As M23 rebel group advances in Congo, a new leader signals a shift in its identity

Summary Ryley Harbord, a 22-year-old man, tragically died after falling from a rooftop in Brewer Street, Soho, around 2am on Saturday, May 3, during the bank holiday weekend. The circumstances of his fall are being treated as unexpected, prompting an investigation by the police, who are seeking witnesses or anyone who interacted with Ryley between 7pm on Friday and the time of the incident. Detective Chief Inspector Anne Linton expressed condolences to Ryley’s family and...

Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket via an Instagram story, expressing gratitude for the support he received while representing India. The decision follows reports that he may not have been a guaranteed selection for an upcoming Test series in England, as the BCCI seeks a new captain. Despite this retirement, the 38-year-old plans to continue playing in ODI cricket, having previously guided India to a T20I title victory in 2024, ending a 13-year...

Meth pipe-wielding raccoon found in Ohio car During a traffic stop in central Ohio, police discovered a pet raccoon named "Chewy" holding a glass methamphetamine pipe in its mouth while sitting in the driver's seat. The officer, Austin Branham, found additional illegal substances, including methamphetamine and crack cocaine, after searching the vehicle, which belonged to 55-year-old Victoria Vidal, who was arrested on drug-related charges. The raccoon was unharmed, and officers confirmed that Vidal possessed the...

A Hebrew report has disclosed that nearly 3,000 unexploded shells from the Israeli army in Gaza are being repurposed by Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades to create improvised explosive devices targeting Israeli military assets. The report highlights that a significant portion of munitions, with some periods showing up to 20% failure rates, remain unexploded, posing dangers as evidenced by investigations linking these ordnance to attacks on Israeli vehicles. The United Nations Mine Action Service estimates that 5-10%...

Australians have attempted to claim outrageous tax deductions, including luxury clothing, swimwear for a truck driver, and gaming consoles, all of which were denied by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). As the 2025 tax period approaches, the ATO warns against exaggerated claims and will scrutinize work-related expenses, particularly those related to working from home and side hustles. Taxpayers are advised to ensure their claims meet strict criteria and can be substantiated with proper documentation. Full...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Analysts suggest that the Singapore dollar may continue to strengthen against the US dollar due to tariff de-escalation, with some predicting potential parity between the two currencies in the future. Currently, the Singapore dollar is around 1.29 against the US dollar, having strengthened approximately 5.8% this year, attributed to a USD sell-off and favorable trade developments. Economists predict further appreciation, possibly reaching 1.2800 by Q3 and 1.2650...