Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 22, 2025

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Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

Cardinals will meet today to start planning the funeral at St Peter’s Basilica.

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Who might succeed Pope Francis?

Potential contenders could include cardinals from France, Ghana and the Philippines.

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With its new slate, PAP looks to form 5G with more diversity, minorities

Former public servants are tipped to form the leadership core.

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WP’s slate of new candidates similar in terms of qualifications, diverse in experiences

Inevitably, comparisons have arisen between the new faces of the WP and the PAP.

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Revisiting the 14th Parliament: The term that delivered hot mics, shock exits, and made history

There was also political drama, which included the resignations of six elected MPs and two Nominated MPs.

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All three types of rape equally serious, says High Court as it dismisses man’s appeal

The offender argued that the type of rape he committed was less serious.

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Sumiko at 61: Employer thinks you are too old? Here’s how the laws protect you

A new workplace law promises stronger safeguards, but ageing on the job still brings challenges, says Sumiko Tan.

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Temporary closures of Bukit Timah, Dunearn roads on April 25 and 26

A pedestrian overhead bridge is being removed to support drainage upgrading works along Bukit Timah Canal.

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Books Kinokuniya to open new outlet at Raffles City in August

The space will reuse the iconic blue shelves from the flagship Ngee Ann City store.

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Man to be charged after allegedly molesting cabin crew member on S’pore-bound flight

He allegedly pushed the female crew member into a lavatory with him.

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