Erdogan rival arrested days before becoming presidential candidate

A semi-truck carrying 250 million bees overturned on a Washington state roadway, releasing a swarm of bees. Thanks to over two dozen volunteer beekeepers from Whatcom County, hives were restored, and most bees were expected to return to their hives within 24-48 hours. The sheriff's office warned residents to avoid the area as the bees were likely agitated, while the cause of the crash remains unknown. Full Article

The United Arab Emirates, a significant oil exporter, has initiated mandatory emissions monitoring for companies under a new climate change law, marking a first for the Middle East. Greenpeace praised this "bold leap toward regional climate leadership," as companies must now report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, facing fines up to two million dirhams ($545,000) for non-compliance. While the UAE aims for net-zero domestic carbon emissions by 2050 and has committed to a 47% reduction...

Pop Mart, a Beijing-based toymaker, has seen explosive growth driven by the popularity of its collectible Labubu plush toys, appealing to Gen Z and millennials globally, with sales doubling to $1.8 billion last year. The toys' unique "blind box" packaging encourages repeat purchases, while Pop Mart's market valuation exceeds that of US toy giants Mattel and Hasbro. As the company expands internationally, it taps into consumer behavior that favors small luxuries in tough economic times,...

Caleb Serong's Spectacular MarkIn a thrilling match against Gold Coast, Fremantle's Caleb Serong executed a remarkable flying mark, showcasing his athleticism by going completely horizontal in the air. Despite this stunning play, he missed his subsequent set shot, but the Dockers maintained a 20-point lead at the first break. This impressive grab was made even more noteworthy due to the challenging conditions of heavy rainfall affecting the game. Full Article

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: Japan's Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen called on his Singapore counterpart Chan Chun Sing on Saturday morning (May 31) at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.Mr Chan welcomed Mr Nakatani back to the event, as he had attended the inaugural edition in 2002.During the...

SummaryA work crew of minimum-security inmates in McAlester, Oklahoma, helped clear debris for a woman and her three children after a tornado devastated their rural property on May 19. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections reported that nearly a dozen inmates volunteered for the cleanup, supervised by Warden Margaret Green, who organized the effort after seeing a social media post about the need for assistance. J.B. Sharp, a road foreman, praised the inmates for their significant...