[2026-01-27 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trial set for September in Hong Kong model Abby Choi murder case

Snippet: Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341362/hong-kong-model-abby-chois-murder-trial-set-september

[2026-01-27 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Snippet: Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341331/hong-kong-police-probe-pond-cleaning-operation-killed-more-100-fish

[2026-01-27 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rift at influential Silicon Valley venture firm shows tech's divide over ICE shooting

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/silicon-valley-tech-companies-reactions-ice-shooting/

[2026-01-27 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: shootings

Snippet: US & Canada 9 dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada Technology Rift at influential Silicon Valley venture firm shows tech’s divide over ICE shooting Jan 27, 2026 11:31 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News ‘Bonding’ in Davao?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/shootings/

[2026-01-27 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US

Snippet: America is shooting itself in the foot by defunding basic research and manpower under the Trump White House

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341319/steadfast-state-support-key-china-winning-tech-race-us

[2026-01-27 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-minnesota-shooting-updates-january-26-2026/

[2026-01-27 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested - Michael West

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/tweets-and-bombs-both-get-you-arrested/

[2026-01-27 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets, White House says

Snippet: Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the death of a nurse in Minnesota was a result ‍of ‘deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341312/trump-does-not-want-see-people-killed-us-streets-white-house-says

[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AG informs SC of action against local agent - DailyNews

Snippet: The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/breaking-news/940649/ag-informs-sc-of-action-against-local-agent/

[2026-01-27 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saha and Gehansa lead Sri Lanka charge at ITF J30 Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Saha Kapilasena and Gehansa Methnadi recorded impressive first-round victories at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo – Week One, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/sports/940518/saha-and-gehansa-lead-sri-lanka-charge-at-itf-j30-colombo/

[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hotel fire in Pakistan’s Eastern city of Lahore leaves three dead, eight injured - DailyNews

Snippet: A fire in the basement of a hotel in Pakistan’s Eastern city of Lahore on Saturday killed at least three people and injured eight others, rescue officials said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/world/940381/hotel-fire-in-pakistans-eastern-city-of-lahore-leaves-three-dead-eight-injured/

[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The SOC approves Amendment Bills for Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs as well as Judicature - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the two (Amendment) Bills, one covering poisons, opium and dangerous drugs, and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940579/the-soc-approves-amendment-bills-for-poisons-opium-and-dangerous-drugs-as-well-as-judicature/

[2026-01-27 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 women arrested as hawkers cash in on Blackpink merchandise craze at concerts

Snippet: Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341304/2-women-arrested-hawkers-cash-blackpink-merchandise-craze-concerts

[2026-01-27 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump sends border tsar to Minnesota after second fatal ICE shooting

Snippet: President tasks Tom Homan with overseeing operations as outcry grows over the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341302/trump-sends-border-tsar-homan-minnesota-after-second-fatal-ice-shooting

[2026-01-27 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Impeachment complaints vs President Marcos referred to justice committee | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-26-2026/

[2026-01-26 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 43 months’ jail for vocal instructor who molested 7 male students

Snippet: Hong Kong judge slams Drawson Lam for breaching trust of his students, noting that defendant was unrepentant throughout trial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341280/43-months-jail-vocal-instructor-who-molested-7-male-students

[2026-01-26 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Duterte vs ICC: judges reject ‘unfit’ plea, set date for drug war case

Snippet: The 80-year-old faces a February hearing on crimes against humanity after the court rejected defence arguments that he was unfit to take part

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341279/philippines-duterte-face-icc-hearing-next-month-judges-toss-out-health-defence

[2026-01-26 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: House leadership refers impeachment complaints vs Marcos to justice committee

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/impeachment-complaints-marcos-jr-referred-house-justice-committee/

[2026-01-26 21:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong prosecutors say anti-China activists’ case not a political trial

Snippet: Case does not involve adjudication of sensitive political topics, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Ned Lai says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341161/hong-kong-prosecutors-say-case-against-anti-china-activists-not-political-trial

[2026-01-26 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Case goes on: ICC judges declare Duterte fit for pre-trial

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-fit-pre-trial-hearings-international-criminal-court/

[2026-01-26 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Case filed against Diana Gamage adjourned - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered that further evidence be recorded on February 16 in the ongoing case against former State Minister Diana Gamage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/940148/case-filed-against-diana-gamage-adjourned/

[2026-01-26 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corruption suspect’s wheelchair court appearance sparks mockery in Malaysia

Snippet: The wife of a former army chief was seen walking before later using a wheelchair in court, prompting cynical social media commentary

