/features/953224/april-24-1974-the-day-democracy-died/

[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Some social media activists spreading untruths on tourism - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said that a group of social media activists are trying to create a public opinion that most of the tourists coming to Sri Lanka are budget conscious and have low spending habits.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953172/some-social-media-activists-spreading-untruths-on-tourism-deputy-minister/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 17.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953087/exchange-rates-date-17-02-2026/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Arogya’ programme for Anamaduwa International Theravada Buddhist Centre monks held - DailyNews

Snippet: Another programme in the series of ‘Arogya’ mobile health clinics conducted by the Health and Mass Media Ministry under the direction of Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, affiliated to the innovative ‘Healthy Sri Lanka’ programme for a healthy country was held at the Anamaduwa International Theravada Buddhist Centre recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953479/arogya-programme-for-anamaduwa-international-theravada-buddhist-centre-monks-held/