Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-06 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Accordionist Matthias Matzke has a deep passion for his instrument, and his inspiration goes beyond its sound. "You can really push yourself to the limit, and there's a correlation between muscle power and the sound produced," he said.
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[2026-01-06 03:23 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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[2026-01-06 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: At the end of a little side street in the Beirut neighborhood of Ras Beirut, a faded poster points the way. If you follow the sign, head up a steep path to the left and through a heavy door, you'll find yourself between tall bookshelves. Novels, political analyses, out-of-print editions about the culture and history of the region.
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[2026-01-05 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Known affectionately as ‘The Nation’s Actor’, South Korea’s Ahn Sung-ki starred in more than 100 feature films during his long career
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[2026-01-05 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Restrictions on daytime television and paid online advertisements are part of a US$2.7 billion preventive health strategy
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[2026-01-05 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s Flo Fest will see performances from eight emerging local choreographers as well as from Ivan Michael Blackstock and The Ruggeds
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[2026-01-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Power House Limited and Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd have each been served with a letter of demand by lawyers representing National People’s Party (NPP) MP Shantha Padmakumara, seeking Rs. 1.5 billion in damages from each company over alleged defamatory broadcasts linked to a cannabis cultivation case.
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[2026-01-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former fashion editor called out Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ tees, and resigned from Vogue publisher Condé Nast after criticising Israel’s bombing of Gaza
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[2026-01-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s been 2 years since the Biebers attended a Rhode beauty drop in wildly different outfits – and TikTok seems to think such ‘swag gaps’ are relationship deal-breakers
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[2026-01-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hard-working man needs US$285,000, sells donated root vegetables at street stall after kind donor sends them in batches by the truckload
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[2026-01-05 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A rough burlap sack launched Ibrahim Mahama to global fame.
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[2026-01-05 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yamashita talks about ‘hard’ free-diving scenes in the wine drama’s new season as co-star Fleur Geffrier shares how her character got darker
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[2026-01-05 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan students residing in and pursuing higher education in Australia staged a concert ‘Prabhaswari’ at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo on January 3.
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[2026-01-05 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Trencin is a picturesque city in western Slovakia, best known for its historic castle perched on a rock above the city. Below it, the city center is nestled around a large square lined with cafes and bars.
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[2026-01-05 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US president’s comments on Greenland and a ‘SOON’ social media post by the wife of a top aide spur anxieties in the Arctic
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[2026-01-05 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The chip has passed relevant reviews following nearly a year of technical clarifications and communications with US authorities
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[2026-01-05 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An inquiry has been launched after social media clips purport to show women drinking and socialising with personnel inside military camps
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[2026-01-05 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Backers of ‘tacky’ on-piste activity say it offers guests ‘emotional value’; detractors say ‘close physical contact’ blurs boundaries
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[2026-01-05 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-05 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-01-05 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-01-05 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the parenting styles that are conducive to growth, raising awareness of Hong Kong’s new smoking rules, and minimising disruption in our water supply
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[2026-01-05 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ahn collected over 40 major movie awards in his lifetime, including winning the Grand Bell Awards for best actor five times
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[2026-01-05 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-05 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peking opera actress Zhang Wanting performs poses that can take months to perfect, and leave more than a few bruises
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[2026-01-05 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The contemporary world we inhabit is characterised by a deeply mediated social psyche, shaped and intensified by constant media consumption. This condition can be historically traced back to the early 1950s, particularly to the work of Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver, mechanical and mathematical engineering researchers at the American Bell Telephone Company.
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[2026-01-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The New Rice Festival, where the first harvest of the paddy from the fields belonging to the Sri Dalada Maligawa are brought to the Dalada Maligawa and the offerings prepared from the rice are offered to the Sacred Tooth Relic, was held on Saturday under the guidance of the Venerable Thibbatuwawe Medhankara Nayaka Thera and Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela.
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[2026-01-05 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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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police yesterday said that a message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a “Police Notice” and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka Police.
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[2026-01-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation
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[2026-01-04 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal
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[2026-01-04 21:50 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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[2026-01-04 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai’s elderly are flocking to the city’s dance halls for exercise, socialising and entertainment, with some venues open as early as 6am
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[2026-01-04 19:48 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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[2026-01-04 19:19 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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[2026-01-04 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 1994 cult classic The New Legend of Shaolin blends comedy, action and child martial artists in a fresh take on the Shaolin myth
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[2026-01-04 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teachers sat ‘key’ exams to keep poorly performing people at university amid school closure threats; one academic faces extortion bid
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[2026-01-04 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Myanmar junta will release more than 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day, the state media reported on Sunday.
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[2026-01-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pakistani couple head off to explore mountain park alone, return a while later with ice creams; cute baby coughs up milk over feeding passer-by
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[2026-01-04 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Set in a beautiful 1926 colonial building, the hotel blends heritage charm with modern luxury, fine dining and a prime city location
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[2026-01-04 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Experts say that in an age of urban isolation, the pressure of ‘real human eyes’ creates more panic in thieves than hi-tech security
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[2026-01-04 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world
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[2026-01-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Darren Lee, the founder of Sababu Socks, talks about providing a lifeline for under-represented artists from the Philippines to Tanzania
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[2026-01-03 23:22 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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[2026-01-03 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japanese far-right forces using culture and sports to ‘influence public perception and beautify the history of aggression’, article says
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[2026-01-03 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Metro Manila Film Festival
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[2026-01-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 26-year-old suffered horrendous injuries after being dragged along road in an accident; shuns use of prosthetic arm as it causes too much pain
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[2026-01-03 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday (Jan 3) and columns of black smoke and aircraft could be seen, according to Reuters witnesses and images circulating on social media.
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[2026-01-03 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The maweiqun, an underskirt made from horsehair, was so popular in the Ming dynasty that the government banned it
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strange ancient custom which remains to present day sees children given names like wok, spoon handle, broom and chopping board
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