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The last night of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival the top samba schools captivate audiences at the marquee Sambadrome with their vibrant performances. The event featured elaborate floats and dazzling costumes, showcasing the creativity and energy of the revellers. Watch in for more details!

The Secret Service has shot an armed man directly outside the White House. The agency said an armed confrontation took place outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House's West Wing shortly after midnight. President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time of the shooting. Watch in for more details!

Police in the state of Karnataka are looking for the third accused involved in the gang rape of two women and the murder of a man at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in South India. Watch in for more details!

World: Both Washington and Moscow suggest that normalising diplomatic operations could lay the groundwork for broader negotiations, potentially even a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

World | Trending | Taking to X on Saturday (Mar 8), Vance said some protesters followed him around and shouted at him and his daughter. His remarks sparked criticism.

Entertainment | Bollywood: From intense screenplay to intricate performances, South Indian thrillers have given some of the best movies of this genre, varying in horror, crime, murder, horror, or suspense.

World news: Musk pushed for sanctions on the top 10 Ukrainian oligarchs, "especially the ones with mansions in Monaco, and this will stop immediately," after protesters unfurled a Ukrainian flag in the vicinity of the White House.

Fifties from Dariel Mitchell and Michael Bracewell helped New Zealand set a target of 252 runs for India in Dubai. Indian captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the 12th consecutive time in ODI cricket. New Zealand opted to bat first, and Rachin Ravindra gave the Kiwis a strong start. Watch in for more details!

Bahía Blanca in Argentina is destroyed by what has been called a year's worth of rains that lashed the port city in just a few hours. Thirteen people lost their lives, and hundreds of others were left homeless. The storm forced emergency evacuations from homes and health centers. Local media reported that torrential rains swept cars through the streets, brought down trees, and left hundreds without power. Watch in for more details!

Russia says its troops have retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region in a fresh setback for Kyiv, just days ahead of talks between U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators to secure a truce. Even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for more sanctions against Russia after overnight strikes killed over 20 people and wounded dozens more. Watch in for more details!

The tiny Pacific island nation of Nauru is often overlooked on the world map, but it is making waves with an unusual strategy to combat climate change—selling citizenship. Applicants can secure a Nauruan passport, gaining visa-free access to 89 countries, including the UK, Singapore, and the UAE. At just 8 square miles, Nauru is one of the world's smallest countries and one of the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, with most of its land uninhabitable due to decades of mining residents are left clinging to its fragile coastline, where the ocean is creeping ever closer. Watch in for more details!

Reports suggest that the U.S. has told its allies that it will not participate in any future military exercises in Europe. This is the latest move in Trump's effort to drift away from NATO and will see America out of drills beyond those already scheduled for 2025. The U.S. military is the largest in the NATO bloc. U.S. President Donald Trump has, on many occasions, criticized the bloc for not spending the current goal of 2% of GDP on defense, arguing that the disparity puts an unfair burden on the United States. On Friday, Trump reiterated his warning.

Cricket, Sports: Mitchell and Bracewell scored respective fifties, propelling New Zealand to 251 for seven against India in the Champions Trophy Final in Dubai.

World: The US Secret Service shot a man in Washington, DC, following an armed confrontation with law enforcement officers. According to the local police, the man, whose identity is yet to be revealed, may have been travelling to Washington from Indiana.

World | Trending | According to the state governor, the New York National Guard deployed multiple Black Hawk helicopters loaded with 660-gallon buckets of water to control the fires.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a fallout between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio, calling them "fake news." He emphasized that the two share a "great relationship" despite recent speculation. This statement comes amid growing political tensions and debates over tech industry regulations. Watch in for more details!

World: Earlier, on March 2, retweeted a social media post by a user that said "it's time" for the United States "to leave NATO and the UN," by replying, "I agree".

Cricket, Sports: Rohit faced his share of negativity. His captaincy was often questioned, his performances scrutinised, and whispers of his retirement loomed over every tournament

Cricket, Sports: New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith replaced injured seamer Matt Henry in the playing XI for the Champions Trophy 2025 final against India in Dubai.