[2026-01-23 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s ICAC arrests listed company manager, 13 others, for alleged bribery

Snippet: Cash and watches seized as staff of cleaning firm Hong Kong Johnson Holdings and subcontractors arrested for suspected crimes over contracts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340919/hong-kongs-icac-arrests-14-including-3-staff-listed-company-alleged-bribery

[2026-01-23 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”

Snippet: These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/bitcoin-jesus-roger-ver-tax-evasion-friends-of-trump

[2026-01-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Acquistapace–De Alwis power into YETI SSC Women’s Doubles Final - DailyNews

Snippet: Biyanka Acquistapace and Tuvini de Alwis produced a calm, controlled and clinical display to reach the women’s doubles final at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, played at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/sports/938656/acquistapace-de-alwis-power-into-yeti-ssc-womens-doubles-final/

[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Havelocks - Police clash for Gamini Fernando Trophy - DailyNews

Snippet: Havelock Sports Club, which went down fighting 26–36 against defending champions Kandy Sports Club at Nittawela last Sunday, will look to bounce back when they meet Police Sports Club in a crucial Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament match at Police Park today (Friday, January 23), at 4 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/sports/938241/havelocks-police-clash-for-gamini-fernando-trophy/

[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No discussion on removing AG through impeachment - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday stressed that the Government has not discussed the removal of the incumbent Attorney General nor considered any impeachment motion against him.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938603/no-discussion-on-removing-ag-through-impeachment-minister/

[2026-01-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Highest seizure of drugs, largest number of drug traffickers arrested in 2025 - Police - DailyNews

Snippet: The largest drug stockpile of 23,692 kilogrammes and 307 grams has been seized during the year 2025 from the operations that were carried out by the Police, Police Media Spokesman ASP F.U.Wootler said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938619/highest-seizure-of-drugs-largest-number-of-drug-traffickers-arrested-in-2025-police/

[2026-01-23 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After fatal rail accident, missing dog that captivated Spain is found

Snippet: The public had rallied to look for Boro, who bolted after a high-speed train crash that killed at least 43 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340906/after-fatal-rail-accident-missing-dog-captivated-spain-found

[2026-01-23 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India: Woman arrested over suicide of man she accused

Snippet: An Indian woman in the southern state of Kerala was arrested on Wednesday amid an investigation into the suicide of a man she accused of sexual misconduct in a viral video online.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-woman-arrested-over-suicide-of-man-she-accused/a-75610488

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elderly Hong Kong woman arrested after tragedy in hotel room

Snippet: Police called in after discovery at Ramada Grand hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340898/elderly-hong-kong-woman-arrested-after-tragedy-hotel-room

[2026-01-23 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Bar chief warns against applying ‘political lenses’ to court rulings

Snippet: Jose-Antonio Maurellet expresses confidence in city’s judiciary, says national security cases have drawn scrutiny amid geopolitical tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340893/hong-kong-bar-association-chief-warns-against-applying-political-lenses-court-rulings

[2026-01-23 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Train collides with crane arm in Spain’s fourth rail accident in a week

Snippet: Thursday’s accident follows Sunday’s deadly train crash in Andalusia that killed 43 people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340891/train-collides-crane-spains-fourth-rail-crash-week-four-injured

[2026-01-22 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Families of Hong Kong ferry crash victims walk out over coroner’s remarks

Snippet: Inquest verdict for 2012 Lamma ferry crash enters second day, with relatives of victims at one point deciding to leave courtroom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340878/outrageous-families-hong-kong-ferry-crash-victims-fume-over-coroners-remarks

[2026-01-22 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dehiattakandiya Cooperative under Common Opposition accused of illegal tree felling on Mahaweli land - DailyNews

Snippet: The Dehiattakandiya Police have received a complaint regarding the alleged illegal felling of 16 teak trees on government land in Dehiattakandiya town, where the Dehiattakandiya Cooperative Society is located.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/breaking-news/938278/dehiattakandiya-cooperative-under-common-opposition-accused-of-illegal-tree-felling-on-mahaweli-land/

[2026-01-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israeli forces kill Palestinian children, journalists in Gaza despite ceasefire

Snippet: Eleven Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Wednesday, threatening the peace deal as the US tries to push the agreement forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3340870/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-children-and-journalists-gaza-despite-ceasefire

[2026-01-22 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wild boar carcass found near Li Ka-shing’s home in Hong Kong sparks brief scare

Snippet: Video circulating online shows police and fire vehicles outside residence after security guard notifies authorities of strong odor

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340867/wild-boar-carcass-found-near-li-ka-shings-home-hong-kong-sparks-brief-scare

[2026-01-22 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Construction worker falls, pierces buttock on rebar at Hong Kong government site

Snippet: Labour authorities investigating after police receive report on Thursday morning of accident at Tung Chung site under Housing Department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340846/construction-worker-falls-pierces-buttock-rebar-hong-kong-government-site

[2026-01-22 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manhunt under way after deadly shooting in Australia leaves 3 dead

