Topic: Natural Disasters — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Islamabad is in an ‘open war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship
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[2026-02-28 11:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods
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[2026-02-28 09:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
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[2026-02-28 09:15 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Brown, third member of hit HBO series to die since December, was trapped in barn fire while trying to jumpstart car at home
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[2026-02-28 08:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: More flooding is on the cards for parts of Queensland. (Supplied: Diamantina Shire Council/Valeri Fernandez)
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[2026-02-28 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-02-28 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-28 07:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-02-28 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-28 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A solider stands guard after exchanges of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces. (Reuters: Abdul Khaliq Achakzai)
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[2026-02-28 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Weather Forecasts
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[2026-02-28 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-28 02:18 UTC+10:00] [Defense and Military Forces] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: Muslims in Gaza Observe Ramadan Amid Fragile Cease-Fire Deal1:17
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[2026-02-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
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.
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[2026-02-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese nationals warned to avoid high-risk areas after infrastructure becomes a primary target for rebels seeking to halt military junta
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[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Seton Hall Pirates (19-9, 9-8 Big East) at UConn Huskies (26-3, 16-2 Big East)
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[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-9, 10-5 AAC) at Rice Owls (25-3, 15-0 AAC)
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[2026-02-27 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Villanova Wildcats (22-6, 13-4 Big East) at St. John’s Red Storm (22-6, 15-2 Big East)
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[2026-02-27 19:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-02-27 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The death of Mitchell Thomas, 3, in a house fire in Alice Springs is being investigated by the coroner. (Supplied: NT Courts)
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[2026-02-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
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.
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[2026-02-27 18:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-27 16:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
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[2026-02-27 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December
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[2026-02-27 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-27 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-02-27 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events
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[2026-02-27 14:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events
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[2026-02-27 13:09 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
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[2026-02-27 11:42 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Weather] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-02-27 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-27 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
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[2026-02-27 09:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-27 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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)
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[2026-02-27 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Monitoring equipment is being installed around Gnowangerup due to an earthquake swarm. (ABC Great Southern: Rosemary Murphy)
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[2026-02-27 08:27 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Thousands of commuters stranded on major roads after severe weather on Thursday night
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[2026-02-27 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
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.
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[2026-02-27 06:57 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Northern Territory MP Yingiya Guyula has said David Connolly shouldn't be welcome as NT administrator "until he's proven that he no longer has these racist opinions". Source: AAP / Amanda Parkinson
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[2026-02-27 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: There were 40 flood rescues within a three-hour period on Thursday night. (Supplied: NSW SES)
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[2026-02-27 06:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Dozens of flood rescues have been carried out in Sydney in the past 24 hours after a massive afternoon and overnight downpour, with more on the way.Homes were evacuated as the rain inundated streets in Fairfield East and more than 490 calls were made to the SES.Out of those, 42 led to swift water rescues.READ MORE: Where have Friday night drinks gone?
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[2026-02-27 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two Fundamental Rights petitions challenging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to impose Emergency Regulations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The petitions, filed by the Centre for Policy Alternatives and attorney Aazath Atham Lebbe, were taken up before a three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, Justice Kumudini Wickremasinghe and Justice Arjuna Obeyesekere.
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[2026-02-27 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Burketown residents are experiencing one of the longest wet seasons in recent history. (Supplied: Kathleen McConachy)
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[2026-02-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Members of 23 families who were displaced in the Rendapola Haggala area of Nuwara Eliya due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah have been living in temporary tents for the last three months. The houses of these families have been completely destroyed and the NBRO has designated the area they earlier lived in as unsuitable for human habitation.
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[2026-02-27 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tourists sunbathe on the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Grace, in Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, Aug. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)
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[2026-02-27 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A MASSIVE fire that tore through a residential area along Cabildo Street in Intramuros was declared out late Wednesday, according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
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[2026-02-27 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: HAVANA — Cuba said it had thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coast guard opened fire on Wednesday at a Florida-registered speedboat near its shores, killing four people and wounding six others.
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[2026-02-27 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.
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[2026-02-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [Wyoming] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Photograph shows conservative activist handing slip to Darin McCann and Marlene Brady holding a similar paper
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[2026-02-27 00:52 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: View image in fullscreenParis, FranceThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen holds a lamb as she visits the Paris international agricultural show (Salon de l’Agriculture) at the Paris ExpoPhotograph: Raphaël Lafargue/ABACA/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenChonburi province, ThailandUS marines participate in an amphibious assault exercise as part of the Cobra Gold 2026 joint military exercisePhotograph: Chalinee Thirasupa/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenWest BankA cat sits outside a tent that was reportedly set on fire by Israeli settlers from a nearby settlement, in Susya village,
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[2026-02-27 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says two-month preparatory period will prioritise safety with access granted in stages
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