Breaking news updates today

Here are some breaking news updates from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on the charge of inciting insurrection during the January 6th Capitol riot. (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)
• The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's crackdown on opposition protesters. (Source: Reuters)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a "global health emergency" as cases surge worldwide. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in the country, with over 100,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death from the virus. (Source: The Lancet)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points in early trading, amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the impact on the global economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The UK's FTSE 100 index has also fallen, with shares in airlines and travel companies hit particularly hard. (Source: BBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has announced a new round of stimulus measures to support the economy, including a cut in interest rates. (Source: Federal Reserve)

World News

• A powerful earthquake has struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from Palestinian militants. (Source: AP)
• The United Nations has condemned the killing of a prominent human rights activist in Saudi Arabia, calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. (Source: UN News)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played on February 7th, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: NFL)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the spread of COVID-19, with several teams reporting positive cases among their players. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been postponed until November, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Tennis Australia)

These are just a few of the breaking news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for further updates and developments as they happen!