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Here are the top 13 news stories from various sources:
1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
2. US-China Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. (Source: The New York Times)
3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade in goods. (Source: The Guardian)
4. Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a move that could be a step towards building a nuclear bomb. (Source: Al Jazeera)
5. Climate Change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C. (Source: The Guardian)
6. US Election: The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, over his role in the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: CNN)
7. India-China Border Tensions: India and China have agreed to disengage troops from a disputed border region, following a series of deadly clashes. (Source: The Hindu)
8. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could be a sign of life. (Source: NASA)
9. Australian Bushfires: Australia has launched an inquiry into the 2019-2020 bushfire season, which killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
10. South Africa's Economic Crisis: South Africa's economy has contracted by 7.1% in the third quarter of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Bloomberg)
11. North Korea's Nuclear Program: North Korea has conducted a series of missile tests, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings. (Source: The Korea Times)
12. US-Mexico Border: The US and Mexico have agreed to a new trade deal, which will allow for the free flow of goods and services across the border. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
13. UK's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: The UK has become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine set to be rolled out in the coming weeks. (Source: The BBC)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!