China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected

US Vice-President JD Vance is visiting Rome to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Vatican Secretary of State, with a key objective being to secure a brief encounter with Pope Francis. This meeting, if it occurs, could symbolize a thaw in strained relations between the Vatican and Washington over issues like migration, especially as Vance represents a contrasting vision of Catholicism compared to Pope Francis's more compassionate approach. Vance's visit follows a...

Mona Nygaard successfully won a Family Court case for her share of relationship property, which was once valued in the millions. Her ex-husband, Oscar Nygaard, appealed the decision that left him with less than $100,000, but the High Court dismissed his appeal and upheld Mona's cross-appeal, resulting in him having to pay slightly more in compensation. The legal battle felt overwhelming for Mona, likening the experience to walking into quicksand that threatened to pull her...

Summary After a trial-within-a-trial lasting over two weeks, Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled that statements implicating accused individuals Jacquen "Boeta" Appolis and Steveno Van Rhyn in the kidnapping and trafficking of Joshlin Smith can be admitted as evidence. This decision came after careful consideration of the testimonies and circumstances surrounding the case. The ruling is pivotal as it allows critical evidence to be presented in the ongoing trial, potentially impacting the outcomes for the accused. Full...

Farooq Abdullah has disputed A S Dulat's assertion that he supported the abrogation of Article 370, with Dulat clarifying that he was referring to Abdullah's desire to negotiate with Delhi on his own terms. Dulat's book commends Abdullah's leadership and provides insights into significant events such as the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction and the IC-814 hostage swap, showcasing Farooq's initial resistance to certain decisions followed by his eventual compliance. This exchange highlights the complexities of Abdullah's...

Debate turns to oil and gas pipelinesThe debate centers on oil and gas pipelines, with Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet accusing Mark Carney of inconsistency regarding pipeline policies in Quebec. He highlights Carney's conflicting statements and criticizes his lack of support for Quebec, while also emphasizing the need for a strong stance against Trump. In response, Carney advocates for building energy infrastructure, including pipelines, and stresses the importance of cooperation with provinces to achieve these...

The leak and subsequent report by The New York Times is considered "one of the most dangerous leaks in Israel's history," according to an Israeli official. The report revealed that Israel contemplated attacking Iran's nuclear program with US support after Iran's missile attack on October 1, though officials were hesitant to proceed without US approval. Critics, including former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman, accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of leaking the story to deflect criticism for his...