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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. The violence has left several people dead and many more injured.
  2. Europe: The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants.
  3. Asia: North Korea has launched a new ballistic missile, which has landed in the sea off its eastern coast. The move has been condemned by the US and South Korea.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Amazon.
  2. Economy: The US economy has added 225,000 jobs in January, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate has also fallen to 3.4%.
  3. Tech: Facebook has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency, called Libra, which will be backed by a basket of currencies and securities.

Sports News

  1. NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LIV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, worth $85 million.
  3. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final.

Entertainment News

  1. Movies: The new Star Wars film, "The Rise of Skywalker", has been released and has received mixed reviews from critics.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
  3. TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered on HBO.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!