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Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
  2. US Capitol Riot Investigation: The US House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the January 6th riot at the US Capitol, with lawmakers calling for the resignation of President Donald Trump.
  3. UK-EU Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union at the end of the transition period.
  4. Iran Nuclear Deal: The US has announced that it will rejoin the Iran nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the Trump administration in 2018.
  5. Wildfires in Australia: Wildfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in New South Wales and Victoria.

International News

  1. China-US Tensions: The US has imposed sanctions on China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, with China retaliating by imposing sanctions on US officials.
  2. India-Pakistan Tensions: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated over the disputed region of Kashmir, with both countries exchanging gunfire and accusing each other of human rights abuses.
  3. North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has launched a series of ballistic missiles in recent days, with the US and South Korea conducting joint military exercises in response.
  4. Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, with Russia accusing Ukraine of violating a ceasefire agreement.
  5. Middle East Peace Process: The US has announced a new peace plan for the Middle East, which has been rejected by the Palestinian Authority and welcomed by Israel.

Business and Economy

  1. Global Economy: The global economy is expected to contract by 3.3% in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  2. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points in recent days, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and the US presidential election.
  3. Oil Prices: Oil prices have fallen by over 10% in recent days, amid concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global demand.
  4. Tech Industry: The tech industry is facing a number of challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased competition from emerging markets.
  5. Cryptocurrency: The value of Bitcoin has fallen by over 10% in recent days, amid concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global markets.

Sports

  1. NFL: The NFL has announced that it will play a full 16-game schedule in the 2020-21 season, despite concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. NBA: The NBA has announced that it will resume its season in late July, with teams playing in a "bubble" environment to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  3. Tennis: The French Open has been postponed until September, amid concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Golf: The PGA Tour has announced that it will resume its season in June, with players competing in a series of tournaments in the United States and Europe.
  5. Soccer: The English Premier League has announced that it will resume its season in June, with teams competing in a series of matches in empty stadiums.