Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 24, 2025

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Bus drivers welcome penalties for unruly passengers, say it will deter misbehaviour

Loud music distracts drivers, who need to stay alert to traffic and hear car horns and the bus bell.

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Only 2 in 5 know to call an ambulance when someone suffers a stroke: Study

A key area of concern for the healthcare industry is the changing age profile of stroke survivors.

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5 key findings from report on Megan Khung’s death

The police failed to follow processes and the Child Protective Service could have probed further.

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S. Korea has regained its footing, says President Lee, 10 months after martial law crisis

Seoul is continuing to tackle outstanding issues with major powers, including trade and technology.

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Trump to meet Xi in S. Korea as part of Asia swing

Mr Trump said the first question he would ask the Chinese leader would be about fentanyl.

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First specialised burn centre for kids provides stress-free treatment

It is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of plastic surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals.

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PA to train 1,000 grassroots leaders to be community facilitators from 2026

The idea is to create connected groups of residents who support one another.

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Greater need now to prepare for serious climate impacts: Ravi Menon

The Republic has to adapt as a country, added Singapore’s climate ambassador.

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Banishing PE class baggage with spin cycling sessions

There’s something oddly satisfying about finding joy in something she used to hate, writes ST’s Lianne Chia.

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Teen pretended to be a woman to get classmate to perform lewd acts

He recorded intimate videos of the victim, and later used the footage to extort him of $2,450.

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