Israel refuses entry to EU lawmaker accused of promoting boycotts of the country

A seven-year-old girl named Leonna Ruka was tragically killed when a 200-year-old cedar tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, while she was enjoying the warm weather. Her family described her as a bright and loving child, and while Leonna succumbed to her injuries, a six-year-old girl remains in critical condition, with three others suffering minor injuries; an investigation is ongoing. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A seven-year-old girl named Leonna Ruka sadly died...

Palestine Action Banned in the UKThe UK government announced the ban of Palestine Action, along with two other groups, citing national security concerns after the group protested against UK support for Israel, causing damage at an RAF base. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the need to protect democracy, while over 400 cultural figures urged the government to reconsider the ban. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK government has decided to make it...

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: The current state of private insurance and private healthcare is unsustainable, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Tuesday (Jul 1), as he spoke of a "knot" in the relationship between the insurers and private hospitals. Mr Ong was giving the Ministry of Health...

More than 170 NGOs are urging the dismantling of a US- and Israeli-backed food aid scheme in Gaza due to reports of over 500 civilian deaths near distribution centers since its inception in May. They accuse the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation of endangering lives and bypassing UN aid systems, as the Israeli military acknowledges civilian harm at these sites while claiming the need to prevent aid diversion to Hamas. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

Republicans aim to reduce Medicaid funding to finance tax cuts and spending in Trump's domestic policy bill, with significant differences between the Senate and House versions. Key proposals include work requirements for Medicaid recipients, limits on home equity for eligibility, and cuts to provider taxes, along with efforts to restrict funding for Planned Parenthood and gender transition services. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Republicans are trying to change Medicaid, a health program for...

Saks, after acquiring Neiman Marcus for $2.7bn and issuing $2.2bn in bonds, struggles to meet a $120mn interest payment, prompting a complex $600mn fundraising that prioritizes certain bondholders, leading to "creditor-on-creditor violence." With over $5bn in debt, Saks aims for $1bn EBITDA by 2026, but faces significant challenges in a floundering retail sector. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Saks, a big store, tried to borrow money to buy another store but now has...