The people of 9 March

Mark Carney wins a landslide victory in the Liberal Party leadership election, with 86.85% of the vote, becoming prime minister–designate of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau.

Politics · 9 Mar · with Justin Trudeau

French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu says that France will use €195 million in interest from Russian assets to fund a military aid package to Ukraine.

Conflict · 9 Mar

Nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, the first-round winner in the 2024 election, is barred from running in the 2025 election by the Central Electoral Bureau.

Politics · 9 Mar

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student who played a prominent role during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, and revoke his green card and student visa.

Crime & Justice · 9 Mar

In American football, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett becomes the highest paid non-quarterback in the National Football League after agreeing to a deal with the Browns that totals his salary at $40 million per year.

Sport · 9 Mar