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Here are some of the latest international news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new sanctions regime against Belarus, targeting individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses. (Al Jazeera)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (The Guardian)

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global growth forecast for 2023, citing rising inflation and trade tensions. (The New York Times)
• The European Central Bank has announced a new stimulus package, including a cut in interest rates and a promise to buy more government bonds. (Reuters)
• The Japanese government has announced a new stimulus package worth $120 billion, aimed at boosting the economy and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Nikkei Asian Review)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a "pandemic of the unvaccinated", citing low vaccination rates in many countries. (WHO)
• The United States has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, with over 100,000 new cases reported in a single day. (CNN)
• The European Medicines Agency has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the pharmaceutical company Novavax. (The Guardian)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including straws, cutlery, and cotton buds. (The Telegraph)
• The Australian government has announced a new plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef, including a $500 million investment in conservation efforts. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Conflict

• The conflict in Yemen has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and ground battles in several parts of the country. (Al Jazeera)
• The United States has announced plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia, citing progress in the fight against al-Shabaab. (The New York Times)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes in Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Haaretz)

These are just a few of the latest international news stories.