[2026-03-05 17:05 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song

Snippet: Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/best-australian-politicians-song-stunts

[2026-03-05 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Australia declares deployment of 'military assets' to the Middle East

Snippet: Australia's Prime Minister told parliament on Thursday that "military assets" had been deployed to the Middle East as a contingency plan.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/australia-declare-deployment-military-assets-middle-east

[2026-03-05 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hanson billed taxpayers $9000 for charter flight to opening of Rinehart-funded building

Snippet: Pauline Hanson stung taxpayers almost $9000 for a chartered flight to the opening of a building at a private agricultural college funded by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/hanson-billed-taxpayers-9000-for-charter-flight-to-opening-of-rinehart-funded-building-20260305-p5o7vh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 16:48 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pro-Palestine protest organisers ‘a pack of communists’ intent on confrontation with police, Minns tells budget estimates

Snippet: New South Wales premier faces questions over what he told MPs who attended demonstration opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/pro-palestine-protest-organisers-communists-nsw-premier-chris-minns-ntwnfb

[2026-03-05 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Key liberal figures set for election

Snippet: Thursday marks deadline for public officials to quit to run for election

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687829

[2026-03-05 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Wilson croons, Taylor gets politicking and Carney visits

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/isis-brides-tim-wilson-angus-taylor-mark-carney-cost-of-living/106405248

[2026-03-05 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai chair highlights Korea-Philippines ties during Manila visit

Snippet: HD Hyundai Chair Chung Ki-sun visited the Philippines this week as part of the South Korean government’s economic mission, paying tribute to Korean War veterans, attending a bilateral business forum and inspecting the group’s shipyard operations in Subic Bay.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687791

[2026-03-05 16:23 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing tasks Hong Kong with fast-tracking Northern Metropolis, boosting integration

Snippet: City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345521/beijing-tasks-hong-kong-fast-tracking-northern-metropolis-boosting-integration

[2026-03-05 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee orders all available means mobilized for Koreans’ evacuation from Middle East

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687786

[2026-03-05 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Republicans try again on Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war

Snippet: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pauses before speaking with reporters just days before funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-homeland-security-funding-32c81b70baf9971cab6f4f0501df9dc7

[2026-03-05 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former 'Chungju Man' nears 1m subscribers with single video

Snippet: Kim Seon-tae, the former official behind the Chungju city government's wildly popular YouTube channel, is drawing explosive attention after launching his own channel following his resignation from public service.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687762

[2026-03-05 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: House to vote on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy

Snippet: Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt the Trump administration’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear exit strategy.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/house-vote-iran-war-powers-resolution-trump-5d7d93c7793802881d9cde042220d7bc

[2026-03-05 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Men indicted for growing cannabis at state-subsidized smart farm

Snippet: Two men in their 30s were recently indicted for illegally cultivating cannabis at an underground farming facility, part of a sweeping raid conducted by the joint government drug crime investigation headquarters.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687757

[2026-03-05 15:50 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Innocent family sue police over raid, arrest in Dezi Freeman manhunt

Snippet: The son of a policewoman has launched civil court action against the state government after he was arrested near Shepparton and his family’s property raided by dozens of officers as part of the manhunt for alleged double murderer Dezi Freeman.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/innocent-family-sue-police-over-raid-arrest-in-dezi-freeman-manhunt-20260304-p5o7cq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 15:48 UTC+10:00] [Stephen Colbert] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Texan James Talarico: is this the face of Democrats’ 2026 US midterm hopes?

Snippet: The Texas Senate race holds implications for which party will control the chamber after the midterms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3345517/texan-james-talarico-face-democrats-2026-us-midterm-hopes

[2026-03-05 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka seeks ICC cooperation for new interim administrative framework for Cricket - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government of Sri Lanka has intensified efforts to restructure the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage confirming high-level discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961823/sri-lanka-seeks-icc-cooperation-for-new-interim-administrative-framework-for-cricket/

[2026-03-05 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that he could not rule out his country’s military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East, after earlier saying that the US-Israeli strikes on Iran were “inconsistent with international law”.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/5/canada-pm-carney-says-unable-to-rule-out-military-role-in-iran-war

[2026-03-05 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The Ministry of Finance of Thailand, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund Underscore Significant Progress Toward the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings

Snippet: BANGKOK, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand's Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Thailand, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today took stock of preparations for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, which Thailand will host from October 12–18, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687731

[2026-03-05 15:34 UTC+10:00] [Democratic Action Party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia’s Arm chip deal probe turns political as ex-aide says: ‘I am not Jho Low 2.0’

Snippet: The probe into a flagship chip-design deal has sparked criticism, with Prime Minister Anwar’s allies questioning the investigation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3345514/malaysias-arm-chip-deal-probe-turns-political-ex-aide-says-i-am-not-jho-low-20

[2026-03-05 15:31 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: University antisemitism watchdog. Rails run for Segal pick Greg Craven?

