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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world, updated daily:
Breaking News
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine as Russia-backed separatists clash with Ukrainian government forces. (Source: BBC News)
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, with cases continuing to rise in many parts of the world. (Source: World Health Organization)
- US Politics: The US Senate has passed a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, aimed at preventing future presidential election disputes. (Source: The New York Times)
International News
- India-Pakistan Tensions: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a suicide bombing in Kashmir killed 40 Indian paramilitary police. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- China-US Trade: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, with China pledging to increase purchases of US goods and services. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Middle East Peace Process: The US has announced a new peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has been met with widespread criticism from Palestinian leaders. (Source: The Guardian)
Business News
- Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty. (Source: CNBC)
- Tech Industry: The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's business practices. (Source: The Verge)
- Economy: The US economy has added 225,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and signaling a strong start to the year. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports News
- NFL Playoffs: The Kansas City Chiefs have defeated the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game, advancing to the Super Bowl. (Source: ESPN)
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
- Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC Sport)
Entertainment News
- Music: Pop star Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore," which will be released on July 23. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die," has been delayed until November due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- TV: The popular TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season on NBC. (Source: Variety)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!