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

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Is the doctors’ war at Royal College finally ending?

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/is-the-racp-battle-finally-ending/

[2026-02-27 04:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

Snippet: Afghanistan has launched attacks againt Pakistani military positions along the border in response to Pakistani air strikes last week, Taliban authorities said.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/afghanistan-says-it-launches-attacks-against-pakistan

[2026-02-27 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Community forest in Eastern DR Congo tests promise of local control amid conflict

Snippet: Spanning some 150 million hectares, the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the most coveted in the world, sought by logging companies and controversial carbon-offset developers alike.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/community-forest-in-eastern-dr-congo-tests-promise-of-local-control-amid-conflict/

[2026-02-27 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon's Anthropic ultimatum

Snippet: Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-military-ai-hegseth-department-of-defense-f05674f7195051ab843e5087d12c8cf8

[2026-02-27 04:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unknown drone jammed near French navy flagship in Sweden — forces

Snippet: PARIS — Sweden's army jammed a drone of unknown origin on Wednesday not far from the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was in Swedish waters, the two countries' armed forces said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/unknown-drone-jammed-near-french-navy-flagship-in-sweden-forces/2289517

[2026-02-27 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive

Snippet: India won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ce3gyx49z52o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-27 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Diving World Cup in Mexico canceled amid safety concerns

Snippet: A National Guard patrols a highway near Aguililla, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/diving-world-cup-mexico-cancel-1ce60db5b2b225d360b25f19ac110094

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Education Ministry to cancel school if Iran attacks, transition later to remote learning

Snippet: In the event of renewed war with Iran, Israel's schools will cancel classes during the initial days of the conflict rather than immediately transition to remote learning, according to a Wednesday statement from Arieh Mor, Deputy Director General for Security and Emergency at the Education Ministry.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888059

[2026-02-27 03:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Hamas, Iran helping Russia send migrants to Europe via tunnels, US military historian says - report

Snippet: Russia sends migrants to Europe through secret tunnels originating in Belarus, possibly built by Hamas or Hezbollah, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888124

[2026-02-27 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Attacks by Sudanese paramilitary forces on a Darfur town displaces over 3,000

Snippet: Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, center, greets the crowd during a military-backed tribes’ rally in the Nile River State of Sudan, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-darfur-displaced-paramilitary-rsf-31d4a6c48cf3162b3be391a37dedef36

[2026-02-27 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Afghan authorities carry out airstrikes on Pakistan

Snippet: KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan military authorities say they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-airstrikes-513791ef82fb8c2e4acce08c2b80c41a

[2026-02-27 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A look at the US military buildup in the Middle East

Snippet: Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, President Donald Trump warned anew that “bad things will happen” if Iran refuses to make a deal on its nuclear program. Trump said the world will find out “over the next, probably, ten days.”

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-military-iran-buildup-nuclear-program-5663a8b0d81c8439adfaa010c59a36f5

[2026-02-27 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: British warships exit Arabian Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

Snippet: The UK’s Royal Navy no longer has any warships in the Arabian Gulf, despite the looming prospect of war with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/26/british-warships-exit-gulf-as-iran-conflict-looms-for-us/

[2026-02-27 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No shortcuts to peace in Ukraine

Snippet: WHEN Russian forces stormed into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Moscow’s strongman Vladimir Putin was supremely confident the “military operation” would be over in a matter of days.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/opinion/editorial/no-shortcuts-to-peace-in-ukraine/2286149

[2026-02-27 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cambodia wants 'de-escalation' in conflict with Thailand – PM

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that Phnom Penh wanted de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to its border conflict with Thailand, after Bangkok this week accused its neighbor of violating a December truce.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/asia-oceania/cambodia-wants-de-escalation-in-conflict-with-thailand-pm/2286268

[2026-02-27 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war

Snippet: GENEVA, Switzerland — Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch effort to avert war following the biggest American military buildup in the Middle East in decades.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/world/americas-emea/iran-us-talks-begin-in-push-to-avert-war/2286234

[2026-02-27 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: What to know about the deadly boat shooting in Cuban waters

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.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-us-boat-shooting-attack-invasion-exiles-b951fbbfced99f8cd350e9a5010e100d

[2026-02-27 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Embracing go-bags, gallows humor, Israelis live in limbo as Trump teases war with Iran

