[2026-03-01 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Burj Al Arab damaged after drone strike in Dubai

Snippet: A missile strike linked to Iran triggered a fire at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/burj-al-arab-damaged-after-drone-strike-dubai

[2026-03-01 08:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0

Snippet: CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-0 win over CF Montréal in their home opener on Saturday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/montreal-fire-socre-2358f207be83e7f03954a1c78f9ecdb8

[2026-03-01 07:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies warned against travelling to Qatar, UAE in wake of strikes on Iran

Snippet: The Australian government has issued a slew of travel advisory updates for a number of Middle East countries overnight in the wake of the US-Israel operation in Iran and retaliatory strikes on US military bases.The ongoing risk of further reprisal attacks prompted a flood of warnings from the government's Smartraveller platform, which warned against travel to key regions in the Middle East.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises Australians not to travel to: Qatar, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, the United

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/iran-strikes-smart-traveller-advice-travel-disruption-government-warnings-to-australians/30be8460-140d-4612-924d-7e41a1d1251b

[2026-03-01 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Roosters fire up after opponent stays down in Vegas 9s semi-final

Snippet: We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/roosters-fire-up-after-opponent-stays-down-in-vegas-9s-semi-final-20260228-p5o6a7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bacolod City fire displaces 207 families, causes ₱1.74M in damages

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/regions/bacolod-city-fire-displaces-207-families-causes-174m-in-damages/2290500

[2026-03-01 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Loud bangs heard in Dubai and fire seen in Palm Island, says witness

Snippet: Loud bangs have been heard in Dubai, according to a Reuters witness.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/loud-bangs-heard-dubai-and-fire-seen-palm-island-says-reuters

[2026-03-01 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hi-tech aids proposed to help elderly climb stairs to fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Snippet: Wang Fuk Court residents will soon be allowed to check their flats and collect personal items but lifts remain inoperative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344993/hi-tech-aids-proposed-help-elderly-climb-stairs-fire-ravaged-tai-po-flats

[2026-02-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Celebrity] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘She isn’t sorry’: is anyone rooting for Tyra Banks now? Eight things you need to know

Snippet: Ever since Netflix dropped its documentary series, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the supermodel has been under fire. But is there another motive behind all the controversy?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/28/tyra-banks-reality-check-americas-next-top-model-need-to-know

[2026-02-28 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: 'We thought it was an earthquake': Iranian eyewitness recounts strikes

Snippet: Milad, 31, was at work in his mobile phone shop on Hafez Street in central Tehran when the explosions began. His shop is close to Republic Street, near one of the reported blast sites.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/we-thought-it-was-earthquake-iranian-eyewitness-recounts-strikes

[2026-02-28 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fudd leads No. 1 UConn against St. John's after 24-point showing

Snippet: UConn Huskies (30-0, 19-0 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (21-9, 11-8 Big East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/georgetown-hoyas-connecticut-huskies-sarah-strong-st-johns-red-storm-college-basketball-87243d584035407bb05714423fbad6d4

[2026-02-28 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Power disrupted at Flinders Medical Centre during storm

Snippet: Flinders Medical Centre experienced a power disruption this morning. (ABC News: Che Chorley)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/power-disrupted-at-flinders-medical-centre-amid-heavy-rain-sa/106400664

[2026-02-28 18:42 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Parts of Victoria on flood watch as heavy rain set to continue

Snippet: Victoria’s wild and wet end to summer is forecast to continue into March, with two more downpours expected before Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/parts-of-victoria-on-flood-watch-as-heavy-rain-set-to-continue-20260228-p5o6az.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: At least 11 killed after military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia

Snippet: At least 11 people have been killed after a military cargo plane crashed in El Alto, Bolivia's second largest city, according to media reports quoting fire officials.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rjpxxpp49o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | A tale of 2 allies: inside the deadly unravelling of Pakistan-Taliban tiesIslamabad is in an ‘open ‌war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship.

Snippet: Islamabad is in an ‘open ‌war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3344904/once-close-allies-pakistan-and-afghan-taliban-are-now-trading-fire-what-went-wrong

[2026-02-28 11:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

Snippet: SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/weather-australia-rain-flood-sa-victoria-nsw-sydney-sharks

[2026-02-28 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Fire at Melbourne care home sees dozens of residents evacuated

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fire-at-melbourne-care-home-sees-residents-evacuated/aa32b6c7-09ff-46f0-895d-a20fd64b0732

[2026-02-28 09:15 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 62

Snippet: Brown, third member of hit HBO series to die since December, was trapped in barn fire while trying to jumpstart car at home

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/27/bobby-j-brown-actor-dies-the-wire

[2026-02-28 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Outback town cops wettest February day in 25 years as cyclone risk monitored

Snippet: More flooding is on the cards for parts of Queensland. (Supplied: Diamantina Shire Council/Valeri Fernandez)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/heavy-rain-easing-in-western-queensland-cyclone-risk-monitored/106398412

[2026-02-28 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LA firefighter says he warned brush fire wasn't out before massive blaze ignited

Snippet: LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles firefighter testified in a newly released deposition that he told colleagues the ground was still smoldering from a brush fire days before authorities say it reignited into the most destructive blaze in city history.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/world/la-firefighter-says-he-warned-brush-fire-wasnt-out-before-massive-blaze-ignited/2290254

[2026-02-28 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los Angeles firefighter says he warned of smoldering ground before destructive blaze

Snippet: Water is dropped by helicopter on the advancing Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-wildfire-los-angeles-palisades-lachman-deposition-a376cc4c3f8f60158a9cca098551aafa

[2026-02-28 07:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fire at Melbourne care home sees residents evacuated

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/fire-at-melbourne-care-home-sees-residents-evacuated-20260228-p5o68m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ditwah relief paid to over 98% families - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has succeeded in providing relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka last November, as part of the comprehensive relief and empowerment programme initiated by the Government in the aftermath of the disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/28/breaking-news/959244/ditwah-relief-paid-to-over-98-families/

[2026-02-28 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Why a full-scale war between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan is unlikely

Snippet: A solider stands guard after exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces. (Reuters: Abdul Khaliq Achakzai)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/afghan-taliban-pakistan-full-scale-war-not-likely/106399784

[2026-02-28 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: ABC News

Title: Once-in-a-generation deluge for SA and Vic as north eyes triple cyclone threat

Snippet: Topic:Weather Forecasts

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/nsw-sa-vic-qld-nt-wa-weather-forecast-rain-low-cyclone/106397360

[2026-02-28 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Unions flood Buenos Aires streets as Milei’s labor overhaul nears a Senate vote

Snippet: Protesters rally during a march by trade unions and opposition groups against a labor reform bill proposed by President Javier Milei’s government in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/argentina-milei-labor-reform-protests-4746f019e02ad8eb2dd4355a2b4beb99

[2026-02-28 02:18 UTC+10:00] [Defense and Military Forces] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran

Snippet: Muslims in Gaza Observe Ramadan Amid Fragile Cease-Fire Deal1:17

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/middleeast/100000010732118/mapping-the-risks-of-attacking-iran.html

[2026-02-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pakistan and Afghanistan trade border fire as airstrikes hit cities

Snippet: Smoke rose over nearby mountains on Friday while shelling echoed across the frontier, forcing civilians to flee temporary camps and nearby villages. Civilians living near refugee camps fled overnight, fearing further attacks. Local resident Waqas Shinwari said people on both sides were exhausted and hoping for reconciliation after months of instability.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/27/pakistan-and-afghanistan-trade-border-fire-as-airstrikes-hit-cities/

[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Beijing’s US$4.5 billion Niger-Benin oil pipeline is under fire from rebelsChinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta.

Snippet: Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344831/why-beijings-us45-billion-niger-benin-oil-pipeline-being-attacked-rebels

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Reed leads No. 6 UConn against Seton Hall after 20-point game

Snippet: Seton Hall Pirates (19-9, 9-8 Big East) at UConn Huskies (26-3, 16-2 Big East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/connecticut-huskies-seton-hall-pirates-st-johns-red-storm-big-east-conference-mens-college-basketball-0feb72c0dfcb4444b57b3d9b88d26c43

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Tulsa visits Rice following Ennis' 21-point showing

Snippet: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-9, 10-5 AAC) at Rice Owls (25-3, 15-0 AAC)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tulsa-golden-hurricane-dominique-ennis-rice-owls-college-basketball-womens-college-basketball-16e6e8871b7e435d949c94d4a2b1dbfd

[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Lewis leads Villanova against No. 15 St. John's after 20-point game

Snippet: Villanova Wildcats (22-6, 13-4 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (22-6, 15-2 Big East)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/st-johns-red-storm-villanova-wildcats-mens-college-basketball-college-basketball-butler-bulldogs-35cb5060ecb94337af91e0caf8d1b4c2

[2026-02-27 19:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Firefighters battle blaze at Victorian power station

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/firefighters-battle-blaze-at-victorian-power-station-20260227-p5o66t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Coroner hears of string of maintenance failures before 3yo's house fire death

Snippet: The death of Mitchell Thomas, 3, in a house fire in Alice Springs is being investigated by the coroner. (Supplied: NT Courts)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/mitchell-thomas-inquest-alice-springs-house-fire-last-evidence/106388010

