Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 14, 2025

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At least 10 dead after shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

A further 11 people are reported to be injured.

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MOH acts to prevent growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules

About 100,000 people drop or downgrade their insurance riders every year.

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As nation ages, S’pore offers more ways for seniors to live gracefully in the community

Options today include assisted living arrangements in HDB flats and houses.

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Super-aged, superlative: Ageing with meaning and dignity in S’pore

The truth is that ageing need not be synonymous with decline.

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44 taken to hospital after bus accident in Jurong West; LTA probing

A bus driver was trapped in the driver’s seat and was rescued using hydraulic rescue equipment.

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S’pore signs US-led Pax Silica Declaration on AI, global tech supply chain

The non-binding pact was also signed by Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Britain and the US.

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Co-founder of real estate platform went 3 years without drawing a salary

Reinvesting every dollar into the business helped drive Form & Matter’s growth, said Mr Adam Wham.

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Retiree suffered heavy losses after borrowing to buy $2m of investment products

He was misled into thinking that the insurance plans would pay for his retirement and pay off his loan.

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Show-stopping Christmas desserts Yule will love

This season’s Yuletide cakes continue to push beyond the typical log-shaped treats. 

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When time pauses and there is just me and my massage lady

The writer says: I don’t have many indulgences in life. But there is one thing I will not give up.

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