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U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, stating that the priority is feeding the starving population, while refraining from commenting on Palestinian statehood. He criticized Hamas for not releasing more hostages, discussed the situation with European leaders, and noted Israel's responsibility in addressing the humanitarian crisis amid rising death tolls from starvation. Want More Context? 🔎

Stuart Compton, 46, and Tracy Turner, 52, have been sentenced for their horrific sexual abuse plans involving children, including graphic discussions about drugging and raping minors. Compton received a life sentence, while Turner was sentenced to 12 years plus an additional two on license, with their actions causing profound distress to the victims' families. Want More Context? 🔎

Applicants of Canada’s Start-up Visa program are experiencing significant delays in obtaining permanent residency, hindering their business growth and access to funding. Many successful entrepreneurs have faced years of waiting, leading to calls for improved processing times and enhanced transparency in the application process. Want More Context? 🔎

The Brink couple, Clinton, 43, and Cristen, 41, were tragically killed at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas while protecting their two daughters, aged 9 and 7, who were unharmed. A manhunt is underway for a suspect described as a white male seen near the park, and authorities urge anyone with information or footage to come forward as the family seeks privacy and justice. Want More Context? 🔎

Gunmen in Ecuador attacked a bar in El Empalme, killing at least 17 people, including a child, and injuring up to 14 others, amid a rising tide of violent crime linked to drug trafficking rivalries. President Daniel Noboa is advocating for expanded security powers to combat this surge, while the attack is believed to involve the criminal group Los Lobos. Want More Context? 🔎

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: An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer, Kannan Morice Rajagopal Jayaram, 55, pleaded guilty to corruption charges for soliciting sexual favors from six men in exchange for helping them obtain short-term visit passes between 2022 and 2023. As a team leader in the Visit...