Latest or breaking news

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

Politics

• The US Senate has passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government default, with a vote of 63-37. (Source: CNN)
• The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new plan to tackle the country's cost of living crisis, including a freeze on energy bills and a reduction in VAT. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on Belarusian officials over the country's human rights record and its role in the migrant crisis. (Source: Reuters)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 1,000 points in a single day, its biggest drop since October 2020, amid concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant and inflation. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla has announced a recall of over 363,000 vehicles in the US due to a software issue that could cause the vehicles to lose power. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The UK's economy has grown by 1.3% in the third quarter of 2021, according to official figures, despite the impact of the pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization has warned that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly around the world and could lead to a surge in hospitalizations. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported over 1 million new cases of COVID-19 in the past week, the highest number since January 2021. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant, with a 70% reduction in hospitalizations. (Source: The Lancet)

Sports

• The NFL has announced that the Los Angeles Rams will play the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on February 13. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne, with the tournament now set to start on February 21. (Source: The Guardian)
• The New York Yankees have signed free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole to a 5-year, $140 million contract. (Source: MLB)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 94th Oscars, with "Belfast" and "The Power of the Dog" leading the pack with 7 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
• The Grammy Awards have announced the nominees for the 64th ceremony, with Drake, Doja Cat, and Justin Bieber among the top nominees. (Source: Billboard)
• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been released in theaters worldwide, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as the iconic spy. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

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