Breaking new today
Here are some of the top breaking news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle online hate speech, with fines of up to £10 million for social media companies that fail to remove harmful content. (Source: BBC)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve has announced a surprise interest rate cut, citing concerns over the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages in as little as 30 minutes. (Source: The Guardian)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a "global health emergency", citing the rapid spread of the virus and the need for urgent action. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat COVID-19, with promising results in clinical trials. (Source: The New York Times)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd Oscars, with "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and "Mank" leading the pack with 6 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return for a special reunion episode, featuring the original cast members. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played in front of a limited crowd of 22,000 fans, due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open has been postponed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Melbourne, with the tournament now set to take place in February. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates!