[2026-02-24 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Main blaze of wildfire put out in southeastern city of Miryang

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with extinguishment of main blaze; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224001451315

[2026-02-24 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sluggish outback storm triggers widespread flood warning

Snippet: Dark storm clouds gather over Benalla, in north-eastern Victoria. (Supplied: Rene Martens/Weather Obsessed)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/flood-watch-severe-summer-storms-rain-deluge/106380770

[2026-02-24 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow - DailyNews

Snippet: A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/breaking-news/956820/more-than-5000-flights-cancelled-as-us-east-coast-digs-out-of-record-snow/

[2026-02-24 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump seems to mock US women's hockey team while congratulating men on gold

Snippet: Topic:Winter Olympic Games

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/trump-us-mens-hockey-team-under-fire-mocking-womens-team/106380212

[2026-02-24 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 1 dead, 3 injured in Gangnam apartment fire

Snippet: A fire broke out at the Eunma Apartment complex in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul Tuesday morning, killing a teenager and injuring three before the flames were completely extinguished at around 7:36 a.m.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10681055

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Morocco earthquake

Snippet: Catastrophe09/19/2023September 19, 20238 images

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/morocco-earthquake/t-66767725

[2026-02-24 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023

Snippet: Nature and Environment09/26/2023September 26, 2023

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-syria-earthquake-2023/t-19122148

[2026-02-24 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) 1 killed, 3 injured in fire at Seoul's Eunma Apartments

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224001951315

[2026-02-24 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Wildfire in southeastern city of Miryang rages for 2nd day; 51% contained

Snippet: A wildfire in the southeastern city of Miryang raged for the second day Tuesday as firefighters and forestry authorities raced to put it out with the break of day.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680883

[2026-02-24 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Hundreds of volunteer firies kicked out after failing to do child safety training

Snippet: All Tasmania Fire Service employees and volunteers were required to do the training. (Tasmania Fire Service: A Zelinski)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/tas-fire-service-volunteers-terminated-child-safety-training/106379368

[2026-02-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Dangerous very quickly': Victoria braces for wild weather and flash flooding

Snippet: Victoria's emergency services have announced a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro / James Ross

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/dangerous-very-quickly-states-flash-flood-warning/pg6stgrif

[2026-02-24 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 1 killed, 3 injured in fire at Seoul's Eunma Apartments

Snippet: SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- One person was killed and three others injured after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in southern Seoul on Tuesday, authorities said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224001900315

[2026-02-24 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Wildfire in southeastern city of Miryang rages for 2nd day; 51 pct contained

Snippet: MIRYANG, South Korea, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- A wildfire in the southeastern city of Miryang raged for the second day Tuesday as firefighters and forestry authorities raced to put it out with the break of day.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260224001400315

[2026-02-24 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Buy-back plan offers Hong Kong’s fire-hit homeowners a fresh start

Snippet: Generous pricing and a flat-exchange pledge make this settlement package a swift and practical solution for affected households

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3344346/buy-back-plan-offers-hong-kongs-fire-hit-homeowners-fresh-start

[2026-02-24 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

Snippet: A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx289g1yw97o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-24 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

Snippet: A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore’s National Aquarium.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/otters-video-snow-storm-slides-baltimore-aquarium-97c075e88a33789e9bf54257eb150f8d

[2026-02-24 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Injured animals emerge from refuges weeks after SA bushfire

Snippet: A kangaroo and joey in the blackened fireground at Deep Creek. (Supplied: Tash Mohring)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/deep-creek-fire-wildlife-response-animals-south-australia/106334650

[2026-02-24 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Weather experts call Northeast blizzard a 'classic' storm with everything just right for big snow

Snippet: A massive snowstorm is pummeling the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay homes amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures. (AP Video: David Martin, Emily Wang, Jennifer Peltz, Derek Karikari and Lisa Dwyer)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/snow-weather-noreaster-snowfall-records-blizzard-northeast-aff4424880506264d7828b39faaee008

[2026-02-24 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Person shot by border patrol agent who returned fire in New Hampshire

Snippet: An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/new-hampshire-border-shooting-canada-immigration-e81d822ea8914fdd00a38278ac18334b

[2026-02-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction sector’s contribution to GDP expected to reach 5% - DailyNews

Snippet: The construction sector’s contribution to GDP is expected to reach around 5% in 2026, supported by infrastructure projects already under way such as Central Expressway Section 1 and port developments, as well as upcoming projects including the new airport terminal and Central Expressway Phase 3, alongside Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction and other projects in the pipeline, Access Engineering Executive Vice Chairman Christopher Joshua told the Asia Securities organised Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956424/construction-sectors-contribution-to-gdp-expected-to-reach-5/

[2026-02-24 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AAC donates 25 Mn trowards disaster relief for Ditwah Cyclone victims - DailyNews

Snippet: Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) has donated Rs. 25 million towards the Disaster Relief Support Fund aim to assist the Ditwah Cyclone victims.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/business/956347/aac-donates-25-mn-trowards-disaster-relief-for-ditwah-cyclone-victims/

[2026-02-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo to Batticaloa Meenagaya train resumes service - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meenagaya train from Colombo to Batticaloa which was suspended due to damages to the railway line during Cyclone Ditwah resumed services yesterday (23).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/24/local/956716/colombo-to-batticaloa-meenagaya-train-resumes-service/

[2026-02-24 06:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top photos of the day by The Associated Press

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/associated-press-top-photos-february-23-2026-8431c905866f32c76114a0e32b32526b

[2026-02-24 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan

Snippet: Israeli settlers have defaced and set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, marking the latest incident in a wave of Israeli violence against Palestinians in the territory.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/23/israeli-settlers-deface-set-fire-to-west-bank-mosque-during-ramadan

