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A man cycling in a restricted forest area near Nee Soon Range in Singapore was shot but did not initially report the injury upon arriving at the hospital. He was later found to have a bullet lodged in his back and is currently under investigation for wilful trespass, as military live-firing was occurring nearby; he has since been treated and is in stable condition. Need More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Four people, including two firefighters, were taken to hospital after a blaze broke out in a flat near Holland Village on Thursday evening (Jun 19). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the incident at Block 5 Holland Close at about...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Singapore will on Jun 30 start a national genetic testing programme for an inherited cholesterol condition, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Thursday (Jun 19).The programme aims to identify individuals with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) early and reduce the risk of premature heart disease...

SINGAPORE: Two Singaporean men were arrested in Thailand on June 17, 2025, as part of a joint operation by Singapore and Thai authorities targeting a transnational vice syndicate linked to over 70 arrests in Singapore since 2023. The arrested individuals, aged 36 and 38, allegedly managed prostitution earnings and facilitated operations, with assets valued at over 20 million Thai baht seized during the operation. Need More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FASTTap here to return to FASTFASTSINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his 2025 National Day Rally speech on Aug 17.The rally will be held at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central in Ang Mo Kio, the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday (Jun 19).The National Day Rally is seen as the...

Spanish forensic experts have linked DNA found on the body of Audrey Fang, who was murdered in Spain, to Mitchell Ong, the main suspect, although his defense argues the findings are inconclusive. Ong, who maintains his innocence, remains in custody as investigations continue, with evidence suggesting both he and Fang were in the same area at the time of her death. Need More Context? 🔎