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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world, updated in real-time:

Breaking News

  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: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to build up its military presence along the border. The US and EU have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions.
  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 countries.

Top Stories

  1. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on Mars, which could have supported life in the past.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 News

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points, or 3.5%, as investors worry about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.
  2. Tesla's Earnings: Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the first quarter, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
  3. Amazon's Expansion: Amazon has announced plans to expand its operations in India, with a new fulfillment center in the city of Mumbai.

Sports News

  1. NFL Draft: The NFL draft has taken place, with the Jacksonville Jaguars selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first overall pick.
  2. Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the French Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
  3. Golf: The US Open has taken place, with Jon Rahm winning the tournament by one stroke.

These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!