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Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:
Top Stories
- COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
- US-China Trade Talks Resume: The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Beijing, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid a new round of tariffs.
- UK-EU Trade Talks Hit Snag: The UK and EU have hit a snag in their trade talks, with the UK refusing to accept EU demands for a "level playing field" on issues such as state aid and environmental standards.
Business
- Amazon Acquires Zoox: Amazon has acquired self-driving car startup Zoox for $1.2 billion, in a move to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market.
- Tesla Stock Soars: Tesla's stock price has soared to a new high, driven by strong demand for its electric vehicles and a boost from the company's recent quarterly earnings report.
- Walmart to Acquire Cornershop: Walmart has agreed to acquire Chilean grocery delivery startup Cornershop for $225 million, in a move to expand its e-commerce capabilities.
Politics
- Biden Signs Executive Order on Climate Change: US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at addressing climate change, including a goal to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
- UK Parliament Passes Brexit Bill: The UK Parliament has passed a bill aimed at implementing the UK's withdrawal from the EU, despite opposition from some lawmakers.
- Iran's President Eases Restrictions on Protesters: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has announced that the government will ease restrictions on protesters, following widespread demonstrations against the government's handling of the economy.
Sports
- Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship: Tiger Woods has won the PGA Championship, his first major victory in over a decade, in a thrilling comeback story.
- NBA Playoffs: Lakers and Heat Advance: The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have advanced to the NBA Finals, with the Lakers defeating the Denver Nuggets and the Heat defeating the Boston Celtics.
- UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich Wins Title: Bayern Munich has won the UEFA Champions League title, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the final.
Entertainment
- New Star Wars Series Announced: Disney has announced a new Star Wars series, "Andor," which will follow the adventures of a rebel spy in the Star Wars universe.
- Netflix to Launch New Games Service: Netflix is launching a new games service, which will offer a range of games for subscribers to play.
- Taylor Swift Wins Album of the Year: Taylor Swift has won the Album of the Year award at the 2021 Grammy Awards, for her album "Folklore."
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