China says it brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar army and an ethnic rebel group

Nato leaders are concerned that Donald Trump may redefine the alliance's mutual defence pact, jeopardizing US security commitments to Europe. As Trump meets with 31 allies in The Hague, European leaders hope their increased defence spending will reassure him, despite his ambiguous statements on Article 5 and demands for equalized defence spending among members. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nato leaders are worried that Donald Trump might change the rules about how they...

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: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) unveiled its latest marine rescue vessel, the Blue Dolphin, on Wednesday (Jun 25), marking a significant upgrade to Singapore’s maritime emergency response capabilities.The second-generation vessel will serve as SCDF's primary response asset for major incidents at sea, including...

WA's environmental adjudicator has approved Rio Tinto's expansion of the West Angelas iron ore mine, ensuring continued production for 25 years while implementing protective measures for the adjacent Karijini National Park. The project is part of a $20 billion investment to replace ageing operations in the Pilbara, with mining expected to begin pending further state and federal approvals. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Rio Tinto got permission to open new iron ore mines...

EU competition chief Teresa Ribera advocates for European governments to invest in clean tech companies instead of offering subsidies, while NATO allies anxiously await US President Trump's decision on defense commitments during a summit in The Hague. Ribera also emphasizes the need to maintain strict climate targets amidst growing political pressure to dilute them. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: European governments are encouraged to invest in clean tech companies rather than offer subsidies,...

Jay Trombley, a member of CrossPointe Community Church's security team, confronted an active shooter, Brian Browning, who opened fire during a service in Wayne, Michigan. Trombley and other staff members engaged the gunman, preventing a larger tragedy, while Browning’s motives remain unclear; he was reportedly suffering from a mental health crisis. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On a Sunday morning at a church in Michigan, a brave man named Jay Trombley helped stop...

A truck carrying 10 tonnes of dirt rolled over a barrier on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway, causing traffic delays in the southbound lane near the Puhinui Rd off-ramp around 2:15 PM. Fire and Emergency NZ responded with three fire trucks to assist police at the scene after being alerted at 1:53 PM. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A truck carrying dirt crashed on a big road in Auckland, causing some traffic delays for people...