[2025-12-24 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russell Brand charged with new counts of rape, sexual assault in UK

Snippet: The new charges relate to ⁠two women and follow five charges made in April involving four other women

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337564/russell-brand-charged-new-counts-rape-sexual-assault-uk

[2025-12-24 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols - DailyNews

Snippet: A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/breaking-news/921260/australia-to-deport-british-man-charged-with-displaying-nazi-symbols/

[2025-12-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yoon’s ex-aides express ‘disbelief’ over South Korean martial law plan

Snippet: The two aides’ testimonies give a rare insight into the thinking of the former president, who is charged with leading the ‘insurrection’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337524/yoons-ex-aides-disbelief-over-south-korean-martial-law-plan

[2025-12-24 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

Snippet: It is a rare setback for the US president at the high court, which has sided with his administration in almost every case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337553/us-supreme-court-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-chicago

[2025-12-24 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: L'Allemagne expulse un ressortissant syrien vers son pays

Snippet: Le criminel condamné a été remis aux autorités à Damas dans la matinée. C'est ce qu’a annoncé le ministère fédéral de l'Intérieur à Berlin en Allemagne. L'homme purgeait une peine de prison dans l’Etat-région de Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie pour vol aggravé, coups et blessures et extorsion. L'information avait été révélée auparavant par le journal Bild.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/premiere-fois-depuis-debut-guerre-civile-syrie-criminel-expulse-vers-pays-origine/a-75290923

[2025-12-24 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pulled story on Trump immigration crackdown accidentally airs on Canadian app

Snippet: The ‘60 Minutes’ segment on migrants sent to a notorious El Salvador mega-prison was quickly removed, but copies have spread online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337552/60-minutes-story-trump-immigration-crackdown-accidentally-airs-canadian-app

[2025-12-24 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UK: Russell Brand charged with two more sex offenses

Snippet: Police in the United Kingdom said on Tuesday that British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two additional sex offenses — a new count of rape and another of sexual assault.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-russell-brand-charged-with-two-more-sex-offenses/a-75290095

[2025-12-24 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Libya military chief and 7 others killed in jet crash in Turkey

Snippet: Investigators are looking into a technical failure that brought down the delegation’s Falcon 50 jet shortly after take-off from Ankara

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3337550/libya-army-chief-killed-turkey-plane-crash

[2025-12-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Warrant against MP Archuna for absconding Court - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (23) ordered the Fort Police to arrest MP Ramanathan Archuna and produce him before Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/lawnorder/921199/warrant-against-mp-archuna-for-absconding-court/

[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Youth (25) shot and wounded in Kohuwala - DailyNews

Snippet: A shooting incident occurred around 8.30 pm on Monday (22) on the road connecting Nugegoda Junction and the Kohuwala Junction in the Kohuwala Police Division, targeting a young man driving a three-wheeler.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/lawnorder/920873/youth-25-shot-and-wounded-in-kohuwala/

[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Traffic plan for Galle Face area from today - DailyNews

Snippet: A special Police traffic and security plan has been implemented for the festive season for central Colombo today (24).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921213/traffic-plan-for-galle-face-area-from-today/

[2025-12-24 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police Constable suspended over alleged assault on NPP MP - DailyNews

Snippet: A police constable attached to the Suriyakanda Police Station, who is accused of assaulting National People’s Power (NPP) Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Shantha Padmakumara, has been suspended from service.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/921243/police-constable-suspended-over-alleged-assault-on-npp-mp/

[2025-12-24 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote

Snippet: Many have also been imprisoned for disagreeing, including three youths sentenced to over 40 years each for hanging anti-election posters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337545/un-says-myanmar-junta-using-brutal-violence-force-people-vote

[2025-12-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battle

Snippet: The long-running legal fight over Bayer's weedkiller Roundup has seen nearly 200,000 cancer claims filed in US courts over the past seven years and is now being turned into a political tug of war.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-backs-bayer-in-roundup-weedkiller-cancer-battle-court-case/a-75188139

[2025-12-24 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds in Jewish community

Snippet: Had the plan come off, it would have resulted in ‘one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attack in UK history’, say counterterrorism police

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337544/2-men-found-guilty-uk-plot-kill-hundreds-jewish-community

[2025-12-24 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: UK police arrest Greta Thunberg under Terrorism Act

Snippet: British police arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday during a pro-Palestinian protest in London, according to UK-based campaign group Defend Our Juries.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-police-arrest-greta-thunberg-under-terrorism-act/a-75286097

[2025-12-24 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/united-states-justice-department-releases-new-tranche-epstein-files/

[2025-12-24 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greta Thunberg arrested in London at pro-Palestinian protest

