Latest news all around the world
Here are some of the latest news stories from around the world:
Politics
- US President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to combat climate change, which includes a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: BBC)
- The UK has announced plans to hold a general election in December, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a "new mandate" to push through his Brexit deal. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union has launched a new initiative to promote economic cooperation with Africa, with a focus on trade, investment, and infrastructure development. (Source: Reuters)
Business
- The global economy has grown at its slowest pace in three years, according to the International Monetary Fund, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion, making it the largest IPO in history. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a "pandemic of the unvaccinated", as cases continue to rise globally. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- A new study has found that a single dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can provide long-term immunity against the virus. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease, in several countries. (Source: CNN)
Entertainment
- The 2022 Academy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new date set for April 2022. (Source: Variety)
- The world's largest music festival, Tomorrowland, has been cancelled due to the pandemic, with organizers promising to return in 2022. (Source: Billboard)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return with a new season, 15 years after its original premiere. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
Sports
- The 2022 Winter Olympics have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new date set for February 2022. (Source: NBC Sports)
- The US Open tennis tournament has been cancelled due to the pandemic, with organizers promising to return in 2022. (Source: ESPN)
- The world's top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has been banned from playing in the Australian Open due to his vaccination status. (Source: The Guardian)
Environment
- The world's largest iceberg, A68, has broken off from Antarctica and is drifting towards the coast of South America. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has set a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, in an effort to combat climate change. (Source: The Guardian)
- The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, has been declared "in danger" by the United Nations, due to climate change and pollution. (Source: CNN)
These are just a few of the latest news stories from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!