Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 16, 2025

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Bondi Beach shooting sparks ‘lone wolf’ fears in Australia

Experts say such a scenario is the hardest to prevent.

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Young people saving more than older folk, UOB data shows

National statistics show the average Singaporean household holding more cash and deposits.

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660 electric public buses to be rolled out from end-2026

$322m fleet includes the first large-scale purchase of electric double-deck buses.

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Calvin Quek wins 400m hurdles gold to end S’pore’s 60-year SEA Games drought

The Republic’s Gunasena Migale was the last man to triumph in this event in 1965.

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S’pore-China cooperation built on decades of trust, says DPM Gan

Annual talks deliver new agreements across finance, technology and people-to-people links.

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Displaced Cambodians flee again as Thai-Cambodia conflict continues

Aerial bombings on the Cambodian side yesterday sent thousands scattering yet again.

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New private home sales down amid year-end seasonal lull

Developers moved just 325 units, excluding ECs, down from 2,424 units in October.

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What S’pore can learn from other cities about refreshing ageing home buildings

Decisions on renewing old housing stocks get held up as different residents have different interests.

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Now Boarding: Fine dining in Kunming

Sample savoury cocktails, wild mushrooms and China’s version of prosciutto ham.

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Woman fined for passing gin to driver after car crash to interfere with breathalyser test

The driver’s case is still pending.

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