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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:
Breaking News
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to amass troops near the border. The US and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions.
- COVID-19: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has also warned of a potential new wave of infections due to the spread of new variants.
- US Politics: The US Senate has voted to advance a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, which would make it harder for a president to overturn the results of a presidential election.
Top Stories
- Climate Change: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report warning that the world has just over a decade to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Economy: The US economy has added 467,000 jobs in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate has fallen to 4.0%.
- Technology: A new study has found that a significant number of AI systems are biased against women and minorities, highlighting the need for greater diversity in the development of AI technology.
International News
- Middle East: The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with tensions between Iran and the US continuing to escalate. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Asia-Pacific: The US and China have agreed to a temporary truce in their trade war, with the US delaying the imposition of new tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Europe: The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, known as Brexit.
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points in the past week, amid concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
- Earnings: Several major companies have reported their quarterly earnings, with many beating expectations. The tech sector has been particularly strong, with companies such as Apple and Amazon reporting significant profits.
- Cryptocurrency: The price of Bitcoin has fallen by over 10% in the past week, amid concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
Sports News
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a new contract, keeping him with the team for the next two seasons.
- Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no matches scheduled until further notice.