Snippet: Natalie Silverlieb’s go-bag looks a little different from the last time she ran to the bomb shelter with Iranian missiles incoming. Since last summer, she has had a baby, so she now has packed diapers and wipes alongside passports and water.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888134

[2026-02-27 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression

Snippet: A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888133

[2026-02-27 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli officials consider paying some Gazan war victims to rebuild global legitimacy - exclusive

Snippet: Some Israeli officials are considering paying compensation in a small number of high-profile cases in which Palestinians were killed during the war, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888138

[2026-02-27 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: AP News

Title: South Africa says 2 of its nationals died fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Snippet: South African men who were allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine are escorted by police officers as they arrive at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Str)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-russia-ukraine-war-soldiers-recruited-e66a5feb7e8fc58c4ade5cd02e125573

[2026-02-27 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Kenyan Police Arrest Man Suspected of Tricking People Into Joining Russian Army

Snippet: Kenyan police have arrested a key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia, where many were forcibly conscripted into the army and sent to Ukraine.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/kenyan-police-arrest-man-suspected-of-tricking-people-into-joining-russian-army-a92060

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

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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

Source: RT News

Title: Top AIs deploy nukes in 95% of war game simulations – study

Snippet: Leading artificial intelligence models chose to deploy nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crises, according to a recent study published by King’s College London, raising concerns about the growing role of AI in military decision-making.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633086-ai-nuke-war-simulation/

[2026-02-27 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ukraine's economy to slow after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Snippet: Workers repair the destroyed DTEK company’s power plant after a Russian missile attack on the country’s energy system in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-economy-war-ebrd-electricity-838255aa27f76046a296dfe029e2d0a9

[2026-02-27 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

Snippet: Ukrainian and US officials met in Geneva on Thursday for talks on post-war reconstruction despite a deadlock in peace negotiations with Russia, which pounded infrastructure across Ukraine with drone and missile strikes overnight.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-888122

[2026-02-27 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israeli army chief 'silent' on potentially devastating cost of new war with Iran

Snippet: Israel's army chief has privately warned about the potentially devastating consequences of a war with Iran, while officially remaining silent on the dangers to Israel from a new conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-chief-silent-potentially-devastating-cost-new-war-iran

[2026-02-27 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: How Israel can improve communication with the West - opinion

Snippet: During his latest press conference, the prime minister acknowledged that Israel’s communication efforts had not achieved their objectives during the Israel-Hamas War. This clarity is essential. Beyond political, ideological, or strategic disagreements, a significant part of the tension with Western countries – especially France – stems from deep cultural differences that shape opposing perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887885

[2026-02-27 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

Snippet: Lawmakers in the lower-house State Duma on Thursday passed a bill that would shield foreign nationals who enlist in the Russian military from being extradited to their home countries if they face criminal charges there.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/26/state-duma-passes-bill-protecting-foreign-fighters-from-criminal-prosecution-back-home-a92057

[2026-02-27 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: What do US, Iran hope to get out of Geneva nuclear talks?

Snippet: The United States hopes talks with Iran in Geneva on Thursday will produce an agreement to end or reduce Iran's nuclear weapons program substantially below what it was coming out of the 2015 Obama-era nuclear deal, as well as to reduce the threat of Tehran's ballistic missile program.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888117

[2026-02-27 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Snippet: A third family says the Australian government must do more to hold Israel and the Israeli Defence Force to account, including demanding an apology

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/27/australian-soldiers-graves-bulldozed-gaza-reparations-israel-idf-apology

[2026-02-27 00:52 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Fountain of filth’ and an inflatable Maradona: photos of the day – Thursday

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,

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/feb/26/fountain-of-filth-inflatable-maradona-photos-of-the-day-thursday

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

Source: The Duran

Title: War clouds are gathering w/ Willy OAM

Snippet: Starmer is in zugzwang. Mandelson arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/War-clouds-are-gathering-w-Willy-OAM-e3fl53k

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

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UN says civilian deaths in Sudan war more than doubled in 2025

Snippet: Killings of civilians in Sudan's civil war more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, the UN's human rights chief said on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/26/un-rights-chief-says-civilian-deaths-in-sudan-war-more-than-doubled-in-2025/

[2026-02-27 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Two Palestinians killed by Israel strikes in Gaza, say hospital officials

Snippet: Palestinians mourn over the bodies of two members of Hamas, Muhammad Abu Jabal, and Fadl Al-Burdini who were killed in an Israeli military strike, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-war-netanyahu-1bb1a68df1a35b2936a91ce0b5505d65

[2026-02-27 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

Snippet: American and Iranian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday for a new round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and the possible easing of sanctions, as Washington simultaneously amasses military assets in the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633078-iran-and-united-states-met-geneva/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-27 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China close to giving Iran a ship-killer as US carriers close in

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/china-close-to-giving-iran-a-ship-killer-as-us-carriers-close-in/

[2026-02-27 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: How Trump’s 2026 Iran ‘war’ script echoes and twists the 2003 Iraq playbook

Snippet: In January 2003, President George W Bush stood before the United States Congress to warn of a “grave danger” from a “dictator”, a former US client in the Middle East, armed with weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/how-trumps-2026-iran-war-script-echoes-and-twists-the-2003-iraq-playbook

[2026-02-26 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Breaking | China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

Snippet: Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of representatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344768/chinas-top-legislature-removes-9-military-officials-ahead-beijings-two-sessions

[2026-02-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Fearing Pentagon pizza index effect, IAF sets new take-out guidelines - report

Snippet: The Israel Air Force (IAF) has issued a new directive asking soldiers not to order food to the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, fearing an uptick in orders could alert outsiders to military action, Ynet reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-888103

[2026-02-26 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Can we use history predict Trump's next move on Iran?

Snippet: As tensions continue to mount between the United States and Iran, many find themselves asking: What will Donald Trump do next? Will he strike a deal with the Iranian regime, or will the US resort to military action? In this context, it’s essential to look at history to understand how past US presidents navigated similar situations.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-888098

[2026-02-26 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Israel responsible for most journalist killings in 2025 – report

Snippet: A record 129 media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, marking the second consecutive annual high for such deaths, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported. The New York-based organization found that Israel was responsible for two-thirds of these killings, making the conflict in Gaza the deadliest for members of the press since CPJ began data collection in 1992.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633075-israel-journalist-killings-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-02-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year

Snippet: Barring Moscow or Kyiv reaching breaking points in their war efforts, neither side will make any steps to end or ‘freeze’ the conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3344543/russia-and-ukraines-war-attrition-leaves-no-easy-ramp

[2026-02-26 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘reminds’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service lawMen applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice.

Snippet: Men applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344760/why-china-reminding-its-male-citizens-russia-about-moscows-military-service-law

[2026-02-26 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: South Africa Expresses 'Heartfelt Gratitude' For Putin Returning 17 Citizens Trapped In Warzone

Snippet: BRICS allies Russia and South Africa are taking steps to heal tensions related to the Ukraine war and allegations that groups of South African men were 'lured' to fight on behalf of Moscow.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/south-africa-expresses-heartfelt-gratitude-putin-returning-17-citizens-trapped-warzone

[2026-02-26 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Poland tells US it won’t be a ‘sucker’ as Trump reshapes NatoForeign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts.

Snippet: Foreign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3344759/poland-tells-us-it-wont-be-sucker-trump-reshapes-nato

[2026-02-26 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal

Snippet: A Greek court has sentenced four people, including two Israelis, to prison over a major wiretapping scandal involving the illegal use of Predator software to target dozens of politicians, journalists, business leaders and military officials.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/26/greek-court-finds-4-guilty-in-major-2022-spyware-scandal

[2026-02-26 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: DRC: At least nine killed in drone strike that killed M23 spokesperson

Snippet: Sources have told various press agencies that the drone strike near the Rubaya mining site on 24 February that killed M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma also killed nine other people. It however missed the movement's military commander.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/26/drc-at-least-nine-killed-in-drone-strike-that-killed-m23-spokesperson/

[2026-02-26 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: In post-Assad era, Hezbollah’s shrinks to cells, smugglers, and cheap rockets - analysis

Snippet: For years, Hezbollah moved through Syria like a second army: thousands of fighters, open supply lines, and bases visible on satellite imagery. The group helped keep Bashar Assad in power and made no effort to hide it.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-888090

[2026-02-26 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: In Simulated War Games, Top AI Models Recommended Using Nukes 95% Of The Time

Snippet: Authored by Rick Moran via PJMedia.com,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/simulated-war-games-top-ai-models-recommended-using-nukes-95-time