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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world today:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, a major victory for labor unions and progressive lawmakers. (Source: CNN)
• The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: EurActiv)

Business

• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 12% increase in profits for the first quarter of 2023, driven by higher oil prices and increased production. (Source: Reuters)
• The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the fifth time this year, citing concerns about inflation and the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced plans to invest $15 billion in its logistics and delivery network over the next three years. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of monkeypox, which has spread to over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among children, particularly in the southern states. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19 patients, particularly those with severe symptoms. (Source: Science Magazine)

Technology

• The European Union has launched a new cybersecurity agency to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats. (Source: EU News)
• The US tech giant Google has announced plans to invest $10 billion in its cloud computing business over the next three years. (Source: Google)
• A new study has found that a popular social media app, TikTok, is collecting and storing user data, including biometric information, without their consent. (Source: The Verge)

Environment

• The United Nations has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union has set a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, up from its previous target of 40%. (Source: EurActiv)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could have significant implications for the global climate. (Source: Nature)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.