Snippet: Shooting comes on a National Day of Mourning as Australia remembers 15 people shot dead in Sydney at a Hanukkah celebration on December 14

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3340823/3-killed-shooting-australia-manhunt-under-way

[2026-01-22 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Missing documents delay Kassapa Thero’s writ petition; Hearing to resume at 1.30 PM - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal was informed today (22) that the necessary documents regarding the writ petitions filed by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others have not yet been received. The petitions seek an order directing the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to release the monks currently remanded in connection with the Trincomalee beach Buddha statue incident.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938144/missing-documents-delay-kassapa-theros-writ-petition-hearing-to-resume-at-1-30-pm/

[2026-01-22 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police extradite 21 drug traffickers from abroad under 'Ratama Ekata' operation - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have successfully brought 21 drug traffickers hiding abroad back to the country in 2024 and 2025, marking a major milestone in the national campaign “Ratama Ekata” to eradicate the drug menace.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938125/police-extradite-21-drug-traffickers-from-abroad-under-ratama-ekata-operation/

[2026-01-22 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activist admits to subversion, 2 others deny charges

Snippet: Albert Ho admits pushing for end to mainland China’s one-party rule, while Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to be tried for national security crimes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340795/hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigil-activist-admits-subversion-2-deny-national-security-charges

[2026-01-22 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Illegal quarry operators in Rizal arrested

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/quarry-operators-prime-east-properties-r-sison-builders-arrested/

[2026-01-22 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Stopping protests. The chilling consequences of hate crime laws - Michael West

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/stopping-protests-the-chilling-consequences-of-hate-crime-laws/

[2026-01-22 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to commute her prison sentence

Snippet: Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of failed blood-testing startup Theranos, has asked US President Donald Trump to release her from prison early, according to a request filed last year with the Department of Justice, news outlets reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/elizabeth-holmes-asks-trump-to-commute-her-prison-sentence/a-75599260

[2026-01-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Transcript: Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

Snippet: Marc Filippino, Derek Brower and Stefania Palma

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/2c6f261d-77a7-4c18-bb39-45e610c56668

[2026-01-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Supreme Court appears sceptical over Fed firing

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 22 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/cc4a2d1a-fd38-4c3f-8de8-a1bb9687c595

[2026-01-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean court’s harsh jail term for Han sets stage for Yoon’s verdict

Snippet: The ex-prime minister was jailed for 23 years for his role in Yoon’s martial law decree, deemed an ‘insurrection from above’ by the court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340769/fate-south-koreas-yoon-almost-foregone-conclusion-after-hans-shock-prison-term

[2026-01-22 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Groups slam Frenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction as 'miscarriage of justice'

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/local-international-groups-reactions-frenchie-mae-cumpio-conviction/

[2026-01-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony

Snippet: Why we keep a decidedly Western colonial tradition and display it proudly in front of the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3340741/fine-brews-hong-kong-milk-tea-and-opening-legal-year-ceremony

[2026-01-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

Snippet: Some street sleepers brave the elements at popular park in Sham Shui Po, others take refuge in underpass near cultural centre in Tsim Sha Tsui

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340736/cold-spell-grips-hong-kong-homeless-shun-shelters-feel-prison

[2026-01-22 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations

Snippet: The decision comes as Mark Carney seeks closer ties to China to offset the effect of Trump’s tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340749/canada-court-overturns-government-order-shut-down-tiktoks-operations

[2026-01-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kubherane, Damsiluni clinch Under-16 titles at YETI SSC Open - DailyNews

Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College Bambalapitiya and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo delivered composed and clinical performances to capture the Boys’ and Girls’ Under-16 singles titles respectively at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/sports/938025/kubherane-damsiluni-clinch-under-16-titles-at-yeti-ssc-open/

[2026-01-22 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Man arrested with 61 kg Ice worth Rs. 900 Mn in Nittambuwa - DailyNews

Snippet: A person has been arrested in Nittambuwa with drugs worth over Rs.900 million by the Police Special Task Force (STF) officers yesterday (21).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/breaking-news/937960/man-arrested-with-61-kg-ice-worth-rs-900-mn-in-nittambuwa/

[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: India’s BRICS presidency pits the Global South against ‘America First’ - DailyNews

Snippet: From climate justice to opposing unilateral sanctions, New Delhi’s BRICS agenda collides with a US leadership bent on weaponizing trade and institutions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/general-opinion/937790/indias-brics-presidency-pits-the-global-south-against-america-first/

[2026-01-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prison congestion due to 2005 remand law enactments - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The policy decisions and laws brought by the previous Governments have led to remand congestion and the Government is in the process of changing all those laws and regulations that cause unnecessary congestion in the country’s prisons, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament yesterday (21).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/937996/prison-congestion-due-to-2005-remand-law-enactments-minister/

[2026-01-22 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ten bus drivers tested positive for drugs during surprise tests in Fort - DailyNews

Snippet: Traffic Police and Road Safety DIG D.P.J. Senadeera said tests screened for alcohol and four other narcotic substances have become positive for drivers of ten buses with action taken against the drivers based on the results obtained during the inspections. Police conducted surprise inspections from yesterday (21) morning on buses arriving in Colombo at the Bastian Mawatha in Fort as part of Sri Lanka’s national road safety programme, subjecting drivers to on-the-spot drug and alcohol testing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/937990/ten-bus-drivers-tested-positive-for-drugs-during-surprise-tests-in-fort/

[2026-01-22 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lumumba killing case back in Belgian courts, 65 years later

Snippet: The past is catching up with 93-year-old Etienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat accused of war crimes.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lumumba-killing-case-back-in-belgian-courts-65-years-later/a-75594050

[2026-01-22 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why is Slovakia the EU's 'central hub' for VAT fraud?

Snippet: The head of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) delivered a stark message during a visit to Slovakia late last year.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/european-union-slovakia-tax-crime-tax-evasion-laura-codruta-kovesi-eppo-jan-kuciak/a-75577538

[2026-01-22 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Yema Lumumba : "Nous sommes tous les descendants de Lumumba"

Snippet: La justice belge doit se prononcer le 17 mars sur la tenue d'un éventuel procès dans l'assassinat de Patrice Lumumba, il y a 65 ans.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/yema-lumumba-proces-justice-belge/a-75598353

[2026-01-22 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Mercy: Chris Pratt battles a virtual judge in flawed AI courtroom thriller

Snippet: Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murder who has 90 minutes to clear his name in this ‘screenlife’ thriller that fluffs its third act

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340627/mercy-movie-review-chris-pratt-battles-virtual-judge-flawed-ai-courtroom-thriller

[2026-01-22 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Europol busts massive synthetic drug production network

Snippet: The European police agency, Europol, on Wednesday announced that it had successfully carried out its "largest ever operation" against synthetic drug producers, delivering a "massive blow" to organized crime in the bloc.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/europol-busts-massive-synthetic-drug-production-network/a-75595738

[2026-01-22 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

Snippet: High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3340728/hong-kong-builder-linked-5-workplace-deaths-wins-appeal-over-licence-renewal

[2026-01-22 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Journalists in Indian Kashmir face censorship as police demand ‘peace’ pledges

Snippet: Journalists face summons and pressure to vow not to ‘disturb peace’ following reports on state profiling of religious institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3340729/indian-kashmir-police-pressure-journalists-sign-peace-pledges-sparking-censorship-fears

[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Brice Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza detained at Quezon City Jail with Bong Revilla

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/brice-hernandez-jaypee-mendoza-detained-quezon-city-jail-graft-malversation-case/

[2026-01-22 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Court set to rule on Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s cases after nearly 6 years

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/delays-promulgation-frenchie-mae-cumpio-tacloban-january-2026/

[2026-01-21 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan: Assassin of ex-PM Shinzo Abe jailed for life

Snippet: A court in Japan on Wednesday sentenced the man charged with fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison, more than three years after the assassination sent shockwaves around the world.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-assassin-of-ex-pm-shinzo-abe-jailed-for-life/a-75586510

[2026-01-21 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-court-sentences-shinzo-abe-assassin-tetsuya-yamagami-life-prison/

[2026-01-21 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia police arrest 9 in Medan baby trafficking case linked to social media

Snippet: The arrests come as Singapore scrutinises adoption cases linked to separate baby trafficking allegations involving Indonesia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340713/indonesia-police-arrest-9-medan-baby-trafficking-case-linked-social-media

[2026-01-21 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No reliable evidence’ Taipan bakery chain can settle debts: Hong Kong judge

Snippet: Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340707/no-reliable-evidence-taipan-bakery-chain-can-settle-debts-hong-kong-judge

[2026-01-21 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ar trebui să răspundă Nicușor Dan invitației lui Trump?

Snippet: Președintele Nicușor Dan nu știe încă dacă va merge la Davos pentru Consiliul pentru Pace unde a fost invitat de președintele american alături de alți 60 de șefi de stat și de guvern. Nu toate statele din Uniunea Europeană au fost invitate. De pildă, potrivit listei pe care a publicat-o Bloomberg, din regiunea est-europeană au fost incluse doar Albania și Ungaria, care au acceptat imediat, plus România, Polonia și Slovenia, care nu au dat, deocamdată, niciun răspuns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/ar-trebui-s%C4%83-r%C4%83spund%C4%83-nicu%C8%99or-dan-invita%C8%9Biei-lui-trump/a-75589777

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

Source: ProPublica

Title: Alaska Lawmaker Calls for Hiring More Prosecutors, Public Defenders to Reduce Extreme Delay in Criminal Cases

Snippet: A top Alaska lawmaker said the state needs to hire twice as many prosecutors and public defenders if it wants to end the kind of extreme courtroom delays that the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica exposed over the past year.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-murder-pretrial-delays-impact