People eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns

Pope Francis FarewellThousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday morning to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose papacy significantly impacted local Catholics. Concurrently, churches across Hamilton held masses and memorials to honor the spiritual leader following his passing. This ceremony reflects the deep respect and admiration held for Pope Francis within the community. Full Article

Tom and Zay faced a heartbreaking decision to euthanize their dog, Mr Pickles, due to his severe aggression, which began when he was just five months old and escalated over three years despite attempts to manage it through behaviorists and medication. The final incident, where Mr Pickles attacked Zay violently, highlighted the risks and emotional toll of owning a pet with such behavior issues, a growing concern among dog owners post-pandemic. Experts note that aggression...

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: Campaigning is in full swing on Saturday (Apr 26) as GE2025 enters the weekend.Already, more than 10 walkabouts are planned for this morning alone.And that's not including the nine rallies that are set to take place on Saturday evening.Follow us as we bring you...

The Trump administration initiated an investigation into UC Berkeley regarding foreign funding, reviving past criticisms linked to its partnership with China's Tsinghua University. This move follows Trump's executive orders aimed at enforcing federal disclosure laws for foreign gifts over $250,000, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon cited failures in UC Berkeley's disclosures of substantial foreign funding, including a reported $220 million from the Chinese government. In response, UC Berkeley denied the allegations, stating it has cooperated...

Gaza’s government has issued a severe warning that the population is "on the brink of mass death" due to widespread famine, exacerbated by Israel's ongoing aid blockade now entering its 55th day, which has resulted in over 52 recorded deaths from hunger and malnutrition, including 50 children. More than 60,000 children are suffering from acute malnutrition, with over a million facing daily hunger, leading to severe health consequences. The government has called for the urgent...

The Trump administration has announced the restoration of visas for approximately 1,800 foreign students whose legal statuses were abruptly terminated, following over 100 lawsuits from affected individuals. The Justice Department is developing a new system for visa review, as many students had their statuses revoked due to political protests or prior criminal charges, causing widespread fear in universities. Although records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System are being restored, ICE retains authority to...