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SummaryPennrith's season revived with an 18-10 victory over Parramatta, propelled by State of Origin stars, lifting them from the bottom of the NRL ladder. Nathan Cleary, after a challenging performance in the Origin, made a crucial sideline conversion and assisted in securing the win with a final try from Brian To'o. The Panthers now sit 14th, needing to win eight of their next 12 games to achieve a 50% record, while showing improved defense despite...

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: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).This way, "states, big and small, have...

A fire at the Marienkrankenhaus hospital in Hamburg, Germany, resulted in the deaths of three patients and injuries to over 50 others. The blaze, which started in the geriatric ward, spread smoke throughout the building, leading to critical conditions for two individuals and serious injuries for 16 more. Following the rapid extinguishment of the fire, patients were evacuated and treated, with the cause of the incident still under investigation at this large Catholic hospital that...

SummaryDuring a state visit to Italy on April 10, 2025, King Charles III presented a King's Coronation Medal to Maj. Casey Anderson, a military intelligence officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. This event took place in Ravenna, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the province's liberation from Nazi occupation, a significant military operation involving Canadian and British forces during the Second World War. The reception highlighted the historical ties and contributions of the Canadian military in...

Canada's steel industry faces severe threats following US President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, potentially leading to "catastrophic" job losses and supply chain disruptions. Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent attempts to mend US-Canada relations have been undermined, as Canadian officials express concerns over the impact on their 23,000 steel jobs and the broader economy. In response, Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on US goods, while Carney asserts the...

Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, threatening to redirect $3 billion in federal research funding and reviewing existing contracts due to perceived disrespect and a failure to address campus antisemitism. His administration's actions, which include freezing research grants and reducing foreign student admissions, are seen as a direct challenge to the institution and may signal a broader conservative strategy to undermine Democratic support within academia. Students express concern that if such measures...