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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: A man who bullied a 16-year-old girl into performing sexual acts and giving him money by falsely claiming he was taking legal action against her was sentenced to jail and caning on Monday (Jun 6).Marc Justine Landrio Chandramohan, 27, had pressured the girl after...

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The rise of online gambling in the U.S. has led to a significant increase in problem gambling, with individuals like Kayla, 25, accumulating debts of $40,000 from online games like solitaire. Following a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that legalized sports betting in 38 states, online wagers surged to $121.1 billion in 2023, exacerbating addiction issues, particularly among younger populations. Experts advocate for regulation and protective measures, such as self-imposed limits and consumer tools, to mitigate...

The European Commission has approved a joint venture among BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and the Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co for the production of a next-generation fighter jet, responding to concerns over reliance on US defense equipment. This initiative, part of the Global Combat Air Programme, aims to have aircraft operational by 2035, enhancing defense capabilities against rising threats from Russia and China. The UK's recent defense plan includes substantial investments in modernization, highlighting...

In Boulder, Colorado, a man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman attacked a demonstration supporting Israeli hostages, using a makeshift flamethrower and shouting “free Palestine,” resulting in eight injuries, with charges including two counts of first-degree murder anticipated. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is under scrutiny as it begins its ruling season, having already issued significant decisions via a “shadow docket” related to the Trump administration. Additionally, Ukraine claims to have executed a massive drone strike on over...

A Scottish gangster, Ross Monaghan, 43, and his associate Eddie Lyons Jnr were shot dead in a pub in Fuengirola, Spain, during a Champions League final viewing. The gunman first shot Lyons outside the pub before entering and shooting Monaghan at close range. Witnesses reported chaos as bystanders fled, and the assailant escaped on foot before getting into a getaway car; police have yet to make any arrests, and investigations suggest British nationals may be...