‘Unimaginable loss’: North Macedonia reels from deadly nightclub fire

Karl Griffiths, 42, was sentenced to 31 months in prison for kidnapping after violently attacking his friend and partner during a gathering in Penclawdd, forcing his friend to strip and parading him naked through the streets. Griffiths, who has a substantial criminal history, admitted to the charges, but the victim expressed reluctance to support the prosecution due to the incident's impact on his mental health. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named...

Iran, Britain, France, and Germany may hold talks next week regarding Tehran's nuclear program amid warnings from the E3 of potential sanctions if negotiations do not resume. The discussions follow a recent call between the E3 foreign ministers and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, with ongoing concerns over uranium enrichment and the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran, Britain, France, and Germany might...

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 need to recruit and retain good teachers is a constant in Singapore. The Ministry of Education (MOE) said it plans to hire more than 1,000 teachers annually, up from 700, to strengthen the teaching workforce in anticipation of more retirements.In a similar vein,...

A search resumes for a missing 56-year-old fisherman off Australia's east coast, who failed to return after fishing near Batemans Bay Marina on Saturday. Emergency services were alerted after contact was made with him at 10 am, and nearly 30 volunteers are now involved in the search, covering an area from Ulladulla to Merimbula. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A fisherman has been missing near Australia's east coast for two days after he...

D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who survived the Normandy invasion in 1944 and later gained 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, passed away peacefully at 102, as announced by his family. Remembered for his charm and humor, Larson honored his fallen comrades and urged peace, leaving a legacy that touched many, particularly during D-Day commemorations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who bravely fought in World War...

Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori-Quao supports Trump's "trade, not aid" policy, viewing it as a positive opportunity for African leaders to negotiate better trade deals with the U.S. She emphasizes that African leaders should leverage their resources and not be intimidated by Trump's approach, as mutual benefit exists. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori believes that President Trump's approach to working with Africa is a good chance...