News 10
Here are the top 10 news stories from around the world:
1. COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The pandemic has also infected over 300 million people worldwide.
2. Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of launching a massive cyberattack on its government and military institutions. Russia has denied the allegations.
3. US-China Trade Talks: The United States and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on each other's goods and increase Chinese purchases of US agricultural products.
4. UK-EU Trade Talks: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a tentative agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade and cooperation on issues like security and climate change.
5. Iran Nuclear Program: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a level that is higher than the 3.67% allowed under the 2015 nuclear deal.
6. North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles in recent days, prompting the United States to condemn the actions as a "threat to regional and international peace and security."
7. India-China Border Dispute: Tensions between India and China have escalated along their disputed border, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.
8. South Africa Protests: Protests have erupted in South Africa over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic inequality, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
9. Australia Bushfires: The Australian government has announced a new plan to combat the country's devastating bushfire crisis, which has burned millions of acres of land and killed hundreds of people.
10. NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars, marking the beginning of a new era of exploration on the Red Planet.
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world. Stay informed and stay safe!