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Here are some of the latest news headlines from around the world:

Top Stories

  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 Crisis: Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated, with Ukraine accusing Russia of deploying troops to the border. The US and EU have condemned the move, while Russia has denied any aggression.
  3. US-China Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major step towards resolving the trade war between the two nations.

Business

  1. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Amazon.
  2. Economy: The US economy has added 225,000 jobs in January, beating expectations and marking the 113th consecutive month of job growth.
  3. Tech: Tesla has announced a new electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which will go into production later this year.

Politics

  1. Impeachment Trial: The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump has begun, with the Senate set to vote on whether to convict or acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
  2. UK Election: The UK has held a general election, with the Conservative Party winning a majority of seats in Parliament. Boris Johnson will remain Prime Minister.
  3. Iran Protests: Protests have erupted in Iran over the government's handling of the economy and the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports

  1. Super Bowl: The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LIV, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
  2. NBA: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the team until 2023.
  3. Soccer: The English Premier League has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all matches postponed until further notice.

Entertainment

  1. Oscars: The 93rd Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" winning four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
  2. Music: Taylor Swift has released a new album, "Folklore", which has debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
  3. TV: The final season of the popular TV show "Game of Thrones" has premiered, with fans eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the series.

These are just a few of the latest news headlines from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!