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Here are the latest news headlines from BBC World News:
Top Stories
- Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian attack in the eastern region of Donetsk, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.
- COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases in many parts of the world.
- US-China relations: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, in a move that is likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
Business
- Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, as it forecasts a slowdown in growth in 2023.
- Stock markets: Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US dropping by over 1,000 points.
- Cryptocurrency: The value of Bitcoin has fallen by over 10% in the past 24 hours, amid concerns over the stability of the cryptocurrency market.
Politics
- US politics: The US Senate has voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
- UK politics: The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, following a series of high-profile incidents.
- European politics: The European Union has launched an investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering in the Czech Republic.
Entertainment
- Music: The music world is mourning the loss of legendary singer-songwriter Meat Loaf, who has died at the age of 74.
- Film: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has become the highest-grossing film of the year in the UK.
- TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.
Sports
- Football: Manchester City has won the Premier League title for the fourth time in five years, after a dramatic finale to the season.
- Cricket: England has won the third Test against New Zealand, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from BBC World News. You can find more news and updates on the BBC website.