Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 27, 2025

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HK fire: Death toll rises to at least 44 with hundreds still missing; police arrest 3

The fire was under control in four of the residential blocks, police said.

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Fewer new condo launches in 2026, with most projects in the suburbs

Analysts expect the market to remain stable in 2026.

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Private insurers to let policyholders switch to new riders without added underwriting

None of the insurers have confirmed if existing riders will be impacted.

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Gavin Lee set to be announced as Lions coach

He will be the FAS’ first permanent local coach since V. Sundram Moorthy in 2016.

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S’pore tops ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent

Workers here have a strong ecosystem to grow, thrive and adapt, said one of the report’s three authors.

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Two National Guard members shot in Washington; White House on lockdown

US President Donald Trump is currently away in Florida.

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Mountbatten Vocational School closes after 50 years

Parents worry their children with special needs will regress if they stay at home.

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Cordlife not allowed to collect, test, process and store new cord blood

MOH reiterated its earlier directions to Cordlife to replace its current clinical governance officer.

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Kopi, kaya and a longer life: Hawker centres hold the key

Hawkers can help us live longer with healthier fare. But don't expect them to bear the economic burden for this.

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Police NSF offered cash to 3 teens, asked if he could perform sex acts on them

The court called for a report to assess the serviceman’s suitability for reformative training.

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