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Lead Commercial aviation across the Middle East has been largely halted for a third consecutive day after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks, prompting multiple nations to partially or fully close their airspace as of 2 March 2026. Major Gulf hubs — including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha — suspended operations, producing … Read more

Early on March 1, 2026, a gunman opened fire outside Buford’s, a downtown Austin bar popular with University of Texas students, killing two people and wounding 14. Local officers shot and killed the suspect at the scene after he also fired at passers-by from a parked vehicle and on foot. The F.B.I.’s San Antonio field … Read more

Lionel Messi scored twice, including a last-minute free kick, as Inter Miami overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Orlando City 4-2 at Inter and Co Stadium on March 2, 2026. Orlando City opened the scoring through Marco Pasalic (18′) and Martin Ojeda (24′), but Inter Miami regrouped after the break. Mateo Silvetti pulled one … Read more

Lead Dan Simmons, the prolific writer behind Hyperion and The Terror, died on 21 February in Longmont, Colorado at the age of 77, his obituary said. He was surrounded by his wife and daughter. Simmons wrote more than 30 books across horror, science fiction and political thriller forms and won major genre prizes including the … Read more

The Motorola Razr Fold was unveiled with details suggesting a clear move into flagship territory: Motorola announced a €1,999 ($~2,350) launch price bundled with the Moto Pen Ultra, with sales starting first in Europe and North America following “in the coming months.” The company highlighted a large 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 … Read more

Lead On Saturday at Regal Cinemas in El Cajon, California, roughly 40 fans gathered in Theater No. 13 to watch WWE’s Elimination Chamber on the big screen. The evening began quietly, but the crowd warmed as matches unfolded and ended with loud, sustained reactions. Highlights included Rhea Ripley winning the opening bout, AJ Lee dethroning … Read more

March 1, 2026 — In Charlottesville, Virginia Tech edged Virginia 83-82 in the regular-season finale at John Paul Jones Arena thanks to Carleigh Wenzel’s two clutch free throws with 1.7 seconds left. The Hokies overcame a late Cavalier rally after building an early 23-point advantage, finishing the regular season 22-8 (12-6) and securing a No. … Read more

Lead At Mobile World Congress 2026, Motorola, a Lenovo company, announced a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation and unveiled two new security- and analytics-focused products for consumers and enterprises. The collaboration aims to bring GrapheneOS compatibility to future Motorola devices while Motorola introduced Moto Analytics and a Private Image Data feature inside Moto Secure. … Read more

Lead: Chinese leaders are set to unveil a pivotal five-year plan this week, beginning the first days of March 2026, that officials say will shape global commodities markets through 2030. The package emphasizes supply-side fixes alongside demand measures, signalling interventions that could alter production, logistics and strategic stockpiles. As the world’s largest buyer of raw … Read more

Lead U.S. administration officials told congressional staff on Sunday that U.S. intelligence did not indicate Iran was preparing a preemptive strike against the United States before a coordinated U.S.-Israeli military operation, three people familiar with the briefings said. The officials acknowledged a broader regional threat from Iranian missiles and proxy forces but differed on whether … Read more

Lead At WWE Elimination Chamber on March 1, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Randy Orton won the men’s Elimination Chamber match to earn a future WWE Title opportunity. The six-man match featured Randy Orton, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams and Logan Paul. Seth Rollins made a surprise return during the … Read more

Lead Afghan officials reported that Pakistani warplanes attempted an early‑morning strike on Bagram Air Base on March 2, 2026, a site of major strategic importance in Parwan Province. Provincial police spokesman Fazal Rahim Meskinyar said the attack began at about 5 a.m. and that Afghan air‑defense units intercepted incoming munitions with no casualties reported. The … Read more

Lead Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited India beginning 28 February and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to revive bilateral relations. The two leaders signed multiple memorandums of understanding and announced a suite of energy, defence and education initiatives, including a long-term uranium supply deal with Cameco. Officials described the visit as a … Read more

Lead Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran conducted this weekend, hit a range of Iranian military and logistical targets inside the country. Beyond the immediate tactical aim, the operation removes a strategic asset that Beijing has cultivated for years through heavy investment and diplomatic cover. U.S. officials say the strike degrades Tehran’s … Read more

Lead Researchers report that semaglutide—the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy—appears to protect and even regenerate joint tissue affected by osteoarthritis in preclinical models and a small human trial. The work, published in Cell Metabolism, combined mouse experiments with a randomized 24-week trial of 20 people aged 50–75 who had obesity and … Read more