The people of 2 March

The 97th Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Anora wins the most awards, taking five, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for The Brutalist.

Culture · 2 Mar · with Adrien Brody

Several wildfires erupt across South Carolina and North Carolina, United States, resulting in the evacuation of endangered towns, including several in the Myrtle Beach area. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency in response.

Disasters · 2 Mar

United Kingdom prime minister Keir Starmer announces after a meeting of European Union leaders in London that a "coalition of the willing" is working on a Ukraine peace plan that they will present to U.S. president Donald Trump.

World · 2 Mar · with Donald Trump

Acting leader of Abkhazia Badra Gunba is elected President with 55% of the votes. Georgia rejects the election, as it claims Abkhazia as part of its territory.

Politics · 2 Mar

Following the summit, Volodymyr Zelensky meets King Charles III at Sandringham.

World · 2 Mar · with Charles III

Anora director Sean Baker becomes the first person to win four Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing) for a single film, also tying Walt Disney's record for most Academy Awards won in a single ceremony.

Culture · 2 Mar · with Walt Disney

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command.

World · 2 Mar

The Islamic Consultative Assembly removes Abdolnaser Hemmati as economy minister after 182 of 273 MPs vote for his impeachment, citing an ongoing economic crisis.

Politics · 2 Mar

I'm Still Here, directed by Walter Salles, becomes the first Brazilian film to win at the Academy Awards after being recognized as Best International Feature Film.

Culture · 2 Mar