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A severe two-hour rainstorm in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, has led to significant flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency. The city of Arrecife experienced the worst of the flooding, with reports of sewage odors due to overwhelmed drainage systems, while towns like Tahiche and Costa Teguise were also affected. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and holidaymakers are encouraged to check their travel plans, as the flooding has caused substantial damage, including...

SummaryRachel Maddow discussed the dilemma facing lawyers defending President Trump, highlighting a pattern where they must choose between truthfulness and loyalty to Trump. She noted that many attorneys have found themselves in a difficult position, as being truthful in court often results in professional repercussions, leading to an exodus of legal staff from the Trump administration, particularly within the Solicitor General’s Office. Maddow reported that at least half of the lawyers responsible for defending Trump...

Germany and Britain, co-leading a meeting of the Ramstein group, reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, while the U.S. engaged in separate talks with Moscow. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and British counterpart John Healey emphasized that military aid would continue, with Germany pledging air defense systems and Britain promising radar and drone support. The meeting highlighted the uncertainty of U.S. military involvement in the future, as Ukraine's allies strive to...

SummarySyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto to discuss Syria's future. Sharaa, who led Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham and is viewed as an independent leader, aims to unify Syria despite concerns about his past ties to extremism. His outreach includes high-level talks with various leaders, including those from Azerbaijan and Qatar, highlighting Syria's efforts to forge new connections and...

People off the Kimberley coast are urged to prepare for damaging weather as Tropical Low 29U develops offshore, moving southwest along the coastline. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued cyclone advice for areas from Kuri Bay to Cockatoo Island, warning that 29U may reach cyclone strength by Monday evening or Tuesday morning, bringing gales with gusts up to 85 km/hr and heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to secure their properties and prepare emergency kits containing...

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 People’s Action Party (PAP) on Sunday (Apr 13) formally announced its slate of four candidates who will be contesting in the Workers’ Party-held Sengkang GRC in the upcoming General Elections.They are: former senior minister of state Lam Pin Min, 56; National University of...