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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 Department of Justice has charged over 300 individuals in connection with the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, with many more expected to be charged in the coming weeks.
  3. UK-EU Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1st, 2022. The deal aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade between the two nations.
  4. North Korea Missile Test: North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test, which has been condemned by the international community. The test is seen as a major provocation by the US and its allies.
  5. Australian Bushfires: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in multiple states. The fires have already destroyed hundreds of homes and killed several people.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: Iran-US Tensions Escalate: Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated after a US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. Iran has vowed to retaliate against the US.
  2. Asia: China-Vietnam Border Tensions: Tensions have risen along the China-Vietnam border after a series of clashes between the two nations. The clashes have left several people dead and injured.
  3. Africa: South Africa Unrest: Protests have erupted in South Africa over economic inequality and government corruption. The protests have resulted in several deaths and injuries.
  4. Europe: France-Germany Border Tensions: Tensions have risen along the France-Germany border after a series of clashes between French and German police. The clashes have been sparked by a dispute over border controls.
  5. South America: Brazil Protests: Protests have erupted in Brazil over government corruption and economic inequality. The protests have resulted in several deaths and injuries.

Business News

  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: The US economy has slowed down, with GDP growth falling to 2.1% in the third quarter. The slowdown has been attributed to a decline in consumer spending.
  3. Tech: Apple Launches New iPhone: Apple has launched its latest iPhone, which features improved cameras and a faster processor. The new iPhone has been praised for its performance and design.
  4. Finance: Bitcoin Hits Record High: Bitcoin has hit a record high, driven by increased demand and a decline in the value of traditional currencies.
  5. Energy: Oil Prices Rise: Oil prices have risen due to a decline in global oil supplies and increased demand. The rise in oil prices has been attributed to a decline in production in the Middle East.

Sports News

  1. NFL: Kansas City Chiefs Win AFC Championship: The Kansas City Chiefs have won the AFC Championship, defeating the Tennessee Titans 35-24.
  2. NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Win 10th Straight Game: The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 10th straight game, defeating the Denver Nuggets 124-107.
  3. Soccer: Manchester City Wins Premier League Title: Manchester City has won the Premier League title, defeating Liverpool 2-1.
  4. Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.
  5. Golf: Rory McIlroy Wins PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy has won the PGA Championship, defeating Jon Rahm 2-1 in a playoff.

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