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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: BBC News)
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, but it still needs to be ratified by both sides. (Source: The Guardian)
Top Stories
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. (Source: The New York Times)
- US Election: The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting the January 6th Capitol riot, in a largely party-line vote. (Source: CNN)
- Australia Fires: A massive bushfire has been burning in eastern Australia for weeks, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and destroying hundreds of homes. (Source: ABC News)
Business News
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 35,000 for the first time, as investors remain optimistic about the US economy. (Source: CNBC)
- Tesla: Tesla has announced a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which is expected to go into production later this year. (Source: The Verge)
- Amazon: Amazon has announced a new delivery service, called Amazon Flex, which will allow customers to receive same-day delivery of groceries and other essentials. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports News
- NFL: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LV, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-9. (Source: ESPN)
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed a new contract with LeBron James, keeping him with the team until 2025. (Source: The Athletic)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: The Guardian)
Entertainment News
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore", which will be released later this month. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- Movies: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Variety)
- TV: The popular TV show "The Office" is returning to Netflix later this year, with a new season featuring original cast members. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!