Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 15, 2025

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Narrow escape for S’porean family of 6 when gunmen attacked Bondi Beach

The family sought refuge in the home of a kind local couple for a few hours after the attack.

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Father-son duo allegedly behind Bondi Beach attack; 10-year-old girl among 16 dead

One of the gunmen has been named in local media as a man from the city’s south-east.

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Wisconsin man detained in connection with Brown University shooting

The incident left two students dead and nine wounded.

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S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses

One firm said specialised roles can expect to command higher salary increases, of up to 15 per cent.

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S’pore retain men’s table tennis SEA Games team gold in fierce battle

The women had to settle for silver after losing to Thailand in the final.

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Amanda Lim dedicates 50m gold to late dad in swansong SEA Games

Her father died in September from liver cancer.

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How to help your child ace the transition to Secondary 1

Prepare them for longer hours, more subjects and social adjustment.

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Taiwan’s Xiaohongshu ban triggers strong backlash among users

Experts say the uproar demonstrates how the govt failed to communicate its policy clearly.

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The Chinese military is on Facebook – but its messages are not sticking

Efforts by the PLA to project a benign image must be coupled with restraint on the ground.

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The season for indulgence: Feast on steak in S’pore

The dining scene here may be challenging, but these new steakhouses are muscling their way in.

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