Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says | All 3 types of rape equally serious: S’pore High Court

Plus: Temporary closures of Bukit Timah, Dunearn roads on April 25 and 26 | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. TUESDAY, APR 22 2025 Jonathan Wong Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, According to the death certificate released by the Vatican announced hours after the death yesterday of Pope Francis, the 88-year-old reformer died of a stroke, resulting in a coma and "irreversible" heart failure. It also revealed he had Type 2 diabetes, which was not previously known. In other news, all three types of rape recognised by the law should be treated as being equal in severity, the Singapore High Court said yesterday. More details in this report. Get updates and highlights on GE2025 sent to your inbox. Sign up here. World Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican says Cardinals will meet today to start planning the funeral at St Peter's Basilica. World Who might succeed Pope Francis? Potential contenders could include cardinals from France, Ghana and the Philippines. Singapore With its new slate, PAP looks to form 5G with more diversity, minorities Former public servants are tipped to form the leadership core. Singapore 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. Singapore 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. Singapore 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. Opinion 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. Singapore 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. Life 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. Singapore 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. MOST POPULAR 1. Glass pane falls from height at Star Vista mall, injuring 6 2. Pope Francis dies at age 88 3. 152 motorcyclists caught in Tuas Checkpoint multi-agency crackdown If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.