Bbc world news

Here are the latest news stories from BBC World News:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: The Ukrainian military 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 United States and China have agreed to hold high-level talks in Alaska next month to discuss a range of issues, including trade and security.

Business

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and that there are still significant risks ahead.
  2. Stock markets: Stock markets in Asia have fallen sharply in response to the IMF's warning, with the Nikkei 225 index in Japan down 2.5%.
  3. Cryptocurrencies: The value of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in months, amid concerns about the stability of the cryptocurrency market.

Politics

  1. US politics: The US Senate has voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the new Supreme Court justice, despite opposition from Democrats.
  2. UK politics: The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new law to prevent the use of Huawei technology in the country's 5G network.
  3. Middle East: The Israeli government has announced plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, despite international opposition.

Entertainment

  1. Music: The music industry has been rocked by the death of rapper and singer, DMX, who was 50 years old.
  2. Film: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. TV: The popular TV show, "The Crown", has been renewed for a fifth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.

Sports

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

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