Conscise news global

Here are some concise news updates from around the world:

Politics

• US President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to combat climate change, which includes a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: BBC)
• The UK has announced plans to hold a general election in December, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "new mandate" to push through his Brexit deal. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's disputed presidential election. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business

• The global economy has grown by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (Source: Reuters)
• The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns over inflation and the ongoing pandemic. (Source: CNBC)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 30% increase in profits for the second quarter of 2021. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 200,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: WHO)
• The US has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, developed by Johnson & Johnson. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. (Source: BBC)

Environment

• The Amazon rainforest has experienced its worst year on record for deforestation, with over 10,000 square kilometers of forest lost in 2020. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to ban single-use plastics by 2025, in a bid to reduce waste and protect the environment. (Source: EurActiv)
• The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, has been declared "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (Source: ABC News)

Sports

• The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to 2024 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: NBC Sports)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been cancelled due to the pandemic, with the French Open and Wimbledon also facing uncertainty. (Source: ESPN)
• The European football championship, Euro 2020, has been postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic. (Source: UEFA)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!