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Here are the latest global news stories from BBC:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: Russia has launched a massive military operation in Ukraine, with reports of widespread destruction and civilian casualties. The UK, US, and EU have imposed sanctions on Russia in response.
  2. COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite declining cases in many countries. The WHO has also reported a surge in cases in some regions, including Africa.
  3. Climate change: The UN has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with devastating consequences if action is not taken. The UN has called for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: Tensions have escalated between Israel and the Palestinian territories, with reports of clashes and airstrikes. The US has called for calm and a return to negotiations.
  2. Asia: North Korea has launched a series of ballistic missiles, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings. The US has condemned the launches as a threat to regional stability.
  3. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a surge in cases of Ebola, with the WHO warning of a high risk of transmission. The outbreak has sparked concerns about the spread of the disease across the region.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, with risks of a slowdown or even recession.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in response to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and concerns about the global economy.
  3. Cryptocurrencies: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen sharply, amid concerns about the stability of the digital currency market.

Sports

  1. Football: The Champions League final has been postponed due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, with the UEFA president calling for a boycott of Russian teams.
  2. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now scheduled to take place in September.
  3. Cricket: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the tournament now scheduled to resume in September.

Entertainment

  1. Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ceremony now scheduled to take place in September.
  2. Film: The Academy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ceremony now scheduled to take place in September.
  3. TV: The BBC has announced a new series of its popular drama "Bodyguard", with the show set to return in September.

These are just a few of the latest global news stories from BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC website.