Bbc news world

Here are the latest news stories from BBC News World:

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 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.
  3. 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.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from Palestinian militants.
  2. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to an Ebola outbreak that killed over 2,000 people, after a successful vaccination campaign.
  3. Asia: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to increase tensions with the US and South Korea.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, amid concerns over the impact of the pandemic on the global economy.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, due to a surge in supply and a decline in demand.

Sports

  1. Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Cricket: The Indian cricket team has been banned from international cricket for two years, after a dispute with the Indian cricket board.
  3. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather

  1. Tropical storms: A powerful tropical storm is expected to make landfall in the southern US, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
  2. Heatwave: A severe heatwave is affecting parts of Europe, with temperatures expected to reach over 40°C (104°F) in some areas.
  3. Flooding: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in parts of Asia, with thousands of people displaced and several deaths reported.

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