French MPs back law to allow assisted dying

EuroMillions players should check their tickets as a record £185 million is available in Friday's draw after no one won the previous prize of £166 million. The winning numbers from Tuesday's draw were 12, 30, 38, 40, 4, with lucky stars 4 and 12. The cost of a ticket is £2.50, which also enters players into the UK Millionaire Maker draw, and the jackpot requires matching five numbers plus both Lucky Stars. Full Article

Summary During King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to Ottawa, they delivered the Speech from the Throne at the 45th Parliament of Canada on May 27, marking a historic occasion as it was the first time a monarch performed this duty since 1977. Their visit aimed to assert Canada's sovereignty amidst tensions with the U.S., particularly under President Trump, and drew both support and protests from the public, highlighting mixed sentiments towards the monarchy...

59-year-old David Mapp killed his 82-year-old mother, Colleen Wilson, in a brutal act of violence on July 28, 2022, by throwing a pot plant at her head. After the murder, he delayed calling emergency services to steal her belongings, including a TV, which he pawned for drugs. Mapp's contradictory statements during police questioning, claiming self-defense and attempts to revive her, led to his conviction for murder, and he is set to be sentenced by Justice...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Wages in Singapore grew at a faster pace in 2024, with real wages rising 3.2% compared to 0.4% in 2023, as inflation eased from 4.8% to 2.4%. Nearly 80% of companies raised wages, although average increases dipped to 6.6%, and the Ministry of Manpower warned of potential moderation in growth due to geopolitical tensions. Sectors like financial services and administrative support saw significant wage increases, while trade-reliant...

SummaryIn a letter to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, 828 legal experts, including former Supreme Court justices, urged the government to take strong actions, such as reviewing trade ties and imposing sanctions on Israeli officials, to stop the violence in Gaza, which they claim amounts to genocide. They condemned Israel's military offensive and blockade, citing severe humanitarian violations and demanding the UK fulfill its obligations under international law. The letter follows widespread criticism of...

SummarySpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, but encountered issues when a booster exploded shortly before the planned splashdown, leading to fuel leaks and the rocket spinning uncontrollably. The company's flight team reported a loss of altitude control during the vehicle's atmospheric re-entry. This incident follows the eighth test flight in March, which also ended in an explosion shortly after launch, causing flight groundings and concerns over falling debris. Full Article