Two mass graves with at least 171 bodies were found near Uvira, DRC, linked to M23 rebels, following their withdrawal.

H5N1 bird flu kills seal pups, closing California park tours.

U.S. approves $26.5B loan for Georgia and Alabama power upgrades, boosting gas, nuclear, and grid infrastructure amid debate over cost and sustainability.

Firefighters warned the Lachman Fire wasn’t fully out, but state parks didn’t inspect it, leading to the deadly Palisades Fire five days later.

A fire at a Ohio hog farm killed 6,000 of 7,500 hogs, with no injuries reported.

A tugboat sank off South Africa's coast on March 1, 2026, leaving one dead, five missing, and 12 rescued.

Ontario ranks second globally in mining investment, up from 15th, due to faster permitting, stable policies, and $500M in critical mineral infrastructure.

A North Dakota judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345 million over 2016–2017 pipeline protests, down from $666.9 million, prompting an appeal over free speech concerns.

EPA repeals 2009 rule linking vehicle emissions to health risks, removing basis for federal climate regulations.

A flight from Bengaluru to Kathmandu was diverted twice due to bad weather, stranding over 180 passengers for more than 18 hours.