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Community Outrage Over MoD Data BreachThe community has expressed anger and concern following the revelation of a significant Ministry of Defence data breach that endangered tens of thousands of Afghans, which was concealed under a superinjunction for nearly two years. During this period, the government initiated a covert evacuation program without public knowledge. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Serious Data BreachPeople are really upset because the government kept a big secret about a...

Israel bombed Syrian military headquarters in Damascus after warning the Islamist-led government to stop attacks on the Druze minority in the Sweida region, where sectarian clashes have reportedly killed nearly 250 people. Tensions escalated as Syrian forces entered Sweida, allegedly joining Bedouin tribes in violent confrontations against Druze fighters, prompting Israeli officials to threaten increased military responses. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel bombed a Syrian military headquarters after warning the Syrian government...

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has called for an "aggressive investigation" into the death of 20-year-old Palestinian-American Saif Musallat, who was beaten by Israeli settlers in Sinjil. Musallat's family claims he was defending their land when he was killed, alongside his friend Mohammed al-Shalabi, while Israeli authorities reported a violent confrontation sparked by stone-throwing. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has asked Israel to look into the death of...

Despite AI and technology dominating headlines, they remain low on voters' policy priorities, causing critical decisions to be made without democratic input. To address this gap, it's essential to politicize technology and engage a broader audience in debates about its governance, ensuring that elected officials prioritize tech policy and reflect the values and needs of all citizens. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Technology is really important for everyone, and we need to talk...

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: A total of 41 schools were oversubscribed in Phase 2A of the Primary 1 registration exercise this year, an increase from last year, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Wednesday (Jul 16).The most oversubscribed school in Phase...

Wednesday's Millionaire Medley draw resulted in a single player winning a division one prize of $1 million, while 12 others, including three from Western Australia, each won $4,648.85. The winning numbers were 26, 34, 36, 35, 29, and 3, with additional prizes also awarded to 158 players; this follows a recent streak of significant wins in the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lucky person won $1 million in the lottery on...