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The BBC News website is a great source of up-to-date news from around the world. Here are some of the latest headlines:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: The UK has announced it will send 1,000 troops to Eastern Europe to bolster NATO's presence in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  2. COVID-19: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases in many countries.
  3. Climate change: The UK has set a new target to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, in an effort to combat climate change.
  4. Politics: The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
  5. Sports: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all matches postponed until further notice.

World News

  1. Middle East: Tensions have escalated between Iran and the US after a US drone strike killed a top Iranian military commander.
  2. Asia: The death toll from a typhoon that hit the Philippines has risen to over 100, with many more missing.
  3. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, which killed over 50 people.
  4. Europe: The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan to help its member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. Americas: The US has imposed sanctions on several senior officials in Venezuela, in an effort to pressure the government to hold free elections.

Business

  1. Economy: The UK's economy has contracted by 2.2% in the third quarter of 2020, according to official figures.
  2. Markets: The value of the pound has fallen against the dollar and euro, amid concerns about the impact of Brexit on the UK economy.
  3. Technology: The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the dominance of tech giants such as Google and Facebook.
  4. Energy: The UK has announced plans to increase its offshore wind capacity to help meet its climate change targets.
  5. Finance: The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1% to help stimulate the economy.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from the BBC News website. You can find more news and analysis on a wide range of topics by visiting the BBC News website.