[2026-01-02 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year's blaze

Snippet: Amsterdam's Vondel Church, near one of the city's most popular parks, was largely destroyed in a fire just as New Year celebrations were in full swing, local media reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/amsterdam-church-destroyed-by-new-years-blaze/a-75362443

[2026-01-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Why children should be kept off social media - DailyNews

Snippet: Rudeness, advertising, and pedophilia. That is the short list of reasons why children should not be on social media. The longer list barely fits into one column.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/features/925910/why-children-should-be-kept-off-social-media/

[2026-01-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister highlights major health sector progresses in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has always believed in public service and that the country has been able to make many achievements due to the involvement and dedication of public servants.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926090/minister-highlights-major-health-sector-progresses-in-2025/

[2026-01-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. The IFR 2025 was held off the Galle Face seas, marking the milestone 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926144/foreign-warships-commended-for-their-assistance-during-weather-disaster-in-sri-lanka-2/

[2026-01-02 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/2026/01/02/cartoon/925952/cartoon-of-the-day-773/

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka CERT receives over 12,650 online harassment, scams complaints - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. This represents a significant rise in online frauds, digital fraud and cyber harassment when compared to prior years.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/925964/sri-lanka-cert-receives-over-12650-online-harassment-scams-complaints/

[2026-01-02 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indian cinema: National pride meets box office success

Snippet: A Hindi-language spy thriller movie named "Dhurandhar" released earlier this month has become a major box office success in India, but has also divided opinions.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/indian-cinema-national-pride-meets-box-office-success/a-75345014

[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BTS are back! A new album and tour are coming after their military service

Snippet: South Korea’s top act has been on hiatus since 2022 for military service. Their new album is the first since 2022’s record-breaking ‘Proof’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338420/k-pop-stars-bts-reunite-march-album-and-world-tour-after-military-service

[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Pop Celebrity News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/k-pop/artists-celebrities

[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Pop Celebrity News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/artists-celebrities

[2026-01-01 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Pop Celebrity News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: What Just B’s Bain coming out as gay shows about Korea’s progress on LGBTQWith Bain the first active member of a K-pop boy group to publicly come out as gay, is Korean society beginning to shift towards acceptance?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/artists-celebrities

[2026-01-01 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports - DailyNews

Snippet: France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local media and news agencies reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/breaking-news/925855/france-plans-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15-reports/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s maximalism

Snippet: Pinterest predicts the 2026 fashion trends will be all about maximalist jewellery, blues, lace, big shoulders and utilitarian khaki styles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3338140/what-will-be-fashion-trends-2026-think-1980s-big-shoulders-and-maximalist-style

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubles sales

Snippet: Creative businessman even uses underwear as tags to solve returns problem; plans new version more expensive than clothes themselves.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337505/china-online-shop-uses-mouse-pads-socks-plastic-bottles-clothing-tags-doubling-sales

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

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Mainstream media reported on US, Russia sanctions on ICC judges

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/newsbreak/fact-check/mainstream-media-reported-us-russia-sanctions-icc-judges/

[2026-01-01 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia moves to regulate WhatsApp, Facebook and others under online safety law

Snippet: The decision to deem major platforms licensed regardless of application closes a regulatory gap, but questions remain over enforcement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3338411/malaysia-tightens-grip-major-social-media-platforms-will-it-make-internet-safer

[2026-01-01 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the crucial support provided by foreign warships that arrived for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, which coincided with the Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The visiting vessels also contributed to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during a recent severe weather event in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925767/foreign-warships-commended-for-their-assistance-during-weather-disaster-in-sri-lanka/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | China Bao’an ethnic group’s ritual ‘whips’ bride’s dad for not disciplining daughter

Snippet: Ritual ‘punishment’ carried out as woman’s father kneels in courtyard of groom’s family; 3-day wedding also involves soot smearing custom

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3337447/china-baoan-ethnic-groups-ritual-playfully-whips-brides-dad-not-disciplining-daughter

[2026-01-01 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ramen, drinks, fan zones: how North Korea clones K-culture while hating Seoul

Snippet: From food to photo booths, Pyongyang is imitating South Korean culture through what analysts call ‘subjective adaptation’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338369/north-korea-hates-k-culture-loves-blatantly-copying-seouls-trends-craze-grows

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Felt left out’: ex-students’ videos on Singapore’s elite schools spark debate

Snippet: When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3338332/debate-singapores-elite-schools-flares-ex-student-recalls-privileged-years

