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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
  2. Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any plans to invade.
  3. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards resolving the trade war between the two nations.
  4. UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
  5. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with cases surging to over 20 million and deaths reaching over 220,000. The government has imposed strict lockdowns and travel restrictions to try to contain the spread of the virus.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Amazon.
  2. Economic Growth: The US economy grew at an annual rate of 6.4% in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
  3. Tech IPOs: Several major tech companies, including Airbnb and DoorDash, have gone public in recent weeks, raising billions of dollars in funding.
  4. Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, driven by concerns over the global economy and the impact of COVID-19 on demand.
  5. Cryptocurrency: The price of Bitcoin has surged to over $60,000, driven by increased adoption and investment in the cryptocurrency.

Sports News

  1. NFL Draft: The NFL draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick.
  2. NBA Playoffs: The NBA playoffs are underway, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks advancing to the conference finals.
  3. Tennis: The French Open has taken place, with Novak Djokovic and Barbora Krejcikova winning the men's and women's singles titles.
  4. Golf: The PGA Championship has taken place, with Phil Mickelson winning his second major title of the year.
  5. Soccer: The UEFA Champions League final has taken place, with Bayern Munich defeating Paris Saint-Germain to win the title.

Entertainment News

  1. Movie Releases: Several major movies have been released in recent weeks, including "Soul" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7".
  2. TV Shows: Several popular TV shows have been renewed for new seasons, including "The Crown" and "Stranger Things".
  3. Music: Several major music festivals have taken place, including Coachella and Lollapalooza.
  4. Celebrity News: Several celebrities have made headlines in recent weeks, including the engagement of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
  5. Awards: Several major awards have been given out, including the Oscars and the Grammys.