North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea says

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 Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) may soon need to expand amid a growing collection and rising visitor numbers.However, there are no plans to move from the current location within the National University of Singapore, said Associate Professor Darren Yeo, who heads...

Interest rates in the UK may decrease for the fourth consecutive time if the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, announces a cut today, potentially lowering the rate to 4.25%. This follows a series of rate hikes aimed at controlling inflation after rates peaked at 5.25% in 2023, affecting mortgage repayments and possibly leading to lower savings rates. The next review is scheduled for June 19, though no changes are...

A pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University's Butler Library escalated into a "crowd surge" on Wednesday, injuring two security officers as protesters attempted to breach the building. In response to the chaos, university officials called the NYPD for assistance, resulting in approximately 60 to 70 arrests. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while condemning any lawlessness, assuring Jewish students of their safety on campus. Full Article

The Israeli embassy in London was reportedly the target of five Iranian men arrested on terrorism charges, according to BBC sources. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests took place across multiple locations, including London and Manchester, as part of a "fast-moving" investigation, though they have not officially confirmed the embassy as the target. Iranian officials have denied involvement, with the Iranian foreign minister offering to assist in the investigation, while four of the arrested men...

The European Commission is under pressure from member states, especially Ireland, to require social media platforms to combat online payment scams that defrauded Europeans of €4.3bn in 2022. A proposed amendment would mandate Big Tech to verify the legitimacy of advertisers, allowing only registered financial service providers to post ads, but the Commission is hesitant, citing conflicts with existing regulations. Despite support from about half of EU countries, Poland's suggestion to improve communication between payment...

The 15-year-old Aboriginal boy was beaten with a metal pole in October 2022. He died 10 days later.An Australian jury convicted Jack Brearley and Brodie Palmer of murdering 15-year-old Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey, who was attacked while walking home from school in October 2022 and died from his injuries 10 days later. A third man, Mitchell Forth, was found guilty of manslaughter. The case sparked nationwide protests against racism and highlighted ongoing inequalities faced by...