[2026-02-24 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Photos of massive snowstorm striking northeast US

Snippet: Pedestrians cross 42nd Street near Bryant Park during a snow storm, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/snowstorm-snow-cold-winter-726d2574c843811aafe5fcbe65d82eab

[2026-02-24 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US East Coast hit by powerful winter storm

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/us-east-coast-hit-by-powerful-winter-storm/video-76091918

[2026-02-24 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Snowstorm blankets US northeast as New York sees travel ban

Snippet: NEW YORK — More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States on Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/24/world/snowstorm-blankets-us-northeast-as-new-york-sees-travel-ban/2283230

[2026-02-24 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Crans-Montana — Life after the Swiss fire disaster

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/crans-montana-life-after-the-swiss-fire-disaster/video-76095203

[2026-02-24 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Mosque set on fire near Nablus, Australian teen attacked

Snippet: Headlines edited by Shir Perets and Maayan Alon.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-887632

[2026-02-24 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US storm, Mexico violence and halt of Global Entry disrupt air travel

Snippet: A winter storm disrupted travel across the Northeast, grounding most flights in Philadelphia. More than 600 flights were canceled before departures resumed midafternoon. (AP Video by Tassanee Vejpongsa)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/winter-storm-flight-cancellations-us-travel-54feed6ca0fb8e05c3b59326bd7ff24c

[2026-02-24 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Highlights: New York City schools to reopen amd winter snowstorm

Snippet: Even as the digging out began in New York and New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned Monday that perilous conditions could persist. Thousands are dealing with power failures from downed electrical lines.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/winter-snow-storm-new-york

[2026-02-24 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Israeli settlers burn a mosque in the West Bank during Ramadan

Snippet: People check a fire-damaged area in the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque following, according to Palestinian authorities, an attack by Israeli settlers on the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-news-02-23-2026-306e91dd7abbf0ad1b02935f1d1d9d4a

[2026-02-23 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Ukraine Drones Spark Fire at Key Transneft Oil Hub in Tatarstan

Snippet: Ukrainian drone strikes have caused a fire at a key oil pumping station for Russia’s pipeline monopoly Transneft in the republic of Tatarstan, media reported and officials confirmed early Monday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/23/ukraine-drones-spark-fire-at-key-transneft-oil-hub-in-tatarstan-a92021

[2026-02-23 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian mosque in occupied West Bank during Ramadan

Snippet: Settlers set fire to a mosque south of Nablus, occupied West Bank, amid rising Israeli violence against Palestinians.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/settlers-torch-and-vandalise-mosque-nablus

[2026-02-23 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nationwide mobilization order issued for Miryang wildfire

Snippet: Fire authorities are working to contain a wildfire that broke out on a hill in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10680664

[2026-02-23 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Main blaze in wildfire in southern Hamyang County contained

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES headline, lead, details)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223001252315

[2026-02-23 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'El Mencho' killing sparks chaos and violence across Mexico

Snippet: Within hours of ​the ​killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, ​alias El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected ⁠to be his loyalists blocked motorways across several states and set cars and businesses on fire.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/02/23/mexico-news-el-mencho-cartel-killing/

[2026-02-23 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Snippet: Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3344309/hong-kong-restaurant-burgled-hk800000-cash-stolen

[2026-02-23 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused

Snippet: If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344304/hong-kong-fire-victims-keep-receiving-hk150000-subsidy-until-rehoused

[2026-02-23 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Snippet: Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344298/some-tai-po-fire-survivors-doubtful-over-governments-unfair-rehousing-plan

[2026-02-23 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning - DailyNews

Snippet: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956071/new-york-other-us-states-under-state-of-emergency-as-snow-falls-amid-blizzard-warning/

[2026-02-23 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Farmers say nature reserve a ticking time bomb without fire mitigation

Snippet: The Lake Magenta Nature Reserve is bounded by broadacre cropping and grazing country. (ABC Great Southern: Mark Bennett )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/farmers-raise-concerns-over-lake-magenta-nature-reserve-fire/106370154

[2026-02-23 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strong earthquake strikes off Malaysia - DailyNews

Snippet: A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early Monday off Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/breaking-news/956025/strong-earthquake-strikes-off-malaysia/

[2026-02-23 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Wildfire in southern Hamyang County rages for 3rd day

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with prime minister's visit; ADDS photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260223001251315

[2026-02-23 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes parts of Malaysia, USGS says

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The US Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken parts of Malaysia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/world/asia-oceania/a-powerful-magnitude-71-earthquake-shakes-parts-of-malaysia-usgs-says/2282649

[2026-02-23 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Wildfire in southern Hamyang County rages for 3rd day

Snippet: A wildfire in the southern county of Hamyang raged for the third day Monday as firefighters and forestry authorities raced to put out the main blaze within the day.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10679980

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

Source: SBS News

Title: What we know as police turn to bush in search for kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian

Snippet: NSW Police have extracted forensic evidence that has linked a vehicle fire last week to the kidnapping of missing Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Source: Supplied / NSW Police

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/police-update-chris-baghsarian-kidnapping/c9h91ngfa

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

Source: SBS News

Title: Australia faces drenching as storm system set to bring heavy rain and flash floods

Snippet: Parts of Australia are face severe weather this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Source: Getty / Steve Christo - Corbis

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-faces-drenching-as-storm-system-set-to-bring-heavy-rain-and-flash-floods/882zlhxny

[2026-02-23 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA news LIVE: Arson squad investigating fire that destroyed multiple cars at Perth mechanic

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-arson-squad-investigating-fire-that-destroyed-multiple-cars-at-perth-mechanic-20260223-p5o4li.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

Snippet: A historic winter storm has placed 54 million people under blizzard warnings and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban New York City.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75ere6z4weo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss