Bbc world news update today

Here's a summary of the latest BBC World News updates:

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. The US has announced new sanctions against Russia, including targeting its largest bank, Sberbank.
  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 parts of the world. The WHO has also announced that it will be sending a team of experts to China to investigate the origins of the virus.
  3. US-China Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, a region in western China where the government has been accused of detaining and mistreating Uyghur Muslims and other minority groups.

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 around the world have fallen sharply in response to the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and the ongoing pandemic.

Politics

  1. UK Politics: The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that he will be standing down as leader of the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister, following a series of scandals and controversies.
  2. US Politics: The US Senate has voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black woman to serve on the US Supreme Court.

Sports

  1. Football: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title for the fourth time in five years, after a dramatic finale to the season.
  2. Cricket: India has won the third Test match against England, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Weather

  1. Tornado Outbreak: A severe tornado outbreak has hit the southern United States, with multiple tornadoes reported in several states.
  2. Heatwave: A heatwave is affecting parts of Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs in some areas.

These are just some of the latest news updates from the BBC. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments by visiting the BBC News website or following the BBC News Twitter account.