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Canadians voted in an election scrambled by Trump’s threatsCanadians participated in a pivotal election influenced by President Trump's trade war and annexation threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party holding a slight lead over Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives. The election is deemed crucial for shaping Canada's future response to U.S. pressures, particularly regarding tariffs and resource management. Meanwhile, Putin declared a three-day cease-fire in Ukraine, prompting skepticism from Ukraine's foreign minister, as Trump urged an...

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: Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, promised voters in Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) that she would revitalise the town and improve transport connections, adding that this can only happen with support from voters.At a rally by the People’s Action...

In 2024, regional military spending experienced a notable increase, driven by ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report highlighted that while these regional tensions contributed to the rise, Europe was the primary force behind the overall escalation in global military expenditures. This surge reflects heightened concerns over security and geopolitical instability in various regions around the world. Full Article

A historic Black church in downtown Memphis, Clayborn Temple, which was pivotal to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 campaign, caught fire early Monday, leading to significant damage, with the interior declared a total loss. Memphis Fire Chief Gina Sweat indicated that investigations are ongoing, involving local authorities and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The temple, currently undergoing a $25 million restoration, is revered as a symbol of the civil rights movement,...

Felix Rojas, 44, was arrested for allegedly raping a corpse on a New York City subway train on April 9. He reportedly entered the R train, found an unconscious man, Jorge Gonzalez, 37, who had died of natural causes, and engaged in sexual acts with the body before fleeing, an incident captured on CCTV. Rojas, who has no prior criminal history, turned himself in and faces first-degree rape charges, with an arraignment expected soon, amid...

As Canadians prepare to vote, recent polling suggests a close race between the Liberals, led by Mark Carney, and the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre. Abacus Data's final poll indicates the Liberals at 41% and the Conservatives at 39%, while Liaison Strategies shows a narrower margin of 43% for the Liberals and 41% for the Conservatives. With high voter turnout potentially favoring the Conservatives, the outcome remains uncertain as the electorate heads to the polls....