Snippet: The 22-year-old Swede held a sign supporting hunger strikers and their organisation known as Palestine Action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337538/swedish-activist-greta-thunberg-arrested-uk-pro-palestinian-protest

[2025-12-24 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Supreme Court: Caloocan cops murdered Kian delos Santos in Duterte-era drug war

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/philippines/supreme-court-decision-upholds-murder-conviction-cops-killed-kian-delos-santos/

[2025-12-23 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Australia's NSW poised for gun law reform after Bondi attack

Snippet: Australia's most populous state, where the Bondi Beach shooting took place just over a week ago, was preparing to pass new gun and hate speech laws.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/australias-nsw-poised-for-gun-law-reform-after-bondi-attack/a-75284100

[2025-12-23 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Untrue’: US releases thousands of new Epstein-linked documents

Snippet: The Justice Department, which has posted around 30,000 more pages, said some ⁠contained ‘untrue and sensationalist’ claims against President Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337534/us-releases-thousands-new-epstein-linked-documents

[2025-12-23 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: خيبر پښتونخوا؛ په بمي بريد او ډزو کې پنځه پولیس وژل شوي

Snippet: د ایالتي پولیسو په حواله د پولیسو موټر لومړی د مخه ځای پر ځای کړل شويو چاوديدونکو توکو ور برابر شوی وو او بيا پرې وسله والو ډزې پېل کړې وې. په دې ترڅ کې څلور پولیس او د هغوی موټر چلوونکی وژل شوي دي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/five-pakistani-police-personnel-killed-in-gun-and-bomb-attack/a-75285193

[2025-12-23 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Snippet: Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337527/committee-probing-hong-kong-fire-visits-wang-fuk-court-inspect-conditions

[2025-12-23 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 held over use of fake surveying equipment certificates in Hong Kong projects

Snippet: URA tells Post that Novox provided surveying equipment to four projects, with two confirming use of instruments with forged certificates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337525/3-arrested-over-use-fake-surveying-equipment-certificates-hong-kong-projects

[2025-12-23 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan ramps up security measures for coming holidays after mass stabbing

Snippet: Tighter police deployments at transport hubs and major events ordered after deadly violence in central Taipei stokes public anxiety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337522/taiwan-ramps-security-measures-coming-holidays-after-mass-stabbing

[2025-12-23 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Judges slam lawyers, quash convictions of 11 Hong Kong villagers in ‘ding’ case

Snippet: Appeal court rules 11 men were deprived of a fair trial because their lawyers failed to act in their best interests in building licences case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337521/judges-slam-lawyers-quash-convictions-11-hong-kong-villagers-ding-case

[2025-12-23 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tram driver gets 4 weeks in jail for crash that killed girl, 3

Snippet: Magistrate takes mitigating factors into consideration, grants Li Yaodong release for appeal proceedings after being remanded for two weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337510/hong-kong-tram-driver-gets-4-weeks-jail-crash-killed-girl-3

[2025-12-23 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong customs arrests 5 in suspected HK$8.9 billion ‘phantom trading’ racket

Snippet: Suspects laundered crime proceeds over four-year period in first ‘phantom trading’ fraud involving fake shipping websites uncovered by authorities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337506/hong-kong-customs-arrests-5-suspected-hk89-billion-ghost-trading-racket

[2025-12-23 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pair arrested for faking AI video featuring China women’s basketball star Wang

Snippet: Two 32-year-old suspects, surnamed Lin and Chen, detained over video using images and manipulated voice of Wang Siyu, head coach Gong Luming

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3337457/pair-arrested-faking-ai-video-china-basketball-star-wang-accusing-coach-corruption

[2025-12-23 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 killed in Texas fog after crash of Mexican plane on medical mission

Snippet: The Navy plane had a young patient on board, part of a non-profit’s work providing emergency transport to children with life-threatening burns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337494/least-5-killed-us-after-mexican-plane-medical-mission-crashes-texas-fog

[2025-12-23 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition

Snippet: A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337482/why-malaysian-court-ruling-against-najib-dividing-anwars-coalition

[2025-12-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Arrest warrant issued for MP Archchuna - DailyNews

Snippet: The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court for a hearing in a case accusing him of obstructing police duties.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920532/arrest-warrant-issued-for-mp-archchuna/

[2025-12-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Police power rising in Vietnam's securocrat economy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/police-power-rising-in-vietnams-securocrat-economy/

[2025-12-23 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China

Snippet: Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337441/hong-kong-listed-haichang-ocean-parks-boss-detained-china-amid-shadow-banking-probe

[2025-12-23 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A year after South Korea’s Jeju Air crash, the fight for truth continues

Snippet: Families of the victims say they harbour deep mistrust over how the investigation into the disaster that killed 179 people has been handled

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3337437/year-after-south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-fight-truth-continues

[2025-12-23 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3337428/philippines-struggle-chinese-tourists-flood-aid-remarks-spark-ire-7-asia-highlights

[2025-12-23 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: More details emerge on Ambalangoda fatal shooting - DailyNews

Snippet: Hiran Kosala, manager of the Singer showroom in central Ambalangoda, was shot dead at his business premises yesterday (22) morning. Investigations have now revealed his extensive connections to the local underworld.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920476/920476/

[2025-12-23 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: North Central Province sees 47% drop in fatal motorcycle accidents after police action - DailyNews

Snippet: Fatal motorcycle accidents in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province have declined by 47 percent following the implementation of a special traffic operation, Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920459/north-central-province-sees-47-drop-in-fatal-motorcycle-accidents-after-police-action/

[2025-12-23 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hardest K-dramas to watch -- A beginner’s guide

Snippet: From court titles to tavern gossip, here's how to decode Korea’s historical dramas

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10642310

[2025-12-23 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bondi shooters threw unexploded pipe bombs at crowd — police

Snippet: Newly released court documents have revealed a mass of new information about the Australian police investigation into the Bondi beach shooting.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bondi-gunmen-threw-bombs-into-crowd-filmed-weapon-training/a-75262016

[2025-12-23 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: water

Snippet: Philippine News Bulacan police arrest 77-year-old PrimeWater critic Inside Track Pamana Water: Mr. Puregold Lucio Co’s low-profile water business Dec 23, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] PrimeWater’s sellout: A ghost buyer and a broken utility Dec 20, 2025 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Lucio Co’s PrimeWater bet: The price of trust Dec 17,

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

[2025-12-23 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash

Snippet: The 55-year-old gaming pioneer was one of two people who died in a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337401/call-duty-co-creator-vince-zampella-killed-car-crash

[2025-12-23 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York governor charged as China agent

Snippet: Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3337399/mistrial-case-ex-top-aide-new-york-governor-charged-working-china-agent

[2025-12-23 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: At least 2 killed in Aleppo clashes between army and SDF

Snippet: A series of clashes erupted in the Syrian city of Aleppo, resulting in two civilians killed and several others wounded.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/syria-at-least-2-killed-in-aleppo-clashes-between-army-and-sdf/a-75275615

[2025-12-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Constable who allegedly attacked NPP MP released on bail - DailyNews

Snippet: The constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station who was arrested yesterday (22), who had earlier accused National People’s Party (NPP) MP Shantha Padmakumara of assaulting him on December 20 night in the Kolonna area, has been released on bail by the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/lawnorder/920257/constable-who-allegedly-attacked-npp-mp-released-on-bail/

[2025-12-23 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Customs nab businessmen with gems worth Rs. 32 Mn hidden on their persons - DailyNews

Snippet: Two Sri Lankan air passengers who attempted to smuggle a stash of gems worth Rs. 32 million hidden on their persons and in their luggage, to China on the night of December 21 have been arrested by a team of Customs officers working at the Departure Terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/breaking-news/920226/customs-nab-businessmen-with-gems-worth-rs-32-mn-hidden-on-their-persons/

[2025-12-23 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Guard arrested for smuggling drugs into Matara Prison - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers from the Matara Divisional Crime Investigation Unit arrested a prison guard on Sunday (21) for bringing a parcel of narcotics into the Matara Prison for inmates.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/lawnorder/920386/guard-arrested-for-smuggling-drugs-into-matara-prison/

[2025-12-23 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Store manager in Ambalangoda killed by gunmen on motorcycle - DailyNews

Snippet: A shooting incident occurred at a business establishment in Ambalangoda town yesterday (22) morning where the manager of the store was killed on the spot.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/lawnorder/920380/store-manager-in-ambalangoda-killed-by-gunmen-on-motorcycle/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Unbeaten CH and FC steal the limelight - DailyNews

Snippet: CH and FC have stamped their authority on this season’s Maliban SLR Inter-club A Division League Rugby Tournament with some magnificent performances. They began their campaign with a strong 22-5 win over Police Sports Club. After a couple of weeks break caused by the national disaster, rugby returned, and CH & FC edged past formidable CR & FC 34-32 in a thrilling contest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/sports/919748/unbeaten-ch-and-fc-steal-the-limelight/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Group launches national level initiative for children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka Police Officers worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and property across the country, many of their own families endured significant hardship.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919926/prime-group-launches-national-level-initiative-for-children-of-police-families-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/