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Here are the top news stories from around the world, updated in real-time:

Breaking News

  1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
  2. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a new wave of attacks in the eastern region of Donbas. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. US-China Trade: The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement on a trade deal, which could see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. (Source: CNBC)

Top Stories

  1. Climate Change: A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just over a decade to take drastic action to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. UK Politics: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. India-Pakistan Tensions: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a suicide bombing in Kashmir killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police. (Source: The Hindu)

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the US economy and corporate earnings. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  2. Tech: Apple has announced a new iPhone 13 series, with improved cameras and processors. (Source: CNET)
  3. Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast, citing concerns over trade tensions and COVID-19. (Source: Reuters)

Sports

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Cricket: India has won the Test series against Australia, with a 2-1 victory in the final match. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

Entertainment

  1. Music: The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards have taken place, with Billie Eilish winning six awards, including Record of the Year and Album of the Year. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Film: The 93rd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Nomadland" winning Best Picture and "The Father" winning Best Actor. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  3. TV: The final episode of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has aired, with a record-breaking 13.6 million viewers in the United States. (Source: Variety)

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!