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- 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.
- Ukraine-Russia Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any plans to invade.
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards resolving the trade war between the two nations.
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with cases surging to over 20 million and hospitals struggling to cope with the demand for oxygen and beds.
Business
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Amazon.
- Economy: The US economy has added 225,000 jobs in March, beating expectations and showing signs of recovery from the pandemic.
- Tech: Facebook has announced a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will be launched later this year.
- Energy: Oil prices have surged to their highest level in over a year, driven by concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand.
Sports
- NBA Playoffs: The Milwaukee Bucks have advanced to the NBA Finals, defeating the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- MLB: The New York Yankees have signed a new contract with star player Aaron Judge, keeping him with the team until 2027.
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Italian Open, his 36th ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Golf: Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship, citing a back injury.
Entertainment
- Movies: The latest Marvel movie, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", has broken box office records, grossing over $150 million in its opening weekend.
- Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered, with fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the series.
- Celebrity News: Actor Tom Hanks has been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!