Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second

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 FASTTap here to return to FASTFASTSINGAPORE: A woman accused of killing her boyfriend described their tumultuous relationship, rocked by violence and drinking, when she took the stand for the first time on Thursday (Apr 17).Nguyen Ngoc Giau, 43, is charged with murdering Mr Cho Wang Keung, 51, along the fifth-floor common corridor of...

Since Mark Carney became Prime Minister on March 9, the Liberals have been leading in opinion polls, largely due to public reaction against U.S. President Trump's tariffs. While Carney's strategy to galvanize the progressive vote has worked, recent polls indicate a slight increase in support for the NDP and Bloc Quebecois, suggesting that some Canadian progressives are less enamored with Carney as a political savior. Despite potential challenges, both the NDP and BQ remain within...

Shocking images have surfaced from a filthy flat in Faversham, Kent, where a former tenant was arrested for child neglect and animal cruelty. Neighbours reported unbearable odors, leading police to investigate in January, only to find the property abandoned for nearly four months, filled with human faeces, rotting food, and cluttered with broken toys. Despite multiple complaints to the housing association, residents are frustrated by the lack of action to clean the property, expressing concern...

Canada's four major political party leaders, including Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, participated in a French-language debate ahead of the April 28 election, following a controversial decision to exclude the Green Party. Key issues included the impact of U.S. President Trump's policies on Canada, with Carney emphasizing his leadership experience and Poilievre advocating for change after nine years of Liberal governance while critiquing immigration policies. The debates precede the only...

New Jersey Sues Discord Over Child Safety ConcernsNew Jersey has become the first state to sue Discord, alleging the platform fails to protect underage users from predators, violating the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. The lawsuit claims Discord allows children to easily create accounts and inadequately shields them from adult interactions, despite the company's assertions of having stringent safety measures. Discord disputes these claims, emphasizing their commitment to safety, while facing scrutiny over past incidents...

More than 2 million people are currently trapped in the Gaza Strip, according to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, who highlighted the increasing stress levels, particularly among children, due to ongoing hostilities and diminishing aid supplies. Humanitarian supplies are nearing depletion following Israel's full closure of cargo entry, including aid, since March 2, severely impacting the water sector, with nearly 90% of water assets affected. Since March, approximately 500,000 Palestinians have been displaced within Gaza, exacerbating...