9 news today

Here are the top 9 news stories for today:

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
  2. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. China has vowed to retaliate against the sanctions.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the agreement still needs to be ratified by both sides.
  4. Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
  5. Wildfires in Australia: A severe heatwave has sparked massive wildfires in eastern Australia, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing widespread damage.
  6. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars and is sending back stunning images of the Martian surface.
  7. US Presidential Election: The US presidential election is just over a month away, and both candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, are campaigning hard to win over voters.
  8. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have clashed with police, who have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.
  9. Climate Change: A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just 10 years to take drastic action to prevent catastrophic climate change.

These are just a few of the top news stories for today. Stay informed and stay safe!