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Here are some of 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). The number of cases has also reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in Ukraine remains tense as Russia continues to build up its military presence along the border. The US and EU have imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions.
- US Politics: The US Senate has voted to advance a bill to reform the Electoral Count Act, which would make it harder for a president to overturn the results of a presidential election.
Top Stories
- NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could potentially support life.
- Climate Change: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a new report warning that the world has just over a decade to take action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Economic News: The US economy has added 467,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and showing a strong recovery from the pandemic.
International News
- India: India has reported a record number of COVID-19 cases in a single day, with over 250,000 new cases reported.
- China: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Tianwen-1, which is designed to explore the Martian surface.
- Middle East: The situation in the Middle East remains tense as Iran and the US engage in a war of words over the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
Sports News
- Super Bowl: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LVII, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.
- NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension.
- Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak among players and staff.
Entertainment News
- Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards have been postponed to April 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Music: The Grammy Awards have been postponed to March 14 due to the pandemic.
- Movies: The new Marvel movie, "Black Widow," has been delayed until May 2022 due to the pandemic.
These are just some of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!