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Mark Carney, former head of central banks in Canada and England, was elected as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. With vast experience in government and finance, he has never held elected office before. His victory address comes at a time of strained relations with the U.S. and marks his upcoming role as prime minister. Full Article

The Centre confirmed that the Odisha government has no plans to grant mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Gandhamardan Hills, a biodiversity-rich area with cultural significance and home to numerous plant and animal species. The region, declared a 'Biodiversity Heritage Site of Odisha,' has faced protests over potential mining projects, prompting assurances of protection from the state government. The protection of the hills is crucial for the indigenous population, with regulations in place to safeguard...

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with workers and wards of The Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation in Moscow, Russia on March 6, 2025. Amid global tensions over the war with Ukraine, the UK has dismissed Russia's claim that it is the "main instigator" of conflict worldwide. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is working on a peace plan with Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Emmanuel Macron to address the situation. Full Article

Adebowale A. Oyelekan, 40, of Lansing, is facing first-degree murder charges for shooting 66-year-old Victoria Olson at a Lansing Walmart. Olson was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the store's parking lot and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Oyelekan will appear in court in Markham after evidence and witness statements led to his arrest by multiple law enforcement agencies. Full Article

A man collapsed on Hummingbird Boulevard in Tarneit, Melbourne and was hit by a car, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver is cooperating with police, who are conducting an ongoing investigation. The unidentified man is currently fighting for his life in the hospital. Full Article

One sailor is feared missing after an oil tanker and cargo ship collided and caught fire off the coast of East Yorkshire in the North Sea. 36 casualties have been brought ashore, with 13 of the 14 Solong crew members safely rescued. The search for the missing crew member is ongoing, while concerns arise over leaked jet fuel and containers of sodium cyanide on board the ships. Full Article