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/university-antisemitism-watchdog-rails-run-for-segal-pick-greg-craven/

[2026-03-05 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DILG uncovers 'culture of corruption' in Bureau of Fire Protection; charges filed against officials, supplier

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday exposed a culture of corruption within the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), involving bribery, bid rigging, and malversation of public funds, prompting the filing of criminal and administrative charges against implicated officials and calls for preventative suspension.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/news/dilg-uncovers-culture-of-corruption-in-bureau-of-fire-protection-charges-filed-against-officials-supplier/2293667

[2026-03-05 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 - DailyNews

Snippet: China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961808/china-sets-lowest-economic-growth-target-since-1991/

[2026-03-05 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU allocates additional €1 million in humanitarian support for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The European Union has allocated an additional €1 million (over Rs. 370 million) in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/local/961797/eu-allocates-additional-e1-million-in-humanitarian-support-for-sri-lanka/

[2026-03-05 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran postpones Khamenei’s farewell as Israel threatens to kill successor - DailyNews

Snippet: A ceremony commemorating Iran’s late leader Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran has been postponed, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, days after he was assassinated along with family members in joint air strikes by Israel and the ‌United States.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/breaking-news/961794/iran-postpones-khameneis-farewell-as-israel-threatens-to-kill-successor-2/

[2026-03-05 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Haitiano fallece en centro de detención en EEUU con dolor de muelas sin tratar, dice su hermano

Snippet: Un agente federal porta una placa del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) el 10 de junio de 2025, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Yuki Iwamura, archivo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-haitiano-muerto-dolor-de-muelas-ac609daee65f1896832a61a3b7076335

[2026-03-05 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cuba hit by widespread power blackout

Snippet: HAVANA (Reuters) -- A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, the state electric utility said on Wednesday, as the Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from ‌the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687699

[2026-03-05 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Space start-up that launched NASA rockets from NT folds, owing government $5m

Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/equatorial-launch-australia-in-liquidation-nt-government-debt/106414644

[2026-03-05 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sea is higher than we thought: study

Snippet: Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are, a new study said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687693

[2026-03-05 14:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes

Snippet: US Senate Republicans backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop ‌the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10687692

[2026-03-05 14:43 UTC+10:00] [Australian education] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Massive underfunding’ blamed as students enrolled in Australian public schools falls to new low

Snippet: As thousands more students head to private schools, advocates hope new government funding deals might draw families back to public sector

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/australian-public-school-enrolments-low-funding

[2026-03-05 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines to ‘pass the torch’ — surprisingly reveals he won’t seek reelection

Snippet: In a shocking announcement, lawmaker Steve Daines (R-Mont.) revealed Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to a third term in the US Senate.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/montana-gop-sen-steve-daines-to-pass-the-torch-surprisingly-reveals-he-wont-seek-reelection/

[2026-03-05 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Canada and Australia leaders urge Iran war de-escalation

Snippet: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese participate in a joint news conference, in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-canada-carney-iran-albanese-782de2f4cf66feab671e56c46d87700a

[2026-03-05 14:27 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA Judge’s marriage to Police Minister sparks legal challenge in murder case

Snippet: Warning: This story contains graphic content. Indigenous readers are advised this story contains the name and images of a deceased person.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-judge-s-marriage-to-police-minister-sparks-legal-challenge-in-murder-case-20260305-p5o7t5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 14:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Byelection to be fought within weeks after ex-opposition leader's resignation

Snippet: Voters in rural southern NSW will head to the polls in May after former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation last month triggered a byelection in the seat of Farrer.The byelection will be held on Saturday, May 9, House Speaker Milton Dick announced during Question Time today.The electorate of Farrer has existed since 1949, but its current borders were drawn in 2016.READ MORE: Fresh interest rate hike is coming in May, economists warnSussan Ley announced her resignation from politics last month.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/farrer-byelection-called-for-may-9-2026/534cacb8-6aee-4737-80e1-3e99cd76ad92

