[2026-04-01 05:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: American Journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped by armed men in Baghdad, terrifying footage shows

Snippet: An American journalist who frequently covered the Middle East has reportedly been kidnapped in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, with terrifying surveillance footage showing armed men bundling her into the back of a car.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/world-news/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-kidnapped-by-armed-men-in-baghdad-terrifying-footage-shows/

[2026-04-01 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad and security forces hunt captors

Snippet: BAGHDAD (AP) — An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iraq-journalist-kidnapped-926840aa37ac059f05069e146d1fe17b

[2026-04-01 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq: Interior Ministry

Snippet: A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed, without providing any information about the reporter’s identity.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/foreign-journalist-kidnapped-in-iraq-interior-ministry

[2026-04-01 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Sen. John Fetterman bashes US media, says press is helping Iran with ‘selective coverage’ of Operation Epic Fury

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) accused US media of engaging in “selective coverage” that has downplayed the successes of Operation Epic Fury — and instead benefited Iran during the first 30 days of the war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/us-news/sen-john-fetterman-bashes-us-media-says-press-is-helping-iran-with-selective-coverage-of-operation-epic-fury/

[2026-04-01 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israel stops all defense deals with France

Snippet: Israel’s Defense Ministry has halted all defense procurement from France due to what it views as Paris’s hostile stance toward Jerusalem in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/world-news/israel-stops-all-defense-deals-with-france/

[2026-04-01 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Against America: The world

Snippet: IRAN’S Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi could not have said it better when asked at a media forum how Iran would respond to the United States’ warning for Iran to make peace now or otherwise face future attacks much greater and far easier.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/opinion/columns/against-america-the-world/2311549

[2026-04-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Indonesia summons Google, Meta for 'not complying' with teen social media ban

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/01/world/asia-oceania/indonesia-summons-google-meta-for-not-complying-with-teen-social-media-ban/2311780

[2026-04-01 02:39 UTC+10:00] [Miami] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Plans for gaudy Trump presidential library in Miami spark ridicule

Snippet: Video posted on social media depicts a rendering of the proposed 50-storey gargantuan structure decked in gold

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/31/trump-presidential-library-plans-miami-ridicule

[2026-04-01 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fox News prevails in lawsuit filed by fired journalist

Snippet: A tour group walks by a plaque honoring police service on Jan. 6, 2021 at the Capitol, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fox-news-lawsuit-journalist-a533d3e1ad16ca67d653c8f6156b6097

[2026-04-01 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lib Dem mayor forced to resign for sharing Israeli 'false flag' ambulance attack posts

Snippet: The mayor of the British city of Bath has been forced to resign for sharing social media posts suggesting that the arson attack last week on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in London was a false flag.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lib-dem-mayor-forced-resign-sharing-israeli-false-flag-ambulance-attack-posts

[2026-04-01 01:45 UTC+10:00] [Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The New York Times drops freelance journalist who used AI to write book review

Snippet: Writer and author Alex Preston said he “made a serious mistake” after a reader spotted similarities between his review and one that appeared in the Guardian

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/31/the-new-york-times-drops-freelance-journalist-who-used-ai-to-write-book-review

[2026-04-01 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel to halt security procurement from 'hostile' France

Snippet: Israel has announced that it will be ending security procurement from France after what it claimed was the country's "hostile" attitude in recent months, Israeli media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-halt-all-security-procurement-hostile-france

[2026-04-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Injectable peptides are touted online as a ‘glow up potion’. Here’s why experts warn against unapproved use | Antiviral

Snippet: Claims of benefits have been amplified by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr. How does the evidence actually stack up?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/01/injectable-peptides-social-media-health-trend-glow-up

[2026-04-01 00:37 UTC+10:00] [Art and design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Holy Week procession, white pelicans and apricot blossoms: photos of the day – Tuesday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenCalifornia, USA nasturtium blooms in a suburban garden in Placentia Photograph: Bruce Chambers/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenBeirut, LebanonA family shelters in a tent at a temporary encampment for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah Photograph: Raghed Waked/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenGranada, SpainPenitents of the Trabajo y Luz (Work and Light) religious brotherhood take part in a procession as part of Holy Week celebrationsPhotograph: Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenPrayagraj, IndiaA farmer carries animal fodder

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/31/holy-week-procession-white-pelicans-apricot-blossoms-photos-of-the-day-tuesday

[2026-03-31 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Hegseth says US troops 'want to finish' fight with Iran

Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed in a press briefing that morale remains high among US troops stationed in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hegseth-says-us-troops-want-finish-fight-iran

[2026-03-31 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Detransitioner Chloe Cole says the media is ‘trying to suppress’ coverage of transgender shooters

Snippet: Detransitioner Chloe Cole said during a recent appearance on “The Adam Carolla Show” that mainstream media outlets are “trying to suppress” coverage of transgender individuals in violent incidents, arguing the issue is tied to broader mental health concerns.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/media/detransitioner-chloe-cole-accuses-media-of-trying-to-suppress-coverage-of-transgender-shooters/

[2026-03-31 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Referee explains what really happened in strange March Madness moment with Dan Hurley after UConn heroics

Snippet: The ref in the middle of this social media-fueled March Madness conspiracy is calling foul.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/sports/referee-explains-what-really-happened-in-strange-march-madness-moment-with-dan-hurley/

[2026-03-31 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Daesang Group Wins Two Gold Awards at the 2026 MUSE Creative Awards

Snippet: - Wins Gold in Social Media and Event Categories at the IAA MUSE Creative Awards- Recognized for Social Media Strategy for Jongga and Ofood and Global Student Film Festival E.T.F.F.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10707012

[2026-03-31 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Proposed bills honoring Charlie Kirk and free speech hit roadblocks six months after assassination

Snippet: Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk has been the focus of legislative efforts by Republican lawmakers across multiple states seeking to memorialize the slain activist.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/media/bills-to-honor-charlie-kirk-free-speech-in-several-states-hit-roadblocks/

[2026-03-31 21:44 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: INQToday: Palace: Gov’t employees to be on half-day WFH setup on Holy Wednesday

Snippet: Government employees will be on a half-day work-from-home arrangement on Holy Wednesday, March 31, according to Palace Press Officer Claire.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/471609/inqtoday-palace-govt-employees-to-be-on-half-day-wfh-setup-on-holy-wednesday/

[2026-03-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: My tween was sucked in by the addictive power of screen time — but this solution has brought her true joy and our family closer than ever

Snippet: For the first time in history, social media companies have been found guilty of harming the mental health of a young person.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/lifestyle/my-tween-was-sucked-in-by-the-addictive-power-of-screen-time-but-this-solution-has-brought-her-true-joy-and-our-family-closer-than-ever/

[2026-03-31 20:33 UTC+10:00] [Rugby union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Breakdown | Parling’s TV spat with Doyle symbolises the tug of war for rugby’s modern soul

Snippet: Pre-game incident has gone viral online and plays directly into broader debate of how the sport wants to be perceived

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/31/geoff-parling-craig-doyle-social-media-rugby-union-the-breakdown

[2026-03-31 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Italy visits Bosnia aiming to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup

Snippet: Italy’s head coach Gennaro Gattuso listens to the questions of journalists during the press conference ahead of the World Cup playoff final soccer match against Bosnia in Zenica, Bosnia, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/italy-world-cup-playoffs-bosnia-95f7299d0fd2c7a0f223f2d9a15c42d2

[2026-03-31 19:49 UTC+10:00] [BBC] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Scott Mills was questioned by police over sexual offence allegations in 2018

Snippet: Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidence

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/31/scott-mills-sacked-questioned-police-sexual-offence-allegations-2016-bbc-radio-2

[2026-03-31 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor Ginette Kolinka reflects on Nazi horrors at 101

Snippet: A 101-year-old survivor of Auschwitz has, with help from Steven Spielberg, become a mighty warrior against antisemitism in France. With books, media appearances and school visits, Ginette Kolinka has devoted the later part of her long and fruitful life to sharing her firsthand insight of murderous hatred and inhumanity. Kolinka credits Spielberg for helping to precipitate her decision 30 years ago to start opening up about mental and physical scars that she buried for decades.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/france-holocaust-auschwitz-ginette-kolinka-steven-spielberg-58b9594cc8290d40f1687dcb1c4a2579

[2026-03-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [History books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A Rebel and a Traitor by Rory Carroll review – the extraordinary story of Roger Casement

Snippet: A journalist tells the improbable tale of a British diplomat who worked to free Ireland – and paid the ultimate price

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/31/a-rebel-and-a-traitor-by-rory-carroll-review-the-extraordinary-story-of-roger-casement

[2026-03-31 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Thousands of Chinese social media users change profile photos to Kris Jenner

Snippet: Chinese social media users have been changing their profile photo to Kris Jenner. (Supplied: RedNote/Douyin)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/kris-jenner-profile-pictures-trend-on-chinese-social-media/106515938

[2026-03-31 18:50 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Social media platforms under investigation after failing to comply with ban

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/social-media-platforms-under-investigation-after-failing-to-comply-with-ban-20260331-p5zkfk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-31 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: European diplomats visit Ukraine on anniversary of Russia's Bucha atrocities

Snippet: In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Press Office, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, centre right, and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha walk at a railway station in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Press Office via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-bucha-europe-7e5737277056a2c3b431e99d85fb48c7

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US-Israeli strikes damage religious site in Iran's northwest, state media says

Snippet: US-Israeli strikes damaged a religious site in Zanjan in Iran's northwest, the Fars news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-israeli-strikes-damage-religious-site-irans-northwest-state-media

[2026-03-31 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Social media ban] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia’s social media ban

Snippet: Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey finds

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/31/meta-tiktok-snapchat-google-under-investigation-australia-social-media-ban

[2026-03-31 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Strikes in central Iran hit 'military sites', Iranian media reports

Snippet: Iranian media reported that initial investigations indicated strikes in central Iran had hit some "military sites", without specifying the locations.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/strikes-central-iran-hit-military-sites-iranian-media-reports

[2026-03-31 16:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: At 80, pianist Paik Kun-woo feels lifetime too short for musician

Snippet: “This selection embraces the beginning and the end of my life as a pianist,” Paik Kun-woo told reporters at a press conference Monday ahead of his nationwide recital tour.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706722

[2026-03-31 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 72-hour performance tests limits of theater in sleepless sound experiment

Snippet: An unusual performance unfolded in Seoul last weekend — one that drew attention on social media for offering free overnight stays in the Hannam-dong area. “Pavilion 72,” presented by the National Theater Company of Korea, began at 6 p.m. on Thursday and ran continuously for 72 hours until Sunday evening at the Zoom Arts Center in Yongsan-gu.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706717

[2026-03-31 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mike Rowe unleashes on Jimmy Kimmel’s latest ‘tone-deaf’ takedown targeting everyday Americans

Snippet: Everyman host Mike Rowe called out late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for his “tone-deaf” comments mocking new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for being a former plumber, admitting he is a “tad butt hurt” by the dig.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/31/media/mike-rowe-unleashes-on-jimmy-kimmels-latest-tone-deaf-takedown-targeting-everyday-americans/

[2026-03-31 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: No oil leakage after Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil tanker, Dubai media office says

Snippet: The Dubai media office said there is no oil leakage after firefighters have extinguished a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker that was hit in an Iranian attack.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/no-oil-leakage-no-injuries-after-iranian-attack-kuwaiti-oil-tanker

[2026-03-31 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Australia says 5 social media platforms aren't fully complying with age law

Snippet: A YouTube sign is shown near the company’s headquarters in San Bruno, Calif., Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-social-media-ban-children-58c50c845d96057b39529e988bd778bc

[2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Uzbek deputy minister, Herald pledge deeper Korea-Uzbekistan economic diplomacy

Snippet: Ilzat Kasymov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young on Tuesday vowed to cooperate in deepening economic ties between Korea and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706625

[2026-03-31 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Highland cows moved over viral TikTok visitor surge

Snippet: A herd of highland cows has been removed from a nature reserve after warnings to visitors drawn in by a social media-driven surge in interest were ignored, a wildlife trust has said.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw8vz1jze0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-03-31 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: SBy Sarah Richards

Snippet: Sarah Richards is a multi-platform journalist based in Brisbane. She was previously an ABC News cadet in 2022, after joining the ABC News' national digital team as a journalist and producer. You can contact her at richards.sarah@abc.net.au.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/sarah-richards/13693786

[2026-03-31 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Comment & Analysis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Zomi Frankcom killing. Press Club takes on Israel’s ambassador

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/zomi-frankcom-killing-press-club-takes-on-israels-ambassador/

[2026-03-31 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Federal investigators scrutinize Ford's Blue Cruise after fatal crashes

Snippet: Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chair, speaks during a press conference, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at LaGuardia Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ford-blue-cruise-ntsb-autonomous-crash-00680c04c9201f3967848b6316ff6a90

[2026-03-31 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Netflix seeks to add more NFL games as league renegotiates media rights deals

Snippet: Streaming service Netflix is looking to add more NFL games to its offerings, eying an expansion from two to a four-game package.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/30/sports/netflix-seeks-four-game-nfl-package-as-league-renegotiates-media-rights-deals/

[2026-03-31 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: CNN: Pentagon to hold first Iran war briefing in weeks

Snippet: The Pentagon is set to hold a press briefing on the war in Iran on Tuesday morning, its first such briefing in nearly two weeks, CNN reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cnn-pentagon-hold-first-iran-war-briefing-weeks

[2026-03-31 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Johnston conecta jonrón de 2 carreras y Rockies aplastan 14-5 a Azulejos para 1ra victoria

Snippet: Hunter Goodman, de los Rockies de Colorado, conecta un sencillo durante la quinta entrada de un juego de béisbol contra los Azulejos de Toronto en Toronto, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rockies-colorado-azulejos-toronto-090025ac1632f6e1de49a70d4538b6ff

[2026-03-31 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Shrapnel damage causes power cuts in Tehran, local media reports

Snippet: Power outages in parts of Tehran were caused by shrapnel damage to electrical infrastructure, Iran’s Fars news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/shrapnel-damage-causes-power-cuts-tehran-local-media-reports

[2026-03-31 13:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kwon Eunbi switches agency: report

Snippet: Kwon Eunbi is joining Galaxy Corporation as her exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment ends Tuesday, according to a local media report.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706500

[2026-03-31 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Troy Johnston hits 2-run homer as Rockies rout Blue Jays 14-5 for 1st win of season

Snippet: Colorado Rockies’ Hunter Goodman hits a single in fifth-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, March 30, 2026. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rockies-blue-jays-score-79b3ca24bd3b40bdfb2ba570e34fcf9a

[2026-03-31 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban

Snippet: SYDNEY, Australia — A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/31/world/asia-oceania/australian-regulator-probes-facebook-youtube-over-teen-social-media-ban/2311027

[2026-03-31 13:17 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia politics LIVE: Israeli ambassador addresses National Press Club; question time returns

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-politics-live-israeli-ambassador-addresses-national-press-club-question-time-returns-20260331-p5zk64.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed