Germany appoints new finance minister as pressure for quick snap elections mounts

The Florida Board of Governors confirmed three allies of Governor Ron DeSantis as university presidents, advancing a conservative education agenda that critics argue undermines academic leadership. Notably, telecommunications lobbyist Marva Johnson was appointed to lead Florida A&M University, raising concerns among students about her qualifications and fears of potential merger with Florida State University. Need More Context? 🔎

Nato has reduced its upcoming leaders' summit in The Hague to one two-and-a-half hour working session to prevent US President Donald Trump from leaving early, as he did at a recent G7 meeting. While broad support exists for increasing military spending to 3.5% of GDP, Spain remains a holdout on Trump's controversial 5% defense spending pledge, raising concerns over its impact on social welfare. 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: 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...

Rita Saffioti, facing a challenging week due to significant cost overruns in government IT projects and concerns over the usability of Metronet railcars, is managing a budget that will increase the state's debt from $28.3 billion to $42.5 billion by 2028-29, despite predicting cash surpluses. Critics highlight that her financial management, buoyed by inflated revenues from iron ore and a favorable GST deal, fails to control rising debt levels, emphasizing her reliance on luck rather...

The SpaceX Starship experienced another setback as it exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase test site in Texas, resulting in a significant fireball. While the rocket had not launched, the incident, described as a ‘major anomaly’, caused nearby residents to feel the blast, but SpaceX confirmed that all personnel are safe and no hazards exist for surrounding communities. Need More Context? 🔎

Scientists at the University of Sharjah have developed a test that predicts health risks in older adults based on their ability to lift a five-kilogram weight. The study, involving over 51,000 participants aged 50 and above, found that those struggling with the weight faced higher chances of various health issues, including depression, chronic diseases, and lower quality of life. Need More Context? 🔎