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Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
  2. US-China Trade Talks Resume: The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Beijing, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid a new round of tariffs.
  3. UK-EU Trade Talks Hit Snag: The UK and EU have hit a snag in their trade talks, with the UK refusing to accept EU demands for a "level playing field" on issues such as state aid and environmental standards.
  4. Iran Nuclear Deal: US and EU Seek to Revive Agreement: The United States and European Union are seeking to revive the Iran nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
  5. Hong Kong Protests: Thousands March Against National Security Law: Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Hong Kong to protest against a new national security law imposed by China, which critics say threatens the city's autonomy.

Business

  1. Stock Market: Dow Jones Hits Record High: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
  2. Tesla Stock Soars: Tesla's stock has soared after the company reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Amazon Acquires Zoox: Amazon has acquired self-driving car startup Zoox, in a deal reportedly worth over $1 billion.
  4. Facebook to Launch Digital Currency: Facebook is set to launch a digital currency, called Libra, which will allow users to make transactions online and offline.
  5. Google to Invest in Indian Startups: Google has announced plans to invest in Indian startups, as part of its efforts to support the country's growing tech industry.

Sports

  1. Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins 18th Grand Slam Title: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
  2. Football: Manchester City Wins Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, after a thrilling finale to the season.
  3. Cricket: India Wins Test Series Against Australia: India has won the Test series against Australia, with a thrilling victory in the final match.
  4. NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Win Championship: The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat in the final series.
  5. Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton Wins Belgian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton has won the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Formula 1 championship.

Entertainment

  1. Movie News: Marvel's Black Widow Delayed Again: Marvel's Black Widow movie has been delayed again, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Music News: Taylor Swift Wins Big at VMAs: Taylor Swift has won big at the MTV Video Music Awards, taking home several awards including Video of the Year.
  3. TV News: Netflix to Launch New Series Based on The Witcher: Netflix is set to launch a new series based on the popular video game and book series, The Witcher.
  4. Celebrity News: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Split: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have announced that they are splitting up, after four years together.
  5. Gaming News: PlayStation 5 to Launch in November: Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 will launch in November, with a range of new features and games.

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