[2026-03-05 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'A bit of a surprise': Parents respond to possible e-bike, scooter ban for under-16s

Snippet: Queensland's transport minister says existing laws around e-bikes and e-scooters are not "practical", as the government weighs up recommended age restrictions and licensing requirements for the devices.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/qld-ebike-inquiry-recommendations-responses/106418032

[2026-03-05 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Li] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report

Snippet: Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345503/takeaways-chinese-premier-li-qiangs-government-work-report

[2026-03-05 14:21 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: NSW union boss charged after 167 guns allegedly found strewn across his home

Snippet: A long-term senior official with the Electrical Trades Union NSW has faced court on a string of charges, including firearm offences and dealing with proceeds of crime after police allegedly found 167 guns at his house and more than $120,000 in cash.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/nsw-union-boss-charged-after-167-guns-allegedly-found-strewn-across-his-home-20260305-p5o7ry.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 14:20 UTC+10:00] [National Development and Reform Commission] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s venture capital revival, fuelled by state cash, faces risk of losing momentum

Snippet: Four government funds formed to back projects, but lack of funding diversity could risk stalling the industry again if policy shifts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3345502/chinas-venture-capital-revival-fuelled-state-cash-faces-risk-losing-momentum

[2026-03-05 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Haitian man dies in ICE custody with untreated toothache, brother says

Snippet: A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/immigrant-detention-center-death-arizona-toothache-387db517f4f408df01365801cd7761a3

[2026-03-05 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Question time LIVE updates: Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses parliament, Labor’s FOI bill ditched in Senate

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/question-time-live-updates-canadian-pm-mark-carney-addresses-parliament-labor-s-foi-bill-ditched-in-senate-20260305-p5o7sq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 13:50 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Snippet: Spoiled for Joyce.Credit:

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-latest-illustrations-from-artist-alan-moir-20230608-p5df1x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 13:47 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Marine veteran's arm broken in altercation with US senator

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/tim-sheehy-brian-mcginnis-senator-protest-arm-broken-usa-politics-news/e923d220-12db-4660-88c4-b595c7c6628f

[2026-03-05 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Afternoon showers expected in several areas - DailyNews

Snippet: Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Hambantota, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts after 2.00 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/local/961767/afternoon-showers-expected-in-several-areas/

[2026-03-05 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Consumer Price Index] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Leverage unique strengths and global role, Beijing’s No 2 tells Hong Kong

Snippet: Li Qiang delivered the government work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing on Thursday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345497/leverage-unique-strengths-and-global-role-chinas-no-2-tells-hong-kong

[2026-03-05 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: High-powered electric motorbikes to be legalised, while Clive is banned from his e-trike

Snippet: The Queensland government has been told to make high-powered motorbikes legal – rather than ban them – in response to safety fears and widespread fury over teens flagrantly ignoring laws and riding the devices dangerously in public.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/queensland/high-powered-electric-motorbikes-to-be-legalised-while-clive-is-banned-from-his-e-trike-20260305-p5o7og.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah says he will not seek reelection

Snippet: Utah Rep. Burgess Owens talks to supporters during an Utah Republican election night party, June 28, 2022, in South Jordan, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/burgess-owens-retirement-congress-republican-dfb956891d127685cf04d19d7e42a6f7

[2026-03-05 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Minister decries questioning over election message as 'misogynist attack'

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/jane-howlett-facing-more-pressure-in-parliament/106418280

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: Pentagon ‘taking a look’ at deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran as UN office demands answers

Snippet: US military has not taken responsibility for the strike, which killed at least 165 students, according to Iranian officials – key US politics stories from Wednesday 4 March at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/trump-news-at-a-glance-latest-updates

[2026-03-05 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: JBy Jane Bardon

Snippet: Jane Bardon is an investigative journalist at ABC Darwin where she has worked as Senior National Reporter, 7.30 NT Program Producer and state political reporter. She has won two Walkley Awards, a New York Festivals Gold Investigative Reporting Award and four UN Awards for her documentaries and reports on indigenous incarceration, youth justice abuses and indefinite detention of asylum seekers.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jane-bardon/167024

[2026-03-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Anthony Albanese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian PM Anthony Albanese gave Donald Trump model nuclear submarine on golden plate at White House

Snippet: Exclusive: Prime minister also presented Melania Trump with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendant

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/australian-pm-albanese-trump-white-house-visit-gold-submarine-gift