Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-09 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Government is making all efforts to conduct investigations to apprehend those perpetrators involved in the murder of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge and other media journalists as well as nab those responsible for the attack on the Sirasa Media Institution.
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[2026-01-09 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday that if an MP properly reports an issue pertaining to his or her security, the Government will take immediate action in this regard. If an MP, regardless of the ruling party or the opposition, has death threats or other issue pertaining to their security, the Government will pay close attention to it and will take immediate action if it is properly reported.
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[2026-01-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of German investors arrived in Sri Lanka on January 5 to establish another state-of-the-art technical college similar to the existing German Technical College in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ‘‘Clean Sri Lanka’’ Programme clarifying false information being circulated by certain sections of the media regarding the programme yesterday said that a total of 46 officers are attached to the ‘‘Clean Sri Lanka’’ programme. This includes 43 permanent public servants, including an Additional Secretary to the President, and three individuals recruited on a temporary basis with specialist expertise
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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-09 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Συνέντευξη, Ιωσηφίνα Τσαγκαλίδου
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[2026-01-09 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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[2026-01-08 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Live Jam Rappler Live Jam: The Dawn Live Jam Rappler Live Jam: G22 Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Music The Filipino music scene in 2025 — ‘thriving’ and ‘flourishing’ Dec 29, 2025 5:42 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters #CourageON: We are able to thrive in the chaos of storytelling, thanks to you Dec 16, 2025 6:00 PM PHT Share
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[2026-01-08 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts advise use of properly prescribed GLP-1 drugs despite their popularity after endorsements by Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities
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[2026-01-08 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan’s release, which was scheduled for January 9, has been postponed.
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[2026-01-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – and just featured in Zootopia Two
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[2026-01-08 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements
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[2026-01-08 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: US‑Präsident Donald Trump hat erneut den Anspruch der USA auf Kontrolle über Grönland formuliert: "Wir brauchen Grönland aus Gründen der nationalen Sicherheit, Dänemark ist nicht in der Lage das zu leisten." Ein Social‑Media‑Post von Katie Miller zeigte eine Karte von Grönland in US‑Farben. Und ihr Ehemann Stephen Miller, Trumps stellvertretender Stabschef, stellte in einem CNN-Interview infrage, ob Grönland rechtmäßig zum NATO-Partner Dänemark gehöre.
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[2026-01-08 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Retiree allegedly shared seditious statements and images on social media platform from March 26, 2024 to November 29, 2025
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[2026-01-08 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The President’s Media Division (PMD), in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, has announced an open invitation for professional and amateur photographers, as well as members of the general public, to contribute to a National Visual Chronicle documenting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and the subsequent recovery process in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-08 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Benedict Cumberbatch and Sam Spruell star in this touching drama about a father struggling to bring up his two boys after his wife dies
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[2026-01-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension
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[2026-01-08 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pong Yat-ming to be tried for violating Education Ordinance by hosting a Spanish class at his bookstore, Book Punch, in April last year
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[2026-01-08 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A recent Bollywood film has put the spotlight on a largely forgotten battle from the 1962 war between India and China.
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[2026-01-08 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bruno Mars has completed his next album. Title The Romantic, it’s slated to be released on Feb 27, with new music also dropping on Friday (Jan 9).
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[2026-01-08 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Istilah "superflu” belakangan ramai diperbincangkan seiring meningkatnya kasus influenza musiman di berbagai negara. Setelah kasusnya dilaporkan ada di Indonesia, beragam konten bermunculan di media sosial dengan narasi yang menyebut superflu sebagai virus baru.
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[2026-01-08 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The MMC–ITN Campus has taken a significant step forward in the development of Sri Lanka’s media education sector, marking a new phase of growth and international engagement. The announcement was made yesterday (07) by the Ministry of Mass Media.
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[2026-01-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers
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[2026-01-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed
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[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo
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[2026-01-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Russia has deployed navy assets to escort an oil tanker also being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, CBS News, BBC’s media partner in the US, reported. The ship, which currently isn’t carrying anything, historically has transported Venezuelan crude oil and was thought to be between Scotland and Iceland on Tuesday.
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[2026-01-08 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Television, announced that it has secured the exclusive media rights in Sri Lanka for all International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2026 to 2028, alongside a free-to-air broadcast collaboration with TV Supreme.
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[2026-01-08 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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[2026-01-08 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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[2026-01-08 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-08 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-08 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Although the fast fashion label had a bumper 2025 while familiar brands faced collapse, the industry should not conclude that speed and scale are everything
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[2026-01-07 22:21 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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[2026-01-07 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At the Critics’ Choice Awards, Downs and co-star Megan Stalter walked the red carpet in orange outfits inspired by Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media
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[2026-01-07 20:01 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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[2026-01-07 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Wenige Tage nach der Gefangennahme von Venezuelas Machthaber Nicolás Maduro haben sich die USA laut US-Präsident Donald Trump mit der Übergangsregierung in Caracas auf einen Öl-Deal geeinigt. Das teilte Trump auf seinem Social-Media-Kanal mit. Venezuela werde bis zu 50 Millionen Fass liefern. Das Öl werde zum Marktpreis verkauft, so Trump.
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[2026-01-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic
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[2026-01-07 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group representing industrial accident victims calls for review of cleaners’ equipment, as another was fatally struck by truck on New Year’s Eve
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[2026-01-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale
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[2026-01-07 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Mandopop superstar’s concerts in Hong Kong attracted a large number of mainland visitors and his tribute to Cantonese culture won him new fans
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[2026-01-07 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers approved measures on Monday (5) to obtain diagnostic services and equipment for the diagnosis of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism, according to Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
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[2026-01-07 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With their 95-year copyrights finished, iconic characters, films and musicians from the Jazz Age can be used without permission or payment
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[2026-01-07 07:12 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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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Badulla District Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said in Parliament yesterday (06) that the Government’s interference with the Media is going to be the end of it.
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