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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 to address their differences on issues such as trade, security, and human rights.
  4. India's COVID-19 crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with the country's healthcare system under severe strain.
  5. North Korea-US relations: North Korea has accused the United States of "hostile policy" and threatened to take "corresponding measures" in response to US sanctions.

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 African Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).
  3. Asia-Pacific: The Australian government has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Pacific region, in response to concerns about China's growing influence.
  4. Europe: The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's disputed presidential election.
  5. Latin America: The Brazilian government has announced plans to deploy troops to the Amazon rainforest to combat deforestation and protect indigenous communities.

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.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in response to concerns about the impact of the pandemic on the global economy.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have risen sharply in response to concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
  4. Cryptocurrencies: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen sharply in response to concerns about their volatility.
  5. Trade: The United States and China have agreed to hold high-level talks to address their differences on trade issues.

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 forced to cancel its tour of Sri Lanka due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Rugby: The Rugby World Cup has been postponed until 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather

  1. Tropical storms: A powerful tropical storm is expected to make landfall in the southern United States, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
  2. Heatwave: A severe heatwave is expected to hit parts of Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs.
  3. Flooding: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in parts of Asia, with thousands of people displaced.
  4. Drought: A severe drought is expected to hit parts of Africa, with crops and livestock at risk.
  5. Wildfires: Wildfires are raging in parts of the United States, with thousands of acres of land burned.