Huge crowds rally against Israel’s judicial changes for 10th week

Organisers say 500,000 people attended Saturday's protests, making them some of the 'biggest in Israeli history'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/12/huge-crowds-protest-israels-judicial-changes-for-10th-week

BBC sport coverage in disarray over Gary Lineker free speech row

BBC sport presenter Gary Lineker was suspended after criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/bbc-in-total-chaos-over-lineker-raw-as-other-hosts-boycott-work

Can China’s economy outpace the US?

Xi Jinping accuses the US of blocking China's rise as the nation sets the lowest growth target in decades.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/3/11/can-chinas-economy-outpace-the-us

Three years later, what we know: How did COVID start?

Scientists lean towards a natural spillover from animals, but China's opacity means a lab leak can't be ruled out.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/3/11/three-years-later-what-we-know-how-did-covid-19-start

‘Solidarity’ with Gary Lineker: Reaction as BBC removes presenter

Support pours in for former England captain Gary Lineker, removed by BBC over tweets on UK government's refugee policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/solidarity-with-gary-lineker-reaction-as-bbc-removes-presenter

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-381

Football’s Gary Lineker booted by BBC over refugee policy tweets

Lineker was removed as presenter of BBC's Match of the Day show after criticising UK government's asylum-seeker policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/11/footballs-gary-lineker-booted-off-bbc-after-tweets-on-govt-asyl

Colombia, ELN rebels hail progress in second round of peace talks

ELN official says two sides took 'first steps' towards a temporary ceasefire as negotiations in Mexico City conclude.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/colombia-eln-rebels-hail-progress-in-second-round-of-peace-talks

US sanctions 39 entities over alleged ‘shadow banking’ for Iran

US Treasury Department says 39 entities granted Iran access to the international financial system.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/10/us-targets-shadow-banking-over-iran-sanctions-evasion

Michelle Yeoh’s success masks struggle of Malaysian film industry

Amid ethnic divisions, brain drain and censorship, Southeast Asian nation lags behind neighbours in cinematic success.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/michelle-yeohs-success-masks-struggle-of-malaysian-film-industry

Major Canadian school board recognises caste-based discrimination

Toronto's school board, the largest in Canada, joins a push to ban discrimination based on caste in North America.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/10/major-canadian-school-board-recognises-caste-based-discrimination

GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell hospitalised after fall

A spokesperson said that the Senate Republican leader is under observation after suffering from a concussion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/gop-leader-mitch-mcconnell-still-hospitalised-after-fall

Russia fires barrage of missiles on Ukraine cities, officials say

Missile attacks hit energy facility in Odesa and 'objects of critical infrastructure' in Kharkiv, governors say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/russia-fires-barrage-of-missiles-on-ukraine-cities-officials-say

‘No to the Russian law’: Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ law

Police use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against a proposed foreign agents law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/no-to-the-russian-law-georgians-protest-foreign-agents-law

Biden to propose 25 percent minimum tax on US billionaires

US president's reported budget plan would also nearly double capital gains tax on investments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/9/biden-to-propose-25-percent-minimum-tax-on-billionaires

US issues warrant for $25m aeroplane owned by Russian oil giant

US government alleges the Boeing-made plane violated sanctions and commerce law by travelling to and from Russia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/us-issues-warrant-for-25m-airplane-owned-by-russian-oil-giant

UN condemns arbitrary detention of Iranian refugee in Australia

UN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/un-condemns-arbitrary-detention-of-iranian-refugee-in-australia

White House slams Fox News host Carlson over Jan 6 segment

Carlson has been criticised for TV segment that used cherry-picked video to portray US Capitol rioters as peaceful.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/8/white-house-slams-fox-news-host-carlson-over-jan-6-segment

US Fed still up in the air on speeding up rate hikes: Powell

US Fed chief says that while higher and faster rate hikes are possible, it hinges on upcoming jobs and inflation data.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/8/us-fed-still-up-in-the-air-on-speeding-up-rate-hikes-powell

British architect David Chipperfield awarded Pritzker prize

Chipperfield described as an architect 'radical in his restraint' as he takes home top industry honour.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/8/british-architect-david-chipperfield-awarded-pritzker-prize

Russia considering challenge to US nominee to head World Bank

Moscow consulting with allies about challenging ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, Russian media report says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/8/russia-considering-challenge-to-us-nominee-to-head-world-bank