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Here are the latest news updates:
Top Stories
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on China's top chipmaker, SMIC, over national security concerns. China has vowed to take "necessary measures" in response.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides.
- Iran Nuclear Program: Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a significant increase from its previous level, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
- Wildfires in Australia: A severe heatwave has sparked massive wildfires in eastern Australia, with thousands of people forced to evacuate.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic recovery.
- Tesla: Tesla's stock price has surged to a record high after the company reported a surprise profit in the third quarter.
- Amazon: 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.
Sports
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, winning their second championship in three years.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed a new contract with LeBron James, keeping him with the team until 2023.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Entertainment
- Music: The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for the 63rd annual ceremony, with Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa leading the pack.
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- TV: The popular TV show "The Crown" has been renewed for a sixth season, with Imelda Staunton set to play Queen Elizabeth II.
These are just a few of the latest news updates. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information on any of these stories or if you have a specific topic you'd like to know more about!