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Here are some of the top breaking news stories from around the world:
Politics
- The US Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has announced plans to introduce a new law that would allow the government to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement. (Source: BBC)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a "global health emergency" as cases surge worldwide. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that a single dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can provide long-term immunity against the virus. (Source: The New York Times)
Business
- The US Federal Reserve has announced a surprise interest rate cut in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service that will allow customers to receive packages in just 30 minutes. (Source: CNBC)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced the nominees for the 93rd annual Oscars, with "The Father" and "Mank" leading the pack with 10 nominations each. (Source: Variety)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return with a new season on Peacock, with original cast members including Steve Carell and John Krasinski. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be played on February 7th, with the Kansas City Chiefs set to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Source: ESPN)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Athletic)
World News
- A powerful earthquake has struck Indonesia, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The European Union has announced plans to impose sanctions on Belarus after the country's government cracked down on opposition protesters. (Source: Reuters)
These are just a few of the top breaking news stories from around the world. Stay tuned for updates and more information as it becomes available!