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341266/malaysian-corruption-suspects-wheelchair-court-appearance-sparks-online-ridicule

[2026-01-26 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Six Police officers remanded over assault on Catholic Priest - DailyNews

Snippet: Six officers from the Gampaha Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau’s Combat Motorcycle Squad were remanded today (26) until January 29, following their arrest for the alleged assault of a Catholic priest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/940133/six-police-officers-remanded-over-assault-on-catholic-priest/

[2026-01-26 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India courts EU at Republic Day as trade deal nears

Snippet: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday in the presence of EU leaders who were invited as the guests of honor.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-courts-eu-at-republic-day-as-trade-deal-nears/a-75657896

[2026-01-26 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Traffic Offences

Snippet: Reports of a "dog in the driver's seat" of a ute driving on a Tasmanian beach have prompted police to ask for witnesses to come forward.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/traffic-offences

[2026-01-26 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IGP vows strict action as PickMe and Uber drivers continue to face attacks from three-wheeler drivers - DailyNews

Snippet: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said recent clashes involving three-wheeler drivers affiliated with PickMe and Uber were caused by disputes initiated by professional three-wheeler owners, and such actions will not be tolerated. He added that the country’s general law will be strictly enforced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/940070/igp-vows-strict-action-as-pickme-and-uber-drivers-continue-to-face-attacks-from-three-wheeler-drivers/

[2026-01-26 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-PLA soldier jailed for 8 months over illegal ride-hailing trips in Hong Kong

Snippet: Magistrate rejects defendant’s explanation that he was struggling financially to support family, saying his problems were ‘self-induced’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341221/ex-pla-soldier-jailed-8-months-offering-illegal-ride-hailing-trips-hong-kong

[2026-01-26 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: STF arrests suspect carrying over 3 kg of ‘Ice’ in Bambalapitiya - DailyNews

Snippet: Police Special Task Force (STF) has seized more than 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million, during an operation in the Bambalapitiya Police Division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/940032/stf-arrests-suspect-carrying-over-3-kg-of-ice-in-bambalapitiya/

[2026-01-26 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong driver, 70, arrested after fatally striking cyclist in Tai Po

Snippet: Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341208/cyclist-fatally-hit-car-hong-kong-second-week

[2026-01-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Another vessel seized and five arrested at Mirissa over supplying drugs to trawlers taken to Dikkowita - DailyNews

Snippet: The Police Narcotics Bureau has arrested five more suspects at the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour in connection with a large-scale drug smuggling operation. This follow-up raid comes after the Sri Lanka Navy recently intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers carrying a massive consignment of narcotics in the deep seas off the southern coast.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/940005/another-vessel-seized-and-five-arrested-at-mirissa-over-supplying-drugs-to-trawlers-taken-to-dikkowita/

[2026-01-26 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SC concludes hearing into Parliamentary Pensions Bill - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court has concluded hearing arguments for and against the proposed Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/lawnorder/939269/sc-concludes-hearing-into-parliamentary-pensions-bill/

[2026-01-26 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seven arrested with 870 kgs of shark flesh - DailyNews

Snippet: Seven fishermen were arrested along with 876.2 Kg of Shark flesh (Alopias Vulpinus) by the Coast Guard during an operation conducted at the Wellamankara fishery harbour, Wennappuwa on Friday (23).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/lawnorder/939637/seven-arrested-with-870-kgs-of-shark-flesh/

[2026-01-26 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 500 drivers arrested in 2026 for using intoxicants – DIG - DailyNews

Snippet: Traffic Operations DIG D.P.J. Senadheera said that more than 500 drivers have been arrested for using intoxicants so far during 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/lawnorder/939608/over-500-drivers-arrested-in-2026-for-using-intoxicants-dig/

[2026-01-26 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Time’s ripe to go paperless on arbitral decisions, Hong Kong think tank says

Snippet: CEPU says electronic arbitral awards would allow Hong Kong to harness digital transformation in dispute resolution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341179/times-ripe-go-paperless-arbitral-decisions-hong-kong-think-tank-says

[2026-01-26 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK plans to create a ‘British FBI’ national police force

Snippet: The new National Police Service will tackle the most complex and serious crimes, the UK government says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341189/uk-create-british-fbi-bring-national-investigations-under-single-police-force

[2026-01-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two trawlers carrying heroin, Ice worth Rs. 4.5 Bn seized - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Police seized over 296 kilograms of narcotics including more than 184 kilograms of heroin and over 112 kilograms of ‘Ice’ during a special joint operation conducted on the high seas South of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/939821/two-trawlers-carrying-heroin-ice-worth-rs-4-5-bn-seized/

[2026-01-26 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wanted criminal ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’ brought to Sri Lanka from India - DailyNews

Snippet: A special team of Police officers brought organised criminal Hewapedige Dinusha Chathuranga, alias ‘Keselwatte Dinuka’, to the Katunayake International Airport from India on the evening of January 24. Authorities had previously issued an international Red Notice for his arrest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/939857/wanted-criminal-keselwatte-dinuka-brought-to-sri-lanka-from-india/

[2026-01-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fury in Turkey after woman’s headless body found in rubbish bin

Snippet: Police intercept male suspects as women’s rights groups express outrage at the latest brutal killing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341186/anger-rights-groups-womans-headless-body-found-istanbul-rubbish-bin

[2026-01-26 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Peiris, Norbet, Kubherane and Rehan reach SSC Tennis finals - DailyNews

Snippet: Yuhansa Peiris of Bishop’s College, Annaya Norbet of Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya, Mayooran Kubherane of St. Peter’s College and Rehan Gunawardhana of Carey College booked their places in the finals of the Girls’ and Boys’ Under-18 events at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/sports/939899/peiris-norbet-kubherane-and-rehan-reach-ssc-tennis-finals/

[2026-01-26 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Expert questions self‑defense claim in Minneapolis shooting

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/legal-expert-doubts-selfdefense-claim-in-minneapolis-shooting/video-75652960

[2026-01-26 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested with narcotics worth Rs. 133 Mn at BIA - DailyNews

Snippet: Airport Customs officials arrested three passengers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (25) morning for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish worth over Rs. 133.94 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/lawnorder/939588/three-arrested-with-narcotics-worth-rs-133-mn-at-bia/

[2026-01-26 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New digital system introduced for ‘Prajashakthi’ village development planning - President’s Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: The Prajashakthi National Movement, introduced by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment, is now being implemented across all districts. In order to further strengthen and effectively implement its programmes, plans are underway to introduce a new digital system to support the initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/939575/new-digital-system-introduced-for-prajashakthi-village-development-planning-presidents-secretary/

[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian SC live-streaming gets praise from Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Justice A.H.M. Dilip Nawaz of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Saturday said that after watching live proceedings of the Supreme Court of India, he mooted live streaming of proceedings of Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/local/939812/indian-sc-live-streaming-gets-praise-from-lanka/

[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Youth killed cousin over financial dispute - DailyNews

Snippet: A 30-year-old youth who had requested a loan of Rs. 100,000 from his cousin for an urgent business need, murdered the woman and surrendered to the Police after she demanded the loan again, the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Headquarters Police has reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/lawnorder/939634/youth-killed-cousin-over-financial-dispute/

[2026-01-26 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Wake-up call’: Obama and Clinton speak out as latest killing shocks US

Snippet: Two former presidents join the outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, as video analysis appears to contradict the government’s statements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341185/minneapolis-killing-wake-call-us-values-are-under-assault-says-obama

[2026-01-26 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Minneapolis: Clashes over fatal shooting at ICE protest

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/minneapolis-clashes-over-fatal-shooting-at-ice-protest/video-75642418

[2026-01-26 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach prison grounds

Snippet: The incident took place outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs in West London, where a pro-Palestinian hunger striker is being held

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341184/dozens-protesters-supporting-palestine-action-hunger-striker-arrested-uk

[2026-01-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rescuers recover bodies after Java landslide, 72 still missing

Snippet: The landslide killed at least 25, as authorities warn coming rain could further destabilise the slope as rescuers search

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341180/indonesian-rescuers-recover-bodies-after-java-landslide-72-still-missing

[2026-01-26 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong civil servants warned to avoid perks after official’s bribery probe

Snippet: Former Tianjin office chief’s ferry trip sparks debate on whether accepting perceived gifts breaches the city’s anti-bribery laws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341176/hong-kong-civil-servants-warned-avoid-perks-after-officials-bribery-probe

[2026-01-25 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Homestretch

Snippet: Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Surfers’ turf: La Union’s world-class waves Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Grace under pressure: Agatha Wong’s wushu journey Jan 25, 2026 8:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Beyond the bell: Nesthy Petecio’s becoming Jan 11, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Familiar game, foreign courts: Thirdy Ravena’s heart for basketball Dec 28, 2025 8:01 PM PHT Share in Chat Share

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/homestretch-show/