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  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 Conflict: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting heavy casualties. The conflict has been ongoing since 2014.
  3. US-China Trade Tensions: 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 step towards resolving the long-standing trade dispute.
  4. UK-EU Brexit Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The agreement still needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament.
  5. India's COVID-19 Crisis: India is facing a severe COVID-19 crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed and oxygen supplies running low. The country has reported over 300,000 new cases in the past 24 hours.

Business

  1. Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 10% in the past month.
  2. Economic Growth: The global economy is expected to contract by 3.3% in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF has also warned of a prolonged recovery.
  3. Tech Industry: The tech industry is facing a major crisis, with many companies facing financial difficulties and layoffs. The industry is also grappling with the impact of the pandemic on supply chains and demand.

Sports

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs are underway, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers advancing to the conference championships.
  2. NBA Playoffs: The NBA playoffs are also underway, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat advancing to the conference finals.
  3. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entertainment

  1. Movie News: The latest James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic.
  2. Music: The music industry is facing a major crisis, with many concerts and festivals cancelled due to the pandemic.
  3. TV: The TV industry is also facing challenges, with many shows and productions delayed or cancelled due to the pandemic.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world.