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Here are the latest news updates from Agence France-Presse (AFP):

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian attack in the eastern region of Donetsk, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, with cases and hospitalizations increasing in many parts of the world.
  3. US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, in a move likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
  4. UK-EU Trade Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the details are still being finalized.
  5. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US personnel in Iraq.
  2. Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat the spread of COVID-19 on the continent, with a focus on vaccination and testing.
  3. Asia-Pacific: North Korea has launched a new ballistic missile, in a move that is likely to increase tensions with the United States and other countries in the region.
  4. Latin America: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Venezuelan officials over human rights abuses and corruption.
  5. Europe: The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and reduce the use of pesticides and other chemicals.

Business News

  1. Economy: The global economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2022 than previously forecast, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other factors.
  2. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen to its lowest level in over a month, as investors worry about the impact of the pandemic on the global economy.
  3. Tech: The world's largest technology companies, including Apple and Amazon, have reported strong earnings in the latest quarter, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
  4. Energy: The price of oil has fallen to its lowest level in over a year, as the global economy struggles to recover from the pandemic.
  5. Finance: The European Central Bank has launched a new initiative to support the economy and promote financial stability in the eurozone.

Sports News

  1. Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no date set for its resumption.
  2. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September, due to the ongoing pandemic.
  3. Basketball: The NBA has announced that it will resume its season in July, with a 22-team tournament to be held in Orlando, Florida.
  4. Golf: The PGA Championship has been postponed until August, due to the pandemic.
  5. Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed until 2023, due to the pandemic.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Agence France-Presse. For more information, please visit the AFP website.