MH370: Malaysia could reopen search for lost flight. Why now? – National

MH370: Malaysia could reopen search for lost flight. Why now? – National

Malaysian officials have signaled their willingness to reopen the search for MH370 if “compelling” new evidence emerges. Despite it being 10 years since Malaysia Airlines MH370 vanished over the southern Indian Ocean, capturing global attention and sparking a decade of theories over the doomed flight’s final location, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday … Read more

Tourist couple alleges gang rape, attack in India, sparking fury as 3 men arrested – National

Tourist couple alleges gang rape, attack in India, sparking fury as 3 men arrested – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Police in India have arrested three suspects and are searching for four more in connection with the alleged gang rape of a Spanish-Brazilian tourist on Friday night. The woman and her husband, who was also beaten by the attackers, were travelling through … Read more

FAA discovers more faults with Boeing planes, issues new safety guidelines – National

FAA discovers more faults with Boeing planes, issues new safety guidelines – National

The Federal Aviation Administration will require more safety measures from Boeing after learning of potential faults on several planes, one which could potentially affect the 737 MAX 9, the model from which a door plug blew off in January, and another that has caused minor damage to 787 Dreamliner engines. Several FAA reports into the concerns … Read more

‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair

‘Non-combat’ military trainers could return to Ukraine — but not yet: Blair

Canada will consider sending military trainers back to Ukraine if “certain conditions” are met, but those conditions “do not yet exist,” Defence Minister Bill Blair says. Any Canadian military members would only be sent in “non-combat” roles, he added. Blair made the comments during a news conference at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Blair was announcing … Read more

Kate Middleton finally spotted in public — but rumours, conspiracies endure – National

Kate Middleton finally spotted in public — but rumours, conspiracies endure – National

To even the most casual observer, it’s clear the British Royal Family has experienced a rocky start to 2024. There have been headline-making health concerns, including King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Prince William’s decision to skip his godfather’s memorial service at the 11th hour, an untimely death in the extended family and, now, news that Queen … Read more

UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence – National

UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence – National

The United Nations envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhumane treatment of women during its surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. There are also “reasonable grounds to believe that such … Read more

Abortion is now a constitutional right in France – National

Abortion is now a constitutional right in France – National

France on Monday enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a world-first welcomed by women’s rights groups as historic and harshly criticized by anti-abortion groups. MPs and senators overwhelmingly backed the move, by 780 votes against 72, in a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, under the gilded ceilings of Versailles Palace, … Read more

France holding historic vote on abortion rights – National

France holding historic vote on abortion rights – National

French lawmakers meet on Monday for a final vote to include the right to abortion into the constitution, a world-first welcomed by women’s rights groups and criticized by anti-abortion groups. Abortion rights are more widely accepted in France than in the United States and many other countries, with polls showing around 80 per cent of French people … Read more

Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to Navalny death

Canada sanctions more Russian officials in response to Navalny death

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2024 2:57 pm Updated March 3, 2024 10:03 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s foreign affairs minister has announced another round of sanctions against the Russian government, which she says are in response to last month’s death of Russian opposition … Read more

Man’s dying wish was to see Dune. Film’s director made that happen months before its release

Man’s dying wish was to see Dune. Film’s director made that happen months before its release

A palliative care patient’s end-of-life wish was to see the second installment of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune before he passed. The Quebec filmmaker and his team rushed to make it happen almost two months before the film’s premiere and just days before the man died. It began in early January when a middle-aged man who was … Read more