Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-20 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Headscarf-wearing instructors ignited a social media firestorm and religious backlash after being filmed performing in clothing considered skimpy
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[2026-01-20 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: He co-founded the Valentino fashion house and rubbed shoulders with everyone from Princess Diana and Elton John to Anne Hathaway
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[2026-01-20 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-20 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Valentino ranked alongside Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld as the last of a leading generation of designers, from an era before fashion became a highly commercial industry run as much by financiers and marketing executives as by couturiers
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[2026-01-20 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.
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[2026-01-20 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nostalgic drama Ciao UFO scoops top prize, while Louis Koo (Behind the Shadows) and Fish Liew (Someone Like Me) pick up best actor awards
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[2026-01-20 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham takes to social media to dish on feud with his celebrity parents
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[2026-01-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Photographs of nuptials showing four sets of twins go viral, racking up 10 million views online; viewers describe scene as ‘truly bizarre’
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[2026-01-20 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: A geopolitical travelogue through the PH’s strategic partners Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: PH, US military cooperation on ‘hyperdrive’ Jan 20, 2026 8:20 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Exclusive Content 2025 in video review: A geopolitical travelogue Jan 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Hindi Ito Marites: Music and
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[2026-01-20 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study
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[2026-01-20 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," probably the most spectacularly European film of the past year, has, quite appropriately, swept the 38th European Film Awards (EFA), held in Berlin on January 17.
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[2026-01-20 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have arrested three men, including a well-known businessman, following circulation of a video on social media which shows a woman being forcibly stripped. The Police Media Division stated that the main suspect, a 43-year-old businessman, was arrested on Sunday (18) while he was hiding at a well-known hotel in Hikkaduwa.
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[2026-01-20 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indo-Pacific region is the focal point of global geopolitical and geostrategic ambitions, and it is a construct centered on the interconnectedness and interdependence of oceans. This region at the confluence of oceans is home to more than half of the world’s population and accounts for 62 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 46 per cent of maritime trade.
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[2026-01-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-20 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Adored by movie stars and first ladies alike, the Italian designer was a master of high glamour and timeless elegance
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[2026-01-20 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Just like during all the recent Iran protests, the language used by Western politicians and media follows a familiar script: “freedom,” “democracy,” and “support for the protesters” is what Europe and the US present as their priorities. Washington and London present themselves as moral actors, standing on the side of the protesters against an oppressive state.
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[2026-01-20 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
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[2026-01-20 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: US President Donald Trump wrote a message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, shared widely with other nations and the media by the US adminstration on Monday, saying that he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace" considering that he was not awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
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[2026-01-20 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-20 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This Johannes Roberts film about a chimp that goes on the attack after contracting rabies relies on low-brow gore, and not much else
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[2026-01-20 00:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-19 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Although the bullfight forms a significant part of the tradition, animal rights activists are urging the community to abandon the use of animals in festival celebrations
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[2026-01-19 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A widely circulated video on social media shows the man with a baby strapped to his chest running along the West Kowloon Highway
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[2026-01-19 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A craft passed down for thousands of years, the horsetail embroidery of China’s Shui people is deemed a local intangible cultural heritage
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[2026-01-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Simple Life star’s daughter with Joel Madden is all grown up … and sporting a new hairstyle that sets her apart from her lookalike mum
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[2026-01-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 11-year-old who seldom talks about her late grandfather uses phone watch to send him ‘I miss you’ texts, details of her daily life
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[2026-01-19 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The four films missing from the provisional list feature actors or themes unpopular with authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China, say industry insiders
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[2026-01-19 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr. Ajith Gunawardena, Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), has reported a decline in air quality in several parts of the country, describing the situation as somewhat adverse.
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[2026-01-19 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Duran
Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
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[2026-01-19 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In her solo exhibition, ‘Taihang Rhapsody’, at Asia Society Hong Kong, the Yale University-educated artist challenges Western conventions
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[2026-01-19 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In clips, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to ‘join the people’ in the nationwide demonstrations
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[2026-01-19 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Northern Railway Line, severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, will be temporarily closed at several locations starting today (19), Railway General Manager Ravindra Pathmapriya announced at a media briefing held yesterday at the Transport and Highways Ministry Auditorium in Battaramulla.
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[2026-01-19 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The “Star of Pure Land”, recognized as the world’s largest natural purple star sapphire, was officially unveiled at a media conference in Colombo on last Saturday (17) Weighing 3,536 carats, the gem is valued at an estimated US$300–400 million.
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[2026-01-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Raging husband with considerable debts explodes violently over domestic purchase then apologises saying they can buy a ‘smaller’ machine
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[2026-01-19 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police warn the public of a rise in fraudulent money transfer scams carried out through social media platforms and telephone calls, following numerous complaints received at police stations across the island.
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[2026-01-19 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning
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[2026-01-19 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that the medical strike in government hospitals across the Eastern Province, which was temporarily paused for the Thai Pongal festival, will resume today (19).
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[2026-01-19 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Record immigration and the ‘Trump factor’ fuelled a xenophobic election surge, but analysts say another political target is emerging
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[2026-01-19 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Police have stated that there is a rising trend of online and phone-based scams targeting the public across the country. Police revealed that a growing number of complaints have been received by various Police stations regarding misleading phone calls and social media posts and messages offering fake job opportunities, claiming prize winnings, and issuing false legal threats.
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[2026-01-19 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated yesterday that the Government will establish a special task force to streamline the process of preventing and treating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
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[2026-01-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Designed to defeat counterfeiters 130 years ago, the motif has become one of the most recognisable in all of fashion, seen on everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Zendaya
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[2026-01-19 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Human Interest Jonah beyond dogma: Inside the belly of a bible rewrite Visayas Faith and fiestas lift spirits in Negros Occidental amid sugar crisis Jan 19, 2026 9:10 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Drag in Sinulog: How queer voices found space in the Philippines’ largest Catholic festival Jan 18, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Arts & Culture From destruction to devotion:
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[2026-01-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money
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[2026-01-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Rabbits good luck at work, and romance will blossom. But they should pay attention to their health
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[2026-01-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While wealth, career and health fortunes will be good for Oxen in the Year of the Fire Horse, true love might be hard to come by
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[2026-01-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a rare media interaction, the chairman of New World Development’s parent company talks about his family’s unusual investment playbook
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