[2026-02-21 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: 'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

Snippet: Fatou Sanyang still experiences extreme pain she says feels like "hot water is being poured on me" decades after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) as a girl in The Gambia.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/everything-was-removed-gambians-share-pain-with-fgm-ban-in-balance/

[2026-02-20 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

Snippet: Water now reaches building fronts after a week of steady rise. The peak is close, but levels have not begun to fall. One man is missing after his canoe capsized. Météo-France says the country has logged 35 straight days of rain, the longest spell since records began in 1959. Several western departments remain on red alert as Storm Pedro approaches.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/20/france-on-edge-as-loire-floods-and-storm-pedro-threatens-more-chaos/

[2026-02-20 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Weather

Snippet: A tropical low over the NT might move into SA next week, continuing to bring heavy rain and flooding.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/weather

[2026-02-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

Snippet: Around the world, global heating is already giving us more frequent heatwaves, and when we get them they are lasting longer and bringing more heat.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/feb/19/extreme-heat-lab-enduring-the-climate-of-the-future

[2026-02-19 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency

Snippet: Scare Out – supported by the intelligence services and made by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou – is one of the most popular films over Lunar New Year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3344033/chinese-state-sponsored-spy-thriller-comes-cold

[2026-02-19 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hot Delight draws Golden Sixty comparison as Francis Lui continues dream 2026

Snippet: 2023-24 trainers’ premiership winner also unleashes Baby Sakura to make a sparkling debut on another great day at Sha Tin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344027/hot-delight-draws-golden-sixty-comparison-francis-lui-continues-dream-start-2026

[2026-02-19 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cruz reveals big plans for Peach after drought-breaking Sha Tin victory

Snippet: Veteran trainer is keen to set import for Group races following his first Hong Kong win in 621 days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344022/tony-cruz-reveals-big-plans-stunning-peach-after-drought-breaking-sha-tin-victory

[2026-02-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists escaping cold flock to Malaysia for Lunar New Year fun

Snippet: ‘Malaysians still follow many of the traditions that we have stopped observing,’ a visitor in Penang says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343996/chinese-tourists-escaping-cold-flock-malaysia-lunar-new-year-festivities

[2026-02-19 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dry spell triggers sharp decline in Castlereagh and Maussakelle water levels - DailyNews

Snippet: Engineers in charge of the reservoirs said that the water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are dropping rapidly due to the extreme dry weather prevailing in the western slopes of the Central Highlands these days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954319/dry-spell-triggers-sharp-decline-in-castlereagh-and-maussakelle-water-levels/

[2026-02-19 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dish in focus: crab claw porichettu at Prince and the Peacock

Snippet: Chef Palash Mitra’s signature crab claw porichettu is a richly layered curry of mud and snow crab cooked in a traditional earthen pot

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3343747/dish-focus-crab-claw-porichettu-prince-and-peacock

[2026-02-18 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lui has high hopes for more Delight at Lunar New Year meeting

Snippet: Veteran handler fancies his promising three-year-old up in grade in the Class Three Yue Yee Handicap at Sha Tin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343898/francis-lui-has-high-hopes-smart-debut-winner-hot-delight-lunar-new-year-meeting

[2026-02-17 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Jackie Chan’s hot streak continues with Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe

Snippet: Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe manages to overcome its previous instalment’s failings to become a fun, wholesome family adventure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343714/panda-plan-magical-tribe-movie-review-jackie-chan-delivers-wholesome-family-fun

[2026-02-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gamini Central, Nuwara Eliya excel in under 19 cricket - DailyNews

Snippet: Gamini Central College, Nuwara Eliya started with an impressive performance at the Under-19 Division III Cricket Tournament, securing two victories out of four matches played in this tournament. . The remaining two encounters were abandoned due to adverse weather conditions but in all matches Gamini Central coached by Vipula Fernando adopted a positive approach .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/sports/952282/gamini-central-nuwara-eliya-excel-in-under-19-cricket/

[2026-02-16 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power - DailyNews

Snippet: Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday (Feb 16), while snapping power links to tens of thousands.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/breaking-news/952230/wild-storm-in-new-zealand-disrupts-flights-thousands-without-power/

[2026-02-16 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Superstitious Chinese snooker star Zhao betting on white to keep hot streak going

Snippet: Zhao says he is keeping the routine that led to his World Grand Prix win in Hong Kong, right down to what he wears for his next match

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343712/superstitious-chinese-snooker-star-zhao-xintong-betting-white-keep-hot-streak-going

[2026-02-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families

Snippet: Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343660/chinese-families-cool-pre-made-meals-lunar-new-year-after-scandal

[2026-02-16 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s hot at New York Fashion Week, from Calvin Klein to Coach

Snippet: Blackpink’s Jennie attended Calvin Klein’s show, Dakota Fanning and Anna Wintour turned out for Michael Kors, and Proenza Schouler’s Rachel Scott made her debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3343690/whats-hot-new-york-fashion-week-calvin-klein-coach-and-michael-kors

[2026-02-16 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs

Snippet: Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343641/early-flower-blooms-warm-weather-add-sellers-woes-festival-fairs

[2026-02-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge

Snippet: Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343582/china-moves-deeper-liquid-cooling-ai-data-centres-push-their-thermal-limits

[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city

Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343360/indonesians-weigh-peril-and-promise-life-jakarta-world-most-populous-city

[2026-02-15 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Southern Europe takes another extreme weather battering

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/southern-europe-takes-another-extreme-weather-battering/video-75966797

[2026-02-14 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 8 hot wellness trends in 2026, from women’s longevity to ‘health raves’

Snippet: Here are some of the top wellness trends predicted for 2026, including a focus on women’s health, ‘neurowellness’ and reducing over-tracking

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3343389/8-hot-wellness-trends-2026-womens-longevity-and-sports-health-raves

[2026-02-14 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ski slopes face snow shortages as climate warms

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/ski-slopes-face-snow-shortages-as-climate-warms/video-75874137

[2026-02-13 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Je li Kuba pred kolapsom?

Snippet: Sunce ponovo sija nad Havanom. Nekoliko dana Kubu je zahvatio iznimno snažan prodor hladnog, polarnog zraka. To je u nekim dijelovima ove karipske zemlje prvi put u istoriji donijelo temperature oko tačke smrzavanja. Ali ovih dana tmurno raspoloženje na Kubi ne izaziva samo hladni zrak iz SAD-a.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bs/je-li-kuba-pred-kolapsom/a-75876313

[2026-02-13 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kuba pred kolapsom?

Snippet: Sunce ponovo sija nad Havanom. Nekoliko dana Kuba je bila na udaru izuzetno snažnog prodora hladnog, polarnog vazduha. To je u nekim delovima te karipske zemlje prvi put u istoriji donelo temperature oko tačke smrzavanja. Ali ovih dana tmurno raspoloženje na Kubi ne izaziva samo hladan vazduh iz pravca SAD-a.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sr/kuba-pred-kolapsom/a-75901908

[2026-02-13 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Low-pressure system likely in Bay of Bengal around February 15 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather bulletin warning that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around 15th February.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/local/950919/low-pressure-system-likely-in-bay-of-bengal-around-february-15/

[2026-02-13 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What to know about the SAVE America Act

Snippet: President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on the US Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require people to provide ID and proof of citizenship to vote and which has failed to gain support in the Senate.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk845r4vlyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-13 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mild Earth to take Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka may give the world another refreshing hot beverage, this one brewed from some of the country’s most iconic spices, that could, in time, match the country’s best-known export tea.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/business/950233/mild-earth-to-take-lankan-spices-to-global-stage-with-wild-mist-water/

[2026-02-12 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: and when they do not, they are made to

Snippet: By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/632326-us-eu-censorship-democracy/

[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cargills reports strong Q3 performance - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cargills Group reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, demonstrating resilience despite severe weather disruptions experienced across Sri Lanka during the period.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/business/949638/cargills-reports-strong-q3-performance/

[2026-02-11 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How a Swiss farmer reshapes his fields to fight drought

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/how-a-swiss-farmer-reshapes-his-fields-to-fight-drought/video-75841402

[2026-02-11 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Buddhist monks' 108-day Walk for Peace ends in Washington DC - DailyNews

Snippet: A band of Buddhist monks who have spent four months walking – sometimes barefoot or through the snow – on a 2,000-mile march from Texas to Washington DC completed their journey on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/breaking-news/949445/buddhist-monks-108-day-walk-for-peace-ends-in-washington-dc/

[2026-02-11 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Cold shoulder? China, EU in diplomatic stand-off ahead of Munich showdown

Snippet: Annual security conference could provide rare venue for high-level EU-China talks as top diplomats Wang Yi and Kaja Kallas attend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343198/cold-shoulder-china-and-eu-diplomatic-stand-ahead-munich-showdown

[2026-02-11 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Winter Olympics skier trained on in-line skates for giant slalom debut

Snippet: Switzerland-based Faiz Basha found a lack of snow when he returned to Singapore for military service, so he needed to improvise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343157/singaporean-winter-olympics-athlete-trained-line-skates-ahead-giant-slalom-debut

[2026-02-11 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dry weather to change tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from tomorrow (12).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949304/dry-weather-to-change-tomorrow/

[2026-02-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prima KottuMee Hot ‘N’ Spicy Stars shine at ‘Y FM Relax Party’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The winners of Prima KottuMee Hot ‘N’ Spicy Stars 2026 brought their fiery flair to the Y FM Relax Party, held at Excel World, adding an extra spark to the popular youth event.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/business/948702/prima-kottumee-hot-n-spicy-stars-shine-at-y-fm-relax-party/

[2026-02-10 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mamilioni wakabiliwa kwa njaa kufuatia ukame nchini Kenya

Snippet: Hali ya ukame imewaacha zaidi ya watu milioni 2 wakikabiliwa na njaa katika sehemu za Kenya, huku jamii za wafugaji ng'ombe kaskazini mashariki mwa nchi hiyo zikiwa zimeathiriwa zaidi, hayo ni kwa mujibu wa ripoti ya Umoja wa Mataifa.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/drought-leaves-people-hungry-in-kenya-as-their-livestock-die/a-75888000

[2026-02-10 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ka Ying Rising wins trial ‘as you’d expect’ as Hayes looks to continue good run

Snippet: The world’s best sprinter goes for a historic 18th straight win in the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) on February 22

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343002/ka-ying-rising-wins-barrier-trial-youd-expect-david-hayes-looks-continue-hot-streak

[2026-02-10 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dry weather to persist - DailyNews

Snippet: Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948534/dry-weather-to-persist/

[2026-02-10 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | CATL’s new innovation expands EV battery horizons in untapped cold regions

Snippet: The Chinese giant pulls an ace from its sleeve amid fierce EV competition by bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass-produced car market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342907/catls-new-innovation-expands-ev-battery-horizons-untapped-cold-regions

[2026-02-09 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 9 Samsung, LG feel heat from Chinese TV makers

Snippet: TCL, Hisense moving into premium AI models as global demand slows

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10672741

[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sacred space in the time of metrics - DailyNews

Snippet: The Royal Path at Dambulla still knows how to keep a secret. The stone steps hold the cool of the night. Prayer flags stir without urgency. Somewhere above, the rock face absorbs the day’s first heat the way it has done for centuries, indifferent to schedules, immune to trends. This is the same path kings once walked in retreat and return.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/general-opinion/947340/sacred-space-in-the-time-of-metrics/

[2026-02-08 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kyiv residents endure blackouts and -20 C cold amid strikes

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/kyiv-residents-endure-blackouts-and-20-c-cold-amid-strikes/video-75856201

[2026-02-08 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Worker scalded by hot oil at biodiesel facility in Hong Kong

Snippet: Police alerted in early hours of Sunday after man, 33, sustained burns while on duty at ASB Biodiesel facility in Tseung Kwan O

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342797/worker-scalded-hot-oil-biodiesel-facility-hong-kong

[2026-02-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi sweeps election with historic win

Snippet: Sanae Takaichi’s coalition secures 352 seats in parliament’s lower house, handing the prime minister a supermajority

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342793/sanae-takaichi-poised-big-win-snow-hit-japan-votes

[2026-02-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Top 5 News This Week: Kiko Barzaga, Christina Frasco, Mollenido mother-and-son

Snippet: The cold-blooded killing of a policewoman and her young son over a car purchase scam shocked the country. Meanwhile, power struggles continue in the Senate and House of Representatives. The tourism secretary — and muse? — yields to public pressure.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/top-5-news-this-week/kiko-barzaga-christina-frasco-mollenido-mother-son-february-7-2026/

[2026-02-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine tropical cyclones

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Pastilan] The cost of neglect in Iligan Global Affairs The week in photos: January 31 to February 6, 2026 Feb 7, 2026 4:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Weather Tropical Depression Basyang weakens into LPA then dissipates Feb 7, 2026 10:30 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Weather Tropical Depression Basyang crossing Negros Island after fifth landfall Feb 7, 2026 2:55 AM PHT

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/tropical-cyclones/

[2026-02-07 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: The Winter Games 2026

Snippet: The Games return to western Europe for the first time in two decades with Italy hosting its third Winter Olympics. In this report: how climate change has hastened the debate on the future form of the event; the costs of holding the Games; the snow-making industry; and the lucrative business of opening ceremonies

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/reports/winter-games-2026

[2026-02-07 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang weakens into LPA then dissipates

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-basyang-lpa-update-pagasa-forecast-february-7-2026-8am/

[2026-02-07 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine weather | News and PAGASA forecasts

Snippet: While Tropical Depression Basyang (Penha) is gone, the shear line and the northeast monsoon are causing rain in parts of the country on Saturday, February 7

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/