Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGESProfessor Greg Germain of Syracuse University Law predicts that the judge in Donald Trump's fraud trial will shape his decision to prevent a successful appeal. Judge Engoron will attempt to include examples of Trump's behaviour in which all elements of fraud are present, despite the victims' lack of evidence of reasonable reliance on Trump's financial statements. Engoron has previously stated that he does not want to give Trump any grounds for a successful appeal. In the Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, case, Engoron issued a partial summary judgement in September, concluding that Trump and top Trump Organisation executives had committed fraud. To get out of being punished, Trump's appeal will have to question the usual parts of fraud.

SEOUL (Xinhua): Two people were killed and several others wounded as a cargo trailer's wheel came off and hit a tourist bus on a South Korean highway, Yonhap news agency said Sunday. A back wheel was detached from the trailer driving toward the capital Seoul on an expressway in Gyeonggi province at about 4:09pm local time (0709 GMT). The detached tire ran over the median strip and broke through the windshield of the tourist bus, which was driving on the opposite lane. A bus driver and a passenger sitting diagonally behind the driver were killed after being hit by the tire. The police were investigating the trailer driver in his 60s to determine the cause of the accident.

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MCA Paul Leshimpiro shot dead by suspected banditsAngata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro has been shot dead by suspected bandits at Soit Pus on Maralal-Baragoi highway, Samburu County police boss Thomas Ototo has confirmed. The police boss said the MCA was on his way home, when he was ambushed by gunmen. He was with his driver, who escaped unhurt. In the past one month, parts of Soit Pus, Morijo and Angata Nanyekie have been haunted by the specter of banditry following numerous attacks targeting villagers and even travellers in the region. More to follow

Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday. The ceremonial monarch expressed grief for people affected by the Jan 1 earthquake, praying for their recovery and saying he hoped to visit the region to console them. Naruhito’s last scheduled national address, an annual New Year event, was cancelled because of the quake. Cheering well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo despite cold, rainy weather. Naruhito acknowledged that the number of royals who can perform public duties is on the decline.

“I feel heavily responsible for failing to protect my trainee wrestlers”, Hakuho told reporters gathered outside his stable on Friday. “I’m deeply sorry for causing worry to many sumo fans and supporters,” the former champion said, before bowing deeply. After dismissal and a recommendation to retire, demotion in rank is seen as the most serious punishment for sumo elders. I’m very sorry,” Hokuseiho told reporters, adding that he planned to retire from the ancient sport. Even after learning of his protege’s misconduct, the sumo great didn’t swiftly take action to report it to JSA officials in charge of compliance, NHK quoted the committee as saying.

MUMBAI (Bloomberg): Walt Disney Co. and Reliance Industries Ltd. have signed a binding pact to merge their media operations in India, according to people familiar with the matter, as the US entertainment giant recasts its strategy amid intense competition in the world’s most-populous country. A Reliance spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to a query on the signing of the binding pact. Disney owns a minority stake in broadcast service provider, Tata Play Ltd., which Reliance may consider acquiring, according to local news reports. Disney has been grappling with challenges in India such as retaining subscribers and securing coveted media assets, while Reliance has cornered a larger slice of the local media and entertainment businesses in recent years. Disney has been mulling options for its India business, including an outright sale or setting up a joint venture with partners since July.

Former US talk show host Wendy Williams has thanked fans for their support over her dementia and aphasia diagnosis. Williams, 59, said their response had been "overwhelming" and she had "immense gratitude for the love and kind words" received. She hosted the nationally syndicated Wendy Williams Show for over a decade. Her care team announced her diagnosis on Thursday "to correct inaccurate and hurtful rumours about her health". Hollywood star Bruce Willis also suffers from aphasia and frontotemporal dementia - the conditions meant he had to give up his acting career.

