PARIS, March 4 — Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi club Al Nassr had to settle for a goalless draw against Esteghlal in Tehran yesterday in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite last-16 tie.‍

WASHINGTON, March 4 — US President Donald Trump ruled out any last-minute agreements to exempt Canada and Mexico from sweeping tariffs, while signing an order to increase duties on China.‍

THRISSUR (India), March 4 — With flapping ears and a trunk that sprays water, this life-size mechanical elephant has been introduced as a humane alternative to using real elephants in Hindu temple ceremonies.‍

LONDON, March 3 — Ukraine is prepared to sign a minerals agreement with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky told UK media yesterday.‍

SYDNEY, March 2 — Australian relay specialist Brianna Throssell announced her retirement from competitive swimming on Sunday, concluding a stellar career that saw her claim four Olympic medals and 18 World Championship podium finishes.‍

WASHINGTON, March 2 — A U.S. company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, becoming only the second private mission to achieve this milestone—and the first to land upright.‍