Current news stories this week

Here are some of the current news stories from around the world:

Politics

• The US Senate has acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, with 57 senators voting to convict and 43 voting to acquit. (Source: CNN)
• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and end free movement from the EU. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan, worth €1.8 trillion, to help member states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, citing declining cases and hospitalizations. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. (Source: CDC)
• Researchers have announced a breakthrough in the development of a new COVID-19 vaccine, which has shown to be highly effective against the Delta variant. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The US Federal Reserve has announced a decision to keep interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about inflation and the ongoing pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The UK's economy has grown by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2021, according to official figures, marking a strong recovery from the pandemic. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported a 30% increase in profits in the second quarter of 2021, driven by rising oil prices. (Source: Bloomberg)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union has announced plans to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035, as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Guardian)
• Researchers have discovered a new species of giant squid in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, which is believed to be one of the largest invertebrates on the planet. (Source: National Geographic)

Sports

• The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to 2024 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) citing concerns about the safety of athletes and spectators. (Source: IOC)
• The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final. (Source: ESPN)
• The English Premier League has been won by Manchester City, who secured the title with a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. (Source: BBC Sport)

These are just a few of the current news stories from around the world.