Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

Economist and ex-central banker takes over from Justin Trudeau in face of Trump tariff uncertainty, looming election.

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Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

After the election authority's decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.

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LeBron James exits with injury in Lakers’ loss to Celtics

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left the game with a groin injury in a 10-point loss against the Boston Celtics.

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Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains

Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia's Queensland region.

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Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.

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Cyclone Alfred weakens but dangerous winds, flooding continue

More than 330,000 homes lose power as Cyclone Alfred leaves devastation in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

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‘My childhood just slipped away’: Pakistan’s ‘monsoon brides’

Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/8/my-childhood-just-slipped-away-pakistans-monsoon?traffic_source=rss

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Rebel group say they will resume naval attacks against Israel if it fails to lift the blockade on Gaza within four days.

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Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base

Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/7/russian-spy-ring-dubbed-the-minions-convicted-in-uk-court?traffic_source=rss

Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun

Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.

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SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk

Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/7/spacexs-starship-explodes-in-latest-launch-setback-for-elon-musk?traffic_source=rss

Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education

Democrats have denounced Trump's proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.

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Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia

A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in 'various armed ambushes'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/6/syrian-forces-in-deadly-clashes-with-assad-loyalists-in-latakia?traffic_source=rss

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA's content rules.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/5/trump-exempts-some-automakers-from-canada-mexico-tariffs-for-one-month?traffic_source=rss

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Al Jazeera looks at the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie between Benfica and Barcelona in Lisbon.

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Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan, police say

Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/4/double-suicide-bombing-kills-at-least-9-in-north-west-pakistan-police?traffic_source=rss

Taiwan’s chip giant TSMC to spend $100bn to expand US chip manufacturing

TSMC CEO announced the plan with US president, the latest firm to make investment commitments since Trump took office.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/3/3/chip-giant-tsmc-plans-to-spend-100bn-to-expand-us-chip-manufacturing?traffic_source=rss

How South Korea raised its birthrate: Love bingo, parental support and more

South Korea's birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn't significant enough, say experts

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/3/3/how-south-korea-raised-its-birthrate-love-bingo-parental-support-and-more?traffic_source=rss

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump

Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/3/ukraines-zelenskyy-ready-for-minerals-deal-after-bust-up-with-trump?traffic_source=rss

Israel reneges on ceasefire deal, warns Hamas of ‘consequences’

Hamas calls Israel's move 'cheap blackmail' and a 'coup' on the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/2/israel-reneges-on-ceasefire-deal-warns-hamas-of-consequences?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,102

These are the key developments on day 1,102 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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