Afp news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Agence France-Presse (AFP) for today:
Global
- COVID-19: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: AFP)
- Climate Change: The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to take action on climate change, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. (Source: AFP)
- Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2023, citing rising inflation and supply chain disruptions. (Source: AFP)
Politics
- US: The US Senate has voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: AFP)
- Russia-Ukraine: Russia has launched a new wave of missile attacks on Ukraine, with several cities hit and at least 10 people killed. (Source: AFP)
- China: China has announced plans to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong, sparking concerns over the erosion of the city's autonomy. (Source: AFP)
Business
- Tech: Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new satellite into orbit, marking a major milestone in the company's efforts to provide global internet connectivity. (Source: AFP)
- Finance: The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, citing rising inflation and economic growth. (Source: AFP)
- Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in three years, driven by supply disruptions and strong demand. (Source: AFP)
Sports
- Football: Lionel Messi has won his seventh Ballon d'Or award, beating out competition from Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski. (Source: AFP)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 22nd Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. (Source: AFP)
- Cricket: India has won the Test series against Australia, with a thrilling victory in the final match. (Source: AFP)
These are just a few of the top news stories from AFP for today. You can find more news and updates on the AFP website.