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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:

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 Capitol Riot Investigation: The US House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the investigation into the January 6th riot at the US Capitol.
  3. North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that has been condemned by the United States and other countries.
  4. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade between the two sides.
  5. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago.

Regional News

  1. India: Farmers Protest Against New Farm Laws: Thousands of farmers in India have been protesting against new farm laws, which they say will benefit large corporations and harm small farmers.
  2. China: Xi Jinping Reappointed as President: Chinese President Xi Jinping has been reappointed as president, cementing his position as the most powerful leader in China since Mao Zedong.
  3. Russia: Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Sentenced to Prison: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to prison for violating the terms of his probation.
  4. Middle East: Iran and Israel Engage in Airstrikes: Iran and Israel have engaged in a series of airstrikes, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.
  5. Africa: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive for COVID-19: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19, just days after returning from a trip to the United States.

Business and Economy

  1. Stock Market: Dow Jones Hits Record High: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong economic growth and low unemployment.
  2. Economy: US GDP Growth Slows Down: The US economy has slowed down, with GDP growth falling to 2.1% in the second quarter.
  3. Tech: Apple Announces New iPhone 13: Apple has announced its new iPhone 13, which features a faster processor and improved camera.
  4. Finance: Bitcoin Surpasses $50,000: The price of Bitcoin has surpassed $50,000, driven by growing demand and limited supply.
  5. Energy: Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns: Oil prices have risen amid concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand.

Sports

  1. NFL: Tom Brady Leads Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl Win: Tom Brady has led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win, his seventh NFL championship.
  2. NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Win NBA Championship: The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA championship, their 17th title in franchise history.
  3. Soccer: Manchester City Wins Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, their fourth in five years.
  4. Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, his 18th Grand Slam title.
  5. Golf: Jon Rahm Wins PGA Championship: Jon Rahm has won the PGA Championship, his first major title.

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