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Here are some of the top news stories from around the world as of today:
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 cases has also 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 already claimed over 14,000 lives since 2014.
- US-China Tensions: The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. China has vowed to retaliate against the sanctions.
International News
- India's COVID-19 Crisis: India has reported a record 414,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, with hospitals in several states struggling to cope with the surge in infections.
- North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions: North Korea has conducted a series of missile tests in recent days, sparking concerns about its nuclear ambitions and the potential for conflict with neighboring countries.
- G7 Summit: World leaders are gathering in the UK for the G7 summit, where they will discuss issues such as climate change, trade, and global economic recovery.
Business News
- Stock Market: Global stock markets have fallen sharply in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 1,000 points in the past week.
- Economic Recovery: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a "delicate" recovery from the pandemic, with many countries still struggling to recover from the economic downturn.
- Tech Industry: Tech giants such as Facebook and Google are facing increased scrutiny over their business practices, with several countries launching investigations into their activities.
Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.
- Football: The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with several teams reporting cases of the virus among their players and staff.
- Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against England, with a convincing victory in the final match.
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world today.