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Here are some of the latest world news stories:

Politics

• US President Joe Biden has announced a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the country's alleged involvement in the SolarWinds cyberattack. (BBC News)
• 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. (The Guardian)
• The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan, which will provide €1.8 trillion in funding to support the bloc's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. (The New York Times)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, citing a decline in cases and hospitalizations. (Al Jazeera)
• A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is effective against the Delta variant of the virus. (The Washington Post)
• The WHO has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles, which has seen a resurgence in cases in recent years. (Reuters)

Business

• The global economy has grown by 5.7% in 2021, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), driven by a strong recovery in the US and China. (The Financial Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates low until at least 2023, citing concerns about the economic impact of the pandemic. (The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Central Bank has launched a new stimulus package, which will inject €1.35 trillion into the eurozone economy. (Bloomberg)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (The Guardian)
• A new study has found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, which could have devastating consequences for the global climate. (The New York Times)
• The European Union has agreed to a new climate law, which will require member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (The Financial Times)

Other News

• A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia, killing at least 25 people and injuring hundreds more. (Al Jazeera)
• The Taliban has announced the formation of a new government in Afghanistan, with Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada as the new leader. (The New York Times)
• The International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, with the Paralympic Games to be held in the French capital as well. (The Guardian)