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Here are the latest world news headlines from MSN.com:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine says Russia has launched a new wave of attacks: Ukraine's military says Russia has launched a new wave of attacks on multiple fronts, including the eastern city of Donetsk.
  2. Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince amid human rights concerns: US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid growing concerns over human rights abuses in the kingdom.
  3. North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, according to South Korean and Japanese officials, in a move that is likely to raise tensions in the region.
  4. UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland trade: The UK and EU have reached a deal on trade rules for Northern Ireland, which is expected to help ease tensions over the region's border with Ireland.
  5. India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India has reported a record high number of new COVID-19 cases, with the country's health system under increasing pressure.

Regional News

  1. Middle East: Iran has launched a new satellite into space, state media reported, amid growing tensions with the US over its nuclear program.
  2. Africa: The African Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced.
  3. Asia-Pacific: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Shenzhou-13, which is carrying three astronauts to the country's space station.
  4. Europe: The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on opposition protesters and human rights abuses.
  5. Latin America: Brazil has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with the country's health system under increasing pressure.

Business and Economy

  1. Global economy: The global economy is expected to grow at a slower pace this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions.
  2. Stock markets: Global stock markets have fallen sharply amid growing concerns over the impact of the pandemic on the global economy.
  3. Oil prices: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in months amid growing concerns over the impact of the pandemic on global demand.
  4. Cryptocurrencies: The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has fallen sharply amid growing concerns over their volatility and lack of regulation.
  5. Economic indicators: The US economy has reported a surprise contraction in the first quarter, with GDP falling by 1.4% due to the pandemic.

Sports

  1. Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic, with all matches postponed until further notice.
  2. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September due to the pandemic, with the tournament now set to take place from September 20 to October 3.
  3. Basketball: The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the pandemic, with all games postponed until further notice.
  4. Football: The NFL has announced that it will play its 2021 season without fans in attendance, amid growing concerns over the pandemic.
  5. Golf: The Masters golf tournament has been postponed until November due to the pandemic, with the tournament now set to take place from November 12 to 15.