Bbc latest world news

Here are the latest world news stories from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is "far from over" and that new variants of the virus could emerge, as cases continue to rise globally.
  3. US-China relations: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, amid growing international criticism of Beijing's human rights record.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza Strip targets, in response to rocket attacks from the territory, as tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants continue to rise.
  2. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, which killed 55 people and infected over 130 others.
  3. Asia: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the US and South Korea, amid growing concerns over the country's nuclear programme.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as it forecasts a 3.3% growth rate for 2023.
  2. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, amid concerns over a global economic slowdown and a surge in US oil production.
  3. Tech industry: The US tech giant, Google, has been fined $1.7bn by the European Commission for breaching competition rules, in a move that has been hailed as a major victory for regulators.

Sports

  1. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all matches postponed until further notice.
  2. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has been banned from international competition for two years, after a corruption scandal involving several players.
  3. Tennis: The Australian Open has been postponed until November, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now set to take place from November 8-21.

These are just a few of the latest world news stories from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.