Rajkumar Santoshi's next directorial, 'Lahore 1947', is one of the most highly anticipated films. The film is all set to bring the massive collaboration of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, and Aamir Khan together, along with Preity Zinta, who will be headlining the film as the lead heroine. Besides this name joining the forces, the cast of Lahore 1947 gets more excited as, in recent developments, it has been revealed that actor Ali Fazal has come on board to play an important role in the film. He has always won the audience with his performances, and now, with his addition to Lahore 1947, the excitement is sure to go high. ALSO READ: "He is undoubtedly one of the most talented actors we have" - Rajkumar Santoshi on Abhimanyu Singh

A high-tech fish farm floats just off the coast of Singapore, part of a plan by a retired engineer who once built oil rigs to bring diners cleaner, healthier seafood. So officials are backing projects such as Eco Ark, a giant aquafarm that produces seabass, grouper and threadfin for restaurant tables across the city of nearly six million. "There is a great difference in what we do because we believe in technology," Leow, who once built oil rigs, told AFP. A high-tech fish farm floats just off the coast of Singapore, part of a plan by a retired engineer who once built oil rigs to bring diners cleaner, healthier seafood. Kin Hoi diner Martin Pei had no complaints as he polished off a portion of fried seabass from Eco Ark.

The First Lady who attended the crusade on Saturday, February 24 explained that the event was fully funded by churches in Kenya. “I thank the Church of Jesus Christ for hosting Pastor Benny Hinn and giving selflessly to make the crusade a success.”“The church has fully funded all that was needed to make the crusade a success,” Rachel Ruto remarked. "The First Lady of Kenya flew from Nairobi with her team just for one reason: to ask me to come back to Nairobi for a nationwide Nation government-sponsored Crusade," Hinn announced during his sermon. "I thank Benny Hinn for accepting our request to come to Kenya. “It has been 23 years since Benny Hinn has been to this nation and I know he has many invitations from all over the world.

Sunita Devi: Ji Sir, the training was done in our Phulpur IFFCO company in Allahabad… and we got training there itself. Next when we will interact with you in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, it will be the 111th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Next time 'Mann Ki Baat' starting with the auspicious number 111… what could be better than that! The suggestion is to share short videos in the form of YouTube Shorts from earlier episodes of 'Mann Ki Baat' so far. Therefore, I would urge the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to share such shorts extensively.

This marks the fourth joint operation between the U.S. and the UK against the Houthis since January 12. Additionally, the U.S. has been conducting frequent strikes to counter Houthi threats, such as incoming missiles and drones targeting ships, as well as prepped weaponry. In a joint statement, the United States, United Kingdom, and their allies declared that they conducted “necessary and proportionate strikes,” specifically targeting 18 Houthi objectives spread across 8 locations in Yemen. Grant Shapps, the UK’s Defence Secretary, announced that RAF Typhoon jets participated in “precision strikes” aimed at degrading Houthi drones and launchers. United States Said They Won’t Tolerate Any Houthi Attacks

TOKYO: A theme park in Tokyo featuring the Hello Kitty character closed on Feb 24 because of an e-mailed “terrorist alert”, the operator said. Sanrio Puroland in the capital Tokyo is known for its rides, shows and cutesy cartoon mascots including the beloved feline-like heroine. “We decided to temporarily close for the day because the safety of visitors, performers and staff cannot be guaranteed at the moment,” the indoor theme park said in a message on its website. The unspecified threat prompted police to scour Sanrio Puroland for suspicious objects, but none were found, public broadcaster NHK reported. Sanrio opened the Sanrio Puroland theme park in Tama City, Tokyo in 1990.

Imagine you ran a political party that needed every vote it could get in a forthcoming election. But then one of your candidates, who would ordinarily attract many voters, got caught up in a sexual misconduct complaint from a party member. In South Africa recently, one of the smaller political parties nationally, has taken the third option outlined above, and as it could end up being for them, they have stuck by their guns on an issue of integrity. The Good Party, founded in 2018 by veteran politician and former mayor of Cape Town Patricia De Lille, has recently summarily suspended popular retired rugby coach Peter de Villiers from all party activities after receiving a complaint of sexual misconduct from a party member. We have miles to go in the integrity space as far as such advances are concerned.