Current and breaking news

Here are some current and breaking news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government default, with a vote of 63-37. (Source: CNN)
• The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the country's cost of living crisis, including a freeze on energy bills and a reduction in VAT. (Source: BBC)
• The French government has announced plans to introduce a new law to combat climate change, including a ban on single-use plastics and a carbon tax. (Source: Le Monde)

Business

• The US stock market has seen a significant decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
• The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into Amazon's business practices, citing concerns over the company's dominance in the e-commerce market. (Source: Reuters)
• The Chinese tech giant Huawei has announced plans to launch a new smartphone operating system, following the US ban on the company's use of Google's Android operating system. (Source: The Verge)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of monkeypox, a rare viral disease that has spread to over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of the respiratory virus RSV, which is particularly dangerous for young children and older adults. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. (Source: Science Magazine)

Entertainment

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards, with "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" leading the pack with 12 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
• The popular video game "Fortnite" has been banned in China, following a government crackdown on online gaming. (Source: The Verge)
• The singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Midnights", which will be released in October. (Source: Rolling Stone)

Sports

• The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the new dates set for August 30 to September 12. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced a new policy on player conduct, which includes stricter penalties for players who engage in violent or abusive behavior. (Source: NFL.com)
• The boxer Canelo Alvarez has announced his retirement from professional boxing, citing a desire to focus on his personal life and business ventures. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the current and breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and developments on these and other stories!