News highlights this week

Here are some of the top news highlights from around the world this week:

Politics

• The US Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on the charge of inciting insurrection during the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: CNN)
• The UK and EU reached a post-Brexit trade deal, avoiding a no-deal scenario and paving the way for a new era of economic cooperation. (Source: BBC)
• The US and China held high-level talks on trade and security, with both sides expressing optimism about the prospects for a new era of cooperation. (Source: The New York Times)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by optimism about the US economy and corporate earnings. (Source: CNBC)
• Tesla's market value surpassed $1 trillion, making it the most valuable automaker in the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and signaled that it would maintain its accommodative monetary policy stance. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, citing declining cases and hospitalizations. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it would recommend booster shots for certain individuals, including healthcare workers and those with compromised immune systems. (Source: CDC)
• A new study published in The Lancet found that the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca was effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths. (Source: The Lancet)

Technology

• Apple announced a new iPhone 13 series, featuring improved cameras and faster processors. (Source: Apple)
• Google announced a new Pixel 6 smartphone, featuring a new design and improved camera capabilities. (Source: Google)
• The European Union fined Google €2.4 billion for breaching antitrust rules by abusing its dominance in the online advertising market. (Source: EU)

Environment

• The United Nations warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: UN)
• The US and China agreed to cooperate on climate change, with both sides pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy. (Source: The New York Times)
• A new study published in Nature found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon dioxide, threatening the global climate. (Source: Nature)

These are just a few of the top news highlights from around the world this week. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments!