Latest short news
Here are some of the latest short news updates from around the world:
Politics
- US President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to combat climate change, which includes a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: BBC)
- The UK has announced a new visa scheme to attract skilled workers from around the world, in an effort to boost the country's economy. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus after the country's government was accused of human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Business
- The world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, has been destroyed in a Russian airstrike in Ukraine. (Source: CNN)
- The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in four years, in an effort to combat inflation. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Chinese tech giant Alibaba has announced a major restructuring of its business, including the sale of several subsidiaries. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be over, citing a significant decline in cases and hospitalizations. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic can be used to treat COVID-19, offering a potential new treatment option. (Source: Science Magazine)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced a new vaccine against the flu, which is expected to be more effective than previous vaccines. (Source: CDC)
Sports
- The US Open tennis tournament has been won by Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Casper Ruud in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- The NFL has announced a new policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem, following a controversy over kneeling during the anthem. (Source: NFL)
- The English Premier League has been won by Manchester City, who defeated Liverpool in the final match of the season. (Source: BBC)
Entertainment
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been released in theaters around the world. (Source: Variety)
- The popular TV show "Stranger Things" has been renewed for a fifth season. (Source: Netflix)
- The music festival Coachella has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Rolling Stone)
These are just a few of the latest news updates from around the world. I hope you find them interesting!