In the past week, there have been several major Canadian News Today stories from around the world. These span from Africa to Asia and include a range of topics, from politics to natural disasters. Here are some of the top news stories from around the world: 1. Ethiopian Airlines plane crash On March 10, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but several airlines and countries have since grounded their Boeing 737 Max 8 planes due to safety concerns.
2. New Zealand mosque shooting On March 15, a gunman opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 50 people and injuring dozens more. The attack has been described as a terrorist attack and has sparked discussions on Islamophobia and gun control. 3. Cyclone Idai Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi last week, causing widespread flooding and destruction. The death toll has climbed to over 300, with thousands more displaced and in need of assistance.