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Here are the latest news updates from Al Jazeera English:

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  1. US-Iran Tensions Escalate: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials. Iran has vowed to retaliate.
  2. Hong Kong Protests Continue: Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for the 14th consecutive weekend, demanding greater autonomy from China.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks Stalled: The UK and EU have failed to reach a trade agreement, with the UK threatening to leave the EU without a deal if a deal is not reached by the end of the month.

Middle East

  1. Gaza-Israel Tensions: Tensions have escalated between Gaza and Israel, with Israel launching airstrikes on Gaza and Palestinian militants firing rockets into Israel.
  2. Syria Conflict: The Syrian government has launched a new offensive in the northwestern province of Idlib, despite a ceasefire agreement.
  3. Yemen Crisis: The UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions of people are at risk of famine and disease.

Asia-Pacific

  1. China-US Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a partial trade deal, with the US delaying tariffs on some Chinese goods.
  2. North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has accused the US of "gangster-like" behavior, after the US imposed new sanctions on the country.
  3. India-Pakistan Tensions: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, with both countries exchanging gunfire across the border.

Africa

  1. Sudan Crisis: The Sudanese military has taken control of the country, following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir.
  2. Ethiopia-Eritrea Relations: Ethiopia and Eritrea have signed a peace agreement, ending a decades-long conflict.
  3. Nigeria Elections: Nigeria is holding presidential elections, with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari seeking re-election.

Business

  1. Global Economy: The global economy is facing a slowdown, with many countries experiencing recession.
  2. Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen due to a global surplus of crude oil.
  3. Tech Industry: The tech industry is facing a backlash over issues such as privacy and data security.

Sports

  1. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
  2. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the ICC World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final.

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