[2026-01-01 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump takes swipe at Clooney and France after actor gets citizenship

Snippet: US president mocks film star as the French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338361/trump-takes-swipe-george-clooney-after-actor-obtains-french-citizenship

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man hand-feeds pet snake, suffers serious bite, leads to thumb amputation

Snippet: Poison from viper infects reptile-loving man severely limiting his blood clotting ability; experts warn that keeping exotic pets can kill

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337492/chinese-man-hand-feeds-pet-snake-suffers-serious-bite-leads-thumb-amputation

[2026-01-01 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong swimmers braving the cold on New Year’s Day, from the 1970s to 2000s

Snippet: A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3338235/pictures-hong-kong-swimmers-braving-cold-new-years-day-1970s-2000s

[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Latha Walpola laid to rest - DailyNews

Snippet: The final rites of Latha Walpola, revered as the ‘Queen of Sri Lankan Music’, were conducted with state patronage yesterday (31) at the Borella General Cemetery in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925515/latha-walpola-laid-to-rest/

[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: The top 12 New Year's resolutions for 2026 in Germany

Snippet: Germans' reputation for being thrifty is legendary. But data by World Population Review show that people from 16 other countries actually squirrel away more of their gross household income than the Germans, who on average save 11%. According to a Statista survey on Germans' New Years resolutions for 2026, 52% aim to put more money aside in the upcoming year.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/the-top-12-new-years-resolutions-for-2026-in-germany/g-75130322

[2026-01-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Embassy hosts tourism promotion event to Bahraini social media influencers - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Bahrain hosted a tourism promotion event titled ‘Sri Lanka Is Ready’ at the Grand Swiss-Bel hotel Waterfront in Seef on Monday (29). The event brought together a group of social media influencers, media representatives, travel and lifestyle content creators in Bahrain’s tourism sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925521/sl-embassy-hosts-tourism-promotion-event-to-bahraini-social-media-influencers/

[2026-01-01 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shang Palace welcomes New Year with elevated menu - DailyNews

Snippet: Shang Palace at Shangri-La Colombo welcomes the New Year with an elevated menu designed to engage food and beverage connoisseurs through depth of flavour, technical precision and immersive culinary theatre. Bringing together time-honoured traditions and contemporary finesse, the refreshed offering reflects a confident evolution of Shang Palace’s culinary identity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925221/shang-palace-welcomes-new-year-with-elevated-menu/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 31.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925289/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-31-12-2025/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 31.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925286/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-31-12-2025/

[2026-01-01 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/2026/01/01/cartoon/925351/cartoon-of-the-day-772/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: The 100 Life Lessons launched - DailyNews

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates Islamic Scholar Esa Bin Ahmad Al Kurair presenting a book on The 100 Life Lessons to Dr. Fazlul Jiffry at Colombo recently. This book was authored by Beruwela Jamiah Naleemiah Islamic Institute Rector Ash Sheikh A.C. Agar Mohamed. Ash Sheik Abdul Aziz looks on.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925518/the-100-life-lessons-launched/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Police alert public over sharp increase in online scams - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a sharp increase in online financial fraud carried out through social media and internet-based platforms, particularly using applications such as Telegram and WhatsApp.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925540/police-alert-public-over-sharp-increase-in-online-scams/

[2026-01-01 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Merz says 2026 can be a 'year of new beginnings'

Snippet: Friedrich Merz began his first New Year's TV address to the nation with a callback to February 23 and the early election that led to the conservative becoming German chancellor, unseating Olaf Scholz and a Social Democrat-led government.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-merz-says-2026-can-be-a-year-of-new-beginnings/a-75344460

[2026-01-01 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports

Snippet: France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local media and news agencies reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/france-plans-social-media-ban-for-children-under-15-reports/a-75352145

[2026-01-01 03:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: France plans social media ban for children under 15

Snippet: A draft law to protect minors from ‘inappropriate content’ and online harassment would also call for a ban on cellphone use in schools

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338346/france-plans-social-media-ban-children-under-15

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Die zwölf wichtigsten Vorsätze der Deutschen für 2026

Snippet: Der Ruf der Deutschen, besonders sparsam zu sein, ist legendär. Dabei sind die Deutschen gar nicht Weltmeister im Sparen: Laut dem US-Datenportal "World Population Review" legen die Menschen in 16 anderen Ländern tatsächlich noch mehr Geld zurück. Einer Statista-Umfrage zu den Neujahrsvorsätzen der Deutschen zufolge nehmen sich 52 Prozent vor, 2026 mehr Geld beiseitezulegen als bisher.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/die-zw%C3%B6lf-wichtigsten-vors%C3%A4tze-der-deutschen-f%C3%BCr-2026/g-75202878

[2025-12-31 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran's students join economic protest, president seeks talks

Snippet: Protests over rising costs of living in Iran spread to several universities on Tuesday, semi-official media reported, as students joined shopkeepers and merchants in expressing dissatisfaction at currency devaluation and the connected costs.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-students-join-economic-protests-president-seeks-talks/a-75346547

[2025-12-31 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meta sued by US Virgin Islands over ads for scams, dangers to children

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-virgin-islands-sues-meta-ads-scams-dangers-children/

[2025-12-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Coming arts events in China’s Greater Bay Area in January 2026

Snippet: China’s Greater Bay Area is hosting a number of arts happenings in early 2026. Here is a selection of must-attend events

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338304/verbier-festival-shenzhen-debuts-plus-other-greater-bay-area-happenings-january-2026

[2025-12-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China widow runs late hero husband’s eatery with local support, shares memories with patrons

Snippet: Memory of brave Good Samaritan who plunged into river without a thought for his own safety to save children lives on in top-ranked restaurant

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3337443/china-widow-runs-late-hero-husbands-eatery-local-support-shares-memories-patrons

[2025-12-31 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: "Работата на журналиста не е да е удобен и мил"

Snippet: ДВ: Защо трябва да се тревожим след уволнението на Мария Цънцарова? Едни казват, частните медии можели да си правят, каквото си искат, но други припомнят например EMFA (European Media Freedom Act), според който всяка медия с национален лиценз не е просто частна фирмичка, а има и общ ангажимент към свободата на словото?

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bg/rabotata-na-zurnalista-ne-e-da-e-udoben-i-mil/a-75342701

[2025-12-31 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Russia claims drones targeted Putin's residence. Ukraine denies

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/Russia-claims-drones-targeted-Putins-residence--Ukraine-denies-e3d0re3

[2025-12-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova – Ilya’s friend Svetlana in Heated Rivalry

Snippet: A model and trained dancer, the native Russian speaker’s credits also include The Boys and Slip

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338278/meet-actress-who-plays-ilyas-friend-svetlana-heated-rivalry-ksenia-daniela-kharlamova

[2025-12-31 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: basketball

Snippet: CheckThisOut So let’s circle back to the sneaker culture of 2016 UAAP God and guts: How Mike Phillips became the ideal UAAP icon Dec 31, 2025 3:53 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Sports [HOMESTRETCH] Familiar game, foreign courts: Thirdy Ravena’s heart for basketball Dec 28, 2025 8:01 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Scan to pay with GCash and get a chance to watch

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

[2025-12-31 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ONE Championship latest news – MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: ONE Championship: Thai star Stamp to make up for lost time against MorimotoAfter more than two years away with injury, the first three-sport world champion returns to the spotlight with a kickboxing bout at ONE 173.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts

[2025-12-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Muslim businesses in China target Malaysia as global halal gateway

Snippet: The growing presence of China’s Muslim entrepreneurs at a festival in Kuala Lumpur reflects their trust in Malaysia’s strong halal standards

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3338263/muslim-businesses-china-target-malaysia-global-halal-gateway

[2025-12-31 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Cycle of goodwill’: Chinese ex-soldier saves woman from river where he was once rescued

Snippet: ‘Superhero’ dad with bleeding feet drags drowning elderly woman to safety; tells her grateful, tearful daughter of amazing coincidence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337335/cycle-goodwill-ex-china-soldier-saves-woman-river-where-he-was-rescued-decades-ago

[2025-12-31 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India overtakes Japan as fourth largest economy - report - DailyNews

Snippet: India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government’s end-of-year economic review.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/breaking-news/924956/india-overtakes-japan-as-fourth-largest-economy-report/

[2025-12-31 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Insider’s guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches to local fine wines

Snippet: Most of the action in one of the world’s most remote major cities is to be found in the suburbs – but don’t forget your swimsuit for the beautiful beaches

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3337574/insiders-guide-perth-sun-kissed-beaches-and-local-wines-indigenous-art

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum jailed for accidentally killing daughter by pressing her chest in ‘exorcism’

Snippet: Superstitious mother who believed in telepathy pours water down girl’s throat to induce vomiting, expel demons

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337281/china-mum-jailed-accidentally-killing-daughter-during-exorcism-pressing-chest