40 migrants killed in fire at Mexican immigration detention center
A fire at a Mexican immigration detention center killed at least 40 people on Tuesday, according to the country's National Migration Institute. The fire broke out at the facility in Ciudad Juarez, a city on the US-Mexico border, and quickly spread to other parts of the building.
Russia convicts father of teen who drew antiwar picture
A Russian court convicted a single father on Tuesday over social media posts criticizing the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to two years in prison. The court found that the man, who has not been identified, had violated a law against spreading "false information" about the military.
French workers ramp up strikes over retirement age, raising pressure on Macron
French workers ramped up strikes on Tuesday over the government's plan to raise the retirement age to 64. The strikes have caused widespread disruptions to transportation and other services, and have put pressure on President Emmanuel Macron to back down on his plans.
US economy adds 678,000 jobs in February
The US economy added 678,000 jobs in February, beating expectations and signaling that the labor market is continuing to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, the lowest level since February 2020.