Bbc world news headlines

Here are the latest BBC World News headlines:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian attack in the eastern region of Donetsk, as the conflict escalates.
  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 countries.
  3. US-China relations: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, amid growing tensions between the two nations.

Asia-Pacific

  1. India's COVID-19 crisis: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.
  2. North Korea-US relations: North Korea has accused the US of "hostile policy" towards the country, amid stalled talks over its nuclear programme.
  3. Indonesia's forest fires: Indonesia has declared a state of emergency as forest fires rage across the country, causing widespread air pollution.

Europe

  1. UK-EU trade talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the deadline for trade talks, as negotiations continue to stall over issues such as fishing rights.
  2. France's COVID-19 lockdown: France has imposed a nationwide lockdown to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases, with non-essential travel banned.
  3. Germany's election: Germany is set to hold a general election, with the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) leading in the polls.

Africa

  1. South Africa's COVID-19 crisis: South Africa has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's healthcare system under strain.
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: The Ethiopian government has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of launching an attack on government forces, amid a humanitarian crisis in the region.
  3. Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Nigeria has reported a surge in kidnappings, with many cases going unsolved.

Americas

  1. US presidential election: The US presidential election is just over a week away, with polls showing a tight race between incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.
  2. Brazil's COVID-19 crisis: Brazil has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.
  3. Mexico's cartel violence: Mexico has reported a surge in cartel-related violence, with many cities experiencing high levels of crime.

Middle East

  1. Israel-Palestine conflict: Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory, amid escalating tensions.
  2. Iran-US relations: The US has imposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, amid growing tensions between the two nations.
  3. Syria's humanitarian crisis: The Syrian government has accused the US of supporting terrorist groups in the country, amid a humanitarian crisis in the region.

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