[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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[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/

[2026-02-07 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang crossing Negros Island after fifth landfall

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[2026-02-07 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PAGASA forecasts

Snippet: Weather Tropical Depression Basyang weakens into LPA then dissipates Weather Tropical Depression Basyang crossing Negros Island after fifth landfall Feb 7, 2026 2:55 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Weather Tropical Depression Basyang slows down en route to Cebu Feb 6, 2026 9:20 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Weather Tropical Depression Basyang makes second landfall in Bohol Feb 6, 2026 3:40 PM PHT Share in

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/pagasa-forecasts/

[2026-02-07 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keeps Cuba and Uruguay in the fold, puts Panama out in the cold

Snippet: Beijing promises more aid to struggling Havana and cooperation with Montevideo as Washington looks to extend its reach in Latin America

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3342705/china-keeps-cuba-and-uruguay-fold-puts-panama-out-cold

[2026-02-07 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Berlin flights still grounded over winter weather

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[2026-02-07 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang slows down en route to Cebu

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[2026-02-06 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang makes second landfall in Bohol

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[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA

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[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Fact checks on weather

Snippet: Top 5 News Today COA flags P300-M road, bridge works by Discaya firm | The wRap Fact Check FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA Feb 6, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Wilma is a tropical depression, not super typhoon Dec 4, 2025 3:32 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/fact-checks-weather/

[2026-02-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: There’s no business like snow business: the company that creates the perfect piste

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 6 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/5703f7b0-dbe5-426d-8b78-5b3842cda14e

[2026-02-06 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Basyang weakens into tropical depression while moving toward Bohol

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[2026-02-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Japan, residents are bearing the brunt of the hay fever season. Here’s why

Snippet: The extreme heat in Japan last summer has led to more pollen-producing male flowers blooming across the country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342548/japan-enters-hay-fever-season-pollen-levels-may-surge-due-horribly-high-summer

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang heads for Central Visayas after hitting Caraga

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[2026-02-06 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s biggest pork producer Muyuan flat in Hong Kong share debut

Snippet: Firm’s US$1.4 billion IPO records lower oversubscription rate than other recent listings, reflecting a cooling of the red-hot market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3342579/chinas-biggest-pork-producer-muyuan-has-subdued-hong-kong-share-debut

[2026-02-06 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How Trump’s Davos spotlight was upstaged by middle powers breaking away

Snippet: While they continue to flatter Trump, politicians and businesses are also pursuing new deals and trading partners, diversifying supply chains and exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3342380/after-davos-search-begins-what-comes-after-post-cold-war-order

[2026-02-06 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang makes landfall in Surigao del Sur

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[2026-02-05 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang slightly strengthens as it nears Surigao del Sur

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[2026-02-05 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why CATL’s sodium-ion breakthrough could be a game changer for China’s EV market

Snippet: The Naxtra battery, more price-stable and cold-resistant than the lithium-ion units now powering most EVs, will undergo its first tests this week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342481/chinas-catl-tests-evs-and-lithiums-dominance-pioneering-sodium-ion-battery

[2026-02-05 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang expected to drench Caraga, Northern Mindanao

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[2026-02-05 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: health-related fact checks

Snippet: Fact Check FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA Fact Check FACT CHECK: No reports of looming lockdown in PH due to Nipah virus Feb 5, 2026 12:15 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: No confirmed Nipah virus case in PH — DOH Feb 4, 2026 1:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/health-related-fact-checks/

[2026-02-05 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Temperatures to drop to 13 degrees on Sunday as cold front sweeps Hong Kong

Snippet: Cold front expected to move across southern China over weekend, bringing stronger winds and cooler weather

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342439/temperatures-drop-13-degrees-sunday-cold-front-sweeps-hong-kong

[2026-02-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang speeds up as it heads for eastern Mindanao

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[2026-02-05 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On the Menu | How to become a real ‘Chinese baddie’? It’s more than just drinking hot water

Snippet: TikTokkers claim they’re ‘becoming Chinese’ because they drink hot water, but achieving true ‘Chinese baddie’ status is much harder

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342360/how-become-real-chinese-baddie-its-lot-more-just-drinking-hot-water

[2026-02-05 05:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US cold snap helps curb Florida's invasive iguana numbers

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[2026-02-05 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Basyang intensifies into tropical storm east of Surigao del Sur

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[2026-02-04 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mindanao, Visayas, Mimaropa urged to prepare for Tropical Depression Basyang

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[2026-02-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns

Snippet: Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342265/japans-deadly-winter-rages-fears-disaster-level-weather-patterns-mount

[2026-02-04 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR

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[2026-02-03 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Future Basyang: LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression

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[2026-02-03 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pathum Nissanka Turns Hot ’N’ Spicy - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka and international cricket sensation Pathum Nissanka has been unveiled as the newest brand ambassador for Prima KottuMee, further amplifying the youthful energy and vibrant spirit the brand embodies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944969/pathum-nissanka-turns-hot-n-spicy/

[2026-02-03 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people - DailyNews

Snippet: Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried under 300cm (118 inches) of snow outside her home, officials said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944893/record-breaking-snow-blankets-japan-killing-at-least-30-people/

[2026-02-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-Singapore contrasts, Philippines’ EV race lag: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From a Malaysian minister linking stress and gay people to US-Iran tensions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3342171/singapores-undesirable-visitor-ban-japans-chinese-tourist-drought-7-asia-highlights

[2026-02-03 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Frozen Niagara Falls stuns visitors with rare icy views - DailyNews

Snippet: Frozen Niagara Falls is drawing attention this week as extreme cold temperatures create striking ice formations at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944779/frozen-niagara-falls-stuns-visitors-with-rare-icy-views/

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: The best jackets, fleeces and parkas for winter weather

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 2 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/47061b30-a5cd-4386-867f-96b9660dc176

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Snippet: Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341723/chinese-teams-hydrogel-coating-boosts-solar-panel-power-output-13-ideal-hot-regions

[2026-02-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: England clinch T20 Series as Sri Lanka’s decade long drought continues - DailyNews

Snippet: England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International today (February 1), taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/sports/944005/england-clinch-t20-series-as-sri-lankas-decade-long-drought-continues/

[2026-02-02 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘raining Iguanas’ in Florida as record cold snap bites southern US

Snippet: Temperatures hit record lows in the normally mild Sunshine State as much of the US digs out from a monster winter storm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342026/us-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-cancelled-flights-and-florida-falling-iguanas

[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PMI – Construction Index Dec. 2025 up to 67.1 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 67.1 in December 2025. A majority of firms reported a notable expansion in construction activities during the reference period, despite initial operational disturbances caused by adverse weather conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943727/pmi-construction-index-dec-2025-up-to-67-1/

[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Malinga helped me to get back my rhythm, says Pathirana - DailyNews

Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943508/malinga-helped-me-to-get-back-my-rhythm-says-pathirana/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hayes looks to bridge Classic Mile drought with Akashvani and Public Attention

Snippet: Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341969/david-hayes-looks-bridge-25-year-classic-mile-drought-akashvani-and-public-attention

[2026-02-01 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russia pauses attacks on Kyiv during cold spell

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[2026-02-01 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cold weather, Russian attacks force Ukrainians to evacuate

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[2026-01-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Full pivot or anxious hedge? Europe’s leaders flock to China

Snippet: In Brussels, a form of transactional pragmatism has taken root as bloc seeks to weather US hostility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341938/full-pivot-or-anxious-hedge-europes-leaders-flock-china

[2026-01-31 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rain delays Sri Lanka – England first T20 - DailyNews

Snippet: The first T20 international between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was delayed by rain yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943212/rain-delays-sri-lanka-england-first-t20/

[2026-01-31 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Snippet: This photo provided by the New England Wildlife Center shows a tegu lizard which was found buried in snow in Providence, R.I., in late January 2025. (New England Wildlife Center via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lizard-rhode-island-weather-snowstorm-df6f03781484eab4797e1b8a4fdf44a7

[2026-01-30 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Weather next 36 hours: Heavy rain fall over 50 mm expected in several districts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of showers and thundershowers in several parts of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943097/weather-next-36-hours-heavy-rain-fall-over-50-mm-expected-in-several-districts/

[2026-01-30 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: 16 hot tools for the workout cool-down

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 30 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/527fdf0f-86e2-47a8-aaef-7d41108c8b7f

[2026-01-30 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: flood

Snippet: Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Heavy rain, floods, landslides hit Northern Samar, prompt evacuations Jan 6, 2026 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan

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