Major news headlines today
Here are some of the major news headlines from around the world today:
Politics
- US President Joe Biden announces new sanctions on Russia over election interference and cyber attacks (AP)
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic (BBC)
- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wins re-election, but with a reduced majority (ABC News)
Business
- Global stock markets plunge as concerns over inflation and interest rates rise (Reuters)
- Tesla's stock price falls after Elon Musk's tweet about taking the company private (CNBC)
- Amazon announces plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the US (The Verge)
Health
- COVID-19 cases surge in several countries, including the US, UK, and Australia (WHO)
- New study finds that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing hospitalization and death (The Lancet)
- WHO announces new guidelines for treating COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms (WHO)
World News
- Israeli military launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip in response to rocket attacks (Al Jazeera)
- North Korea conducts new missile test, despite international pressure to halt nuclear program (NK News)
- Protests erupt in several cities across the US and Europe over police brutality and racial injustice (NBC News)
Sports
- NBA playoffs: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Miami Heat to advance to Eastern Conference Finals (ESPN)
- NFL draft: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence selected first overall by Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL.com)
- French Open: Novak Djokovic wins men's singles title, while Barbora Krejcikova wins women's singles title (Tennis.com)
Technology
- Facebook announces new features to combat misinformation and disinformation on its platform (The Verge)
- Google announces new AI-powered features for its search engine (Google Blog)
- Apple announces new iPhone 13 models with improved cameras and processors (Apple News)
These are just a few of the major news headlines from around the world today. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments!