[2026-01-12 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘We are not criminals’: Malaysian LGBTQ event faces conservative backlash

Snippet: Police have launched an investigation into ‘Glamping With Pride’ after Islamic authorities raised an outcry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3339543/malaysian-lgbtq-retreat-faces-conservative-backlash-we-are-not-criminals

[2026-01-12 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Democratic US senators demand Apple, Google take X and Grok off app stores over sexual images

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/social-media/united-states-senators-demand-takedown-x-grok-apple-google-store/

[2026-01-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Pictures: majestic sailing ships that made Hong Kong a port of call

Snippet: Hong Kong waters have long attracted some of the world’s most impressive sailing boats, harking back to the days when wind power ruled the waves

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339322/pictures-majestic-sailing-ships-made-hong-kong-port-call

[2026-01-12 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban - DailyNews

Snippet: About 550,000 accounts were blocked by Meta during the first days of Australia’s landmark social media ban for kids.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/breaking-news/932044/meta-blocks-550000-accounts-under-australias-social-media-ban/

[2026-01-12 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian social media ban: Meta shuts 550,000 children’s accounts

Snippet: Australia’s ban on social media usage for under 16s, a world’s first, came into effect on December 10

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3339534/meta-closes-550000-australian-childrens-accounts-warns-ban-not-meeting-objectives

[2026-01-12 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Charisma before the fall - DailyNews

Snippet: The first weekend of this year was a thrilling experience. International media felt more like watching a Hollywood thriller. One president held another to account. We see these strongmen diminished because they are stripped of ceremony. We begin to narrate (or rather see the narrations of) them as victims. This instinct stems from the milk of human kindness within us.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/features/931623/charisma-before-the-fall/

[2026-01-12 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Documentaries

Snippet: People Mindanao-based film ‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ shines at Dhaka film fest People ‘The Beatles Anthology’: Revisiting why Ringo Starr ‘hated’ the Philippines Jan 12, 2026 11:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Arts & Culture Philippine dance master returns home with ‘The Road to Sydney’ Dec 9, 2025 4:40 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Movies ‘Food Delivery’ qualified for 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Nov

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

[2026-01-12 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Style Edit: Espace Gabrielle Chanel opens in Shanghai

Snippet: Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was herself an active supporter of artists, composers and writers of her age, including Igor Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3339284/style-edit-espace-gabrielle-chanel-library-opens-within-shanghais-power-station-art

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Back to black: monochrome reigns supreme on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet

Snippet: The night showcased a focus on monochrome, from Miley Cyrus to Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, but Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone brought pops of colour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339526/what-stars-wore-2026-golden-globes-red-carpet-timothee-chalamet-ariana-grande

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino woman worships green statue for 4 years, finds out it is animated character Shrek

Snippet: Woman treats green ogre figure with great reverence; says she will continue to worship ‘kind-hearted’ cartoon statue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3338886/filipino-woman-worships-green-statue-4-years-finds-out-it-animated-character-shrek

[2026-01-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong surveyor’s undeclared role prompts rule review after deadly Tai Po fire

Snippet: Arrested surveyor’s undeclared link to Wang Fuk Court triggers move from the government to tighten potential conflict of interest rules

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339516/hong-kong-surveyors-undeclared-role-prompts-rule-review-after-deadly-tai-po-fire

[2026-01-12 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Monkeys, from love to health

Snippet: In the Year of the Fire Horse, Monkeys should focus on travel and avoid places with heavy yin energy, fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339306/year-horse-2026-predictions-monkeys-their-love-and-health-lucky-colour

[2026-01-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How celebrity wellness brands are reshaping self-care

Snippet: From wellness OG Gwyneth Paltrow, to newer entrepreneurs like Halle Berry, celebrities have shifted their focus from beauty to health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3339275/how-celebrities-are-reshaping-self-care-wellness-brands-hailey-bieber-kourtney-kardashian

[2026-01-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: Zen and the art of picking sides on Venezuela - DailyNews

Snippet: “Hands off Venezuela,” they chanted with gusto, while others mocked them on Facebook, Instagram, and every other social media battlefield available.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/general-opinion/931604/zen-and-the-art-of-picking-sides-on-venezuela/

[2026-01-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy confident of winning Lanka Ride - DailyNews

Snippet: The inaugural Lanka Ride cycling race conducted by the Sports Development Department of the Sports Ministry and the Cycling Judges Association will get underway on January 16,17,18 while Lake House Print Media and Lake House Digital Media have come forward with their sponsorship to promote this mega national event.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/sports/931859/navy-confident-of-winning-lanka-ride/

[2026-01-12 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education reforms must preserve national identity, history and culture - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that while strengthening and protecting free education, Sri Lanka must preserve its national identity, history and culture and modernise the education system accordingly.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/politics/931952/education-reforms-must-preserve-national-identity-history-and-culture-sajith/

[2026-01-12 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bangladesh - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead, while Abu Sufian Masud, General Secretary of the Karwan Bazar Van Association, was injured in a shooting, local media reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/world/931559/bnp-leader-azizur-rahman-musabbir-shot-dead-by-unknown-gunmen-in-bangladesh/

[2026-01-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indian Cultural Centre donates educational equipment to Banagala Upatissa Pirivena - DailyNews

Snippet: Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and First Secretary of the Indian High Commission, Dr. Ankuran Dutta, and the Chief Sanghanayake of Japan and President of the Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society, Most Ven. Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thera, presided over a ceremony to donate educational equipment and books to novice monks at the Banagala Upatissa Pirivena in Galle saturday (10).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/local/931740/indian-cultural-centre-donates-educational-equipment-to-banagala-upatissa-pirivena/

[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/cartoon/931626/cartoon-of-the-day-781/

[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BEWARE! Foreign employment scams on the rise- SLBFE - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday strongly warned the public against trusting unofficial social media advertisements or individuals offering foreign jobs, without proper verification, as these are often scams designed to steal money or personal information.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/local/931808/beware-foreign-employment-scams-on-the-rise-slbfe/

[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister instructs officials to complete restoration work of elephant fence within one week - DailyNews

Snippet: Restoration work on elephant fences damaged by Cyclone ‘Ditvah’ has commenced with the intervention of the Environment Ministry and its affiliated institutions. A progress review meeting to assess the restoration efforts was held at the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat on Saturday (10), with the participation of Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/local/931823/minister-instructs-officials-to-complete-restoration-work-of-elephant-fence-within-one-week/

[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: Study - DailyNews

Snippet: Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/12/local/931796/exercise-can-be-as-effective-as-therapy-in-fighting-depression-study/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Berlin blackouts cast light on infrastructure in Germany

Snippet: "What is going on in this city?" The exasperated cry of a man confronting Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner about conditions in an emergency shelter earlier this week made it onto several news bulletins and countless social media accounts.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/berlin-blackouts-cast-light-on-infrastructure-in-germany/a-75455870

[2026-01-11 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bad Bunny, Perfume Genius album covers among nods for 2026 Grammy Awards

Snippet: Wet Leg, Djo and Tyler, the Creator’s latest albums also nominated for best album cover, to be awarded for the first time in over 50 years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339043/bad-bunny-perfume-genius-album-covers-among-nods-2026-grammy-awards

[2026-01-11 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Greenland, NATO and a Europe without friends

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Greenland--NATO-and-a-Europe-without-friends-e3dfpf7

[2026-01-11 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: SpongeBob, Peppa Pig and panda cubs head to Hong Kong arts hub for balloon parade

Snippet: City’s first large-scale inflatable characters parade serves as finale for ‘Merry Balloon Hong Kong’ winter festive event

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339499/spongebob-peppa-pig-and-panda-cubs-head-hong-kong-arts-hub-balloon-parade

[2026-01-11 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a legal loophole is failing Hong Kong survivors of long-term sexual abuse

Snippet: Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns over specifics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3339497/hong-kong-victims-decade-long-wait-law-fails-persistent-sexual-abuse-survivors

[2026-01-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China set to supercharge radar, engine and AI in fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter

Snippet: Analyst tells state media Mighty Dragon’s airborne weapons are expected to have a longer range and stronger anti-interference capabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3339481/china-set-supercharge-fifth-gen-j-20-stealth-fighter-radar-engine-and-ai-upgrades

[2026-01-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Myha’la, who plays Harper Stern in financial thriller Industry

Snippet: How Myha’la went from Broadway dreams to Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind and Black Mirror … and how she met her future husband through Instagram

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339269/meet-myhala-who-plays-harper-stern-industry-and-just-revealed-she-had-secret-wedding

[2026-01-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China wife shocked that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted killer

Snippet: ‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another woman

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338878/china-wife-shocked-learn-peoples-armed-police-officer-husband-convicted-murderer

[2026-01-11 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 of Gong Li’s surprising 1990s Hong Kong movie roles

Snippet: Gong switched gears after making it in Chinese art-house films, starring with Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin and others in lesser-known movies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339254/3-times-gong-li-surprised-hong-kong-films-including-flirting-scholar-stephen-chow

[2026-01-11 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | How ancient Chinese ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan

Snippet: In ancient China, people believed that fate predetermined lifespan, yet they also thought life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3338112/how-ancient-china-borrowing-longevity-custom-helps-extend-lifespan-seriously-ill-people

[2026-01-11 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frozen, Spirited Away among shows lighting up Seoul’s theatre stages in 2026

Snippet: Broadway imports Hell’s Kitchen and Lempicka, novel adaptation Arang and musical Six also among the South Korean capital’s highlights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3339473/seouls-2026-theatre-shows-include-frozen-spirited-away-billy-elliot

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | China ‘hair-shaving’ ritual for newborns uses stones, coins, eggs, symbolises success

Snippet: Ancient custom sometimes saw babies’ eyebrows completely shaved by a highly skilled barber; tradition believed to remove ‘misfortune, evil’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3338863/china-hair-shaving-ritual-newborns-uses-stones-coins-red-eggs-symbolising-future-success

[2026-01-11 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia vows crackdown on air force officers’ ‘immoral culture’

Snippet: The air force is investigating the ‘yeye culture’ scandal involving 20 officers, pledging strict action against those found guilty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3339476/malaysia-vows-crackdown-air-force-officers-immoral-culture

[2026-01-11 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucky for Sheep in money and love

Snippet: A fortune-teller reveals why the Year of the Fire Horse will be a positive one for Sheep and how to take advantage of good fortune

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339300/year-horse-2026-predictions-sheep-their-lucky-colour-romance-and-health

[2026-01-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Duran Lantink’s daring designs and his first show for Jean Paul Gaultier

Snippet: The brand’s creative director plays with perceptions, gender and styles – sparking debate and building his fan base, including A-listers like Emrata and Janelle Monáe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3339271/duran-lantink-brings-his-bold-own-brand-thinking-jean-paul-gaultier

[2026-01-11 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 8 new TV series to watch this winter, including Bridgerton Season 4

Snippet: There’s also The Pitt Season 2, The Night Manager Season 2, Nicole Kidman crime thriller Scarpetta and more to look for in early 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339259/new-tv-series-watch-early-2026-game-thrones-spin-bridgerton-season-4

[2026-01-11 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Country music kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya's Nashville

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/country-music-kicks-off-in-nairobi-kenyas-nashville/video-75421576

[2026-01-11 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Political Vlogger Darshana Handungoda passes away - DailyNews

Snippet: Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda, the host of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya, has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on Sri Lanka’s alternative media landscape.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/10/local/931365/political-vlogger-darshana-handungoda-passes-away/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Snippet: Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339452/hong-kong-slams-attempts-smear-government-ahead-jimmy-lai-mitigation

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism

Snippet: Tokyo is blurring the line between civilian and military sectors, undermining Beijing’s interests in Taiwan, state media account says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3339449/china-calls-us-form-united-front-against-japanese-militarism

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

Snippet: New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3339447/hong-kongs-legco-discuss-post-tai-po-fire-support-question-session-cancelled

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Bad Bunny’s Grammy nominations mark a symbolic moment for Latinos

Snippet: Bad Bunny’s nods for the 2026 Grammy Awards serve as a ‘very welcome recognition of Latin music that is growing’ on the global stage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338996/why-bad-bunnys-grammy-nominations-mark-symbolic-moment-latinos

[2026-01-10 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: देखिए मंथन का नया एपिसोड

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/hi/manthan-tv-show-science-dd-national-dw-hindi/video-75459751

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman who lost limbs in crash gives disabled staff jobs based on their strengths

Snippet: 30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3339147/china-woman-who-lost-limbs-car-crash-assigns-disabled-staff-jobs-based-their-strengths

[2026-01-10 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Moving beyond Donbass w/ Stanislav Krapivnik

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Moving-beyond-Donbass-w-Stanislav-Krapivnik-e3den6f

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China actor rejects US$2,800 mountain-climbing companion fee, plans to change jobs

Snippet: Buff, struggling performer who adheres to a strict ‘non-sexual’ service policy plans to branch out into becoming a swimming buddy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338309/china-actor-rejects-us2800-fee-be-mountain-climbing-companion-plans-change-jobs

[2026-01-10 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hewitson and Orman look to continue momentum with strong Sha Tin books

Snippet: The pair has enjoyed a brilliant time of things this season and will hope to keep that rolling on Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339432/lyle-hewitson-and-james-orman-look-continue-momentum-strong-sha-tin-books

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Our cheat sheet for what to do in Hong Kong, January 11-17

Snippet: Disney on Ice skates into town, the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon takes over, and Cristal Room hosts a star Beijing chef

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339304/our-cheat-sheet-what-do-hong-kong-january-11-17