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  1. US and Iran tensions escalate: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials, in response to the downing of a US drone by Iran.
  2. Hong Kong protests turn violent: Clashes between protesters and police in Hong Kong have turned violent, with tear gas and rubber bullets being used to disperse crowds.
  3. UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have reached a new Brexit deal, which includes a revised withdrawal agreement and a political declaration on the future relationship between the two sides.
  4. India and Pakistan tensions rise: Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen after a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 40 Indian paramilitary police.
  5. China's economy slows down: China's economy has slowed down to its lowest level in nearly three decades, with growth falling to 6.2% in the second quarter.

Middle East

  1. Gaza ceasefire holds: A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza has held, after a day of intense fighting that killed at least 27 Palestinians.
  2. Syria's Idlib province under attack: The Syrian government has launched a military campaign to retake Idlib province from rebel groups, leading to widespread displacement and civilian casualties.
  3. Yemen's humanitarian crisis worsens: The humanitarian crisis in Yemen has worsened, with millions of people at risk of famine and disease due to a blockade by a Saudi-led coalition.

Asia-Pacific

  1. Japan and South Korea tensions rise: Tensions between Japan and South Korea have risen over a trade dispute and historical issues, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
  2. North Korea's nuclear programme: North Korea has conducted several missile tests in recent weeks, despite international pressure to abandon its nuclear programme.
  3. Australia's bushfire crisis: Australia is facing a severe bushfire crisis, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes across the country.

Africa

  1. South Africa's economic crisis: South Africa is facing an economic crisis, with the country's currency plummeting and inflation rising due to a power crisis and corruption allegations.
  2. Ethiopia's dam dispute: Ethiopia and Egypt are at odds over a massive dam being built on the Nile River, with Egypt fearing the dam will reduce its water supply.
  3. Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak, with the virus spreading to several provinces and killing hundreds of people.

Americas

  1. US-Mexico border tensions: Tensions between the US and Mexico have risen over a trade dispute and immigration issues, with the US imposing tariffs on Mexican goods.
  2. Brazil's environmental crisis: Brazil is facing an environmental crisis, with widespread deforestation and wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.
  3. Canada's climate protests: Climate protests have been held across Canada, with thousands of people demanding action from the government to address climate change.

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