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# One Battle After Another Favored to Win Best Picture at Oscars The film "One Battle After Another" is widely expected to win the Oscar for Best Picture, according to expert and betting site predictions. Stellan Skarsgård, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, faces strong competition from Sean Penn, who is favored to win for his role as Colonel Lockjaw. Despite the frontrunner status of "One Battle After Another", there remains a slim chance that "Sinners", with a record 16 nominations, could take home the top prize. Jessie Buckley is tipped as the favorite in the Best Supporting Actress category. Swedish media highlight Skarsgård's performance as one of his career best, with hopes he could become the first Nordic male actor to win in his category.
# Canada Reevaluates F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase, Gripen Option Gains Momentum Canada is reevaluating its 2022 decision to purchase American F-35 fighter jets due to deteriorating defense ties with the U.S. under the Trump administration, now prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to review the procurement plan. While no official announcement has been made, Carney acknowledged the issue as "very well motivated" during a Nordic leaders' summit, increasing the likelihood of selecting Sweden’s Gripen jets instead. The review reflects broader strategic reconsiderations in Canada’s defense acquisitions.
# Australian Soldiers' Graves in Gaza Likely Disturbed by Israeli Bulldozers Independent Australian Senator David Pocock stated it is "very likely" that graves of Australian soldiers in Gaza have been disturbed by Israeli military bulldozers. Photos presented to parliament show extensive damage at the site, where about 146 out of 263 Australian soldiers are buried. The revelation has sparked concern over battlefield desecration and may impact diplomatic and public sentiment.
# Queensland Police Investigated Punjabi Man Despite Officer's Racist Remarks Queensland police investigated a Punjabi rideshare driver named Singh for a year over charges that were eventually dropped, despite knowing one of the officers involved had been recorded using racial slurs, calling Indians "a bunch of fucking perverts." The investigation has raised serious allegations of racial discrimination within the Queensland police force and has drawn public scrutiny over institutional bias.
# Jewish and Arab American Leaders Condemn Synagogue Attack Amid Tensions Over US-Israel Actions in Iran Jewish and Arab American leaders across Detroit and the U.S. strongly condemned the 12 March terrorist attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, emphasizing reconciliation and reduced tensions. However, the healing process is complicated by ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran, especially in areas like Michigan that host significant populations of both communities. The dual pressures of domestic extremism and international conflict create complex social dynamics.
# Heavy Rains Trigger Deadly Floods in Kenya and Ethiopia At least 62 people have died in Kenya and over 100 in neighboring Ethiopia due to torrential rains and flash floods, particularly affecting Nairobi's poorly drained urban areas. The death toll has now approached 200 across the region, with Greenpeace Africa blaming climate change and criticizing Kenya's weakening of environmental protections for rapid urbanization. The organization calls for immediate climate action, citing studies that extreme rainfall is now more frequent and deadly due to global warming.
# Swedish Climate Protest Draws Hundreds, Led by Greta Thunberg A demonstration in Stockholm for "a humane migration policy" drew hundreds, including prominent activists and politicians such as Greta Thunberg, EU Parliament member Alice Bah Kuhnke, and former Swedish minister Carl Tham. Thunberg expressed deep anger and shame over migration policies, framing the protest as a moral stand against inhumanity and border violence. The event highlighted the intersection of climate justice and humanitarian issues in Swedish discourse.
# Israeli Police Kill Palestinian Family Returning from Ramadan Shopping Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian family of four in the occupied West Bank as they returned from a Ramadan shopping trip. The victims were parents Waad Bani Odeh (35) and Ali Bani Odeh (37), and their two young sons, Mohammed (5) and Othman (7), the latter blind and with special needs. All four were shot in the head and face, prompting widespread condemnation and raising questions about the use of lethal force during routine checks.
# Guinness and JW Anderson Launch Luxury Fashion Collection Guinness has partnered with luxury fashion brand JW Anderson to release a 17-piece fashion line, including branded shorts, trousers, and tops, some priced as high as £1,295. The collection, launched earlier this month, blends pub culture with high fashion, offering items like 'beer towel' shorts. The collaboration targets festive occasions such as St Patrick’s Day and has sparked mixed reactions over its aesthetic and pricing.
# EU Considers Expanding Operation Aspides to Strait of Hormuz EU foreign ministers are discussing expanding the EU naval mission Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping amid rising tensions. The move follows calls by Donald Trump for greater international support to keep the strait open. The UK has indicated it may contribute, while South Korea pledged close coordination with the U.S. Aspides, currently focused on Red Sea security, could be extended to safeguard global trade routes in another strategic chokepoint.
# Birgitta Ohlsson Hesitant to Return to Liberal Party Amid Internal Criticism Birgitta Ohlsson, former Swedish Liberal Party MP and 2018 leadership contender, is reportedly hesitant to rejoin the party despite mounting pressure due to internal dissatisfaction with the party's stance on the Sweden Democrats. Ohlsson, who left politics in 2018 and was later diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and acute myeloid leukemia, remains a respected figure. Her potential return is seen as a unifying move, though her health and political reservations may prevent a comeback.
# Peace March Organizers Expect Unprecedented Crowd A government-backed peace march is expected to draw an "unprecedented mass of people," according to organizers. The event aims to mobilize public support for conflict resolution and peacebuilding initiatives, though specific details such as location, context, or underlying conflict remain unspecified in the source material.
# Finance * Fed rate outlook may shift significantly, impacting markets * Emerging markets up ~12%, performing on par with gold amid weaker dollar * CF Industries (CF) remains a 'buy' with $2.75B OCF in 2025 and $3B buyback completed * SNDL rated 'hold' after lackluster Q4; awaits U.S. cannabis rescheduling and 280E tax reform * Consumer sentiment in focus with Lululemon, Macy’s, and FedEx earnings * Rising redemption pressure and private loan markdowns pose potential bank contagion risk * Public BDCs trading below NAV may face further selloff pressure
# Technology & Software * Unity upgraded to 'buy' with 10% YoY revenue growth ($503M), 25% adjusted EBITDA margin * Unity's AI-powered Vector product shows strong ad-tech performance * Management sees AI as complementary, enabling developer experience and operating leverage * Nvidia facing challenges in growth despite AI boom, analysts note "harder time moving the needle" * Invincible showrunners discuss Season 4 and future storylines