All breaking news today
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, with fines of up to £10 million for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's crackdown on opposition protesters. (Source: Reuters)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve has announced a surprise interest rate cut, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Boeing has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit over its handling of the 737 Max aircraft. (Source: The New York Times)
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has announced plans to privatize its IT services, sparking concerns over patient data security. (Source: The Guardian)
World News
- A powerful earthquake has struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The death toll from a devastating cyclone in Mozambique has risen to over 1,000, with many more still missing. (Source: BBC)
- The US has imposed sanctions on several senior Iranian officials over their role in the country's nuclear program. (Source: Reuters)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on February 2nd. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open has been postponed due to the ongoing bushfire crisis in the country. (Source: The Guardian)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: CNN)
Technology
- A major cyberattack has hit the US government, with hackers gaining access to sensitive information. (Source: The New York Times)
- Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra. (Source: CNBC)
- A new study has found that a popular smartphone app is secretly collecting users' personal data. (Source: The Verge)
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and developments as they happen!