Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-04 10:50 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Annual political gathering kicks off this week in Beijing with the economy, technology and the military high on the agenda
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[2026-03-04 10:49 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Homeland security department appears to be looking into comments made about Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor
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[2026-03-04 10:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-04 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: André, del Wolverhampton, se lanza al césped para festejar su tanto ante Liverpool, en un partido de la Liga Premier inglesa, disputado el martes 3 de marzo de 2026 (Nick Potts/PA via AP)
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[2026-03-04 10:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this courtroom sketch, assistant U.S. Attorney Madison Smyser gestures to Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander and Tal Alexander as she presents her opening statement with Judge Valerie Caproni presiding on the bench in Manhattan federal court in New York, on Jan. 27, 2026. (Elizabeth Williams via AP, File)
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[2026-03-04 10:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: While scandal-scarred LAUSD boss Alberto Carvalho remains missing from public view, unseen since federal agents raided his home, his downtown office and a Miami property tied to an FBI probe, it was his wife handling the only visible cleanup Tuesday.
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[2026-03-04 10:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: James Elton is a reporter for the ABC in Katherine. He was previously the federal politics producer of 7.30, based in Parliament House.
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[2026-03-04 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Andre (7) celebrates after scoring their second goal of the game during an English Premier League match against Liverpool, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Wolverhampton, England. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)
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[2026-03-04 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Leon Bailey del Aston Villa pelea por el balón con Gabriel Gudmundsson del Leeds en el encuentro de la Liga Premier el sábado 21 de febrero del 2026. (Bruce Rollinson/PA via AP)
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[2026-03-04 09:39 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she is engaging with her counterpart in the UAE to try and assist stranded Australians as flights are grounded. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch
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[2026-03-04 09:29 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Push to give English same status as Māori and NZ sign languages sparks backlash from opposition parties and linguistic experts
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[2026-03-04 09:25 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Only five days earlier Rob Edwards had streamed down the touchline and pulled his calf, he said, celebrating Wolves’s second goal in a rare victory against rivals Aston Villa. This time he cut loose again deep into six minutes of second-half stoppage time, as André’s deflected strike floored Liverpool. Edwards booted a ball off a pitch-side cone and went to drink in the moment with the locals.
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[2026-03-04 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey, left, and Leeds United’s Gabriel Gudmundsson battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match in Birmingham, England, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Bruce Rollinson/PA via AP)
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[2026-03-04 09:07 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Sunderland departed West Yorkshire 13 months ago on a snowy February night with their hopes of automatic promotion from the Championship seemingly in tatters.
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[2026-03-04 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agencyScare Out – supported by the intelligence services and made by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou – is one of the most popular films over Lunar New Year.
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[2026-03-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Reform UK] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Nigel Farage’s attempts to appeal to centre-ground voters may cause tension in his party, according to Hope Not Hate
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[2026-03-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal
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[2026-03-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Weaving Taiwan into existing frameworks to create a stronger U.S.-led regional defense architecture is crucial to deterring Chinese aggression, the democratic island’s top diplomat told The Japan Times, as Taipei looks to deepen security ties with Tokyo and neighboring countries.
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[2026-03-04 08:59 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Regularly bracketed together, holding the same ambition of European football for the first time, Brentford continue to hold the advantage. The chase may come down to one of these much-admired teams and Bournemouth were frustrated by a 13th drawn game of the season. On a midweek night where the Premier League resembles Prem Rugby, all hustle, grappling, kicking for territory and physicality closing off creativity, Brentford toughed it out.
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[2026-03-04 08:52 UTC+10:00] [US midterm elections 2026] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record
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[2026-03-04 08:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New York Attorney General Letitia James is ordering one of Manhattan’s largest hospitals to resume providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth, weeks after the hospital ended such treatments amid funding threats from the federal government.
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[2026-03-04 08:36 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Everton harbour ambitions of bringing European football to Hill Dickinson Stadium next season and a first Premier League win at their new home in seven attempts will increase the optimism. The hosts were effective, rather than magnificent, against a woefully poor Burnley but the result is all that matters.
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[2026-03-04 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The son of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was selected to replace him as supreme leader, according to a report in Iranian opposition media.
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[2026-03-04 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr al-Busaidi, who mediated the US-Iran talks before the war, has said that diplomatic options are still “available” to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 08:17 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: See which hot shots are leading the way in the English top flight’s goalscoring charts this season
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[2026-03-04 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said France was sending its aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, to the Mediterranean and working to build a coalition that would help secure maritime traffic imperilled by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
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[2026-03-04 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Josh Duggan is a reporter with ABC Hobart, joining the team in 2024. He began his career at 7 Tasmania News, working as State Political Reporter, and in producing and presenting roles.
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[2026-03-04 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: ANKARA, March 3 (Reuters) – Turkey is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal.
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[2026-03-04 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — The prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines said Tuesday that his government did not give the U.S. authorization for a recent strike on an alleged drug boat in local waters that killed three people.
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[2026-03-04 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to purge “anti-American” narratives from the country’s national parks and museums, several media outlets have reported, citing a leaked government database. Among the themes reportedly identified for removal are racism and climate change.
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[2026-03-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The 2026 primary season, in which voters in the United States determine which candidates will represent the major Republican and Democratic political parties in the November midterm elections, has begun in earnest with votes in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.
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[2026-03-04 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: President Donald Trump has announced that the United States government will offer insurance to ships in the Persian Gulf after Iran largely succeeded in shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring.
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[2026-03-04 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The United Kingdom is deploying a warship and helicopters to Cyprus, the British government has said, as global concern continues to mount over the fallout from deadly US-Israel attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes across the region.
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[2026-03-04 07:17 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: US president criticises prime minister for third time 24 hours, describing him as ‘not Churchill’ over initial refusal
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[2026-03-04 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-03-04 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Three hero Austin cops who put their lives on the line to stop a maniac’s deadly shooting rampage are expected to face a grand-jury investigation thanks to a George Floyd-era policy.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is alarming that currently nearly 18% of Sri Lanka’s population is aged 60 and above, said Prof. Manori Weeratunga, President of the Association of Population Scholars of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka, as a country on the path to economic recovery, is facing various headwinds that apply brakes on its growth trajectory. Things are well beyond her control, whatever anyone might say. Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 27 last year, caused extensive damage to lives and property. The infrastructure network, agriculture and livestock sustained heavy damage.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s campaigns to digitize have always hit snags and it is worth asking why? Is it because of our demographics and a disproportionate number of older people? Or is it due to the fact that we are never thorough and have no regard for a job well done?
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: South Africa the most dominant team of the tournament remaining unbeaten in the Super 8 stage will meet New Zealand in the first semi final of the T-20 World Cup today (4) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, commencing at 7pm.
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[2026-03-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Central Bank to present report on economy SLBFE, Foreign Ministry to address issues Rs.30 Bn on developing energy infrastructure Full State machinery to manage situation
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[2026-03-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
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[2026-03-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has taken steps to provide research, innovation and technical assistance for the advancement of Sri Lanka’s digitalization project.
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[2026-03-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock Sports Club produced a majestic second-half comeback to stun defending champions Kandy Sports Club 41-38 (four goals, two tries, one drop goal to five goals and one penalty) in a thrilling Maliban Trophy Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Tournament semi-final played at Nittawela yesterday. The Park Club outfit trailed 28-12 at the ‘breather’ but fought back bravely to snatch victory in the dying seconds and booked their place in the final.
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[2026-03-04 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The US and Israel’s war on Iran has raged into a fourth day, with hundreds killed and thousands forced to flee as the conflict continues to spread across the Middle East.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with famous Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s champion javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga secured another victory in Australia, winning the Hobart Track Classic gold medal with a throw of 80.12m recently.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities.
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