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Here are the latest news updates from around the world:
Breaking News
- COVID-19 Update: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of confirmed cases has reached over 300 million.
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Fighting has intensified in eastern Ukraine, with reports of heavy shelling and airstrikes in the Donetsk region. The conflict has killed over 14,000 people since 2014.
- US-China Trade Tensions: The US has imposed new tariffs on $550 billion worth of Chinese goods, in response to China's alleged theft of intellectual property and forced technology transfer. China has vowed to retaliate.
Top Stories
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Johnson has announced plans to introduce a new law to prevent the UK from being tied to EU rules after Brexit. The move has sparked concerns among businesses and politicians.
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus.
- NASA's Perseverance Rover: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on Mars, providing new insights into the planet's past habitability.
Business News
- Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 1,000 points, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and trade tensions.
- Economic Growth: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2022, citing the impact of the pandemic and trade tensions.
- Tech Giants: Apple has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a new manufacturing facility in the US, creating over 5,000 jobs.
Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.
- Football: Manchester City has won the English Premier League title, with Liverpool finishing second.
- Cricket: India has won the ICC World Test Championship, defeating New Zealand in the final.
Entertainment News
- Music: Taylor Swift has announced a new album, "Folklore", which will be released on July 23.
- Film: The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until October due to the pandemic.
- TV: The popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has been renewed for a seventh season.
These are just some of the latest news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the day!