[2026-02-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

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

Snippet: Spain expands list of illnesses that qualify workers for early retirement, 4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in Tenerife and Gran Canaria and more news on Friday February 27th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260227/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-69

[2026-02-27 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NBRO experts lead reconstruction of highways and railways damaged by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has been tasked with providing expert technical support for the restoration of highways and railways damaged by the 2025 ‘Ditwah’ disaster. The initiative is a joint program involving the Road Development Authority (RDA) and Sri Lanka Railways (SLR), aimed at ensuring that reconstruction is safe, stable, and protected against future geological hazards.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/local/958927/nbro-experts-lead-reconstruction-of-highways-and-railways-damaged-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-27 16:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Major blaze breaks out inside Victorian power station

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-yallourn-power-station-fire/a0f3e99c-3ec2-462c-86c3-93acf4ea0320

[2026-02-27 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai tourism looks to US$1 billion future as Tomorrowland picks up beatAround 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December.

Snippet: Around 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3344827/thailand-eyes-us1-billion-bounce-tomorrowland-music-festival

[2026-02-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican soldiers, Bolivian Carnival and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Snippet: A soldier stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/mexico-bolivia-latin-america-caribbean-top-photos-c965de0492f84d8190e5edde8ec67680

[2026-02-27 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special Mahapola Scholarships announced for university students affected by cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Board of Trustees of the Lalith Athulmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund (MTF) has launched a one-time special scholarship program to support university students impacted by the devastating effects of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island late last year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/27/local/958842/special-mahapola-scholarships-announced-for-university-students-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-27 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Expert warning after man, dog struck by lightning in freak storm

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/lightning-expert-grant-kirby-tips-avoiding-lightning-strikes/106396874

[2026-02-27 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Expert warning after man, dog struck by lightning in freak storm

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/lightning-expert-grant-kirkby-tips-avoiding-lightning-strikes/106396874

[2026-02-27 13:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Flood warnings in place as Adelaide braces for weekend deluge

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/adelaide-south-australia-rain-flood-warnings-residents-urged-to-prepare/c07c9dad-3233-4a9c-bc81-35dbcfc8feb8

[2026-02-27 11:42 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fires and floods, fires and floods: Australia’s summer of extremes

Snippet: Australia has endured an extreme summer of fires and floods – followed by more bushfires, and more floods – as the country’s arid red centre braces for record flooding and southeastern states brace for increased bushfire risks between March and May.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/fires-and-floods-fires-and-floods-australia-s-summer-of-extremes-20260224-p5o4zu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cuba says it is communicating with US after fatal boat shooting

Snippet: A speedboat carrying 10 people approached Cuba’s north shore and opened fire on Cuban soldiers when they confronted the vessel, according to the Caribbean island’s government. Troops returned fire, killing four people and wounding six others who were detained on Wednesday after the encounter. (AP Video shot by Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-cossio-boat-shooting-rubio-americans-98e2282675358b27e10e6cb9926744c7

[2026-02-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: She was five years old and under fire. In this film, we hear her last words

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/she-was-five-years-old-and-under-fire-in-this-film-we-hear-her-last-words-20260225-p5o59m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-27 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Snippet: A soldier stands guard by a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico, Feb. 22, 2026, following the death of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Armando Solis, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/winter-olympics-state-of-union-mexico-cartel-violence-ukraine-russia-war-e451eb0da9e6cb8b6590eaf301d20005

[2026-02-27 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M for 2020 wildfires

Snippet: Chairs stand at a post office in the aftermath of the Santiam Fire, in Gates, Ore., Sept 9, 2020. (Mark Ylen/Albany Democrat-Herald via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pacificorp-wildfire-oregon-jury-verdict-0b0678c7feff9799ddab77139fe72201

[2026-02-27 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farming town rattled by more than 70 'mysterious' earthquakes

Snippet: Monitoring equipment is being installed around Gnowangerup due to an earthquake swarm. (ABC Great Southern: Rosemary Murphy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/earthquake-swarm-rattles-gnowangerup-southern-wa/106382850

[2026-02-27 08:27 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Massive rain dump on Sydney leads to flash flooding and rescue operations

Snippet: Thousands of commuters stranded on major roads after severe weather on Thursday night

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/sydney-rain-power-outage-flash-flood-rescues-evacuations-nsw

[2026-02-27 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Nukes for Ukraine would be ‘playing with fire’ – ex-US judge (VIDEO)

Snippet: Britain and France would be “playing with fire” if they supply Ukraine with nuclear components or weapons, risking a major escalation, former US judge Andrew Napolitano has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633096-ukraine-nukes-france-uk-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS