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Here are the latest world news headlines from the BBC:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian attack in the eastern region of Donetsk, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.
  2. COVID-19 pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over, despite a decline in cases in many parts of the world.
  3. US-China relations: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, in a move that is likely to further strain relations between the two countries.
  4. North Korea: North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to raise tensions on the Korean peninsula.
  5. India-Pakistan relations: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir killed at least 40 police officers.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes in Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory.
  2. Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to an Ebola outbreak that killed over 2,000 people.
  3. Asia: Japan has announced plans to increase its military spending in response to growing tensions with North Korea and China.
  4. Europe: The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on opposition protesters.
  5. Latin America: Brazil has seen its worst day of violence in over 20 years, with at least 55 people killed in clashes between police and protesters.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery, with many countries still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in response to concerns over the global economy and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have risen sharply in response to the conflict in Ukraine and concerns over global supply.
  4. Cryptocurrencies: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen sharply in recent days, amid concerns over their volatility and lack of regulation.
  5. Trade: The US and China have agreed to a trade deal that will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services.

Science and Technology

  1. Space exploration: NASA has announced plans to send a new spacecraft to Mars in 2022, in a bid to search for signs of life on the planet.
  2. Climate change: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the world is running out of time to take action on climate change, with the past decade being the warmest on record.
  3. Artificial intelligence: A new study has warned that artificial intelligence could pose a significant threat to human society, if it is not developed and used responsibly.
  4. Health: A new vaccine against the Ebola virus has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), in a bid to combat the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  5. Technology: A new study has found that the use of social media can have a negative impact on mental health, particularly among young people.

These are just some of the latest world news headlines from the BBC. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.